First Grade News
Dear Parents,
How are you? Our firsties are showing lots of growth with reading. It getting to be very exciting in the room, when children share they can now read a book.
For our phonics, the class is learning about the many sounds the letter y makes. We are also reading text and answering comprehension questions. I am so thrilled that the children are writing full sentences. This week in math, our class wrapped up the place value unit. Next week, we will dive into subtraction a bit more. Finally, the class has been writing more details about George Washington and it is so interesting to hear the children talk about new facts.
On April 1st, our class will have a field trip to Butterfly Wonderland. Please be aware that you must complete the information on the provided link. Link- https://yqysjrrxph.formstack.com/forms/butterly_wonderland_1st_grade
Be on the look out for the next sign-up for March Parent-teacher Conferences. I look forward to seeing you then.
Important Information-
Artist Needed
Do you know of a good caricature artist? If so, please email me their contact information!
Lost and Found
Weekly on Wednesday’s we will donate all items left in Lost and Found to Goodwill. Please help your child to collect all their personal items from the Lost and Found area located inside the main building Recker hall across from the Recker library before Wednesday afternoon.
March Book Madness
Introducing March Book Madness 2022! During the spring semester, we will be reading the following books and then voting on the school’s favorite book out of the 16! This year’s theme is Turning Points. The brackets will be announced on February 1, 2022. First round voting will start on March 2, 2022. If you want to purchase the books to read along, here is our list of books!
Above the Rim: How Elgin Baylor Changed Basketball by Jen Bryant, illustrated by Frank Morrison
The Cot In The Living Room by Hilda Eunice Burgos, illustrated by Gaby D’Alessandro
Change Sings by Amanda Gorman, illustrated by Loren Long
Sharice’s Big Voice: A Native Kid Becomes A Congresswoman by Sharice Davids, illustrated by Joshua Mangeshig Pawis-Steckley
Norman Didn’t Do It!: (Yes, He Did) by Ryan T. Higgins
Every Night Is Pizza Night by J. Kenji Lopéz-Alt, illustrated by Gianna Ruggiero
Zonia’s Rain Forest by Juana Martinez-Neal
My First Day by Phùng Nguyên Quang, Huỳnh Kim Liên
Stollercoaster by Matt Ringler, illustrated by Raul The Third
This Very Tree: A Story of 9/11, Resilience, and Regrowth by Sean Rubin
Hardly Haunted by Jessie Sima
Classified: The Secret Career of Mary Golda Ross, Cherokee Aerospace Engineer by Traci Sorell, illustrated by Natasha Donovan
Except Antarctica by Todd Sturgell
A Walk in the Words by Hudson Talbott
Someone Builds the Dream by Lisa Wheeler, illustrated by Loren Long
Everything Naomi Loved by Katie Yamasaki
I will also be filming the reading of the books for your family to enjoy! More information to follow!
Looking to work at San Tan?
San Tan Charter is looking to hire for Guest Teachers. Please call 480-222-0811 or contact me at slaramie@santancs.com if you are interested.
Have a great day!
Amy Trowbridge, M.Ed.
First Grade Teacher
San Tan Charter School
Email- atrowbridge@santancs.com
Call- 480.222.0811
