I hope you enjoyed a nice weekend outdoors. I saw lots of crowded baseball fields so I know how busy it is about to get. The weather was perfect and is getting us ready for some Spring Fever and baseball!
In Reading, we will focus on the letter “u” as in “umbrella.” We will talk some about the rain forest and all the animals that live in the rain forest. We will also squeeze in some St. Patrick’s Day fun for all!!!
Word Wall Words: said, here, three, much, take
In Language, we will continue rule 12 ~ A contraction is a short way to write two words. We will continue to underline contractions in our DOL sentences each morning.
In Math, we have begun Ch. 11, Three-Dimensional Geometry. I continue to be blown away with the facts they already know and have remembered from Kindergarten. The shapes they were introduced to on Friday were sphere, cone, cylinder, rectangular prism, and cube. Be sure to ask them to name a real life object for each one. They have some really great answers. Math test will be sometime next week! A review sheet will come home the night before.
The Math store opens again on Tuesday for all to spend their Blount bucks which are earned through Math Facts In A Flash, test scores and report card scores. All prizes bought from the Math Store will need to stay at home!!!
I got a little confused with dates and Brain Awareness Week is this week and our very own QUEST students at Blount have put together a presentation for us. We will learn some interesting facts about the brain on Thursday afternoon from 2-2:30.
Blount Yearbook Order Forms went home last week. Deadline for orders is Friday, March 22.
First grade has planned an exciting Easter Egg Hunt for Wednesday, March 20. We will send home a more detailed letter this week.
We are nearing the end of busy, busy school year. The last nine weeks is full of fun times and long-lasting memories. Please continue to encourage your children the importance of appropriate behavior and the importance of working hard! Thanks so much for your continued support for our room. It is vital for a successful classroom!!!
*We are running low on paper towels so any donations would be greatly appreciated!
Upcoming Reminders/Events;
3/11 ~ Nancy’s Italian Ice
3/12 ~ Math Store/Library lesson with Mrs. Morris
3/14 ~ Report Cards/QUEST presentation
3/20 ~ Easter Egg Hunt
3/21 ~ Teacher Treat Day
3/25 – 3/29 ~ Spring Break
Have a great week and contact me with any questions or concerns ~ Kristin