The week of Jan. 17-20

 We are getting close to Kansas Day on Jan. 29!  Kansas became a state in 1861!  162 years ago!

The next couple of weeks we are learning the Kansas symbols.

state flower:  sunflower

state animal:  bison

state bird:  Western Meadowlark

state amphibian:  Barred Tiger Salamander

state tree:  The Cottonwood

state reptile:  Ornate Box Turtle

state fish:  catfish

state insect:  Honey Bee

Phonics:  Long a spelled "ai" and "ay".  

We learned today that "ai" will be found mostly in the middle of a word, whereas the "ay" will be mostly at the end of the word.

A tip to remember when to use "ai" or "ay".  The "i" is in the middle of the alphabet so it is mostly in the middle of a word.  The "y" is at the end of the alphabet, and is mostly found at the end of a word.

High-frequency words:

away, one, doesn't, something

Math this week:

We are continuing with place value.  Having your child do their homework will be great practice and review over the lessons we do in class!

100's Day Celebration!

This will be on Friday, Feb. 3.  More information will be coming home later, but I wanted you to know that your child may dress up as a 100 year old if they choose to!  

Our Valentine's Day Party will be on Feb. 14!  I have one parent signed up to coordinate the party!  Would anyone else like to help?  Please let me know asap and sign up on the PTO party sign-up on their Parent SMORE!

Parent-Teacher Conferences will be on Feb. 15, beginning at 4:00 and Feb. 16, beginning at 10:00 am.  I will be sending out a sign-up genius soon!  You will be able to choose whether you would like a zoom conference or in-person conference.

Coming up!

Thursday,  January 26th: 1st Grade Evening Music Program--Mark it on your calendars!!! If your child chose to have a speaking part in the program, please work on it with them so they can say it well!

Fri. Feb. 3. Author's visit and 100's Day Celebration

Feb. 8. Sombrero's Food Night

Feb. 14. Valentine's party 3:00-3:30

Feb. 15. 1/2 day. Conferences beginning at 4:00

Feb. 16. All day conferences, beginning at 10:00 am

Feb. 17. No School

Feb. 20. No School