Class One News

Class One Announcements

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  • April Bridge Book Discussion Questions

    We are excited to continue our Community and Inclusion initiative in Lower School, Building Bridges with Books, with our third and final selection for this school year. This program fosters a sense of unity and understanding among our students by exploring diverse perspectives through literature. Every Lower School faculty member will receive a copy of the featured Bridge Book for their classroom, creating a shared reading experience within our community.

    Our April Bridge Book is We Are Definitely Human by X. Fang, a hilarious alien invasion story with a feel-good message about what it means to be human. Here are some talking points you might use to engage your child with We Are Definitely Human:
    • What do the Lis learn about acceptance and kindness from their visitors?
    • Have you ever felt alone or "alien"? How did you handle it?
    • How can you make others feel welcome?
    We hope this book sparks meaningful conversations in our Lower School community!

  • Chapel Chums Give Back (4/16/25)

    Our April after-school service event will be on Wednesday, April 16th for interested students in Kindergarten, Class One, and Class Five. We will meet in the LS Cafeteria from 3:15-4:00 to decorate and assemble "Sunflower Sacks" for Nora’s Home, which serves patients awaiting or recovering from organ transplants. 

    Guests at Nora's Home often spend long days at clinic and miss meals. Sunflower Sacks help provide an easy snack for guests to bring with them to long clinic appointments.

    Interested students should sign up in the Lower School office so that we have enough supplies.

  • Class 1 Parents Day Chapel (4/28/25)

    Please save the date for Class One's annual Parents Day Chapel on April 28th. The service will begin at 8:25 in St. John the Divine Church and will be led by Class One students. Reserved seating will be in the front of the sanctuary for all Class One parents. Due to First Steps preschool dropoff, please plan to park in Taub and walk over to the church with your raptor badge on. A reception will be held in each Class 1 classroom immediately following the service and should wrap up by 10:30. More information will come from your child's advisor closer to the event.
    Note: All Class One students must be in performance attire on this day.

  • Important Dates

    Important dates for Class One will be listed here for you to mark your calendar.
    We kindly request that the events marked with an asterisk * are only attended by those parents who have signed up.
    • 4/28/25: Class 1 Parents Day Chapel
    • 5/16/25: Mav-a-Palooza & Chapel Chum Celebration
    • 5/21/25: LS Closing Celebration @ 8:45am in Lowe Theater

  • Kids Tennis Day @ SJS (4/13/25)

    Come join the fun at a FREE tennis event for students in grades K-5 on Sunday, April 13th at the Blanton Tennis Center.

    Students in Kindergarten - Class 3 will meet from 2-3pm, and students in Classes 4 and 5 will meet from 3-4pm.

    Click HERE for a flyer and to RSVP!

  • LS Night at the Softball Game (4/4/25)

    All students and families are invited to join us for Lower School Night at the Varsity Softball game on Friday, April 4th. Meet under Big Red anytime between 3:15 and 4:15 to make spirit posters and have a popsicle, then we’ll all walk over to the new softball fields around 4:30. Pre-game events will begin at 4:45, and the game will start at 5:00.

  • Maverick Madness Spirit Day (4/4/25)

    Our next Maverick Madness Spirit Day will be on Friday, April 4th. Students may wear as much red, black, and SJS gear as possible, or they may wear their normal uniform. Please see page 31 of the Lower School Handbook for specific guidelines for out-of-uniform dress.

  • Social-Emotional Learning

    During the month of April, our Sharing Circle topics will revolve around communication and creation with self and others. We will discuss being a friend, being mindful, finding mindful coping strategies, and empathy. 
     
    Books:
    • A Little Spot Makes Friends by Diane Alber
    • I Am Peace by Susan Verde
    • You, Me, and Empathy by Jayneen Sanders
     
    Table Talk Discussions: 
    • Why is it important to treat others as we wish to be treated? What does that look and sound like?
    • What is the difference between being mindful and having a mind full? 
    • How can you show empathy for others? 
     
    Upcoming Wellness Events:
     
    When: April 9, 2025
    Where: Online - Click to register
    Topic: ISACS Parent Webinar Series: Planning for Summers of Growth & Joy 
    Speaker: Michael Thompson
     
    When: April 23, 2025 @ 8:45-10:00
    Where: Chao Assembly Hall
    Topic: K-12 Parent Wellness Event: The Teen Brain

Class One Curriculum Snapshots

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  • Math

    • Naming two and three-dimensional shapes
    • Sorting shapes based on features 
    • Apply our knowledge of geometry while constructing our own shape project

  • Language Arts

    • Exploring various forms of poetry and encouraging creative expression
    • Identifying common elements of poetry (rhythm, rhyme, simile, metaphor)

  • Social Studies

    • creating poetry to sequence past events and explain their impact on people's lives
    • understanding poems that express personal or historical events using imagery and emotion

  • Science

    • Identifying the basic parts of plants
    • Exploring how the physical parts of plants help them meet their basic needs
    • Observing and recording changes plants go through from seed to seedling

  • Spanish

    • Using vocabulary about colors, numbers, family members, and feelings
    • Reading simple stories
    • Answering questions about a story

  • Art

    • Drawing a collection of turtle figurines from observation, noticing variations in size, shape, and design and looking from different perspectives
    • Creating a turtle relief sculpture in clay, focusing on texture and design

  • Music

    • Reading and writing patterns that contain so, mi, and la
    • Identifying and demonstrating strong and weak beats in known and new songs and rhymes
    • Preparing for our upcoming Parents’ Day program

  • Library

    • Creating student book recommendations
    • Practicing library location skills

  • Tech Lab

    • Exploring computer science concepts through the use of hands on and online activities through Code Studio
    • Continuing to use the typing program Typing Club to practice keyboarding skills to develop knowledge of key placement
    • Expanding our knowledge of the use of keyboard shortcuts to execute tasks on the computer that usually require a mouse click

  • P.E.

    • Working on balance and strength through Maverick Obstacle Courses 
    • Exploring striking with long-handled implements, including bats and clubs
    • Celebrating the year’s progress with a Cosmic Bowling event

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Resources

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  • Common Sense Media
    If in doubt, check it out! A great resource to check the age appropriateness of books, movies, apps, games  and other media is Common Sense Media. In addition to reviews they address issues associated with the use of all kinds of media.
     

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