Homework for the week of Dec, 3 2007:
FAMILY FEAST: DEC. 6, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. SHARP. Please don’t leave your child crying because you are late or not showing up.
1.) Complete math practice sheets 43 through 46 and return them to school by Friday.2.) Words of the Week: Your child will need to be able to read and spell the following words. Please help your child be ready for a spelling test on Friday.1.) make2.) came3.) name4.) take5.) more6.) home7.) those8.) here
3.) Please complete the Book Report for one book you this week. Yes your child does still need to be reading to you every night. Please look for any take home books marked “Please Practice.” These books contain blends and suffixes your child has not yet mastered.
Web Site of the Week
We’ve been reading a number of Jan Brett books in class. Here is a very fun little site featuring her illustrations:
Trim a Jan Brett Christmas Tree http://www.janbrett.com/trim_a_jan_brett_christmas_tree.htm
Wednesday, December 5, 2007
Wednesday, November 7, 2007
Homework for the week of Nov. 12, 2007
Homework for the week of Nov. 12, 2006:
REPORT CARD CONFERENCE WEEK: If you have forgotten your date and time, please call 277 –6050 X144 and leave a message on voice mail.
1.) Complete math practice sheets 37 through 42 and return them to school by Friday.2.) Words of the Week: Your child will need to be able to read and spell the following words. Please help your child be ready for a spelling test on Friday.1.) ball*2.) find3.) what*4.) upon5.) the*6.) wig7.) win8.) ox
* These words do not sound out and must be memorized3.) Please complete the Book Report for one book you this week. Yes your child does still need to be reading to you every night. Please look for any take home books marked “Please Practice.” These books contain blends and suffixes your child has not yet mastered.
Family Focus Time:
LEARNING THROUGH STORY TELLING
Our focus in Social Studies has been comparing and contrasting the past to the present. Stories about the past can help our children learn how things have changed over time. Please tell your family stories to your child. Enlist the help of aunts, uncles, and grandparents. Bring out the family photos albums and have a wonderful time remembering all the happy events your family has shared together.
Web Site of the Week
KIDS ZONE – Colonial Williamsburg For Kids
http://www.colonialwilliamsburg.com/kids/
This fantastic site is filled with interactive games which teach children about life in “days long ago.” Click the Games and Activities Banner to find over a dozen games that make learning history fun!
REPORT CARD CONFERENCE WEEK: If you have forgotten your date and time, please call 277 –6050 X144 and leave a message on voice mail.
1.) Complete math practice sheets 37 through 42 and return them to school by Friday.2.) Words of the Week: Your child will need to be able to read and spell the following words. Please help your child be ready for a spelling test on Friday.1.) ball*2.) find3.) what*4.) upon5.) the*6.) wig7.) win8.) ox
* These words do not sound out and must be memorized3.) Please complete the Book Report for one book you this week. Yes your child does still need to be reading to you every night. Please look for any take home books marked “Please Practice.” These books contain blends and suffixes your child has not yet mastered.
Family Focus Time:
LEARNING THROUGH STORY TELLING
Our focus in Social Studies has been comparing and contrasting the past to the present. Stories about the past can help our children learn how things have changed over time. Please tell your family stories to your child. Enlist the help of aunts, uncles, and grandparents. Bring out the family photos albums and have a wonderful time remembering all the happy events your family has shared together.
Web Site of the Week
KIDS ZONE – Colonial Williamsburg For Kids
http://www.colonialwilliamsburg.com/kids/
This fantastic site is filled with interactive games which teach children about life in “days long ago.” Click the Games and Activities Banner to find over a dozen games that make learning history fun!
Thursday, November 1, 2007
Special Homework
TIME LINE OF YOUR LIFE
A time line shows the order in which things happen. You read the time line from left to right. The things that happened first are on the left.
WHAT TO DO:
1. Draw a line across a big piece of paper. A cut open paper grocery bag works well for this. You might also like using a piece of poster board.
2. Beginning with zero, mark a space on the line for each year of your life.
3. At zero, write your birth date. You may draw yourself as a baby or attach your baby photo.
4. Mark the special events in your life. When did you start school? When was your fist soccer game? How old were you when your first tooth came out? When were your little brothers and sisters born? If it is important to you, add it to your time line!
5. Add pictures, stickers, glitter, and anything else that will help your time line reflect your personality.
6. Bring your time line to school on Friday to share with our class.
A time line shows the order in which things happen. You read the time line from left to right. The things that happened first are on the left.
WHAT TO DO:
1. Draw a line across a big piece of paper. A cut open paper grocery bag works well for this. You might also like using a piece of poster board.
2. Beginning with zero, mark a space on the line for each year of your life.
3. At zero, write your birth date. You may draw yourself as a baby or attach your baby photo.
4. Mark the special events in your life. When did you start school? When was your fist soccer game? How old were you when your first tooth came out? When were your little brothers and sisters born? If it is important to you, add it to your time line!
5. Add pictures, stickers, glitter, and anything else that will help your time line reflect your personality.
6. Bring your time line to school on Friday to share with our class.
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Homework for the week of Oct. 29, 2007
Homework for the week of Oct. 29, 2007:
If it is desirable that our children be kind, responsible, pleasant and honest, then those qualities must be taught--not hoped for.James Dobson
1.) Complete science sheets 59 through 76 and return them to school by Friday.
2.) Words of the Week: Your child will need to be able to read and spell the following words. Please help your child be ready for a spelling test on Friday.
1.) end
2.) box
3.) what*
4.) fox
5.) two*
6.) got
7.) tan
8.) lot
* These words do not sound out and must be memorized
3.) Please complete the Book Report for one book you read this week. You may use your library book, one of our take home books, or a book you already own.
Family Focus Time:
PUMPKIN MATH WITH SEEDSDo not throw away those seeds, you can do many math activities with them. Try one of these great activities!
Estimate how many seeds are in the pumpkin.
Count the seeds.
Guess how many cups your seeds will fill.
Web Site of the Week
Bottomley Evergreens & Farms: Virtual Tour<http://www.bottomleysevergreens.com/seethefarm.htm>This website offers a virtual tour of a pumpkin farm -- where you can seehow the land was prepared, seeded, maintained, and how the pumpkins grew andwere harvested. When you get to the site, you will see a picture of thefarm -- and below it is a picture of pumpkins. Click on the pumpkin pictureto open a new window and begin your virtual field trip. Then, click on the"next" button at the bottom of each photograph to see the pictures and readthe simple descriptive text.
If it is desirable that our children be kind, responsible, pleasant and honest, then those qualities must be taught--not hoped for.James Dobson
1.) Complete science sheets 59 through 76 and return them to school by Friday.
2.) Words of the Week: Your child will need to be able to read and spell the following words. Please help your child be ready for a spelling test on Friday.
1.) end
2.) box
3.) what*
4.) fox
5.) two*
6.) got
7.) tan
8.) lot
* These words do not sound out and must be memorized
3.) Please complete the Book Report for one book you read this week. You may use your library book, one of our take home books, or a book you already own.
Family Focus Time:
PUMPKIN MATH WITH SEEDSDo not throw away those seeds, you can do many math activities with them. Try one of these great activities!
Estimate how many seeds are in the pumpkin.
Count the seeds.
Guess how many cups your seeds will fill.
Web Site of the Week
Bottomley Evergreens & Farms: Virtual Tour<http://www.bottomleysevergreens.com/seethefarm.htm>This website offers a virtual tour of a pumpkin farm -- where you can seehow the land was prepared, seeded, maintained, and how the pumpkins grew andwere harvested. When you get to the site, you will see a picture of thefarm -- and below it is a picture of pumpkins. Click on the pumpkin pictureto open a new window and begin your virtual field trip. Then, click on the"next" button at the bottom of each photograph to see the pictures and readthe simple descriptive text.
Thursday, October 18, 2007
Homework for the week of Oct. 22, 2007
Homework for the week of Oct. 22, 2007:
1.)Complete science practice sheets 45 through 58 and return them to school by Friday.2.) Words of the Week: Your child will need to be able to read and spell the following words. Please help your child be ready for a spelling test on Friday.1.) one*2.) big3.) feed*4.) fit5.) farm*6.) print7.) strip8.) strap
* These words do not sound out and must be memorized3.) Please complete your Reading Record. Remember to have a parent sign it each night. Return it to class on Friday
Family Focus Time:
This is Red Ribbon Week. Please talk about drugs with your child and help them practice saying, “NO!”
Web Site of the Week
Drugfreeaz – Just 4 Kids
http://www.drugfreeaz.com/kids/
This exciting and fun website created by Maricopoa County Attorney’s Office offers an on line coloring book, pledge, drawing contest to promote a drug free lifestyle!
1.)Complete science practice sheets 45 through 58 and return them to school by Friday.2.) Words of the Week: Your child will need to be able to read and spell the following words. Please help your child be ready for a spelling test on Friday.1.) one*2.) big3.) feed*4.) fit5.) farm*6.) print7.) strip8.) strap
* These words do not sound out and must be memorized3.) Please complete your Reading Record. Remember to have a parent sign it each night. Return it to class on Friday
Family Focus Time:
This is Red Ribbon Week. Please talk about drugs with your child and help them practice saying, “NO!”
Web Site of the Week
Drugfreeaz – Just 4 Kids
http://www.drugfreeaz.com/kids/
This exciting and fun website created by Maricopoa County Attorney’s Office offers an on line coloring book, pledge, drawing contest to promote a drug free lifestyle!
Monday, October 15, 2007
Homework for the week of Oct. 15, 2007
Homework for the week of Oct. 15, 2007:
1.)Complete Science sheets 15 – 26 and return them to school by Friday.2.) Words of the Week: Your child will need to be able to read and spell the following words. Please help your child be ready for a spelling test on Friday.1.) one*2.) brand3.) have*4.) blond5.) who*6.) crab7.) crib8.) grab
* this word will not sound out and must be memorized
3.) Please complete your Reading Record. Remember to have a parent sign it each night. Return it to class on Friday
Family Focus Time:
Developing Healthy Bodies
In this age of television, computers, and video games our children have forgetting how to play outdoors. Encourage your child to participate in activities that use large muscles. These activities might include throwing, catching, skipping, climbing and balancing. Practicing and mastering these skills helps a child to gain confidence and the ability to develop gross motor control and coordination.
Web Site of the Week
Seussville University
http://www.randomhouse.com/seussville/university/reasoning/ You can always expect the unexpected when you're dealing with Dr. Seuss characters! This Web site offers games that are just right for reinforcing critical thinking skills, such as Which One Is Different?, Which One Comes Next?, and the Cats Concentration Game.
1.)Complete Science sheets 15 – 26 and return them to school by Friday.2.) Words of the Week: Your child will need to be able to read and spell the following words. Please help your child be ready for a spelling test on Friday.1.) one*2.) brand3.) have*4.) blond5.) who*6.) crab7.) crib8.) grab
* this word will not sound out and must be memorized
3.) Please complete your Reading Record. Remember to have a parent sign it each night. Return it to class on Friday
Family Focus Time:
Developing Healthy Bodies
In this age of television, computers, and video games our children have forgetting how to play outdoors. Encourage your child to participate in activities that use large muscles. These activities might include throwing, catching, skipping, climbing and balancing. Practicing and mastering these skills helps a child to gain confidence and the ability to develop gross motor control and coordination.
Web Site of the Week
Seussville University
http://www.randomhouse.com/seussville/university/reasoning/ You can always expect the unexpected when you're dealing with Dr. Seuss characters! This Web site offers games that are just right for reinforcing critical thinking skills, such as Which One Is Different?, Which One Comes Next?, and the Cats Concentration Game.
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
Homework for the week of Oct. 8, 2007
Homework for the week of Oct. 8, 2007:
Learning new concepts is surprising to many of our students. First grade often requires a student to think and recall, figure out problems, and build upon the information that is presented in our daily instruction. You can support your child and prevent stress or confusion by reviewing his or her homework together each night
1.) Math practice counting to 100 by 1’s, 5’s, and 10’s every night. Work toward no mistakes and not needing help. The Doubles Math Facts: Our memorization of math facts has begun. Children need to be able to say (know immediately) the answer upon seeing the fact. We are currently memorizing the following facts:
0 + 0 = 0 1 + 1 = 2 2 + 2 = 4 3 + 3 = 6 4+ 4 = 8 5 + 5 = 10
6 + 6 = 12 7 + 7 = 14 8 + 8 = 16 9 + 9 =18
2.) Words of the Week: Your child will need to be able to read and spell the following words. Please help your child be ready for a spelling test on Friday.
1.) the
2.) here
3.) dog
4.) got
5.) drop
6.) drag
7.) clap
8.) cost
3.) Please complete your Reading Record. Remember to have a parent sign it each night. Return it to class on Friday
Family Focus Time:
THE PLACE GAME
Lay the same number of spoons as there are people in your family on the table. Ask your child to show you which spoon is first, second, third, and so on. Repeat with forks, knives, plates, and napkins. Now that everything is out, have your child set the table for dinner. Research has shown that children who have daily chores are more resourceful and secure. These children were also found to have higher self-esteem!
Web Site of the Week
NIEHS KIDS' PAGES
http://www.niehs.nih.gov/kids/musicchild.htm
Sponsored by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, this site provides a veritable library of kids music and lyrics online. Music enhances learning -- and reading lyrics while singing along to a favorite tune is a great way to practice and improve reading skills. When you get to the site just click on the title of the song you want to hear, and a new screen pops up with the lyrics printed out. Wait a few seconds and you will hear the instrumental music begin to play. Then you can sing along while reading the lyrics.
Learning new concepts is surprising to many of our students. First grade often requires a student to think and recall, figure out problems, and build upon the information that is presented in our daily instruction. You can support your child and prevent stress or confusion by reviewing his or her homework together each night
1.) Math practice counting to 100 by 1’s, 5’s, and 10’s every night. Work toward no mistakes and not needing help. The Doubles Math Facts: Our memorization of math facts has begun. Children need to be able to say (know immediately) the answer upon seeing the fact. We are currently memorizing the following facts:
0 + 0 = 0 1 + 1 = 2 2 + 2 = 4 3 + 3 = 6 4+ 4 = 8 5 + 5 = 10
6 + 6 = 12 7 + 7 = 14 8 + 8 = 16 9 + 9 =18
2.) Words of the Week: Your child will need to be able to read and spell the following words. Please help your child be ready for a spelling test on Friday.
1.) the
2.) here
3.) dog
4.) got
5.) drop
6.) drag
7.) clap
8.) cost
3.) Please complete your Reading Record. Remember to have a parent sign it each night. Return it to class on Friday
Family Focus Time:
THE PLACE GAME
Lay the same number of spoons as there are people in your family on the table. Ask your child to show you which spoon is first, second, third, and so on. Repeat with forks, knives, plates, and napkins. Now that everything is out, have your child set the table for dinner. Research has shown that children who have daily chores are more resourceful and secure. These children were also found to have higher self-esteem!
Web Site of the Week
NIEHS KIDS' PAGES
http://www.niehs.nih.gov/kids/musicchild.htm
Sponsored by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, this site provides a veritable library of kids music and lyrics online. Music enhances learning -- and reading lyrics while singing along to a favorite tune is a great way to practice and improve reading skills. When you get to the site just click on the title of the song you want to hear, and a new screen pops up with the lyrics printed out. Wait a few seconds and you will hear the instrumental music begin to play. Then you can sing along while reading the lyrics.
Thursday, September 27, 2007
HOmework for the week of Oct. 1, 2007
Homework Calendar for the week of Oct. 1, 2007
HOMEWORK
1. Complete math practice sheets 29 through 36
2. Words of the Week Your child will need to be able to read and spell the following words. Please help your child be ready for a spelling test on Friday. We are working on blends this week.
1.) last
2.) lost
3.) past
4.) plant
5.) slant
6.) snap
7.) snip
8.) spin
3. Make an entry in your Reading Record every night.
FAMILY FOCUS
October is Fire Prevention Month. Please help your child draw a map of your house showing the bedrooms, kitchen, bathroom, etc. Then use a red crayon to draw safe escape routes from every room. Mark your family “meeting spot.” Please bring the map to class on Friday morning.
Web Site Of the Week
Teaching Treasures: Online Interactive Mathematics
http://www.teachingtreasures.com.au/maths/Maths_more.html
This website offers really easy-to-use interactive math games and quizzes to reinforce math skills in grades K through 10. When you get to the website you will see the menu of activities from basic exercises in addition and subtraction that use pictures to count out the correct answers to more challenging activities that demonstrate equations and theorems in algebra and trigonometry -- this site covers a wide range of math strands. To learn to tell time or understand Pythagoras, simply click on the topic of interest to you. The puzzle, quiz or activity will open on a new screen with instructions. If you have trouble solving the problems presented, simply click on the "help" button for a refresher lesson.
HOMEWORK
1. Complete math practice sheets 29 through 36
2. Words of the Week Your child will need to be able to read and spell the following words. Please help your child be ready for a spelling test on Friday. We are working on blends this week.
1.) last
2.) lost
3.) past
4.) plant
5.) slant
6.) snap
7.) snip
8.) spin
3. Make an entry in your Reading Record every night.
FAMILY FOCUS
October is Fire Prevention Month. Please help your child draw a map of your house showing the bedrooms, kitchen, bathroom, etc. Then use a red crayon to draw safe escape routes from every room. Mark your family “meeting spot.” Please bring the map to class on Friday morning.
Web Site Of the Week
Teaching Treasures: Online Interactive Mathematics
http://www.teachingtreasures.com.au/maths/Maths_more.html
This website offers really easy-to-use interactive math games and quizzes to reinforce math skills in grades K through 10. When you get to the website you will see the menu of activities from basic exercises in addition and subtraction that use pictures to count out the correct answers to more challenging activities that demonstrate equations and theorems in algebra and trigonometry -- this site covers a wide range of math strands. To learn to tell time or understand Pythagoras, simply click on the topic of interest to you. The puzzle, quiz or activity will open on a new screen with instructions. If you have trouble solving the problems presented, simply click on the "help" button for a refresher lesson.
Friday, September 21, 2007
Homewoork For The Week Of Sept. 24
Homework for the week of Sept. 24, 2006:
Sept. 25: Picture Day
1.) Complete math practice sheets 19 through 28 and return them to school by Friday.
2.) Words of the Week: Your child will need to be able to read and spell the following words. Please help your child be ready for a spelling test on Friday.
1.) as
2.) is
3.) sit
4.) so
5.) last
6.) stop
7.) list
8.) lost
3.) Please complete your Reading Record. Remember to have a parent sign it each night. Return it to class on Friday.
Family Focus Time: 20 Questions
The game begins with one player thinking of an object. The object can be very general (a dog, for example) or very specific (a cocker spaniel, or even a particular cocker spaniel belonging to someone whom all the players know).
The other players ask yes-or-no questions to try to identify the
mystery object. Altogether the players are allowed to ask only 20 questions. "Is it bigger than a lunchbox?" might be a good first question.
Players take turns asking questions. Questions must be answered truthfully; if "yes" or "no" doesn’t' fit an answer, though, "sometimes" and "sort of" are acceptable.
The player who correctly guesses the mystery object wins the round and gets to choose the next object. If the object is not guessed
in 20 questions, the word chooser reveals the answer and gets to choose again.
Web Site of the Week
PBS Kids: Horses
http://pbskids.org/arthur/parentsteachers/activities/acts/horses.html
This website offers fun activities from PBS to help kids learn about horses.
Sept. 25: Picture Day
1.) Complete math practice sheets 19 through 28 and return them to school by Friday.
2.) Words of the Week: Your child will need to be able to read and spell the following words. Please help your child be ready for a spelling test on Friday.
1.) as
2.) is
3.) sit
4.) so
5.) last
6.) stop
7.) list
8.) lost
3.) Please complete your Reading Record. Remember to have a parent sign it each night. Return it to class on Friday.
Family Focus Time: 20 Questions
The game begins with one player thinking of an object. The object can be very general (a dog, for example) or very specific (a cocker spaniel, or even a particular cocker spaniel belonging to someone whom all the players know).
The other players ask yes-or-no questions to try to identify the
mystery object. Altogether the players are allowed to ask only 20 questions. "Is it bigger than a lunchbox?" might be a good first question.
Players take turns asking questions. Questions must be answered truthfully; if "yes" or "no" doesn’t' fit an answer, though, "sometimes" and "sort of" are acceptable.
The player who correctly guesses the mystery object wins the round and gets to choose the next object. If the object is not guessed
in 20 questions, the word chooser reveals the answer and gets to choose again.
Web Site of the Week
PBS Kids: Horses
http://pbskids.org/arthur/parentsteachers/activities/acts/horses.html
This website offers fun activities from PBS to help kids learn about horses.
Friday, September 14, 2007
Homework Calendar for the week of September 17, 2007
Homework Calendar for the week of September 17, 2007
September 19, 2005: Minimum Day. First grade dismissed at 12:20 p.m.
September 20, 2005: Back to school Night. 6:00 p.m.
· Please remember to send a healthy snack with your child each day. Lean meat, cheese, yogurt, fresh fruits and vegetables are ideal choices.
· Our mornings have turned chilly. It’s time to help our children remember to bring a jacket to school. You may wish to write your child’s name on the jackets label.
· Along with colder weather comes the first round of runny noses. Please help keep your child healthier by reinforcing the use of tissue. This is also a good time to reinforce hand washing before eating.
HOMEWORK
· Complete Math Practice sheets 9 through 18.
· Make an entry in your Reading Log every night.
· SPELLING WORDS OF THE WEEK (words you child needs to be reading and spelling. Yes, we are in review of last year’s words and will soon begin new words. )
1. and
2. here
3. jump
4. not
5. we
6. the
7. go
8. on
FAMILY FOCUS
THE PLACE GAME
Lay the same number of spoons as there are people in your family on the table. Ask your child to show you which spoon is first, second, third, and so on. Repeat with forks, knives, plates, and napkins. Now that everything is out, have your child set the table or dinner. Research has shown that children who have daily chores are more resourceful and secure. These children were also found to have higher self-esteem!
WEB SITE OF THE WEEK
Math Cats http://www.mathcats.com This is one very cool site! There are no advertisements and very clear photographs and graphics. The Explore section offers more math related games than you can imagine!!
September 19, 2005: Minimum Day. First grade dismissed at 12:20 p.m.
September 20, 2005: Back to school Night. 6:00 p.m.
· Please remember to send a healthy snack with your child each day. Lean meat, cheese, yogurt, fresh fruits and vegetables are ideal choices.
· Our mornings have turned chilly. It’s time to help our children remember to bring a jacket to school. You may wish to write your child’s name on the jackets label.
· Along with colder weather comes the first round of runny noses. Please help keep your child healthier by reinforcing the use of tissue. This is also a good time to reinforce hand washing before eating.
HOMEWORK
· Complete Math Practice sheets 9 through 18.
· Make an entry in your Reading Log every night.
· SPELLING WORDS OF THE WEEK (words you child needs to be reading and spelling. Yes, we are in review of last year’s words and will soon begin new words. )
1. and
2. here
3. jump
4. not
5. we
6. the
7. go
8. on
FAMILY FOCUS
THE PLACE GAME
Lay the same number of spoons as there are people in your family on the table. Ask your child to show you which spoon is first, second, third, and so on. Repeat with forks, knives, plates, and napkins. Now that everything is out, have your child set the table or dinner. Research has shown that children who have daily chores are more resourceful and secure. These children were also found to have higher self-esteem!
WEB SITE OF THE WEEK
Math Cats http://www.mathcats.com This is one very cool site! There are no advertisements and very clear photographs and graphics. The Explore section offers more math related games than you can imagine!!
Monday, September 10, 2007
Class Rules
The Big Five
1. Always do the very best you can. You are very special. Let your work reflect your specialness like a mirror reflects your face.
2. Follow directions the first time. If you aren't sure what to do, ask or watch.
3. Keep your hands and feet to yourself. Be kind in your words and actions.
4. If it doesn't belong to you, don't touch it. One of your friends is going to be looking for it!
5. If you took it out, put it away neatly when you are finished. If you opened it, close it. If you turned it on, turn it off. If you dropped, stop and pick it up.
Consequences
Green – The reminder tag. Just like a green light we keep driving along but remember “the rules of the road.”
Yellow – Think Time Tag. Children are asked to stop, think, and the teacher double checks for the child’s understand of the rule.
Orange – Miss A Recess Tag
Red – Visit the Office Tag
Good Behavior for the remainder of the period earns the removal of Yellow and Orange tags!
Rewards
Verbal and/or written praise
Stickers and/or stamps
Special recognition certificates
Prize box
Recognition from our principal and/or staff members
Class parties/cooking/ special student selected activities
1. Always do the very best you can. You are very special. Let your work reflect your specialness like a mirror reflects your face.
2. Follow directions the first time. If you aren't sure what to do, ask or watch.
3. Keep your hands and feet to yourself. Be kind in your words and actions.
4. If it doesn't belong to you, don't touch it. One of your friends is going to be looking for it!
5. If you took it out, put it away neatly when you are finished. If you opened it, close it. If you turned it on, turn it off. If you dropped, stop and pick it up.
Consequences
Green – The reminder tag. Just like a green light we keep driving along but remember “the rules of the road.”
Yellow – Think Time Tag. Children are asked to stop, think, and the teacher double checks for the child’s understand of the rule.
Orange – Miss A Recess Tag
Red – Visit the Office Tag
Good Behavior for the remainder of the period earns the removal of Yellow and Orange tags!
Rewards
Verbal and/or written praise
Stickers and/or stamps
Special recognition certificates
Prize box
Recognition from our principal and/or staff members
Class parties/cooking/ special student selected activities
We Need Your Help
Our classroom needs your help. Can you donate supplies? Please visit http://www.iloveschools.com/teachers/teacher.html?teacherid=5542007
to see a list of our classroom needs. All donations are tax deductable.
to see a list of our classroom needs. All donations are tax deductable.
Friday, September 7, 2007
Safety in the Morning
DANGER!
Our campus is currently a construction zone. Please use extra caution when dropping off or picking up your child.
The playground and breakfast program open at 7:30 a. m. Our classroom opens at 7:45 a. m. Children who are dropped off before 7:30 are roaming unattended in active construction zones! Please help us guard the safety of your child by keeping him or her with you until 7:30 a. m.
Our campus is currently a construction zone. Please use extra caution when dropping off or picking up your child.
The playground and breakfast program open at 7:30 a. m. Our classroom opens at 7:45 a. m. Children who are dropped off before 7:30 are roaming unattended in active construction zones! Please help us guard the safety of your child by keeping him or her with you until 7:30 a. m.
Thursday, September 6, 2007
Back To School Night
Back to School Night will be held the evening of September 20, 2007. Please note that there are two (2) sessions. Two sessions are offered to provide families with more than one child attending this school the chance to meet both teachers. The two sessions are identical. The first session runs from 6:00 - 6:30 p.m. and the second session runs from 6:30 -7:00 p.m. Please plan to attend one of these sessions.
Back to School Night is a time for parents and teachers to hold a meeting. As the campus is currently a construction zone and unsafe for unsupervised play, it would be wise to plan a babysitter for any child unable to sit silently for one half hour. Parents will be asked to remove children who disrupt the meeting as our time is both brief and limited.
Our meeting is general in nature and does not allow time to address the progress of individual students. Parents wishing to address private issues may arrange a meeting with Mrs. Abordo by calling the school at 277-6050.
Back to School Night is a time for parents and teachers to hold a meeting. As the campus is currently a construction zone and unsafe for unsupervised play, it would be wise to plan a babysitter for any child unable to sit silently for one half hour. Parents will be asked to remove children who disrupt the meeting as our time is both brief and limited.
Our meeting is general in nature and does not allow time to address the progress of individual students. Parents wishing to address private issues may arrange a meeting with Mrs. Abordo by calling the school at 277-6050.
Red, White, and Blue Day
Red, White, and Blue Day will be held on September 11th. Please remind your child to wear red, white, and blue in memory of the victims of 9/11.
Wednesday, September 5, 2007
Class Web Site
Our class website can be found at http://www.geocities.com/marybethsclass/
Please visit it to view tips on homework, our schedule, classroom rules, and a wide list of links to child friendly websites.
Please visit it to view tips on homework, our schedule, classroom rules, and a wide list of links to child friendly websites.
Homework for the week of Sept. 10, 2007
Homework for the week of Sept. 10, 2006:
1.)Complete math practice sheets A through 8 and return them to school by Friday, September 14, 2007.
2.) Words of the Week: Your child will need to be able to read and spell the following words. Please help your child be ready for a spelling test on Friday, September 14, 2007.
1.) go
2.) on
3.) the
4.) I
5.) a
6.) no
7.) in
8.) an
3.) Practice writing your first and last name on the lined paper provided.
Family Focus Time: Please play one of these games with your child.
War
This game is a great way to learn or reinforce the concept of Greater Than and Less Than. Cards are divided between players. Each player turns one card face up. The player with the card having the greatest value takes both cards. The first player to run out of cards loses the game.
Addition, Subtraction, or Multiplication War
(A more advanced version of war.)
In this game you must remove all the face cards and divide the remaining cards between the two players. The players each turn one card face up. They then add, subtract, or multiply the two cards as quickly as possible. The first player to give the correct answer keeps both cards.
Web Site of the Week
Sagawa: The Chinese Siamese Cat http://pbskids.org/sagwat With a story maker and games related to mathematics and Chinese culture, you’ll want to visit this site as we study pets.
1.)Complete math practice sheets A through 8 and return them to school by Friday, September 14, 2007.
2.) Words of the Week: Your child will need to be able to read and spell the following words. Please help your child be ready for a spelling test on Friday, September 14, 2007.
1.) go
2.) on
3.) the
4.) I
5.) a
6.) no
7.) in
8.) an
3.) Practice writing your first and last name on the lined paper provided.
Family Focus Time: Please play one of these games with your child.
War
This game is a great way to learn or reinforce the concept of Greater Than and Less Than. Cards are divided between players. Each player turns one card face up. The player with the card having the greatest value takes both cards. The first player to run out of cards loses the game.
Addition, Subtraction, or Multiplication War
(A more advanced version of war.)
In this game you must remove all the face cards and divide the remaining cards between the two players. The players each turn one card face up. They then add, subtract, or multiply the two cards as quickly as possible. The first player to give the correct answer keeps both cards.
Web Site of the Week
Sagawa: The Chinese Siamese Cat http://pbskids.org/sagwat With a story maker and games related to mathematics and Chinese culture, you’ll want to visit this site as we study pets.
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
First Grade At A Glance
First Grade At A Glance
We use the Houghton Mifflin Reading and Houghton Mifflin Mathematics curriculums.
I reserve the right to adjust this schedule to fit the needs of our children.
September: Addition/Subtraction, Letter Name and Sound Review
October: Facts to 10,Farm, Scarecrows, Halloween
November:Data and Graphing, Family and Thanksgiving
December: Numbers and Patterns,Christmas Traditions
January:Facts to 12,Problems and Problem Solving
February:Money,Community Helpers
March:Geometry,Plants
April:Facts to 20,Plant and Animal interaction
May:Measurement, Time, Habitats
June:Two-Digit Addition and Subtraction,Year End Wrap Up
Other Important Components of the Curriculum
Second Step: This program teaches social skills and problem solving. (Fall Trimester and reviewed throughout the year)
New Science Curriculum: We are very excited to dive into are new Science curriculum and look forward to lots of hands on experiments.
Kiducation: A child friendly music and movement program. (Winter Trimester)
Accelerated Reader: Most first grade students are not ready for this program until Spring Trimester. However, your child may begin as soon as he or she is reading independently with 80% or better comprehension.
Sign Language: A year long enrichment program.
We use the Houghton Mifflin Reading and Houghton Mifflin Mathematics curriculums.
I reserve the right to adjust this schedule to fit the needs of our children.
September: Addition/Subtraction, Letter Name and Sound Review
October: Facts to 10,Farm, Scarecrows, Halloween
November:Data and Graphing, Family and Thanksgiving
December: Numbers and Patterns,Christmas Traditions
January:Facts to 12,Problems and Problem Solving
February:Money,Community Helpers
March:Geometry,Plants
April:Facts to 20,Plant and Animal interaction
May:Measurement, Time, Habitats
June:Two-Digit Addition and Subtraction,Year End Wrap Up
Other Important Components of the Curriculum
Second Step: This program teaches social skills and problem solving. (Fall Trimester and reviewed throughout the year)
New Science Curriculum: We are very excited to dive into are new Science curriculum and look forward to lots of hands on experiments.
Kiducation: A child friendly music and movement program. (Winter Trimester)
Accelerated Reader: Most first grade students are not ready for this program until Spring Trimester. However, your child may begin as soon as he or she is reading independently with 80% or better comprehension.
Sign Language: A year long enrichment program.
Welcome
Welcome to First Grade!
Why does a first grade class need a blog? Regular classroom sites only allow parents and students read information. Blogs allow communication between parents, teachers and students. At the end of every post you will find a button which allows you, the reader, to post comments or ask questions. On a regular website a parent could check the weekly homework, note the date of Back To School Night, and view the drawing their child created in the computer lab. On a blog a parent can ask questions about the homework (and get answers by email), give input on what they hope to learn at Back To School Night, and write praises regarding their child's work. Blogs are "better" because they allow all of us to create, question, and build a better learning experience!
Why does a first grade class need a blog? Regular classroom sites only allow parents and students read information. Blogs allow communication between parents, teachers and students. At the end of every post you will find a button which allows you, the reader, to post comments or ask questions. On a regular website a parent could check the weekly homework, note the date of Back To School Night, and view the drawing their child created in the computer lab. On a blog a parent can ask questions about the homework (and get answers by email), give input on what they hope to learn at Back To School Night, and write praises regarding their child's work. Blogs are "better" because they allow all of us to create, question, and build a better learning experience!
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