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Week of February 17, 2026

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Week 27 of 44 Semana 27 de 44 79 school days remaining días escolares restantes
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Cartagena 🏀 PE Educación Física 📚 Library Biblioteca 🎨 Art Arte 🎵 Music Música
Colombia 📚 Library Biblioteca 🎨 Art Arte 🎵 Music Música 🔬 Science Ciencias
España 🎨 Art Arte 🎵 Music Música 🔬 Science Ciencias 🏀 PE Educación Física
DR 🔬 Science Ciencias 🏀 PE Educación Física 🏀 PE Educación Física 📚 Library Biblioteca
Managua 🎵 Music Música 🔬 Science Ciencias 🏀 PE Educación Física 🏀 PE Educación Física
Venezuela 🏀 PE Educación Física 🏀 PE Educación Física 📚 Library Biblioteca 🎨 Art Arte

What We're Learning Lo Que Estamos Aprendiendo

Welcome · Math · Literacy Bienvenida · Mates · Lectura

From your teacher De tu maestra

We hope you enjoyed the extended weekend! This week, we will finish up ACCESS testing, so please help students arrive at school on time to minimize disruptions and support a focused testing environment. This week, we are learning about Benjamin Banneker, a Black mathematician and astronomer who helped survey Washington, DC, and built an extraordinary wooden clock. Throughout February, we are celebrating Black History Month by learning how Black Americans have shaped our country through their creativity, leadership, innovation, and courage in the ongoing work for justice. Thank you for your continued support!

¡Esperamos que hayan disfrutado el fin de semana largo! Esta semana finalizaremos las evaluaciones de ACCESS, por lo que les pedimos que los estudiantes lleguen a la escuela a tiempo para mantener un ambiente enfocado y minimizar interrupciones. Esta semana estamos aprendiendo sobre Benjamin Banneker, un matemático y astrónomo afroamericano que ayudó a medir y diseñar Washington, DC, y construyó un extraordinario reloj de madera. Durante febrero, celebramos el Mes de la Historia Afroamericana aprendiendo cómo los afroamericanos han dado forma a nuestro país a través de su creatividad, liderazgo, innovación y valentía en la búsqueda de la justicia. ¡Gracias por su continuo apoyo!

Math News Noticias de Matemáticas

In math, we will be finishing module 3. At home, continue to use the number path to practice counting onward and backward from a number. For addition, have your kiddo solve 9+6 using the strategy "make a ten" and have them solve 15-6 using "taking away from 10". Then, have your kiddo explain their reasoning.

En matemáticas, terminaremos el módulo 3. En casa, sigan usando la recta numérica para practicar el conteo hacia adelante y hacia atrás a partir de un número. Para la suma, pídale a su hijo/a que resuelva 9+6 usando la estrategia de "completar la decena" y que resuelva 15-6 usando la estrategia de "restar de 10". Luego, pídale que explique su razonamiento.

Literacy News Noticias de Lectura y Escritura

This week, students will continue working with family stories across both Spanish (SLA) and English (ELA). In Spanish, we will read a new family story and compare and contrast its elements with a story we have already read. In word study, students will work with infinitive verbs ending in -ar, -er, and -ir (such as abandonar, prometer, and descubrir), as well as past-tense verbs ending in -é and -í (such as nací, dibujé, abrí, and pregunté). In English, students will write their small moment stories, adding rich descriptive details using their senses and feelings.

Esta semana, los estudiantes continuarán trabajando con historias de familia tanto en Español (SLA) como en Inglés (ELA). En Español, leeremos una nueva historia de familia para comparar y contrastar sus elementos con una historia que ya hemos leído. En estudio de palabras, los estudiantes trabajarán con verbos en infinitivo que terminan en -ar, -er y -ir (como abandonar, prometer y descubrir), así como con verbos en pasado que terminan en -é y -í (como nací, dibujé, abrí y pregunté). En Inglés, los estudiantes escribirán sus historias de momentos pequeños, añadiendo detalles descriptivos usando sus sentidos y sentimientos.

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!

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Cartagena
Wesley R.
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Colombia
Beau B.
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España
James H.
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DR
Henry V.
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Managua
Nilson R.
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Venezuela
Jade S.

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First Grade

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

Vol. I · Issue 22 Washington, DC · February 17, 2026
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This Month's Strong Start Theme Empathy and Understanding
This Week's Roars

This Week's ROARS

Los ROARS de la Semana

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

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Cartagena
Wesley R.
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Colombia
Colombia
Beau B.
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España
España
James H.
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DR
DR
Henry V.
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Managua
Managua
Nilson R.
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Venezuela
Venezuela
Jade S.
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From the Teacher

A note for this week.

We hope you enjoyed the extended weekend! This week, we will finish up ACCESS testing, so please help students arrive at school on time to minimize disruptions and support a focused testing environment. This week, we are learning about Benjamin Banneker, a Black mathematician and astronomer who helped survey Washington, DC, and built an extraordinary wooden clock. Throughout February, we are celebrating Black History Month by learning how Black Americans have shaped our country through their creativity, leadership, innovation, and courage in the ongoing work for justice. Thank you for your continued support!

¡Esperamos que hayan disfrutado el fin de semana largo! Esta semana finalizaremos las evaluaciones de ACCESS, por lo que les pedimos que los estudiantes lleguen a la escuela a tiempo para mantener un ambiente enfocado y minimizar interrupciones. Esta semana estamos aprendiendo sobre Benjamin Banneker, un matemático y astrónomo afroamericano que ayudó a medir y diseñar Washington, DC, y construyó un extraordinario reloj de madera. Durante febrero, celebramos el Mes de la Historia Afroamericana aprendiendo cómo los afroamericanos han dado forma a nuestro país a través de su creatividad, liderazgo, innovación y valentía en la búsqueda de la justicia. ¡Gracias por su continuo apoyo!

“This week, we are learning about Benjamin Banneker, a Black mathematician and astronomer who helped survey Washington, DC, and built an extraordinary wooden clock” «Esta semana estamos aprendiendo sobre Benjamin Banneker, un matemático y astrónomo afroamericano que ayudó a medir y diseñar Washington, DC, y construyó un extraordinario reloj de madera» From your teacher
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The Specials Board

Week of February 17 · Days NO SCHOOL–A · 1:30–2:15 Semana del 17 de febrero · Días NO SCHOOL–A · 1:30–2:15
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Cartagena Cartagena 🏀 PE 📚 Lib 🎨 Art 🎵 Music
Colombia Colombia 📚 Lib 🎨 Art 🎵 Music 🔬 Sci
España España 🎨 Art 🎵 Music 🔬 Sci 🏀 PE
DR DR 🔬 Sci 🏀 PE 🏀 PE 📚 Lib
Managua Managua 🎵 Music 🔬 Sci 🏀 PE 🏀 PE
Venezuela Venezuela 🏀 PE 🏀 PE 📚 Lib 🎨 Art

► 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 finishing module 3. At home, continue to use the number path to practice counting onward and backward from a number. For addition, have your kiddo solve 9+6 using the strategy "make a ten" and have them solve 15-6 using "taking away from 10". Then, have your kiddo explain their reasoning.

En matemáticas, terminaremos el módulo 3. En casa, sigan usando la recta numérica para practicar el conteo hacia adelante y hacia atrás a partir de un número. Para la suma, pídale a su hijo/a que resuelva 9+6 usando la estrategia de "completar la decena" y que resuelva 15-6 usando la estrategia de "restar de 10". Luego, pídale que explique su razonamiento.

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Literacy

Reading & writing news.

This week, students will continue working with family stories across both Spanish (SLA) and English (ELA). In Spanish, we will read a new family story and compare and contrast its elements with a story we have already read. In word study, students will work with infinitive verbs ending in -ar, -er, and -ir (such as abandonar, prometer, and descubrir), as well as past-tense verbs ending in -é and -í (such as nací, dibujé, abrí, and pregunté). In English, students will write their small moment stories, adding rich descriptive details using their senses and feelings.

Esta semana, los estudiantes continuarán trabajando con historias de familia tanto en Español (SLA) como en Inglés (ELA). En Español, leeremos una nueva historia de familia para comparar y contrastar sus elementos con una historia que ya hemos leído. En estudio de palabras, los estudiantes trabajarán con verbos en infinitivo que terminan en -ar, -er y -ir (como abandonar, prometer y descubrir), así como con verbos en pasado que terminan en -é y -í (como nací, dibujé, abrí y pregunté). En Inglés, los estudiantes escribirán sus historias de momentos pequeños, añadiendo detalles descriptivos usando sus sentidos y sentimientos.

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We hope you enjoyed the extended weekend! This week, we will finish up ACCESS te

We hope you enjoyed the extended weekend! This week, we will finish up ACCESS testing, so please help students arrive at school on time to minimize disruptions and support a focused testing environment. This week, we are learning about Benjamin Banneker, a Black mathematician and astronomer who helped survey Washington, DC, and built an extraordinary wooden clock. Throughout February, we are celebrating Black History Month by learning how Black Americans have shaped our country through their creativity, leadership, innovation, and courage in the ongoing work for justice. Thank you for your continued support!

¡Esperamos que hayan disfrutado el fin de semana largo! Esta semana finalizaremos las evaluaciones de ACCESS, por lo que les pedimos que los estudiantes lleguen a la escuela a tiempo para mantener un ambiente enfocado y minimizar interrupciones. Esta semana estamos aprendiendo sobre Benjamin Banneker, un matemático y astrónomo afroamericano que ayudó a medir y diseñar Washington, DC, y construyó un extraordinario reloj de madera. Durante febrero, celebramos el Mes de la Historia Afroamericana aprendiendo cómo los afroamericanos han dado forma a nuestro país a través de su creatividad, liderazgo, innovación y valentía en la búsqueda de la justicia. ¡Gracias por su continuo apoyo!

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Math

In math, we will be finishing module 3. At home, continue to use the number path

In math, we will be finishing module 3. At home, continue to use the number path to practice counting onward and backward from a number. For addition, have your kiddo solve 9+6 using the strategy "make a ten" and have them solve 15-6 using "taking away from 10". Then, have your kiddo explain their reasoning.

En matemáticas, terminaremos el módulo 3. En casa, sigan usando la recta numérica para practicar el conteo hacia adelante y hacia atrás a partir de un número. Para la suma, pídale a su hijo/a que resuelva 9+6 usando la estrategia de "completar la decena" y que resuelva 15-6 usando la estrategia de "restar de 10". Luego, pídale que explique su razonamiento.

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Literacy

This week, students will continue working with family stories across both Spanis

This week, students will continue working with family stories across both Spanish (SLA) and English (ELA). In Spanish, we will read a new family story and compare and contrast its elements with a story we have already read. In word study, students will work with infinitive verbs ending in -ar, -er, and -ir (such as abandonar, prometer, and descubrir), as well as past-tense verbs ending in -é and -í (such as nací, dibujé, abrí, and pregunté). In English, students will write their small moment stories, adding rich descriptive details using their senses and feelings.

Esta semana, los estudiantes continuarán trabajando con historias de familia tanto en Español (SLA) como en Inglés (ELA). En Español, leeremos una nueva historia de familia para comparar y contrastar sus elementos con una historia que ya hemos leído. En estudio de palabras, los estudiantes trabajarán con verbos en infinitivo que terminan en -ar, -er y -ir (como abandonar, prometer y descubrir), así como con verbos en pasado que terminan en -é y -í (como nací, dibujé, abrí y pregunté). En Inglés, los estudiantes escribirán sus historias de momentos pequeños, añadiendo detalles descriptivos usando sus sentidos y sentimientos.

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ROARS

6 shout-outs this week
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Congratulations to this week's character stars!

Cartagena
Wesley R.
Cartagena
Colombia
Beau B.
Colombia
España
James H.
España
DR
Henry V.
DR
Managua
Nilson R.
Managua
Venezuela
Jade S.
Venezuela

Bancroft 1st Grade Weekly

Issue 22 · February 17, 2026

First Grade

Weekly Newsletter

Week of February 17, 2026

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Hello 1st Grade Families!

We hope you enjoyed the extended weekend! This week, we will finish up ACCESS testing, so please help students arrive at school on time to minimize disruptions and support a focused testing environment. This week, we are learning about Benjamin Banneker, a Black mathematician and astronomer who helped survey Washington, DC, and built an extraordinary wooden clock. Throughout February, we are celebrating Black History Month by learning how Black Americans have shaped our country through their creativity, leadership, innovation, and courage in the ongoing work for justice. Thank you for your continued support!

School Year at a Glance
27/44
Week
79
school days remaining
This Month's Strong Start Theme
Empathy and Understanding
Coming Up
  • Mar 13 Wellness Day No School
  • Apr 6 End of Term / Records Day No School
  • Apr 13–17 Spring Recess No School
  • May 25 Memorial Day No School
  • Jun 18 Last Day of School Last Day
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Cartagena
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Colombia
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Library 		🎨
Art 		🎵
Music 		🔬
Science
España
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DR
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PE 		🏀
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Library
Managua
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Music 		🔬
Science 		🏀
PE 		🏀
PE
Venezuela
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Art
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Math News

In math, we will be finishing module 3. At home, continue to use the number path to practice counting onward and backward from a number. For addition, have your kiddo solve 9+6 using the strategy "make a ten" and have them solve 15-6 using "taking away from 10". Then, have your kiddo explain their reasoning.

📖

Literacy News

This week, students will continue working with family stories across both Spanish (SLA) and English (ELA). In Spanish, we will read a new family story and compare and contrast its elements with a story we have already read. In word study, students will work with infinitive verbs ending in -ar, -er, and -ir (such as abandonar, prometer, and descubrir), as well as past-tense verbs ending in -é and -í (such as nací, dibujé, abrí, and pregunté). In English, students will write their small moment stories, adding rich descriptive details using their senses and feelings.

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ROARS

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

Cartagena Cartagena
Wesley R.
Colombia Colombia
Beau B.
España España
James H.
DR DR
Henry V.
Managua Managua
Nilson R.
Venezuela Venezuela
Jade S.
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