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!