CLOPPER MILL’S FIRST GRADE

2017-2018

MAY NEWSLETTER
Ms. DeCastro - Ms.Duenas - Mrs. JVV - Mrs. Mohanty - Ms. Winn

Act Safely
What are we learning? Be Respectful
Commit to Learning
Reading: We will ask and answer questions about key
details in informational texts. We will identify reasons This month’s
an author gives to support a text’s main topic. ABC MVPs!
Math: We will be able to define and describe 2D and 3D ★ Katherine C.
shapes based on their characteristics. We will be able ★ Nana T.
to partition shapes into equal parts. We will be able to ★ Rachel Z.
identify parts of the clock, and determine time to the
★ Alejandro B.
hour and half hour.
★ Dylan M.
Writing: We will learn about different kinds of poems
including acrostic, shape and free verse. We will be able
to identify similes, alliteration and senses words.

Science: We will able to identify and describe sources

and uses of electricity. We will be able to identify how
jobs affect the environment.
Social Studies: We will be able to identify different jobs
and how they provides us with goods and services.

Dates to Remember: Reminders:

May 7th - 10th: Staff appreciation 1st Grade Ice Pop Sale will continue
until the week of movie night.
week
May 28th-No School
Allergy season is here!
May 31st- Annual End of the Year We are in need of
Movie Night tissue donations.

Thank you!