Congratulations to the first three students that have read 100 books! Zoie, Jordan, and Nash have all read over 100 books and will have their pictures submitted to the Iron County Today newspaper as well as participate in our 100-book challenge celebration. The deadline for this challenge is May 15. If you started when I sent home the first notice, your child had ample time to complete 100 books and then some :)
Speaking of books--again remember that the Take-Home Library will stop on May 8. If your child's take-home book has been lost, it will be a $5.00 replacement fee. All library books will be due on May 15. All students that return their library books by that date, or pay the replacement fee will receive a free book to take home. Every year we have so many books that are not returned to the library. Please look under beds and behind dressers or under car seats for your child's missing library books.
On Thursday, we will be walking to SUU for Bard's Birthday Bash. We will leave East Elementary at 12:20 and return by 3:00. If any of you would like to walk over there with us, you are welcome to join us. Please watch the weather--if it is snowing or raining the event will be cancelled. If it is chilly, please send a jacket with your child.
Our DIBELS (Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills) test on Friday, May 8. On Wednesday, please watch for a note to come home giving you some tips on helping your child with this test. I have a few students who are just barely below where they need to be in fluency or nonsense words and/or both. Please help your child out by practicing the sight words, and/or fluency passages that I send home with that note. Consider a little "Literacy BootCamp"--of course, the best thing you could have been doing with your child all year is reading every night with your child. This will be a necessary skill throughout their days in school. Reading every night is critical! (Have I stressed that enough yet :)) On that Friday, I like to make pancakes for my students that morning. If you could help by sending some apple juice (I have cups) I would appreciate it.
I will test on Unit 10 in Math on Thursday before we go on our Field Trip and begin Unit 11 on Friday. Thanks for helping your child keep up on their homework.
Happy Reading!!
Monday, April 20, 2015
Monday, April 13, 2015
Newsletter April 13 - 17
Today we started Unit 10 in math. It is a graphing and interpreting data unit. I will be cruising through the next three units so that we can complete them before school gets out for the summer. Expect that your child will have homework most days in math. I plan on testing on Unit 10 next Thursday, April 23.
April 23 is a big day--we will also be going on a walking field trip that day to SUU for Bard's Birthday Bash. We will leave from East right after lunch at 12:15 pm and return at approximately 3:00 pm. This is a fun outdoor activity celebrating Shakespeare's life. The students will participate in Maypole, joisting, and tug-o- war, acting out a scene in the outdoor theater and enjoying cake with the "queen". I will not send home a permission slip, but as always if you do not want your child to participate in this field trip please let me know.
Today I sent home April's Scholastic book order. It will be due this Friday, April 17. Use the online code on the attached note for ease of ordering.
I know we are down to the wire, but please continue to read nightly with your child. Remember our DIBELS testing is May 8 and our 100-book challenge ends on May 15. Our Take-Home Library will stop with book delivery on May 8. That is only 19 more days for the take-home library. The amount of books that are returning each day from the take-home library are very few. Please take advantage of this and work hard for at least 19 more days :).
Have a wonderful week and Happy Reading!
April 23 is a big day--we will also be going on a walking field trip that day to SUU for Bard's Birthday Bash. We will leave from East right after lunch at 12:15 pm and return at approximately 3:00 pm. This is a fun outdoor activity celebrating Shakespeare's life. The students will participate in Maypole, joisting, and tug-o- war, acting out a scene in the outdoor theater and enjoying cake with the "queen". I will not send home a permission slip, but as always if you do not want your child to participate in this field trip please let me know.
Today I sent home April's Scholastic book order. It will be due this Friday, April 17. Use the online code on the attached note for ease of ordering.
I know we are down to the wire, but please continue to read nightly with your child. Remember our DIBELS testing is May 8 and our 100-book challenge ends on May 15. Our Take-Home Library will stop with book delivery on May 8. That is only 19 more days for the take-home library. The amount of books that are returning each day from the take-home library are very few. Please take advantage of this and work hard for at least 19 more days :).
Have a wonderful week and Happy Reading!
Monday, April 6, 2015
Newsletter April 6 - 10
I hope that you all had a restful or eventful Spring Break. We have 7 more weeks left of school. It will fly by! We had a wonderful time at our Easter Egg hunt--thank you for coming through with eggs. Each child was able to collect 18 eggs. Thanks to those parents that helped deliver the eggs and to help "hide" them for us.
The March Reading record is now due. I sent home the April Reading Record home today. Our final DIBELS testing will be the first week in May, so reading at home will give your child one final push, one final help for that test. Remember also to continue reading towards our 100-book challenge. Your child still has six weeks left to complete that challenge.
This Wednesday, we will be walking to SUU for the Playmakers production of "Honk" (based on the story "The Ugly Duckling"). The cost for this field trip is a $1.00 donation. I sent home a permission slip today--please send that back with the $1.00 donation by this Wednesday. The weather may be chilly, please dress your child appropriately as we will be walking.
This year the PTA is sponsoring a Talent Show. Rather than have the Talent Show during school hours they are having it Friday night, April 10. This time is still tentative, but Mr. Moyle told us in an announcement this morning that it will probably be at 6:00 pm. Your child needed to turn in a registration form in order to participate. The deadline for that registration form has passed.
We are still finishing up on Unit 9 in math. I will review tomorrow in class and test on Thursday. Math homework will be sent home just Monday and Tuesday this week, so your child will have more time to read!
The March Reading record is now due. I sent home the April Reading Record home today. Our final DIBELS testing will be the first week in May, so reading at home will give your child one final push, one final help for that test. Remember also to continue reading towards our 100-book challenge. Your child still has six weeks left to complete that challenge.
This Wednesday, we will be walking to SUU for the Playmakers production of "Honk" (based on the story "The Ugly Duckling"). The cost for this field trip is a $1.00 donation. I sent home a permission slip today--please send that back with the $1.00 donation by this Wednesday. The weather may be chilly, please dress your child appropriately as we will be walking.
This year the PTA is sponsoring a Talent Show. Rather than have the Talent Show during school hours they are having it Friday night, April 10. This time is still tentative, but Mr. Moyle told us in an announcement this morning that it will probably be at 6:00 pm. Your child needed to turn in a registration form in order to participate. The deadline for that registration form has passed.
We are still finishing up on Unit 9 in math. I will review tomorrow in class and test on Thursday. Math homework will be sent home just Monday and Tuesday this week, so your child will have more time to read!
Tuesday, March 24, 2015
Newsletter March 23 - 27
I can't believe that March is almost over with! This year seriously has flown by for me. I love this little class of mine--the truly are a phenomenal bunch of first graders.
Next week, we will only have school for two days. I will not post a blog newsletter for that short week, and we will not have spelling words next week. I sent home new spelling words today. I realized I got the last two weeks mixed up, but I think with this list of spelling words it will be ok :)
I sent home math homework today, and attached a paper clip to it. We are learning to measure with non-standard units and the homework requires measuring with a paper clip. Tomorrow will start learning about time to the hour and half-hour, though we have been doing this within our "math wall" for weeks now, so I think the telling time lessons will come easily to most of my students. We should finish up all of the lessons in Unit 9 by next Tuesday. I will then review when school resumes after the holiday and test either Tuesday, April 7 or Wednesday, April 8.
Tomorrow I will be sending home a note about our first grade easter egg hunt. We will have that next Tuesday, March 31 at 2:00. We plan on going to the east side of the canyon park. If you could help out by sending one dozen candy-filled eggs by Monday, March 30 that would be great. I also need a couple of parents that are willing to take the eggs to the park that day (around 1:30) and "hide" them for us. If you would be willing to help please send me an e-mail.
Some of my students are getting close to the 100-book mark for our challenge. Thank you for reading with you child.
Congratulations to Kaitlee and Duane--they were our Catch the Vision winners for the 3rd quarter.
On April 8, we will be going to a Playmakers production of the play "Honk". We will be walking to SUU to the auditorium theater. This cost for this field trip is $1.00. I will send home a permission slip for this field trip because of the donation (it will remind you). On April 24, we will also be walking to SUU for Bard's Birthday Bash. That field trip does not require a donation so I will not send home a permission slip for that one, since you all gave permission for field trips at the beginning of the year. Of course, if you ever want to opt out of a field trip just let me know, and I can make other arrangements for your child.
I will send home 3rd quarter grades by this Thursday. We had training last Wednesday, I and I didn't have time to print off the reports.
Happy Reading!
Next week, we will only have school for two days. I will not post a blog newsletter for that short week, and we will not have spelling words next week. I sent home new spelling words today. I realized I got the last two weeks mixed up, but I think with this list of spelling words it will be ok :)
I sent home math homework today, and attached a paper clip to it. We are learning to measure with non-standard units and the homework requires measuring with a paper clip. Tomorrow will start learning about time to the hour and half-hour, though we have been doing this within our "math wall" for weeks now, so I think the telling time lessons will come easily to most of my students. We should finish up all of the lessons in Unit 9 by next Tuesday. I will then review when school resumes after the holiday and test either Tuesday, April 7 or Wednesday, April 8.
Tomorrow I will be sending home a note about our first grade easter egg hunt. We will have that next Tuesday, March 31 at 2:00. We plan on going to the east side of the canyon park. If you could help out by sending one dozen candy-filled eggs by Monday, March 30 that would be great. I also need a couple of parents that are willing to take the eggs to the park that day (around 1:30) and "hide" them for us. If you would be willing to help please send me an e-mail.
Some of my students are getting close to the 100-book mark for our challenge. Thank you for reading with you child.
Congratulations to Kaitlee and Duane--they were our Catch the Vision winners for the 3rd quarter.
On April 8, we will be going to a Playmakers production of the play "Honk". We will be walking to SUU to the auditorium theater. This cost for this field trip is $1.00. I will send home a permission slip for this field trip because of the donation (it will remind you). On April 24, we will also be walking to SUU for Bard's Birthday Bash. That field trip does not require a donation so I will not send home a permission slip for that one, since you all gave permission for field trips at the beginning of the year. Of course, if you ever want to opt out of a field trip just let me know, and I can make other arrangements for your child.
I will send home 3rd quarter grades by this Thursday. We had training last Wednesday, I and I didn't have time to print off the reports.
Happy Reading!
Monday, March 16, 2015
Newsletter March 16 - 20
Today starts our 4th quarter of school. I will print off 3rd quarter grades and send them home by Thursday, March 19. All work should have been turned in by Friday, March 13th, but I haven't put all of the assignments in power school yet, so you have an extra day. I will not accept late work for third quarter after Tuesday, March 17.
Tomorrow I will test on Unit 8 in math so please help your child with the Chapter Review homework tonight so that will help them with their test tomorrow. I will start Unit 9 (measurement and time) on Wednesday.
I am excited for all of those that are participating in our 100-book challenge. I can see that this is motivating for most of my students. Since, I feel that rereading is so important for fluency, I will allow you to write down the same title of book twice (that is if your child has read the book twice). I encourage rereading, and hopefully this will encourage your child to reread their books. Remember that the take-home library books come home every night so it is not impossible to read 100 books by May 15 (if your child started the challenge when it was initially given).
I plan on having our traditional first grade Easter Egg hunt on Tuesday, March 31, before we leave for Spring break. If you could help out with this by sending one dozen candy filled eggs I would appreciate it. Of course, sending eggs is optional, and your child can participate regardless. I have noticed recently that you can buy pre-filled eggs , which makes it easier, but you can also fill them yourself, but please make sure that the candy is wrapped. I could use some help that day "hiding" the eggs at the park, if you would be willing to help hide our eggs please let me know. Right now my tentative plan is to go to the park after computers so that would be around 1:30 on Tuesday, March 31.
I sent home information today about our PTA sponsored Talent Show. If your child would like to participate please send back registration form by next Monday, March 30.
Happy Reading!
Tomorrow I will test on Unit 8 in math so please help your child with the Chapter Review homework tonight so that will help them with their test tomorrow. I will start Unit 9 (measurement and time) on Wednesday.
I am excited for all of those that are participating in our 100-book challenge. I can see that this is motivating for most of my students. Since, I feel that rereading is so important for fluency, I will allow you to write down the same title of book twice (that is if your child has read the book twice). I encourage rereading, and hopefully this will encourage your child to reread their books. Remember that the take-home library books come home every night so it is not impossible to read 100 books by May 15 (if your child started the challenge when it was initially given).
I plan on having our traditional first grade Easter Egg hunt on Tuesday, March 31, before we leave for Spring break. If you could help out with this by sending one dozen candy filled eggs I would appreciate it. Of course, sending eggs is optional, and your child can participate regardless. I have noticed recently that you can buy pre-filled eggs , which makes it easier, but you can also fill them yourself, but please make sure that the candy is wrapped. I could use some help that day "hiding" the eggs at the park, if you would be willing to help hide our eggs please let me know. Right now my tentative plan is to go to the park after computers so that would be around 1:30 on Tuesday, March 31.
I sent home information today about our PTA sponsored Talent Show. If your child would like to participate please send back registration form by next Monday, March 30.
Happy Reading!
Monday, March 9, 2015
March 9 - 13
Thanks again for coming to SEP conferences last week--I had 100% attendance! That shows the support that you give your child in all aspects of their education.
Spring pictures will be taken this Friday, March 13. I will only send students that return the order with money. Not all of the students will get pictures taken like they do in the Fall. If you need another order form let me know, I think I have a couple of extra copies.
The March Scholastic book order that I sent home last week is due this Wednesday, March 11. I have a link on this blog that can get you right to the website, or you can send me a check (made out to Scholastic) and I can order them for you. The easiest way to order is online using our class code.
This week we will finish up on Unit 8 in math (two-digit addition and subtraction). I will test next Monday. Please help your child with their homework to help prepare them for the test.
This week I am starting a rereading program for fluency. I received help from an "America Reads" volunteer and plan to start this program on Thursday, March 12. I would love more helpers during this time. I plan on doing this twice a week (Tuesday and Thursday from 1:30 - 2:15). If you could help out on one of those days or both let me know. If I get more volunteers I would consider doing it more than twice a week. I will count books read during that time towards our 100-book challenge.
This Friday, is the end of the quarter. If your child needs to turn in any missing homework, please help them remember to turn it in by Friday. I will not accept late work after that date (that includes the February home reading record).
Have a great week and Happy Reading!
Spring pictures will be taken this Friday, March 13. I will only send students that return the order with money. Not all of the students will get pictures taken like they do in the Fall. If you need another order form let me know, I think I have a couple of extra copies.
The March Scholastic book order that I sent home last week is due this Wednesday, March 11. I have a link on this blog that can get you right to the website, or you can send me a check (made out to Scholastic) and I can order them for you. The easiest way to order is online using our class code.
This week we will finish up on Unit 8 in math (two-digit addition and subtraction). I will test next Monday. Please help your child with their homework to help prepare them for the test.
This week I am starting a rereading program for fluency. I received help from an "America Reads" volunteer and plan to start this program on Thursday, March 12. I would love more helpers during this time. I plan on doing this twice a week (Tuesday and Thursday from 1:30 - 2:15). If you could help out on one of those days or both let me know. If I get more volunteers I would consider doing it more than twice a week. I will count books read during that time towards our 100-book challenge.
This Friday, is the end of the quarter. If your child needs to turn in any missing homework, please help them remember to turn it in by Friday. I will not accept late work after that date (that includes the February home reading record).
Have a great week and Happy Reading!
Wednesday, March 4, 2015
March 2 - 6
Just a quick post this week. Thank you very much for coming out in this snow and visiting with me for SEP conferences. I enjoy this busy week--meeting with parents and students together.
This week we will mostly concentrate on math and reading groups as we get out at 2:30 everyday. We will continue working on Unit 8 in math. The past couple of days we have worked on adding "ones" or "tens" to a two-digit number using a 100-chart. I have taught the students that if they add ones to a number that they "count on" on the "row" (46 + 3 =) and if they add "tens" to a two-digit number the count down the column on the 100-chart (53 + 40 =).
I hope you are monitoring your child's reading towards our 100-book challenge. If you are reading the take-home books, I will allow you to use books that have already been read before the challenge started. You can use the list inside the ziploc bag as a reference. Remember that rereading the same text is essential for improving reading fluency. Encourage your child to reread the same text and practice sight words if your child has not passed off all 11 lists yet. I will test on Lists #7 and #8 at the end of the month.
The February reading record is due now. I sent home a new March reading record yesterday.
Parent teacher conferences (SEP's) are not the only time that we can meet and discuss your child's progress or concerns that you may have. Please note that I am willing to talk with you anytime about your child.
Happy Reading!
This week we will mostly concentrate on math and reading groups as we get out at 2:30 everyday. We will continue working on Unit 8 in math. The past couple of days we have worked on adding "ones" or "tens" to a two-digit number using a 100-chart. I have taught the students that if they add ones to a number that they "count on" on the "row" (46 + 3 =) and if they add "tens" to a two-digit number the count down the column on the 100-chart (53 + 40 =).
I hope you are monitoring your child's reading towards our 100-book challenge. If you are reading the take-home books, I will allow you to use books that have already been read before the challenge started. You can use the list inside the ziploc bag as a reference. Remember that rereading the same text is essential for improving reading fluency. Encourage your child to reread the same text and practice sight words if your child has not passed off all 11 lists yet. I will test on Lists #7 and #8 at the end of the month.
The February reading record is due now. I sent home a new March reading record yesterday.
Parent teacher conferences (SEP's) are not the only time that we can meet and discuss your child's progress or concerns that you may have. Please note that I am willing to talk with you anytime about your child.
Happy Reading!
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