What a beautiful fall afternoon!
This week in our 1/2 class we have continued to establish routines in reader's workshop. All fall assessments are done, so we all have a book box full of books that are just right. Today we learned about how to choose a "good fit" book. We talked about how reading books that are just right for us, help us become stronger.
In writing workshop we have launched our narrative writing unit. We started by completing a "heart map" to think about the places, events and people that are in our heart. These are all great story starters. Ask your child what they put in their heart map.
We have a field trip to Mill Stone for PE next Wednesday. I only have about half of the permission slips back. Please send them in ASAP so that we can all attend the trip. If you are able to join us, and drive please let me know.
Enjoy the weekend!
Thursday, September 28, 2017
Thursday, September 21, 2017
Hike Day
Good Morning!
Hike Day is Friday, September 29th. The kitchen needs a count by this Friday, the 22nd, for bag lunches. Please email me right away if your child needs a bag lunch for the hike. Thanks!
Hike Day is Friday, September 29th. The kitchen needs a count by this Friday, the 22nd, for bag lunches. Please email me right away if your child needs a bag lunch for the hike. Thanks!
Tuesday, September 19, 2017
This week
Happy Tuesday!
We are busy learning and having fun at school. During reader's workshop we are continuing to read stories that demonstrate attributes of a strong learner. Students are recognizing when they are empathetic and when they are optimistic. This week our focus is on persistence.
We are working on building our "read to self" stamina. Yesterday we read for 17 minutes. We set our goal for 18 minutes. When we reach that goal we will have a reading celebration! Ask your child what they are reading during that time.
We have also introduced partner read this week. I love watching how much joy there is when children read together!
In first grade math we continue to work on math routines and make 10 strategies. We are also working on handwriting during that time.
We are wrapping up our mini-unit on poetry and song writing and will begin our narrative writing unit the end of this week.
Today I will go to the bank to determine how much the gift card will be that we send off to Texas (we have a lot of change :). We will purchase a book to sign and send as well from our class.
Enjoy this warm weather!
We are busy learning and having fun at school. During reader's workshop we are continuing to read stories that demonstrate attributes of a strong learner. Students are recognizing when they are empathetic and when they are optimistic. This week our focus is on persistence.
We are working on building our "read to self" stamina. Yesterday we read for 17 minutes. We set our goal for 18 minutes. When we reach that goal we will have a reading celebration! Ask your child what they are reading during that time.
We have also introduced partner read this week. I love watching how much joy there is when children read together!
In first grade math we continue to work on math routines and make 10 strategies. We are also working on handwriting during that time.
We are wrapping up our mini-unit on poetry and song writing and will begin our narrative writing unit the end of this week.
Today I will go to the bank to determine how much the gift card will be that we send off to Texas (we have a lot of change :). We will purchase a book to sign and send as well from our class.
Enjoy this warm weather!
Monday, September 11, 2017
This week
Hello Families,
First,let me say thank you for encouraging your children to collect or donate money toward our sister classroom in Katy, TX (just outside of Houston). Lucy Boe has 42 students and is hoping to purchase a rug, leveled books and pillows for her temporary classroom. We had a couple of gentlemen in our classroom collect donations from people at their campground over the weekend. With that and donations from a couple of other children, we have around $430. I will continue to accept donations until Friday. I would like to get the Amazon card out as soon as possible.
This week in our class we are working on the word "Empathy". Along with optimistic, it is critical to have empathy in order to care for others and learn. We read the book Chrysanthemum, this morning with Mrs. Christy. The children all wrote letters to you that they should have in their bags. These letters are asking about the origin of their name. Please feel free to scribe for your child, but have a discussion with them about their name. This is their homework. I would like to have it back on Wednesday, Thursday at the latest. With this information, they will be creating a poem, song or rap about their name and why it is special.
Thanks again for sharing your kiddos with me! We are having a great time together.
First,let me say thank you for encouraging your children to collect or donate money toward our sister classroom in Katy, TX (just outside of Houston). Lucy Boe has 42 students and is hoping to purchase a rug, leveled books and pillows for her temporary classroom. We had a couple of gentlemen in our classroom collect donations from people at their campground over the weekend. With that and donations from a couple of other children, we have around $430. I will continue to accept donations until Friday. I would like to get the Amazon card out as soon as possible.
This week in our class we are working on the word "Empathy". Along with optimistic, it is critical to have empathy in order to care for others and learn. We read the book Chrysanthemum, this morning with Mrs. Christy. The children all wrote letters to you that they should have in their bags. These letters are asking about the origin of their name. Please feel free to scribe for your child, but have a discussion with them about their name. This is their homework. I would like to have it back on Wednesday, Thursday at the latest. With this information, they will be creating a poem, song or rap about their name and why it is special.
Thanks again for sharing your kiddos with me! We are having a great time together.
Thursday, September 7, 2017
Hurricane Harvey Help
Good Morning,
First, Thank you all for coming last night. It was wonderful to touch base with so many of you.
I forgot to mention last night that we have adopted a classroom in Texas. The teacher, Lucy, that we have been matched with had to leave evacuate quickly and was unable to save anything. She is in need of a new carpet, leveled books and pillows. It feels like the best way to support her needs is to purchase an amazon gift card. I spoke with the children about this and a couple of students have already brought in their coin collections :) If your family is able to contribute in any way, I will be collecting money until next Friday, September 15th. I would like to send the gift card on Saturday. If you have any of these items that you would like to ship, I can share her address with you.
I hope you have been hearing about exploring things we are passionate about and how to approach learning with optimism.
This group of children are amazing! I am so excited to learn with them this year!! Beth
First, Thank you all for coming last night. It was wonderful to touch base with so many of you.
I forgot to mention last night that we have adopted a classroom in Texas. The teacher, Lucy, that we have been matched with had to leave evacuate quickly and was unable to save anything. She is in need of a new carpet, leveled books and pillows. It feels like the best way to support her needs is to purchase an amazon gift card. I spoke with the children about this and a couple of students have already brought in their coin collections :) If your family is able to contribute in any way, I will be collecting money until next Friday, September 15th. I would like to send the gift card on Saturday. If you have any of these items that you would like to ship, I can share her address with you.
I hope you have been hearing about exploring things we are passionate about and how to approach learning with optimism.
This group of children are amazing! I am so excited to learn with them this year!! Beth
Friday, September 1, 2017
First Week
What a wonderful first week of school. I am amazed how this group of first and second graders have become a team already. We have worked on establishing routines, getting to know each other and learning about our passions. Next week we will work on what it means to be optimistic. We will explore how this can impact our learning.
I hope to see you at parent information night on Wednesday. We will go over our daily routine and chat about what happens during each area of the day.
Have a great long weekend!
I hope to see you at parent information night on Wednesday. We will go over our daily routine and chat about what happens during each area of the day.
Have a great long weekend!
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