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Monthly Themes & Events
**This is not an exact list of everything we do every year, but a rough idea of some of the fun we will have in First Grade.
September
Science ~ Five Senses
Social Studies ~ All about “Me” & Friendship
Sunflowers & Apples
The Mud Flap Olympics by James Stevenson
Trip to “Sycamore Park”
October
Science ~ Skeletal System
Social Studies ~ Columbus
Spiritual Emphasis Week
All about Sam by Lois Lowry
Trip to "Barton Orchards"
November
Social Studies ~ Thanksgiving & Early America
Family Tree Project
Scarecrows
The Trumpet of the Swan by E.B. White
December
Science ~ Animals in Winter
Social Studies ~ Christmas around the World
Continents
Gingerbread Men
Gingerbread Houses
January
Science ~ Penguins
Snowflakes & Snowmen
Social Studies ~ Martin L. King Jr.
Trip to “The Library”
February
Science ~ The Water Cycle
Social Studies ~ Groundhog’s Day
Valentines Day & 100th Day of School
Social Studies ~ President’s Day
Charlie & the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl
March
Science ~ Solar System
Science Fair
The Cricket in Times Square by George Selden
Trip to the "Bank"
April
Poetry
Social Studies ~ Easter
Science ~ Oviparous/Viviparous Animals
May
Stanford Achievement Tests
Social Studies ~ Mother’s Day
Science ~ Plants, Insects & Spiders
Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White
Trip to see “Charlotte’s Web”
June
Social Studies ~ Father’s Day
Spirit Week & Field Day
End of the Year Activities
Trip to “Bronx Zoo”
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