Week of January 28, 2019

Dear Families,

The 100th Day is on Thursday!

The poster is due on Monday, January 28.  Please let me know if you have any questions or if you need more time.

We will take a spelling test on the 100 sight words.  We will work on 25 each day, Monday-Thursday.

We still have a few spots left on our 100th day snack list.  Here is the sign up, if you wish to contribute.  Thank you.

Next week is also the Great Kindness Challenge.  We’ve already talked about it in class about how it’s something that we should aim for everyday of the year.  

On Monday I will send home a copy of our class list for Valentine cards.  We will have a card exchange on Thursday, February 14th (not a party).  If your child would like to attach a piece of candy to their cards that’s okay too (please no candies with nuts).

Thank you to all the baby wipes and tissue donations!  We are good now! :)

I hope you have a great weekend!

Important Dates:

Wednesday, 1/30, Art Vistas at 9:30

Thursday, 2/7, Field Trip to The DeAnza Planetarium

Thursday, 2/14, Clay at 1:00

Thursday, 2/14, Valentine’s Day - Card Exchange

What We’re Doing in Class this Week:

Language Arts:  long vowel ‘a’ in Phonics. We continue to practice 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 and opinion writing

Science: Light and Sound

Technology: Seesaw, Lexia, RazKids, Reflex Math, Zearn, Codespark, Prodigy, Epic!

Sharing Assignment: ONE HUNDRED poster

Special Person of The Week: Kylie

Week of January 21, 2019

Dear Families,

I hope you are enjoying the weekend.  

Our science guests this week from YSI were a Stink Beetle, Madagascar Hissing Cockroach, Tarantula, and Mealworms.  We learned more about metamorphosis, larva, pupa, and adult stages and adaptations.

Last Thursday the class went to the Makerspace to work on Marble Mazes.  They will come home tomorrow.

We will not be visiting the library this week because Monday is the MLK holiday, so your child may keep their checked book for the remainder of the week.

Coming around the corner, is the 100th Day of School on January 31st!   During this week (1/28) we will not have our regular homework.  I sent home information on Thursday. The 100 Day poster will come home tomorrow.

The other part of the homework for the week of 100th day is to study the 100 Sight Word List.  We will have a spelling test, using 25 words each day.  Don’t worry, I sound the words out! :)

On the 100th day, I was hoping to make a 100th day snack with 100 items for each student.  If you’re interested in helping out with a donation, please see the items we need here.

Our classroom would appreciate some baby wipes and soft tissue donations.   

Important Dates:

Wednesday, 1/30, Art Vistas at 9:30

Thursday, 2/7, Field Trip to The DeAnza Planetarium

Thursday, 2/14, Clay at 1:00

What We’re Doing in Class this Week:

Language Arts:  long vowel ‘a’ in Phonics. We continue to practice 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.

Science: Light and Sound

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

Sharing Assignment: Share about a time someone was kind to you. (picture or sentence)

Special Person of The Week: Kylie (week of 1/28)

Week of January 14, 2019

Dear Parents,

We have had a great week back to school, starting with the Smart Start Day and getting back to our routines.

Three classmates lost a tooth today!!  I guess the Tooth Fairy will be busy tonight.

Today, I sent home homework packet #16.  I gave the students some time to work on the last page.

Tuesday, we will have a YSI (Youth Science Institute) presentation on Insects and Arthropods.

Thursday, we will have a substitute, Mrs. Threet.

Friday, 1/18 there is no school for the Staff Work Day.

Just as a reminder there is no school on Monday 1/21 (Martin Luther King Jr. Day.)

I hope you have a great weekend!

Important Dates:

Tuesday, 1/15, YSI (Youth Science Institute) visits our class (Insects & Arthropods)

Friday, 1/18, No School for Students, Staff Day

Monday, 1/21, No School, MLK Day

Wednesday, 1/30, Art Vistas at 9:30

Thursday, 2/14, Clay at 1:00

What We’re Doing in Class this Week:

Language Arts:  long vowel ‘a’ in Phonics. We continue to practice 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.

Science: Light and Sound

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

Sharing Assignment: Free Choice

Special Person of The Week: Landon

Week of January 7, 2019

Dear Families,

Happy New Year!  I hope you had a great holiday and were able to enjoy some time with your children.  I’m looking forward to learning about your child's Winter Break memories.

Thank you to Mrs. Thomas, Mrs. Hayes, and Mrs. Brandt for organizing a fun holiday party before the break!  Thank you to all our parent helpers running the crafts and Limbo dance! The children loved the Limbo!

Thank you for all the gifts!  My Bears (and families) are very generous and thoughtful!  Nordstrom is one of my favorite stores!

On Monday, January 7th, we will have a fun day back to school with Smart Start.  Students will rotate through all four first grade classes and participate in different crafts or activities.

Because of Smart Start we will not have our regular scheduled Library Time.

Monday is also a Family Night!

I look forward to seeing you on Monday!

Important Dates:

Monday, 1/7, Smart Start

Friday, 1/18, No School for Students, Staff Day

Monday, 1/21, No School, MLK Day

Wednesday, 1/30, Art Vistas at 9:30

What We’re Doing in Class this Week:

Language Arts:  long vowel ‘a’ in Phonics. We continue to practice 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.

Science: Light and Sound

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

Sharing Assignment: Tell the class about your break.

Special Person of The Week: Landon (week of Jan. 14)