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Welcome to Our First
Grade Webpage
By:
Mrs. Curtin
Mrs. Gaul
Mrs. Murphy
and the First Grade Class
Newsletter for
5-5-08
Wish
List- 
Click here for a copy of the spelling
list!
Pillar of
Character for the month of April....
Fairness:
Do you play by the rules.
Do you take turns and
share.
When you disagree, do you
try to see the other person's side.
Do you speak up if you
know something is unfair.
Mastering Math Facts:
Click on
the appropriate
letter to get a copy of that practice sheet!
Addition:
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Subtraction:
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Word Wall Words of the Week
us, want, upon, first, could
*Students need to be able to recognize
these words. If they can already do that, they can practice spelling
them.
Recess Volunteer
Calendar
Duties are from
10:00-10:20-
Volunteers,
Please get the walkie talkie from the office before coming outdoors!
Thanks!
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Reiman Garden Field Trip! |
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No School
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Zoo Field Trip!
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1/2 Day-Last Day of School!!! |
Smile 
Gram
-Each week, we will be sending
home a Smile O Gram with a student who stood out for that particular
week. This student may have demonstrated good listening skills, followed
directions, used his/her manners appropriately, etc.
Homework
We ask each first graders to read 20 minutes each night. This can
mean reading alone or with an adult. Please initial the reading
log
and return to school at the end of each month. The Pizza Hut Book It
Program will begin in September and run through May. If your child
reads 20 minutes a night during each month, he or she will receive
a coupon for a free Personal Pan Pizza!
Spelling
Tests
First grade will begin spelling tests in October. Students will
bring 10 words home a week. The first eight
words revolve around a specific sound or blend. The last two
words are teacher choice. Please have your child study
these each night. Tests will be on Friday.
Take Home Backpacks
A take-home backpack will come home with your child every other
Wednesday. Please complete the activity with your child and
return the backpack by the following Monday.
Other Homework
Other homework you can do with your child is practicing
his or her prayers and addition/subtraction flash chards.
1st Grade Prayers 
First graders practice their
prayers during the day. Here are a list of
prayers they need to know. We encourage you to practice them as a
family.
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Sign of the Cross |
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Our Father |
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Hail Mary |
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Glory to the Father |
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Prayer Before Meal |
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Prayer for Peace |
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Angel of God |
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