Core Knowledge 

• Student continue their study of Westward Expansion this week. 
• This test will be on Thursday, March 21. 

Race to Read Packets

• The Race to Read Program will start March 25 and runs through May 3. 
• This program will take the place of reading logs and is lot of fun for students to participate.
• Please look in Monday folders for the packet directions and the first two sheets.
• Any reading your child does over spring break can count towards reading minutes on these sheets.
• All sheets must be turned in with your child's name (first and last), teacher name/grade, and a parent signature. 
• Each time students read a set amount of time (15 minutes for 1st grade), your child can color one part of the sheet.
• Sheets can be turned in as you child finishes the reading the amount of minutes for the whole sheet. 
• Additional sheets can be accessed below.

Race to Read Sheets

Change in Decodable Book Bags

• There will be no more decodable book bags coming home this year. 
• There will be one longer, review decodable sent home each week. This is yours to keep. 
• Please use this to practice reading fluency and accuracy with your child. 
• Please return all past decodable book bags that you may have at home. 

Change in Math Tests

• In preparation for second grade, first graders will begin reading math tests by themselves this week.
• Students are still encouraged to ask for help with words when needed and to read tests carefully.
• To prepare for this transition, have your child begin/continue reading homework pages by themselves.
• Encourage your child to read homework aloud, paying attention to all the words/directions for each problem. 

Sight Word and Spelling Tests

• This is the final week of sight word homework. 
• Spelling homework and tests will begin after spring break. 

Reading Logs

• Reading logs will come home this week and are due Friday.
• Race to Read sheets will replace reading logs from March 25 - May 3. 

Pick Up Reminders

• • Please follow the directions of staff members during drop off and pick up
  • Please cross at crosswalks for your safety
  • Do not get out of your vehicle in the drop-off/pick up line
  • Please pull as far forward as possible during both drop off & pick up
  • No cell phone usage in our driveway
  • Please use the following staggered pick-up times to help alleviate traffic congestion during the afternoons. Use the first letter of the student's last name.
    • A-G 3:10
    • H-M 3:15
    • N-S 3:20
    • T-Z 3:25
    • Middle School 3:30
• Please create a sign that can be displayed in your window that has your student's first and last name, grade, and teacher. Click below for an example:

Example of Car Sign

Reading Logs

• Reading logs will be in Monday folders. 
• Please complete the 50 minutes of reading throughout the week. This can be a combination of you reading to your child if they aren't reading independently. 
• Please be sure to have your child complete the back of these reading logs as well. See the directions below. 
  • First Grade Reading Log Directions