12.18.2009
12.16.2009
Christmas Program 12-17-09
Please drop your child off in the classroom at 6:30pm and then head to the hall- Seat fill up quickly! After the program is over you can pick your child back up in the classroom.
12.14.2009
Week of December 14th
*No spelling words this week- sight word testing.
* Wed. December 16th- K-2 mass at 8:30 am. Progress reports go home.
*Thurs. December 17th- Christmas program at 7:00pm in the hall. Wear green, red and black!
*Fri. December 18th- green/red/white and Santa hat free dress. 12:00pm dismissal.
* Winter break packets and Christmas present from Miss Battung went home Monday to ensure everyone got one :) Enjoy over vacation!
* Wed. December 16th- K-2 mass at 8:30 am. Progress reports go home.
*Thurs. December 17th- Christmas program at 7:00pm in the hall. Wear green, red and black!
*Fri. December 18th- green/red/white and Santa hat free dress. 12:00pm dismissal.
* Winter break packets and Christmas present from Miss Battung went home Monday to ensure everyone got one :) Enjoy over vacation!
11.24.2009
Week of November 30th
This week we are focusing on the short e sound, initial r and l blends (frog/flag) and drawing conclusions when reading.
Please keep working on flashcards at home! We will continue with timed tests (100 problems in 5 minutes) in the classroom to improve proficiency with basic facts.
Please keep working on flashcards at home! We will continue with timed tests (100 problems in 5 minutes) in the classroom to improve proficiency with basic facts.
11.23.2009
11.21.2009
Week of November 23rd
No spelling words this week.
Wednesday, Nov. 25- First and second grade feast and noon dismissal. No need to pack a lunch today :)
Thursday, Nov. 26- Thanksgiving! Read a turkey day book!
Friday, Nov. 27- No School! Don’t forget to read!
Wednesday, Nov. 25- First and second grade feast and noon dismissal. No need to pack a lunch today :)
Thursday, Nov. 26- Thanksgiving! Read a turkey day book!
Friday, Nov. 27- No School! Don’t forget to read!
11.19.2009
11.10.2009
Week of November 16th
Wednesday, Nov. 18- Noon dismissal; Parent conferences
Thursday, Nov. 19- Noon dismissal; Parent conferences. Last day to submit book orders!
Friday, Nov. 20 Noon dismissal; Parent conferences
Thursday, Nov. 19- Noon dismissal; Parent conferences. Last day to submit book orders!
Friday, Nov. 20 Noon dismissal; Parent conferences
* Please make sure you are at school, outside the classroom, ready and waiting for your conference time. We are allotted only 15 minutes and in consideration of others I will be beginning promptly at our scheduled meeting time and will not be extending meeting times. Thank you in advance!
* Also, please note that the first and second grade feast will take place on Wednesday, November 25- check the fish folder for details or stop by class and sign up to bring something!
Week of November 9th
Wednesday, Nov. 11- No school, Veterans Day
Friday, Nov. 13- Chapter 3 math test!
Friday, Nov. 13- Chapter 3 math test!
10.30.2009
Week of November 2nd
Tuesday , Nov. 3- First Grade Free Dress! We finally got our first PERFECT- 6 days with no tardies!
Thursday, Nov. 5th- Field trip to Cabrillo Marine Aquarium! Remember to pack a bag lunch and bottled water and wear your PE clothes (I would suggest sweatpants and sweater because of the cool weather).
IMPORTANT NOTES
We haven’t brought in any cans in first grade. Please send in empty aluminum cans for us to bring on our field trip to donate. Part of our admission is to bring 1 large bag of cans for recycling!
Thursday, Nov. 5th- Field trip to Cabrillo Marine Aquarium! Remember to pack a bag lunch and bottled water and wear your PE clothes (I would suggest sweatpants and sweater because of the cool weather).
IMPORTANT NOTES
We haven’t brought in any cans in first grade. Please send in empty aluminum cans for us to bring on our field trip to donate. Part of our admission is to bring 1 large bag of cans for recycling!
10.26.2009
Week of October 26th
Tuesday, Oct. 27- PTA meeting at 6:00pm.
Wednesday, Oct. 28- All school mass at 8:30am.
Friday, Oct. 30- Halloween Parade! Come dressed in a school appropriate costume; weapons are not permitted. Also make sure it is comfortable enough to wear the whole day.
IMPORTANT NOTES
Thank you to everyone who volunteered to join us on next month’s field trip. J If you were unable to accompany us this time, I will surely keep you in mind for our next opportunity!
Please send in empty aluminum cans for us to bring on our field trip to donate. They ask that we bring 1 large bag of cans for recycling.
MATH- we are moving from addition to subtraction. Please incorporate both in your nightly flashcard practice.
Wednesday, Oct. 28- All school mass at 8:30am.
Friday, Oct. 30- Halloween Parade! Come dressed in a school appropriate costume; weapons are not permitted. Also make sure it is comfortable enough to wear the whole day.
IMPORTANT NOTES
Thank you to everyone who volunteered to join us on next month’s field trip. J If you were unable to accompany us this time, I will surely keep you in mind for our next opportunity!
Please send in empty aluminum cans for us to bring on our field trip to donate. They ask that we bring 1 large bag of cans for recycling.
MATH- we are moving from addition to subtraction. Please incorporate both in your nightly flashcard practice.
10.21.2009
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium Field Trip!
Please complete the field trip form and return with the $4 as soon as possible. Also, The Aquarium asks that we bring a large bag of aluminum cans to donate for recycling. Please send in any empty aluminum cans to school for our collection! Thank You!
Girl Scouts Wanted!
Calling all girls for Girl Scouts! Join our local Girl Scouts troop for fun and service learning. Meetings held Mondays after school, 3:15-5:00. Contact Victoria Rueda, or vcarrueda@yahoo.com or Mary Salazar-Diaz, me_salazar@hotmail.com.
10.19.2009
Week of October 19
Wednesday, Oct. 21- K-2 mass at 8:30am.
Friday, Oct. 23- Chapter 2 math test! Study hard Thursday night!
* Important Notes*
Only half the class has their flashcards but everyone needs them. Please study every night! A classroom parent informed me that flashcards can be pruchased at the 99 cent store.
Friday, Oct. 23- Chapter 2 math test! Study hard Thursday night!
* Important Notes*
Only half the class has their flashcards but everyone needs them. Please study every night! A classroom parent informed me that flashcards can be pruchased at the 99 cent store.
10.07.2009
Week of October 12
Monday, Oct. 12- No school, teacher in-service
Tuesday, Oct. 13- First PS science unit begins with Mrs. Rhalter!
* Important Notes*
ADDITION FLASHCARDS
If your child does not have a set of addition flashcards to practice with at home please get them now! The flashcards should be up to sums of 20. Any higher are not necessary for now. We must master the basics first!
We have begun our weekly language arts routine! You will see the following assessments start coming home on a weekly basis, in addition to the spelling test. Please take the time to review these paper with your child at home. Congratulate them on a job well done and/or go over any mistakes.
1. Two reading test- One is comprehension of the week's story and the other is vocabulary skills and comprehension skills
2. Writing for sounds sentences- One grade is for handwriting (neatness/slant/letter formation/spacing) and the other is language (grammar/mechanics/spelling application).
Tuesday, Oct. 13- First PS science unit begins with Mrs. Rhalter!
* Important Notes*
ADDITION FLASHCARDS
If your child does not have a set of addition flashcards to practice with at home please get them now! The flashcards should be up to sums of 20. Any higher are not necessary for now. We must master the basics first!
We have begun our weekly language arts routine! You will see the following assessments start coming home on a weekly basis, in addition to the spelling test. Please take the time to review these paper with your child at home. Congratulate them on a job well done and/or go over any mistakes.
1. Two reading test- One is comprehension of the week's story and the other is vocabulary skills and comprehension skills
2. Writing for sounds sentences- One grade is for handwriting (neatness/slant/letter formation/spacing) and the other is language (grammar/mechanics/spelling application).
10.01.2009
October 5- October 9
Fire Safety Week! At the end of the week you will see the activity book we have been working on come home- please go over this with your son/daughter and be sure to do pages 7 and 12 as a family at home.
MATH
Please get a set of addition flashcards to keep at home if you don’t already have them (subtraction will be coming soon). We’ve started chapter 2, addition, and I will be conducting addition time tests to ensure that all children have their math facts memorized. Addition is very much drill and memorization so practicing at home helps significantly!
There were three cases of head lice last week at school, one in first grade. Please remind your son/daughter that they should not be sharing hair accessories, hats, combs, brushes and should not touch/play with other children's hair.
MATH
Please get a set of addition flashcards to keep at home if you don’t already have them (subtraction will be coming soon). We’ve started chapter 2, addition, and I will be conducting addition time tests to ensure that all children have their math facts memorized. Addition is very much drill and memorization so practicing at home helps significantly!
There were three cases of head lice last week at school, one in first grade. Please remind your son/daughter that they should not be sharing hair accessories, hats, combs, brushes and should not touch/play with other children's hair.
9.28.2009
Sept. 28- Oct. 2
Wednesday, Sept. 30- All school mass at 8:30am
Friday, Oct. 2- chapter 1 math test
Please use the resources in the fish folder when doing homework, that’s what they are there for! We are working on number order and greater than/less than and using the number line and hundred chart can help your child. Also reference the alphabet when doing spelling homework to see how to correctly print letters.
Friday, Oct. 2- chapter 1 math test
Please use the resources in the fish folder when doing homework, that’s what they are there for! We are working on number order and greater than/less than and using the number line and hundred chart can help your child. Also reference the alphabet when doing spelling homework to see how to correctly print letters.
9.18.2009
September 21- September 25
Monday, Sept. 21- No school for students. Teacher technology in-service
Tuesday, Sept. 22- Hot lunch starts!
Wednesday, Sept. 23- K-2 mass at 8:30am and PE day
Thursday, Sept. 24- School picture day! Please dress in full and proper uniform!
Friday, Sept. 25- School spirit day! Students may wear blue and yellow :) Spelling test.
* Important Note*
Any student who has not turned in supplies- including $5.00 and large painting t-shirt- must do so this week! Several permission slips will be going home (family life/photography/Internet), please make sure you sign them and return them to school as soon as possible!
Keep the homework paper in the front of the fish folder so your son/daughter can write down their homework every day!
Tuesday, Sept. 22- Hot lunch starts!
Wednesday, Sept. 23- K-2 mass at 8:30am and PE day
Thursday, Sept. 24- School picture day! Please dress in full and proper uniform!
Friday, Sept. 25- School spirit day! Students may wear blue and yellow :) Spelling test.
* Important Note*
Any student who has not turned in supplies- including $5.00 and large painting t-shirt- must do so this week! Several permission slips will be going home (family life/photography/Internet), please make sure you sign them and return them to school as soon as possible!
Keep the homework paper in the front of the fish folder so your son/daughter can write down their homework every day!
9.17.2009
What is first grade studying?
Language Arts- short a. -an -ap -at. nouns. verbs. predicting. sequencing. classifying. following oral directions. sentences that begin with capitol letter and end with a period.
Religion- ch.1 God Loves Us.
Math- ch.1 Numbers and Patterns. counting numbers to 20. comparing numbers. ordinals.graphs.
Social Studies- ch.1 Rules and Laws.
Science- unit study will begin Oct. 13
Art- following directions. fine motor skills, cutting and coloring.
Music- rescheduled to begin Sept. 24
Religion- ch.1 God Loves Us.
Math- ch.1 Numbers and Patterns. counting numbers to 20. comparing numbers. ordinals.graphs.
Social Studies- ch.1 Rules and Laws.
Science- unit study will begin Oct. 13
Art- following directions. fine motor skills, cutting and coloring.
Music- rescheduled to begin Sept. 24
9.10.2009
First Week...
Welcome and thank you for checking in with first grade! I am looking forward to a wonderful school year with a wonderful group a beautiful minds and children :) I can't wait to work with you to help your children succeed and achieve. I will be working on this blog to keep you posted with classroom happenings and reminders to the best of my ability- but please keep on the lookout for information to be sent regularly through our FISH folders.
Reminders:
*Back to School Night is Tuesday, September 15. Plan on being there! Important information will be shared.
*First grade has PE on Wednesdays. PE begins this Wednesday, September 16th. Please make sure your child is dressed appropriately for PE, including proper sneakers. If you are unsure of the school PE uniform please check with the office.
*We are scheduled to begin music on Thursday, September 17th. Ask your son/daughter about it Thursday evening :)
Reminders:
*Back to School Night is Tuesday, September 15. Plan on being there! Important information will be shared.
*First grade has PE on Wednesdays. PE begins this Wednesday, September 16th. Please make sure your child is dressed appropriately for PE, including proper sneakers. If you are unsure of the school PE uniform please check with the office.
*We are scheduled to begin music on Thursday, September 17th. Ask your son/daughter about it Thursday evening :)
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