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Week of December 8, 2025

Monday December 8 lunes 8 de diciembre
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Your classroom's week at a glance La semana de tu salón de un vistazo
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Cartagena 🎵 Music Música 🔬 Science Ciencias 🏀 PE Educación Física 🏀 PE Educación Física 📚 Library Biblioteca
Colombia 🔬 Science Ciencias 🏀 PE Educación Física 🏀 PE Educación Física 📚 Library Biblioteca 🎨 Art Arte
España 🏀 PE Educación Física 🏀 PE Educación Física 📚 Library Biblioteca 🎨 Art Arte 🎵 Music Música
DR 📚 Library Biblioteca 🎨 Art Arte 🎵 Music Música 🔬 Science Ciencias 🏀 PE Educación Física
Managua 🏀 PE Educación Física 📚 Library Biblioteca 🎨 Art Arte 🎵 Music Música 🔬 Science Ciencias
Venezuela 🎨 Art Arte 🎵 Music Música 🔬 Science Ciencias 🏀 PE Educación Física 🏀 PE Educación Física

What We're Learning Lo Que Estamos Aprendiendo

Welcome · Math · Literacy Bienvenida · Mates · Lectura

From your teacher De tu maestra

Our Spelling Bee is Monday, December 8. Please ask students to study the words we sent out weeks ago. Also, remind them to be good sports as only one person per class will have a chance to move on to the School Spelling Bee!

Nuestro concurso de ortografia es el lunes 8 de diciembre. Por favor, pidanles a los estudiantes que estudien las palabras que les enviamos hace semanas. Ademas, recuerdenles que sean amables, ya que solo una persona por clase tendra la oportunidad de pasar al concurso de ortografia escolar.

Math News Noticias de Matemáticas

In math, we will be launching our 3rd module on the properties on operations and learn which strategies help us solve our math problems easier. At home, continue to practice counting on and back from a number. Have your kiddo solve the following problems and encourage them to draw to solve: 18-5= __ , 8+12= __ , and 21+7= __.

En matematicas, comenzaremos nuestro tercer modulo sobre las propiedades de las operaciones y que estrategias nos ayudan a resolver nuestros problemas matematicos con mayor facilidad. En casa, continuen practicando el conteo progresivo y regresivo. Pidan a sus hijos que resuelvan los siguientes problemas y animenlos a dibujar para resolverlos: 18-5 = __, 8 + 12 = __ y 21 + 7 = __.

Literacy News Noticias de Lectura y Escritura

This week, students will be organizing and finalizing their bilingual animal books and completing their end-of-unit writing assessments in both Spanish and English as we wrap up our unit on endangered animals.

In Spanish word study, we will work with words that include “y” and “ll”, and students can practice reading and writing the words: sombrilla, lluvia, yate, yoyo, llave, llora, llamada, and payaso at home. Please continue supporting your child’s reading by spending 20 minutes each day reading together.

Esta semana, estaremos organizando nuestro libro bilingue sobre el animal que elegimos y finalizaremos nuestra unidad sobre animales en peligro de extincion con nuestras evaluaciones de escritura.

En estudio de palabras trabajaremos palabras que incluyen “y” y “ll”. En casa, por favor practiquen leer y escribir las palabras: sombrilla, lluvia, yate, yoyo, llave, llora, llamada y payaso. Recuerden continuar leyendo 20 minutos diarios.

ROARS

This week's shout-outs Reconocimientos de la semana

Congratulations to this week's ROARS students for showing outstanding character! ¡Felicitaciones a los estudiantes ROARS de esta semana por demostrar carácter sobresaliente!

Cartagena
Camila M.
Colombia
Giavaughnni G.
España
Amias M.
DR
Karla T.
Managua
Mercedes D.
Venezuela
Elias R.

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First Grade

A weekly classroom letter, in two languages, for the families of Bancroft Elementary School.

Vol. I · Issue 15 Washington, DC · December 8, 2025
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115 days remaining 115 días restantes
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Day A
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This Week's Roars

This Week's ROARS

Los ROARS de la Semana

Congratulations to this week's 1st grade ROAR winners!

Cartagena
Cartagena
Camila M.
Colombia
Colombia
Giavaughnni G.
España
España
Amias M.
DR
DR
Karla T.
Managua
Managua
Mercedes D.
Venezuela
Venezuela
Elias R.
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From the Teacher

A note for this week.

Our Spelling Bee is Monday, December 8. Please ask students to study the words we sent out weeks ago. Also, remind them to be good sports as only one person per class will have a chance to move on to the School Spelling Bee!

Nuestro concurso de ortografia es el lunes 8 de diciembre. Por favor, pidanles a los estudiantes que estudien las palabras que les enviamos hace semanas. Ademas, recuerdenles que sean amables, ya que solo una persona por clase tendra la oportunidad de pasar al concurso de ortografia escolar.

“Please ask students to study the words we sent out weeks ago” «Por favor, pidanles a los estudiantes que estudien las palabras que les enviamos hace semanas» From your teacher
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The Specials Board

Week of December 8 · Days A–E Semana del 8 de diciembre · Días A–E
M A T B W C Th D F E
Cartagena Cartagena 🎵 Music 🔬 Sci 🏀 PE 🏀 PE 📚 Lib
Colombia Colombia 🔬 Sci 🏀 PE 🏀 PE 📚 Lib 🎨 Art
España España 🏀 PE 🏀 PE 📚 Lib 🎨 Art 🎵 Music
DR DR 📚 Lib 🎨 Art 🎵 Music 🔬 Sci 🏀 PE
Managua Managua 🏀 PE 📚 Lib 🎨 Art 🎵 Music 🔬 Sci
Venezuela Venezuela 🎨 Art 🎵 Music 🔬 Sci 🏀 PE 🏀 PE

► Highlighted row is your selected classroom. ► La fila resaltada es tu salón seleccionado.

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Mathematics

What we're learning this week.

In math, we will be launching our 3rd module on the properties on operations and learn which strategies help us solve our math problems easier. At home, continue to practice counting on and back from a number. Have your kiddo solve the following problems and encourage them to draw to solve: 18-5= __ , 8+12= __ , and 21+7= __.

En matematicas, comenzaremos nuestro tercer modulo sobre las propiedades de las operaciones y que estrategias nos ayudan a resolver nuestros problemas matematicos con mayor facilidad. En casa, continuen practicando el conteo progresivo y regresivo. Pidan a sus hijos que resuelvan los siguientes problemas y animenlos a dibujar para resolverlos: 18-5 = __, 8 + 12 = __ y 21 + 7 = __.

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Literacy

Reading & writing news.

This week, students will be organizing and finalizing their bilingual animal books and completing their end-of-unit writing assessments in both Spanish and English as we wrap up our unit on endangered animals.

In Spanish word study, we will work with words that include “y” and “ll”, and students can practice reading and writing the words: sombrilla, lluvia, yate, yoyo, llave, llora, llamada, and payaso at home. Please continue supporting your child’s reading by spending 20 minutes each day reading together.

Esta semana, estaremos organizando nuestro libro bilingue sobre el animal que elegimos y finalizaremos nuestra unidad sobre animales en peligro de extincion con nuestras evaluaciones de escritura.

En estudio de palabras trabajaremos palabras que incluyen “y” y “ll”. En casa, por favor practiquen leer y escribir las palabras: sombrilla, lluvia, yate, yoyo, llave, llora, llamada y payaso. Recuerden continuar leyendo 20 minutos diarios.

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Published Mondays by your 1st grade team at Bancroft Elementary School, Washington, DC. Set in Fraunces & DM Sans. Printed at your kitchen table. Publicado los lunes por el equipo de primer grado de la Escuela Primaria Bancroft, Washington DC. Compuesto en Fraunces y DM Sans. Impreso en su mesa de cocina.

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Our Spelling Bee is Monday, December 8. Please ask students to study the words w

Our Spelling Bee is Monday, December 8. Please ask students to study the words we sent out weeks ago. Also, remind them to be good sports as only one person per class will have a chance to move on to the School Spelling Bee!

Nuestro concurso de ortografia es el lunes 8 de diciembre. Por favor, pidanles a los estudiantes que estudien las palabras que les enviamos hace semanas. Ademas, recuerdenles que sean amables, ya que solo una persona por clase tendra la oportunidad de pasar al concurso de ortografia escolar.

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Math

In math, we will be launching our 3rd module on the properties on operations and

In math, we will be launching our 3rd module on the properties on operations and learn which strategies help us solve our math problems easier. At home, continue to practice counting on and back from a number. Have your kiddo solve the following problems and encourage them to draw to solve: 18-5= __ , 8+12= __ , and 21+7= __.

En matematicas, comenzaremos nuestro tercer modulo sobre las propiedades de las operaciones y que estrategias nos ayudan a resolver nuestros problemas matematicos con mayor facilidad. En casa, continuen practicando el conteo progresivo y regresivo. Pidan a sus hijos que resuelvan los siguientes problemas y animenlos a dibujar para resolverlos: 18-5 = __, 8 + 12 = __ y 21 + 7 = __.

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Literacy

This week, students will be organizing and finalizing their bilingual animal boo

This week, students will be organizing and finalizing their bilingual animal books and completing their end-of-unit writing assessments in both Spanish and English as we wrap up our unit on endangered animals.

In Spanish word study, we will work with words that include “y” and “ll”, and students can practice reading and writing the words: sombrilla, lluvia, yate, yoyo, llave, llora, llamada, and payaso at home. Please continue supporting your child’s reading by spending 20 minutes each day reading together.

Esta semana, estaremos organizando nuestro libro bilingue sobre el animal que elegimos y finalizaremos nuestra unidad sobre animales en peligro de extincion con nuestras evaluaciones de escritura.

En estudio de palabras trabajaremos palabras que incluyen “y” y “ll”. En casa, por favor practiquen leer y escribir las palabras: sombrilla, lluvia, yate, yoyo, llave, llora, llamada y payaso. Recuerden continuar leyendo 20 minutos diarios.

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ROARS

6 shout-outs this week
★ 6

Congratulations to this week's character stars!

Cartagena
Camila M.
Cartagena
Colombia
Giavaughnni G.
Colombia
España
Amias M.
España
DR
Karla T.
DR
Managua
Mercedes D.
Managua
Venezuela
Elias R.
Venezuela

Bancroft 1st Grade Weekly

Issue 15 · December 8, 2025

School Year at a Glance
16/44
Week
115
school days remaining
Coming Up
  • Dec 22–24 Winter Recess No School
  • Dec 25 Christmas Day No School
  • Dec 26–31 Winter Recess No School
  • Jan 1 New Year's Day No School
  • Jan 2 Professional Development Day No School
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Monday
Day A
Tuesday
Day B
Wednesday
Day C
Thursday
Day D
Friday
Day E
Cartagena 🎵
Music
🔬
Science
🏀
PE
🏀
PE
📚
Library
Colombia 🔬
Science
🏀
PE
🏀
PE
📚
Library
🎨
Art
España 🏀
PE
🏀
PE
📚
Library
🎨
Art
🎵
Music
DR 📚
Library
🎨
Art
🎵
Music
🔬
Science
🏀
PE
Managua 🏀
PE
📚
Library
🎨
Art
🎵
Music
🔬
Science
Venezuela 🎨
Art
🎵
Music
🔬
Science
🏀
PE
🏀
PE
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Hello 1st Grade Families!

Our Spelling Bee is Monday, December 8. Please ask students to study the words we sent out weeks ago. Also, remind them to be good sports as only one person per class will have a chance to move on to the School Spelling Bee!

🔢

Math News

In math, we will be launching our 3rd module on the properties on operations and learn which strategies help us solve our math problems easier. At home, continue to practice counting on and back from a number. Have your kiddo solve the following problems and encourage them to draw to solve: 18-5= __ , 8+12= __ , and 21+7= __.

📖

Literacy News

This week, students will be organizing and finalizing their bilingual animal books and completing their end-of-unit writing assessments in both Spanish and English as we wrap up our unit on endangered animals.

In Spanish word study, we will work with words that include “y” and “ll”, and students can practice reading and writing the words: sombrilla, lluvia, yate, yoyo, llave, llora, llamada, and payaso at home. Please continue supporting your child’s reading by spending 20 minutes each day reading together.

🐯

ROARS

Congratulations to this week's ROARS students for showing outstanding character!

Cartagena Cartagena
Camila M.
Colombia Colombia
Giavaughnni G.
España España
Amias M.
DR DR
Karla T.
Managua Managua
Mercedes D.
Venezuela Venezuela
Elias R.
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