Parents,
Hope you were able to enjoy some extra time with your kiddo/s this past week! I'm happy to be back in the swing of things and the kids are showing me they're ready to finish out the year strong.
Just wanted to let you know we'll be going to library tomorrow. If your 1st grader has books checked out that haven't yet been returned, please send them in by tomorrow so that he/she can check out new books.
Thanks,
Amy
Wednesday, April 3, 2019
Friday, March 22, 2019
3/22
Parents,
Thanks for coming to your kiddo's student-led conference this week. It's always so fun to listen to kids celebrate their growth. I'm thankful to have such reflective students and supportive parents.
Also, thanks for helping with your kiddo's animal project. The presentations have been so much fun to listen to this week.
Today I put a new homework packet in your 1st grader's red folder. This homework isn't due until Friday, 4/5.
The 1st grade music performance has been rescheduled for Wednesday, 5/8, at 1:40pm and 6:00pm.
I hope you're able to enjoy some extra time with your family over spring break. See you on 4/2!
Amy
Thanks for coming to your kiddo's student-led conference this week. It's always so fun to listen to kids celebrate their growth. I'm thankful to have such reflective students and supportive parents.
Also, thanks for helping with your kiddo's animal project. The presentations have been so much fun to listen to this week.
Today I put a new homework packet in your 1st grader's red folder. This homework isn't due until Friday, 4/5.
The 1st grade music performance has been rescheduled for Wednesday, 5/8, at 1:40pm and 6:00pm.
I hope you're able to enjoy some extra time with your family over spring break. See you on 4/2!
Amy
Friday, March 15, 2019
3/15/19
Parents,
Hope you were able to spend some extra time with your kiddo/s over the last 2 days.
Because of the snow days and missing out on instructional time this week, I didn't give the kids their weekly spelling test today. I will give the test next Friday so that we have a few more days to practice the oi/oy spelling pattern.
Also, homework is going to look a little different for this coming week. Instead of the typical Lexia, reading fluency, spelling sentences, and math practice, kids will ONLY have Lexia and an assignment about safety. It has come to my attention that some kids don't know important information that they might need in case of an emergency. I'm talking about: their last name, their parents' names, a parent's phone number, their home address, etc. If your kiddo already knows these, awesome! If not, please take the next week to help your kiddo memorize these things. I'd hate for your kiddo to be in an emergency situation in which they might need to relay this info, but more that that, I'd hate for them to be in an emergency situation and NOT know this info.
The 1st grade music program WILL be rescheduled, but there is no official date yet. I'll let you know the rescheduled date as soon as I hear.
A few reminders:
Hope you were able to spend some extra time with your kiddo/s over the last 2 days.
Because of the snow days and missing out on instructional time this week, I didn't give the kids their weekly spelling test today. I will give the test next Friday so that we have a few more days to practice the oi/oy spelling pattern.
Also, homework is going to look a little different for this coming week. Instead of the typical Lexia, reading fluency, spelling sentences, and math practice, kids will ONLY have Lexia and an assignment about safety. It has come to my attention that some kids don't know important information that they might need in case of an emergency. I'm talking about: their last name, their parents' names, a parent's phone number, their home address, etc. If your kiddo already knows these, awesome! If not, please take the next week to help your kiddo memorize these things. I'd hate for your kiddo to be in an emergency situation in which they might need to relay this info, but more that that, I'd hate for them to be in an emergency situation and NOT know this info.
The 1st grade music program WILL be rescheduled, but there is no official date yet. I'll let you know the rescheduled date as soon as I hear.
A few reminders:
- animal projects are due on Tuesday, 3/19
- aquarium field trip is on Tuesday, 3/19
- Please send your kiddo with a COMPLETELY DISPOSABLE lunch, comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate clothing.
- student-led conferences are on 3/19 and 3/20
- CLICK HERE if you need to be reminded of your time slot.
Thanks a lot!
Amy
Thursday, March 7, 2019
3/7/19
Parents,
The link to sign up for a student-led conference was sent yesterday afternoon. Thank you to those of you who have already signed up! CLICK HERE to sign up if you haven't already.
I initially said book orders were due today but since I forgot to remind you yesterday, I'm going to continue to collect paper and online book orders through tomorrow, 3/8. CLICK HERE to shop our class' Scholastic site!
Tomorrow is class picture day. If you'd like to order a picture, please send in your order form by tomorrow.
Tomorrow, for homework, I'll be checking for Lexia minutes, reading fluency (WPM), and spelling sentences. There was no math homework due this week, and the animal project isn't due until 3/19. I did send home the kids' animal research today in hopes that it will help with the at-home portion of the animal project.
I failed to mention earlier that the reason our field trip on 3/19 was only $6 is because the Brantner PTA donated a large portion to make the trip more affordable. Thank you, PTA! We're so lucky to have you.
Thanks,
Amy
The link to sign up for a student-led conference was sent yesterday afternoon. Thank you to those of you who have already signed up! CLICK HERE to sign up if you haven't already.
I initially said book orders were due today but since I forgot to remind you yesterday, I'm going to continue to collect paper and online book orders through tomorrow, 3/8. CLICK HERE to shop our class' Scholastic site!
Tomorrow is class picture day. If you'd like to order a picture, please send in your order form by tomorrow.
Tomorrow, for homework, I'll be checking for Lexia minutes, reading fluency (WPM), and spelling sentences. There was no math homework due this week, and the animal project isn't due until 3/19. I did send home the kids' animal research today in hopes that it will help with the at-home portion of the animal project.
I failed to mention earlier that the reason our field trip on 3/19 was only $6 is because the Brantner PTA donated a large portion to make the trip more affordable. Thank you, PTA! We're so lucky to have you.
Thanks,
Amy
Thursday, February 28, 2019
2/28/19
Parents,
Holy cow! I can't believe it's the last day of February! That means less than 3 months left of 1st grade. Again, holy cow.
To give you an idea of the progress your kiddo is making towards the end-of-year reading fluency goal of 47 words per minute, I'm sending home a letter today in Thursday folders with your kiddo's current fluency progress. The letter outlines the goals, your kiddo's current reading fluency speed, whether or not they're on track to meet the end-of-year target, and some general tips to help your kiddo increase his/her reading fluency. Please let me know if you'd like help processing this info or if you'd like to chat about it before conferences.
Speaking of conferences, they will be held on Tuesday, 3/19 (same day as our field trip), and Wednesday, 3/20. The 1st grade team has decided to do student-led conferences this go-around instead of the typical teacher-led conferences. Look for more info & a sign-up coming home next Wednesday.
Your 1st grader might have mentioned to you that I made some pretty significant shifts to their reading/writing groups. The kiddos in each of the groups have stayed mostly the same for the past couple of months, but since we're nearing the home stretch of 1st grade, I'm attempting to be even more strategic with grouping to make sure kids are getting exactly what they need before they move on to 2nd grade. A big component of the shift in groups was the kids' results of their Superkids Unit 12 Progress Test which will be coming home today in Thursday folders. This assessment included decoding, vocabulary, comprehension, and writing.
This week we started a new geometry unit in math. Kids will be reasoning with 2D and 3D shapes and their attributes. As you saw in their homework for this week, I want to encourage kids to know geometry in school but to also recognize geometry in the real world.
In writing/science, kids are researching 2 different animals and will eventually combine what they know about each animal to invent a new, fake animal. For example, I modeled with the kids my research on kangaroos and gorillas. Then, I created a fake, morphed animal called a "kangarilla". The kids think this project is so much fun! Look for info coming home tomorrow about the "at home" portion of the project that will take the place of the majority of the usual weekly homework for this coming week.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Thanks,
Amy
Holy cow! I can't believe it's the last day of February! That means less than 3 months left of 1st grade. Again, holy cow.
To give you an idea of the progress your kiddo is making towards the end-of-year reading fluency goal of 47 words per minute, I'm sending home a letter today in Thursday folders with your kiddo's current fluency progress. The letter outlines the goals, your kiddo's current reading fluency speed, whether or not they're on track to meet the end-of-year target, and some general tips to help your kiddo increase his/her reading fluency. Please let me know if you'd like help processing this info or if you'd like to chat about it before conferences.
Speaking of conferences, they will be held on Tuesday, 3/19 (same day as our field trip), and Wednesday, 3/20. The 1st grade team has decided to do student-led conferences this go-around instead of the typical teacher-led conferences. Look for more info & a sign-up coming home next Wednesday.
Your 1st grader might have mentioned to you that I made some pretty significant shifts to their reading/writing groups. The kiddos in each of the groups have stayed mostly the same for the past couple of months, but since we're nearing the home stretch of 1st grade, I'm attempting to be even more strategic with grouping to make sure kids are getting exactly what they need before they move on to 2nd grade. A big component of the shift in groups was the kids' results of their Superkids Unit 12 Progress Test which will be coming home today in Thursday folders. This assessment included decoding, vocabulary, comprehension, and writing.
This week we started a new geometry unit in math. Kids will be reasoning with 2D and 3D shapes and their attributes. As you saw in their homework for this week, I want to encourage kids to know geometry in school but to also recognize geometry in the real world.
In writing/science, kids are researching 2 different animals and will eventually combine what they know about each animal to invent a new, fake animal. For example, I modeled with the kids my research on kangaroos and gorillas. Then, I created a fake, morphed animal called a "kangarilla". The kids think this project is so much fun! Look for info coming home tomorrow about the "at home" portion of the project that will take the place of the majority of the usual weekly homework for this coming week.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Thanks,
Amy
Thursday, February 21, 2019
2/21/19
Parents,
Just so you know, the cafeteria will be serving pizza tomorrow because of some shipping/delivery issues. I thought you'd want to know, because pizza in the cafeteria is a big hit for the kiddos!
Amy
Just so you know, the cafeteria will be serving pizza tomorrow because of some shipping/delivery issues. I thought you'd want to know, because pizza in the cafeteria is a big hit for the kiddos!
Amy
Wednesday, February 20, 2019
2/20/19
Parents,
I wanted to remind you that we go to library tomorrow. Please have your 1st grader return his/her library books by tomorrow so that he/she can check out new books.
Also, if you haven't yet returned your field trip money ($6) and permission slip, please do so before 2/28. If you'd like to volunteer to be a field trip chaperone, please CLICK HERE.
Thanks,
Amy
I wanted to remind you that we go to library tomorrow. Please have your 1st grader return his/her library books by tomorrow so that he/she can check out new books.
Also, if you haven't yet returned your field trip money ($6) and permission slip, please do so before 2/28. If you'd like to volunteer to be a field trip chaperone, please CLICK HERE.
Thanks,
Amy
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