First Grade MTV News
April
Mrs. Lee
Mrs. Lyle
Learning-- News
Grade Units of Study in April:
Science: “Matter Really Matters!” and “May the
Force Be With You!” We will be conducting science
experiments to increase our knowledge of states of
matter and force, motion, and energy
Science: “Spring Fever” We will study seasonal
changes including: sun/earth relationships, plants,
animals, environment, reduce, reuse, recycle, and
natural resources.
Math: “I Saw the Sign” We will continue our study of
addition and subtraction strategies, fact families
and word problems. In addition, we will also
investigate Place Value and Magnitude this month.
We want to make reasonable estimates of given
quantities. For example, are there 8, 80, or 800
crayons in your desk?
Homework Reminders:
Please have your child read as much as you can at
home so that your child builds fluency, improves
expression, and expands their word attack skills.
Please make sure you have meaningful discussions
to help your child understand and comprehend
what they have read. End of the year reading
assessments are right around the corner!!!
Daily Communication Folder: Please check the
green “Fun Folder” every day. (Please label all lunch
money with your child’s first and last name. Thank
You!)
“Chick” this out we will be participating in
the Embryology school enrichment program
supported by 4-H. Eggs will arrive on Tuesday
April 5th!! We are super “Egg”cited!!! In 21
days we will welcome baby chicks!!!
Mrs. Chandler
Mrs. Roth
Mountain View Elementary
36803 Allder School Rd, Purcellville
540-751-2550
April Highlights
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April 4th-Field trip to Woodgrove High School
April 11th – Spring and class pictures
April 14th –End of the 3rd quarter
April 15th-Teacher work day
April 21st-Filed day grades K-2
April 22-Spirit day- Super Hero Day
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Reminders to Parents
Reading nightly is important but having your child
retell what they have read is also very important.
Understanding what we read is a critical aspect of
a child’s reading level. It plays one of the most
important roles. There are two ways that I check for
this understanding; comprehension questions and
oral retelling. Comprehension questions are specific
questions the student is asked about the story. Oral
retelling is where the student tells what has
happened in the story in their own words with very
little support from us.
Also, it is still very important that you listen to your
child read. I realize that as the winter fades it will
get harder and harder because of spring sports and
outings. At this age students are not at a level
where they should be reading independently or
without support from you. Please take the 10-15
minutes each night to work with your child on their
reading. You will be glad you did later.
Thanks for all your continued support!
Extra supplies always appreciated: glue sticks glue sticks and more glue sticks!