It was nice to be back with my 27 kids after a couple of days away with my family watching the state basketball tournament. I heard that the Field Trip was really entertaining and thanks to those that made it to Curriculum Night. Mrs. Cummings video taped the performance for me! I hope you saw how well my students understood the Water Cycle and the new vocabulary associated with it (condensation, precipitation, and evaporation). In science, we will now move onto the Laws of Motion and in March we will devote our study to maps.
I will send home your child's SEP scheduled time tomorrow. Please send the form back signed as soon as possible. If you cannot meet your scheduled time, please send a note back or e-mail and we can arrange for another time. The PTA is sponsoring a Book Fair next week. They have asked us not to allow students in the Book Fair if they do not have money. I will tour the students are the book fair next Monday. It will be open in the morning, during lunch, and after school.
Grandparents lunch will be next week. It is Tuesday, March 5 at 11:30. Of course, grandparents do not have to attend. If your child's grandparent wants to come they can pick up their child at my classroom at 11:30.
Our math concept today was a big one (breaking a ten into ones). We will revisit this concept many more times. I was excited as my mathematical thinkers were able to see patterns in our expanded notation today. The math common core is heading us in that direction--creating "mathematical thinkers" not just following one prescribed way to solve a problem. I will test on Topic 8 this Wednesday.
Please continue reading at home with your child. I can really tell which students read faithfully every night. I have several students that are on their way to reading 100 books. Alec and Cason are nearly half-way there!
Congratulations to Cayla! She was our February "Catch the Vision" winner. She is an impressive student.
Happy Reading!
Monday, February 25, 2013
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Newsletter February 19-22
My son, "Mr. Ryan", as my students call him, plays basketball for Cedar High School. They have played well enough this year that they made it into the state tournament. The tournament starts this Thursday, February 21st with the first game at 2:30 at Weber State. My family is going up to the tournament, and I will not be here Thursday and Friday. I have lined up some fabulous subs to take my place. Curriculum Night is Thursday, and my wonderful student teacher is comfortable and confidant with presenting the Reader's Theater that evening. Remember that we will perform right at 6:00 so please have your child here then. The performance will last for only a few minutes and then you can enjoy the Multicultural Night that is in conjunction with Curriculum Night or you can visit other classrooms.
If you have not sent the Field Trip permission slip back with your child please send it by tomorrow, Wednesday February 20th. I don't want my sub to have to worry about calling parents the morning of the Field Trip. Remember that we will be walking over to the Heritage Center that morning so please dress your child accordingly.
I sent home information about our school Science Fair, which will be held March 21st. I do not require that your child participate in this Science Fair, but it is a great learning enriching activity. If you have any questions about the science fair please don't hesitate to ask.
Congratulations to Alec, Dalton and Cason! These three students have already read 25 books towards the 100-book goal. Keep reading every night and send back the lists of books that you child reads.
We had a fun Valentine's Day "party". Thanks to Mrs. Mogensen, and Mrs. Christensen for helping supply sugar cookies, and to Mr. Rice for your daily help in my classroom, especially during our Valentine's Day party. My students were so excited to share their Valentine cards with their friends. I even had one student tell me that "love was in the air!" I will post some pictures at the conclusion of this post.
Watch for SEP (parent/teacher conference) notes to come home next week. I know I can't believe it's time again for that. The year flies when you are having fun.
Happy Reading!
If you have not sent the Field Trip permission slip back with your child please send it by tomorrow, Wednesday February 20th. I don't want my sub to have to worry about calling parents the morning of the Field Trip. Remember that we will be walking over to the Heritage Center that morning so please dress your child accordingly.
I sent home information about our school Science Fair, which will be held March 21st. I do not require that your child participate in this Science Fair, but it is a great learning enriching activity. If you have any questions about the science fair please don't hesitate to ask.
Congratulations to Alec, Dalton and Cason! These three students have already read 25 books towards the 100-book goal. Keep reading every night and send back the lists of books that you child reads.
We had a fun Valentine's Day "party". Thanks to Mrs. Mogensen, and Mrs. Christensen for helping supply sugar cookies, and to Mr. Rice for your daily help in my classroom, especially during our Valentine's Day party. My students were so excited to share their Valentine cards with their friends. I even had one student tell me that "love was in the air!" I will post some pictures at the conclusion of this post.
Watch for SEP (parent/teacher conference) notes to come home next week. I know I can't believe it's time again for that. The year flies when you are having fun.
Happy Reading!
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| We managed to squeeze in a bit of computer time on Valentine's Day! |
Monday, February 11, 2013
Newsletter February 11 - 15
I sent home another Valentine's Day list today. We have a new student, Katrina Laub, and I added her to that list. Thanks to those of you that have sent decorations to help with our Valentine's Day cans. You can still send items to decorate the cans. We will decorate them on Wednesday morning. Our Valentine's Day party will be held on Thursday, at 1:00. My students will hand out their Valentine cards at that time. Please remember that if you choose to send Valentines with your child that they have one for EVERY student.
Next week, Thursday February 21, we are going on a walking field trip to an orchestra concert featuring a Caribbean steel drum band. We will leave for the Heritage center at 9:30 a.m. and be back before lunch. Please make sure that you child is dressed for the weather. Look for a permission slip in your child's backpack this week.
Remember that Curriculum Night is next Thursday, February 21 at 6:00. We will be performing our Water Cycle Reader's Theater that night at 6:00 in our classroom. The school also has a multicultural night in conjunction with Curriculum night and you will be able to walk around and enjoy those displays after our performance.
Reese, Malachi, Alec, and Cason are all headed towards our classroom challenge of reading 100 books. They have all read 10 books! Remember that every 25 books each student reads they will receive a book to keep and a small treat. Those that read 100 books will have their picture submitted to the newspaper in May.
The Scholastic book orders that I sent home last week are due this Friday, February 15. This is a great way to get inexpensive books for the 100 book challenge :)
Congratulations to Emma and Dalton. They will represent our class in the first grade spelling bee this Friday!
Happy Reading and Happy Valentine's Day! I love my darling first graders! Remember that we have President's Day Holiday next Monday, February 18.
Next week, Thursday February 21, we are going on a walking field trip to an orchestra concert featuring a Caribbean steel drum band. We will leave for the Heritage center at 9:30 a.m. and be back before lunch. Please make sure that you child is dressed for the weather. Look for a permission slip in your child's backpack this week.
Remember that Curriculum Night is next Thursday, February 21 at 6:00. We will be performing our Water Cycle Reader's Theater that night at 6:00 in our classroom. The school also has a multicultural night in conjunction with Curriculum night and you will be able to walk around and enjoy those displays after our performance.
Reese, Malachi, Alec, and Cason are all headed towards our classroom challenge of reading 100 books. They have all read 10 books! Remember that every 25 books each student reads they will receive a book to keep and a small treat. Those that read 100 books will have their picture submitted to the newspaper in May.
The Scholastic book orders that I sent home last week are due this Friday, February 15. This is a great way to get inexpensive books for the 100 book challenge :)
Congratulations to Emma and Dalton. They will represent our class in the first grade spelling bee this Friday!
Happy Reading and Happy Valentine's Day! I love my darling first graders! Remember that we have President's Day Holiday next Monday, February 18.
Monday, February 4, 2013
Newsletter February 4 - 8
I sent home a note about our 100-book challenge today in your child's homework folder. This is such a fun incentive to get your child reading. Most of the reading will need to be done at home, but you should be doing that already (20 minutes/five nights a week). If you have any questions about the challenge please don't hesitate to contact me.
There is a Valentine's Day note in your child's folder too. It has a list of the students in my classroom. If you choose to send Valentines with your child, please make sure that all students receive a Valentine. We will not "deliver" these Valentine's until our class party in the afternoon. I have two parents that have signed up to help with the party. I could use a few more volunteers to help send items for the cookies that we will decorate. Let me know if you could help out and I will give you an assignment.
I will send home the February Scholastic book order tomorrow. These will be due on Friday, February 15.
We are using a web-based computer program twice a week called Ticket to Read. Your child can progress through this program at home if they are interested. The website is tickettoread.com. The username is their firstname.lastname and their password is just their first name. We have logged in many times so they should be able to log in by themselves.
Just a reminder that Curriculum Night is Thursday, February 21 at 6:00. We will be performing our Water Cycle Reader's Theater that night in our classroom. Mark your calendars for this event!
Happy Reading!
There is a Valentine's Day note in your child's folder too. It has a list of the students in my classroom. If you choose to send Valentines with your child, please make sure that all students receive a Valentine. We will not "deliver" these Valentine's until our class party in the afternoon. I have two parents that have signed up to help with the party. I could use a few more volunteers to help send items for the cookies that we will decorate. Let me know if you could help out and I will give you an assignment.
I will send home the February Scholastic book order tomorrow. These will be due on Friday, February 15.
We are using a web-based computer program twice a week called Ticket to Read. Your child can progress through this program at home if they are interested. The website is tickettoread.com. The username is their firstname.lastname and their password is just their first name. We have logged in many times so they should be able to log in by themselves.
Just a reminder that Curriculum Night is Thursday, February 21 at 6:00. We will be performing our Water Cycle Reader's Theater that night in our classroom. Mark your calendars for this event!
Happy Reading!
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