Mrs. Merker's
First Grade Class
Our Bunch Includes...
Russell Declan Luanne Bella Henry
Maeve Jack Danika Bodhi
Jeremy Nate Denisse James Otis
Norah Juliette Zac Leo Eden

Important Dates:
Read Across America Week:
2/27: Mustache Day
2/28: Green Eggs & Ham Day (wear green)
3/1: Wacky Wednesday (show your wacky style)
3/2: Cat In The Hat (wear a hat and/or stripes)
3/3: Sleep Book (Wear a comfy outfit)
3/10: School Closed
Specials Schedule:
Monday- Art
Tuesday- Music & Art
Wednesday: E & I
Thursday- Gym & Music
Friday- Spanish, Gym, and Library every other week
Math
We are working on place value, making a ten to add and subtract, and strengthening our basic facts, missing addends, and data collection.
Fun Math links:
http://www.funbrain.com/math/
www.gamequarium.com/addition.html - 9k
www.internet4classrooms.com
www.adaptedmind.com/Math/Online
abcya.com
https://login.i-ready.com/
Science: We are learning about life cycles of plants and certain animals.
Language:
We are working on proper sentence writing and using details.
We will also be finishing up our personal narrative writing.
https://www.turtlediary.com/games/sentences.html
www.cookie.com/kids/games/simple-sentences.html
Reading
We are working on words and words that contain closed syllables.
Every Monday, the students will receive new trick words to add to their word notebook. These need to be reviewed on a daily basis with the suggested activities.
Please feel free to contact me through email or by calling me at (732)291-2020 ext. 1108