BPS Vision: Excellence…from All… for All First Grade News September 25-29, 2017 BPS Vision: Excellence…from All… for All Mission of BPS: r Nichols Purpose Statement: r To expect A’s and strive for excellence in EVERY area: Academics Activities Attitude The Purpose of Nichols Elementary is to create an engaging and safe school environment for the younger generation by providing higher levels of instructional opportunities in promoting life-long curiosity, learning, and well-being. A peek at the week: Homework: * Math: Ready Lesson 7 I-Ready Math Math Facts in a Flash Reading: “How Animals Communicate” Anchor Text I-Ready Reading AR Reading THIS WEEK’S HOMEWORK Monday: reading comprehension Tuesday: number partners for 6 & 7 Wednesday: commas in a series Thursday: spelling 3x each Friday: Have a great weekend! Spelling words and sentences: Words to know: drip 4. frog trick 5. grin crib 6. prep Brad and Mom had a good trip. animal 4. some of 5. make how 6. why Mark Your Calendar: Upcoming Tests: September 28: Early Literacy Carnival September 29: Field Trip money due October 3: Field Trip Spelling test- r blend patterned words Reading- CTA Math test- CTA Grammar test- commas in a series