1st Grade Newsletter – Friday, March 20th, 2026
March 24: College Shirt Day/Wear a college shirt!
March 26: Field trip to Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary for homerooms of Acker/Brumleve/Hartsock
We will leave school around 9:15am and return by 12:30pm.
Students should wear their house T-shirt, socks, and tennis shoes. This field trip has an outdoor component. Students do not have to wear SSA bottoms but may wear something appropriate for an outdoor activity.
March 26: Art Night
ORDER YOUR YEARBOOK TODAY!
The yearbook committee has to turn in a final count to production soon! The last day to place an order will be Friday, March 27th. If you are not sure if you have already placed an order, please contact Mrs. Tanner at amy.tanner@mnps.org.
To place your order visit yearbookordercenter.com and use code 26776. Books will be delivered to your child’s classroom in mid-May.
You do not want to miss this amazing book of memories!
March 31: Field trip to Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary for homerooms of Faison/Tanner
We will leave school around 9:15am and return around 12:30pm.
Please don’t forget to sign and return your child’s permission slip. The cost per student is $17.00 and can be paid at schoolcashonline.com
April 3: Spring Holiday/No School for Students
April 11: Spring Auction-A Night of Wonder
May 5: No School for students/PD Day for teachers/Primary Election Day May 8: Field Day
May 15: Field Day Rain Date
Social Studies: Studies Weekly #8 “Past, Present and Future Events” Personal Timelines
Spelling Words: trucker kitten parked duck add planned offer shred could was
Phonics: Blending, segmenting, tricky words, and decodable texts Skills: Review & Practice: Spelling Alternatives ‘r’, ‘rr’, and ‘wr’ for ‘r’ Tricky Words: stagecoach picture
Wit & Wisdom
Focusing Question: How does William use the powerful force of the wind?
Focusing Question: How do characters respond to the powerful force of the wind?
Texts: The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, William Kambwamba Math: 3-Dimensional Shapes