My students have begun to settle in to the first grade schedule. They are beginning to follow proper rules and procedures very well. I am pleased to see them get their planners signed nightly as well as getting homework completed and turned in when it is assigned. Some students still need to be reminded not to leave their seats without raising their hand or that talking isn't allowed unless they are called upon. This too takes time. Please continue to remind them of these rules daily before school. Also please discuss with them whether or not they are to order hot lunch and/or milk that day. Thank you for your support in this matter. Another thing they need to be reminded of is using the restroom when they have breaks. So many are asking to use the restroom during class. When they leave class they are missing important teaching time. I will let them use the restroom if it is an emergency, but they lose 5 minutes of their recess. Please remind them to use the restroom during recess and lunch , and I will continue to do the same. It might be helpful to discuss using the restroom in the auditorium before school. Some students are asking to use the restroom right after prayer. This delays our morning lessons . Thank your for your help!
$ brought to school:
When you send in money for various events, like game day , raffle tickets, free dress etc, please send it in a ziplock and label it with what it is for. Thank you.
Math facts :
We will begin taking timed math facts tests this week. We will begin with basic addition with sums up to ten. It will be helpful if you practice this at home with flash cards. I realize they don't necessarily enjoy it, but it is crucial that they learn the basic math facts early on. We really see the benefits of this in the higher grades. Math will be a struggle in the higher grades when they are learning more advanced concepts, and they still don't have the basics down.
Friday, September 6, 2013
We will be having an all school mass. Please remember that students need to be in full uniform- boys in their pants, and girls in their jumpers. This is also a 12:30 dismissal day. Please note this on your calendar . Thank you.
Supplies:
Some students do not have all their school supplies. They need to have two folders- one is a home folder( for homework or important papers that need to be taken home and/ or returned etc) the other is a school folder where they keep unfinished work to be completed later. They also need markers and watercolor paints to be used on art projects. Some students haven't brought in extra pencils either. These things are very important and need to be provided for your child. If you haven't sent in all the supplies please do so ASAP. Thank you
********Class donations needed: if you would like to provide items for the class , we are in need of pencils. Thank you.********
Vocabulary for this week:
1 found
2 going
3 am
4 for
5 under
6 across
7 bad
8 good
9 so
10 draw
11 are
12 look
HELPERS in the classroom:
I would like to start centers next week. This is when we will do small group activities on a variety of areas to reinforce the basic skills in reading and/ or math. We will doing centers every Wednesday from 9-10. You will need to have completed your safe environment and fingerprints. The office keeps a list in the office. If you would like to help, please send in a note with dates you can help. If you can help every week let me know that as well. If we have a lot of volunteers, I will do a schedule. I will send home a schedule so you know when you will be working. This is a great way to get parent volunteer hours.
I have really appreciated the the positive support I have received from many of the parents. Changing grade levels is a challenge , and your understanding is greatly appreciated. I truly have your child's best interests in mind. With your support and understanding, this will be a positive year for your child!
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