October and Fall…..Love it!

In Reading, we will spend the week talking about our NAMES!  We will read Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes and as an extension, the children will learn and share how they got their names. 

In Language, we will learn rule #3:  The names of people and pets begin with capital letters.  A daily grade will be taken on Thursday and Friday.

In Math, we will learn about Doubles. {1+1=2, 2+2=4, 3+3=6}  These are great addition facts to practice at home and memorize!  The Math test will NOT be this week.

Don’t forget that juice and snack and Nancy’s Italian Ice may be purchased every Monday.  Information was sent home last week about Blount’s Fall Festival!  It is scheduled for Thursday, Oct 18 from 4:30-7:30.  It is a fun way to celebrate the Fall season with friends and family!

Upcoming Dates:

Tuesday {Oct 2} ~ Library Lesson with Mrs. Morris

Thursday {Oct 4} ~ Teacher Treat Day and Signed Papers

Friday {Oct 5} ~ Deadline for Fall Festival T-Shirt Order

Thursday {Oct 11} ~ Fall Pictures {information coming later} and last day to purchase early bird wristbands for Fall Festival

Thursday {Oct 18} ~ Fall Festival 4:30-7:30 and Signed Papers

Thursday {Oct 25} ~ Report Cards {end of the 1st nine weeks}

Have a great week!  Contact me with any questions or concerns you may have :)

 

Meet Mrs. Thomas’ First Grade Friends….Finally!!!

BE SMART ~ JUST GIVE!

Thanks PTA for the AWESOME Pep Rally Friday afternoon to get our kids excited about the campaign. Parents, be on the lookout Monday afternoon for a letter from PTA explaining in detail the Just Give Campaign. If PTA meets their goal, they promise to not have any fundraisers for the entire year ~ woohoo! Thank you for supporting our school! :)

Don't forget that Nancy's Italian Ice will be back on Monday for only $1.00.

We will be rotating tomorrow to Mr. Darby for Art for the next three weeks.

We have a special Author/Illustrator that will be visiting our school on Tuesday from 1:00-1:45. Her name is Michelle Nelson-Schmidt. She sent us a video with a sneak peek of the "what-if monster" she will be bringing to share with the children. We are very excited!!!

Make sure your child is bringing their library books to school everyday!

Thanks to everyone who was able to attend our First Grade Parent Meeting on last Wednesday. I know there was a lot of information covered so please do not ever hesitate to ask questions!

Upcoming Events at Blount:

Tuesday, Sept. 11 @ 6pm ~ PTA General Membership Meeting {Carrabas will be catering dinner for only $6 per person}

Thursday, Sept. 20 ~ Signed Papers/Progress Reports

Friday, Sept. 28 ~ Box Tops are due

Thursday, Oct. 4 ~ Teacher Treat Day/Signed Papers

Thursday, Oct. 11 ~ Fall Picture Day

Thursday, Oct. 18 ~ Fall Festival from 4:30-7:30/Signed Papers

Thursday, Oct. 25 ~ Report Cards

Have a great week ~ Kristin