First Grade
Parents and Guardians,
May is here and we are seeing so much growth in your child! Continue to make sure that your child is reading at home every day. This is the only way that will help your child build fluency in their reading. Remind them to use their tap out power to help them sound out CVC words. We are currently learning trick words: could, would, should, over, her, number, say, says, see, between and each. Putting these words on index cards will benefit your child in remembering these words. Doing a trick work memory game and trick word hunt will also help make learning these words fun! In math we will start learning how to count by 10’s up to the number 120.
If you need any support, please let me know so I can support you with resources and materials.
Rigorous Instruction
Instruction is customized, inclusive, motivating, and aligned to the Common Core. High standards are set in every classroom. Students are actively engaged in ambitious intellectual activity and developing critical thinking skills.
Units of Study
Class 1-1 (Ms. Molina)
Reading— Let’s Move! / How does your body move?
Writing— Opinion Writing
Math— Topic 8 – Understanding Place Value, Topic 9: Compare Two-Digit Numbers
Science – Spinning Earth
Social Studies—Families Now and Long Ago
Class 1-2 (Ms. Morales)
Reading—EL: Birds
Writing— Opinion Writing
Math— Topic 8 – Understanding Place Value, Topic 9: Compare Two-Digit Numbers
Social Studies—Families Now and Long Ago
Science – Spinning Earth
Class E31 (Dr. Browne)
Reading—EL: Birds
Writing— Informational Writing (All About Books)
Math— Topic 4: Adding Fluently within 100
Science – Earth
Social Studies—Families Now and Long Ago
Supportive Environment
The school establishes a classroom and school culture where students feel safe, supported, and challenged by their teachers and peers.
Student of the Month
E31 Gian Bisono
1-1 Dylan Caguana
1-2 Tameire Davis
Resources
Phonics
Alphabet: https://youtu.be/WP1blVh1ZQM
Digraphs: https://youtu.be/NK8_Tvu6bJk
Word Families: https://youtu.be/uVeEAFy1z68
R-controlled Vowels Bossy R https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bp8arskkcXg
Reading
Story Online: https://storylineonline.net/
Story: https://youtu.be/ckSXo9vUrFo
Math
Counting by 10’s up to 120: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFP6JwOWrlg
Counting 1-100: https://youtu.be/VHwlKl5SsHc
Fact Families https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9IhZDEffyTk
Strong Family-Community Ties & Collaborative Teachers
School leadership brings resources from the community into the school building by welcoming, encouraging, and developing partnerships with families, businesses, and community-based organizations.
Important Events:
May 3: 1st Grade NY Aquarium
May 4: Virtual Parent-Teacher Conference (ALT Model Presentation)
May 23: STEAM Fair
May 29: Memorial Day (School Closed)
May 30: Multicultural Event 2:45pm – 3:45pm
Every successful individual knows that his or her achievement depends on a community of persons working together.
Teachers Contact Information
Class 1-1 Ms. Molina Jmolina17@schools.nyc.gov
Class 1-2 Ms. Morales imorales10@schools.nyc.gov
Class E31 Dr. Browne mbrowne@schools.nyc.gov