The Rheas of Sunshine

Dear First Grade Families,

What a busy, busy week we have planned. We are learning so many new things!

In Writing we are focusing on handwriting, spelling and punctuation. On Friday we are going to publish a new book. The kids are so excited. They LOVE publishing!

In Reading, we are practicing retelling stories we have already heard or read. We may do this by telling the story across our fingers or by using discussing the beginning, middle and end of our stories.

In Math we are revisiting the concept of measuring length using non-standard units. We are also continuing to develop our number sense through various problem solving activities.

In Science we are investigating the properties of solids and liquids. We will use our observations to classify objects as solids or liquids and we will learn how solids and liquids interact with each other. Being a scientists is so much fun!

We have few exciting things happening this week. Please don't forget...
   *Wednesday is an early release day. Students get out at 12:45.

   *Our Valentine's Party is this Friday at 1:45. We'd love for you to join us. Please stop in. If you are unable to help out on that day, please consider donating food/goodies for the party. I have listed the students names at the bottom of this post for you. Please be sure to send enough Valentine's cards for everybody in the class. We'll be making the holder at school. 

   *Valograms are available for purchase all week in the cafeteria. Only 50 cents each!

Also, please be sure your child is completing his/her math homework each week and returning it by Friday. Home readers and planners need to be signed every night and returned each day. As we prepare for second grade it is even more important to instill a sense of responsibility in your children. Those students who consistently miss turning in planners/home readers/homework will begin to receive consequences (time out during recess).

Thank you so much for all you do to support your child. Please call or email me if you have any questions,comments or concerns.

Have a great week!

Sincerely,

Jenni Rhea

Boys
Jared
Cade
Dominick
Tyler
Richard
Trey
Jacob
Sahil
Cyrus
Enrique
Nathan
Andrew

Girls
Delayna
Trinity
Travonna
Aurora
Alexandra
Yatee