LITERACY- We are using mentor texts before each session of Writing Workshop. We notice what the author and illustrator have done in the book. Right now we are trying to write one idea of the story on each page and make sure the illustration goes with the writing.  We have books about pets, ninjas, our families, snowmen/women, legos, fiction and non-fiction!

MATH- We will be adding and subtracting to 20 by making ten. Practice math facts with your child at home.  Kakooma is a fun way to practice--see who can find the answer the fastest!

BIBLE- February's  Bible verse is Proverbs 3:5-6  "Trust in the Lord and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make your paths straight." We will continue learning more about Elisha.

HISTORY- We will finish our study of Ancient Egypt. It is our hope that students will want to keep learning and reading more about it!

SCIENCE- We will begin working on our science fair project soon! More details to come.

*Please don't forget to send a snack for your child each day, in a separate bag than lunch. Many thanks!

**Please remember to send a hat, gloves/mittens and winter coat daily with your child**

UPCOMING EVENTS

First Grade Parent Project- is the week of Feb. 9. See the WAAG, under Lower School, for the link to sign up, or go to www.covenantptc.org and click on the link for Find Your Project.

Wednesdays- 8:30-9:00-Please join us for Chapel!

Fridays- Relaxed dress days. Please see handbook for dress guidelines.

February 4-5 1:15-2:45, Mrs. Marks' class walk to Great Harvest Bread Company on Feb. 4 and Ms. Wilke's class on Feb. 5th. Send an umbrella with your child if rain is predicted.

February 11- Jump Rope for Heart

February 13-16- Winter break- If more than 2 days have been missed due to snow, we will have school on Feb. 13

March 7- annual auction

March 13- noon dismisal for Parent/Teacher Conferences

March 14- no school, conferences all day

March 16- no school, teacher workday