Week of December 17th

Hi Parents:

This week we will finish our study of traditions, holidays, and customs of different countries around the world.  We have been making connections to our own traditions, customs, and holidays that we celebrate here in America. The kiddos will bring their work home on Thursday or Friday!

What we are learning this week:
Reading-I can make text to self and text to text connections.
Writing-I can compare other winter traditions to mine and write about them.
Spelling-I can spell try, my, fly, land, band, stand, she, in, way and make.
Math-I can use strategies to help me solve addition and subtraction problems.
Science-I can identify characteristics of the season winter.

Winter Parties start at 1:45pm on Friday!  We will see you then! 

HAVE A GREAT WEEK!!!!

Carmen Williams

Week of Dec. 3rd

Hi Parents-

I hope everyone had a great weekend!  I have attached the November and December homework calendar again if you did not receive it in November.  This is the calendar that the whole entire First grade does.  All classes are working on the same homework.  We had a great day today in class!

1^st Grade Parents are in charge of the staff luncheon on Friday, December7th.  Since I am a First Grade parent, I am going to

do my part and bring something for the luncheon.  I signed up today!  :o)

We're using VolunteerSpot (the leading online signup and reminder tool) to organize our upcoming activity.
Please sign up for Staff Appreciation Luncheon - here's how it works in 3 easy steps:
1. Click this link to go to our invitation page on VolunteerSpot: http://vols.pt/5dwAmj
2. Enter your email address: (You will NOT need to register an account on VolunteerSpot)
3. Sign up! Choose your spots - VolunteerSpot will send you an automated confirmation and reminders. Easy! Note: VolunteerSpot does not share your email address with anyone. If you prefer not to use your email address, please contact Tricia Stimac at stimacs@live.com and she can sign you up manually.What we are learning this week:
Reading: I can infer to help me understand what I'm reading.

Writing: I can understand and use nouns singular and plural.
I can make my writing sound like me.

Spelling: I can spell men, ten, when, let, get, jet, my, is, me and had.

Math: I can use addition and subtraction strategies to solve problems.
Examples: making ten, plus/minus 0, plus/minus 1, plus/minus 2, plus/minus 10

Science: I can observe and record the changes in the sky during the day. (position of the sun)

We are in need of a few donations for upcoming holiday crafts.  Please email me and let me know what you can send!

Multicolored glitter (Large bottle)

Silver glitter

Blue glitter

Gold glitter

1 package of green tissue paper

1 package of red tissue paper

2 packs of art chalk (oil pastels)- all colors- Hobby lobby has them in their art area

1 bundle of Black yarn

1 package of 12X18 black construction paper

I appreciate all the support from everyone!  You guys rock! 

Have a GREAT week!

Carmen Williams

Week of Nov. 26th

Our field trip is tomorrow, Novermber 27th.  Please make sure your child wears their AQUA T-shirt.  It looks like the high is going to be 59 tomorrow. It will be pretty chilly!  Your child will need a jacket or coat.

What we are learning this week:
Reading-I can make connections to my previous learning.

Writing-I can write a story with a clear setting.
I can use words and phrases that express feelings.

Spelling-I can spell sun, run, fun, cut, hut, nut, big, not, look and he.

Math-I can identify and describe 3D shapes.

Science-I can observe and record changes in the sky such as: clouds, moon and sun.

Have a wonderful week!
Mrs. C Williams

Week of Nov. 5th

Hi Parents:

We are up to $35.00 a lap for Boosterthon….

WE ARE IN FIRST PLACE FOR OUR GARDE LEVEL AND THIRD PLACE FOR THE WHOLE SCHOOL!!!!

I am very proud of our class…. Keep the pledges coming!  We will run at 8:30am on Thursday!

THANKS FOR ALL THE DONATIONS!!!! We have plenty of Lysol wipes and puff paint!

Also, if you need another copy of the turkey that I sent home for you and your child to decorate, please let me know… I have a few kiddos that have not completed it.

Remember, you can use anything from around your house… Get creative!  :o)

FIELD TRIP LETTERS & PERMISSION FORMS ARE COMING HOME TODAY!

Note*** There is a typo…. Our Class will be going Tuesday, November 27^th at 9am.

This is a FREE field trip.  No money is due, just forms!

If you would like to meet us there, please let me know.  I can use the help, since they will be driving the battery operated jeeps!

What we are learning this week:


Reading-I can comprehend the story using comprehension strategies. (Refer to strategies mentioned above.)

Writing-I can understand and use adjectives to create a mental image using words.

Spelling-I can spell got, got, spot, top, mop, shop, I, can, it, an.

Math-I can identify the ones and tens place.
I can read and write number sentences. (example: 5+4=9)

Science-I can identify how light travels.

Have a great week!

Carmen Williams

Week Oct. 29th

Happy Halloween!

Hope everyone is having a great week!

Here is what we are learning this week!

Reading-I can create mental images as I'm reading.

Social Studies-I can explain why technology has changed things over time.

Writing-I can understand and use adjectives in my writing.

Math-I can use fact families to solve addition and subtraction sentences.
Example:
6+1=7
1+6=7
7-1=6
7-6=1

Science-I can identify and discuss how sound is important to everyday life.

Please read below for our Boosterthon next Thuursday, November 8th...

We’re using VolunteerSpot (the leading online sign up and reminder tool) to organize our upcoming Boosterthon Fun Run at Robertson Elementary. We are in need of volunteers to ensure a successful fun run. Please sign up - here’s how it works in 3 easy steps:

1. Click this link to go to our invitation page on VolunteerSpot:

http://tinyurl.com/RobertsonBoosterthonFunRun

2. Enter your email address. (You will NOT need to register an account on VolunteerSpot.)

3. Sign Up! Choose your spots. VolunteerSpot will send you automated confirmation and reminder messages. Easy!

Note: VolunteerSpot does NOT share your email address with anyone or send spam emails. If you prefer not to enter your address, please contact Stephanie Keys at: robertsonptavolunteer@hotmail.comand she can sign you up manually.

Have a great week!

Mrs. C Williams

Week of October 22nd

I hope everyone is having a great week!  Here is what we are learning this week!

Here is the First Grade link for Spelling homework ideas!
  https://sites.google.com/a/friscoisd.org/robertson-first-grade/

Reading-I can listen to the sounds vowels make in words.
I can make and write a text to self connection. 
For example-When I read the part about Arthur losing his tooth it reminded me of when my tooth was pulled out with a piece of string.

Writing-I can capitalize the names of people in my writing.
I can write about my small moment.
For example-My top front tooth was loose.  A string was was tied around my tooth.  My dad yanked the string really fast.  My tooth was out and it didn't hurt!

Spelling-I can spell -ap and -an word family words.
I can spell like, no, the and at high frequency words.

Math-I can use patterns to solve addition problems (doubles and doubles plus 1).
For example-If I know 2+2=4, then I can solve 2+3.

Science-I can predict and identify changes in materials caused by heating and cooling.  (We will observe how objects change from liquid to solid and solid to liquid.)
Mrs. C Williams

Week of October15th

I hope everyone had a GREAT weekend!  Here is what is going on this week!

This week is RED RIBBON WEEK:
Celebrate being DRUG free and making healthy choices!!!

Monday- Wear RED DA!
Tuesday- HAT DAY
Wednesday- JERSEY DAY OR CLASS T-SHIRT
Thursday- SNEAKER DAY
Friday- SPIRIT DAY


What we are learning:

Reading-I can make text to self connections.
I can identify a need and a want.

Writing-I identify proper nouns.
I can start and end my sentences correctly.

Spelling-I can spell: can, for, have, like, said, and, are, the, my, I

Math-I can identify and describe the value of coins.

Science-I can learn that force, motion and energy are related and part of everyday life using magnets.

If you anything, please let me know....

Thanks!

Carmen Williams

Week of October 1st

A few reminders for this week… Starting this Wednesday, we will be wearing our CLASS T-SHIRT every Wednesday!

Also, please remember to sign up for a conference time.  Your child has the sign up in their blue folder.  If you already have sign up, I will see you at that time

Next Monday, October 8^th!

Thank you for all the fruit that was sent in.  Make sure you ask your kiddo what we are learning this week in Science.

What we are learning!

Reading-
I can respond to the rhythm and rhyme of a poem by clapping the beat.
I can identify rhyming words in a poem.

Writing-
I can use nouns and verbs to create sentences.
I can recognize mistakes in my writing and edit them.

Spelling-
I can spell and, in, my, on and said.

Science-
I can classify (sort) objects by shape, color, and taste.

Math-
I can identify, describe and extend patterns.

Have a great week!
Ms. C Williams

Week of September 24th

Its been a great first ALMOST month of school!  I really enjoying your kiddos. 

Our class T-shirts are in... ANDI WOULD LIKE TO DUB Wednesdays as our class T-SHIRT day!
Please have your kiddo wear their T-shirt on Wednesdays...

I will be sending another sign up sheet home on Thursday for those of you that do not have a time yet.  Please choose 2 times and I will try to accomodate everyone.  If you can not make it to conferences on Monday, October 8th please let me know!

What we are learning this week!
Reading:
I can confirm my prediction by reading the text.
Writing:
I can use a period at the end of a sentence
I can write a story with a beginning, middle and an end.
Spelling:
I can spell am, have, I, like and me.
Science:
I can record weather information.
I can notice and observe natural objects in the sky such as: air, clouds, rain and sun.
Math:
I can describe a number using tens and ones

Dates to Remember:
9/27  PTA meeting- Morris Brothers Program
10/4  Fall Pictures
10/8-0/12  Fall Book Fair
10/8- Parent teacher conferences ( I will be sending another sign up sheet home this Thursday)


Please email me with any questions or concerns!
willicar@friscoisd.org


Have a great week!
Ms. C Williams

Week of September 17th

What we are learning this week!
Reading-I can identify and explain the purpose for the Constitution.

Writing-I can capitalize the beginning of a sentence and use punctuation at the end.

Spelling-I can spell kindergarten words a, be, can, for, go.

Science-I can demonstrate and record ways objects move.

Math-I can count and create numbers using tens and ones.

This week is College Week!
Monday-College songs
Tuesday-Wear navy and/or silver
Wednesday-Wear favorite college t-shirt
Thursday-Wear sunglasses
Friday-Wear Robertson t-shirt

Week of September 10th

 

Its been a great few weeks of school!!! I am sooo thrilled about how anxious each student is about learning.   PLEASE SEND YOUR CHILD'S T-SHIRT money by the end of the week. I still have 5 students that have not brought their $8.00.

What we are learning this week!

Reading:
I can show respect to my teacher and classmates by staying on task during independent reading time.
I can work quietly and take care of myself during independent reading time.
I can use reading strategies for unknown words.

Writing:
I can work independently during writer's workshop.
I can contribute to a class book.
I can use punctuation at the end of sentences correctly.

Phonics:
I can identify rhyming words.
I can create rhyming words.

Science:

I can observe and describe the location of an object in relation to another such as above, below, behind, in front of and beside.

Math:  I can skip count by tens.
I can create sets of tens and ones.

I hope everyone has a great week!  PLEASE EMAIL ME IF YOU NEED ANYTHING!!!

Mrs. C Williams

Useful Information

Please come and join us for the Watch DOGS

(Dads of Great Students)

Kick –Off meeting

September 20, 2012                                  6:00 pm                             Robertson Elementary Cafeteria

WELCOME BACK!!!

Hi Parents-

I apologize for the delay... BUT WELCOME!!!!  I am so excited to have your kiddo this year!  First Grade is such a milestone year.  I am truly excited and honored to be your child's teacher.  I hope they have already come home excited about learning and what is to come in my classroom!  Curriculum night is Thursday evening at 7:15pm.  I hope you can join us to hear  what your child will be learning this year.  Please do not forget that T-shirt money ($8.00) is due this Friday.  These T-shirts will be used for filed trips and special occasions at school.  Please feel free to email me with any questions you may have! It is the best way to reach me...  willicar@friscoisd.org

What we are learning this week!
Reading: I can use my response journal to record my thinking about my reading.
Writing: I can capitalize the first word in a sentence.
Handwriting: I can write capital F, E, D, P, B, R, N and M.
Phonics: I can recognize my name and my friends names in print.
Science: I can use science tools.
Math: I can compare and order numbers 0-50.


I hope everyone has a GREAT week!  We have been.  And if your child told you I ran out of the classroom today and did not return... It was because my 8th Grade daughter got hit in the head with ladder in theater class.  I had to take her to the emergency room.  All is well! She has a slight concussion but nothing bad... Ask me about it when you see me, it's quite a humorous story!  We are a little clumsy in my family!  :o)

Ms. C Williams

Week of May 29th

Hi Parents:

I forgot my email list at home this weekend... This is what we are doing for this week...

Tuesday: Wear PJs and bring books/flashlights for a reading day.

Wednesday: Board Game and Puzzle Day

Thursday: Crafts, Bring a coloring book, bring field trip shirt to sign

Friday: Movie Day

I will send an email out tomorrow!

Thanks,

Mrs. C Williams

Week of May 1st

What we are learning this week!

Reading-Text to Text Connections
Writing-Writing Letters and a brief story with a beginning, middle and end
Spelling-car, star, jar, bed, sled, fed, did, but, about, out
Challenge Words-ajar, fled, fractions, rule, flower
Math-Greater Than, Less Than and Math Test
Math Homework-Unit 7, Page 41 and Unit 8; Pages 39, 40, 41, 43
Science-Life Cycle of a Plant

Upcoming Events:
4/30-No School
5/1-Child Safety Expert will giving a presentations at Boals Elementary at 6:30pm
5/4-Watch Dog Dad Donut Breakfast at 7:00am
5/7-5/11-Nurse's Week
5/7-5/11-Teacher Appreciation Week
5/10-Multicultural Day at 8:30am in the cafe
5/11-Field Day
5/11-Relay for Life at Lonestar High School
5/11-Last day for guided reading
5/15-Hat Day
5/16-Volunteer Breakfast 7:30-10:30am in the library
5/17-Bingo Night at 6:00pm
5/18-All Library Books Due
5/18-Last day for math homework

Week of April 9th

Our Class Book Fair Tine is on Thursday at 9:00am.  You may send money with your child for books!
We are in need of GLUE STICKS again!  Your child will get shoes off for the day if they bring some to school.  Please make sure your child is bringing their guided readnig books back daily.  Thanks!  We also, have had many students, including myself sick, lately... Please talk with your child about using hand sanitizer as much as possible!!!

What we are learning this week:
Reading-Questioning
Writing-Personal Narrative
Spelling-tide, side, bride, nine, spine, mine, who, are, got, two
Challenge Words-outside, pineapple, area, tools, caterpillar
Math-Probability: Certain or Impossible
Example-There's a group of red and blue crayons. Is it certain or impossible to get a green? Impossible
Math Homework-Unit 6; Pages 40-43
Science-Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

Upcoming Events:
4/11-Lunch with a Loved One
4/12-Hawaiian Shirt Day
4/12-Book Fair Family Night 5:30-7:00
4/13-Beach Towel Day
4/17-80's Dress Up Day
4/17-Mr. Rivera Watch Dog Dad
4/20-Robertson Round-Up 2:00

Have a great week!

Mrs. C Williams

Week of April 2nd

Curriculum Focus:Reading-Questioning before, during and after reading to help comprehend what was read
Writing-Personal Narrative
Spelling-those, close, nose, spoke, choke, joke, if, when, some, time
Challenge Words-token, chosen, length, history, chrysalis
Math-Creating Graphs
Math Homework-Unit 4, page 23 & Unit 6, page 34-38
Science-Parts of a Butterfly

Upcoming Events:
4/4-Book Fair Preview @ 9:15am
4/5-Field Trip to The Heard Museum, depart from school at 9:00am
4/5-Mr. I spends the night on the roof
4/6-No School
4/9-Mr. Price Watch Dog Dad
4/11-Lunch with a loved one @ 10:50 and purchase books @ 10:20
4/12-Book Fair purchase time is 12:30 if parents aren't able to attend with their child
4/9-4/13-Kindergarten Round-up
Field Trip is tomrrow! Please have your child wear their GREEN Field Trip shirt! 
I hope everyone has a GREAT Easter weekend with family and friends!

Mrs. C Williams

Week of March 19th

I hope everyone had a GREAT Spring Break!  My family and I did a whole lot of nothing! :o)
It was nice to sit around and relax with my kids! 

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET!!!!! I will be sending more letters and permission slips home today!
Field Trip Reminder: $9 is due this Friday, March 23rd.

What we are Learning this Week:
Reading-Retelling
Writing-Personal Narrative (personal story) with an introduction and conclusion
Spelling-Review (NO SPELLING WORDS THIS WEEK)
Math-Creating a Graph
Math Homework-Unit 4; Pages 2, 5, 6, 13, 14
Science-Air takes up space

Upcoming Events:
3/21-Last day for Boosterthon pledges
3/22-Sports Day (wear a sports jersey)
3/22-Boosterthon Fun Run at 12:15pm
3/23-Field Trip money due
3/26-4th 9 Weeks Begins
3/29-Chick-fil-A Day
3/29-Report Cards Go Home
3/29-PTA Meeting at 7:00pm in the cafe & 2nd grade program
3/30-Celebration of Learning at 8:30am in the cafe

Week of February 27th

What we are learning th is week:
Reading- Retelling
Writing-Informational Writing
Spelling-make, cake, flake, bike, hike, strike, her, go, him, made
Challenge Words-likely, pancake, second, state, plankton
Math-Telling time to the hour and half hour
Math Homework-Unit 6, pages 6, 11, 12, 13, 15
Science-Characteristics of Whales such as: parts and types
Social Studies-Texas Symbols

Upcoming Events:
2/29-Chick-fil-A Day
3/5-Boosterthon Kick Off
3/6-Wear Yellow
3/8-Open House 6:00-7:30
3/9-Robertson Round-Up @ 2:00 in the cafe
3/12-3/16 Spring Break

Week of February 21st

What we are learning this week:
Reading-Making Text to Text Connections
Writing-Informational Writing about Texas
Spelling-past, blast, fast, shame, name, game, of, or. let, how
Challenge Words-nickname, fasten, hour, country, water
Math-Ordering Events based on how much time it takes
Math Homework-

Unit 6: 1, 4, 5 Unit 9: 19, 20

Science-Noticing how offspring resemble their parents
Social Studies-Texas Symbols

Upcoming Events:
2/21-50's dress up day
2/23-PTA Meeting & Morris Brothers perform @ 7pm in the cafe
2/24-Six Flags Reading Log Due
2/29-Chick-fil-A Day
I hope everyone had a WONDERFUL Monday off! 
Mrs. C Williams

Week of February 13th

Hi Parents-

I apologize, I completely forgot to post this week!  My apologies.  The Valentine's party was a success.  We had a great time!  Thanks to all that were here and helped out!  I really appreciate it!  I hope you have a great weekend!

Mrs. C Williams

Week of February 6th

Please make sure you make a box or bag with your child to hold their Valentine's. Please send it by Monday, February, 13th. 

Curriculum Focus:
Reading-Purpose for reading and Making Connections to Self
Writing-Informational Writing
Spelling-did, kid, slid, wall, call, here, with, on, each, went
Challenge Words-calling, hidden, quarter, flag, ocean
Math-Measuring perimeter (around) and area (all of flat surface)
Math Homework-Unit 5; pages 14, 15, 19, 22, 26, 27
Science-Food Chains
Social Studies-Texas Symbols

Upcoming Events:
2/9-Baskin Robbins Night
2/10-Robertson Round-Up @ 2:00 in the cafe
2/14-Wear pink and/or red day
2/14-Valentine's Party @ 1:45
2/15-Spring Pictures
Have a great rest of the week!
Mrs. C Williams

Week of January 30th

I hope everyone is having a GREAT week!  If you have any toy cars that you would like to donate for one of our math activities, that would be greatly appreciated.  Please send them tomorrow.  I have told the students if they bring a box of tissue or hand santizer, they can have their shoes off for the day!  We are out of both! 

What we are Learning:
Reading-Adjusting Comprehension through Mental Images
Writing-Poetry with rhythm and/or rhyme
Spelling-sell, fell, shell, chest, west, best, up, so, by, be
Challenge Words-contest, smelly, dime, freedom, layers
Math-Measuring Length using non-standard units such as paperclips, markers, etc
Math Homework-Unit 5; pages 7, 9, 11, 12, 13
Science-Layers of the Ocean

Upcoming Events:
1/30-Ocean Video Conference
2/6-2/10-Counselor's Week
2/10-Robertson Round-Up @ 2:00 in the cafe
2/14-Valentine's Day Party @ 1:45 in the classroom
2/15-Spring Pictures

New guided reading books have been sent home yesterday and today!  I have been reminding students to bring them home.  Please read nightly.  Have a GREAT rest of the week!

Mrs. C Williams

Week of January 23rd

I am still working on Math assessments and Reading assessments this week.  They should be coming to a close in the next week.  We are need of kleenex and hand sanitizer.  Please send back your child's report card evelope signed. Thanks so much!  Have a great week!

What we are larning::
Reading-Creating Mental Images through poetry
Writing-Poetry
Spelling-seal, cheat, mean, start, state, stamp, many, came, first, from
Challenge Words-starfish, squeak, nickel, leader, stream
Math-Measurement
Math Homework-Unit 3; pages 5, 7, 9, 13, 18
Science-Rocks, Soil and Water

Upcoming Events:
1/27- Mrs. C Williams B-day!

Week of January 17th

I hope everyone had a relaxing 3 day weekend!  Please continue to read with your child nightly.  Report cards go home on Thursday.  If you have any questions concerning your child's progress, please contact me via phone or email.

What we are learning this week:Reading-Creating Mental Images as you read
Writing-Capitalization at the beginning of a sentence and names & Punctuation
Social Studies-Martin Luther King, Jr.
Spelling-thing, ring, bring, say, stay, day, for, that, their, as
Challenge Words-spring, daytime, penny, holiday, lakes
Math-Addition and Subtraction Facts up to equaling 18 and Math Assessment
Math Homework-Unit 8, pages 7, 10, 16, 23, 27
Science-Living and Non-Living

Upcoming Events:
1/17-3rd 9 Weeks Begins
1/19-Report Cards Go Home
1/20-Celebration of Learning @ 8:30am in the cafe
1/24-Wear Blue
1/24-Chik-fil-A Day

HAVE A GREAT WEEK!!!
Mrs. C Williams

Happy Tuesday Everyone!

This week is CogAT testing, Cognitive Abilities Test. Your child will be taking 2 tests daily. One in the morning and one in the afternoon. Each test takes about an hour to complete.  A letter went home last Friday with more information. If you have any further questions feel free to email me or Mrs. Kidd, testing coordinator @ kiddk@friscoisd.org.

Learning Objectives fior this week.
Review in all subjects due to CogAT testing
No SPELLING OR MATH HOMEWORK THIS WEEK!!!!

Upcoming Events:
1/12-Dress up as a career you'd like to have when you grow up
1/13-Robertson Round-up @ 2:00 in the cafe
1/16-Holiday, Martin Luther King Jr. Day
1/19-Report Cards go home
1/20-Celebration of Learning @ 8:30am in the cafe
1/24-Wear Blue
1/24-Chick-fil-A Day
We are still in need of Kleenex, paper towels, baby wipes and scotch tape.  Thanks!

Week of January 2nd

Welcome Back!  I hope everyone had a wonderful and exciting holiday.  And now I hope you and your child are ready to get back into the swing of things.  Tutoring starts up again this week.  I will be doing mid-year assessments until the end of January.  If I have concerns, I will be contacting parents via email or by phone. 

What we are Learning:
Reading-Questioning before, during and after reading a story to help comprehend
Writing-Punctuation and Capitalization
Spelling-try, my, fly, land, band, stand, she, in, way, make
Challenge Words-grand, crying, colony, vertices, soil
Math-Place Value and Ordering Numbers greatest to least
Math Homework:  Unit 3, pages 2, 20, 22, 41, 50
Science-Natural Sources of Water

Upcoming Events:
1/12-Career Day
1/13-Robertson Round-up @ 2:00 in the cafe
1/16-Holiday, Martin Luther King Jr. Day
1/17-3rd 9 weeks begins
1/19-Report Cards Go Home
1/20-Celebration of Learning @ 8:30am in the cafe