A peek at our week
This week, we are continuing to predict what will happen next in stories.. We also learned about the parts of a letter and wrote letters to classmates. We will be writing letters and mailing them. We will also be writing an on demand writing piece. In math, we are using our knowledge of addition to solve subtraction problems. We have begun timed addition tests. The students have 5 minutes to complete addition facts. If they complete one set in the allotted time, they can go on to the next set. I hope this is a fun, motivating way to learn addition facts. Also, in second grade they will have weekly timed math fact tests and I hope the practice in first grade prepares them for this. In science, we are studying matter. We are learning about solids, liquids and gases.
Specials Schedule **this schedule was made on Thursday Jan. 20 and assumes that there are not any snow days.
| Jan. 24 computer | Jan. 25 Music, library | Jan. 26 11:45 dismissal; no specials | Jan. 27 gym | Jan. 28 art |
Upcoming Events
February 21 – Make up snow day (school will be in session)
January 24 – return report cards to school
Help Wanted
We are running low on the following classroom supplies. If you can send something in, we would really appreciate it! Thanks for all the extra supplies that have already been donated. You are the best!
Pencils, glue sticks, Kleenex, white board markers
Spring Fling Information
Spring Fling is coming up in March. Spring Fling is so much fun! There will be games, food, and fun for all. More information about Spring Fling will be coming soon. For now, we would like to start thinking about our classroom basket. Each classroom will collect items to be auctioned off at the Spring Fling. It is a great fundraiser for our PTO! Our classroom theme is “Date Night.” Many businesses will donate gift cards or items if you ask them. Think about any connections you have to businesses that would be willing to donate. Of course, you can send something in if you would like. Here is a list of ideas for our basket, but do not feel limited by these suggestions.
Babysitter money, restaurant gift cards, chocolate, recipe cards, cake mix, candle, blanket, dvd, gift card to blockbuster or other movie rental place, nail gift certificate, hair gift certificate, popcorn, popcorn box
Highlights
There is another Highlights order form in your child’s folder. We get points toward free stuff if we have “no” marked and your signature. In the fall, we received magnetic bookmarks for each child with our points. If you could take a minute to sign and return, that would be helpful. Of course, if you want to order that is great, too.
Cereal Boxes
We will be decorating empty cereal boxes to put our valentines in. Please send in any empty cereal boxes you can. Don’t worry if your family doesn’t eat cereal, we can usually collect enough to go around.
Conversation Hearts
We will be doing lots of activities with conversation hearts around Valentine’s Day. If you could send in a bag of hearts, that would be very helpful.
