Friday, November 21, 2014
1st grade weekly news 11-21-14
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!
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!
Monday, November 10, 2014
1st grade weekly news 11-11-14
We have a full 5 days of teaching and learning this week! Take a peek below to find out what is going on...
Field Trip- it was a success! It turned out to be a really nice day out, and we got to see most of the animals! We actually saw more than we did last year during the spring. The kids looked like they had a great time, and thank you parents for joining us!
Purple Take Home Folders- I know life at home is busy and can be hectic at times, but please make sure you are checking your child's back pack and purple folder every night. I do send home some things, and the school does as well. To stay informed the folder and back pack need to be checked frequently throughout the week. Some of the kids' folders are so full they are about to explode! This worries me a little, and makes me think that you might not be seeing their graded work, or other informational notes that are coming home...Eeeekkk!
Grades- Please make sure you are actually looking at their work that is coming home, especially things that have been graded by me. This will give you a good idea of how they are doing with certain concepts or skills. I try to grade, and enter grades onto Skyward as quick as I can but sometimes it takes me a while. If you ever have any questions about a score that comes home please call or email me.
Kiwi bag- Please make sure this is being checked nightly as well. The kids have nightly reading homework with their book. Use the blue and green "helpful" sheets in there as well when reading with your child. And please make sure the books go back into the bag and come to school everyday.
Weekly Homework- I was just putting in spelling grades and noticed that I don't think some of the kids are getting enough practice with the weekly skill. When grading homework I have noticed that some are doing the "Family Times" worksheet activities, which is AWESOME! That sheet has the weekly spelling list words on it and gives you things you can do at home to practice. If you notice that your child is missing a few words on their tests, then this would be a good thing to do. The school does not want us sending home a "spelling list" to practice and memorize, but if you do these activities if will help their spelling score tremendously. And the activities don't take longer than 5 minutes.
Please remember how important it is to check back packs and folders, and to also read nightly!
If you have any questions or concerns please call or email me!
Have a great week! Brrrrrrrrrrrr!!!!!!
Field Trip- it was a success! It turned out to be a really nice day out, and we got to see most of the animals! We actually saw more than we did last year during the spring. The kids looked like they had a great time, and thank you parents for joining us!
Purple Take Home Folders- I know life at home is busy and can be hectic at times, but please make sure you are checking your child's back pack and purple folder every night. I do send home some things, and the school does as well. To stay informed the folder and back pack need to be checked frequently throughout the week. Some of the kids' folders are so full they are about to explode! This worries me a little, and makes me think that you might not be seeing their graded work, or other informational notes that are coming home...Eeeekkk!
Grades- Please make sure you are actually looking at their work that is coming home, especially things that have been graded by me. This will give you a good idea of how they are doing with certain concepts or skills. I try to grade, and enter grades onto Skyward as quick as I can but sometimes it takes me a while. If you ever have any questions about a score that comes home please call or email me.
Kiwi bag- Please make sure this is being checked nightly as well. The kids have nightly reading homework with their book. Use the blue and green "helpful" sheets in there as well when reading with your child. And please make sure the books go back into the bag and come to school everyday.
Weekly Homework- I was just putting in spelling grades and noticed that I don't think some of the kids are getting enough practice with the weekly skill. When grading homework I have noticed that some are doing the "Family Times" worksheet activities, which is AWESOME! That sheet has the weekly spelling list words on it and gives you things you can do at home to practice. If you notice that your child is missing a few words on their tests, then this would be a good thing to do. The school does not want us sending home a "spelling list" to practice and memorize, but if you do these activities if will help their spelling score tremendously. And the activities don't take longer than 5 minutes.
Please remember how important it is to check back packs and folders, and to also read nightly!
If you have any questions or concerns please call or email me!
Have a great week! Brrrrrrrrrrrr!!!!!!
Monday, November 3, 2014
1st grade weekly news 11-3-14
Hello everyone! Hope you had a nice weekend. Below is some information for this week so take a peek!
November newsletter- I sent it home in their backpacks today so take a peek!
Zoo Field Trip- I sent home a blue reminder sheet with lots of information on it, so check it out and read through all of it! We will be going to the zoo this Friday! If you are a parent that is coming, I should already have you marked down, but I will be handing out Parent Volunteer sheets Friday morning before we get on the buses to leave. We usually pair kids up with volunteers, and we have plenty parents going so some will be paired and some won't. You of course will get to walk around with your own child :)
Homework- this week's homework is fun! Today we read the story called "Turkey Trouble," and the turkey disguised himself as different things so the farmer wouldn't eat him on Thanksgiving. Well, I sent home a blank turkey template so the kids can have fun and disguise their turkey for Thanksgiving. I attached directions to go a long with it. There is no writing or anything needed, just decorating :) Have fun with it!
That is all I have for this week. If you have any questions or concerns please call or email me.
Have a wonderful week!
November newsletter- I sent it home in their backpacks today so take a peek!
Zoo Field Trip- I sent home a blue reminder sheet with lots of information on it, so check it out and read through all of it! We will be going to the zoo this Friday! If you are a parent that is coming, I should already have you marked down, but I will be handing out Parent Volunteer sheets Friday morning before we get on the buses to leave. We usually pair kids up with volunteers, and we have plenty parents going so some will be paired and some won't. You of course will get to walk around with your own child :)
Homework- this week's homework is fun! Today we read the story called "Turkey Trouble," and the turkey disguised himself as different things so the farmer wouldn't eat him on Thanksgiving. Well, I sent home a blank turkey template so the kids can have fun and disguise their turkey for Thanksgiving. I attached directions to go a long with it. There is no writing or anything needed, just decorating :) Have fun with it!
That is all I have for this week. If you have any questions or concerns please call or email me.
Have a wonderful week!
Monday, October 27, 2014
1st grade weekly news 10-27-14
Hi everyone! We are back to a normal week...sort of! :)
Parent/Teacher conferences- went well! I really enjoyed talking to each and every one of you about your child. Thank you so much for coming and making your child's education a big deal!
Homework- we do have it this week. It was handed out today and is due Friday morning.
Field Trip- is next week on Friday Nov. 7th! I have most permission slips turned back in, so thank you! If you haven't please get that turned in to school ASAP because we need to turn in a lunch count to those who are getting a sack lunch from the school.
Halloween Fiesta- will be this Friday in our classroom! The kids may wear their costumes to school because the parade will be in the morning from starting at 9:30 and the party will follow at 9:45. If you are a room parent you are more than welcome to come early and set up while we are in the gym showing off our costumes. The party will end at 10:30. At that time, we will start taking off our costumes for lunch, so please have your child pack some clothes so they can change. In the afternoon, the kids will be watching a Halloween movie in the gym :)
Kiwi bags- please remember to read at home every night with your child. The more they read, they better they will get! Also, please remember to put the books back in the bag because we use them here at school as well. The thick colored sheets of paper that are inside the plastic Ziploc baggie are tools to use with your child when sounding out words, and comprehension. Please refer to this because theses are skills that will help them move up in reading levels.
Red Ribbon week- a small sheet was sent home last week with all of the details for each spirit day this week. Today was crazy sock day, tomorrow is favorite team shirt day, Wednesday is hat day, Thursday is crazy hair day, and Friday is costumes!
Box Tops- Congratulations to Madi Droge for bringing in the most box tops in our class! She will be getting a special treat at lunch from me.
That is all I have for this week. If you have any questions or concerns please call or email me! Have a great week.
GO ROYALS!
Parent/Teacher conferences- went well! I really enjoyed talking to each and every one of you about your child. Thank you so much for coming and making your child's education a big deal!
Homework- we do have it this week. It was handed out today and is due Friday morning.
Field Trip- is next week on Friday Nov. 7th! I have most permission slips turned back in, so thank you! If you haven't please get that turned in to school ASAP because we need to turn in a lunch count to those who are getting a sack lunch from the school.
Halloween Fiesta- will be this Friday in our classroom! The kids may wear their costumes to school because the parade will be in the morning from starting at 9:30 and the party will follow at 9:45. If you are a room parent you are more than welcome to come early and set up while we are in the gym showing off our costumes. The party will end at 10:30. At that time, we will start taking off our costumes for lunch, so please have your child pack some clothes so they can change. In the afternoon, the kids will be watching a Halloween movie in the gym :)
Kiwi bags- please remember to read at home every night with your child. The more they read, they better they will get! Also, please remember to put the books back in the bag because we use them here at school as well. The thick colored sheets of paper that are inside the plastic Ziploc baggie are tools to use with your child when sounding out words, and comprehension. Please refer to this because theses are skills that will help them move up in reading levels.
Red Ribbon week- a small sheet was sent home last week with all of the details for each spirit day this week. Today was crazy sock day, tomorrow is favorite team shirt day, Wednesday is hat day, Thursday is crazy hair day, and Friday is costumes!
Box Tops- Congratulations to Madi Droge for bringing in the most box tops in our class! She will be getting a special treat at lunch from me.
That is all I have for this week. If you have any questions or concerns please call or email me! Have a great week.
GO ROYALS!
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
1st grade weekly news 10-20-14
This week and next week are going to feel crazy! Lots going on! Take a peek...
Parent Teacher conferences are this week. I sent out an email attachment with our schedule just as a reminder for your time. I am looking forward to seeing everyone and talking about your kiddo!
No Homework- we don't have any this week due to the short week. Some of the kids came up to me today saying that I forgot to hand it out, but really they forgot I told them we didn't have any because it was a basically a three day week.
Field Trip- I have had a few forms come in this week, thanks for turning them in! If you need another copy please let me know so your kiddo can bring it back to school. I have to have the form turned back in so I know what their plan is for lunch.
Halloween party- is next week. The parade in the gym to show off costumes is at 9:30. The party is in the classroom starting at 9:45 and ending at 10:30. The kids may wear their costumes to school that morning, and we will change out of their costumes before lunch.
If you have any other questions or concerns please call or email me! See you soon!
Parent Teacher conferences are this week. I sent out an email attachment with our schedule just as a reminder for your time. I am looking forward to seeing everyone and talking about your kiddo!
No Homework- we don't have any this week due to the short week. Some of the kids came up to me today saying that I forgot to hand it out, but really they forgot I told them we didn't have any because it was a basically a three day week.
Field Trip- I have had a few forms come in this week, thanks for turning them in! If you need another copy please let me know so your kiddo can bring it back to school. I have to have the form turned back in so I know what their plan is for lunch.
Halloween party- is next week. The parade in the gym to show off costumes is at 9:30. The party is in the classroom starting at 9:45 and ending at 10:30. The kids may wear their costumes to school that morning, and we will change out of their costumes before lunch.
If you have any other questions or concerns please call or email me! See you soon!
Monday, October 13, 2014
1st grade weekly news 10-13-14
Hey everyone! Hope everyone had a great weekend. Again, GO ROYALS!
Below is some information for this week, so take a peek!
Field Trip- I sent the blue permission slip/informational note home with the kids last week. I have already gotten like 10 back, so I am still waiting on some to be returned. Your child can not go without turning it back in to me. That slips lets me know what they are doing for lunch, and if you are or are not coming. Very important :). Also, grandparents are more than welcome to be the adult that comes along!
Spelling- We only have four days this week and three days next week so we are combining them with the same spelling list. The Family Times sheet attached to the weekly homework includes the words that will be tested. But, they won't be tested until next week so no spelling test this week.
Clorox wipes- I am in need of some so if you would like to donate some to the classroom that would be AMAZING!
Parent Teacher conferences- I have sent out emails, but tonight I sent home an orange reminder slip of your day and time you are conferencing with me. I am looking forward to meeting with each and every one of you about your child :)
Great behavior- I sent an email out Friday about our great monthly behavior reward. Every year, I like to allow the students who have good behavior each month each lunch with me in the classroom. They love it, and I enjoy it as well. I checked everyone's purple Take Home Folder last week, and if they didn't have any yellow, orange, or red days I have them a Star Student sticker for the month of Aug. and Sept. (since Aug was short). If they have a sticker they will be eating lunch with me this Friday in the classroom!
That is all I have for this week. Four day week- remember no school Friday!
If you have any questions or concerns please call or email me.
Below is some information for this week, so take a peek!
Field Trip- I sent the blue permission slip/informational note home with the kids last week. I have already gotten like 10 back, so I am still waiting on some to be returned. Your child can not go without turning it back in to me. That slips lets me know what they are doing for lunch, and if you are or are not coming. Very important :). Also, grandparents are more than welcome to be the adult that comes along!
Spelling- We only have four days this week and three days next week so we are combining them with the same spelling list. The Family Times sheet attached to the weekly homework includes the words that will be tested. But, they won't be tested until next week so no spelling test this week.
Clorox wipes- I am in need of some so if you would like to donate some to the classroom that would be AMAZING!
Parent Teacher conferences- I have sent out emails, but tonight I sent home an orange reminder slip of your day and time you are conferencing with me. I am looking forward to meeting with each and every one of you about your child :)
Great behavior- I sent an email out Friday about our great monthly behavior reward. Every year, I like to allow the students who have good behavior each month each lunch with me in the classroom. They love it, and I enjoy it as well. I checked everyone's purple Take Home Folder last week, and if they didn't have any yellow, orange, or red days I have them a Star Student sticker for the month of Aug. and Sept. (since Aug was short). If they have a sticker they will be eating lunch with me this Friday in the classroom!
That is all I have for this week. Four day week- remember no school Friday!
If you have any questions or concerns please call or email me.
Monday, October 6, 2014
1st grade weekly news 10-6-14
Hi everyone, hope you had a great weekend...what about those ROYALS! So exciting!
Anyway, below is some new information for this week so take a peek!
October newsletter- will be handed out tomorrow, and it has a lot of information on it about this busy month! There is also information about our Halloween party!
Zoo Field Trip- we usually take our field trip in the spring, but decided to take it now in the fall. We will be going on November 7th. The first grade teachers are just now getting an informational letter out now because we had to wait on it to be approved. This field trip informational letter will be coming home tomorrow as well, so please look it over!
Reading testing- I have started testing, and will have your child's reading level information for you at conferences.
Weekly Homework- thank you for spending some time with your child to get their weekly homework done. It shows your child that you care about their education, and that school is important! It also teaches them responsibility, because they have to complete it on time and turn it in to me on Fridays. I try to make homework stuff that takes less than 15 minutes, so hopefully finding time to complete it isn't hard.
Community Family Projects- we are finally done sharing them! Thank you for spending some time with your child and completing this project with them, they had fun making and sharing! They also did a great job presenting, and it will go toward their Speaking and Listening grade on their grade card.
That is all I have, if you have any questions or concerns please call or email me!
Have a great week!
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