Science Fair

• Lincoln Academy's Science Fair is on Wednesday, February 27. 
• This is optional for first graders but is a great opportunity for students who want to participate. 
• Please click below to access the science fair packet and more due dates and details. 
  • K-5 Science Fair Packet

 Please let your child's teacher know ASAP if your child will be participating.

Core Knowledge

• The first graders will continue their study of the American Revolution.
• The second test for this unit will be Thursday, January 31. 
• Please use the study guide to study this information. 

Midterms

• Second trimester midterms are coming home in Monday folders today. 
• Please review these grades, sign and return by Friday. 
• Watch for February conference information to come soon.

Sight Words, Reading Logs, and Decodable Book Bags

• There will be sight word homework this week due Friday
• A new reading log will come home and are due on Tuesday next week.
• Decodable Book bags are due on Tuesday.
• Please return all past decodable book bags that you may have at home.

Math Facts Homework

• Continue to review math fact with your child as they complete the fact homework. 
• Facts will be assessed each week, along with a written assessment over other math skills.
• All facts can be found under the math section of the "This week in first grade" section of the web page. 

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