On Friday, we ended the nine weeks with new seats on the carpet. Everyone loves to be on the front row so my goal is to give everyone that opportunity! :)
This week we will get new desks and clean out our supply boxes to make room for some fresh supplies {crayons, glue sticks and pencils}. Also, your child will receive a new behavioral log and everyone will start with a 100.
In Reading, we will talk about the letter “w” as in “wind.” We will brainstorm weather words and make an anchor chart together. We will also spend some time learning about scarecrows and they will even get to show off their artistic skills by making one to put out in the hallway! We will read The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid Of Anything and learn sound words such as clap, stomp, nod, wriggle so be sure to ask your children about them. If you don’t have the book, it is a must have. There is so much expression in this book and good readers read with expression!
In Language, we will continue learning rule 4 {The names of specific places begin with capital letters.} I hope you have noticed some of the places the children helped me come up with for our sentences each morning.
In Math, we will continue learning subtraction strategies. So far, we have learned how to count back and how to relate addition to subtraction.
The students are continuing to take AR tests and doing a fabulous job. Please remember to sign the AR log when you have read and read and read their library book with them backwards and forwards! This lets me know you are ready for your child to take a test! Children in first grade get recognized school wide when they receive 25 points and have a 90% average correct. I have some that are so close!!!
Red Ribbon Week {Oct 22 – Oct 26} Celebrating being Drug Free
Monday ~ we will make a red chain with our signatures promising to stay drug free
Tuesday ~ students may wear crazy socks
Wednesday ~ students may wear their favorite hat
Thursday ~ students may wear sunglasses
Friday ~ students may wear their favorite team’s jersey
Other Upcoming Events and Reminders:
Nancy’s Italian Ice every Monday for $1.
Tuesday we will visit Mrs. Morris for our library lesson ~ don’t forget to bring your book!
Wednesday, Oct. 24 is the deadline for permission slips and money to be turned in for our exciting fieldtrip to the Pumpkin Patch on Friday, Nov. 2. Also if you plan to attend as a chaperone, please also let me know ASAP so that I can make sure a paper has been filled out and submitted for a background check {a new MPS policy}.
Thursday report cards will go home. You will receive two copies {one to keep and one to sign and return}.
Go ahead and mark your calendars and make plans for an Early Dismissal on Friday, Nov. 9. All MPS schools will be releasing two hours early for professional development. Blount will dismiss at 1:10 on this day.
There will be no school on Monday, Nov. 12 in observance of Veteran’s Day!
On Tuesday, Nov. 13 Mrs. Martinez {a retired 2nd grade teacher from Blount} will be subbing for me beginning at 11:30. I will be attending the Southern Baptist Conference with my church’s choir as we were chosen to lead the congregation in a few praise and worship songs!
The Thanksgiving holidays are only three days this year! There will be school on Monday, Nov 19 and Tuesday, Nov 20. Thanksgiving holidays will be Wednesday, Nov 21 through Friday, Nov. 23.
Sorry for the overload! Have a happy week! Please contact me with any questions or concerns you may have.
