Hi there! The next two weeks are very full and we have a lot of information to relay to you!
FIELD TRIP:
On February 13th the first grade will be attending the Ballet Arizona’s student matinee performance of “Midsummer Nights’ Dream.” A field trip permission slip was sent home in the red folders on Thursday, January 30th.. The cost of the field trip is $10.00. Permission slips and field trip money are due no later than Thursday, February 6th. We will be sending more details about the field trip next week.
HALF-DAY:
Friday, February 7th is a half day. Please plan on picking up your scholar at noon. No lunch will be served but please pack a healthy snack. No clubs on half days.
VALENTINE'S DAY:
This is just a reminder that Great Hearts does not celebrate Valentine's Day. Scholars will not be allowed to pass out Valentine's day cards in class. In the past, classroom coordinators have planned Valentine's day parties outside of school hours.
MATH:
The math unit, "Numbers to 40" is a very lengthy unit. We have weekly quizzes focusing on the particular skill that was taught during the week. Students completed an addition focus math quiz and the end of last week.
The next set of "Friendly Notes" information pages have also been placed in your child's red folder. Please keep it at home and use it as a reference when helping your child with homework.
A HUGE FAVOR:
Please please please make sure your child comes to school with a water bottle every day!!!!! Thanks bunches!
ACADEMICS:
Spalding - Students will learn 8 new words on Monday, 9 new words on Tuesday, and 8 new words on Wednesday. The review is on Thursday and the test is on Friday.
Math - Subtracting numbers within 40, words problems with numbers to 40, adding 3 numbers.
History - Early Explorers
- A study guide has been placed in your scholar's red homework folder. The unit test will be on Wednesday.
Science - Habitats
Grammar - 5 parts of a sentence, nouns, pronouns, and verbs
Poetry - "My Shadow" by Robert Lewis Stevenson
By now students should have the first three stanzas memorized. This week focus on the 4th stanza.
UPCOMING DATES:
Friday, February 7 - Half Day Dismissal at 12 PM
* Trivium Spirit Day*
No lunch served on half days.
Wednesday, February 12 - PSO Family Night at Cafe Rio Goodyear, 10:30 AM-10 PM
Monday, February 17 - No School: President's Day/R&R
Friday, February 28 - Kids Heart Challenge Family Event, 5-7 PM
Have a fun week!
