First Grade Fun
Reading:
Our reading focus this month is reading to
be informed and reading for enjoyment. We
will read about living things such as animals,
insects, and plants. We will find out what
living things need to survive.
Important Dates to Remember:
Oct. 10th
Oct. 14th
Oct. 15th
Writing:
Oct. 18th
Students are writing ‘I’ sentences with two
details, focusing on expressing opinions.
They are also writing facts with details.
Students will use first grade word wall words in their writing.
Back to First Grade
Night
Open House
Pumpkin Patch Field
Trip
NO SCHOOL
Math:
In math we will be subtracting and adding numbers with manipulatives (children are
not expected to memorize facts at this point). Please continue to practice counting
and writing to 120 starting at different numbers (count on from 23, or count backwards
from 15, etc).
PBIS: (Positive Behaviors Interventions and Supports)
This is a school-wide program at Greencastle to support students with their behavior
and learning skills. Students earn Castle Coupons when they demonstrate three
expected behaviors:
BE RESPECTFUL
BE RESPONSIBLE
BE READY TO LEARN.
Our new Castle Code of Character encourages students to make good choices
throughout the day, in order to earn their way up to the rank of king/queen. Please look
for your child’s “rank” each day.
King/Queen (K/Q)= I had a fantastic day!
Rook (R)= I did a good job today! There is still room for improvement.
Bishop (B)= I tried hard today! I will make better choices tomorrow.
Knight (K)= Today was tough. I can always turn it around tomorrow.
Pawn (P)= I took the first step. I will try harder tomorrow.
Special Events:
On October 15th we will be going on a field trip to the Pumpkin
Patch.
possible.
Please make sure to return your permission slip as soon as
Please keep sending in Box Tops for Education and help raise
money for our school! 