Week of October 1, 2018

Dear Families,

We had our first Art Vistas lesson and project. Thank you to all our parent helpers with this project!

If you’re interested in being a chaperone for our field trip on Tuesday, 10/9, please email me back.

Don’t forget to register for the Alta Vista Walkathon.  Even if you can’t make it that day, your child will receive a t-shirt with a $40.00 donation.  The t-shirts are usually passed out in class on the Friday before the event. So far we have 15 friends from Room 1 signed up!  www.altavistawalkathon.org

Please remember library books for Monday.

Important Dates:

Tuesday, Oct. 2: Alta Vista STEAM Night! 5:30-7:00

Saturday, Oct. 13th: Walk-a-thon, 9:00-3:00

Oct. 11-17: Book Faire

Friday, Oct. 19: Staff PD Day, No school

Wednesday, Oct. 31: AV Halloween Parade, 10:00-10:30* (This is the updated time as of 9/21)

What We’re Doing in Class this Week:

Language Arts: Summarize a story.  Continuing to review short vowel a in Phonics. We are also working with nouns (common, proper, and possessive).

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.

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

Social Studies: Respect and Community

Technology: Seesaw, Lexia, RazKids

Sharing Assignment: A favorite book (Please make sure your name is in the book, or on a post-it note.)

Special Person of The Week: Preston

Week of September 24, 2018

Dear Families,

We had our second Rhythm and Moves PE today, thank you to HSC for funding this program!

On Monday, we worked in the MakerSpace with Strawbees.  The students worked in groups of three to build a bridge with the Strawbees (straws and connectors).  The challenge was to see if their bridge could withstand a road (two large pieces of construction paper).  We also started on STEAM bins inside the classroom. Here are some pictures.

For sharing this week, students may write down one way they show respect at home.  No need to write any clues. :)

We visit the library on Mondays from 9:30-10:00.  Students can check out 1 book each week. If your child forgets their book the following week, they cannot check out a new book.

If you have any questions or concerns about the homework or if your child is spending more than 15 minutes a day on the packet, please let me know.

Have a wonderful weekend.

Important Dates:

Tuesday, Oct. 2: Alta Vista STEAM Night! 5:30-7:00

Saturday, Oct. 13th: Walk-a-thon, 9:00-3:00

Oct. 11-17: Book Faire

Friday, Oct. 19: Staff PD Day, No school

Wednesday, Oct. 31: AV Halloween Parade, 10:00-10:30* (This is the updated time as of 9/21)

What We’re Doing in Class this Week:

Language Arts: Summarize a story.  We are beginning to review short vowel a in Phonics. Review proper use of upper/lowercase letters and end marks to sentences.  We are also starting to work with nouns.

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.

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

Social Studies: Respect and Community

Technology: Seesaw, Lexia, RazKids

Sharing Assignment: How do you show respect at home? Please be prepared with one sentence to share.

Special Person of The Week: Tiara

Week of September 17, 2018

Dear Families,

Today was International Dot Day based on the story, The Dot by Peter Reynolds.  Here is a video of some of our fun with the story and project.

Don’t forget to sign up for our school Walk-a-thon!  Here is the link with information on how to register.  altavistawalkathon.org

Here are some pictures from our first visit to the MakerSpace.  We made Foil Art with the help of our parent volunteers: Brittny, Kym, Mahshad, Marie, Tanya, and Lawrence.  Thank you for your help!

Our class would love some baby wipes donations.

Please remember to return library books for our Monday visit.

Important Dates:

Tuesday, Oct. 2: Alta Vista STEAM Night! 5:30-7:00

Saturday, Oct. 13th: Walk-a-thon, 9:00-3:00

Oct. 11-17: Book Faire

Friday, Oct. 19: Staff PD Day, No school

Wednesday, Oct. 31: AV Halloween Parade, 8:30-9:00

What We’re Doing in Class this Week:

Language Arts: Cause and Effect in a story.  We continue to review consonants sounds in Phonics. Review proper use of upper/lowercase letters and end marks to sentences.

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.

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

Social Studies: Respect and Community

Technology: Continue to learn 2 new apps: Seesaw (an online journal for students and parents, more information to come) and Quizlet Live.  We will begin using Raz Kids this week

Sharing Assignment: Something that reminds you of Fall/Autumn.  Write down 3 clues, and bring your share in a small bag or backpack.

Special Person of The Week:

Week of September 10, 2018

Dear Families,

This week we will start Bear Share (sharing).  Please see our class website for your child’s share date and assignment.  Your child should be prepared to share their sentence or item. For sentences, students may write it down and I can help them if they forget.  For items, we ask students to prepare to share 3 simple clues describing their item. In turn, they will get to choose 3 students to guess before revealing their share.

A lot of new activities this week!

Library visits will start on Monday for our class.

Music class with Mr. Kevin will start on Tuesday.

Mileage Club will start on Monday the 10th.  Mileage Club is on Mondays and Fridays during lunchtime.  This is a great way for students to talk with friends and exercise at the same time.  There are some rewards along the way for laps walked on the field.

We will also have our first visit to the Makerspace Lab on Monday!

Tuesday, September 11th is an Alta Vista Spirit Day: Wear Patriotic colors!

If your child would like to buy lunch from the cafeteria, the fee is $3.50.  Each student in our school has an account and if you’d like to add money to his or her account online, you will need your child’s student ID.  If you need that number, send me a quick email and I’ll be happy to get it for you.

Tonight, the AVHSC will host Back To School Movie Night!  Located on the large field. Featuring, Coco. Admission is free and the whole family is welcome (no dogs please.) Feel free to bring a picnic dinner and there will also be some concessions opening at 6:00pm.  The movie starts about 7:30pm. *No Bikes or Scooters Allowed. ***It’s a good idea to have a meeting spot in case you get separated in the dark.***

Have a wonderful weekend.

Important Dates:

Friday, Sept. 7th: Back to School Movie Night at 6:00

Monday, Sept. 10: Family Night (No Homework, spend time with the family)

Tuesday, Oct. 2: Alta Vista STEAM Night! 5:30-7:00

Saturday, Oct. 13th: Walk-a-thon

Oct. 11-17: Book Faire

Friday, Oct. 19: Staff PD Day, No school

Wednesday, Oct. 31: AV Halloween Parade, 8:30-9:00

What We’re Doing in Class this Week:

Language Arts: Sequence of events in a story.  We continue to review consonants sounds in Phonics. Review proper use of upper/lowercase letters and end marks to sentences.

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.

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

Social Studies: Respect and Community

Technology: Continue to learn 2 new apps: Seesaw (an online journal for students and parents, more information to come) and Quizlet Live.  We also created clips using Scratch Jr. with our big buddies this week.

Sharing Assignment: What is one rule that you have at home?  Write one sentence to share.

Special Person of The Week: