I apologize for it being so long since I've updated everyone on what's happening in our classroom! We have been working hard and having lots of fun! We recently visited Gallagher-Bluedorn to see How I Became a Pirate! The play was based on the David Shannon book that many of the students have read in class.
In class, we are working on finding as many combinations to a number as we can. The students are enjoying the challenge of trying to find them all! We started the year with something similar and have come back to the idea so students can apply what they've been learning along the way. We are also working on lines, corners and shapes in math. We are using dance bands and our bodies to make all different shapes. This is all part of a program called Moving Through Math by Marcia Daft. The first grade team has done a lot of professional development with Ms. Daft on how to incorporate movement into our curriculum so students get a better spacial understanding of how math works. At home, you can ask your child to find shapes around the house, play math games such as Make 10 or Counters in a Cup, or simply work on adding money!
In reading, we are working on making connections to our own lives, books we've read, and things we've heard about from others. We are also working on identifying the main characters and the problem in a story. We're finishing up testing on our bedrock words. To help your student with reading at home, be sure to read every day! You can share the reading by having your child read a line or page, chime in when they've caught on to a pattern, or have them find words they know. The more a child reads and is read to, the more fluent they become!
There are many other upcoming events during the rest of February and in early March. This Friday is Spirit Day! Be sure to wear PURPLE!!! March 5th and 7th are conferences and there is no school on the 7th or 8th. Spring break is also just around the corner! We also have Good Friday off. Don't forget that the book fair will be going on the week of conferences as well!
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
Back at it!
We are back at it after a long and much needed break! I hope everyone had a restful two weeks off! I am excited to have the students back and to see their smiling faces. Yesterday, we had our Spirit Assembly. We had two students get their golden tickets pulled from the bucket and were able to choose a prize! The class also turned in their golden tickets for prizes. Some students chose to go caroling at the local nursing home, others chose to decorate a bag for the pharmacy and will be doing that today, and a few chose to get a free pass to go ice skating!
In the following weeks, we will be practicing some of our saftey plans. As a district, we practice a each drill a few times a year so we are as prepared as we can be. Be sure to talk with your child about safety procedures at home if there was ever a fire, a stranger or any other danger.
Reminders:
We do not have school on January 21st! We are celebrating the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Our next Spirit assembly will be on the 25th.
In the following weeks, we will be practicing some of our saftey plans. As a district, we practice a each drill a few times a year so we are as prepared as we can be. Be sure to talk with your child about safety procedures at home if there was ever a fire, a stranger or any other danger.
Reminders:
We do not have school on January 21st! We are celebrating the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Our next Spirit assembly will be on the 25th.
Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Winter Break
Winter break is fast approaching! We only have a few days left and with the snow storm that is supposed to be coming, who knows! Speaking of snow, please make sure that your child is bringing their snow pants, boots, winter coat, a hat, and gloves!
This week has been filled with fun extra activities. Late last week, the students wrote letters to Santa. They learned how to write a letter and had to use their best handwriting so he could read them. Today, the students got to hear the band members from Bunger perform. Tomorrow, we'll be partnering with a 4th grade class to do a little buddy reading. We have plans for a few crafts later in the week as well. Don't forget, our Winter Party is this Friday from 2:30-3:30. Be sure to look for pictures from the party and the crafts that the students will have a chance to make!
During break, don't forget to do a little reading. Snuggle up with a good book and maybe some hot chocolate to keep warm! Be sure to write down what you're reading and turn in your child's reading log for a free pizza from Pizza Hut!
We'll see everyone back on the 7th! I hope everyone has a very happy holiday season!
This week has been filled with fun extra activities. Late last week, the students wrote letters to Santa. They learned how to write a letter and had to use their best handwriting so he could read them. Today, the students got to hear the band members from Bunger perform. Tomorrow, we'll be partnering with a 4th grade class to do a little buddy reading. We have plans for a few crafts later in the week as well. Don't forget, our Winter Party is this Friday from 2:30-3:30. Be sure to look for pictures from the party and the crafts that the students will have a chance to make!
During break, don't forget to do a little reading. Snuggle up with a good book and maybe some hot chocolate to keep warm! Be sure to write down what you're reading and turn in your child's reading log for a free pizza from Pizza Hut!
We'll see everyone back on the 7th! I hope everyone has a very happy holiday season!
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Thanksgiving Week
We have our Literacy Night TONIGHT!!!! Bring your family and join us for great reading activities, great food and free books! The fun starts at 5:30.
Wednesday is a regular early out...enjoy your Thanksgiving break.
Wednesday is a regular early out...enjoy your Thanksgiving break.
Sunday, October 28, 2012
More October Activities
This past week was Red Ribbon Week. We celebrated making healthy choices for our bodies by not putting harmful things into our bodies and treating everyone with respect. One of the school wide activities was a door decorating contest. The first graders all put their handprints on a poster to show that we "Keep Our Paws Off Drugs". Hopefully you were able to see the door decoration during conferences. Your child's part of the poster will be coming home this week with their drug free coloring page.
Fundraisers are due this Tuesday!!!! There are quite a few cool prizes for selling and the class with the most items sold gets a special hat for their teacher to wear! You may remember seeing me last year with a rainbow mohawk... Also, any students who sell 25 items or more get to ride in the Hummer Limo to lunch!
Our Halloween/Fall Party is Wednesday from 1:15-2:15. I will be sending home reminders of what you may have signed up to bring and what lunch choice you made for your child that day. Feel free to come and see the parade even if you didn't sign up for the party! I will be posting pictures from the parade and party as soon as possible! Please only send your child's costume with them to school, do not put it on in the morning...we have a full morning of learning before the party can begin!
A big thank you to all of the families that were able to make it to conferences and support our book fair!
Fundraisers are due this Tuesday!!!! There are quite a few cool prizes for selling and the class with the most items sold gets a special hat for their teacher to wear! You may remember seeing me last year with a rainbow mohawk... Also, any students who sell 25 items or more get to ride in the Hummer Limo to lunch!
Our Halloween/Fall Party is Wednesday from 1:15-2:15. I will be sending home reminders of what you may have signed up to bring and what lunch choice you made for your child that day. Feel free to come and see the parade even if you didn't sign up for the party! I will be posting pictures from the parade and party as soon as possible! Please only send your child's costume with them to school, do not put it on in the morning...we have a full morning of learning before the party can begin!
A big thank you to all of the families that were able to make it to conferences and support our book fair!
Thursday, October 11, 2012
October Activities
Yesterday we started our Junior Achievement program. This program is taught by volunteers in the community and this year we have one of our parents teaching! The program in first grade focuses on the difference between wanting something and needing something, people in the community and families.
We have also started our Extended Learning Program lessons. Mrs. Goodenbour visits our class on Fridays and teaches lessons using familiar tales such as Goldilocks and the Three Bears. She asks students to look at the story in a different way. One activity Mrs. Goodenbour does with Goldilocks is to have the students draw a picture of what Goldilocks sees when she looks into the Bears' house through the key hole. After her six lessons, we'll discuss which students will join her for a few extra lessons throughout the year.
We've had school store running for two weeks now! Kindergarten and first grade can purchase school supplies on Wednesday mornings. Most supplies run from $.10 to $1.00. If you want to send money for your child to purchase items, please put it in a marked bag or envelope.
Tonight is SNAKES ALIVE!!! The program starts at 6:00. The presenters bring in a lot of different snakes for the students to see and touch!
Next week are conferences! Remember we have school as usual on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Thursday is conferences all day and Friday is no school. I will send reminders about your time. If you need to reschedule, call the office and they can find an open time. When you come for conferences, I will have the same survey about this website that I had at Parent-Led conferences. Please fill it out while you are waiting. You can also visit the book fair while you're waiting or when you're done with conferences! I have a wish list of books for the class if you'd like to purchase one!
October 22-26 is Red Ribbon Week. See the weekly bulletin from Poyner to find out what fun activities we will be doing that week to say Boo to Drugs! At home, you can talk with your child about making healthy and safe choices.
October 31 is Halloween!!!! We will be doing some fun crafts in the morning that connect to our reading and math. After lunch, we'll be having some delicious treats and parading around Poyner in our costumes! The parade will be from 1:15-2:00. Feel free to come and walk with your child, watch the other students and help out with the party!
We have also started our Extended Learning Program lessons. Mrs. Goodenbour visits our class on Fridays and teaches lessons using familiar tales such as Goldilocks and the Three Bears. She asks students to look at the story in a different way. One activity Mrs. Goodenbour does with Goldilocks is to have the students draw a picture of what Goldilocks sees when she looks into the Bears' house through the key hole. After her six lessons, we'll discuss which students will join her for a few extra lessons throughout the year.
We've had school store running for two weeks now! Kindergarten and first grade can purchase school supplies on Wednesday mornings. Most supplies run from $.10 to $1.00. If you want to send money for your child to purchase items, please put it in a marked bag or envelope.
Tonight is SNAKES ALIVE!!! The program starts at 6:00. The presenters bring in a lot of different snakes for the students to see and touch!
Next week are conferences! Remember we have school as usual on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Thursday is conferences all day and Friday is no school. I will send reminders about your time. If you need to reschedule, call the office and they can find an open time. When you come for conferences, I will have the same survey about this website that I had at Parent-Led conferences. Please fill it out while you are waiting. You can also visit the book fair while you're waiting or when you're done with conferences! I have a wish list of books for the class if you'd like to purchase one!
October 22-26 is Red Ribbon Week. See the weekly bulletin from Poyner to find out what fun activities we will be doing that week to say Boo to Drugs! At home, you can talk with your child about making healthy and safe choices.
October 31 is Halloween!!!! We will be doing some fun crafts in the morning that connect to our reading and math. After lunch, we'll be having some delicious treats and parading around Poyner in our costumes! The parade will be from 1:15-2:00. Feel free to come and walk with your child, watch the other students and help out with the party!
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Donors Choose
Our class is now a part of the Donors Choose website! This website gives teachers the opportunity to create a classroom project and try to get it funded through donations! I have just posted our first project to help make our classroom a more comfortable place to read and learn. Check out http://www.donorschoose.org/studte to see what we're working on for our class!
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