Mrs. Drolet's First Grade Explorers!

What will your child be learning this week?

Math: We are working on counting to 120.

Phonics: The phonics focus for the week is s-family blends.
Spelling words this week: stop, sniff, smell, spot, skip, swim, that, there, water, when

ELA/Daily 5: This week, we are starting Working on Writing. The students will be introduced to different writing activities.

Writing: We will be focusing on how to write narratives.

Science/Social Studies: We have our first STEM day on Wednesday! For this STEM challenge, the students are using various materials to create a structure that can withstand various wind speeds. For Social Studies, we are continuing Me on the Map.

*Reminders:
- Grandparent's Reading Day is this Friday, August 30! This is to celebrate grandparents and the important role they play in a child's life. I have created a sign-up genius to sign up for times that the grandparents can come in and read their favorite book or two to my class. I have limited spots available so please sign-up as soon as possible. I look forward to seeing grandparents! 😊

Sign up at this link here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805084ba5a829a1fc1-grandparents

Important Dates:
August 28: Early Release Day! Students will be dismissed at 12:20. Please plan accordingly.
August 29: 3-5 Grandparent's Breakfast
August 29: Chickfila Night! Come out and support our school! 👍
August 30: K-2 Grandparent's Breakfast and Reading Day!