Dr. Charles Drew Elementary School
First Grade Dolphin Splash
Dear Parents,
May is a busy month! We hope you can join us for some of the
exciting events we have coming up! In this newsletter you will find
examples of what our almost-second-graders will be learning, and
ideas on how to continue the learning at home.
Important Dates
Parent Resource Room
5/4
Arts International Night
7:00 pm
5/6
Parent Resource Room
5/9
Interim Reports go
home
5/12
Kindergarten Orientation
9:00 am
5/13
PTA Meeting
5/17
Parent Resource Room
5/19
As always, please contact us if you have any questions.
Parent Resource Room
5/23
- The First Grade Team
Field Trip to Museum of
Natural History
5/27
Memorial Day- No School
5/30
Music Concert
5/31
Community Meeting
& Volunteer Recognition
6/10
First Grade Picnic
6/17
We will be visiting the Natural History Museum on May 27th, 2016.
Permission slips have been sent home. The students will be
extending their learning from the classroom into the real world. They
will get to see examples of living and non-living things, rocks, sand,
and soil as well as various animals. We welcome all chaperones in
order to keep student groups as small as possible to maximize
learning. Please let us know if you can help.
Ms. Jones: [email protected]
Mr. Yachera: [email protected]
Ms. Morton: [email protected]
May, 2016
Learning Experiences by Subject
In school, your child will . . .
MT
At home, your child can . . .
Writing
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write a how-to (procedural) book
practice writing names and dates correctly
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with capital letters and punctuation
write an opinion on how kids can help protect
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Earth
describe human activities that affect the
Science
environment
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describe how to conserve natural resources
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compare paper, plastic and reusable
shopping bags
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make a plan to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle
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more in school
Studies
Social
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May, 2016
identify skills and abilities needed in
different jobs
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describe how transportation moves people 
and goods
describe different forms of communication
compare types of markets and the value of 
goods purchased in each
help you read and follow directions to make a recipe or
create something
write a note or card to someone using the correct name
and date
talk about ways the family can help protect Earth and
why it is important
make a plan to conserve resources at home such as
electricity and water
talk about what type of shopping bag your family
chooses to use and why
make a plan to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle more at
home
talk about the skills and abilities you need in your job
compare different types of transportation seen in the
community
compare prices for items when you go shopping