It is a busy week this week in Grade 1, here is what is happening:

Dress for the weather: remember to pack extra socks, pants, hats and mitts in your bookbag each day in case of clothing getting wet. Also, an extra plastic or reusable bag sent in daily would be great. 

Library: we go to the library tomorrow. Please make sure to bring back your book to be able to take out another. 

Homework: 

• Read a levelled book (or two) and log it each night. Remember to use your strategies. 
• Sight words/ letters: continue to practice what is sent home each night. If the students complete all the sight words, they can practice spelling them each night. I will notify you when the students are at this stage. 
• Play a math game/ activity each night. Continue to play a math game each evening. I will be sending home new math games this week. These games will cover what we are learning now, addition. 
• Return the levelled books at the end of the week.  
• Remember to send back the agenda and 'bring back' 'keep home' folder to school each day.

Valentine's Day: our class will be celebrating Valentine's Day tomorrow, Tuesday, February 14th. Students can bring in Valentines to exchange with their classmates. Refer to the class list that was sent home. The school will be giving us a fruit and vegetable tray on this day. Happy Valentine's Day! Enjoy this special day with your loved ones. 

Flag Day: on Wednesday, February 15th, we will be celebrating our Canadian Flag. Please wear Red or White on this day. 

Fundraiser: contine to collect pledges and practice your math facts. The pledge sheets are due on  Wednesday, February 15th. We will be participating in the NUMER-ACTION day on Friday, February 17th. On this day we will be doing the math test and getting active! Pledge sheets and money can be brought to school now up until the due date. Good luck grade 1! You got this!

Skating: a reminder, we are going skating on Thursday, February 16th at 9:35-10:35AM. Please let me know if your child will need skates or a helmet. Parents/Guardians are welcome to join us at the Civic Center. Skates are needed on the ice, no boots allowed. 

No School: there will be no school on Monday, February 20th as it is Family Day. Take the time to enjoy this day with your loved ones. 

Water Bottles: please send the students to school with a water bottle each day. 

Have a wonderful week Grade 1!!