It is time for 2011 to end and 2012 to begin. I can't believe we are almost halfway through the school year. Your children are growing and learning a lot. It has been a great year so far. I hope you have had a restful holiday and are ready for school to start again. (I know I am ready to send my own children back to school).
This week we will learn what a resolution is, make a few resolutions, and learn about winter. I have a lot of fun things planned. It will be a lot of fun, I can't wait!
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Monday, December 12, 2011
We are S.M.A.R.T!
Jillyn Fullmer, our PTA president, visited our classroom to inform me that as soon as they can get the electrician here our classroom will be getting one of these:
It may look like an ordinary whiteboard, but this whiteboard is an interactive whiteboard. With this your students will be able to interact with any electronic file that is projected on it, including online games, and files that I create.
I am so thankful that the PTA decided to let our class get one. It is all thanks to all that you do to support the fundraising efforts of the PTA. Please continue to support their efforts so each class can get one.
It may look like an ordinary whiteboard, but this whiteboard is an interactive whiteboard. With this your students will be able to interact with any electronic file that is projected on it, including online games, and files that I create.
I am so thankful that the PTA decided to let our class get one. It is all thanks to all that you do to support the fundraising efforts of the PTA. Please continue to support their efforts so each class can get one.
Friday, December 9, 2011
Animal Reports
The kids have been working hard on gathering information for their animal reports that they will be sharing with the class next week. I am excited to see what they have learned.
A note will be coming home mid next week sometime, but we will be having our annual first grade holiday celebration on the Friday before we leave for the break. Along with that celebration your child is invited to wear their pajamas to school (I am). It will be a lot of fun!
On a side note, our first grade team has been awarded a grant to purchase four ipads (one for each teacher). We are quite excited. Your child will have an opportunity to use them after the break, since I will be spending a part of the break looking for appropriate "free" apps, since the grant only covered the ipads themselves. Even with the free apps, the addition of this bit of technology will be a big help. Thanks to the Iron County School District Foundation and Mr. Moyle for making it possible.
A note will be coming home mid next week sometime, but we will be having our annual first grade holiday celebration on the Friday before we leave for the break. Along with that celebration your child is invited to wear their pajamas to school (I am). It will be a lot of fun!
On a side note, our first grade team has been awarded a grant to purchase four ipads (one for each teacher). We are quite excited. Your child will have an opportunity to use them after the break, since I will be spending a part of the break looking for appropriate "free" apps, since the grant only covered the ipads themselves. Even with the free apps, the addition of this bit of technology will be a big help. Thanks to the Iron County School District Foundation and Mr. Moyle for making it possible.
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Sunday, December 4, 2011
Compare and Contrast
We had a fun week reading many of the different gingerbread stories available. We looked at what was the same and what was different about each. We also made gingerbread houses and sorted them by even and odd numbers. Our gingerbread experiments turned out different than we expected, and most of our class eats gingerbread men by eating the leg first.
This coming week we will break into small groups to gather information for an animal report, and present those to the class next week.
This coming week we will break into small groups to gather information for an animal report, and present those to the class next week.
Saturday, November 26, 2011
Weather and Now and Then
We have had a great time the past couple of weeks finishing up our weather unit. We learned a lot of new weather words and learned about the three main types of clouds. Hopefully your child showed you all of the hard work they have done.
We compared the life of a pilgrim boy and girl to what our lives are like now. We learned a lot about how differently kids lived a long time ago.
We compared the life of a pilgrim boy and girl to what our lives are like now. We learned a lot about how differently kids lived a long time ago.
Friday, November 11, 2011
Water Cycle and Clouds
We have had a great week learning about the water cycle and clouds. Ask your child to tell you the parts of the water cycle and what the 3 main types of clouds are.
Here are some pictures of what we have done so far this year.
Wow! We have been super busy. This is only a small sampling of what we have accomplished so far. You should be proud of your students.
Here are some pictures of what we have done so far this year.
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| Here is our apple graph from SEP week. |
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| Mr. Tannen taught us about voice. |
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| Monster family glyph. |
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| The bus garage taught us about bus safety. |
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| Pumpkin Investigations |
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| Pumpkin patch field trip. |
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| Domino's Pizza demonstration. |
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| Smokey the Bear taught us about fire safety. |
Sunday, November 6, 2011
Fall
We had a great week learning why we have seasons. We also worked on a Fall writing project. I'm pretty impressed at how they turned out. I can't wait until you see them!
Monday, October 31, 2011
Spiders
We had a great time learning about spiders last week. Ask your child if a spider is an insect or not and why.
We also were lucky enough to have a pizza party from Domino's last week thanks to your generosity! It was a lot of fun. Along with that Domino's came in and showed the kids how pizza was made. They each got a chance to feel some dough and feel the cornmeal they use to help keep the dough from sticking. Then we were treated to another slice of pizza!
What a great week we had!
We also were lucky enough to have a pizza party from Domino's last week thanks to your generosity! It was a lot of fun. Along with that Domino's came in and showed the kids how pizza was made. They each got a chance to feel some dough and feel the cornmeal they use to help keep the dough from sticking. Then we were treated to another slice of pizza!
What a great week we had!
Monday, October 24, 2011
Pumpkins
We had a great time studying pumpkins last week. It was even more fun to go to the pumpkin patch and pick out a pumpkin. A big thank you to the PTA for buying them. We were able to do many investigations with them in class the next day. I was going to post some pictures, but I managed to leave my SD card reader at school. Watch for them, I promise I will post them.
Red Ribbon Week is this week. Tuesday is Crazy Socks/Shoes day. Wednesday is Crazy Hair/Mismatched Clothes. Thursday is Pajama Day (please make sure your child will still be able to participate in school activities). Friday is School Colors Day and a Drug Dog assembly. It should be a great week.
Our Pizza Party from Domino's is tomorrow afternoon. Thank you for all of your support! We are also lucky enough to watch a presentation from Domino's about how pizzas are made on Thursday. I feel really lucky to have such great parents.
Monday is our Halloween Party. I will let you know details when I get them.
Red Ribbon Week is this week. Tuesday is Crazy Socks/Shoes day. Wednesday is Crazy Hair/Mismatched Clothes. Thursday is Pajama Day (please make sure your child will still be able to participate in school activities). Friday is School Colors Day and a Drug Dog assembly. It should be a great week.
Our Pizza Party from Domino's is tomorrow afternoon. Thank you for all of your support! We are also lucky enough to watch a presentation from Domino's about how pizzas are made on Thursday. I feel really lucky to have such great parents.
Monday is our Halloween Party. I will let you know details when I get them.
Sunday, October 9, 2011
SEP Week
I had a great time visiting with all of you this past week. I enjoyed letting you see what your child has been working so hard on the past month or so. We truly work hard each day.
This week our theme is families. Last week each child was sent home with a set of leaves and a note. They need to be sent back to school on or before Thursday October 13. Your child will need it to complete the assignment for the day.
Also, I neglected to send home the spelling homework packet on Friday, I will send it home on Monday.
This week our theme is families. Last week each child was sent home with a set of leaves and a note. They need to be sent back to school on or before Thursday October 13. Your child will need it to complete the assignment for the day.
Also, I neglected to send home the spelling homework packet on Friday, I will send it home on Monday.
Thursday, October 6, 2011
Jumpstart's Read for the Record
Today our class participated in Jumpstart's Read for the Record.
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year's book was "llama, llama red pajama" by Anna Dwedney. It was fun
to be part of such a large undertaking. I really enjoyed sharing this
book with the kids. It is so lyrical, and each kid can easily connect
with baby llama. Think about adding this book to your home library.
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Monday, October 3, 2011
Donor's Choose
I just found out that my iPod touch grant qualifies for matching donations from Century Link. Check it out!
That means for every dollar donated Century Link will match it. It would be great to have one (or more) in our classroom.
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| Donor's Choose |
That means for every dollar donated Century Link will match it. It would be great to have one (or more) in our classroom.
Sunday, October 2, 2011
SEP Week
Last week we had a great week exploring and learning about apples. We will be wrapping up our apple activities this week.
Don't forget your child's SEP appointment this week. I am looking forward to meeting with you and your child. School dismisses each day at 2:30 INCLUDING Wednesday.
Don't forget your child's SEP appointment this week. I am looking forward to meeting with you and your child. School dismisses each day at 2:30 INCLUDING Wednesday.
Sunday, September 25, 2011
Community
This week we created a community helper chart. The students matched the name of the job and the picture of the job. Figured out what each job did and the location where they worked. Then we were able to connect what we learned about goods and services from last week and decided whether each job provided a service or a good. We also worked all week on writing a paragraph about the types of jobs they would like to have. I can't wait to share them with you.
Along with talking about the different jobs in our community, the students also created their own community. They were supposed to pick at least one type of housing and two businesses. It was really interesting to see how individualized they all were. I think you will be proud of the work they have done.
Along with talking about the different jobs in our community, the students also created their own community. They were supposed to pick at least one type of housing and two businesses. It was really interesting to see how individualized they all were. I think you will be proud of the work they have done.
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
Apples!
Next week we are going to do an apple investigation. Please send an apple to school with your child by September 29th.
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Needs and Wants
This week we learned the differences between a need and a want, as well as the difference between a good and a service.
Due to some health problems Ms. Kastanes has had to postpone completion of her student teaching at this time. We created cards for her on Friday. We wish her the best.
Due to some health problems Ms. Kastanes has had to postpone completion of her student teaching at this time. We created cards for her on Friday. We wish her the best.
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Safety
This past week we talked about how to be safe at home and at school.
The PTA's walk-a-thon is this week. If your child hasn't brought back the manila folder yet, the PTA is accepting them until Thursday. This is their biggest fundraiser of the year. They are working on adding to the technology available in the classroom. Thanks to them we have projectors, document cameras, and laptops to run them. I am excited to see what is next on the horizon. Please support them if you can, it benefits the kids.
The spelling packets weren't copied until at the end of the school day on Friday, so I will send them home on Monday. They will be due on Friday.
Please remember that math homework is due the following day, and spelling packets are due on Friday. I will be entering homework scores starting this week.
The PTA's walk-a-thon is this week. If your child hasn't brought back the manila folder yet, the PTA is accepting them until Thursday. This is their biggest fundraiser of the year. They are working on adding to the technology available in the classroom. Thanks to them we have projectors, document cameras, and laptops to run them. I am excited to see what is next on the horizon. Please support them if you can, it benefits the kids.
The spelling packets weren't copied until at the end of the school day on Friday, so I will send them home on Monday. They will be due on Friday.
Please remember that math homework is due the following day, and spelling packets are due on Friday. I will be entering homework scores starting this week.
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Donor's Choose
We are in desperate need for an ipod for use in our Listening Center. The current mp3 players we have don't work very well, and are very hard for the kids to use. I have applied to get an iPod Touch through Donor's Choose. You can check out the project here. If you are able to donate thanks a bunch!
Monday, September 5, 2011
Good Citizens
This past week we have been learning about what a good citizen is and what a good citizen does. We made giant thank you cards (thanks to Ms. Kastanes) and delivered them to people who do things for us at school. Then, we picked garbage up from the second grade playground (because that's what good citizens do).
Our DIBELS testing went well. I will be sending home your child's individual information home this week (hopefully).
Our DIBELS testing went well. I will be sending home your child's individual information home this week (hopefully).
Sunday, August 28, 2011
First Week
What a great first week!
We have been busy working hard on learning our behavior levels, and started spelling and handwriting practice. We also spent the week learning about what it takes to be a first grader and met a lot of new friends.
I would also like to make you aware that we will have a teacher canidate with us for the next month or so. So, if your child refers to their "other teacher" her name is Ms. Kastanes. She will do a great job.
This coming week we will be learning all about what makes a good citizen and how to be one. We also have our Dibels testing on Thursday. Please make sure that your child gets a good night's rest and eats a good breakfast.
We have been busy working hard on learning our behavior levels, and started spelling and handwriting practice. We also spent the week learning about what it takes to be a first grader and met a lot of new friends.
I would also like to make you aware that we will have a teacher canidate with us for the next month or so. So, if your child refers to their "other teacher" her name is Ms. Kastanes. She will do a great job.
This coming week we will be learning all about what makes a good citizen and how to be one. We also have our Dibels testing on Thursday. Please make sure that your child gets a good night's rest and eats a good breakfast.
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Welcome!
It is time for another school year, and I am excited. This is where you will find most of the information that you need to know about what we are doing in our class. Please check it often.
Monday, April 25, 2011
Antonyms 2011
I finally finished our antonym slide show. The kids did a great job taking the pictures. Enjoy!
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Friday, April 15, 2011
Fun!
The past couple of weeks we have had a LOT of fun.
We have looked at synonyms...
We planted seeds....
Checked out soil....
Observed plants...
Investigated worms....
Checked out seeds...
And even made glasses to help us remember "oo" as in look!
We have looked at synonyms...
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Shadow Hunt
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Here are the results of our shadow hunt! We had a great time.
Friday, March 25, 2011
What a Week!
The ducklings were so much fun. The kids have enjoyed observing them. They did a great job with their observations. Unfortunately our chick eggs never hatched, but Mrs. S. Griffiths was kind enough to share their chicks with us.
We also learned some facts about the sun and even went on a shadow hunt. Thanks to the moms that came to supervise, we couldn't have done it without you!
We also played the antonym concentration game that the kids made, and even started our own antonym photo book. Thanks to the moms who came to help, we couldn't have done it without you!
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
New Arrival
The kids were excited to discover that the "white box" that arrived yesterday was an incubator for duck and chick eggs. I didn't expect any eggs to hatch until tomorrow. Despite the awful weather, we now have 2 new ducklings with two more trying to hatch right now! The chicks will be soon behind. The kids were really excited to watch the process.
Monday, March 21, 2011
Week Peek
We have had a bunch of fun things happening in first grade the past couple weeks.
We measured using our feet, and a foot (ruler).
We frosted fractional portions of "cupcakes."
We even learned about the phases of the moon. Yummy!
Friday, March 18, 2011
Newsletter, March 18, 2011
To save some time, I am going to cut back on the amount of typing involved with our class newsletter. Please check the sidebars of the blog for our class' most vital information (spelling words, important dates, etc.) I want to use the "blog" portion to give you a peek into what we really have been doing in the classroom. I hope it will be enjoyable.
Friday, March 11, 2011
Decorah Eagles
We have been watching a pair of eagles at their nest at http://www.ustream.tv/channel/decorah-eagles .They have 3 eggs. They are supposed to hatch about March 30th. I have been priviledged to see the parents switch places. It has been fasincating to watch. I have also started watching some barn owls in California in the evenings that I found at the bottom of the page. Enjoy!
Newsletter, March 11
Theme: Sun and Moon
Important Dates: 3/15 Spring Picture Day; 3/18 End of 3rd Quarter; 4/4 March Reading Calendars Due; 4/20-4/22 Spring Break NO SCHOOL
Peek at Next Week:
Monday: Addition Facts: Adding 9; P.E.
Tuesday: Identifying One Half, One Third and One Sixth; Art
Wednesday: Using Comparison Symbols (<,>,=); Early Out
Thursday: Dividing a Set of Objects by Sharing; P.E.
Friday: Identifying Cup, Quart, Gallon, and Liter Containers; Math Homework; Spelling Test; Spelling Packets Due; Library; Spirit Day
Spelling Words:
best, long, off, over, small, were, sit, together
*bonus word
Miscellaneous:
The "Moon Book" has started to go home with our students. The book just arrived. It will start coming home on Monday, please read it with your child.
I would like to do a shadow project on Wednesday (3/16) at 11:15, but I need some additional 3-4 adults to help. If you can help, please let me know as soon as possible.
I am going to start changing the look of the blog. Hopefully it will be easier for me to keep it going.
Important Dates: 3/15 Spring Picture Day; 3/18 End of 3rd Quarter; 4/4 March Reading Calendars Due; 4/20-4/22 Spring Break NO SCHOOL
Peek at Next Week:
Monday: Addition Facts: Adding 9; P.E.
Tuesday: Identifying One Half, One Third and One Sixth; Art
Wednesday: Using Comparison Symbols (<,>,=); Early Out
Thursday: Dividing a Set of Objects by Sharing; P.E.
Friday: Identifying Cup, Quart, Gallon, and Liter Containers; Math Homework; Spelling Test; Spelling Packets Due; Library; Spirit Day
Spelling Words:
best, long, off, over, small, were, sit, together
*bonus word
Miscellaneous:
The "Moon Book" has started to go home with our students. The book just arrived. It will start coming home on Monday, please read it with your child.
I would like to do a shadow project on Wednesday (3/16) at 11:15, but I need some additional 3-4 adults to help. If you can help, please let me know as soon as possible.
I am going to start changing the look of the blog. Hopefully it will be easier for me to keep it going.
Monday, March 7, 2011
Spring SEPs
It is SEP week here. I am excited to meet with all of my students and their parents. While waiting for an appointment, I looked up and this is what I saw.
Only here would it SNOW during our SPRING SEPs!
Only here would it SNOW during our SPRING SEPs!
Dr. Seuss Week
We had a great time celebrating Dr. Seuss' birthday. We had a read-a-thon with the rest of the first grade in the hall. We even got to choose where we sat. It was fun to see our friends from the other classes.
We even read "The Foot Book" to learn about antoynms. We traced our feet and wrote words and drew pictures that were opposites.
It was a lot of fun! Thanks Dr. Seuss.
We even read "The Foot Book" to learn about antoynms. We traced our feet and wrote words and drew pictures that were opposites.
It was a lot of fun! Thanks Dr. Seuss.
Friday, March 4, 2011
Newsletter, March 4
Theme: SEPs (out at 2:30, all week)
Important Dates: 3/7-3/11 SEP Conferences (out at 2:30 all week); 3/15 Spring Picture Day; Domino's Pizza Fundraiser; 3/18 End of 3rd Quarter
Peek at Next Week:
Monday: Subtracting a Number 10
Tuesday: Identifying Dozen and Half Dozen
Wednesday: Ordering Events by Time
Thursday: Estimating and Measuring Distance Using Feet; Creating a Measuring Tool
Friday: Math Test; Identifying One-, Five, Ten- and Twenty-Dollar Bills; Writing Money Amounts Using a Dollar Bill Sign; Spelling Test; Spelling Packets Due; Library; Spirit Day
Spelling Words:
would, new, made, into, write, got, going, stop
*bonus word
Miscellaneous:
I need to start a take home class project, but a book I need hasn't came in yet. I would like to know who has internet access at their home, or would be willing to go to the library. That way I can use this resource until (if) the book comes. Please either email me, or send me a note. Thanks.
Important Dates: 3/7-3/11 SEP Conferences (out at 2:30 all week); 3/15 Spring Picture Day; Domino's Pizza Fundraiser; 3/18 End of 3rd Quarter
Peek at Next Week:
Monday: Subtracting a Number 10
Tuesday: Identifying Dozen and Half Dozen
Wednesday: Ordering Events by Time
Thursday: Estimating and Measuring Distance Using Feet; Creating a Measuring Tool
Friday: Math Test; Identifying One-, Five, Ten- and Twenty-Dollar Bills; Writing Money Amounts Using a Dollar Bill Sign; Spelling Test; Spelling Packets Due; Library; Spirit Day
Spelling Words:
would, new, made, into, write, got, going, stop
*bonus word
Miscellaneous:
I need to start a take home class project, but a book I need hasn't came in yet. I would like to know who has internet access at their home, or would be willing to go to the library. That way I can use this resource until (if) the book comes. Please either email me, or send me a note. Thanks.
Friday, February 25, 2011
Newsletter, February 25, 2011
Theme: Spring
Important Dates: 3/2 February Reading Calendars Due; 3/2 Dr. Seuss Read-a-Thon; 3/4 February Reading Incentive Party; 3/7-3/11 SEP Conferences (out at 2:30 all week); 3/15 Spring Picture Day; Domino's Pizza Fundraiser; 3/18 End of 3rd Quarter
Peek at Next Week:
Monday: Counting Nickels; P.E.
Tuesday: Counting Nickels and Pennies; Art
Wednesday: Ordering Events by Time; Early Out
Thursday: Subtraction Facts: Subtracting a Number from 10; P.E.
Friday: Math Test; Making an Organized List to Solve a Problem; Spelling Test; Spelling Packets Due; Library; Computers; Spirit Day
Spelling Words:
came, his, ask, found, fall, draw, ate, out
*bonus word
Miscellaneous:
I won't be here the next two Fridays (2/25 or 3/4). I will send their spelling packets and weekly notes home on the following Monday. Thanks
Please remember that our Library day is on Fridays. There are a lot of students that haven't been bringing their books back, and haven't been able to get a new one.
Don't forget to read each night for 20 minutes. Each month needs to have a total of 400 minutes. Students also need to keep reading each night regardless of when in the month the goal is met.
There are still students coming to school not dressed appropriately for the weather. PLEASE send your child with a COAT. Mr. Whittier likes for the students to be outside for recess if at all possible, even when it is cold outside. They need the break with the fresh air and sunshine! It helps them be ready to learn. If they are cold because they don't have a coat, they are miserable.
Important Dates: 3/2 February Reading Calendars Due; 3/2 Dr. Seuss Read-a-Thon; 3/4 February Reading Incentive Party; 3/7-3/11 SEP Conferences (out at 2:30 all week); 3/15 Spring Picture Day; Domino's Pizza Fundraiser; 3/18 End of 3rd Quarter
Peek at Next Week:
Monday: Counting Nickels; P.E.
Tuesday: Counting Nickels and Pennies; Art
Wednesday: Ordering Events by Time; Early Out
Thursday: Subtraction Facts: Subtracting a Number from 10; P.E.
Friday: Math Test; Making an Organized List to Solve a Problem; Spelling Test; Spelling Packets Due; Library; Computers; Spirit Day
Spelling Words:
came, his, ask, found, fall, draw, ate, out
*bonus word
Miscellaneous:
I won't be here the next two Fridays (2/25 or 3/4). I will send their spelling packets and weekly notes home on the following Monday. Thanks
Please remember that our Library day is on Fridays. There are a lot of students that haven't been bringing their books back, and haven't been able to get a new one.
Don't forget to read each night for 20 minutes. Each month needs to have a total of 400 minutes. Students also need to keep reading each night regardless of when in the month the goal is met.
There are still students coming to school not dressed appropriately for the weather. PLEASE send your child with a COAT. Mr. Whittier likes for the students to be outside for recess if at all possible, even when it is cold outside. They need the break with the fresh air and sunshine! It helps them be ready to learn. If they are cold because they don't have a coat, they are miserable.
Friday, February 18, 2011
Newsletter, February 18, 2011
Theme: US Symbols
Important Dates: 2/21 NO SCHOOL; 3/2 February Reading Calendars Due; 3/2 Dr. Seuss Read-a-Thon; 3/7-3/11 SEP Conferences (out at 2:30 all week); 3/15 Spring Picture Day
Peek at Next Week:
Monday: NO SCHOOL
Tuesday: Addition Facts: Sums of 10; Art
Wednesday: Drawing Congruent Shapes and Designs; Early Out
Thursday: Measuring and Drawing Line Segments to the Nearest Inch;
Friday: Math Test; Estimating and Measuring Length Using Nonstandard Units, Comparing the Size of the Unit and the Number of Units Used to Measure and Object; Spelling Test; Spelling Packets Due; Library; Computers; Spirit Day
Spelling Words:
once, gave, around, was eat, tell, our, think
*bonus word
Miscellaneous:
Please remember that our Library day is on Fridays. There are a lot of students that haven't been bringing their books back, and haven't been able to get a new one.
Don't forget to read each night for 20 minutes. Each month needs to have a total of 400 minutes. Students also need to keep reading each night regardless of when in the month the goal is met.
There are still students coming to school not dressed appropriately for the weather. PLEASE send your child with a COAT. Mr. Whittier likes for the students to be outside for recess if at all possible, even when it is cold outside. They need the break with the fresh air and sunshine! It helps them be ready to learn. If they are cold because they don't have a coat, they are miserable.
Important Dates: 2/21 NO SCHOOL; 3/2 February Reading Calendars Due; 3/2 Dr. Seuss Read-a-Thon; 3/7-3/11 SEP Conferences (out at 2:30 all week); 3/15 Spring Picture Day
Peek at Next Week:
Monday: NO SCHOOL
Tuesday: Addition Facts: Sums of 10; Art
Wednesday: Drawing Congruent Shapes and Designs; Early Out
Thursday: Measuring and Drawing Line Segments to the Nearest Inch;
Friday: Math Test; Estimating and Measuring Length Using Nonstandard Units, Comparing the Size of the Unit and the Number of Units Used to Measure and Object; Spelling Test; Spelling Packets Due; Library; Computers; Spirit Day
Spelling Words:
once, gave, around, was eat, tell, our, think
*bonus word
Miscellaneous:
Please remember that our Library day is on Fridays. There are a lot of students that haven't been bringing their books back, and haven't been able to get a new one.
Don't forget to read each night for 20 minutes. Each month needs to have a total of 400 minutes. Students also need to keep reading each night regardless of when in the month the goal is met.
There are still students coming to school not dressed appropriately for the weather. PLEASE send your child with a COAT. Mr. Whittier likes for the students to be outside for recess if at all possible, even when it is cold outside. They need the break with the fresh air and sunshine! It helps them be ready to learn. If they are cold because they don't have a coat, they are miserable.
Friday, February 11, 2011
Newsletter, February 11, 2011
Theme: US Symbols
Important Dates: 2/14 Valentine's Day Party; 2/18 Kid's College; 2/21 NO SCHOOL; 3/2 February Reading Calendars Due; 3/2 Dr. Seuss Read-a-Thon; 3/7-3/11 SEP Conferences (out at 2:30 all week); 3/15 Spring Picture Day
Peek at Next Week:
Monday: Adding 10 to a Number; P.E.
Tuesday: Comparing and Ordering Numbers to 100; Art
Wednesday: Addition Facts: Sums of 10, Identifying a Missing Addend; P.E.
Friday: Math Test; Estimating and Measuring Length Using Nonstandard Units, Comparing the Size of the Unit and the Number of Units Used to Measure and Object; Spelling Test; Spelling Packets Due; Library; Computers; Spirit Day
Spelling Words:
one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten
*bonus word
Miscellaneous:
SUU's Elementary Block students will be visiting us next week. They will be taking over some of the teaching, so if you child talks about a new teacher you will know why. It should be a great week!
Don't forget to read each night for 20 minutes. Each month needs to have a total of 400 minutes. Students also need to keep reading each night regardless of when in the month the goal is met.
The PTA is making one last push to sell yearbooks. I have a list of those students who have purchased a yearbook, and have sent home a note to those who haven't. Call the school (586-2860) if you have any questions.
There are still students coming to school not dressed appropriately for the weather. PLEASE send your child with a COAT. Mr. Whittier likes for the students to be outside for recess if at all possible, even when it is cold outside. They need the break with the fresh air and sunshine! It helps them be ready to learn. If they are cold because they don't have a coat, they are miserable.
Important Dates: 2/14 Valentine's Day Party; 2/18 Kid's College; 2/21 NO SCHOOL; 3/2 February Reading Calendars Due; 3/2 Dr. Seuss Read-a-Thon; 3/7-3/11 SEP Conferences (out at 2:30 all week); 3/15 Spring Picture Day
Peek at Next Week:
Monday: Adding 10 to a Number; P.E.
Tuesday: Comparing and Ordering Numbers to 100; Art
Wednesday: Addition Facts: Sums of 10, Identifying a Missing Addend; P.E.
Friday: Math Test; Estimating and Measuring Length Using Nonstandard Units, Comparing the Size of the Unit and the Number of Units Used to Measure and Object; Spelling Test; Spelling Packets Due; Library; Computers; Spirit Day
Spelling Words:
one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten
*bonus word
Miscellaneous:
SUU's Elementary Block students will be visiting us next week. They will be taking over some of the teaching, so if you child talks about a new teacher you will know why. It should be a great week!
Don't forget to read each night for 20 minutes. Each month needs to have a total of 400 minutes. Students also need to keep reading each night regardless of when in the month the goal is met.
The PTA is making one last push to sell yearbooks. I have a list of those students who have purchased a yearbook, and have sent home a note to those who haven't. Call the school (586-2860) if you have any questions.
There are still students coming to school not dressed appropriately for the weather. PLEASE send your child with a COAT. Mr. Whittier likes for the students to be outside for recess if at all possible, even when it is cold outside. They need the break with the fresh air and sunshine! It helps them be ready to learn. If they are cold because they don't have a coat, they are miserable.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Newsletter, February 4, 2011
Theme: Maps
Important Dates: 2/10 Domino's Pizza Fundraiser; 2/14 Valentine's Day Party; 2/18 Kid's College; 2/21 NO SCHOOL; 3/2 February Reading Calendars Due; 3/7-3/11 SEP Conferences (out at 2:30 all week)
Peek at Next Week:
Monday: Adding Two-Digit Numbers with Regrouping Using Dimes and Pennies; P.E.
Tuesday: Telling Time to the Half Hour; Art
Wednesday: Dividing a Shape into Fourths, Coloring Halves and Fourths; Early Out
Thursday: Adding 10 to a Number; P.E.
Friday: Math Homework; Fact Test; counting by 10's from a Single Digit Number; Spelling Test; Library; Computers; Spirit Day
Spelling Words:
don't, had, them, some, very, by, old, went
*bonus word
Miscellaneous:
Don't forget to read each night for 20 minutes. Each month needs to have a total of 400 minutes. Students also need to keep reading each night regardless of when in the month the goal is met.
The PTA is making one last push to sell yearbooks. I have a list of those students who have purchased a yearbook, and have sent home a note to those who haven't. Call the school (586-2860) if you have any questions.
There are still students coming to school not dressed appropriately for the weather. PLEASE send your child with a COAT. Mr. Whittier likes for the students to be outside for recess if at all possible, even when it is cold outside. They need the break with the fresh air and sunshine! It helps them be ready to learn. If they are cold because they don't have a coat, they are miserable.
Important Dates: 2/10 Domino's Pizza Fundraiser; 2/14 Valentine's Day Party; 2/18 Kid's College; 2/21 NO SCHOOL; 3/2 February Reading Calendars Due; 3/7-3/11 SEP Conferences (out at 2:30 all week)
Peek at Next Week:
Monday: Adding Two-Digit Numbers with Regrouping Using Dimes and Pennies; P.E.
Tuesday: Telling Time to the Half Hour; Art
Wednesday: Dividing a Shape into Fourths, Coloring Halves and Fourths; Early Out
Thursday: Adding 10 to a Number; P.E.
Friday: Math Homework; Fact Test; counting by 10's from a Single Digit Number; Spelling Test; Library; Computers; Spirit Day
Spelling Words:
don't, had, them, some, very, by, old, went
*bonus word
Miscellaneous:
Don't forget to read each night for 20 minutes. Each month needs to have a total of 400 minutes. Students also need to keep reading each night regardless of when in the month the goal is met.
The PTA is making one last push to sell yearbooks. I have a list of those students who have purchased a yearbook, and have sent home a note to those who haven't. Call the school (586-2860) if you have any questions.
There are still students coming to school not dressed appropriately for the weather. PLEASE send your child with a COAT. Mr. Whittier likes for the students to be outside for recess if at all possible, even when it is cold outside. They need the break with the fresh air and sunshine! It helps them be ready to learn. If they are cold because they don't have a coat, they are miserable.
Friday, January 28, 2011
Newsletter January 28, 2011
Theme: Weather & Symbols
Important Dates: 1/31 100th Day of School; 2/1 January Reading Calendar Due; 2/9 School Reading Incentive Party; 2/10 Domino's Pizza Fundraiser; 2/18 Kid's College; 2/21 NO SCHOOL
Peek at Next Week:
Monday: Hundredth Day of School; P.E.
Tuesday: Identifying and Making Congruent Shapes; Art
Wednesday: Counting Large Collections, Grouping by 10's; Early Out
Thursday: Using Concrete and Pictorial Models to Represent Two Digit Numbers, Identifying the Place Value of Digits in a Two Digit Number; Fact Test; P.E.
Friday: Math Test; Trading Dimes and Pennies; Spelling Test; Library; Computers; Spirit Day
Spelling Words:
drink, far, walk, could, take, has, laugh, of
*bonus word
Miscellaneous:
Don't forget to read each night for 20 minutes. Each month needs to have a total of 400 minutes. Students also need to keep reading each night regardless of when in the month the goal is met.
On Monday I will be sending home a note concerning our Valentine's Day celebrations. Please watch for it.
Many students did NOT return their 100's Day bag. Please send it on Monday.
There are still students coming to school not dressed appropriately for the weather. PLEASE send your child with a COAT. Mr. Whittier likes for the students to be outside for recess if at all possible, even when it is cold outside. They need the break with the fresh air and sunshine! It helps them be ready to learn. If they are cold because they don't have a coat, they are miserable.
Important Dates: 1/31 100th Day of School; 2/1 January Reading Calendar Due; 2/9 School Reading Incentive Party; 2/10 Domino's Pizza Fundraiser; 2/18 Kid's College; 2/21 NO SCHOOL
Peek at Next Week:
Monday: Hundredth Day of School; P.E.
Tuesday: Identifying and Making Congruent Shapes; Art
Wednesday: Counting Large Collections, Grouping by 10's; Early Out
Thursday: Using Concrete and Pictorial Models to Represent Two Digit Numbers, Identifying the Place Value of Digits in a Two Digit Number; Fact Test; P.E.
Friday: Math Test; Trading Dimes and Pennies; Spelling Test; Library; Computers; Spirit Day
Spelling Words:
drink, far, walk, could, take, has, laugh, of
*bonus word
Miscellaneous:
Don't forget to read each night for 20 minutes. Each month needs to have a total of 400 minutes. Students also need to keep reading each night regardless of when in the month the goal is met.
On Monday I will be sending home a note concerning our Valentine's Day celebrations. Please watch for it.
Many students did NOT return their 100's Day bag. Please send it on Monday.
There are still students coming to school not dressed appropriately for the weather. PLEASE send your child with a COAT. Mr. Whittier likes for the students to be outside for recess if at all possible, even when it is cold outside. They need the break with the fresh air and sunshine! It helps them be ready to learn. If they are cold because they don't have a coat, they are miserable.
Friday, January 21, 2011
Newsletter, January 21, 2011
Theme: Matter & Weather
Important Dates: 1/31 100th Day of School; 2/1 January Reading Calendar Due; 2/9 School Reading Incentive Party; 2/10 Domino's Pizza Fundraiser; 2/18 Kid's College; 2/21 NO SCHOOL
Peek at Next Week:
Monday: Addition Facts: Doubles Plus 1 Facts; P.E.
Tuesday: Addition Facts: Doubles Plus 1 Facts; Art
Wednesday: Addition Facts: Doubles Plus 1 Facts; Fact Test; Early Out
Thursday: Adding Two-Digit Numbers Without Regrouping; P.E.
Friday: Math Test; Guessing and Checking to Solve a Problem, Acting It Out to Solve a Problem; Spelling Test; Library; Computers; Spirit Day
Spelling Words:
why, upon, fast, please, down, for, him, her
*bonus word
Miscellaneous:
I have noticed that many students aren't bringing their homework back regularly. Please remember that math homework is due the day after it comes home and the spelling packes are due a week after it comes home.
Keep collecting the "Box Tops for Education." Each label helps our school.
Don't forget to read each night for 20 minutes. Each month needs to have a total of 400 minutes.
There are still students coming to school not dressed appropriately for the weather. PLEASE send your child with a COAT. Mr. Whittier likes for the students to be outside for recess if at all possible, even when it is cold outside. They need the break with the fresh air and sunshine! It helps them be ready to learn. If they are cold because they don't have a coat, they are miserable.
Important Dates: 1/31 100th Day of School; 2/1 January Reading Calendar Due; 2/9 School Reading Incentive Party; 2/10 Domino's Pizza Fundraiser; 2/18 Kid's College; 2/21 NO SCHOOL
Peek at Next Week:
Monday: Addition Facts: Doubles Plus 1 Facts; P.E.
Tuesday: Addition Facts: Doubles Plus 1 Facts; Art
Wednesday: Addition Facts: Doubles Plus 1 Facts; Fact Test; Early Out
Thursday: Adding Two-Digit Numbers Without Regrouping; P.E.
Friday: Math Test; Guessing and Checking to Solve a Problem, Acting It Out to Solve a Problem; Spelling Test; Library; Computers; Spirit Day
Spelling Words:
why, upon, fast, please, down, for, him, her
*bonus word
Miscellaneous:
I have noticed that many students aren't bringing their homework back regularly. Please remember that math homework is due the day after it comes home and the spelling packes are due a week after it comes home.
Keep collecting the "Box Tops for Education." Each label helps our school.
Don't forget to read each night for 20 minutes. Each month needs to have a total of 400 minutes.
There are still students coming to school not dressed appropriately for the weather. PLEASE send your child with a COAT. Mr. Whittier likes for the students to be outside for recess if at all possible, even when it is cold outside. They need the break with the fresh air and sunshine! It helps them be ready to learn. If they are cold because they don't have a coat, they are miserable.
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Newsletter, Jan 18, 2011
Theme: Matter
Important Dates: 1/19 Jan Book Order Due; 1/31 100th Day of School; 2/1 January Reading Calendar Due; 2/9 School Reading Incentive Party
Peek at Next Week:
Monday: NO SCHOOL
Tuesday: Adding Two Digit Numbers without Regrouping Using Dimes and Pennies; Fact Test; Art
Wednesday: Addition Facts: Showing Doubles Plus 1 Facts; Early Out
Thursday: Addition Facts: Identifying Doubles Plus 1 Facts; P.E.
Friday: Math Test; Estimating and Measuring Area Using Nonstandard Units; Combining Geometric Shapes to Make New Geometric Shapes; Library; Computers; Spirit Day
Spelling Words:
REVIEW of past spelling words
*bonus word
Miscellaneous:
I have noticed that many students aren't bringing their homework back regularly. Please remember that math homework is due the day after it comes home and the spelling packes are due a week after it comes home.
Keep collecting the "Box Tops for Education." Each label helps our school.
Don't forget to read each night for 20 minutes. Each month needs to have a total of 400 minutes.
There are still students coming to school not dressed appropriately for the weather. PLEASE send your child with a COAT. Mr. Whittier likes for the students to be outside for recess if at all possible, even when it is cold outside. They need the break with the fresh air and sunshine! It helps them be ready to learn. If they are cold because they don't have a coat, they are miserable.
Important Dates: 1/19 Jan Book Order Due; 1/31 100th Day of School; 2/1 January Reading Calendar Due; 2/9 School Reading Incentive Party
Peek at Next Week:
Monday: NO SCHOOL
Tuesday: Adding Two Digit Numbers without Regrouping Using Dimes and Pennies; Fact Test; Art
Wednesday: Addition Facts: Showing Doubles Plus 1 Facts; Early Out
Thursday: Addition Facts: Identifying Doubles Plus 1 Facts; P.E.
Friday: Math Test; Estimating and Measuring Area Using Nonstandard Units; Combining Geometric Shapes to Make New Geometric Shapes; Library; Computers; Spirit Day
Spelling Words:
REVIEW of past spelling words
*bonus word
Miscellaneous:
I have noticed that many students aren't bringing their homework back regularly. Please remember that math homework is due the day after it comes home and the spelling packes are due a week after it comes home.
Keep collecting the "Box Tops for Education." Each label helps our school.
Don't forget to read each night for 20 minutes. Each month needs to have a total of 400 minutes.
There are still students coming to school not dressed appropriately for the weather. PLEASE send your child with a COAT. Mr. Whittier likes for the students to be outside for recess if at all possible, even when it is cold outside. They need the break with the fresh air and sunshine! It helps them be ready to learn. If they are cold because they don't have a coat, they are miserable.
Friday, January 7, 2011
Newsletter, January 7, 2011
Theme: Matter
Important Dates: 1/13 Domino's Pizza Fundraiser; 1/14 DIBELs Testing; 1/17 NO SCHOOL; 1/19 Jan Book Order Due; 1/31 100th Day of School; 2/1 January Reading Calendar Due
Peek at Next Week:
Monday: Using a Ruler to Draw a Line Segment; P.E.
Tuesday: Sorting Common Objects; Art
Wednesday: Adding Two Digit Numbers Without Regrouping Using Dimes and Pennies; Early Out
Thursday: Adding Two Digit Numbers Without Regrouping Using Dimes and Pennies; P.E.; Domino's Pizza Fundraiser
Friday: DIBELs; Drawing a Picture to Solve a Problem; Spelling Test; Spelling Packet Due; Library; Computers; Spirit Day
Spelling Words:
sleep, they, up, as, use, give, how, Saturday*
*bonus word
Miscellaneous:
We will be doing our Winter DIBELs testing on Friday. Please make sure that your child is well rested and eats a good breakfast that morning.
Keep collecting the "Box Tops for Education." Each label helps our school.
Don't forget to read each night for 20 minutes. Each month needs to have a total of 400 minutes.
There are still students coming to school not dressed appropriately for the weather. PLEASE send your child with a COAT. Mr. Whittier likes for the students to be outside for recess if at all possible, even when it is cold outside. They need the break with the fresh air and sunshine! It helps them be ready to learn. If they are cold because they don't have a coat, they are miserable.
Important Dates: 1/13 Domino's Pizza Fundraiser; 1/14 DIBELs Testing; 1/17 NO SCHOOL; 1/19 Jan Book Order Due; 1/31 100th Day of School; 2/1 January Reading Calendar Due
Peek at Next Week:
Monday: Using a Ruler to Draw a Line Segment; P.E.
Tuesday: Sorting Common Objects; Art
Wednesday: Adding Two Digit Numbers Without Regrouping Using Dimes and Pennies; Early Out
Thursday: Adding Two Digit Numbers Without Regrouping Using Dimes and Pennies; P.E.; Domino's Pizza Fundraiser
Friday: DIBELs; Drawing a Picture to Solve a Problem; Spelling Test; Spelling Packet Due; Library; Computers; Spirit Day
Spelling Words:
sleep, they, up, as, use, give, how, Saturday*
*bonus word
Miscellaneous:
We will be doing our Winter DIBELs testing on Friday. Please make sure that your child is well rested and eats a good breakfast that morning.
Keep collecting the "Box Tops for Education." Each label helps our school.
Don't forget to read each night for 20 minutes. Each month needs to have a total of 400 minutes.
There are still students coming to school not dressed appropriately for the weather. PLEASE send your child with a COAT. Mr. Whittier likes for the students to be outside for recess if at all possible, even when it is cold outside. They need the break with the fresh air and sunshine! It helps them be ready to learn. If they are cold because they don't have a coat, they are miserable.
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