Happy President’s Day!

Finally, a normal week of school where routine can take place again!

We will spend much of this week talking about two historical presidents ~ George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.  We will also learn about a few National Symbols!

In Reading, we will focus on the letter “b” as in “bat.”  Word Wall Words are way, find, use, may, water.  Please make sure that your child can recall these on flashcards and in sentences.  They also need to know how to spell them.

In Language, we are moving onto rule 11 ~ Some words tell what is happening of already happened.  {verbs}  We will be identifying verbs this week and next in our DOL sentences by underlining them.

In Math, we will finish Ch. 9, Measurement and Time.  Be on the lookout for a review sheet to come home the night before the test.

Signed Papers were scheduled to be sent home on last Thursday, Feb. 14.  However, due to the craziness of party day and President’s Day Weekend I decided to wait and will send them home on Monday, Feb. 18. 

Upcoming Events:

2/18 ~ Nancy’s Italian Ice $1.00

2/19 ~ Library with Mrs,. Morris ~ Spirit Night @ Mugshots

2/19 & 2/20 ~ Treats with Mom 7:30-8:00

Read Across America Week 2/25 – 3/1

Activities have been planned for each day of the week.  On Wednesday, I will need a volunteer to come read a favorite Dr. Seuss book to the class.  If you are interested, please contact me.  On Thursday, the students may wear a silly hat in honor of Dr. Seuss.  Please make note that we will be having a Character Parade on Friday, March 1st at 9:30.  Students will come to school dressed as a favorite character in a favorite picture book.  All students will participate in this {dressed or not.}  Parents are welcome to attend but will be asked to go to the lunchroom.

PTA did not meet their goal for the Just Give Campaign.  An optional fundraiser has been planned for the Spring.  You can go to www.mixedbagdesigns.com to check out the products that will be offered.  Look for information about this to come home soon.  Thank you for supporting our school.

Have a great week and contact me with any questions or concerns. ~ Kristin :)

V-Day Party Pics will be posted soon!

Happy Valentine’s Day!!!

The Valentine’s Day party is this week!  It will be the last class party for the 2012-2013 school year!  Please join us if you can.  We will celebrate with ice cream sundaes ~ yum, yum, yum!  The party will begin promptly at 1:30 and end at 2:15.  Check out procedures will be the same as they were in December :  find the table by the office to fill out the necessary paperwork that will allow me to release your child to you at the end of the party!  I will be collecting the little slips of paper as you arrive at the party.

Also, be sure to start sending in your child’s valentines and don’t forget to double check to make sure all friends will receive one.

In Reading, we will learn all about the letter “o” as in “otter.”  Ask your child to recall to you some of the facts they learned this week about otters.  Word Wall Words for this week are made, over, did, down, only.  Be sure your child can say these within three seconds and also it is very important that they know how to spell them.  Let’s start now preparing them for second grade spelling tests.  Also, make sure you are spending a minimum of twenty minutes each night listening to your child read.  Fluency will only take place when they are reading and re-reading familiar passages.

In Language, we will continue learning about rule 10 ~ Some words describe. {adjectives}  Remember, when you are going over your child’s DOL sentences they have been underlining the adjectives in each sentence.

In Math, we are steadily moving through Ch. 9, Measurement and Time.  We have had an opportunity to get hands-on with some of our measuring lessons and the children have really enjoyed using nonstandard units of measurement {connecting cubes and paper clips }to explore the concept of length.  This week we will learn about clocks {analog and digital} and how to tell time, always a fun skill to learn.

Friday, Feb. 15 is our final Early Dismissal Day.  Blount will dismiss at 1:10!

2/11 ~  Nancy’s Italian Ice $1.00

2/14 ~ Class Party {1:30-2:15} and Signed Papers

2/15 ~ Early Dismissal Day {1:10}

February 25-March 1 ~ “Grab your Hat and Read with the Cat”  More information to follow!

Contact me with any questions or concerns ~ Kristin

Longer Winter or Early Spring?

On Friday afternoon, we decided to predict what Phil would say on Saturday morning when he finally woke up from his long winter’s nap.  13 children in our class said that he would not see his shadow and we would have an early spring.  5 children said he would see his shadow and we would have 6 more weeks of winter!  Looks like we have some good predictors in room 121.  :)

 

 

Look who earned Math Blount Bucks to spend at the Math Store.  Thanks PTA!!!

In Language we will learn rule 10 ~ Some words describe. {adjectives}  Please be sure to look over their DOL sentences that come home each day.  We will be underlining our adjectives in our sentences.  On Monday, have your child fill up a small bag with some of their favorite toys.  Pull one out each night and have them tell you words that describe their toy.

Ex.  teddy bear ~ soft, fluffy, furry, big or small, brown

In Reading we will learn all about the letter “l” as in “letter/lion.”  Be sure to ask your child what they learned about lions this week.  Word Wall Words for this week ~ been, its, who, now, people.  Remember to keep reading for at least 20 minutes each night.

In Math we are ready to begin Ch. 9, Measurement.  This chapter will focus on length and time.  We have moved away from addition and subtraction facts but continue to review those on flashcards or with Math Facts In A Flash. 

A reminder to send in your already addressed Valentine’s Cards by next Thursday, Feb. 14 and please make sure to use the class list that was sent home so that every child receives one.  Mark your calendar and plan to attend our Valentine’s Class Party on Feb. 14 from 1:30-2:15.

PTA is hosting their annual Blount Multicultural Night this Monday, Feb. 4 at 6pm.  Please make plans to attend and get ready to taste and learn a little about each country our school represents.  :)

Upcoming Events

2/4 ~ Nancy’s Italian Ice $1.00

2/5 ~ Library with Mrs. Morris

2/7 ~ Progress Reports

2/15 ~ Early Dismissal Day begins at 1:00

   

 

Fun Friday Slideshow!

Have a great week and contact me with any questions or concerns! Kristin :)