We have had a magical week in First grade! Thank you for all the gifts and well wishes. Please be safe and have a wonderful break!
I am sending home and OPTIONAL Winter Break homework. This will hopefully occupy them if need be! Don't forget about your online book resources: Epic, Youtube, Readworks.org, etc.
Your kids are coming home with a book, You are Special. This is theirs to keep! Thank you for having such awesome kids!
Here is a sign up for second semester Friday Folders. I will send another for classroom volunteers once we get back from break. Friday Folder pt.2
Thursday, December 19, 2019
Friday, December 13, 2019
12/13
Happy Friday!
With us having such a short week we will be reviewing for most of our subject areas.
Comprehension: We will continue with finding the main idea of the books we are reading. We will also continue with finding supporting evidence in words and pictures. No homework this week! With the chaos of the holidays and a short week I figured we could continue homework after break.
Phonics: We will be reviewing all the skills we have worked on so far this year. Vowels, digraphs, trigraphs, blends, etc.
Math: We will continue to work on using number lines effectively through next week and the first part on January. No homework next week.
Social studies: We are cruising through Dr. Seuss' life and impact on young readers. We will continue to read through his legacy and books this coming week!
TOYS: Students may bring 1 toy for fun Fridays only. Students may not bring several toys or electronics. I have recently had some issues with students bringing small toys for their pencil boxes. Please remind your student that toys are for fun Friday only or I will start having to collect the toys.
Winter party:
2-3 pm on 12/19. On December 19th students can come dressed like their favorite Dr. Seuss character. This can be a Who, sneetch, Cat in the Hat, etc. We will be doing Grinch themed learning all day. This will include watching the 2018 animated The Grinch. We will be comparing this to the book! We will need permission to view this at school so please click this link! Video Permission Slip
I will also need help and supplies for 12/19. All supplies will need to be turned in on or before 12/18.
Grinchmas Supplies and Volunteers
Volunteers will need to sign in at the office and will need to arrive at 1:45 pm on 12/19. Parents and siblings coming to watch may arrive at 2:00 pm. Our classroom activities are for the STUDENTS ONLY. Siblings MAY NOT participate in our activities. I have only asked for enough supplies for our 28 students. I will have coloring sheets and games for siblings if needed!
With us having such a short week we will be reviewing for most of our subject areas.
Comprehension: We will continue with finding the main idea of the books we are reading. We will also continue with finding supporting evidence in words and pictures. No homework this week! With the chaos of the holidays and a short week I figured we could continue homework after break.
Phonics: We will be reviewing all the skills we have worked on so far this year. Vowels, digraphs, trigraphs, blends, etc.
Math: We will continue to work on using number lines effectively through next week and the first part on January. No homework next week.
Social studies: We are cruising through Dr. Seuss' life and impact on young readers. We will continue to read through his legacy and books this coming week!
TOYS: Students may bring 1 toy for fun Fridays only. Students may not bring several toys or electronics. I have recently had some issues with students bringing small toys for their pencil boxes. Please remind your student that toys are for fun Friday only or I will start having to collect the toys.
Winter party:
2-3 pm on 12/19. On December 19th students can come dressed like their favorite Dr. Seuss character. This can be a Who, sneetch, Cat in the Hat, etc. We will be doing Grinch themed learning all day. This will include watching the 2018 animated The Grinch. We will be comparing this to the book! We will need permission to view this at school so please click this link! Video Permission Slip
I will also need help and supplies for 12/19. All supplies will need to be turned in on or before 12/18.
Grinchmas Supplies and Volunteers
Volunteers will need to sign in at the office and will need to arrive at 1:45 pm on 12/19. Parents and siblings coming to watch may arrive at 2:00 pm. Our classroom activities are for the STUDENTS ONLY. Siblings MAY NOT participate in our activities. I have only asked for enough supplies for our 28 students. I will have coloring sheets and games for siblings if needed!
Friday, December 6, 2019
12/6
Phonics: We will be working on two letter blends. The ones we will be looking at will be -nd, tr-, st-, and cl-. On top of this we will be looking at reviewing what we have already learned this year. Since winter break is coming up we will be reviewing a lot.
Comprehension: We will be looking at main idea again. We are looking at finding evidence now to back up our thinking. We will look at words and pictures. Homework is coming home today!
Math: We are again exploring different ways to use the number line. I will challenge their understanding by change the intervals of the number lines. Instead of going by units of 1 we will be increasing that interval to 5s and 10s. There will be no math homework this coming week.
Social studies: We wrapped up our light and sound unit! We will be looking at the famous american, Dr. Seuss and his impact on others. In this author study we will look through his life, books, and legacy. We will explore his books until break and this unit will end with our Grinchmas party! It will be a Dr. Seuss themed!
Winter party:
2-3 pm on 12/19. On December 19th students can come dressed like their favorite Dr. Seuss character. This can be a Who, sneetch, Cat in the Hat, etc. We will be doing Grinch themed learning all day. This will include watching the 2018 animated The Grinch. We will be comparing this to the book! We will need permission to view this at school so please click this link! Video Permission Slip
I will also need help and supplies for 12/19. All supplies will need to be turned in on or before 12/18.
Grinchmas supplies and volunteers
Volunteers will need to sign in at the office and will need to arrive at 1:45 pm on 12/19. Parents and siblings coming to watch may arrive at 2:00 pm. Our classroom activities are for the STUDENTS ONLY. Siblings MAY NOT participate in our activities. I have only asked for enough supplies for our 28 students. I will have coloring sheets and games for siblings if needed!
Comprehension: We will be looking at main idea again. We are looking at finding evidence now to back up our thinking. We will look at words and pictures. Homework is coming home today!
Math: We are again exploring different ways to use the number line. I will challenge their understanding by change the intervals of the number lines. Instead of going by units of 1 we will be increasing that interval to 5s and 10s. There will be no math homework this coming week.
Social studies: We wrapped up our light and sound unit! We will be looking at the famous american, Dr. Seuss and his impact on others. In this author study we will look through his life, books, and legacy. We will explore his books until break and this unit will end with our Grinchmas party! It will be a Dr. Seuss themed!
Winter party:
2-3 pm on 12/19. On December 19th students can come dressed like their favorite Dr. Seuss character. This can be a Who, sneetch, Cat in the Hat, etc. We will be doing Grinch themed learning all day. This will include watching the 2018 animated The Grinch. We will be comparing this to the book! We will need permission to view this at school so please click this link! Video Permission Slip
I will also need help and supplies for 12/19. All supplies will need to be turned in on or before 12/18.
Grinchmas supplies and volunteers
Volunteers will need to sign in at the office and will need to arrive at 1:45 pm on 12/19. Parents and siblings coming to watch may arrive at 2:00 pm. Our classroom activities are for the STUDENTS ONLY. Siblings MAY NOT participate in our activities. I have only asked for enough supplies for our 28 students. I will have coloring sheets and games for siblings if needed!
Monday, December 2, 2019
Mon. 12/2
Thanksgiving break went by too fast! Can you believe we have 14 school days until Winter break?!
This week:
Phonics: We are going to do a big review and see what we still remember after our Turkey break.
Comprehension: We will be looking at finding the main idea of non-fiction text. Sometimes it can be very obvious what the main idea is but we want them to become confident in this skill. As they get older non-fiction text can get hard to understand. A great resource for this is readworks.org.
Math: We will be looking at how a number line could help us in addition and subtraction this week. It is a great tool that often times gets over looked. I am excited to see how our students take to it.
Science: We are finishing up sound and will be moving to light. Before break we came up with an awesome game. It is the smallest sound wave game. It is basically the quiet game. We would do activities be see who would make no sound waves or the smallest sound waves. It works like magic if you need a quiet moment!
Holidays: A lot of holidays are coming our way soon! This is a quick reminder that each family has their own traditions and ways of celebrating. A hot topic for the next three weeks will be Santa and Elves. Some kids are very passionate about this while others are not. Please just have a quick check in with your kids about how different people have different opinions and traditions. Thank you!
This week:
Phonics: We are going to do a big review and see what we still remember after our Turkey break.
Comprehension: We will be looking at finding the main idea of non-fiction text. Sometimes it can be very obvious what the main idea is but we want them to become confident in this skill. As they get older non-fiction text can get hard to understand. A great resource for this is readworks.org.
Math: We will be looking at how a number line could help us in addition and subtraction this week. It is a great tool that often times gets over looked. I am excited to see how our students take to it.
Science: We are finishing up sound and will be moving to light. Before break we came up with an awesome game. It is the smallest sound wave game. It is basically the quiet game. We would do activities be see who would make no sound waves or the smallest sound waves. It works like magic if you need a quiet moment!
Holidays: A lot of holidays are coming our way soon! This is a quick reminder that each family has their own traditions and ways of celebrating. A hot topic for the next three weeks will be Santa and Elves. Some kids are very passionate about this while others are not. Please just have a quick check in with your kids about how different people have different opinions and traditions. Thank you!
Thursday, November 21, 2019
Nov. 22nd
I cannot believe it is Thanksgiving break already! I am not sending home homework over the break, please enjoy your family time. I will send a communication before we come back to school on 12/2/19. Book It forms will be due back on the 2nd as well.
Thank you so much for investing so much into your kids. I love how much they have learned and grown this year. I am blessed to have such a caring and loving group of students. I want to say thank to all the families that have brought up these amazing little humans!
Have an awesome Thanksgiving break!
Thank you so much for investing so much into your kids. I love how much they have learned and grown this year. I am blessed to have such a caring and loving group of students. I want to say thank to all the families that have brought up these amazing little humans!
Have an awesome Thanksgiving break!
Monday, November 18, 2019
Nov. 15
Hello families,
I was not at the school today so if your student forgot to return their Reading homework I will collect it on Monday. There is no Math homework today.
Phonics: We will be looking at the -all chunk and -al. For some reason these can be confusing for some kids so please review at home. Chunk -all would come in words like ball and tall. The -al chunk would come in words like pal and salt.
Comprehension: We will be exploring non-fiction text features. These features include table of contents, glossary, index, charts, etc. We will be looking at what kinds of information they give us. Please don't forget to be reading this week. Please check out Readworks.org this week, it is jam packed with non-fiction texts and articles.
Book-It forms will be due when we get back from break.
Math: We will be looking at equivalent equations. For example 4+4= 7+1. These are equivalent fractions because they equal 8 on both sides. As we go on we may see 4+4= 7+___. This requires a higher order of thinking so please be reviewing basic math addition skills.
Science: We are still working on our sound and light unit. We are still in sound currently but will be making the switch to light soon. This has been a fun and loud unit for the students. I think we have some future drummers in our class.
Thanksgiving party:
Thanksgiving Party signup
Our Thanksgiving Party will be on 11/22 from 2-3pm. We will have a variety of fall centers.
Students will travel around to the fun centers. Families are invited to join us from 2-3pm. Activities are for our classroom students. Volunteers need to be here at 1:45pm. If you sign up to bring supplies please drop them off by the morning of 11/22 or SOONER.
If you would like to bring a snack to share with the whole class please individually wrap them (28 students)! We will not have a designated time to share the treats and this will allow us to easily take them home.
I am also in the hunt for fall prizes for our party! Send them in if you have some! Thank you for helping us make this season AWESOME.
I was not at the school today so if your student forgot to return their Reading homework I will collect it on Monday. There is no Math homework today.
Phonics: We will be looking at the -all chunk and -al. For some reason these can be confusing for some kids so please review at home. Chunk -all would come in words like ball and tall. The -al chunk would come in words like pal and salt.
Comprehension: We will be exploring non-fiction text features. These features include table of contents, glossary, index, charts, etc. We will be looking at what kinds of information they give us. Please don't forget to be reading this week. Please check out Readworks.org this week, it is jam packed with non-fiction texts and articles.
Book-It forms will be due when we get back from break.
Math: We will be looking at equivalent equations. For example 4+4= 7+1. These are equivalent fractions because they equal 8 on both sides. As we go on we may see 4+4= 7+___. This requires a higher order of thinking so please be reviewing basic math addition skills.
- Math Homework coming home on Tuesday (49 and 50) due on Wednesday.
- No math homework on Friday.
Science: We are still working on our sound and light unit. We are still in sound currently but will be making the switch to light soon. This has been a fun and loud unit for the students. I think we have some future drummers in our class.
Thanksgiving party:
Thanksgiving Party signup
Our Thanksgiving Party will be on 11/22 from 2-3pm. We will have a variety of fall centers.
Students will travel around to the fun centers. Families are invited to join us from 2-3pm. Activities are for our classroom students. Volunteers need to be here at 1:45pm. If you sign up to bring supplies please drop them off by the morning of 11/22 or SOONER.
If you would like to bring a snack to share with the whole class please individually wrap them (28 students)! We will not have a designated time to share the treats and this will allow us to easily take them home.
I am also in the hunt for fall prizes for our party! Send them in if you have some! Thank you for helping us make this season AWESOME.
Friday, November 8, 2019
Nov. 8th
Hello families!
Tis the season of sniffles and stomach bugs. Please email me if you are keeping your child home due to sickness. I can then relay it our autoimmune compromised family! We want to keep everyone healthy!
Phonics: We are moving into trigraphs. Trigraphs are three letters that make one sound. They are -tch and -dge. The usually come at the ends of words like fudge or itch. We will also be reviewing digraphs (ch, sh, ck, th, and wh).
Comprehension: Next week we will be looking at the difference between facts and opinion. Facts can be proven and opinions what we think or feel. This is a fun thing to teach because they start to be aware that some people have different opinions than them.
Math: We will be working on place value. We will be looking teen number and looking a tens (10, 20, 30, etc). This should help students with their number sense. Like always we will also be working on addition and subtraction.
Science: We will be working on our sound and light unit. We have exploring different drums and how their sounds are different.
Moral Focus: This month's focus is gratitude. I gave our kids a challenge of showing gratitude towards others. Please continue this challenge at home!
Thanksgiving Party:
Thanksgiving Party sign up
Our Thanksgiving Party will be on 11/22 from 2-3pm. We will have a variety of fall centers. Students will travel around to the fun centers. Families are invited to join us from 2-3pm. Activities are for our classroom students. Volunteers need to be here at 1:45pm. If you sign up to bring supplies please drop them off by the morning of 11/22 or SOONER.
If you would like to bring a snack to share with the whole class please individually wrap them (28 students)! We will not have a designated time to share the treats and this will allow us to easily take them home.
I am also in the hunt for fall prizes for our party! Send them in if you have some! Thank you for helping us make this season AWESOME.
Tis the season of sniffles and stomach bugs. Please email me if you are keeping your child home due to sickness. I can then relay it our autoimmune compromised family! We want to keep everyone healthy!
Phonics: We are moving into trigraphs. Trigraphs are three letters that make one sound. They are -tch and -dge. The usually come at the ends of words like fudge or itch. We will also be reviewing digraphs (ch, sh, ck, th, and wh).
Comprehension: Next week we will be looking at the difference between facts and opinion. Facts can be proven and opinions what we think or feel. This is a fun thing to teach because they start to be aware that some people have different opinions than them.
Math: We will be working on place value. We will be looking teen number and looking a tens (10, 20, 30, etc). This should help students with their number sense. Like always we will also be working on addition and subtraction.
- Math homework is coming home today (43 and 44), this will be due to Monday.
- Math homework will come home on Tuesday (45 and 46) and will due on Wednesday.
- I will NOT send math homework next Friday.
Science: We will be working on our sound and light unit. We have exploring different drums and how their sounds are different.
Moral Focus: This month's focus is gratitude. I gave our kids a challenge of showing gratitude towards others. Please continue this challenge at home!
Thanksgiving Party:
Thanksgiving Party sign up
Our Thanksgiving Party will be on 11/22 from 2-3pm. We will have a variety of fall centers. Students will travel around to the fun centers. Families are invited to join us from 2-3pm. Activities are for our classroom students. Volunteers need to be here at 1:45pm. If you sign up to bring supplies please drop them off by the morning of 11/22 or SOONER.
If you would like to bring a snack to share with the whole class please individually wrap them (28 students)! We will not have a designated time to share the treats and this will allow us to easily take them home.
I am also in the hunt for fall prizes for our party! Send them in if you have some! Thank you for helping us make this season AWESOME.
Friday, November 1, 2019
Nov. 1st
Can you believe it is November 1st already?! This school year has flown by!
Blast: We will be working on digraph ck and review our previous digraphs as well. I am trying to get access to our digraph videos that our curriculum uses but they have not gotten back to me yet.
Comprehension: Next week we will be looking at who the narrator is in certain stories. Sometimes this can be hard to identify so I will give them lots of support in this area.
Blast: We will be working on digraph ck and review our previous digraphs as well. I am trying to get access to our digraph videos that our curriculum uses but they have not gotten back to me yet.
Comprehension: Next week we will be looking at who the narrator is in certain stories. Sometimes this can be hard to identify so I will give them lots of support in this area.
- Reading Homework is coming home today. It is over problem and solution again. This is to make sure they truly understand the concept. If you are reading chapter books you can do a box per chapter.
- There are a lot of awesome online resources if you need more books. Youtube, epic, Readworks.org, Storyline Online, etc.
- I will be sending home November Book-it forms. Again this is optional. You can fill it out on top of your regular reading logs and turn it in on the last day of the month for a free personal pizza from Pizza Hut. I will hopefully send out the code for my October participants today but I am waiting for them to mail them to me! Please be patient!
Math: We are still working on addition and subtraction strategies! First grade is all about strategies! Something that could help your student would be to practice subtizing some more!
- Go to Youtube and search for subitizing with Jack Hartmann. He has a lot of goofy videos that focus on subtizing.
- Math Homework is coming home tonight and will be due back Monday. This one is super simple so everyone should be able to turn it in! ( pages 39 and 40)
- Tuesday (pages 41 and 42) and will be due back Wednesday.
- Next Friday (pages 43 and 44) will be due the following Monday.
Social studies: Due to snow related delays/early releases we will be finishing up our Civics unit next week and move to our Science unit on sound and light!
Lots of holidays are about to start! I will send more info about our upcoming events at a later date. I like to mention as many holidays as I can but often are not aware of the ones my students celebrate. If you would like to let me know of any celebrations or upcoming holidays that your family take part in that would be so helpful.
Friday, October 25, 2019
Oct. 25th
This week was busy and jam packed with learning!
Reading and Comprehension: We will be looking at solution in stories this coming week. We will look at a variety of texts with a variety of problems and solution.
Reading and Comprehension: We will be looking at solution in stories this coming week. We will look at a variety of texts with a variety of problems and solution.
- I will be sending home Reading homework today and it will be due next Friday.
- Book It forms. IF you have been doing your Book It forms they will be due on the 31st! Remember this was optional.
Phonics: We will be learning digraph (two letters that make one sound) CH and WH. We will also be reviewing our vowels sounds.
Math: We have been looking at how to efficiently count by 5s. We will be looking at using our addition strategies next week. We want our students to have a variety of strategies to use. I would like to see students be able to solve simple addition problems quicker.
- I am sending home Math work(pages 31 and 32) this will be due on Monday.
- Math homework will be coming home on Tuesday (33-37) and will be due on Wednesday.
- Math homework will be coming home next Friday (39-40) and will be due the following Monday.
- I have noticed some families moving ahead in the workbook. I appreciate you taking the initiative but there are some workbook pages that will not make sense without that day's lesson.
Social studies: Next week we will be looking at leaders and their attributes. We will be looking at George Washington, Abe Lincoln, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Ben Franklin.
Thursday, October 17, 2019
Oct. 17
Hello families!
I had a family emergency and will not at school today. I will be back to school on Tuesday.
I had a family emergency and will not at school today. I will be back to school on Tuesday.
- There is NO reading homework for this coming week! Enjoy!
- Math homework will come home on Wednesday (pages 29 and 30) and will be due Thursday.
- Math Homework will come home on Friday (pages 30 and 31) and will be due the following Monday.
This coming week we will have film crews in our room either on Wednesday and Thursday. Our schedule may change slightly so please be flexible and understanding this week!
Comprehension: We will be continuing to search for and identify the problem in stories that we read. Keep reading this week even though there is no homework!!! Also another website that is great for reading would be Readworks.org. You can change the level of the passages!
Phonics: Since this week was short and next week will also be short I would like to review what we have already learned. This will help keep the phonics knowledge fresh.
Math: We are still working on different strategies to add and subtract. Students have been doing great on their assessment and we will continue with regular curriculum next week.
Science: We wrapped up our engineering unit by redesigning a backpack. Next week will be starting our civics unit.
Friday, October 11, 2019
Oct. 11th
Hello!
Weather: Please be sure to send jackets or coats if the weather is cold. Always assume we will have outdoor recess just to be safe. Please LABEL everything!!!!!!
Reading/Comprehension: We will be looking at fairy tales and what the problem of the story is. This is great for readers to identify so they can better understand what they are reading. The problem isn't always super clear in stories so please help your student identify them if they need help.
Phonics: We will be looking at different words with both long and short e. It would be great to review these sounds at home. Short E video and Long E video
Weather: Please be sure to send jackets or coats if the weather is cold. Always assume we will have outdoor recess just to be safe. Please LABEL everything!!!!!!
Reading/Comprehension: We will be looking at fairy tales and what the problem of the story is. This is great for readers to identify so they can better understand what they are reading. The problem isn't always super clear in stories so please help your student identify them if they need help.
- Homework is coming home today and will be due on Thursday (Oct. 17th). It is a short week so please be mindful of that when doing homework.
Phonics: We will be looking at different words with both long and short e. It would be great to review these sounds at home. Short E video and Long E video
- Please be review the Rapid word charts that are coming home. You can unattach it from the homework if you would like to keep it at home.
Math: We will be pausing on our curriculum and doing our Math Numeracy assessment next week. Students will be tested one on one with me. The other students will be playing academic math games.
This assessment is just to gauge what your student's strength and weakness are in math.
- Math homework will be coming home today and will be due on Monday, Oct. 14th (pages 27 and 28).
- There will be no math homework next week due to the assessment. Enjoy!
Science: We have had a great time looking at different simple machines and technologies that make our world better. We have been exploring engineering and design. This has been a fun unit so far and will continue into next week.
Conferences are continuing into next week! Please be sure you double check your time, the link is on the previous post.
Friday, October 4, 2019
Oct 4th
Hello!
Reading/Comprehension: We have been working on finding evidence to prove our guesses on what the setting is in our books. We can find evidence in words or pictures. It would be helpful for students if you ask questions about the story's setting at home and then have them find evidence in words or pictures about where the story takes place!
Phonics: We will be working on our next digraph (two letters that make one sound). Th makes two sounds, voiced and unvoiced. Unvoiced TH is used in the word thumb. Your voice box is not being used in the TH part of the word thumb. The voiced TH is used in the word there. If you hold your hand to your throat on /th/ you will feel your voice box vibrating.
Math: We are cruising into next week. We have been looking a numerous fact families. We are discovering what makes a fact family while exploring different was to use addition.
Reading/Comprehension: We have been working on finding evidence to prove our guesses on what the setting is in our books. We can find evidence in words or pictures. It would be helpful for students if you ask questions about the story's setting at home and then have them find evidence in words or pictures about where the story takes place!
- Don't forget to do your reading logs! They are due every Friday with your student's name on it!!!
Phonics: We will be working on our next digraph (two letters that make one sound). Th makes two sounds, voiced and unvoiced. Unvoiced TH is used in the word thumb. Your voice box is not being used in the TH part of the word thumb. The voiced TH is used in the word there. If you hold your hand to your throat on /th/ you will feel your voice box vibrating.
Math: We are cruising into next week. We have been looking a numerous fact families. We are discovering what makes a fact family while exploring different was to use addition.
- Homework today! Due back on Monday. (Pages 23 and 24)
- Homework is coming home Tuesday and will be due Wednesday (pages 25 and 26)
- Homework is coming home next Friday and will be due the following Monday (pages 27 and 28).
- If your student is struggling to complete the challenge part of the homework you may skip it! I do not want to cause meltdowns!
Science: We have been observing different objects and discussing their purpose. We have also been wondering about their designs. How and why was it made. We will be working on this engineering unit for a few weeks. This has been a fun and insightful unit so far!
Conferences: sign up for conferences
Friday, September 27, 2019
Sept 27
Hello families!
This was an exciting week and we will have another one next week.
Field Trip: We have our field trip on Wednesday, October 2. Students need to wear uniform bottoms with a uniform top or a landmark spirit wear top. Check the weather. If your student chooses to bring a sweater they will be responsible for it. Students need to bring a SACK lunch, which means EVERYTHING can be thrown away. I suggest that you label each item in your student's lunch and pack it in a big ziploc or brown paper bag. We will board the bus here around 9 am and will return around 1. Chaperones please be here by 8:30am.
Conferences: Fall Conferences are here! Please be sure to sign up! I tried to cover as many days as I could! 1 conference time per student. I will review academics and social behavior at these meetings. Here is the link! Fall conferences!
Progress reports: I will be sending another progress report home today in Friday Folders.
Just a quick reminder that there is a half day on the 17th and not school on the 18th or 21st of October.
Friday letters: We have not been able to write Friday letters recently. We just have not had time on Fridays like I thought we would. Next time we write them I will be sure to let parents know.
Reading Comprehension: We will be working on asking questions and finding the answer in text. For example, "Where is this story taking place?" We would read and look at the illustrations for evidence for our answer.
Writing: We are still working on parts of a narrative and working as a class through the writing process.
Math: We have been exploring with dominoes and coming up with several strategies on how to add. We will be exploring this more next week. They have been really enjoying Math centers. I think if I ever had to skip Math centers they would mutiny. :)
Geography: We will be wrapping up Geography part way through next week and then start into our Engineering unit. We are introducing a new Science curriculum this year and it is based a lot on STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). I will enjoy exploring this with your student.
This was an exciting week and we will have another one next week.
Field Trip: We have our field trip on Wednesday, October 2. Students need to wear uniform bottoms with a uniform top or a landmark spirit wear top. Check the weather. If your student chooses to bring a sweater they will be responsible for it. Students need to bring a SACK lunch, which means EVERYTHING can be thrown away. I suggest that you label each item in your student's lunch and pack it in a big ziploc or brown paper bag. We will board the bus here around 9 am and will return around 1. Chaperones please be here by 8:30am.
- We earned Movie Day from Apex. We will do this after the field trip. I am attaching a link to poll to see which movie everyone wants to watch. All are rated G. Movie survey
Conferences: Fall Conferences are here! Please be sure to sign up! I tried to cover as many days as I could! 1 conference time per student. I will review academics and social behavior at these meetings. Here is the link! Fall conferences!
Progress reports: I will be sending another progress report home today in Friday Folders.
Just a quick reminder that there is a half day on the 17th and not school on the 18th or 21st of October.
Friday letters: We have not been able to write Friday letters recently. We just have not had time on Fridays like I thought we would. Next time we write them I will be sure to let parents know.
Reading Comprehension: We will be working on asking questions and finding the answer in text. For example, "Where is this story taking place?" We would read and look at the illustrations for evidence for our answer.
- I will be sending home the reading log today. It is setting and character. It is on a white sheet. I have noticed since I have switched to white paper families have been losing them easily. I have run out of reams of colored paper. If you would like to donate a ream of colored paper that would be so helpful!
- Please be sure your student is putting their name on their homework. I am keeping track of who turns in their homework and it is hard to do when there is no names :)
- Also I am sending home unit 4 rapid word chart with our 5 heart words on them. Please be practicing these!
Writing: We are still working on parts of a narrative and working as a class through the writing process.
Math: We have been exploring with dominoes and coming up with several strategies on how to add. We will be exploring this more next week. They have been really enjoying Math centers. I think if I ever had to skip Math centers they would mutiny. :)
- Today's Math homework will be due on Monday (pages 19 and 20)
- Tuesday's homework will be due on Wednesday (pages 21 and 22)
- Friday's (Oct.4) homework will be due Monday (pages 23 and 24)
- Math homework needs to be turn in on time and completed.
Geography: We will be wrapping up Geography part way through next week and then start into our Engineering unit. We are introducing a new Science curriculum this year and it is based a lot on STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). I will enjoy exploring this with your student.
Friday, September 20, 2019
Sept. 20th!
Hey! This week was awesome!
Quick note: I have been asked about volunteer opportunities from a lot of parents! This makes my heart so happy that you all want to be involved. The class is still getting into routine so I don't want to add parents until I feel as though the majority of the class is finally settled. Last year, I had parents start coming in October. I hope we can start then too! However, I do need 1 more chaperone for our Oct. 2nd field trip!! Email if you are interested!!!
SEPT. 27th! First grade is hosting the assembly on next Friday and we will be preforming a short poem. We would love if you could make it but understand if you can't! If you do attend please be there before 8:10! Also a quick hug and go at the end would be the best so we can start our day!
Apex: I know I am sending a lot of Apex emails but Apex is an amazing fundraiser! We can earn a lot for our individual classroom too! Last year I was able to buy new books and tools for the classroom! Please consider participating!
Reading Comprehension: Next week we will be working on asking questions about the stories we read. This helps readers think deeper about the text. This is a fun week because of all the questions they ask. Some of them get interesting and funny! Reading homework is due on Friday! P.S. Double check that your student puts their name on it!!!!!!!
Rapid Word Chart: I am sending this home with our Heart words on it. Heart words are words that cannot be sounded out or they don't follow the rules. They are important to practice. The Rapid word chart is grid with these words on it. Your student should be able to read them quickly. If you see that your student is struggling you can have them write the words out, play a game with, or cut it apart and do a scavenger hunt with it. On my last blog I talked more about different ways you can help. So please refer to that if needed. If you have any questions you can email me. This is not homework but is great for practice. You do NOT need to return this.
Blast: We will be focusing on words on words with short and long i. We are looking at words to see if they are a closed syllable. A closed syllable has one short vowel within the word and is followed by one or more consonant. Examples: Ship ( this has a vowel saying its short name followed by a consonant).
Writing: We have been working on transitions in our class story! I am hoping to make a big book out of it soon for our classroom library!
Math: We wrapped up Unit 1 of Math this week! We will be diving into Unit 2 this coming week. Unit 2 is working on developing their addition skills with slightly bigger numbers! We will also be looking at the relationship between subtraction and addition.
Quick note: I have been asked about volunteer opportunities from a lot of parents! This makes my heart so happy that you all want to be involved. The class is still getting into routine so I don't want to add parents until I feel as though the majority of the class is finally settled. Last year, I had parents start coming in October. I hope we can start then too! However, I do need 1 more chaperone for our Oct. 2nd field trip!! Email if you are interested!!!
SEPT. 27th! First grade is hosting the assembly on next Friday and we will be preforming a short poem. We would love if you could make it but understand if you can't! If you do attend please be there before 8:10! Also a quick hug and go at the end would be the best so we can start our day!
Apex: I know I am sending a lot of Apex emails but Apex is an amazing fundraiser! We can earn a lot for our individual classroom too! Last year I was able to buy new books and tools for the classroom! Please consider participating!
Reading Comprehension: Next week we will be working on asking questions about the stories we read. This helps readers think deeper about the text. This is a fun week because of all the questions they ask. Some of them get interesting and funny! Reading homework is due on Friday! P.S. Double check that your student puts their name on it!!!!!!!
- Videos for reading! Parent consent!
- Green eggs and ham!
- Bad Apple
Rapid Word Chart: I am sending this home with our Heart words on it. Heart words are words that cannot be sounded out or they don't follow the rules. They are important to practice. The Rapid word chart is grid with these words on it. Your student should be able to read them quickly. If you see that your student is struggling you can have them write the words out, play a game with, or cut it apart and do a scavenger hunt with it. On my last blog I talked more about different ways you can help. So please refer to that if needed. If you have any questions you can email me. This is not homework but is great for practice. You do NOT need to return this.
Blast: We will be focusing on words on words with short and long i. We are looking at words to see if they are a closed syllable. A closed syllable has one short vowel within the word and is followed by one or more consonant. Examples: Ship ( this has a vowel saying its short name followed by a consonant).
Writing: We have been working on transitions in our class story! I am hoping to make a big book out of it soon for our classroom library!
Math: We wrapped up Unit 1 of Math this week! We will be diving into Unit 2 this coming week. Unit 2 is working on developing their addition skills with slightly bigger numbers! We will also be looking at the relationship between subtraction and addition.
- I will be sending home their Math homework today. This one will take a while to do so please don't wait till Sunday night!
- Next week Math homework will come home on Tuesday and Friday. It will be due back the following school day.
Friday, September 13, 2019
Sept. 13th
Next week!
Phonics: We will be working on words with the short and long A sound in them. We are also going to start introducing Heart words. These can also be called sight words. These are words that are not easily able to sound out or words that don't follow the rules. I am attaching a link to the Scholastic website, they have some great ideas that you could do at home if your student is struggling with the sight words. I also am giving students a bookmark with their heart words on it so they can practice at school. Next week I will also be attaching the Heart words to your homework to be practicing at home. Heart word practice
Phonics: We will be working on words with the short and long A sound in them. We are also going to start introducing Heart words. These can also be called sight words. These are words that are not easily able to sound out or words that don't follow the rules. I am attaching a link to the Scholastic website, they have some great ideas that you could do at home if your student is struggling with the sight words. I also am giving students a bookmark with their heart words on it so they can practice at school. Next week I will also be attaching the Heart words to your homework to be practicing at home. Heart word practice
- Heart words: the, of, you, and, to
- Homework: Read! Due next Friday!
Comprehension: We are going to continue to work on retell this coming week. We want to be proficient at this skill. When reading with your child you can be asking what happened first? What happened next? This will help in developing their retell skills.
Math: We will be wrapping up this unit next week. On Friday I will be giving an assessment. I do believe thus far everyone is ready. There is nothing you can prep for at home. The assessment will be looking at subitzing, counting, filling in number lines, and using their basic math facts (they have their number racks).
- Math homework will come home on Tuesday and is due on Wednesday (Sept.18th) pages 9 and 10
- Next Friday I will also sending homework, this one will be long and does REQUIRE parent help! Pages 11-16. It will be due Monday, Sept 23.
Geography: We are going to start looking at different land forms and where they are located. We will also be discussing differences between rivers, lakes, and oceans. You could also follow up with your kids about where are some places you have visited and show them on a map!
Progress reports: I am sending these home in purple folders today! If you have questions please don't hesitate to email me but it is the weekend so I will not respond till Monday. Don't wait till Report cards come out to worry about grades, it will be too late!
Field Trip: Thank you for reading everything thus far on the blog! :) We will be going to the Children's Museum on Oct 2nd! I am in need of 5 chaperones! The first five to email me will be my chaperones! You will need to be available all day and cannot bring siblings with you. The cost is 16 dollars, the school prefers checks made out to them! I will send out more details the closer we get to it. If your child brings back their permission slip and money by Sept. 20th they will get to pick from the treasure box. The permission slip is coming in purple folders.
Friday, September 6, 2019
Aug. 6th
Aug 6th!
Wow, it was a fast short week! We got a lot accomplished this week!
Please be replying to your student's Friday Letter Journal.
Reading/ Comprehension: We will be working on retelling stories. After a story a student should be able to retell three major events. This is something you could talk about during reading homework. Students can go back and look at illustrations for help in retelling.
Phonics: We are working on pulling part words to explore its phonemes (sounds) and then attaching the letters to those sounds. For example we are stretching out words like cat and looking at each sounds and attaching the letter.
Writing: We are still working on letter formation but we are also starting to look at the parts of narrative stories. We will be creating whole class stories until I see that we have a good grasp on the required writing skills. I will then help guide students to write stories independently. This will take a while but it is an amazing process to witness.
Math: We are still looking at ways to subitize and different strategies to add. Here is another link to a helpful video to practice at home. subitize rap Always use parental consent.
Social studies: We will continue to study Geography. This is an exciting unit that we get to explore different land forms and places around the world.
Wow, it was a fast short week! We got a lot accomplished this week!
Please be replying to your student's Friday Letter Journal.
Reading/ Comprehension: We will be working on retelling stories. After a story a student should be able to retell three major events. This is something you could talk about during reading homework. Students can go back and look at illustrations for help in retelling.
- Reading homework: It is coming home today, and it will be due next FRIDAY. I am keeping track of who is doing the homework and who is not.
- You can find books online (youtube, Epic Reads, Storyline Online), local library, dollar store, Arc or Goodwill, King Soopers, etc. Please be sure you are reading with your child and completing the homework.
- Here are some read alouds to help complete the homework ( as always use parental consent) The Day You Begin and Wemberly
Phonics: We are working on pulling part words to explore its phonemes (sounds) and then attaching the letters to those sounds. For example we are stretching out words like cat and looking at each sounds and attaching the letter.
Writing: We are still working on letter formation but we are also starting to look at the parts of narrative stories. We will be creating whole class stories until I see that we have a good grasp on the required writing skills. I will then help guide students to write stories independently. This will take a while but it is an amazing process to witness.
Math: We are still looking at ways to subitize and different strategies to add. Here is another link to a helpful video to practice at home. subitize rap Always use parental consent.
- Math Homework: I will be sending home the workbooks today. Complete pages 5 and 6 and turn it in on MONDAY.
- Thursday of next week I will send home the workbooks again. Complete pages 7 and 8 and turn in on FRIDAY.
Social studies: We will continue to study Geography. This is an exciting unit that we get to explore different land forms and places around the world.
Friday, August 30, 2019
Next week!
Aug. 30th
Next week we DO NOT have school on Monday or Tuesday!
With this condensed week we will be crammed for time so be sure your student is here and ready to learn!
Homework: Don't forget to write your student back in their Friday Folder Letter Journal.
Next week we DO NOT have school on Monday or Tuesday!
With this condensed week we will be crammed for time so be sure your student is here and ready to learn!
Homework: Don't forget to write your student back in their Friday Folder Letter Journal.
- Reading: I sending home the next Reading Log. Students need to write the title of a book and draw something they notice about the illustrations. This will be due NEXT FRIDAY.
- Here are some good read alouds (Parent consent): Dragons love Tacos and Shelia Rae, The Brave
- Math: Math homework is coming home today, please complete pages 3 and 4. This will be due on WEDNESDAY. I will send Math homework on this coming Thursday as well.
Moral Focus/ Habit: We are still focused on being proactive and will be looking at what respect looks like in the classroom and throughout the school.
Phonics: We will be working on cvc words and reviewing our letter sounds. It is important we have a good understanding of this.
Read aloud/ comprehension: We will be looking at visualizing while reading. This is helpful because it shows me that they are listening and understand what is being read to them. We will also be working on retelling skills for the next two weeks.
Writing: We will continue to work on our handwriting and looking at different types of nouns.
Math: We will work on how to subitize (this means how to recognize numbers quickly).
I have attached a quick goofy video on this topic. Please use parent consent when viewing.
Social studies: We will be diving into geography! We will be looking at different land forms and bodies of water, and different communities.
Friday, August 23, 2019
Next week in First Grade!
Aug. 23
Read aloud/Comprehension:
We will be looking at narratives and making predictions about those stories.
Read aloud/Comprehension:
We will be looking at narratives and making predictions about those stories.
- A prediction is a good guess about what is happening in the story. It is ok if we are wrong. 😏
- Making predictions helps readers to know what might come next in the story.
Phonics:
We will be working on short vowel sounds and consonants again. It is important that we get a solid foundation before moving on.
Writing: Still working on handwriting! We will also be looking at how to create a simple sentence. There are four parts. You can start reviewing at home! C.O.P.S.
- C stands for capital letter at the beginning of each sentence!!!
- O stands for organization. This is letter formation and finger spaces!
- P stands for punctuation. We will discuss which is appropriate for different types of sentences/
- S is for spelling. As long as the sounds are there its ok! Kat and Cat are both acceptable because they have the correct sounds
We will be working on our Friday Journals today. This is something new I am doing this year. Students will write about what happened this week in school on one page and it would be great if you could respond to them on the back side of that page. The journal will come home tonight and will need to be returned on Monday with a family member's response. This will promote good communication between you and your child.
Math:
We will be exploring fact families up to ten. These are two numbers added together to equal 10. Example 8+2=10 and 2+8=10. Homework will come home on Tuesday and Friday. Math homework is due back the next school day!
Social studies: We will be focusing on the importance of leaders in and around our school. This great for community building in our classroom.
HOMEWORK! In purple folders is our READING HOMEWORK. I am sending it home today but it will be due next FRIDAY. It has the dates and instructions on it. You may read or your student may read but your student must fill out the paper piece. Be helpful but do not do it for them.
Below I have attached two books from Youtube. If you would like to use them for homework you can! I have no idea what kind of ads might pop up so I encourage parent consent!
Friday, August 16, 2019
Wow! We had an awesome first week! We worked a lot on procedures and routines. They did great!
I will send out a blog post every Friday. This is so I can recap the weeks events and communicate the next week's plans and events. I will try and email you that I updated the blog but please be checking regularly on your own as well.
"Homework" this weekend will be memorizing their lunch numbers. This is good for them to know even if they bring their lunch everyday. I will discuss our typical homework schedule and routines at the Curriculum night.
Curriculum Night is August 20th from 5:30- 6:30 pm. You will start in the gym for a few announcements and then come to the room. I BEG that you be there! I will be talking about homework, different ways of communication, student work, and how to navigate educational jargon. All of these are important.
Next week!
Moral focus/ Leader in Me!: We will be talking about responsibility and habit 1 which is being proactive, not reactive. These go hand in hand! We want our students to take of their things but also take care of themselves.
Phonics: We will be review consonants and short vowels. I am attaching the link for some videos on short vowels sounds. This would be great to review before Monday.
Short A review
Short E review
Short I review
Short O review
Short U review
Read aloud/ Comprehension:
Students will be able to share their favorite part of a book in COMPLETE sentences. This will be assessed verbally.
Writing: We will be taking time and reviewing how to appropraitely form letters.
Math: We will be working on counting up to 120 different ways. We will also be exploring shapes.
Social Studies: We will be looking at our school community and work on understanding our role as leaders.
I will send out a blog post every Friday. This is so I can recap the weeks events and communicate the next week's plans and events. I will try and email you that I updated the blog but please be checking regularly on your own as well.
"Homework" this weekend will be memorizing their lunch numbers. This is good for them to know even if they bring their lunch everyday. I will discuss our typical homework schedule and routines at the Curriculum night.
Curriculum Night is August 20th from 5:30- 6:30 pm. You will start in the gym for a few announcements and then come to the room. I BEG that you be there! I will be talking about homework, different ways of communication, student work, and how to navigate educational jargon. All of these are important.
Next week!
Moral focus/ Leader in Me!: We will be talking about responsibility and habit 1 which is being proactive, not reactive. These go hand in hand! We want our students to take of their things but also take care of themselves.
Phonics: We will be review consonants and short vowels. I am attaching the link for some videos on short vowels sounds. This would be great to review before Monday.
Short A review
Short E review
Short I review
Short O review
Short U review
Read aloud/ Comprehension:
Students will be able to share their favorite part of a book in COMPLETE sentences. This will be assessed verbally.
Writing: We will be taking time and reviewing how to appropraitely form letters.
Math: We will be working on counting up to 120 different ways. We will also be exploring shapes.
Social Studies: We will be looking at our school community and work on understanding our role as leaders.
Monday, August 12, 2019
Hello families!
School is almost here and I have a few things for you to review before the first day.
Our school doors open at 7:45, students will report to the gym and sit in our class line till 8:00. There will be staff members to help guide and supervise students. At 8:00 I will pick students up and walk to class. If you would like to walk your student in the first day you will have to check in at the office. Please hug and go once you arrive at our classroom door. It is important for a quick start to our day.
Our classroom schedule:
8:00 Class Meeting/ Moral Focus/ Leader in Me
8:25- 9:40 Reading
9:40-9:55 Recess
9:55-10:25 Snack and Writing
10:25-11:30 Reading Centers and Intervention
11:30-12:10 Lunch and Recess
12:10-12:50 Math
12:50- 1:30 Specials --We start with P.E.
1:30- 2:05 Math
2:05-2:10 Snack
2:10- 3:25 Science/Social Studies/Pack up/ Dismissal
If you have not filled out the survey monkey questionnaire please go back to the first blog post and fill it out. It only takes 3 minutes. THIS IS IMPORTANT.
Please review how your student is getting home the first day of school! This will be very helpful for all if your student knows where to go.
We do have two snack times. Please pack HEALTHY snacks. I suggest that you pack them in a consistent and easy place to access. If your student brings their lunch, I suggest you have a different location for their snacks other than their lunch box.
If your student is buying lunch I will have their lunch number ready for them. If they are buying and are new we will receive their lunch numbers by the end of the first week. I will provide information to the lunch staff to get them in the system. They will receive lunch with or without a number.
Here is a fun bedtime story before the first day! Enjoy!
School is almost here and I have a few things for you to review before the first day.
Our school doors open at 7:45, students will report to the gym and sit in our class line till 8:00. There will be staff members to help guide and supervise students. At 8:00 I will pick students up and walk to class. If you would like to walk your student in the first day you will have to check in at the office. Please hug and go once you arrive at our classroom door. It is important for a quick start to our day.
Our classroom schedule:
8:00 Class Meeting/ Moral Focus/ Leader in Me
8:25- 9:40 Reading
9:40-9:55 Recess
9:55-10:25 Snack and Writing
10:25-11:30 Reading Centers and Intervention
11:30-12:10 Lunch and Recess
12:10-12:50 Math
12:50- 1:30 Specials --We start with P.E.
1:30- 2:05 Math
2:05-2:10 Snack
2:10- 3:25 Science/Social Studies/Pack up/ Dismissal
If you have not filled out the survey monkey questionnaire please go back to the first blog post and fill it out. It only takes 3 minutes. THIS IS IMPORTANT.
Please review how your student is getting home the first day of school! This will be very helpful for all if your student knows where to go.
We do have two snack times. Please pack HEALTHY snacks. I suggest that you pack them in a consistent and easy place to access. If your student brings their lunch, I suggest you have a different location for their snacks other than their lunch box.
If your student is buying lunch I will have their lunch number ready for them. If they are buying and are new we will receive their lunch numbers by the end of the first week. I will provide information to the lunch staff to get them in the system. They will receive lunch with or without a number.
Here is a fun bedtime story before the first day! Enjoy!
Wednesday, July 24, 2019
Preparing for First Grade
Hello!
This posts is about how to prepare your student for a smooth transition into the upcoming school year!
Things to consider:
- If your student takes nap during the day start decreasing the time and gradually fade them out of your week day routine. This will help your student stay alert and focused through out the whole school day.
- Slowly get into a school schedule. It does take practice and time to get this one down. Don't wait till the first day to wake your student up early. It will not go well for anyone! Doors open at 7:45 am at school and then students are expected to be in their classrooms not later than 8:10.
- Start reviewing some academics! This will help limit summer knowledge loss. Get your student counting, adding, subtracting. Get them writing about their favorite parts of summer and READ!
- Just talk about First Grade. See if your student has questions, or concerns. *Also if you were in half day Kinder please let your student know its FULL day. You'd be surprised how many half day kids think its the same.
- Start gathering school supplies! My last post had the list attached. You can scroll back and find it. Please try and make it to the supply drop off! I want to meet everyone but also have the supplies to organize for your student! * There are no scissors listed on the supply list. I have a class set!
- If you want to go the extra mile you could start teaching your student how to tie shoes! This helps not only your child but me! With 29 coming into our class it tends to be a lot of shoes that need to be tied. My back thanks you 😜
I am headed out to vacation but please email me with any questions! I will check my email as regularly as I can! I hope you are enjoying your last few weeks of summer! Stay cool!
Wednesday, July 3, 2019
Welcome to First Grade
Welcome! I am so excited about our 2019-2020 school year!This blog will be my main way to communicate with the whole class. I suggest you save this site to your favorites because you will be using it throughout our school year.
About me!
I'm originally from Texas.
I love sweet tea... really anything sweet. :)
I love baseball! I grew up watching it with my dad and my husband now coaches in his spare time.
I have a dog named Korra. She typically stars in my writing throughout the school year! She is a two year husky that loves to talk!
I love going to see movies! I like all types of movies but scary ones!
Please click the link below to fill out a quick survey on your student. This will help me gather information fast for the first day of school. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YWRGNLB
Email me at 75.jcrockett@nhaschools.com with any questions you have about our upcoming school year. Please read the supply list carefully! If you cannot make the supply drop off please email me so we might be able to find another time! Supply Drop off is important and helps our school year start off smooth.
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