Happy Friday!

Happy Friday! It has been a busy yet another fun week in 1Wi. Tonight your child’s homework is for them to introduce the family to you in Spanish. They will introduce their parents, brothers, sisters, and grandparents. We enjoyed cheese quesadillas and nachos today as well.  Thank you for your donation! No math test Thursday, however we will have our last spelling test next week.

Here is their script.

Buenos Dias!

Soy ______

Te Presento a mi familia

Mi mama

Mi papa

Mi hermana

Mi hermano

Mi abuelita

Mi  abuelito

Mi perrito

Let’s look at what’s going on next week:

May 7:  Dot Com Day—students will spend most of the day on the computer

May 8: Baseball Day—wear your favorite baseball team shirt. Don’t forget your tennis shoes!

May 9: Hairdo  Hall of Fame Day—wear your craziest hairdo..awards will be given out

May 10: Ice Cream Day—bring your favorite half gallon of ice cream

May 11: Muffins with Mom @9:15.

Friday, April 27th Announcements

Hello! Thanks for all the kind e-mails yesterday wishing me well. I am still not at 100%, but I know with much rest over the weekend I will be ready to rock and roll next week. Students took the MAP testing this week. They handled it very well. Please don’t forget to take a look at the MAY calendar I sent home regarding all the fun activities each day. Here’s a breakdown for May 1-4.

May 1-Sunglasses Day

May 2-Pig Out on Popcorn.

May 3- Read and Rest Day…students may bring their kindergarten mat/towel/blanket and small pillow for this day.

May 4-Fiesta Day.. Students whose last name is A-D will bring a bag tortilla chips

                                       Students whose last name is E-J will bring salsa

                                       Students whose last name is J-P will bring soft/hard tortillas

                                       Students whose last name is P-T will bring shredded cheese/shredded lettuce

                                       Students whose last name starts with a W will bring paper products

                                      *Jackson-cups (30 ct)             *Brooke (plates-30 ct)       **Ethan—Velveeta Cheese

Lastly on the spelling test challenge words, I will give the uncontracted word and I will want the students to write the contraction. For example, I will say should have..students will write should’ve.


Math test will be over sums of ten (2+8, 3+7, 4+6, etc) on Thursday. 

Please let me know if you have any additional questions! Have a great weekend!

Spring Fling Activities

Monday: Hat Day

Tuesday: Extra Recess

Wednesday. Stuffed Animal Day (must be able to fit inside their backpack)

Thursday: Gum Day

Friday: Mega Movie Mania

Friday, 4/13/2012

SPRING MAP TESTING IS NEXT WEEK: WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY:

Spelling: Spelling list is in their folder. Please see their pretest as well.

Reading: Students are learning to Summarize. Students are using the prompt somebody, wanted, but so to summarize their stories. They are doing VERY well.

Please have your child read the story, "The Story of a Blue Bird" to you in their blue reading books

Math: Students are learning their math facts. We will test again on doubles. Feel free to use their test as steady guide. Chances are they will see those problems again. We are also studying 2D and 3D shapes. Next we will work on time and money.

Science: Students are learning the properties of mather: solid, liquid, gas. We will do a couple science experiements with this next week.  Please don't forget to work on those Earth Day projects. This will be our last project of the year. I can't wait to see what they come up with.

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Good Friday!

My apologies for not posting this yesterday. I have updated the Spelling list with the current one.

Please have your child read the story, "Little Bear's Friend to you sometime over the weekend.

Our math test will be on doubles which is 2+2, 3+3, 4+4, etc. The test will be on Thursday.

Our spelling test will be on Thursday as usual.

Have a great Easter Weekend! I will be sending out a calendar next week of all the fun things that will be taking place in 1Wi as we wind down the end of the year. How did time go by so fast?!

Have a great weekend. If you have questions, please don't hesistate to e-mail.

Thanks!

Cami

Friday Announcements 3/16/2012

Spelling: Spelling list is in their folder. Please see their pretest as well.

Reading: Students are learning to SYNTHESIZE. Students are putting all of our comprehension keys together. They are making connections, adding to their schema, visualizing, inferring, predicting, determining importance, and questioning.

Please have your child read the story, "On the Job withDr. Martha Smith" to you in their blue reading books. We will have a vet come visit the kids at school on Monday.

Math: Students are learning their math facts. We are continuing to focus on -1, -2, -3. Students will have a test on THURSDAY on those math facts. Please have them practice each night. We have also been playing in a tournament in class where the students have to say the answer faster than their opponet. This brings a lot of fun and competition to our classroom. We will be playing in a tournament with the other first grade classrooms in April, so KEEP PRACTICING.  Over spring break, start working on doubles 2+2, 4+4, etc. and sums of 10 (6+4,2+8, 7+3, 1+9, etc.) 

Social Studies: Students are learning about Benjamin Franklin and his inventions. We will continue to study Benjamin Franklin through several experiments next week.

OUR MARCH PROJECTS

Friday Announcements--3/9/2012

Spelling: Spelling list is in their folder. Please see their pretest as well.

Reading: Students are learning to SYNTHESIZE. Students are putting all of our comprehension keys together. They are making connections, adding to their schema, visualizing, inferring,  predicting, determining importance, and questioning.

Please have your child read the story, "The ROBOT" to you in their blue reading books

Math: Students are learning their math facts. We are continuing to focus on +1, +2, +3. Students will have a test on THURSDAY on those math facts. Please have them practice each night. We have also been playing in a tournament in class where the students have to say the answer faster than their opponet. This brings a lot of fun and competition to our classroom. We will be playing in a tournament with the other first grade classrooms in April, so KEEP PRACTICING.

Science: Students are learning how to eat a nutritious meal for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Students are learning the new campaign called MY PLATE. They are recognizing what there plate should look like at home. Also, it is recommended that students get 60 minutes of exercise in per day so Mr. Billy and YOGA here we come.  This has been a fun unit that they've enjoyed learning about.

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CHECK OUT OUR DR. SEUSS ALBUM ON SNAPFISH.

HERE'S A SNEEK PEEK!

FRIDAY ANNOUNCEMENTS

Spelling: Spelling list is in their folder. Please see their pretest as well.

Reading: We spent a lot of time in our Dr. Seuss books learning about rhyming words, nonsense words, word families, etc. Please have your child read you the story, "Tell Me a Story" . Don't forget to send the interview back on MONDAY!

Math: Students are learning their math facts. Students will have a test on THURSDAY on +1 & +2'  AND +3's. Please have them practice each night.

Science: We're still continuing with our nutrition unit.

Dr. Seuss' Birthday!

WE LIKE GREEN EGGS AND HAM!

Friday Announcements

Spelling: Spelling list is in their folder. Please see their pretest as well.

Reading: Students are learning to determine important facts in their stories. They are sharing information in their books that are important, interesting, or surprising to them in their stories. We will continue with this KEY through the month of February. No story in the blue reading book this week.

Math: Students are learning their math facts. We are continuing to focus on +1, +2, and -1’s and -2’s. Students will have a test on THURSDAY on +1 & +2's math facts. Please have them practice each night.

Science: Students are learning how to eat a nutritious meal for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Social Studies: Students are finishing up  learning about the presidents of the USA.  We will learn about Ben Franklin next week.

The President Rap

Friday Announcements

Spelling: No spelling test next week

Reading: Students are learning to determine important facts in their stories. They are sharing information in their books that are important, interesting, or surprising to them in their stories. We will continue with this KEY through the month of February.

Please have your child read the story, “At Home Around the World” to you in their blue reading books over the long weekend. Please review the highlighted vocabulary words as well.

Math: Students are learning their math facts. We are continuing to focus on +1, +2, and -1’s and -2’s. We have also been working with money and oh my goodness, we need a refresher. Please continue to count money with your child at home as well. We have a spiral curriculum which means once it’s taught it doesn’t come back again for a long time, so it’s important to keep it ongoing at home. We are doing the same in the classroom as well.

Science: Students are learning about teeth, how to brush, and keep them clean. Doctor Allison Buss will be coming into the classroom to discuss teeth with them again next week.

Social Studies: Students are learning about the presidents of the USA.  We will go more in detail on Abraham Lincoln and George Washington. They will also stop by for a visit next week.

Reminders/Glance at Next Week

 

I am asking that all students keep basketballs, footballs, toys, etc. at home. These things are getting lost on the playground and students are getting in trouble with them out at recess.

There are new pictures uploaded of the Valentine’s Day party. Check them out!  

Please check the center schedule and let me know if you are unable to attend. Thanks so much!

Just a reminder that there is no school on Monday, February 20 & Tuesday, February 21^st. There will also be no math/spelling test that week. We are still collecting money for Family Fun Night. If you have not made a donation, please send in whatever you can. It is greatly appreciated.

Every Friday will be a certain Sprit Day at Grove School

Friday, February 24th Mismatch Clothes/Socks Day

WHAT WE'VE BEEN DOING?????!!

The 100's Day Breakfast!




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Friday, Februrary 3rd

READING: Students are still learning how to infer and make predictions in the story. Students should read the story, "A Bed Full of Cats".

MATH: Students are starting Chapter 5 are beginning to work with base 10 blocks. Students will use the base 10 blocks to learn place value in numbers. Our math fact test next week will cover -1's and -2's. We have also finished our WINTER OLYMPICS-Writing to 1000. I am very proud of the students for working very hard to achieve this goal. They were awarded with a certificate signed by Mr. Lutes and got their picture taken.   

SCIENCE: We will begin our study on Dental Health and Nutrition. Mrs. Marcum will be visiting our class several times to talk to us about how to take care of our teeth.  

SOCIAL STUDIES: We studied Rosa Parks this week. Students learned why Rosa Parks is hero in American history. Next week, we begin our study of the American Presidents.

Friday, January 27th

HAPPY FRIDAY!
Here are your Friday Announcements.

100'S DAY IS HERE!!!!!! PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO SEND YOUR CHILD WITH 100 THINGS ON MONDAY, JANUARY 30TH. I HAVE SO MANY SURPRISES FOR THEM ON THIS DAY. I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE THEIR FACES LIGHT UP!

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READING: Students are still learning how to infer and make predictions in the story. We will look through my neighbor's trash next week and see what clues we can pick up about my neighbor. P.S. it's really not my neighbor's trash. Students should read the last story in their blue reading books, "Fox and Stork".

MATH: Students are finishing up Chapter 4 and they are beginning to work with base 10 blocks. Students will use the base 10 blocks to learn place value in numbers. Our math fact test next week will cover +1's and +2's.

SCIENCE: Penguin projects are finished and I am very proud at how well they did. Everyone did a very nice job! To celebrate our penguin projects, we will watch HAPPY FEET on Tuesday, January 31st. Students may bring a drink and a snack of choice. This does not have to be a fruit or a vegetable. However, soda is not allowed.

SOCIAL STUDIES: We have finished our study of Ruby Bridges and Martin Luther King Jr. Students will begin their study of some famous presidents as well as Rosa Parks.

FRIDAY ANNOUNCEMENTS-JAN. 20TH

HAPPY FRIDAY!

 A couple of quick things to share with you. I will also post these on the blog however, our internet is down at the moment.

 Dates to Remember:

100’s day is January 30^th. Your child should bring 100 items to school.

Penguin Projects are due January 23^rd.

Here’s what’s been going on in 1Wi:

Reading: Students are learning how to make inferences (look for clues) to help them predict and figure out what is going on in their story. There is no story this week.

Math: Students are working on their math facts and telling time quarter past-quarter to. Next week the math test will be over (-1’s…i.e. 5-1, 4-1, 2-1, etc.) This will be on Thursday.

Science: We are continuing our studies about Penguins. Students are learning some very interesting facts that I hope to hear during their penguin projects.

Social Studies: We have been discussing Martin Luther King Jr. and the story of Ruby Bridges.

Spelling: Check your child’s folder for their spelling pretest. They’ll take their spelling test on Thursday.

Again, let me know if you ever have any questions/concerns. I am in need of parent volunteers for our center time during the mornings and afternoons. If you can and will, please let me know! Center times are on the first and third Wednesday. Morning center times are from 9:45-11:00. Afternoon center times are from 12:45-1:55. Please let me know if you are available. Even if you can help out 1X per month, I need you! Thanks!

WELCOME BACK!

I hope everyone had a very restful Winter break. It was nice to see your child's smiling face on Wednesday anxious to get back into the swing of things. This week we have just taken a moment to get back into the swing of things. Of course with the new year comes CHANGES! Oh boy! I know. This class runs so smoothly I have not made many changes at all. However, I do need to make some curriculum changes in Math to prepare them for great success in 2nd grade.


IMPORTANT INFORMATION: I would like for you to purchase flashcards for your child or you can even make them. We will begin an intense study of students learning their math facts. Students will have a math quiz EVERY THURSDAY. Yes, I will count these for a grade. Their first math quiz will be January 19th. The quiz consists of 16 problems in paper format so they'll be writing their answer down. It will be over +1's. For example, 1+1, 2+1, 3+1, 4+1, 5+1, 6+1. Students will be given 90 seconds to complete the quiz. Practice these every night to ensure your child is ready and to lessen the anxiety of a timed test.


90TH DAY OF SCHOOL: The 90th day of school is January 10th. I am looking for a volunteer that would be willing to send in treats that day.


100'S DAY: 100'S DAY IS JANUARY 30TH. I WOULD LOVE TO HAVE VOLUNTEER THAT WOULD BE INTERESTED IN DRESSING UP AS ZERO THE HERO FOR THAT DAY. PLEASE PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOUR INTERESTED. Also students will need to bring in a baggied filled with 100 items for a special activity that day.


PARENT VOLUNTEERS: If you are interested in volunteering for center time on January 11th & January 25th. Please let me know immediately so I can post the schedule centers that day. Morning centers are 10:00-11:15. Afternoon centers are 12:45-1:45.


PENGUIN PROJECTS: Penguin projects are due on January 23rd. I will send info on these activities on MONDAY, JANUARY 9TH. Please keep in mind that this is a project. I will not except things done on notebook paper this time.

WINTER OLYMPICS: Students will be given 30 mintues each day to write their numbers from 1-1000. Once their reach 1000, they receive a WINTER OLYMPICS CERTIFICATE signed by myself and Mr. Lutes. This will be January 23-27th.


COUPON BOOKS: LUNCH COUPONS CAN BE REDEEMED ON TUESDAYS ONLY.


Have an awesome weekend!