May 22-30: BOGO Book Fair
May 26: NO SCHOOL
May 27: Talent Show
May 28: Field Day
May 30: LAST DAY
First Grade 2024-2025 May 26 - 30, 2025
FIELD DAY
If your child’s afternoon transportation changes after the start of the school day, email your child’s teacher AND pgestransportation@bullitt.kyschools.us by 3:00pm. You no longer need to also call the office. Changes that are happening prior to the start of the day should still be written on paper and sent to school.
Starting May 19 through the end of the year please keep a towel (beach or bath, please put your student’s name on the tag or edge) and a complete change of clothes in your student’s backpack. :)
We just can’t believe the year has come to an end! We have loved teaching your student and hope you have the best summer!
Apply sunscreen before coming to school. If student needs to reapply, send the sunscreen with them. They must be able to reapply on their own.
Bring a water bottle, towel and a complete change of clothes (students will get wet!) in a small bag (reusable or grocery type). Please label all items!
Students do not need to bring his/her red folder or backpack. Any bag with field day items is fine!
Special Area
Mon- No School
Tues- Non Color
Wed- Field Day
Thurs- E
Fri- A
May 22-30: BOGO Book Fair
May 26: NO SCHOOL
May 27: Talent Show (tryout form)
May 28: Field Day
May 30: LAST DAY
Starting May 19 through the end of the year please keep a towel (beach or bath, please put your student’s name on the tag or edge) and a complete change of clothes in your student’s backpack. :)
First Grade 2024-2025 May 19 - 23, 2025
A Peek into Our Classroom...
If your child’s afternoon transportation changes after the start of the school day, email your child’s teacher AND pgestransportation@bullitt.kyschools.us by 3:00pm. You no longer need to also call the office. Changes that are happening prior to the start of the day should still be written on paper and sent to school.
Please make sure Chromebooks AND chargers are in the backpack daily. Both should be labeled with your student’s first and last name. Please do this if you have labels at home. Also, all decorative stickers must be removed by Monday. If your student is missing his/her charger, please contact your student’s teacher right away!
We will write a personal narrative this week, review and assess skills and have some fun!
Please pay special attention to the note above about Chromebooks and chargers and the note to the right about a towel and change of clothes!
Special Area
Mon- E
Tues- A
Wed- B
Thurs- C
Fri- D
May 19-23: BOGO Book Fair
May 26: NO SCHOOL
May 28: Field Day
May 30: LAST DAY
Starting May 19 please keep a towel (beach or bath, please put your student’s name on the tag or edge) and a complete change of clothes in your student’s backpack. :)
First Grade 2024-2025 May 12 - 16, 2025
A Peek into Our Classroom...
If your child’s afternoon transportation changes after the start of the school day, email your child’s teacher AND pgestransportation@bullitt.kyschools.us by 3:00pm. You no longer need to also call the office. Changes that are happening prior to the start of the day should still be written on paper and sent to school.
Beginning this week, please make sure Chromebooks AND chargers are in the backpack daily. Both should be labeled with your student’s first and last name. Please do this if you have labels at home. If your student is missing his/her charger, please contact your student’s teacher right away!
SEL - We will learn the character trait creativity. Family Connection
Phonics - We will learn ew, ui, ue (long u) and au, aw, augh. (Home Practice)
Reading - We will read and discuss biographies.
Math - We will solve word problems within 20 and practice fact fluency.
Writing - We will complete an informational piece and begin a narrative.
Science/Social Studies - We will continue to learn about the culture of Kentucky.
Special Area
Mon- E
Tues- A
Wed- B
Thurs- C
Fri- D
May 6: 6:00-7:00 Art Show
May 19-23: BOGO Book Fair
May 26: NO SCHOOL
May 28: Field Day
May 30: LAST DAY
First Grade 2024-2025 May 5 - 9, 2025
A Peek into Our Classroom...
If your child’s afternoon transportation changes after the start of the school day, email your child’s teacher AND pgestransportation@bullitt.kyschools.us by 3:00pm. You no longer need to also call the office. Changes that are happening prior to the start of the day should still be written on paper and sent to school.
SEL - We will learn the character trait creativity. Family Connection
Phonics - We will learn oo and u /oo/ and oo /u/. (Home Practice)
Reading - We will read and discuss biographies.
Math - We will solve word problems within 20.
Writing - We will continue to write an informational text.
Science/Social Studies - We will learn about the culture of Kentucky.
Special Area
Mon- E
Tues- A
Wed- B
Thurs- C
Fri- D
May 1: Hat Day for donation to BEHS Project Grad
May 2: NO SCHOOL
May 19-23: BOGO Book Fair
May 26: NO SCHOOL
May 28: Field Day
May 30: LAST DAY
First Grade 2024-2025 April 28 - May 2, 2025
A Peek into Our Classroom...
If your child’s afternoon transportation changes after the start of the school day, email your child’s teacher AND pgestransportation@bullitt.kyschools.us by 3:00pm. You no longer need to also call the office. Changes that are happening prior to the start of the day should still be written on paper and sent to school.
Please bring a donation for BEHS Project Grad and wear your Derby hat (or any hat) on Thursday!
SEL - We will continue the character trait courage. Family Connection
Phonics - We will review long vowel patterns and practice reading and writing words with those patterns.
Reading - We will read informational texts to learn more about Kentucky culture.
Math - We will continue to add a two digit number with a one digit number within 100.
Writing - We will continue to write an informational text.
Science/Social Studies - We will learn about Kentucky culture focusing on the Kentucky Derby Festival.
Special Area
Mon- A
Tues- B
Wed- C
Thurs- D
Fri- No School
April 25: APEX Fun Run
May 2: NO SCHOOL
May 19-23: BOGO Book Fair
May 26: NO SCHOOL
May 28: Field Day
May 30: LAST DAY
First Grade 2024-2025 April 21 - 25, 2025
A Peek into Our Classroom...
If your child’s afternoon transportation changes after the start of the school day, email your child’s teacher AND pgestransportation@bullitt.kyschools.us by 3:00pm. You no longer need to also call the office. Changes that are happening prior to the start of the day should still be written on paper and sent to school.
Online registration is now open! The grade level with the most online registrations by May 1st will win a popsicle party! AND every student that has registered by May 1st will be entered to win a gift card. Our team is about 90% registered!
Students will take the iReady Math Spring Diagnostic this week.
SEL - We will begin the character trait courage. Family Connection
Phonics - We will begin long vowel patterns with long o (oa, ow, oe) and long i (ie, igh). (Home Practice)
Reading - We will compare information from two texts on the same topic.
Math - We will continue to add a two digit number with a one digit number within 100.
Writing - We will continue to research and begin to write an informational text.
Science/Social Studies - We will continue a unit on maps.
Special Area
Mon- C
Tues- D
Wed- Non Color
Thurs- E
Fri- Non Color
April 15: APEX Kick Off Pep Rally
April 16: Class Pictures
April 18: Bernheim Field Trip
April 24/25: APEX Fun Run
May 2: NO SCHOOL
First Grade 2024-2025 April 14 - 18, 2025
A Peek into Our Classroom...
If your child’s afternoon transportation changes after the start of the school day, email your child’s teacher AND pgestransportation@bullitt.kyschools.us by 3:00pm. You no longer need to also call the office. Changes that are happening prior to the start of the day should still be written on paper and sent to school.
Online registration is now open! The grade level with the most online registrations by May 1st will win a popsicle party! AND every student that has registered by May 1st will be entered to win a gift card. Our team is about 70% registered!
Students will take the iReady READING Spring Diagnostic this week.
SEL - We will begin the character trait courage. Family Connection
Phonics - We will begin long vowel patterns with long a (ai, ay) and long e (ee, ea, ey). (Home Practice)
Reading - We will identify the main idea of informational text and supporting details.
Math - We will solve addition and subtraction problems with 2 digit and 1 digit numbers (no regrouping).
Writing - We will begin to brainstorm and research for an informational piece.
Science/Social Studies - We will continue a unit on maps.
Special Area
Mon- C
Tues- D
Wed- E
Thurs- Non Color
Fri- A
April 7: BULLITT DAY - No School for students
April 16: Class Pictures
April 18: Bernheim Field Trip
May 2: NO SCHOOL
First Grade 2024-2025 April 7 - 11, 2025
A Peek into Our Classroom...
If your child’s afternoon transportation changes after the start of the school day, email your child’s teacher AND pgestransportation@bullitt.kyschools.us by 3:00pm. You no longer need to also call the office. Changes that are happening prior to the start of the day should still be written on paper and sent to school.
Online registration is now open! The grade level with the most online registrations by May 1st will win a popsicle party! AND every student that has registered by May 1st will be entered to win a gift card.
SEL - We will begin the character trait courage. Family Connection
Phonics - We will review the R controlled vowel patterns (including w + or). (Home Practice)
Reading - We will identify the main idea of informational text and supporting details.
Math - We will solve addition and subtraction problems with 2 digit and 1 digit numbers (no regrouping).
Writing - We will begin to brainstorm and research for an informational piece.
Science/Social Studies - We will continue a unit on maps.
Special Area
Mon- NO SCHOOL
Tues- C
Wed- D
Thurs- E
Fri- A
March 31-April 4: Spring Break
April 7: BULLITT DAY - No School for students
April 16: Class Pictures
April 18: Bernheim Field Trip
May 2: NO SCHOOL
First Grade 2024-2025 March 24 - 28, 2025
A Peek into Our Classroom...
If your child’s afternoon transportation changes after the start of the school day, email your child’s teacher AND pgestransportation@bullitt.kyschools.us by 3:00pm. You no longer need to also call the office. Changes that are happening prior to the start of the day should still be written on paper and sent to school.
Information for our Bernheim field trip was sent home and is due by Wednesday, March 26th.
Online registration is now open! The grade level with the most online registrations by May 1st will win a popsicle party! AND every student that has registered by May 1st will be entered to win a gift card.
SEL - We will continue the character trait cooperation.
Phonics - We will learn the R controlled vowel patterns er and ir/ur. (Home Practice)
Reading - We will identify the main idea of informational text and supporting details.
Math - We will continue to use number lines to add and subtract.
Writing - We will continue to write and illustrate an opinion piece.
Science/Social Studies - We will begin a unit on maps.
Special Area
Mon- C
Tues- D
Wed- E
Thurs- A
Fri- B
March 31-April 4: Spring Break
April 7: BULLITT DAY - No School for students
April 16: Class Pictures
April 18: Bernheim Field Trip
May 2: NO SCHOOL
First Grade 2024-2025 March 17 - 21, 2025
A Peek into Our Classroom...
If your child’s afternoon transportation changes after the start of the school day, email your child’s teacher AND pgestransportation@bullitt.kyschools.us by 3:00pm. You no longer need to also call the office. Changes that are happening prior to the start of the day should still be written on paper and sent to school.
Information for our Bernheim field trip will come home on Monday and is due by Wednesday, March 26th.
Online registration is now open! The grade level with the most online registrations by May 1st will win a popsicle party! AND every student that has registered by May 1st will be entered to win a gift card.
SEL - We will continue the character trait cooperation.
Phonics - We will learn the R controlled vowel patterns ar and or/ore. (Home Practice)
Reading - We will identify who is telling the story (point of view).
Math - We will learn to use number lines to add and subtract.
Writing - We will continue to write and illustrate an opinion piece.
Science/Social Studies - We will learn how patterns affect the changing seasons.
Special Area
Mon- C
Tues- D
Wed- E
Thurs- A
Fri- B
March 10: School is IN SESSION
March 31-April 4: Spring Break
April 7: BULLITT DAY - No School for students
April 18: Tentative field trip to Bernheim
First Grade 2024-2025 March 10 - 14, 2025
A Peek into Our Classroom...
If your child’s afternoon transportation changes after the start of the school day, email your child’s teacher AND pgestransportation@bullitt.kyschools.us by 3:00pm. You no longer need to also call the office. Changes that are happening prior to the start of the day should still be written on paper and sent to school.
SEL - We will continue the character trait cooperation.
Phonics - We will learn y as long e and -le. (Home Practice)
Reading - We will identify who is telling the story (point of view).
Math - We will practice finding 10 more or 10 less than a given number including multiples of 10.
Writing - We will begin to write and illustrate an opinion piece.
Science/Social Studies - We will learn how patterns affect the changing seasons.
Special Area
Mon- C
Tues- D
Wed- E
Thurs- A
Fri- B
March 3-7: Read Across America Week
March 5: Shoebox Reading Parade
March 7: SPLASH - wear class shirt!
March 10: School is IN SESSION
March 31-April 4: Spring Break
April 7: BULLITT DAY - No School for students
April 18: Tentative field trip to Bernheim
First Grade 2024-2025 March 3 - 7, 2025
A Peek into Our Classroom...
If your child’s afternoon transportation changes after the start of the school day, email your child’s teacher AND pgestransportation@bullitt.kyschools.us by 3:00pm. You no longer need to also call the office. Changes that are happening prior to the start of the day should still be written on paper and sent to school.
Click here for Read Across America information!
SEL - We will begin the character trait cooperation.
Phonics - We will learn VCC (old, ost, olt, ild, ind) and y as long i. (Home Practice)
Reading - We will continue to identify the claim an author makes in text and the supporting reasons.
Math - We will compare numbers using symbols (>, <, =).
Writing - We will review an exemplar opinion piece and begin brainstorming for independent opinion pieces using literature to form an opinion.
Science/Social Studies - We will continue a unit on how space patterns impact daylight.
Special Area
Mon- D
Tues- E
Wed- A
Thurs- B
Fri- Non color
March 3-7: Read Across America Week
March 10: NO SCHOOL
March 31-April 4: Spring Break
April 7: BULLITT DAY - No School for students
April 18: Tentative field trip to Bernheim
First Grade 2024-2025 February 24 - 28, 2025
A Peek into Our Classroom...
If your child’s afternoon transportation changes after the start of the school day, email your child’s teacher AND pgestransportation@bullitt.kyschools.us by 3:00pm. You no longer need to also call the office. Changes that are happening prior to the start of the day should still be written on paper and sent to school.
Thank you for sending Valentine Grams to your PGE friends and teachers! PTA sold 1148!
Read Across America spirit wear store is open!
SEL - We will return to the character trait honesty.
Phonics - We will learn -tch and -dge. (Home Practice)
Reading - We will begin to identify the claim an author makes in text and the supporting reasons.
Math - We will return to place value and learn how to compare numbers.
Writing - We will introduce the idea of forming an opinion and begin to do so with prompts.
Science/Social Studies - We will continue a unit on how space patterns impact daylight.
Special Area
Mon- D
Tues- E
Wed- A
Thurs- B
Fri- C
March 3-7: Read Across America Week
March 10: NO SCHOOL
March 31-April 4: Spring Break
April 7: BULLITT DAY - No School for students
April 18: Tentative field trip to Bernheim
First Grade 2024-2025 February 17 - 21, 2025
A Peek into Our Classroom...
If your child’s afternoon transportation changes after the start of the school day, email your child’s teacher AND pgestransportation@bullitt.kyschools.us by 3:00pm. You no longer need to also call the office. Changes that are happening prior to the start of the day should still be written on paper and sent to school.
SEL - We will return to the character trait honesty.
Phonics - We will learn open/closed syllables and -tch. (Home Practice)
Reading - We will use text features of informational texts to identify the key idea.
Math - We will work on word problems within 20.
Writing - We will begin to write an independent informational book.
Science/Social Studies - We will continue a unit on how space patterns impact daylight.
Special Area
Mon- NTI
Tues- D
Wed- E
Thurs- A
Fri- B
February 10: NO SCHOOL
February 11-14: Kindness Spirit Week
Tuesday- 1st wear orange, K wear red
Wednesday- Twin Day
Thursday- Wear purple and teal for PGE
Friday- Wear red or pink
February 14: Friendship Party
March 3-7: Read Across America Week
March 10: NO SCHOOL
First Grade 2024-2025 February 10 - 14, 2025
A Peek into Our Classroom...
If your child’s afternoon transportation changes after the start of the school day, email your child’s teacher AND pgestransportation@bullitt.kyschools.us by 3:00pm. You no longer need to also call the office. Changes that are happening prior to the start of the day should still be written on paper and sent to school.
BCPS Random Acts of Kindness Spirit Week February 11-14, see dress up themes to the right!
Whew, what a winter we have! We hope everyone is healthy and ready for the week!
SEL - We will participate in BCPS Kindness Week lessons.
Phonics - We will learn compound words and closed/closed syllables. (Home Practice)
Reading - We will enjoy books about kindness and friendship.
Math - We will work on word problems within 20.
Writing - We will begin to research and gather facts for independent information writing.
Science/Social Studies - We will continue a unit on how space patterns impact daylight.
Special Area
Mon- No School
Tues- NTI
Wed- A
Thurs- B
Fri- C
February 3: 100th Day of School
February 10: NO SCHOOL
February 11-14: Kindness Spirit Week
Tuesday- 1st wear orange, K wear red
Wednesday- Twin Day
Thursday- Wear purple and teal for PGE
Friday- Wear red or pink
March 3-7: Read Across America Week
March 10: NO SCHOOL
First Grade 2024-2025 February 3 - 7, 2025
A Peek into Our Classroom...
If your child’s afternoon transportation changes after the start of the school day, email your child’s teacher AND pgestransportation@bullitt.kyschools.us by 3:00pm. You no longer need to also call the office. Changes that are happening prior to the start of the day should still be written on paper and sent to school.
BCPS Random Acts of Kindness Spirit Week February 11-14, see dress up themes to the right!
SEL - We will begin a new character trait - honesty.
Phonics - We will learn compound words and closed/closed syllables. (Home Practice)
Reading - We will explore the structure of poems.
Math - We will relate addition to subtraction and solve within 20.
Writing - We will begin to research and gather facts for independent information writing.
Science/Social Studies - We will begin a unit on how space patterns impact daylight.
Special Area
Mon- D
Tues- E
Wed- A
Thurs- B
Fri- C
February 1: DEADLINE for yearbook orders
Yearbook information - ORDER HERE
February 3: 100th Day of School
February 10: NO SCHOOL
February 11-14: Kindness Spirit Week
Tuesday- 1st wear orange, K wear red
Wednesday- Twin Day
Thursday- Wear purple and teal for PGE
Friday- Wear red or pink
March 3-7: Read Across America Week
March 10: NO SCHOOL
First Grade 2024-2025 January 27 - 31, 2025
A Peek into Our Classroom...
If your child’s afternoon transportation changes after the start of the school day, email your child’s teacher AND pgestransportation@bullitt.kyschools.us by 3:00pm. You no longer need to also call the office. Changes that are happening prior to the start of the day should still be written on paper and sent to school.
Yearbook sales END FEBRUARY 1! There will be no late orders and no extra yearbooks on hand! ORDER HERE
BCPS Random Acts of Kindness Spirit Week February 11-14, see dress up themes to the right!
SEL - We will continue the character trait of perseverance.
Phonics - We will learn -ing and open/closed syllables. (Home Practice)
Reading - We will continue to explore fables (tricky characters and central message/moral)..
Math - We will learn how to tell time to the hour and half hour on analog and digital clocks.
Writing - We will continue writing a class informational book.
Science/Social Studies - We will continue a unit on economics.
Special Area
Mon- D
Tues- E
Wed- A
Thurs- B
Fri- C
January 20: NO SCHOOL
February 1: DEADLINE for yearbook orders
Yearbook information - ORDER HERE
February 10: NO SCHOOL
March 3-7: Read Across America Week
March 10: NO SCHOOL
First Grade 2024-2025 January 20 - 24, 2025
A Peek into Our Classroom...
If your child’s afternoon transportation changes after the start of the school day, email your child’s teacher AND pgestransportation@bullitt.kyschools.us by 3:00pm. You no longer need to also call the office. Changes that are happening prior to the start of the day should still be written on paper and sent to school.
Yearbook sales END VERY SOON! There will be no late orders and no extra yearbooks on hand! ORDER HERE
SEL - We will the character trait of perseverance.
Phonics - We will learn -es and -ed. (Home Practice)
Reading - We will learn how to find the central message of texts.
Math - We will continue a unit on partitioning shapes.
Writing - We will begin a unit on informational writing by reading an exemplar piece and planning a class book.
Science/Social Studies - We will continue a unit on economics.
Special Area
Mon- No School
Tues- A
Wed- B
Thurs- C
Fri- D
First Grade 2024-2025 January 13 - 17, 2025
A Peek into Our Classroom...
If your child’s afternoon transportation changes after the start of the school day, email your child’s teacher AND pgestransportation@bullitt.kyschools.us by 3:00pm. You no longer need to also call the office. Changes that are happening prior to the start of the day should still be written on paper and sent to school.
Please remember that shoes MUST have a back strap as noted in the Student Handbook.
Students should bring a water bottle to school. Bottles must be able to fully close and work best if they fit in the side pouch of the backpack.
SEL - We will review the traits previously learned this year.
Phonics - We will learn VCe exceptions. (Home Practice)
Reading - We will read aloud books with lessons and review station work.
Math - We will begin a unit on partitioning shapes.
Writing - We will write about winter break and review the expectations for Writing Workshop and Writer’s Notebooks.
Science/Social Studies - We will continue a unit on economics.
Special Area
Mon- B
Tues- Non Color
Wed- C
Thurs- D
Fri- E
January 20: NO SCHOOL
February 1: DEADLINE for yearbook orders
Yearbook information - ORDER HERE
Thank you for your flexibility, understanding and hard work as we begin the second half of the year!
First Grade 2024-2025 January 6 - 10, 2025
A Peek into Our Classroom...
If your child’s afternoon transportation changes after the start of the school day, email your child’s teacher AND pgestransportation@bullitt.kyschools.us by 3:00pm. You no longer need to also call the office. Changes that are happening prior to the start of the day should still be written on paper and sent to school.
We hope you had a wonderful holiday season and winter break!
SEL - We will review the traits previously learned this year.
Phonics - We will learn VCe exceptions. (Home Practice)
Reading - We will read aloud books with lessons and review station work.
Math - We will begin a unit on partitioning shapes.
Writing - We will write about winter break and review the expectations for Writing Workshop and Writer’s Notebooks.
Science/Social Studies - We will continue a unit on economics.
January 7: School resumes
January 20: NO SCHOOL
February 1: DEADLINE for yearbook orders
Yearbook information - ORDER HERE
Special Area
Mon- BULLITT DAY
Tues- Non Color
Wed- B
Thurs- C
Fri- D
First Grade 2024-2025 December 16 - 20, 2024
A Peek into Our Classroom...
If your child’s afternoon transportation changes after the start of the school day, email your child’s teacher AND pgestransportation@bullitt.kyschools.us by 3:00pm. You no longer need to also call the office. Changes that are happening prior to the start of the day should still be written on paper and sent to school.
We hope you have a wonderful holiday season full of all the things that mean the most to you!
Students may wear PJs on Friday and while we have no other themed dress up days, we love to see all of their cute holiday clothes all week!
We are using this week to wrap up a variety of things including iReading Winter Diagnostic assessments, Best Friends stories and shapes. We will also be doing a variety of things to enjoy the holiday spirit.
Special Area
Mon- B
Tues- C
Wed- D
Thurs- E
Fri- A
December 23: Winter Break begins
January 6: Bullitt Day (no school)
January 7: School resumes
January 20: NO SCHOOL
Yearbook information - ORDER HERE
First Grade 2024-2025 December 9 - 13, 2024
A Peek into Our Classroom...
If your child’s afternoon transportation changes after the start of the school day, email your child’s teacher AND pgestransportation@bullitt.kyschools.us by 3:00pm. You no longer need to also call the office. Changes that are happening prior to the start of the day should still be written on paper and sent to school.
Please send in donations for our school wide STEM challenge before December 10th. We need standard toothpicks and mini marshmallows.
Students will take the winter iReady Diagnostic assessment in Reading and Math this week.
SEL - We will learn about empathy. Family Connection
Phonics - We will review the phonics skills we have learned so far.
Reading - We will wrap up learning about how things change through reading and begin to enjoy some holiday books.
Math - We will begin a unit on defining and non defining attributes of shapes.
Writing - We will continue to write and illustrate individual “Best Friend” stories.
Science/Social Studies - We will begin a unit on economics.
December 23: Winter Break begins
January 7: School resumes
January 20: NO SCHOOL
Yearbook information - ORDER HERE
Special Area
Mon- B
Tues- C
Wed- D
Thurs- E
Fri- A
First Grade 2024-2025 December 2 - 6, 2024
A Peek into Our Classroom...
If your child’s afternoon transportation changes after the start of the school day, email your child’s teacher AND pgestransportation@bullitt.kyschools.us by 3:00pm. You no longer need to also call the office. Changes that are happening prior to the start of the day should still be written on paper and sent to school.
Please send in donations for our school wide STEM challenge before December 10th. We need standard toothpicks and mini marshmallows.
Please keep an eye on the weather and make sure your student is dressed in appropriate clothing to play outside every day!
SEL - We will learn about empathy. Family Connection
Phonics - We will learn about the soft c and g sounds with Lesson 60 _ce and Lesson 61 _ge. Click here for effective implementation of the Home Practice.
Reading - We will use poetry to answer the question “how do animals change with the seasons?”.
Math - We will begin a unit on identifying coins and their value.
Writing - We will complete the winter district On Demand and begin writing individual narrative “Best Friend” stories,
Science/Social Studies - We will continue to learn how plants and animals are like, but not exactly like, their parents.
December 2-6: Santa Shop
December 7: Sweets with Santa - 1st sings at 3:45
December 23: Winter Break begins
January 7: School resumes
January 20: NO SCHOOL
Special Area
Mon- B
Tues- C
Wed- D
Thurs- E
Fri- A
First Grade 2024-2025 November 25 - 26, 2024
If your child’s afternoon transportation changes after the start of the school day, email your child’s teacher AND pgestransportation@bullitt.kyschools.us by 3:00pm. You no longer need to also call the office. Changes that are happening prior to the start of the day should still be written on paper and sent to school.
Mark your calendars for Saturday, December 7th for Sweets with Santa! 1st grade will perform at 3:45pm.
Please send in donations for our school wide STEM challenge before December 10th. We need standard toothpicks and mini marshmallows.
We will have some fun this week with the Thanksgiving Day parade and turkeys.
We wish you a Thanksgiving holiday full of joy, gratitude, delicious food and maybe a little shopping!
November 27-29: NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break
December 2-6: Santa Shop
December 7: Sweets with Santa - 1st sings at 3:45
Special Area
Mon- E
Tues- A
First Grade 2024-2025 November 18 - 22, 2024
A Peek into Our Classroom...
If your child’s afternoon transportation changes after the start of the school day, email your child’s teacher AND pgestransportation@bullitt.kyschools.us by 3:00pm. You no longer need to also call the office. Changes that are happening prior to the start of the day should still be written on paper and sent to school.
Mark your calendars for Saturday, December 7th for Sweets with Santa! 1st grade will perform at 3:45pm.
Please send in donations for our school wide STEM challenge before December 10th. We need standard toothpicks and mini marshmallows.
SEL - We will learn about gratitude. Family Connection
Phonics - We will begin long vowel patterns with the mommy/silent e (Lesson 57 e_e and Lesson 58 u_e). Click here for effective implementation of the Home Practice.
Reading - We will continue a unit on nonfiction text features.
Math - We will wrap up the current unit and assess on Friday.
Writing - We will complete our partner Best Friend stories.
Science/Social Studies - We will learn how plants and animals are like, but not exactly like, their parents.
November 11-22: Texas Roadhouse gift card fundraiser
November 27-29: NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break
December 2-6: Santa Shop
December 7: Sweets with Santa - 1st sings at 3:45
Can your student
tie his/her shoes?
Special Area
Mon- E
Tues- A
Wed- B
Thurs- C
Fri- D
First Grade 2024-2025 November 11 - 15, 2024
A Peek into Our Classroom...
If your child’s afternoon transportation changes after the start of the school day, email your child’s teacher AND pgestransportation@bullitt.kyschools.us by 3:00pm. You no longer need to also call the office. Changes that are happening prior to the start of the day should still be written on paper and sent to school.
Please have your student wear something patriotic/red, white or blue for Veteran’s Day Monday.
SEL - We will learn about gratitude. Family Connection
Phonics - We will learn long vowel patterns with the mommy/silent e (Lesson 55 i_e and Lesson 56 o_e). Click here for effective implementation of the Home Practice.
Reading - We will continue a unit on nonfiction text features.
Math - We will continue a unit on addition and subtraction within 10, specifically working on comparison problems and balanced equations.
Writing - We will continue to work on a Best Friend story with a partner.
Science/Social Studies - We will learn how plants and animals are like, but not exactly like, their parents.
November 11: Veteran’s Day program
November 11-22: Texas Roadhouse gift card fundraiser
November 27-29: NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break
December 2-6: Santa Shop
December 7: Sweets with Santa - 1st sings at 3:45
Special Area
Mon- program
Tues- A
Wed- B
Thurs- C
Fri- D
First Grade 2024-2025 November 4 - 8, 2024
A Peek into Our Classroom...
If your child’s afternoon transportation changes after the start of the school day, email your child’s teacher AND pgestransportation@bullitt.kyschools.us by 3:00pm. You no longer need to also call the office. Changes that are happening prior to the start of the day should still be written on paper and sent to school.
SEL - We will learn about gratitude.
Phonics - We will begin long vowel patterns with the mommy/silent e (Lesson 54 a_e). Click here for effective implementation of the Home Practice.
Reading - We will begin a unit on nonfiction text features.
Math - We will continue a unit on addition and subtraction within 10.
Writing - We will begin to plan and write Best Friend stories with a partner.
Science/Social Studies - We will continue a unit on government and the rights and responsibilities of citizens.
November 4: NO SCHOOL
November 5: NO SCHOOL
November 8: Wear a hat and make a donation of any amount to be given in honor of veterans at the assembly to USA Cares
November 11: Veteran’s Day program
November 11-22: Texas Roadhouse gift card fundraiser
November 27-29: NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break
December 2-6: Santa Shop
December 7: Sweets with Santa
First Grade 2024-2025 October 28 - 30, 2024
A Peek into Our Classroom...
If your child’s afternoon transportation changes after the start of the school day, email your child’s teacher AND pgestransportation@bullitt.kyschools.us by 3:00pm. You no longer need to also call the office. Changes that are happening prior to the start of the day should still be written on paper and sent to school.
Click here for information about Red Ribbon dress up days. Click here for information about the Red RIbbon poster and essay contest. Click here for information about the Safe Schools poster and essay contest. Posters and/or essays should be completed at home.
SEL - We will participate in Red Ribbon week.
Phonics - We will review and assess digraphs.
Reading - We will read and complete activities with Halloween themed books.
Math - We will continue a unit on addition and subtraction within 10.
Writing - We will write using Halloween themed prompts.
Science/Social Studies - We will continue a unit on government and the rights and responsibilities of citizens.
October 28-30: Red Ribbon dress up
October 21-November 1: Book Fair
October 29: Parent/Teacher Conferences 4:00-7:00
October 30: Classroom Fall/Halloween Celebrations
October 31: Bullitt Day and Parent/Teacher Conferences 1:00-3:30
November 1: NO SCHOOL
November 4: NO SCHOOL
November 5: NO SCHOOL
November 11: Veteran’s Day program
First Grade 2024-2025 October 21 - 25, 2024
A Peek into Our Classroom...
If your child’s afternoon transportation changes after the start of the school day, email your child’s teacher AND pgestransportation@bullitt.kyschools.us by 3:00pm. You no longer need to also call the office. Changes that are happening prior to the start of the day should still be written on paper and sent to school.
Click here to honor a Veteran at our program on Monday, November 11. This form must be filled out by Monday, October 21!
Click here for information about Red Ribbon dress up days. Click here for information about the Red RIbbon poster and essay contest. Click here for information about the Safe Schools poster and essay contest. Posters and/or essays should be completed at home.
SEL - We will continue a Character Strong unit on Responsibility. Family Connection- Responsibility
Phonics - We will begin UFLI phonics instruction with Lessons 51 (ng) and 52 (nk). Click here for effective implementation of the Home Practice.
Reading - We will read and discuss story elements of “The True Story of the Three LIttle Pigs” in anticipation of our field trip.
Math - We will continue a unit on addition and subtraction within 10.
Writing - We will write a class “Best Friends” story.
Science/Social Studies - We will begin a unit on government and the rights and responsibilities of citizens,
October 21: PGE Night at Shady Lane 4:00-7:00
October 21-November 1: Book Fair
October 25: Field Trip to Derby Dinner
October 29: Parent/Teacher Conferences 4:00-7:00
October 31: Bullitt Day and Parent/Teacher Conferences 1:00-3:30
November 1: NO SCHOOL
November 4: NO SCHOOL
November 5: NO SCHOOL
November 11: Veteran’s Day program
First Grade 2024-2025 October 14 - 18, 2024
A Peek into Our Classroom...
If your child’s afternoon transportation changes after the start of the school day, email your child’s teacher AND thomas.laws@bullitt.kyschools.us AND call the front office at 502-869-3400. If possible, please do this by 3:00pm.
Click here to honor a Veteran at our program on Monday, November 11. This form must be filled out by Monday, October 21!
Click here for information about Red Ribbon dress up days. Click here for information about the Red RIbbon poster and essay contest. Click here for information about the Safe Schools poster and essay contest. Posters and/or essays should be completed at home.
SEL - We will continue a Character Strong unit on Responsibility. Family Connection- Responsibility
Phonics - We will begin UFLI phonics instruction with Lessons 50 (wh and ph).. Click here for effective implementation of the Home Practice.
Reading - We will compare the characters and events in two fiction stories.
Math - We will continue a unit on addition and subtraction within 10.
Writing - We will begin to write a class “Best Friends” story.
Science/Social Studies - We will continue a science unit on light and sound.
October 18: Storybook Pumpkins DUE
October 21: PGE Night at Shady Lane 4:00-7:00
October 21-November 1: Book Fair
October 25: Field Trip to Derby Dinner
October 29: Parent/Teacher Conferences 4:00-7:00
October 31: Bullitt Day and Parent/Teacher Conferences 1:00-3:30
November 1: NO SCHOOL
November 4: NO SCHOOL
November 5: NO SCHOOL
November 11: Veteran’s Day program
First Grade 2024-2025 Sept 30 - Oct 4, 2024
A Peek into Our Classroom...
If your child’s afternoon transportation changes after the start of the school day, email your child’s teacher AND thomas.laws@bullitt.kyschools.us AND call the front office at 502-869-3400. If possible, please do this by 3:00pm.
If you are interested in getting a background check completed please contact our volunteer coordinator: Cheryl.Mayfield@bullitt.kyschools.us
Field trip permission form and student payment DUE Friday!!! We will let adult chaperones know of ticket availability as soon as possible.
Click here to honor a Veteran at our program on Monday, November 11.
SEL - We will continue a Character Strong unit on Responsibility. Family Connection- Responsibility
Phonics - We will begin UFLI phonics instruction with Lessons 48 (ch) and 49 (digraph review). Click here for effective implementation of the Home Practice.
Reading - We will continue to learn and identify story elements in fiction text using George and Martha stories.
Math - We will continue a unit on addition and subtraction within 10.
Writing - We will learn how to create a “big line” in an illustration and draw a character and setting to write about.
Science/Social Studies - We will continue a science unit on light and sound.
October 7-11: Fall Break
October 14: Bullitt Day- No School
October 25: Tentative Field Trip
October 31: NO SCHOOL
November 1: NO SCHOOL
November 4: Bullitt Day - Parent/Teacher Conferences
November 5: NO SCHOOL
November 11: Veteran’s Day program
First Grade 2024-2025 September 23 - 27, 2024
A Peek into Our Classroom...
If your child’s afternoon transportation changes after the start of the school day, email your child’s teacher AND thomas.laws@bullitt.kyschools.us AND call the front office at 502-869-3400. If possible, please do this by 3:00pm.
Yearbook drawing contest information here! We would LOVE to see the art of a student from our team on the cover! DUE FRIDAY!!!
If you are interested in getting a background check completed please contact our volunteer coordinator: Cheryl.Mayfield@bullitt.kyschools.us
Field trip information will come home Monday.
SEL - We will begin a Character Strong unit on Responsibility. Family Connection- Responsibility
Phonics - We will begin UFLI phonics instruction with Lessons 46 (voiced th) and 47 (unvoiced th). Click here for effective implementation of the Home Practice.
Reading - We will continue to learn and identify story elements in realistic fiction and fiction text.
Math - We will begin a unit on addition and subtraction within 10.
Writing - We will begin using our Writer’s Notebooks to draw using our directed drawing notebook and write a sentence or more to match the picture.
Science/Social Studies - We will continue a science unit on light and sound.
October 7-11: Fall Break
October 14: Bullitt Day- No School
October 25: Tentative Field Trip
October 31: NO SCHOOL
November 1: NO SCHOOL
November 4: Bullitt Day - Parent/Teacher Conferences
November 5: NO SCHOOL
First Grade 2024-2025 September 16 - 20, 2024
A Peek into Our Classroom...
If your child’s afternoon transportation changes after the start of the school day, email your child’s teacher AND thomas.laws@bullitt.kyschools.us AND call the front office at 502-869-3400. If possible, please do this by 3:00pm.
Yearbook drawing contest information here! We would LOVE to see the art of a student from our team on the cover!
If you are interested in getting a background check completed please contact our volunteer coordinator: Cheryl.Mayfield@bullitt.kyschools.us
SEL - We will continue a Character Strong unit on Respect. Family Connection- Respect
Phonics - We will begin UFLI phonics instruction with Lessons 44 (ck) and 45 (sh). Home Practice
Reading - Teachers will continue to assess reading levels with all students. We will continue a unit on story elements beginning with story elements.
Math - We will continue a unit on place value and understanding the value of digits in the ones and tens place. We will assess this standard on Friday.
Writing - We will continue directed drawing lessons as students learn to be authors and illustrators in writing.
Science/Social Studies - We will begin a science unit on light and sound.
September 16: Dot Day and Cereal Drive
September 20: Picture Day and
Fall Festival 5:30-8:00
October 7-11: Fall Break
October 14: Bullitt Day- No School
October 25: Tentative Field Trip
October 31: NO SCHOOL
November 1: NO SCHOOL
November 4: Bullitt Day - Parent/Teacher Conferences
November 5: NO SCHOOL
First Grade 2024-2025 September 9 - 13, 2024
A Peek into Our Classroom...
If your child’s afternoon transportation changes after the start of the school day, email your child’s teacher AND thomas.laws@bullitt.kyschools.us AND tiffanie.jones@bullitt.kyschools.us . If possible, please do this by 3:00pm.
Yearbook drawing contest information here! We would LOVE to see the art of a student from our team on the cover!
Please check out our requests for the Fall Festival Auction Baskets!
If you are interested in getting a background check completed please contact our volunteer coordinator: Cheryl.Mayfield@bullitt.kyschools.us
SEL - We will continue a Character Strong unit on Respect. Family Connection- Respect
Phonics - We will begin UFLI phonics instruction with Lessons 42 (ff, ll, ss, zz) and 43 (-all, -oll, -ull). Home Practice
Reading - Teachers will continue to assess reading levels with all students. We will begin a unit on story elements beginning with characters and setting.
Math - We will begin a unit on place value and understanding the value of digits in the ones and tens place.
Writing - We will continue directed drawing lessons as students learn to be authors and illustrators in writing.
Science/Social Studies - We will discuss how rules and laws make our lives better.
September 9-13: Childhood Cancer Awareness Dress Up
September 16: Dot Day and Cereal Drive
September 20: Picture Day and
Fall Festival 5:30-8:00
October 7-11: Fall Break
October 14: Bullitt Day- No School
October 25: Tentative Field Trip
First Grade 2024-2025 September 2 - 6, 2024
A Peek into Our Classroom...
If your child’s afternoon transportation changes after the start of the school day, email your child’s teacher AND thomas.laws@bullitt.kyschools.us AND tiffanie.jones@bullitt.kyschools.us . If possible, please do this by 3:00pm.
See the new Special Area schedule for our classes by clicking here.
Click here for our new schedule and information about a snack.
Yearbook drawing contest information here! We would LOVE to see the art of a student from our team on the cover!
Please check out our requests for the Fall Festival Auction Baskets!
SEL - We will continue a Character Strong unit on Respect. Family Connection- Respect
Phonics - We will assess phonics/spelling knowledge using Words Their Way.
Reading - Teachers will continue to assess reading levels with all students. Please read to or with your child at home!
Math - We will work with bead racks, counting and number writing. 1st graders should be able to count forward and backward from any number up to 120 by the end of the year. This is great to work on at home!
Writing - We will continue directed drawing lessons as students learn to be authors and illustrators in writing.
Science/Social Studies - We will discuss how rules and laws make our lives better.
September 2: NO SCHOOL- Labor Day
September 3: NO SCHOOL- Bullitt Day
September 16: Dot Day and Cereal Drive
September 20: Picture Day and
Fall Festival 5:30-8:00
If you are interested in getting a background check completed please contact our volunteer coordinator:
Cheryl.Mayfield@bullitt.kyschools.us
We encourage you to do this now if you have any interest in joining us on a field trip or volunteering in any way.
First Grade 2024-2025 August 26-30, 2024
A Peek into Our Classroom...
Classroom changes will happen Tuesday. Thank you for your patience and understanding during this transition. We have the best 1st grade teachers and believe that your child will have an amazing year!
If your child’s afternoon transportation changes after the start of the school day, email your child’s teacher AND thomas.laws@bullitt.kyschools.us AND tiffanie.jones@bullitt.kyschools.us . If possible, please do this by 3:00pm.
See the new Special Area schedule for our classes by clicking here.
Click here for our new schedule and information about a snack.
SEL - We will begin a Character Strong unit on Respect.
Phonics - We will continue to review short and long vowel sounds.
Reading - Teachers will begin to assess reading levels with all students. Please read to or with your child at home!
Writing - We will begin directed drawing lessons as students learn to be authors and illustrators in writing.
Math - We will work on counting and number writing. 1st graders should be able to count forward and backward from any number up to 120 by the end of the year. This is great to work on at home!
September 2: NO SCHOOL- Labor Day
September 3: NO SCHOOL- Bullitt Day
September 16: Dot Day and Cereal Drive
September 20: Picture Day and
Fall Festival 5:30-8:00
If you are interested in getting a background check completed please contact our volunteer coordinator:
Cheryl.Mayfield@bullitt.kyschools.us
We encourage you to do this now if you have any interest in joining us on a field trip or volunteering in any way.
With the change to our schedule and an earlier lunch, students may bring a small snack for mid-afternoon. Please do not send in candy, but instead a healthy snack that will give your student the energy to focus for the remainder of our day. Additionally, your student should be able to open and clean up the snack on his/her own.
Examples: Goldfish crackers, cheese stick, yogurt/fruit pouch, pretzels, banana, half of a sandwich.
Thank you for your support!
Mrs. Atkinson - Taco Night
Mrs. Borgelt - Ice Cream
Mrs. Gary - Family Fun
Mrs. Kruse - Baking
Mrs. Schneider - Golf/Top Golf
First Grade 2024-2025 August 19-23, 2024
A Peek into Our Classroom...
Special Area
Mon- Orange
Tues- Yellow
Wed- Green
Thurs- Red
Fri- Orange
First Grade Special Area Color Schedule
If your child’s afternoon transportation changes after the start of the school day, email your child’s teacher AND thomas.laws@bullitt.kyschools.us AND tiffanie.jones@bullitt.kyschools.us . If possible, please do this by 3:00pm.
We will begin using the Character Strong program with “Kindness Kick Off”.
We will review short and long vowel sounds.
We will continue iReady diagnostic and begin lessons.
Students will complete the fall On Demand writing assessment Thursday and Friday.
We reviewed these slides with students this morning regarding expectations at PGE.
September 2: NO SCHOOL- Labor Day
September 3: NO SCHOOL- Bullitt Day
September 16: Dot Day and Cereal Drive
September 20: Picture Day and
Fall Festival 5:30-8:00
If you are interested in getting a background check completed please contact our volunteer coordinator:
Cheryl.Mayfield@bullitt.kyschools.us
We encourage you to do this now if you have any interest in joining us on a field trip or volunteering in any way.
First Grade 2024-2025 August 12-16, 2024
A Peek into Our Classroom...
Special Area
Mon- Red
Tues- Orange
Wed- Yellow
Thurs- Green
Fri- Red
First Grade Special Area Color Schedule
If your child’s afternoon transportation changes after the start of the school day, email your child’s teacher AND thomas.laws@bullitt.kyschools.us AND tiffanie.jones@bullitt.kyschools.us . If possible, please do this by 3:00pm.
We are continuing to establish routines and procedures in the classroom.
Please take the time to read with your student each night.
Can your child tie his/her shoelaces? If not, we encourage you to practice at home!
Students will take the fall iReady Reading and Math assessment beginning Wednesday.
September 2: NO SCHOOL - Labor Day
September 3: NO SCHOOL - Bullitt Day
September 20: Picture Day
If you are interested in getting a background check completed please contact our volunteer coordinator:
Cheryl.Mayfield@bullitt.kyschools.us
We encourage you to do this now if you have any interest in joining us on a field trip or volunteering in any way.
First Grade 2024-2025 August 6-9, 2024
A Peek into Our Classroom...
Special Area
Tues- Red/Orange
Wed- Yellow/Green
Thurs- Non-color
Fri- Non-color
First Grade Special Area Color Schedule
Visit the Open House website for anything you may have missed on Thursday evening.
We will begin the year by establishing routines and procedures to help our classrooms run as efficiently as possible to maximize instructional time. We are also working to build and foster relationships to create a safe learning environment for our students.
Please take the time to read with your student each night.
Can your child tie his/her shoelaces? If not, we encourage you to practice at home!
Please remember to check your
child’s take home folder nightly. Place any written communication or money IN the plastic sleeve.
Please communicate with your student’s teacher if you are not receiving messages in our “Room” on the BCPS app.
If you are interested in getting a background check completed please contact our volunteer coordinator:
Cheryl.Mayfield@bullitt.kyschools.us
We encourage you to do this now if you have any interest in joining us on a field trip or volunteering in any way.