Important Dates:
Apr 2 . NWEA Computer Testing (Math)
Apr 6 . International Festival & Book Fair 3:00-7:00 pm
Apr 12 Explorit Science Amazing Animals Field Lesson in 1st Grade Flex Room at 8:40 to 10:50
April 15-22 Spring Break (No School)
Apr 25 Sacramento Zoo Field Trip
May 27 Memorial Day (No School)
May 30 First Grade Musical Play in WCS Gym at 5:00 p.m. (Thursday)
June 5 Last Day of School Year, Field Day & Class Nacho Potluck Lunch Bar
Classroom News:
Hello First Grade Families,
We have been busy learning about the following animals: Penguins, Kangaroos, Pandas, Caribous, Elephants and Anacondas as we explore animal adaptations. We have started learning the first few songs for our musical play coming up in May. I will be assigning play roles right before spring break and sending home role parts and a costume letter in blue folders the day before our break.
We will be taking our math NWEA test this Tuesday. You can help your children be prepared by ensuring they get lot of rest, eat a healthy breakfast and giving them lots of encouragement. Reviewing their math work they bring home in their blue folders with them will also help.
If you would like to chaperone our Sacramento Field Trip on April 25 from 8:30am to about 2:00pm. please click here to go to our volunteer link to sign up. Thanks!
Look what we are learning in first grade!
Phonics/Spelling: ow, ou
Reading: Identifying story elements (setting, characters, plot)
Writing: Expository writing (We are working on writing eight sentences about one topic.)
Math: Fractions, Adding Two Digits with Regrouping
Theme/Science: Basic Mapping
Grammar: Using am, is, & are correctly
Sight Words: part, down, over, new, sound, only, things, sentence
WCS Core Value: Global Perspective
School Wide News:
Recess: All recess equipment is provided for students during recess. In order to keep items from being lost or stolen please keep all balls and equipment home.
Westlake Charter High School Town Hall: Join us on Wednesday, April 24th at 6:00 PM for a Town Hall meeting about the future Westlake Charter High School. Mr. Eick will share the vision and timeline for the high school, then families will have the opportunity to dream about what is possible for Westlake Charter High School.
Call for Coaches: This spring, we’re launching FUTSAL in our athletics program! Futsal is similar to indoor soccer; games will be played in our gym. We’re looking for adult and high school futsal coaches; please spread the word to help us recruit futsal coaches as well as kickball supporters. Click HERE for more information and to sign up! Email [email protected] with questions.
Book Fair: Scholastic Book Fair opens Thursday, April 4th and will end Thursday, April 11th. To check out the schedule book fair click HERE.