Upcoming Events ( Updated 1/30)

First Grade Events

Tuesday, January 31st

Laser Light Show
• Students will be attending a laser light show for student appreciation day. Students may also wear their gym uniforms!

Wednesday, February 1st
Slipper Day
• Students are able to bring slippers to school to wear for the day.

Friday, February 3rd
Game Day
• Students can bring in games for an exciting game day. (No electronic games, please!)

Class Reward! The children have earned popcorn and a short movie! Way to go, 1C!!!
(the children will be able to pick from either Smartfood, popcorn, or Cheddar Goldfishies)

Tuesday, February 7th
100th Day of School Celebration
On Tuesday, February 7th we will be celebrating the 100th day of school! Please bring in a collection of 100 of something of your choice. The collection should be put into the bag that was sent home. Please, no food products. Students should bring in their collections by Monday, February 6th.

Tuesday, February 14th
Class Valentine's Day Party! Thank you to our Homeroom Parents for coordinating our "brunch" party. The children may bring in valentines for all of their classmates. If the children bring in small valentine treats they will be sent home for parents to check all ingredients. Thank you!

Scholastic Jan/ Feb Book Orders Due: January 28th

Book Club Order Due Date : January 28
Scholastic Book Clubs Ordering Information
www.scholastic.com/bookclubs
Class Activation Code: JNMQR

Dear Parent,
This month's Scholastic Book Clubs flyer is ready for you to explore with your child. Once you've
decided which books to purchase, please return the form and payment to me, or give online
ordering a try. It saves time, offers more book choices, and earns extra rewards for the classroom.
To start ordering online, follow these simple steps:

Register at Scholastic Book Clubs' secure Web site (www.scholastic.com/bookclubs), and
create your own User Name and Password.
Enter the onetime Class Activation Code above to link you to our classroom.
Choose the books that you would like to order.
Pay for your selections using your credit card.
Submit your order to me online.

Thank you,
Mrs. Dufault

Just a Reminder...

It's time to replenish some supplies. I'd appreciate it if each child could bring in 2 jumbo sized glue sticks and a small package of washable Crayola chunky markers. Please label the packages with your child's name.

I'd like to have the boys in our class bring in a large box of tissues, and the girls bring in a package of baby wipes. Thank you!

HOMEWORK for 1/19/12

Hello 1C Families,
Here is the very important homework assignment for all children in 1C tonight.

1. Practice your spelling words.

2. Read a good book or two,

3. Get to bed early tonight.

There is so much sickness right now that I think that this is the most important assignment tonight! ;)

Patriots Spirit Day is Tomorrow, 1/13/12!

The theme of Catholic Schools Week this year is “Catholic Schools: Faith. Academics. Service.” St. Bernadette School is joining with other Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Worcester to support St. John’s Parish Food for the Poor Program in Service to our community.
Bring $2.00 to support the St. John’s Food for the Poor Program and dress in Red, White or Blue shirts or wear Patriot team spirit wear!!

Please see the school website for additional information.

Help Wanted!

Come on in and be a Guest Reader! The children have really enjoyed having special guests come in to read. Readers usually come in on Wednesday mornings at 11:45 for 15 minutes. Need anither time during the day? Not a problem! Please email Mrs. Sangappa with questions and to sign up at Sonyasangappa@gmail.com. Many thanks!

The Latest News from 1C

Happy New Year, 1C Families! We are getting back into the swing of things and we are very busy here at school!

SUPERKIDS: In SUPERKIDS we are currently working on silent e endings. We are learning that silent e is strong, quiet, and very powerful! The silent e helps the vowels to have a long vowel sound. I often refer to this as the vowels that say their own name. We are working on unit 7 in the program. Concepts in units 7 and 8 include CVCe words ( consonant vowel consonant silent e) that include singular and plural nouns. Later in these units we will be adding -ed and -ing endings to these words. We are using context clues to explain what happens in stories, recognizing plot, and new vocabulary. We are also recognizing descriptive language, reading with expression, and reading rhythmically. Memory Words for the units are: oh, an, day, good, very, want, boy, two, about, girl, over, before. We are also enjoying seasonal stories, poems, and other books in small reading groups.

Math: In Math We are working on the following concepts: counting coins, symmetry, measuring capacity, ordering/ comparing numbers, and telling time. We will also be measuring lengths using both standard and nonstandard units. We will also be learning about even and odd numbers. For fact practice we are also starting subtracting 2 from numbers.

Science: Our current unit is "Investigating Animals and Their Habitats". We are studying as Zoologists! Vocabulary includes: carnivore, omnivore, herbivore, habitat, mammal, migrate, grasslands, polar, desert, ocean, pond, camouflage. We will be categorizing animals and learning about their characteristics. The children did a wonderful job on their last science journals and they are really taking pride in their work.

Social Studies: This week we are learning about Martin Luther King, Jr. We are learning about his accomplishments and his work to have peace and equality for all. Later this month we will continue our other social studies curriculum about types of maps and communities.

Religion: We are now back in Ordinary Time. Our current unit is Unit 5: God is Our Loving Father. In this unit we are learning about Creation, caring for Creation, and giving thanks to God. In our next chapter we will be learning all about Baptism.