Week of December 17, 2018

Dear Families,

Thank you for taking time out of your schedules and coming to our First Grade Winter Sing!  The students did an excellent job singing and reciting their lines! Can you tell that they love Rudolph (with the “surprises”)?  

Thursday is our class Holiday Party!  The party will run from 9:00-10:30.

On Thursday Students can wear their pajamas to school, but please make sure they are wearing regular shoes for recess and PE.  They can also bring one small stuffed animal.

We will have a sub, Mrs. Threet Thursday afternoon, so I can watch my daughter’s kindergarten Nutcracker performance.

There is no homework or Spelling for next week and over the Winter Break.   I will send home the next homework packet in January 2019!

I hope you have a wonderful weekend.

Important Dates:

Monday, 12/17, Cornerstone

Thursday, 12/20, Class Holiday Party 9:00-10:30

12/21-1/4: Winter Break

What We’re Doing in Class this Week:

Language Arts:  Finishing up the review of short vowels in Phonics. We are also working with nouns (common, proper, and possessive), verbs (present, past, and future), and adjectives.

Math: Module 2 incorporates place value through addition and subtraction within 20.  We are working on writing a statement answer for our word problems.

Writing: learning about informative writing.

Social Studies: Winter holidays

Technology: Seesaw, Lexia, RazKids, Reflex Math, Zearn, Codespark

Sharing Assignment: A favorite book

Special Person of The Week: Lily

Week of December 10, 2018

Dear Families,

We had some great lessons this past week!  It Art Vistas we learned about the Color Wheel. We also discussed the different groups of colors: primary, secondary, complementary, warm and cool.  We also glazed our fall clay projects. We made two trips to the Makerspace this week. On Monday, we worked with Mrs. Hammer's 5th grade class on the constellations and the solar system.  Today we worked with our 4th grade buddies on Coding Osmos and the CodeSpark app for The Hour of Code.

Monday, December 10th, the first graders will sing as a gift to you.  The show will begin at 2:10 prompt in the cafeteria. Students may wear their holiday outfit for the performance.  If your child wishes, they may wear a Santa hat. Please no reindeer antlers, bells, or hats that would obstruct the view of another child.  I hope you can make it!

Thursday, December 13th, we will have our Be Seen and Be Heard Assembly.

I hope you enjoy a great weekend!

Important Dates:

Monday, 12/10, 2:10: 1st Grade Holiday Sing

Thursday, Dec. 13: Be Seen and Be Heard Assembly

Thursday, 12/20, Class Holiday Party

12/21-1/4: Winter Break

What We’re Doing in Class this Week:

Language Arts:  Finishing up the review of short vowels in Phonics. We are also working with nouns (common, proper, and possessive), verbs (present, past, and future), and adjectives.

Math: Module 2 incorporates place value through addition and subtraction within 20.  We are working on writing a statement answer for our word problems.

Writing: learning about informative writing.

Social Studies: Community Workers, winter holidays

Technology: Seesaw, Lexia, RazKids, Reflex Math, Zearn

Sharing Assignment: Something that makes you happy!

Special Person of The Week: Lily

Week of December 3, 2018

Dear Families,

It was fun seeing many of you at Family Science Night – last night.  A big thank you to Gabby and Alecia’s dads for helping out last night.

We have been enjoying the Grandparent (Older person) interviews.  It’s interesting to learn how some of the favorite snacks and games are the same ones for some of our current first graders.

This week is Computer Science Week.  We will be taking part in the Hour of Code by doing some activities with our Big Buddies as well as some time working on Code.org.

We will be working on a project in the maker space on Monday.  WE NEED toilet paper rolls, if you have any – for Monday. Thank you!!

The first grade classes have been working together and practicing holiday songs for our Holiday Sing coming up.  Save the date: Monday, December 10th, the show will begin at 2:00 in the cafeteria.

Thank you to all our classroom helpers this week in and out of the classroom!

Please remember your library books for Monday.  We will have library at 11:00 on 12/3.

I hope you and your family will have a great weekend.

Important Dates:

Wednesday, 12/5, Art Vistas, 9:30

Wednesday, 12/5, Star Gazing at Alta Vista, 6:30-8:30

Thursday, 12/6. Clay glazing, 1:00

Monday, 12/10, 2:00: 1st Grade Holiday Sing

Thursday, Dec. 13: Be Seen and Be Heard Assembly

Thursday, 12/20, Class Holiday Party

12/21-1/4: Winter Break

What We’re Doing in Class this Week:

Language Arts: Sequence of a story, writing a friendly letter.  Continuing to review short vowel “i” in Phonics. We are also working with nouns (common, proper, and possessive), verbs (present, past, and future), and adjectives.

Math: We are starting Module 2 this week.  Module 2 incorporates place value through addition and subtraction within 20.

Writing: learning about informative writing.

Social Studies: Community Workers

Technology: Seesaw, Lexia, RazKids, Reflex Math, Zearn,

Sharing Assignment: Something that reminds you of Winter

Special Person of The Week: Madison

Week of November 26, 2018

I hope you are enjoying some family time over our break.  I’m so thankful for having a wonderful first-grade class.

It was wonderful to meet with you at our parent-teacher conferences and talk about your child.  If you have any additional questions please let me know.

The first-grade classes have been working together and practicing holiday songs for our Holiday Sing coming up.  Save the date: Monday, December 10th, the show will begin at 2:00 in the cafeteria.

I did not send home homework last week.  I will send it home on Monday 11/26.

This week we will share our Grandparent (Or older friend/relative) Interview project.  This is to see how times have changed or stayed the same. I will attach a copy of the interview.

I will see you soon!

Important Dates:

Thursday, Nov. 27: Family Science Night (6:30-8:00)

Monday, 12/10, 2:00: 1st Grade Holiday Sing (The Date was incorrect on my last email)

Thursday, Dec. 13: Be Seen and Be Heard Assembly

12/21-1/4: Winter Break

What We’re Doing in Class this Week:

Language Arts: Sequence of a story, writing a friendly letter.  Continuing to review short vowel “i” in Phonics. We are also working with nouns (common, proper, and possessive), verbs (present, past, and future), and adjectives.

Math: We are starting Module 2 this week.  Module 2 incorporates place value through addition and subtraction within 20.

Writing: Continuing to work on personal narratives and learning about informative writing this trimester.

Social Studies: Past Traditions

Technology: Seesaw, Lexia, RazKids, Reflex Math

Sharing Assignment: Grandparent Interview Report

Special Person of The Week: Madison (Week of Dec. 3)

Week of November 12, 2018

Dear Families,

It has been nice meeting with you for our conferences.  We will continue conferences and early dismissal time at 1:15 through Thursday.   Here is our conference schedule.

On Tuesday (Tomorrow), 11/13, we will be walking to Union Middle School at 9:30 and then walking back a little before 12:00.  Please make sure your child has their class t-shirt and comfortable shoes. We will get back to school for our regular lunch recess.  If you would like to join us, please let me know.

On Friday after lunch, 11/16, we will have a sub, Mrs. Threet.  I will be attending my daughter's Thanksgiving Feast. :)

We have a special Grandparent (Or older person) Interview Project due after Thanksgiving break.  I will also attach a copy of the interview questions.

Save the date!  Our First Grade Holiday Sing will be on Monday, December 10th at 2:00 pm.  We will sing holiday songs for our families!

Thank you to our wonderful parent volunteers this week!

Important Dates:

11/3-11/15: Conferences, 1:15 Student Dismissal

Friday, Nov. 16th is a regular dismissal at 2:40

Tuesday, Nov. 13: Field Trip to Union’s Cooking Club (wear your class t-shirt)

11/19-11/23: Thanksgiving Break

Thursday, Nov. 27: Family Science Night (6:30-8:00)

Tuesday, 12/18, 2:00: 1st Grade Holiday Sing

12/21-1/4: Winter Break

What We’re Doing in Class this Week:

Language Arts: Sequence of a story, writing a friendly letter.  Continuing to review short vowel “i” in Phonics. We are also working with nouns (common, proper, and possessive), verbs (present, past, and future), and adjectives.

Math: We are finishing up with Module 1 this week in our Eureka Math curriculum. This module sets the foundation for students to master sums and differences to 10.  We will start Module 2 when we return from Thanksgiving break. Module 2 incorporates place value through addition and subtraction within 20.

Writing: Continuing to work on personal narratives and learning about informative writing this trimester.

Social Studies: Past Traditions

Technology: Seesaw, Lexia, RazKids, Reflex Math

Sharing Assignment: Something that reminds you of Thanksgiving.

Special Person of The Week: Madison (Week of Dec. 3)

Week of November 5, 2018

Dear Families,

Thank you to Mrs. Joseph who organized a wonderful Halloween party with centers & treats.  Also, thank you to our parents who contributed items and helped out at the party. The students enjoyed themselves very much.  Smiles all around!! :)

Friday, November 9, is an Alta Vista Spirit Day, Hawaiian Day!  Wear your Hawaiian attire, but remember to wear shoes you can run and play in.

We have a wonderful opportunity to walk to Union Middle School for a field trip on Tuesday, November 13th from 9:40-12:00.  We will be working with Mrs. Peers and her students in her cooking class to create some delicious Thanksgiving treats. All treats will be nut free. Please let me know if you would like to join us!  We can have 4 chaperones.

The next two weeks (Except for Friday, 11/16 – will be a regular schedule) students will be dismissed at 1:15 for Parent Teacher Conferences.  Here is our schedule: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c084ea4ad28a7f49-mrs3

Monday, November 12th is Veterans Day Observed.  Hope you can enjoy some time with your family.

I hope you enjoy a restful weekend.

Important Dates:

11/5-11/15: Conferences, 1:15 Student Dismissal

Friday, Nov. 16th is a regular dismissal at 2:40

Tuesday, Nov. 6: Voting Day

Monday, Nov. 12: Veterans Day Observed (No School)

Tuesday, Nov. 13: Field Trip to Union’s Cooking Club (wear your class t-shirt)

11/19-11/23: Thanksgiving Break

Thursday, Nov. 27: Family Science Night (6:30-8:00)

Tuesday, 12/18, 2:00: 1st Grade Holiday Sing

12/21-1/4: Winter Break

What We’re Doing in Class this Week:

Language Arts: Sequence of a story, writing a friendly letter.  Continuing to review short vowel “e” in Phonics. We are also working with nouns (common, proper, and possessive), verbs (present, past, and future), and adjectives.

Math: We are continuing with Module 1 this week in our Eureka Math curriculum. This module sets the foundation for students to master sums and differences to 10.  This module will take us through October. **We are almost finished!!

Writing: Continuing to work on personal narratives and learning about informative writing this trimester.

Social Studies: Past Traditions

Technology: Seesaw, Lexia, RazKids, Reflex Math

Sharing Assignment: Tell us about one person you are thankful for. (picture or sentence)

Special Person of The Week: Margaret

Week of October 29, 2018

Dear Families,

Today we worked in the MakerSpace with pumpkins.  We estimated and counted seeds in a pumpkin. Each student shared what they learned on their Seesaw account.  Here is the information to login to Seesaw, if you haven’t done so already.

I know your first grader can't wait to show off their costume!  It will certainly be a day filled with excitement! On Wednesday, students should wear their costumes to school.  Please make sure your child can use the restroom on their own with their costume. The Costume Parade starts at 10:00 on the Primary Playground.  Our class party will begin about 10:50 (following the parade and recess, set up is at 10:30). Parents are welcome to stay for the party.

Please read our school newsletter for information about Halloween costumes, https://www.smore.com/8dmgp

Thank you to our parent helpers this week!

Our class would appreciate donations of baby wipes.

I hope you have a great weekend.

Important Dates:

Wednesday, Oct. 31: AV Halloween Parade, 10:00-10:30, Class Halloween Party 11:00-11:50

11/5-11/15: Conferences, 1:15 Student Dismissal (The 16th is a regular dismissal at 2:40)

Tuesday, Nov. 6: Voting Day

Monday, Nov. 12: Veterans Day Observed (No School)

Tuesday, Nov. 13: Field Trip to Union’s Cooking Club

11/19-11/23: Thanksgiving Break

12/21-1/4: Winter Break

What We’re Doing in Class this Week:

Language Arts: Sequence of a story, writing a friendly letter.  Continuing to review short vowel “e” in Phonics. We are also working with nouns (common, proper, and possessive), and verbs (present, past, and future).

Math: We are continuing with Module 1 this week in our Eureka Math curriculum. This module sets the foundation for students to master sums and differences to 10.  This module will take us through October. **We are almost finished!!

Writing: We will be focusing on personal narrative writing this trimester.

Social Studies: Respect and Community

Technology: Seesaw, Lexia, RazKids

Sharing Assignment: Something yellow

Special Person of The Week: Mason