Quarter 1- Hybrid was fun while it lasted!

 Good evening, first grade families. 

I am sure by now you have read the news that elementary students in ISD197 will be moving to remote learning starting the week of November 23rd. While it saddens me that I will not be able to see our Stars in-person for the foreseeable future, I know that the district is making the difficult decision in order to keep our families and community safe. 

To celebrate all of the awesomeness that has been happening in the classroom, enjoy these adorable photos of your Stars in action! 

**Disclaimer: Per CDC guidance, students were kept at 6 feet apart for all learning activities. In only special circumstances, they could get closer while wearing masks. Close-contact is considered only if students are within 6 feet for 15 cumulative minutes. These photos were taken during the limited time in which we tried to make school feel more "normal." :-)

Don't fret families...Just because we are moving back into distance learning DOES NOT mean that the learning and fun stops. We've got this!

Be well, take care. 

 

Weekly Update: 3/9-3/13

RAFFLE BASKETS: Baskets are now on full display in the entryway to Somerset! Our wonderful volunteers have put together some amazing baskets with the help of all of the wonderful donations from our Somerset community. Raffle tickets are for sale after school and anytime during school hours in the main office. It's a great way to take part in the fun if you are unable to make it to the upcoming Somerset Social!

SOMERSET SOCIAL: Come one, come all! The Somerset Social is scheduled for Saturday, March 14th. The Somerset silent auction is an adult-only social event and the school’s annual fundraiser. Donated items, services and events are auctioned off to raise money for the school. 100% of the proceeds are used for educational and enrichment programs, resources and equipment for the students. I hope to see you there! For more information, please visit https://somersetsocial.org/.

STELLA DIAZ HAS SOMETHING TO SAY: We kicked off our school-wide book club this week with the first 6 chapters of Stella Diaz Has Something to Say! Ask your child about what he/she remembers about this great read-aloud!

TIMELY TOPIC: With all the news of the novel coronavirus, it is hard for the young hearts and minds of our first grade students to really comprehend. Students are curious as well as concerned as they hear stories on the news and in the community. I received a helpful email last night from one of my favorite education resources, BrainPOP! about calming kid's fears in the midst of coronavirus. If you are looking for ways to discuss this tough topic with your child, take a look at their free video resources!

Free coronavirus video

Free handwashing video

SPELLING PATTERN: ea

SPELLING: 

. *indicates extra credit

• eat
• sea
• each
• team
• please
• dream
• treat
• beach
• clean
• lean
• **colors
• **sign

READ ACROSS AMERICA MONTH: We will be celebrating all things READING in the month of March! Here are some dates to keep in mind:

• March 2nd- Wear red and white/or Dr. Seuss gear
• March 9th- Hat Day
• March 10th-Wear silly socks
• March 11th- Wear sweats
• March 12th- Wear sports gear
• March 13th- Wear Pjs
• March 26th- Book Character Parade

LAST WEEK:

(Ask your child these questions about school!)

• MATH: 
• What time do the following clocks show?
• 

• READING:
• What is the rule for using ai and ay in words?
• Can you add the long-a sound to the following words?
• pl__
• s__l
• gr__
• w__t

• SCIENCE:
• What animal are you going to research?

A PEEK AT THIS WEEK:

(Looking ahead...)

• MATH: 
• I can add and subtract from 20 and beyond.

• READING:
• I can read and write words with ea.
• I can draw conclusions while I read.

• WRITING:
• I can write a story that includes a beginning, middle, and end.

• SCIENCE:
• I can conduct animal research!

UPCOMING DATES:

• 3/9: Hat day (Cat in the Hat)
• 3/10: Crazy socks day (Fox in Socks)
• 3/11: Sweats day (Reading is no sweat!)
• 3/12: Sports gear (Score with a good book!)
• 3/13: PJ Day (Cozy up with a good book!)
• 3/14: Somerset Social
• 3/25: Minnesota History Center Field Trip
• 3/27: No School- End of Quarter Day
• 3/30: Spring Break Begins
• 4/5: School Resumes

FUN in First Grade! (Photos)