Peek at the Week:

Want to hear about our week? Ask your child the following questions:

MATH:

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What fractions are shown above?

READING:

What animal life cycle did you study this week? What did you learn about box turtles?
Can you read this poem (and show me the actions)?

Can you read these OU/OW words? (Diphthongs)

What do you remember about these vocabulary words?

WRITING: The students worked on writing another opinion paragraph about something fun they do at school. They worked on starting with an opening sentence, adding 3 reasons for their opinion and ending with a conclusion or closing sentence. In addition, we continue to practice consistent use of capital letters and punctuation.

SOCIAL STUDIES: Our Studies Weekly magazine focused on “Wants and Needs.” The students learned about the differences between wants and needs and ways people meet their needs. The Scholastic News was “Smiley Sneakers.” Students learned about Justice Swann, a boy who helped design a sneaker worn by a basketball star. After learning about Justice, they planned and designed their own sneaker!

THINGS TO KNOW:

Book Fair:

Wednesday April 30th - Tuesday May 6th 2:30-6pm (no in-school daytime hours)

*Open 2:30-8pm on May 1st during Project Fair

*Open 9-noon on Saturday, May 3rd during Playdate

Visit the book fair website to learn more, set up an eWallet, and sign up to volunteer! https://www.scholastic.com/bf/somersetelemschool

Field Trip - We will be going to Dodge Nature Center on Tuesday, April 29, from 8:45 - 10:25. The students will be learning about “Sounds of Nature.” Let me know if you would like to help chaperone!

Somerset Project Fair - Thursday, May 1 - 6:00-8:00pm

Come for a fun-filled evening of featured student projects and hands-on STEM activities! Kids of all grades and their families are invited to explore, create, and learn together.
For creating a project: Do you have a passion, hobby, or burning question you've always wanted to explore? Showcase your curiosity by creating a project about anything that excites you — from science topics to creative ideas.
Student projects from previous years: Solar panels, Planets, Sharks, Wildebeests, Climate Change, Lake Superior, Making Guacamole and more.

Please register your project by April 17: https://bit.ly/4hk2WlD
Whether you showcase a project or simply come to enjoy the activities, we’d love to see you there!

Music Concert:

Grade 1 - Day Concert for School

Wednesday, May 21

1:00-1:30 p.m.

All classes are invited to attend.

Parents and grandparents who cannot attend the evening concert are welcome to attend this day concert.

Grade 1 - Evening Concert for Parents

Thursday, May 22, 2025

6:00-6:30 p.m.

First graders arrive in the gym by 5:45.

Children stay with their families until the signal is given.

Upcoming Events/Reminders: