Bible- We will learn about the good news of Jesus' resurrection.

Science- Our next unit is on length and weight.

History- We will begin a unit on westward expansion, including Lewis and Clark, on April 28th. This unit culminates in our trip to the Lewis and Clark Exploratory Center at Darden Towe Park, here in Charlottesville. 

Literacy- Our last read aloud novel is Charlotte's Web. We will learn about characters, setting, and plot as we dig into this wonderful and classic book. We will continue learning about suffixes, and then prefixes.

Math- We are learning to subtract one and two digit numbers, with and without regrouping. We use place value sticks and mats. Please be sure to send in small earphones for your child, as we will use them with laptops during math stations! Put them in a ziplock bag, labelled with your child's name.

 Upcoming Events

Upcoming relaxed dress days- 4/25, 5/9 and 5/23

Easter Break- Friday, April 18- Monday, April 21

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) Night-Thur, Apr 24, 6:30-8:00pm.  Sixth grade scientists will be on hand to give tours and answer questions about their Ancient Technology Projects. You and your children will also be able to participate in micro-sized STEM activities, some geared specifically for students in K-2 and others for students in grades 3-6. 

Friday, April 25: July birthday snack, relaxed dress day, and

    ***Picnic & Faculty/Parent Basketball Game-  5-7pm. This is a  really fun event, please come! There are usually some surprise guest players too!

Grandparents Day- Friday, May 2. Dismiss at 11:45

5th and 6th grade production of Peter Pan-Friday, May 2 and Saturday, May 3- 7:00 pm,  at the Upper School Performing Arts Center

Trip to Lewis and Clark Exploratory Center-Tuesday, May 6, 9:15-12:00

Rising 2nd grade Brown Bag Lunch-Thursday, May 15, 12:00pm.  Please try to attend, especially if you were not able to make it to Preview Night, as you will learn a lot about second grade.

Friday, May 16th- Field Day, 8:45-12:00

Memorial Day- Monday, May 26, no school

First Grade end of year picnic- Tuesday, May 27th, 11-2, at Greenleaf Park, all are welcome!

Last day of classes- Thursday, May 29th

Closing Ceremony- Friday, May 30th- 8:30am