Firstie News
Dear Parents,
How are you/ It was a busy week in first grade. This week, the class was very excited about Valentine’s Day and they were excited to hand-out cards. It was a sweet day.
During our phonics block, our class has been working on long I words. Often, students will confuse long and short vowels, when reading. Please practice this skill and remind your child during reading. By doing so, this extra practice will grow your child’s reading skills.
For math, our first graders are adding two digits. Using place value blocks and 100’s chart has been a big help. They are doing a great job.
Additional Information-
Please remember that school is closed on Monday for President’s Day.
Picture Day
We have Spring Pictures coming up on February 23rd. During this time, we will be taking Spring Pictures of all students as well as class pictures. I look forward to seeing all the students spiffied up!
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 wonderful night!
Amy Trowbridge, M.Ed.
First Grade Teacher
San Tan Charter School
Email- atrowbridge@santancs.com
Call- 480.222.0811
