Hey everyone!  So this week has been crazy!!!  Read below and I will tell you why...

So, our wonderful Technology teacher wrote a grant and received money to purchase a class set of iPads for the school to share and bring into their room for an entire day.  Our class was the first to try it out.  We had the entire iPad cart in our room Thursday and Friday this week.  The kids absolutely loved it and they each had their own for the entire day.  We found apps to use to fit with our daily curriculum of math, reading, and science and the kids had a blast!  Sadly, the iPad cart is now going to another first grade classroom to be used :(.  But, it was exciting and hopefully we will get to have them again!

Next week is so short (2 days and then Turkey break!) so there will be some changes.  Check them out below!

No Homework- there will not be any because that is silly and I don't want to give any for Thanksgiving break.  However, please make sure you kiddo is still READING!  2nd quarter reading testing is coming up in December and we want to continue seeing those reading levels move up!

No Spelling- we will not have a spelling test either.  I did notice that some kids practiced for this week's test by using the Family Times sheet, I saw much better scores!  Way to go!

December newsletter- will be sent home next week so be looking for that!  I will also have it here on our website!

Splash Math- a new, fun, kid-friendly, educational math website that I found that the kids will be using here in the classroom.  It correlates with our new Common Core State Standards for first grade and is also engaging!  It allows the teacher to look at data and measure progress for how the students are doing in certain concepts (ex: addition, subtraction, geometry, etc.)  We will start using this website Monday during math.  Each student will have their log in.  I also have it set up to where they can bring their log in information home and can get on the website at home for extra practice.  With your permission, I can add your parent email to our classroom account and you will be sent a weekly email from the website that allows you to see their progress.  I will send home a slip with the kids Monday and you may choose yes for a weekly email, or no.  If you want to check it out for yourself the link is below!

https://www.splashmath.com/

That is all I have for the our short week coming up.  If you have any questions or concerns please let me know.  Have a wonderful weekend!