Mrs. Cunningham's First Grade
Welcome to 1A!
I'm thrilled to be teaching first grade for the 2017-2018 school year! This is a year of tremendous growth and change as the students develop many new reading and math skills. Please check this website often as I will be adding information about the curriculum, daily events, and homework. Also, check the blog for classroom happenings and there will be photos both in the Blog and Gallery. I look forward to a fun filled and exciting year.
Our Specials
Monday- MUSIC
Tuesday- ART
Wednesday- MUSIC
Thursday- LIBRARY
Friday- GYM (wear Gym uniform)
NEWS and NOTES
2018
June 11-15
Field Day- wear gym uniform. It looks like it will be a beautiful, warm day!
Last week of school- Homework will end after Tuesday.
Please send in a reuse bag by WEDNESDAY for carrying home notebooks and pencil cases etc. I will be sending home journals and the writing folder. It is so amazing to see the change and growth!!!
Friday is an early release day at 11 a.m.
Wednesday- 9 a.m. school Liturgy
June 4-8
Parent help is needed for field day. Mr. S. is in need of two parent volunteers per class. Please email me if you would like to volunteer. 1A is in need of one more volunteer.
Upcoming Important Dates
June 5 Graduation 7:00 pm
June 11 Field Day for Prek-2
June 13 Last day for ASP
June 15 Last day of School 11:00 dismissal
June is Caribbean American Heritage Month
First adopted in 2005, Caribbean Heritage month is meant to call attention to significant contributions made by Caribbean people and their descendants to the history and culture of the United States. America's diversity is its greatness and Caribbean immigrants include founding father Alexander Hamilton, actor Sidney Poitier and journalist Malcolm Gladwell. Some of the largest countries included in the group we honor include Puerto Rico, Cuba, The Dominican Republic, Haiti, Jamaica, Trinidad, the Bahamas and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
May 29- June 1
Parent help is needed for field day. Mr. S. is in need of two parent volunteers per class. Please email me if you would like to volunteer.
Upcoming Important Dates
May 28 Memorial Day No School
May 31 Band concert
June 1 Early Dismissal
June 5 Graduation 7:00 pm
June 11 Field Day for Prek-2
June 13 Last day for ASP
June 15 Last day of School 11:00 dismissal
May 21- 25
Dress Down Day- Friday, May 25 will be a Dress Down Day. Students should wear either red, white or blue in honor of Memorial Day. Students should bring $1 to donate to the Animal Rescue League of Boston.
Spring Musical- Thursday May 24 at 7 pm. First graders wear green shirts. All students should be at Memorial Hall by 6:50 pm. Please plan to come and enjoy this most memorable event. The doors open at 6:30.
We will be walking to Memorial Hall on Wednesday morning for rehearsal.
May 14-18
May is National Southeast Asia and Asian Pacific Heritage Month
As you know, each month we focus on the cultural heritage our students are blessed with. Asian Pacific American Heritage Month is a time to celebrate and look back at the contributions and history that both Asians and Pacific Islanders have made in the United States.
Important Dates:
May 16-17 1A MAP testing
May 28 Memorial Day No School
May 31 Band concert
June 1 Early Dismissal
June 5 Graduation 7:00 pm
June 11 Field Day for Prek-2
June 13 Last day for ASP
June 15 Last day of School 11:00 dismissal
Spring Musical- Our Spring Musical for all students in Grades PreK-4 will be held on Thursday evening, May 24 at 7:00 pm. Doors will not open until 6:30 pm so plan accordingly. All students should be at Memorial Hall by 6:50 pm. Please plan to come and enjoy this most memorable event. First graders should be wearing a GREEN shirt.
May 7- 11.
Progress Reports - should be signed and returned. Thank You.
April 30 - May 4
Scholastic book catalogs were sent home in backpacks. The final order for this school year is due by May 16. This is a great opportunity to stock up on books for summer reading. If you want any help with reading levels, please feel free to contact me.
April 23-27
Art Show- Thursday this week after school from 2:30-5:30. Please be sure to look in at all of the beautiful work that students have completed.
Science- Please send in a small soil sample in a baggie or plastic container by Wednesday. (no potting soil) We are starting a unit on plants later this week.
Important Dates:
Thursday, April 26th - School Art Fair
Wednesday, May 2nd - Progress reports
Friday, May 4th - Early Dismissal
Thursday, May 24th - Spring concert
April 9-13
Field Trip -Friday, April 13th: : The Discovery Museum 8:15am-1:00pm Students need to bring a disposable lunch with a drink. Please make sure it is peanut aware.
Important Dates
Friday April 13th- Discovery Museum field trip
Monday, April 16th - Friday, April 20th - April Vacation (no school)
Reading and Math games went home. Please use to practice reading, spelling, phonics, and math fluency skills!
Reminder: Reading BINGO is due every Friday.
March 5-9
Upcoming Projects- Please send in a shoe box or tissue box for building
a Leprechaun trap for St. Patrick's day STEM by March 13th.
March
March 8- School Picture Day- students wear uniforms
March 21- Report cards issued
Reading BINGO- Choose 5 reading activities to make a BINGO. The student colors in the square as the reading is completed. Return on Fridays. This is the reading homework in place of the reading log. I want to encourage reading in a fun way. The habit of reading is so valuable and important to later schooling. I appreciate your support in completing the BINGO with your child and returning it to school every Friday. *The student writes the title of their favorite book from the week on the back.
General Info....
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Take home folder- Each day your child will bring home homework, the reading log, and any messages in the "take home folder." Please return the folder each morning with completed homework, messages, and anything you need sent to the office (in an envelope please).
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Communication- Please feel free to contact me with a note, email, or phone call with any concerns or questions. I will reply as quickly as possible.
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Snacks- Everyday we will have a snack time. Please send in one healthy, nut-free, snack. It is best if the snack is all ready to eat (example -oranges are peeled or an apple is cut-up) and neat (like no cheese-curls). Water bottles are a good idea especially during these warm days.
