WEEK OF NOVEMBER 10th

HAPPY TUESDAY PARENTS:

I apologize for not sending guided reading home sooner this week.  We are learning some new concepts in reading and writing.  I have really been focusing on that in class. We will get to guided reading on Wednesday.  And homework will be due next Monday. 

WE WILL HAVE PJ DAY ON FRIDAY FOR BOOSTERTHON!!!!!!!

TONIGHT:  Mooyah Spirit Night 4-10 pm

I Can statements for the week:

Math - I can understand that the equal sign represents the same value on each side of the equal sign.

Reading - I can use the features of nonfiction text to help me find facts about a topic.

Science -  I can identify what a scientist is and explore what scientists do.

Writing - I can draft the beginning, middle, and end to my personal narrative while adding rich details.

Spelling - I can spell words with -ot and -op.

I hope everyone has a great week!  I will be sending out an email soon as to what donations I will need for our Elves on the shelf.  Peppermint and Pop will join us after Thanksgiving Break!  I appreciate all you do for our class!!!   

Week of October 13th

Happy Wednesday Parents:

I sent home Guided Reading binders yesterday.  We will be tweaking everything the first few weeks.  PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD BRINGS THEIR BINDER BACK TO SCHOOL EVERYDAY!  I will be trying to read with them as much as I can.  Some groups will met with daily.

FIELD TRIP IS TOMORROW!!! THURSDAY the 16^th… SAFETY TOWN!!!

If you are planning on coming, please meet us there at 9:30am.  We will be there until a little after 11am. We will have lunch back at school.  Your child can still buy from the cafeteria if they want when we return.  They do not have to have a sack lunch. 

I had a really good Monday talking to all of you!  Please know that I am going to do all I can to make sure each child’s FIRST GRADE year is FUN, CHALLENGING AND SUCCESSFUL!!!

Reminders

Thursday:

 Title 1 Parent Meeting @ 6:30

FIELD TRIP to Safety Town 

We leave at 9 am and will be back at 11:30 am

I Can statements for the week:

Math - I can use the making tens strategy to help compose numbers and solve problems when adding and subtracting.

Reading - I can use fix-up strategies to check my understanding, in order to revisit and rethink.

Science -  I can classify objects by observable properties of the materials from which they are made such as larger and smaller, heavier and lighter, shape, color, and texture.

Writing - I can create complete sentences in my writing pieces.

Spelling - I can spell words with -id.

HAVE A GREAT REST OF THE WEEK!!!

Week of October 6th

I am looking forward to meeting with everyone next Monday.  If you cannot make it, please let me know and I can schedule another day and time with you.   The book fair will be going on in the library all week! 

GUIDED READING- IMPORTANT!

I am asking for my kids to use binders this year for Guided Reading.  I think it will help us keep up with our work.  Please send a 1 inch black or white binder for your child by this Friday if you can.  If not, by next Tuesday at the latest.  IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO DONATE AN EXTRA BINDER, THAT WOULD BE HELPFUL TOO!!!

Week of October 6th

Reminders

Book Fair This Week!

Tuesday:  

·                     K/2/4  Lunch with a Loved One

Wednesday:

·                     National Walk to School Day

·                     1/3/5  Lunch with a Loved One

Thursday:

·                     PTA Family Picnic  6-8 pm

I Can statements for the week:

Math - I can use objects and pictorial models to solve number problems up to 20.

Reading - I can use fix-up strategies to check my understanding, in order to revisit and rethink.

Science -  I can classify objects by observable properties of the materials from which they are made such as larger and smaller, heavier and lighter, shape, color, and texture

Writing - I can explore the features of a great personal narrative

Spelling - I can spell words with -ump and –ow

We are in need of:

Hand Sanitizer

Lysol Spray

Glue Sticks

I hope everyone has a great week~

Week of September 22

Happy Thursday Parents:

I just sent out a sign up genius for conferences on October 13^th.  If you cannot make it that day, please let me know and we can reschedule after school another day.  I can also do phone conferences if needed.

I am attaching our CLASS T-SHIRT ordering instructions as well.  OUR T-shirt color is PURPLE TIE DYE! It is not mandatory to purchase a T-shirt but we wear them on Wednesdays and on field trips.  The t-shirt cost $14.14 with tax included.    ALL T-SHIRT MONEY IS DUE THROUGH THE ONLINE SYSTEM BY SEPTEMBER 30^th!

I am also sending home the permission slip for our Safety Town field trip.  We are going to Safety Town on Thursday, October 16^th!  Please let me know if you can come and help!  :o)

I hope everyone is having a GREAT WEEK! 

Week of September 23rd

Reminders

Don't forget to join PTA! 

I Can statements for the week:

Math - I can generate a number that is greater than or less than the given whole number 80

Reading - I can retell the beginning-middle-end of a story in sequential order

Spelling - I can spell words with -up & -ee

Writing - I can use tools in the classroom to help with my writing

Science -  I can observe and record changes in the appearance of objects in the sky such as clouds, the moon, the stars, including the sun

Week of September 22nd

I apologize for not sending an email or posting on my blog last week.  I was trying to let my finger heal some.  It is feeling much better.  :o)

I hope everyone had a great weekend!

What we are learning this week:

Math - I can skip count by 2's, 5's, & 10's to determine to total number of objects up to 80 in a set

Reading - I can use my reader's response journal to write my favorite part of my story

Spelling - I can spell words with -in & -o

Writing - I can use alphabet cards with pictures to help me find the letters and sounds I need

Science -  I can demonstrate that air is all around us

EVENTS FOR SEPTEMBER

Sept. 15-19

COLLEGE WEEK- Wear College Spirit wear all week!

Tuesday Sept. 16

Picture Day

K-2 Curriculum Night 6-8 pm

Tuesday Sept. 23

Watchdog Dad Kick-off 6:30

Wednesday Sept. 24

Parent Meeting on testing 7 pm

I just wanted to give you a heads up about Curriculum Night tomorrow night from 6-8 pm. You’ll start out in my classroom, but will be rotating through two other rooms for subject area information.  If you cannot attend, no worries, we’ll have the information on the grade level website later in the week.  Please bring a pen so you can take any notes and write down questions. 

I am continuing my Reading and Math testing for parent conferences to let you know how your child is doing before report cards come out. 

I hope everyone has a great week!

Week of September 3rd

Thanks for sending in your recycling this week for science.  We have plenty for tomorrow.

This is what we are learning this week!

Math:  I can instantly recognize the quantity of structured arrangements.  Students are learning to subitize  numbers by recognizing the number of dots on a card in varying arrangements. 

Reading:  I can learn about Reader's Workshop in First grade. I can read in my independent reading spot. I can select just right books. I can build my reading stamina.

Social Studies:  I can identify and explain the purpose for rules at school and in the community.

Writing:  I can listen to sounds in words.  I can practice stretching sounds when speaking.  I can write down letters or chunks as I hear them.

Science:  I can identify and learn how to use natural resources and materials, including the conservation and reuse of recycling of paper, plastic, and metals.

Spelling is just for practice this week and next.  Spelling words should be on the First grade website for all 9 weeks. I am starting my beginning of the year testing on all the kiddos.  I will fill you in at conferences on how they are doing.  We will be signing up for conferences through sign up genius sometime later this month!   :o) 

Tomorrow is Grandparents day.  Grandparents can come up and eat with their grandchild.  Our lunch is at 10:50am.  

Also, if someone isn’t getting my emails, and they have told you, please let me know.

We are in need of:

More boxes of Crayons

Lysol

5 sets of Watercolors for a science activity

Large ziplock baggies

I hope everyone has a GREAT weekend!  Thanks again for all you do for our class!

WEEK OF May 12th

WE ONLY HAVE 4 WEEKS LEFT OF SCHOOL!  I CANNOT BELIEVE IT!  :o)

Our specials time is changing for the remainder of the year.

Specials will now be 1:35-2:20. 

What we are learning this week!

Reading-I can synthesize information read in the text.

Writing-I can create a story out of details from my own experience.

Spelling-I can spell words that rhyme with -ie and begin with the blend tr-.

1. pie
2. tie
3. lie
4. train
5. track
6. truck
7. saw  
8. said  
9. play  
10. boy

Math-I can identify examples and non-examples of halves and fourths.

Science-I can identify parts of a plant.

Upcoming Events:
5/16-Field Trip to The Heard Museum
5/23-Field Day
5/26-No School
5/28-Western Day
6/3-7:00am Yearbooks are for sale at school
6/3-Multicultural Day
6/5-End of the Year Party, wear your tie dye shirt
6/6-Last Day of School
6/6-8:15am Celebration of Learning
6/6-Report Cards Go Home

HAVE A GREAT WEEK!

Week of April 28th

HAPPY TUESDAY PARENTS!!!!!

Don’t forget that tonight is OPEN HOUSE!!!  The students have been working so hard on different things to show you tonight!!!  I hope you all can make it. It will be from 6pm- 7pm.

Please turn in FIELD TRIP MONEY AND FORMS IF YOU HAVE NOT ALREADY!

Here is the you tube link for our Ocean research slide show….  Enjoy!

http://youtu.be/Ttf2UcgqqZ4

WEDNESDAY IS HAT DAY!!  AND CLASS T-SHIRT DAY!!!   :o)

This week we are Learning:

Writing:

I can combine short sentences in my writing to develop a complete and clear thought

Reading:

I can visualize information read in a story.

Spelling:

1. bee

2. see

3. three

4. blue

5. black

6. blog

7. because

8. what

9. stop

10. put

Math:

I can identify attributes of 2D and 3D figures.

I can classify and sort 2D and 3D figures.

Science:

I can describe the life cycle of a chicken.

BIRTHDAY…

If your child has a summer BIRTHDAY AND YOU WOULD LIKE FOR US TO

CELEBRATE IT IN MAY, PLEASE GIVE ME A DATE!!!!

I HOPE EVERYONE HAS A GREAT WEEK!!  SEE YOU TONIGHT!!!

Week of April 21st

Happy Tuesday!

I am still in need of 4 chaperones for the field trip.  If you are interested, please let me know!

Don’t forget our First Grade performance is Thursday night.  Please be here at 6:30pm.  Students will meet in the gym.

Don’t forget to send your child’s 1 inch binder for our end of the year project.

I will not be sending home Guided Reading this week.  We are finishing all of our Open House projects this week during our guided reading time. 

What we are learning this week:

Reading-I can summarize information read in nonfiction text.

Writing-I can organize a story that has a strong beginning, middle and end.

Spelling-I can spell -ow rhyming words and contractions.

how, cow, down, don’t, it’s, won’t, want, there, more, have

Math-I can identify attributes of 2D and 3D figures.
I can sort 2D and 3D figures.

Science-I can identify items to be recycled, reused and/or reduced.

Upcoming Events:
4/22-STAAR Testing, no visitors
4/23-STAAR Testing, no visitors
4/24-1st grade program during the PTA Meeting at 6:30pm
4/25-Field Trip Money Due
4/28-No School
4/29-Open House 6-7pm
5/2-Donuts for Dads at 7am
5/5-5/9-Teacher and Nurse Appreciation Week
5/7-Polka Dot Day
5/9-Field Day
5/9-White T-shirts Due

WE ARE IN NEED OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS FOR A SPECIAL OPEN HOUSE SURPRISE:

Sandwich baggies

Pretzel Sticks
GOLDFISH CRACKERS
Chocolate Chips
Chow Mein Noodles
Cheerios

Fruit Snacks (2 boxes)

First Grade End of Year Updates

It is almost time to celebrate the end of First Grade!  Mark your calendars for these fun and upcoming events.  Let make the end of the year great!

1^st Grade Music Program: Oceans of Fun! Thursday April 24^th, 6 pm

Come see this fabulous show that your students have been working on!

Teacher Appreciation Week – May 5^th -9^th

Information will be coming out from your Room Parent on how we can show appreciation to your teacher for the great year our students have had!

Tie Dye T-Shirts – Due Friday May 9^th or Before

We need each student to bring in a new white t-shirt to have a shirt dyed for them to wear on the day of the end of the year party. Please write your child’s name in permanent marker on the tag.  (We will gladly take extra T-shirt donations in child mediums and larges)

Field Day – Friday, May 9^th

If would like to participate or be a volunteer, please check in with your teacher.  Come cheer the kids on!

Field Trip to the Heard Museum- Friday, May 16^th

Let your child’s teacher know if you are interested in attending.  Don’t forget to complete a background check online! Field trip forms and money ($9 cash) are due Friday, April 25^th. We hope you can join us!

End of Year Party – Thursday June 5^th

More Information will be coming home regarding the end of year party. We are looking for volunteers to help with the rotation stations for each class.  The party starts at 1:30 PM and we will have Snow Cones, games and much more! J

Have a great week!

Week of April 14th

What we are Learning:

Writing-I can revise my poem by choosing more precise words.

Reading-I can summarize information read in nonfiction text.

Spelling-I can spell words with -ide and -ine.

Math-I can generate and solve word problems when given a number sentence.

Science-I can observe and record the life cycle of a frog.

Upcoming Events:
4/16-Best Dressed Day (dress as if going to the ball)
4/22-STAAR Testing, no visitors
4/23-STAAR Testing, no visitors
4/24-1st grade program during the PTA Meeting at 6:30pm
4/28-No School
4/29-Open House 6-7pm

Week of April 7th

Writing:

I can select powerful, descriptive words that help to paint a picture in my reader's mind.

Reading/ S.S.:

I can identify and describe landforms.

Spelling:

1. those

2. close

3. nose

4. spoke

5. choke

6. joke

7. if

8. when

9. some

10. time

Math:

I can generate and solve word problems when given a number sentence.

Science:

I can observe and record life cycles of animals such as chicken, frog, or fish.

Food Drive

When- April 7^th -17^th 

Please donate the following items:

-Non perishable items

*can goods

*cereal

*pasta

-Hygiene items

*deodorant

*toothbrush

*tooth paste

*soap

Week of April 1st

HAPPY WEDNESDAY PARENTS:

I waited to send the email this week since we do not have a lot going on with STAAR testing happening.  We are finishing our Ocean animal research for open house.  I will not be sending new Guided reading books home this week because we have been doing small group writing time. 

Friday is our Celebration of Learning at 8:15am. You are welcome to come if you would like.

If you have any gentle used or would like to donate, we could use some board games (Monopoly junior, twister, etc.) or card games for STAAR days.  We have to have indoor recess those days and some more games would be helpful for entertainment on those long days!!!!!! My games have become boring! Haha…. :o)

We are in need of also the following:

Glue Sticks

Kleenex

***IF YOU HAVE NOT DONE SO:  Please send your child a 1 inch binder for our end of the year project!

What we are learning this week:

Writing:

I can use my poet's eye to describe objects in a new way.

Reading:

I can locate the state of Texas on a map.

Spelling:

1. fill

2. chill

3. hill

4. store

5. more

6. core

7. down

8. this

9. them

10. these

Math:

I can solve equations with unknown numbers.

Science:

I can understand that all natural resources come from the earth.

THINGS COMING UP:

April

3rd-11^th Spring Book Fair

9th-Wear Yellow

22nd-STAAR Testing - No Visitors on Campus

23rd-STAAR Testing - No Visitors on Campus

24th -PTA Meeting

28th-No School

29th- Open House

HAVE A GREAT WEEK!