Dear First Grade Families,

I hope you are enjoying your fall break thus far! This past week, we continued with our first language arts block, adding letters W, C, and F into the mix. To bring these letters to life, students heard the tales featuring “The Fisherman and his Wife” and “The Lambkin and the Fish” from the Grimms fairytale collection, along with a Byelorussian folk tale titled “Pilipka.” During number study, we worked regularly with groups of four.

Additionally, first grade spent extra time at the farm this week during environmental education with Ki Rachel. The students showed much responsibility in assisting with farm chores and loved seeing the animals.

We celebrated “Day Of Courage” by wet-on-wet painting shields with Ki Fatima, sharing stories about moments in our lives when we were brave, and listening to a wonderful tale about St Michael and the Dragon. The children were delighted when this story ended differently than they had heard in previous years!

Reminder:

Unless weather or temperatures are extreme, first grade will plan to start each day down in the forest. Please remember to send warm clothes and layers of clothing with the students, as our days start a bit chillier. Hand Warmers for pockets can be helpful too.
Grades classes drop-off is from 8:20am- 8:40am. We will begin class promptly at 8:45 am. It is important that your child arrives on time so they start their day in the best way possible.

Thanks for your help with the above items. Have a lovely break!

Sincerely,

Ki Hayley