Students had a wonderful first week back at The Academy of Hope this past week. Teachers and staff were pleased to see how well behaved, courteous and kind students were. It reminded us how blessed we are as AOH Staff! This next week 1st grade will be incorporating Science into the new nine week period. We got a jumpstart this past week by re-examining our five senses and how they help us discover, investigate and learn. Now we head on to a unit of study (in text and otherwise) about plants. Both first grades will be planting seeds to observe how plants grow--what they need to successfully survive. This week is also Red Ribbon Week with activities for student and staff to participate in each day. Please check The Academy of Hope's Facebook page and your child's homework folder for day-specific activities:) We will incorporate plant study into all phases of the curriculum as we also read and write about different kinds of plants while integrating our Rigby ELA Curriculum. Everyday Math class and Home Links will be forthcoming, so please check your child's homework folder daily. New Spelling Vocabulary will be coming home also. Tests for Spelling Vocabulary will usually always be on Fridays. In case of change, you will be notified ahead of time. Look forward to seeing many of you on Monday, October 24 for Parent/Teacher Conferences. Have a great week!!! Don't forget to click on the links provided on last blog that take you to Spelling City (first grade word families activities by me) and Math activities:)