We’ve been busy in Grade 1!
In Social Studies, we are learning about rules, rights, and responsibilities. We’ve been discussing the difference between the three and exploring ways we can follow rules and show responsibility in our school community.
In Language Arts, we are continuing with our journal writing and learning how to decode words as we read. I will soon begin assessing students in reading, and our home reading program will start in the next few weeks — stay tuned for more information!
In Math, we have finished our unit on Friends of 10 and are now learning different addition strategies. We will also continue reviewing our teen numbers.
In Science, we are learning about living and non-living things and exploring how animals adapt to survive in their environments. As part of this unit, we are very excited to be hatching chicks in our classroom to observe this concept in action!
Finally, our field trip to the Apple Barn is coming up soon. Please send in your child’s permission slip if you haven’t already done so.
Here is a list of important dates in September and October:
September 26th – Orange Shirt Day
September 29th – PD No School
September 30th – Truth and Reconciliation No School
Oct 1 – Fall Colours Day (K-6)
Oct 13 – Thanksgiving Monday
Oct 21 – Photo retakes
Oct 24 – Provincial PD
Oct 29 – Pirate Dress Up
Oct 31 – Parent Teacher Interviews (9:00 – 4:00)
Dress up Days
November 19th Western Day
December 15th-19th Christmas Sweaters
Jan 7th Cozy Casual
Jan 28th Jersey Day
Feb 25th Pink Shirt Day
May 4th Star Wars Day
