Mrs. Happel's First Grade Class: March 2019

Friday, March 8, 2019

March 4th - March 8th

What We Are Learning

Reading: Non-Fiction

· Review NF text features

· Main Idea and details of NF text

· How to locate information in NF texts

Word Work

· Sight words: teacher, quit, rain, out, favorite,

· Phonics: syllables

Writing: Teaching Books (opinion)

· Spring Break Opinion Writing

· Supporting your opinion with at least 3 details

· Using transition words (First, Next, Finally, etc.)

Math: Topic 12

· Determining of an object is longer or shorter

· Measuring using nonstandard units

Theme: American Symbols

· Researching the American Flag, the Statue of Liberty, and the Bald Eagle

First Grade Field Trip

First grade is going to the Nature Center March 22nd. We will leave WOHE at 9:00. Your kiddo needs to bring a sack lunch from home or get a sack lunch from school. Here are a few things that you can do for us to make our field trip successful:

•Dress your child in their WOHE shirt and tennis shoes.

•Send your child with a coat.

•Pack your child’s lunch in a disposable bag.

•Arrive at school on time.

Let me know if you want to come, enjoy the fun, and be a chaperone!

Spring Conferences

This year Spring Conferences will be March 26^th & March 28^th. These conferences will be different from fall conferences in that they are not student-led but more conversation focused and a chance to look at data about your child’s growth this year. Check your kiddo’s folder! There is a paper inside!

Dates to Remember

March 11th and March 12^th: Snow Make Up Days

March 12^th: Release at 12:30

March 13^th- 17^th: Spring Break

March 22^nd- Field Trip to Nature Center

March 26^th & March 28^th: Spring Parent Conferences

March 29^th: No School

April 19^th: No School

April 22^nd: Make Up Snow Day

Friday, March 1, 2019

February 25th - March 1st

What We Are Learning

Reading: Non-Fiction

· Review NF text features

· Main Idea and details of NF text

· How to locate information in NF texts

Word Work

· Sight words: kick, sister, brother, jump, & talk

· Phonics: Ow

Writing: Teaching Books (opinion)

· Supporting your opinion with at least 3 details

· Using transition words (First, Next, Finally, etc.)

· Picking a piece to publish

· Writing celebration

Math: Topic 12

· Determining of an object is longer or shorter

· Measuring using nonstandard units

Theme: Clouds

· Types of clouds

· The weather they produce

· Cloud observation

First Grade Musical

The First Grade Musical will be Tuesday, March 5th at 7:00. Here are some details about that night you might want to be aware of:

*I will be in the room around 6:30. You can drop your child off there and then find a place to sit to enjoy the show.

*If your child does not have a costume to wear, they should wear their WOHE shirt.

*When the program is over, you can pick up your child directly from the commons area.

Spring Conferences

This year Spring Conferences will be March 26^th & March 28^th. These conferences will be different from fall conferences in that they are not student-led but more conversation focused and a chance to look at data about your child’s growth this year. I am asking that your child does not attend. Check your kiddos folder! There is a paper inside!

McTeacher Night

On Monday, March 4th from 4-8pm come and support Orchard Hills at the McDonalds on Chestnut Expressway and West Bypass. WOHE gets a portion of the sales. The best part is that the faculty from Orchard Hills will be taking orders, selling cookies, and having fun! I will be there from 4-5pm. Come, have dinner, and help support our school!