Aug. 19th

Hello Families!

This week was full of learning!

Parent Action Items:

1. I am still missing some checks. If you have not turned in your supply list checks please do so as soon as possible. $5 made out to Scholastic and $5 made out to Landmark Academy for Leader In ME.
2. Chromebooks are coming home today for those who are new and/or did not have them checked out for the summer. Please review some expectations with your student about Chromebook responsibilities. Chromebooks need to be charged by the student overnight, then brought to school EVERY DAY. I would suggest that you find one consistent place to charge and to make it part of your student's routine. Come home hang up your backpack and plug in your computer or whatever works best for your family. Chromebooks come to school but chargers can stay at home.
3. Fall pictures are on the 25th. Please fill out this survey (some already have!) about picture day. This survey helps keeps things organized on my end Fall Picture Survey
4. If you are looking to volunteer to help there is a link for you to do some clerical work for the First grade teachers. Clerical work would include copies, laminating, cutting, sorting, etc. If you are interested click HERE
5. LABEL all items of your student. This includes LUNCHBOXES, sweaters, coats, water bottles, etc. If items are lost they can be returned to your student. 

Important Dates:

Aug 24th: Curriculum Night 5:00-5:30pm (k-2)

Aug 25th: Picture day/ Free Dress

Sept. 2 No School

Sept. 5 No School

Academics:

Moral Focus: We will be talking about Wisdom. Our first grade definition is knowing right and wrong. 

Phonics: We will be looking at words with short i in it. Words like sit, fit, nip, kit, and dip. Students will also learn the following high frequency words: what, to, do, this

Comprehension: We will studying the parts of books (cover, title page, author, illustrator, etc.) and making predictions. A prediction is a good guess as to what happens next. This helps readers track their understanding of the story.

Writing: We are continuing to work on our handwriting skills.

Math: Students will be exploring different ways to make 10. We will also be diving into the parts of an equation (equal sign, addends, sum, and addition sign). We will be reviewing this for several weeks.

Social Studies: We going to go over our Landmark creed. As a class we will discuss the meaning.

    "I am a Landmark student. I strive to achieve academic excellence. I exemplify high moral character. I will work diligently to prepare for the future. I know that my success in life is dependent on my own efforts."