Friday, September 30, 2011
Help Wanted---Reading Coaches
I am looking for 1-4 parent volunteers that would be willing and able to come read with my kids one day every week. You would listen to different students read to you from 9:15-9:45. This is our "reading practice" time. I want somebody that can be here every week so the kids get in the routine of reading with the same people. If you are interested, please email me. Thanks so much!
Friday, September 30
READING: Please have your child read "All That Corn" to you in their blue reading books. Review all highlighted words in the story. All books should be returned on MONDAY. We are working on the -all word family.
In Reading Workshop, students are learning to make MEANINGFUL connections to their book. They learned that some of their connections are not helping them understand the story better. Students should be making connections throughout their books at home as well. . This part of the book reminded me of.... Start getting your child in the habit of making meaningful connections to their book as their reading books to you. This will help them understand the story better.
SPELLING:>>>>>>NOTICE CHANGE>>>>>> Students took their practice test today. If they have a +10 on their test, they WILL NOT take the test the first 10 words on THURSDAY. However, they will take the challenge words. If your child missed any words on the present they will take the entire test. Please get in the habit of practicing spelling words EVERY NIGHT. The spelling list will continue to get harder as the year progresses. I have included a tab that gives you some ideas for practicing spelling.
MATH: We are working on counting combinations of nickels and pennies. Please continue to work with your child on this skill at home as well. YOU WILL BE SEEING MATH HOMEWORK COME HOME EVERY WEDNESDAY. IT WILL NEED TO BE RETURNED ON THURSDAY. I have noticed a lot of gaps in their math skills so I want to make sure everyone is on the same page. Please let your child DO their homework and you check over it. This will help them when their working in their math journals at school.
SCIENCE: We are discussing how plants and animals live in the different habitats. Bat projects are coming soon!
SOCIAL STUDIES:
THINGS YOU CAN HELP YOUR CHILD WITH:
I CANNOT THANK YOU ENOUGH FOR SENDING IN EVERYTHING WE NEEDED FOR APPLE DAY. IT WAS A HUGE SUCCESS. A BIG THANKS TO ALL THE PARENTS WHO VOLUNTEERED TO COME AND HELP THE KIDS MAKE AND BAKE THEIR SPECIAL TREATS. Please see the new tab for October Centers. If I didn't get you on this month, please let me know so I can add you to the schedule. I really only need 3-4 parents during center times. New Show and Tell Schedule is also posted.
OOPS!: I forgot to completely submit the book order so I shipment is running LATE Please forgive me! ! I am working on getting you a code so you can order books online yourself.
Have a great weekend and thanks again for ALL YOU DO!
~Cami Williams
In Reading Workshop, students are learning to make MEANINGFUL connections to their book. They learned that some of their connections are not helping them understand the story better. Students should be making connections throughout their books at home as well. . This part of the book reminded me of.... Start getting your child in the habit of making meaningful connections to their book as their reading books to you. This will help them understand the story better.
SPELLING:>>>>>>NOTICE CHANGE>>>>>> Students took their practice test today. If they have a +10 on their test, they WILL NOT take the test the first 10 words on THURSDAY. However, they will take the challenge words. If your child missed any words on the present they will take the entire test. Please get in the habit of practicing spelling words EVERY NIGHT. The spelling list will continue to get harder as the year progresses. I have included a tab that gives you some ideas for practicing spelling.
MATH: We are working on counting combinations of nickels and pennies. Please continue to work with your child on this skill at home as well. YOU WILL BE SEEING MATH HOMEWORK COME HOME EVERY WEDNESDAY. IT WILL NEED TO BE RETURNED ON THURSDAY. I have noticed a lot of gaps in their math skills so I want to make sure everyone is on the same page. Please let your child DO their homework and you check over it. This will help them when their working in their math journals at school.
SCIENCE: We are discussing how plants and animals live in the different habitats. Bat projects are coming soon!
SOCIAL STUDIES:
THINGS YOU CAN HELP YOUR CHILD WITH:
- tying their shoes
- bringing their show and tell
- counting pennies and nickels together
I CANNOT THANK YOU ENOUGH FOR SENDING IN EVERYTHING WE NEEDED FOR APPLE DAY. IT WAS A HUGE SUCCESS. A BIG THANKS TO ALL THE PARENTS WHO VOLUNTEERED TO COME AND HELP THE KIDS MAKE AND BAKE THEIR SPECIAL TREATS. Please see the new tab for October Centers. If I didn't get you on this month, please let me know so I can add you to the schedule. I really only need 3-4 parents during center times. New Show and Tell Schedule is also posted.
OOPS!: I forgot to completely submit the book order so I shipment is running LATE Please forgive me! ! I am working on getting you a code so you can order books online yourself.
Have a great weekend and thanks again for ALL YOU DO!
~Cami Williams
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
United Way Campaign
Grove School
United Way Campaign
Dear Grove Families,Thursday 10/6/11: Wear clashing/miss-matched clothes to school
Friday 10/7/11: Extra recess day
Monday 10/10/11: No School
Tuesday 10/11/11: stuffed animal day
Wednesday 10/12/11: Wear a hat in school
Friday, September 23, 2011
Reading Logs
Your child will have a reading log in their folder tonight that says, "October Reading Record". Please keep this in your child's folder until October 31. I want to see that they are reading every night for 15 minutes. I will be using this log for the Pizza Hut Bookit Program.
Friday, September 23 Newsletter
CURRICULUM NOTES:
READING: Please have your child read "Todd's Box" to you in their blue reading books. Review all highlighted words in the story. All books should be returned on MONDAY. We are working on short o words and word families.
In Reading Workshop, students are learning to make connections to their book. Students should be making connections throughout the book. This part of the book reminded me of.... Start getting your child in the habit of making connections to their book as their reading books to you. This will help them understand the story better and make their reading more meaningful.
SPELLING: Students took their practice test today. If they have a +10 on their test, they WILL NOT take the test on THURSDAY. However, please keep practicing these words because they may see them again. I was pleased with the scores this week. Please get in the habit of practicing spelling words EVERY NIGHT. The spelling list will continue to get harder as the year progresses. I have included a tab that gives you some ideas for practicing spelling.
MATH: We worked on telling time to the hour, tally marks, and complements (sums) of 10, and counting on the 100's chart . Also students, need to know their PHONE NUMBERS. I will be asking them within the next few weeks what their phone number is. YOU WILL BE SEEING MATH HOMEWORK COME HOME EVERY WEDNESDAY. IT WILL NEED TO BE RETURNED ON THURSDAY. I have noticed a lot of gaps in their math skills so I want to make sure everyone is on the same page. Please let your child DO their homework and you check over it. This will help them when their working in their math journals at school.
SCIENCE: We are discussing how plants and animals live in the different habitats.
SOCIAL STUDIES:Students are learning about their neighborhood and what street they live on. Does your child know their address??? If not practice this with them.
THINGS YOU CAN HELP YOUR CHILD WITH:
The last week of September will be APPLE WEEK. We will be making several apple treats that week and I will need parent helpers with this.I have 2 more spots available for these activities on Wednesday, September 28th. I won't be starting CENTERS until OCTOBER. If you are interested in being on the schedule in October, please let me know. I will post the schedule on Monday. Again, thank you for all that you do! Thank you to all those who came in to cut letters, take down the bulletin boards, etc. It helps me out more than you know! Have a great weekend!
P.S. If you have time this wekeend, take your child to Clinton, IL for the Apple and Pork Festival. Mr. Williams and I will be there!
~Cami Williams
READING: Please have your child read "Todd's Box" to you in their blue reading books. Review all highlighted words in the story. All books should be returned on MONDAY. We are working on short o words and word families.
In Reading Workshop, students are learning to make connections to their book. Students should be making connections throughout the book. This part of the book reminded me of.... Start getting your child in the habit of making connections to their book as their reading books to you. This will help them understand the story better and make their reading more meaningful.
SPELLING: Students took their practice test today. If they have a +10 on their test, they WILL NOT take the test on THURSDAY. However, please keep practicing these words because they may see them again. I was pleased with the scores this week. Please get in the habit of practicing spelling words EVERY NIGHT. The spelling list will continue to get harder as the year progresses. I have included a tab that gives you some ideas for practicing spelling.
MATH: We worked on telling time to the hour, tally marks, and complements (sums) of 10, and counting on the 100's chart . Also students, need to know their PHONE NUMBERS. I will be asking them within the next few weeks what their phone number is. YOU WILL BE SEEING MATH HOMEWORK COME HOME EVERY WEDNESDAY. IT WILL NEED TO BE RETURNED ON THURSDAY. I have noticed a lot of gaps in their math skills so I want to make sure everyone is on the same page. Please let your child DO their homework and you check over it. This will help them when their working in their math journals at school.
SCIENCE: We are discussing how plants and animals live in the different habitats.
SOCIAL STUDIES:Students are learning about their neighborhood and what street they live on. Does your child know their address??? If not practice this with them.
THINGS YOU CAN HELP YOUR CHILD WITH:
- tying their shoes
- bringing their show and tell
- start counting pennies
- start counting nickels
The last week of September will be APPLE WEEK. We will be making several apple treats that week and I will need parent helpers with this.I have 2 more spots available for these activities on Wednesday, September 28th. I won't be starting CENTERS until OCTOBER. If you are interested in being on the schedule in October, please let me know. I will post the schedule on Monday. Again, thank you for all that you do! Thank you to all those who came in to cut letters, take down the bulletin boards, etc. It helps me out more than you know! Have a great weekend!
P.S. If you have time this wekeend, take your child to Clinton, IL for the Apple and Pork Festival. Mr. Williams and I will be there!
~Cami Williams
Friday, September 16, 2011
Friday Newsletter
HAPPY FRIDAY! A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL THE PARENTS WHO HELPED WITH MAP TESTING ON WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY. THE STUDENTS DID AN EXCELLENT JOB TAKING THE TEST. I AM VERY IMPRESSED WITH THIS BUNCH OF KIDDOS. THEY MAY BE THE MOST POLITE, FRIENDLY, AND CARING KIDS I HAVE EVER HAD. HOPEFULLY, YOUR CHILD IS HAVING AN AWESOME TIME IN 1ST GRADE AS WELL!
CURRICULUM NOTES:
READING: Please have your child read "Jack and Rick" to you in their blue reading books. Review all highlighted words in the story. All books should be returned on MONDAY. We are working on short i words and word families.
In Reading Workshop, students are learning decoding strategies to help them figure out words they don't know. This week I introdcued to them: Tryin' Lion, Lips the Fish, Stretchy the Snake, Skippy the Frog, Chunky Monkey, Eagle Eye, and Helpful Kangaroo. Please ask your child about these strategies and USE them at home when they are reading their books to you.
SPELLING: Students took their practice test today. If they have a +10 on their test, they WILL NOT take the test on THURSDAY. However, please keep practicing these words because they may see them again. I have also noticed very low scores this year. Please get in the habit of practicing spelling words EVERY NIGHT. The spelling list will continue to get harder as the year progresses. I have included a tab that gives you some ideas for practicing spelling.
MATH: Please practice with your child on counting by 5's orally and written. This week we worked on telling time to the hour, tally marks, and complements (sums) of 10 . For example, 2+8, 3+7, 1+9, etc. Also students, need to know their PHONE NUMBERS. I will be asking them within the next few weeks what their phone number is.
SCIENCE: We are discussing how plants and animals live.
SOCIAL STUDIES: Students are learning about what city and state they live in. This is VERY confusing for them. Please review at home. We are talking about what types of businesses and places that we can go to in our city.
THINGS YOU CAN HELP YOUR CHILD WITH:
The last week of September will be APPLE WEEK. We will be making several apple treats that week and I will need parent helpers with this. I won't be starting CENTERS until OCTOBER. If you are interested in being on the schedule in October, please let me know. Again, thank you for all that you do! Have a great weekend!
~Cami Williams
CURRICULUM NOTES:
READING: Please have your child read "Jack and Rick" to you in their blue reading books. Review all highlighted words in the story. All books should be returned on MONDAY. We are working on short i words and word families.
In Reading Workshop, students are learning decoding strategies to help them figure out words they don't know. This week I introdcued to them: Tryin' Lion, Lips the Fish, Stretchy the Snake, Skippy the Frog, Chunky Monkey, Eagle Eye, and Helpful Kangaroo. Please ask your child about these strategies and USE them at home when they are reading their books to you.
SPELLING: Students took their practice test today. If they have a +10 on their test, they WILL NOT take the test on THURSDAY. However, please keep practicing these words because they may see them again. I have also noticed very low scores this year. Please get in the habit of practicing spelling words EVERY NIGHT. The spelling list will continue to get harder as the year progresses. I have included a tab that gives you some ideas for practicing spelling.
MATH: Please practice with your child on counting by 5's orally and written. This week we worked on telling time to the hour, tally marks, and complements (sums) of 10 . For example, 2+8, 3+7, 1+9, etc. Also students, need to know their PHONE NUMBERS. I will be asking them within the next few weeks what their phone number is.
SCIENCE: We are discussing how plants and animals live.
SOCIAL STUDIES: Students are learning about what city and state they live in. This is VERY confusing for them. Please review at home. We are talking about what types of businesses and places that we can go to in our city.
THINGS YOU CAN HELP YOUR CHILD WITH:
- tying their shoes
- remembering what day they have show n tell on (there's a new tab for this)
The last week of September will be APPLE WEEK. We will be making several apple treats that week and I will need parent helpers with this. I won't be starting CENTERS until OCTOBER. If you are interested in being on the schedule in October, please let me know. Again, thank you for all that you do! Have a great weekend!
~Cami Williams
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
1 Down 1 To Go
Just wanted to let you know that the students did a great job taking their test today. A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL THE PARENTS WHO CAME TO LOG THE CHILDREN IN. I couldn’t have done it without you. Also, I am in need of some stuffed animals (beanie baby size) for the classroom. I am looking for a bird (eagle), monkey, kangaroo, lion, fish, frog, and snake. If you have any of these at home that you’d like to donate. Please send it on in. We’d love to have it. Thanks so much!
Friday, September 9, 2011
Friday Newsletter
CURRIUCULM NOTES:
READING: Please have your child read "Ants" to you in their blue reading books. Review all highlighted words in the story. All books should be returned on Monday. We are working on short i words and word families.
SPELLING: Students took their practice test today. If they have a +10 on their test, they WILL NOT take the test on THURSDAY. However, please keep practicing these words because they may see them again.
MATH: Please continue to practice with your child on counting by 5's orally and written, before and after numbers, and tally marks.
SCIENCE: This week we continued studied habitats. Students learned what a habitat is, different kinds of habitats, where they are located, and what animals/plants might live there.
READING: Please have your child read "Ants" to you in their blue reading books. Review all highlighted words in the story. All books should be returned on Monday. We are working on short i words and word families.
SPELLING: Students took their practice test today. If they have a +10 on their test, they WILL NOT take the test on THURSDAY. However, please keep practicing these words because they may see them again.
MATH: Please continue to practice with your child on counting by 5's orally and written, before and after numbers, and tally marks.
SCIENCE: This week we continued studied habitats. Students learned what a habitat is, different kinds of habitats, where they are located, and what animals/plants might live there.
Friday, September 2, 2011
District Snack and Treat Policy
The policy is below and the new parts we must follow include:
· must be prearranged with classroom teacher
· NO homemade treats for anything: snack, b-day treat, holiday party, etc. (must be store-bought)
· All snacks brought in must be labeled (so we can read ingredients)
Friday, September 2 Newsletter
Happy Friday! Please remember that there is NO SCHOOL Monday, September 5th.
Please check out the new links added to the page: Show and Tell Schedule & Classroom Pictures
Show and Tell will start Tuesday, September 6. Monday students will show on Tuesday.
CURRIUCULM NOTES:
READING: Please have your child read "Sam and the Bag" to you in their blue reading books. Review all highlighted words in the story. All books should be returned on TUESDAY. We are working on short a words and word families.
SPELLING: Students took their practice test today. If they have a +10 on their test, they WILL NOT take the test on THURSDAY. However, please keep practicing these words because they may see them again.
MATH: Please practice with your child on counting by 5's orally and written. This week we reviewed tally marks, counting by 5's and 10's, days of the week, temperature and before and after numbers.
SCIENCE: This week we studied habitats. Students learned what a habitat is, different kinds of habitats, where they are located, and what animals/plants might live there.
SOCIAL STUDIES: Students learned about community laws. Students made posters of a community law of their choice.
MISC: PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU HAVE SENT IN YOUR $5 FOR SCHOLASTIC NEWS AND YOUR CHILD'S MATH TOOL BOX. IT SHOULD CONTAIN 20 PENNIES, 20 NICKLES, 10 DIMES, AND 4 QUARTERS. MAKE SURE THIS IS IN A LABELED BAG.
Please check out the new links added to the page: Show and Tell Schedule & Classroom Pictures
Show and Tell will start Tuesday, September 6. Monday students will show on Tuesday.
CURRIUCULM NOTES:
READING: Please have your child read "Sam and the Bag" to you in their blue reading books. Review all highlighted words in the story. All books should be returned on TUESDAY. We are working on short a words and word families.
SPELLING: Students took their practice test today. If they have a +10 on their test, they WILL NOT take the test on THURSDAY. However, please keep practicing these words because they may see them again.
MATH: Please practice with your child on counting by 5's orally and written. This week we reviewed tally marks, counting by 5's and 10's, days of the week, temperature and before and after numbers.
SCIENCE: This week we studied habitats. Students learned what a habitat is, different kinds of habitats, where they are located, and what animals/plants might live there.
SOCIAL STUDIES: Students learned about community laws. Students made posters of a community law of their choice.
MISC: PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU HAVE SENT IN YOUR $5 FOR SCHOLASTIC NEWS AND YOUR CHILD'S MATH TOOL BOX. IT SHOULD CONTAIN 20 PENNIES, 20 NICKLES, 10 DIMES, AND 4 QUARTERS. MAKE SURE THIS IS IN A LABELED BAG.
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