January 30, 2026

 Dear Families,

What a wonderful week we had! On the 100th day of school, the students did many fun activities including making creations with 100 items. The students are definitely 100 days smarter!  

Valentine's Day

We are all looking forward to Valentine's Day on February 13th. If you choose to include an item with your child's Valentines, please note that only non-food items are allowed.  Please see attached letter for more information! 

Literacy

Click here for the newest caregiver letter! 

First Grade Tricky Words

Here are the tricky words we have been or will be practicing this school year. Please have your child continue to practice reading and writing these words.  We have worked on Unit 1-4  in class so far.

Looking for some games and activities to help your child practice tricky words in a fun and exciting way?  Check out these ideas!

Math

Click here for the newest family letter.

Expected Behaviors

We are continuing to work hard on showing expected behaviors. Gentle reminders at home are very helpful. As a reminder the Cougar 5 are:

• Follow Directions

• Use Kind words

• Keep hands and feet to self  

• Make safe choices

• Do my Best

Important Dates

Thursday, February 5th- I am Me, We are Kildeer 

Friday, February 6- Super Bowl Day! - Wear your favorite football team’s jersey!

Friday, February 13th- Valentine’s Day Party

January 23, 2026

 Hi Families!

We hope you stayed warm during this chilly week! This week we started our next unit of science, The Sun, Moon and Stars. We began learning about the sun’s patterns and how shadows are formed.  Ask your child what they know about the sun rising and setting each day! 

100th Day of School!

Friday, January 30th is the 100th day of school!! First Grade has made us so much wiser and older.  :) If your child would like to participate in dressing up, then they can come as a 100-year-old person or wear a shirt themed for the 100th day.  This is completely optional and just for fun to honor the special day.  Please remember that we will still be going to specials that day, so bring gym shoes and wear an outfit that will be ok to go to P.E. in.  

Valentine's Day

We are all looking forward to Valentine's Day on February 13th. If you choose to include an item with your child's Valentines, please note that only non-food items are allowed.  Please see attached letter for more information! 

Literacy

Click here for the newest caregiver letter! 

First Grade Tricky Words

Here are the tricky words we have been or will be practicing this school year. Please have your child continue to practice reading and writing these words.  We have worked on Unit 1-4  in class so far.

Looking for some games and activities to help your child practice tricky words in a fun and exciting way?  Check out these ideas!

Expected Behaviors

We are continuing to work hard on showing expected behaviors. Gentle reminders at home are very helpful. As a reminder the Cougar 5 are:

• Follow Directions

• Use Kind words

• Keep hands and feet to self  

• Make safe choices

• Do my Best

Important Dates

-Friday, January 23rd-Crazy Hat/Hair Day

-Friday, January 30th-100th Day of School

Have a wonderful weekend! 

January 16, 2026

Dear Families,

The students have had so much fun finishing up their geography lesson this week! They have been working on learning about their special location. Ask your child about our Me on the Map project! 

100th Day of School!

Friday, January 30th is the 100th day of school!! First Grade has made us so much wiser and older.  :) If your child would like to participate in dressing up, then they can come as a 100-year-old person or wear a shirt themed for the 100th day.  This is completely optional and just for fun to honor the special day.  Please remember that we will still be going to specials that day, so bring gym shoes and wear an outfit that will be ok to go to P.E. in.  

Valentine's Day

We are all looking forward to Valentine's Day on February 13th. If you choose to include an item with your child's Valentines, please note that only non-food items are allowed.  Please see attached letter for more information! 

Literacy

Click here for the newest caregiver letter! 

First Grade Tricky Words

Here are the tricky words we have been or will be practicing this school year. Please have your child continue to practice reading and writing these words.  We have worked on Unit 1-4  in class so far.

Looking for some games and activities to help your child practice tricky words in a fun and exciting way?  Check out these ideas!

Math

Click here for the newest family letter.

Important Dates

Monday, January 19th- No School

Friday, January 23rd- Crazy hair and hat day

Friday, January 30th- 100th day of school

As always, thank you for your amazing support!  Have a wonderful weekend.

January 9, 2026

 Dear Families,

We hope you had a wonderful winter break with your children. We were so excited to see our students back at school this week!  Ready to kick off 2026 and continue all of the great learning!

Literacy

Click here for the newest caregiver letter! 

First Grade Tricky Words

Here are the tricky words we have been or will be practicing this school year. Please have your child continue to practice reading and writing these words.  We have worked on Unit 1-4  in class so far.

Looking for some games and activities to help your child practice tricky words in a fun and exciting way?  Check out these ideas!

Important Dates

January 13th - Early Release

January 19th- No School

As always, thank you for your amazing support!  Have a wonderful weekend.

December 19, 2025

Dear Families,

The class had so much fun with our classmates at our Winter Party today!  What a great way to kick off the start of Winter Break!  The class enjoyed participating in all of the games and activities.  Thank you to the parent volunteers who planned and led such amazing parties.  We are so appreciative to have your support!

Literacy

Click here for the newest caregiver letter! 

Winter Break Bingo (optional)

Are you looking for ways to help your child to practice their skills over winter break?  Click here to access an optional Winter Break Bingo Board!  Your child does not need to bring the Bingo board back to school.  

First Grade Tricky Words

Here are the tricky words we have been or will be practicing this school year. Please have your child continue to practice reading and writing these words.  We have worked on Unit 1-3  in class so far.

Looking for some games and activities to help your child practice tricky words in a fun and exciting way?  Check out these ideas!

December 12, 2025

Hi Families!

This week, we wrapped up our literacy unit on astronomy.  The class loved learning

all about our solar system!  Ask your child if they know any out-of-this-world facts

about the planets!  

Literacy

Click here for the newest caregiver letter! 

First Grade Tricky Words

Here are the tricky words we have been or will be practicing this school year. Please

have your child continue to practice reading and writing these words.  We have worked on Unit 1-3  in class so far.

Looking for some games and activities to help your child practice tricky words

in a fun and exciting way?  Check out these ideas!

Camping Day

On Wednesday, December 17th first grade is going to have a themed day of

learning.  We will be pretending to go on a camping trip and all of our

learning will be based around that theme.  If your child would like to dress

the part they can wear camping themed outfits.  Some examples would be

flannel shirts, outfits with forest animals on them, hiking boots… etc.  

Recess

Please send your child with coats and sweatshirts to keep them warm at

recess.  We try to go outside every day and we want to make sure that

your child is dressed appropriately for the weather. In order for students

to be able to play in snow, they must have snow boots and snow pants at

school. If you would like your child to keep any snow gear at school for the

winter, please talk with your child. If you plan to have your child take snow

attire home each day please send it in a sturdy reusable bag with their name

on it. Please label all items with your child’s first and last name.

Important Dates

The whole school is participating in theme days for the last week of school before Winter Break!

Monday: Frozen Day: Wear blue, white, sparkles and/or Frozen themed items

Tuesday: Class Color Day (Purple)

Wednesday: Cozy Sock Day - First grade is also having Camping Day!

Thursday: Sports Day

Friday: Pajama Day

Winter Break - No School Monday, December 22nd - Sunday, January 4th

School resumes Monday, January 5th

December 5, 2025

Dear Families,

What a great week of fun and learning we had.  The class worked so hard on MAP! We are proud of their growth mindset and ability to do hard things! 

Literacy

Click here for newest caregiver letter! 

First Grade Tricky Words

Here are the tricky words we have been or will be practicing this school year. Please have your child continue to practice reading and writing these words.  We have worked on Unit 1-3  in class so far.

Looking for some games and activities to help your child practice tricky words in a fun and exciting way?  Check out these ideas!

Recess

Please send your child with coats and sweatshirts to keep them warm at recess.  We try to go outside every day and we want to make sure that your child is dressed appropriately for the weather. In order for students to be able to play in snow, they must have snow boots and snow pants at school. If you would like your child to keep any snow gear at school for the winter, please talk with your child. If you plan to have your child take snow attire home each day please send it in a sturdy reusable bag with their name on it. Please label all items with your child’s first and last name.

Important Dates

December 9- Early Release