Dr. Charles Drew Elementary School
First Grade Dolphin Splash
Dear Parents,
Happy Fall! First graders have definitely been busy falling into learning. We hope this newsletter
gives you examples of daily learning opportunities, provides you with a chance to see what we are
working on in class and gives you ways to reinforce this learning at home. Have you scheduled your
parent/teacher conference? As always, please contact your child’s teacher with any questions or
concerns. On behalf of the entire first grade team, we wish you and your family a wonderful
upcoming Thanksgiving holiday.
Important Dates
A few reminders-Homework and Thursday Folders should be returned every Friday!
-Due to the changing weather and temperature please have your
child dress in layers so they can be comfortable throughout the
day. Please write your child’s name on ALL belongings.
-Be aware of your child’s Media day so that he/she can return
their books ON TIME!
Ms. Jones
Ms. Morton
Ms. Yachera
November, 2015
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Professional Day – No School
11/2
Early Release Dayconferences
11/11
Early Release Dayconferences
11/12
Last week of 1st session clubs
11/1711/19
Data Notebooks come home 11/19
Early Release Day
11/25
Thanksgiving Holiday
11/2611/27
Career Day
12/4
Learning Experiences by Subject
Social Studies
Science
Writing
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In school, your child will . . .
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Gather facts to write about in a paragraph.
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Capitalize dates and names of people.
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Write information about a specific culture.
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Identify materials that make up an object.
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Describe ways things can move. (up, down,
zigzag, etc.)
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At home, please help your child by . . .
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Identify what animals need to survive.
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Discuss traditions and customs of families.
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Identify appropriate social skills for working in
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a group.
November, 2015
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Talking with your child about the important traditions of
your family.
Discussing with your child the food, clothing, games, and
any other important information about your culture.
At home, taking apart a toy or something that you do not
use anymore. What materials make up that object?
Going to the park. Looking at the different ways the
playground equipment moves. Is it moving up and
down? Is it pushing or pulling?
Having a discussion with your family about the special
things they do during the year. Is there a special holiday
you celebrate?
Asking a friend about their family. What is the same or
different?
Listing responsibilities of being a team player at both
home and school.