First Grade Is Busy!

Dear Parents,

 

First Grade is moving right along. This week, our firsties are beginning to blend and write short a words in class. Our other big literacy focus is writing a sentence, using a capital and period. They are really trying hard. In math, we are working on addition facts within 10. For example, this looks like 1+9, 5+5, so forth. Throughout class, I am continuing to focus on our sight word mastery…it is so important for learning how to read.

 

Did you know this literacy fact? According to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) found that children who were read to frequently are also more likely to: count to 20, or higher than those who were not (60% vs. 44%), write their own names (54% vs. 40%), read or pretend to read (77% vs. 57%) I am not trying to scare you but to make you aware of the importance of reading at home. As a teacher, I am hoping to decrease illiteracy and have children enjoy reading anywhere. Additionally, I am eager for all of my students to leave my classroom with strong literacy skills.

 

More Information for You!

Yearbooks

Our 2021-2022 PreK-12 San Tan Yearbooks are on sale now. It will include a 15th year commemorative section and options for students and families. Begin planning and designing yours now. Visit our storefront link here: https://store.shopyearbook.com/santan-yb

 

Clubs

Please see the attached Fall Club Catalog. To register for the clubs, please register in the way each club has indicated in the blurb!

 

If there are any concerns or questions, please feel free to contact me.

 

Amy Trowbridge, M.Ed.

First Grade Teacher

San Tan Charter School

 

Email- atrowbridge@santancs.com

Call- 480.222.0811