Field Trip: Please look for the upcoming field trip permission slip, fill it out and return ASAP especially if you are planning on driving. Remember that those who have their current paperwork in the office are the only ones allowed to drive on field trips.
Star of the Week: Please take a minute to look at the schedule for our Star of the Week Program. You can see when your child is going to be Star of the Week and plan accordingly. The program is described here on the blog and if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to email me or stop by.
Classroom Needs: Please take a look at our Wish List as there are still things on it that we really would love to have. Thanks in advance
Conferences: I look forward to meeting with all of you the week of Oct. 7th for
conferences to discuss your child and the progress he/she has made. If
you signed up for a conference and would prefer a 7:30 am conference, or
a conference at 10:40-11:00 am please let me know. Also, I'm also willing to have telephone conferences too. If you do
not have a conference time yet or forgot when yours is, please contact me.
Language Arts- We had a practice run through with our RTI program this week and all the kids are excited to have it official kick off this Monday, September 30! Your child knows which class/teacher he/she reports to each Monday through Thursday and is looking forward to it.
Word Wall Words: Each Monday, we will put 5 new word wall words
on our Word Wall. Here is the updated list of word wall words that are on our
Word Wall now: a, and, are, as, at, an, all, because, be big, by, can, did, do, for,
friend, from, find, go, have, he, here, his, had, him, her, has, how, I, in, is, it, if, like, little, my, me,
made, most, make, more no, not, nice, of, on, one, once, play, said, see, she, that, the, they, this, to, up, when, where, why, was, want, with, who, what, you. Helping your child learn these words will be a
huge support to
their reading. Once they know these words by sight, they can work on
spelling
them on their own as they are the most frequently used words in first
grade.
Flash cards are a great way to practice. Some children even have their
own word
walls in their rooms. It is great to have a Word Wall at home too and
add the five new word wall words to it each week. This week's word wall words are going to be.... made, make, most, more, nice
Math: We will be working in Chapter 5 which focuses on addition fact strategies. We will be discussing all the different strategies to use when adding two groups of objects together. We will give the children time to verbalize what strategy they a prefer using and how they use it. Completing Chapter 5
workbook pages in the Homework Book I gave you at Back to School Night
and working with your flashcards daily will help.
Science: We finished up our unit on insects this week and put all of the work into our Science Journal. Look for it to come home with your child soon. Enjoy reading it and discussing all he/she learned. We will need them to come back to school soon so as soon as you are finished enjoying it, return it to Room 6.
Friday, September 20, 2013
Happy Fall!! It was great to see all of you at Back to School Night last night! I enjoyed sharing our program with you.
Language Arts- We will enjoy stories from our HM Reading Series. Our strategy focus is summarizing a story and our comprehension focus is story structure. We will have fun this week extending stories based on what we think will happen next.
Word Wall Words: Each Monday, we will put 5 new word wall words on our Word Wall. Here is the updated list of word wall words that are on our Word Wall now: a, and, are, as, at, an, because, be big, can, did, for, friend, from, find, go, have, he, here, his, had, him, her, I, in, is, it, like, little, my, me, no, not, of, on, one, once, play, said, see, she, that, the, they, this, to, up, when, where, why, was, want, with, who, what, you. Helping your child learn these words will be a huge support to their reading. Once they know these words by sight, they can work on spelling them on their own as they are the most frequently used words in first grade. Flash cards are a great way to practice. Some children even have their own word walls in their rooms. It is great to have a Word Wall at home too and add the five new word wall words to it each week. This week's word wall words are going to be.... all, do, by, if, come
Handwriting: This week we will learn how to write capital letters. We will learn on a day since we have already learned how to write all of the lower case alphabet letters the "first grade way". Our “Magic C” letters all start with a c (starting at the top and going around and if needed, back down again without lifting the pencil). The straight-line letters, except for “e”, all start at the top and go down, and back up (if needed) without lifting the pencil. Practicing daily at home will really help your child. Thanks in advance.
Math: We will be working in Chapter 4 which focuses on addition number sentences. We will focus on ways to make 7, 8, 9 and 10. We will learn how to add in vertical form, add with zero and how to draw a picture to go along with a number sentence. Completing the Chapter 4 workbook pages in the homework book I gave you at Back to School Night and working with your new flashcards daily will help.
Science: We will finish up our unit on insects this week. Look for your child's science journal to come home. Enjoy reading it together for one night and please help your child remember to bring it back to school the next day. We look forward to reading your comments.
We will start on study of seasons starting with fall. What a wonderful time of year!
Language Arts- We will enjoy stories from our HM Reading Series. Our strategy focus is summarizing a story and our comprehension focus is story structure. We will have fun this week extending stories based on what we think will happen next.
Word Wall Words: Each Monday, we will put 5 new word wall words on our Word Wall. Here is the updated list of word wall words that are on our Word Wall now: a, and, are, as, at, an, because, be big, can, did, for, friend, from, find, go, have, he, here, his, had, him, her, I, in, is, it, like, little, my, me, no, not, of, on, one, once, play, said, see, she, that, the, they, this, to, up, when, where, why, was, want, with, who, what, you. Helping your child learn these words will be a huge support to their reading. Once they know these words by sight, they can work on spelling them on their own as they are the most frequently used words in first grade. Flash cards are a great way to practice. Some children even have their own word walls in their rooms. It is great to have a Word Wall at home too and add the five new word wall words to it each week. This week's word wall words are going to be.... all, do, by, if, come
Handwriting: This week we will learn how to write capital letters. We will learn on a day since we have already learned how to write all of the lower case alphabet letters the "first grade way". Our “Magic C” letters all start with a c (starting at the top and going around and if needed, back down again without lifting the pencil). The straight-line letters, except for “e”, all start at the top and go down, and back up (if needed) without lifting the pencil. Practicing daily at home will really help your child. Thanks in advance.
Math: We will be working in Chapter 4 which focuses on addition number sentences. We will focus on ways to make 7, 8, 9 and 10. We will learn how to add in vertical form, add with zero and how to draw a picture to go along with a number sentence. Completing the Chapter 4 workbook pages in the homework book I gave you at Back to School Night and working with your new flashcards daily will help.
Science: We will finish up our unit on insects this week. Look for your child's science journal to come home. Enjoy reading it together for one night and please help your child remember to bring it back to school the next day. We look forward to reading your comments.
We will start on study of seasons starting with fall. What a wonderful time of year!
Friday, September 13, 2013
Happy Friday!
We had a great time celebrating filling in the incentive chart! They are well on their way to filling up the next one! Following the rules and being a good citizen really pays off!
Reminder: Thursday, September 19, is Back to School Night and I look forward to seeing all of you here! It is a great night for you to learn more about your child's day and sign up to become a volunteer in our class.
Exciting News: Did you hear about our classrrom visitors? Yes, the ants arrived! We are having a great time being scientist predicting, observing and then recording our findings. We are learning a lot about the similarities between ants and us!
Field Trip: I'm looking for drivers for a field trip to Aptos High on October 17. We are going to see a play that morning. The first parents who have completed forms for the trip will be my drivers.
Language Arts- We will enjoy stories from our HM Reading Series. Our strategy focus is monitoring and clarifying parts of the stories we read. Our comprehension focus is fantasy and realism. We will have fun reading deciding what parts of the stories we read are real or make believe! Doing this at home too will really help your child.
Word Wall Words: Each Monday, we will put 5 new word wall words on our Word Wall. Here is the updated list of word wall words that are on our Word Wall now: a, and, are, as, at, an, because, be big, can, did, for, friend, from, find, go, have, he, here, his, had, him, her, I, in, is, it, like, my, me, no, not, of, on, one, play, said, see, she, that, the, they, this, to, up, when, where, why, was, want, with, who, what, you. Helping your child learn these words will be a huge support to their reading. Once they know these words by sight, they can work on spelling them on their own as they are the most frequently used words in first grade. Flash cards are a great way to practice. Some children even have their own word walls in their rooms. It is great to have a Word Wall at home too and add the five new word wall words to it each week. This week's word wall words are going to be.... do, because, little, one, once
Handwriting: We have learned how to write all of the lower case alphabet letters the "first grade way". Our “Magic C” letters all start with a c (starting at the top and going around and if needed, back down again without lifting the pencil). The straight-line letters, except for “e”, all start at the top and go down, and back up (if needed) without lifting the pencil. Practicing daily at home will really help your child and for please look in your Thanks in advance.
Math: We will be working in Chapter 3 which focuses on putting together two groups or increasing to add as well as learning that a number sentence can tell about real-world situations.
PE: Monday and Tuesdays so please make sure your child wears appropriate footwear and clothing on those days.
We had a great time celebrating filling in the incentive chart! They are well on their way to filling up the next one! Following the rules and being a good citizen really pays off!
Reminder: Thursday, September 19, is Back to School Night and I look forward to seeing all of you here! It is a great night for you to learn more about your child's day and sign up to become a volunteer in our class.
Exciting News: Did you hear about our classrrom visitors? Yes, the ants arrived! We are having a great time being scientist predicting, observing and then recording our findings. We are learning a lot about the similarities between ants and us!
Field Trip: I'm looking for drivers for a field trip to Aptos High on October 17. We are going to see a play that morning. The first parents who have completed forms for the trip will be my drivers.
Language Arts- We will enjoy stories from our HM Reading Series. Our strategy focus is monitoring and clarifying parts of the stories we read. Our comprehension focus is fantasy and realism. We will have fun reading deciding what parts of the stories we read are real or make believe! Doing this at home too will really help your child.
Word Wall Words: Each Monday, we will put 5 new word wall words on our Word Wall. Here is the updated list of word wall words that are on our Word Wall now: a, and, are, as, at, an, because, be big, can, did, for, friend, from, find, go, have, he, here, his, had, him, her, I, in, is, it, like, my, me, no, not, of, on, one, play, said, see, she, that, the, they, this, to, up, when, where, why, was, want, with, who, what, you. Helping your child learn these words will be a huge support to their reading. Once they know these words by sight, they can work on spelling them on their own as they are the most frequently used words in first grade. Flash cards are a great way to practice. Some children even have their own word walls in their rooms. It is great to have a Word Wall at home too and add the five new word wall words to it each week. This week's word wall words are going to be.... do, because, little, one, once
Handwriting: We have learned how to write all of the lower case alphabet letters the "first grade way". Our “Magic C” letters all start with a c (starting at the top and going around and if needed, back down again without lifting the pencil). The straight-line letters, except for “e”, all start at the top and go down, and back up (if needed) without lifting the pencil. Practicing daily at home will really help your child and for please look in your Thanks in advance.
Math: We will be working in Chapter 3 which focuses on putting together two groups or increasing to add as well as learning that a number sentence can tell about real-world situations.
PE: Monday and Tuesdays so please make sure your child wears appropriate footwear and clothing on those days.
Friday, September 6, 2013
Hi Room 6 Families,
Exciting News: These amazingly fabulous first graders in Room 6 filled up our Class Incentive
Chart! Can you believe it? I think they did it in world record time! The class took a vote and having a pj party was the celebration of choice. So please help your child remember to wear his/her pj to school on Wednesday, September 11. It is okay if your child doesn't want to wear pj's. He/she can still be part of the celebration.
Important: As you probably already know, all parents who wish to volunteer in the classroom at any point during the year, or drive on a field trip, must get fingerprinted and have a TB test on file. Please contact the school office for more information. I would love to schedule volunteers at Back to School Night but we need this completed first!
Morning Drop Off: Thank you for helping your child during this time. As a reminder, our school opens at 7:30, with supervision only on the lower playground. At 7:40, the supervisors will walk the children up to the upper playground to play until school starts at 7:55.
Daily Folders: Each day your child will bring home his/her Room 6 folder with the amazing work done that day. Please find a special time to sit with your child, go through the work asking him/her questions and enjoying hearing about all the learning and fun that is taking place during his/her day..
Here is a peek at next week.
Language Arts- We will enjoy stories from our HM Reading Series. Our strategy focus will be to question a story. Our comprehension focus is noting details in a story. Doing this at home too will really help your child.
Word Wall Words: Each Monday, we will put 5 new word wall words on our Word Wall. Here is the list of word wall words that are on our Word Wall now: a, and, are, as, at, because, be big, can, did, for, friend, from, go, have, he, here, his, had, I, in, is, it, like, my, me, no, not, of, on, play, said, see, she, that, the, they, this, to, up, was, want, with, you. Helping your child learn these words will be a huge support to their reading. Once they know these words by sight, they can work on spelling them on their own as they are the most frequently used words in first grade. Flash cards are a great way to practice. Some children even have their own word walls in their rooms. It is great to have a Word Wall at home too and add the five new word wall words to it each week. This week's word wall words are going to be.... what, where, when, how why.
Handwriting: We will continue to learn how to write the alphabet the "first grade way". Our “Magic C” letters all start with a c (starting at the top and going around and if needed, back down again without lifting the pencil). The straight-line letters, except for “e”, all start at the top and go down, and back up (if needed) without lifting the pencil. Practicing daily at home will really help your child. Thanks in advance.
Math: We will be working in Chapter 3 which focuses on making patterns and sorting objects.
This is a fun activity to do at home together.
PE Monday and Tuesdays so please make sure your child wears appropriate footwear and clothing on those days.
Library: We will be going to our Rio del Mar School Library each Friday morning to hear a story and check out a library book. Your child can keep the book at home and bring it back the following Friday or before. We will have a Library Basket here in the classroom to store the books until the following Friday when we go to the Library again. If you would like to volunteer during our library time, Fridays 8:00-8:30, helping the students select books, we would love 2 or 3 helpers. Thanks in advance.
Exciting News: These amazingly fabulous first graders in Room 6 filled up our Class Incentive
Chart! Can you believe it? I think they did it in world record time! The class took a vote and having a pj party was the celebration of choice. So please help your child remember to wear his/her pj to school on Wednesday, September 11. It is okay if your child doesn't want to wear pj's. He/she can still be part of the celebration.
Important: As you probably already know, all parents who wish to volunteer in the classroom at any point during the year, or drive on a field trip, must get fingerprinted and have a TB test on file. Please contact the school office for more information. I would love to schedule volunteers at Back to School Night but we need this completed first!
Morning Drop Off: Thank you for helping your child during this time. As a reminder, our school opens at 7:30, with supervision only on the lower playground. At 7:40, the supervisors will walk the children up to the upper playground to play until school starts at 7:55.
Daily Folders: Each day your child will bring home his/her Room 6 folder with the amazing work done that day. Please find a special time to sit with your child, go through the work asking him/her questions and enjoying hearing about all the learning and fun that is taking place during his/her day..
Here is a peek at next week.
Language Arts- We will enjoy stories from our HM Reading Series. Our strategy focus will be to question a story. Our comprehension focus is noting details in a story. Doing this at home too will really help your child.
Word Wall Words: Each Monday, we will put 5 new word wall words on our Word Wall. Here is the list of word wall words that are on our Word Wall now: a, and, are, as, at, because, be big, can, did, for, friend, from, go, have, he, here, his, had, I, in, is, it, like, my, me, no, not, of, on, play, said, see, she, that, the, they, this, to, up, was, want, with, you. Helping your child learn these words will be a huge support to their reading. Once they know these words by sight, they can work on spelling them on their own as they are the most frequently used words in first grade. Flash cards are a great way to practice. Some children even have their own word walls in their rooms. It is great to have a Word Wall at home too and add the five new word wall words to it each week. This week's word wall words are going to be.... what, where, when, how why.
Handwriting: We will continue to learn how to write the alphabet the "first grade way". Our “Magic C” letters all start with a c (starting at the top and going around and if needed, back down again without lifting the pencil). The straight-line letters, except for “e”, all start at the top and go down, and back up (if needed) without lifting the pencil. Practicing daily at home will really help your child. Thanks in advance.
Math: We will be working in Chapter 3 which focuses on making patterns and sorting objects.
This is a fun activity to do at home together.
PE Monday and Tuesdays so please make sure your child wears appropriate footwear and clothing on those days.
Library: We will be going to our Rio del Mar School Library each Friday morning to hear a story and check out a library book. Your child can keep the book at home and bring it back the following Friday or before. We will have a Library Basket here in the classroom to store the books until the following Friday when we go to the Library again. If you would like to volunteer during our library time, Fridays 8:00-8:30, helping the students select books, we would love 2 or 3 helpers. Thanks in advance.
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