January 11 Newsletter

Mrs. Bali’s First Grade News

January 11, 2012

Review of our week:

         We have been reviewing and getting back into our routine.  In math we have been reviewing addition, subtraction and time.  I will send copy of subtraction flash cards home next week. Please work with your child on these math facts. Your child needs to know their math facts up to 20.

         In reading I have been doing a lot of assessing, trying to get every child on their appropriate reading level.  It is so important your child is reading for 20 minutes EVERY night.

Homework:

         I am sending home a math worksheet as well as a comprehension worksheet.  The story in the comprehension worksheet should be easy for your child to read, I really want you to work with them the comprehension strategy it teaches.         

         I know it was hard to do the reading homework in the month of December, thank you for those of you who took the time to read with your child.  There are still some who never turned in their reading records.  I would like those returned with your signature every week even if they are not all filled in.  I really need to know how much your child is reading.

         I am also sending home a paper with a packet of hot chocolate.  I would like you to help your child make it, let  them drink it and then they need to fill out the paper with it.  They need to use their 5 senses and come up with 3 adjectives to describe the hot chocolate for each of the senses.  So, they will need to come up with 3 adjectives that describes how it looks and so on.  I have told them how to do this.

Book Orders:

         I am sending home the January Book Orders.  If you would like to order books, please return your order by Thursday, January 17.  You can also order online.  The code for our class is L9GWX.

Field Trip:

         We are going on a Field Trip on Thursday, January 24.  We are going to watch the play Annie.  I am sending home the permission slip.  If you can, I need every child to bring $1 to pay for their ticket.  Please make sure they are here on time that day and that they have a good coat and walking shoes.

Parents:

         From now on, when you come to the school for anything you will need to check in at the office and get a pass.  If you don’t have your pass, I am suppose to ask you to go back to the office and check in.  So, please do it on your way in.  You don’t have to if you are just dropping your child off.

F.Y.I’s:

* Remember to save your Box Tops and send them with your child.

* Next Friday in P.E. they are having a toy day. They can bring a toy that fits in their backpack.

* Now that the holidays are over, if you are interested in doing a Family Fun Day, please let me know.  I have included the available dates for the next couple of months.

* The Spelling Bee is in February.  If your child is interested, they need to be practicing those words.

*The science fair will be coming up in March.  I will be sending home more information when it gets closer. 

* It is the end of the quarter today.  I will be sending home progress reports next week.  With the progress report I will be sending home a paper showing you what homework and reading records your child as turned in for this quarter and last quarter.

* The office has asked us to ask you to make arrangements with your child of how they are going to get home before they come to school.  I know sometimes things change and that’s ok, but if you know before hand, please let them know.

* I have several students who are coming late.  I really need you to make sure they are here on time.

* Remember, that if your child is not going to be at school, you need to call and excuse them.  If the office has not heard from you by 10:00, they will be calling. It would really help Mrs. Smith out if you could call and let her know.

Upcoming Events:

·      Monday, January 21 – No School (MLK)

* Thursday, January 24 – Field Trip (Annie Play)

·      Friday, January 25 – Celebrate Katie’s ½ Birthday

·      Friday, January 25 – Family Fun Day (Pratt Family) 

·      Friday, February 1 – Celebrate Rae’s Birthday

·      Friday, February 1 – Family Fun Day

·      Friday, February 8 – Family Fun Day

·      Thursday, February 14 – Valentine’s Party

·      Friday, February 15 – Family Fun Day

·      Monday, February 18 – No School (President’s Day)

·      Friday, February 22 – Family Fun Day

·      Monday, February 25 – Spelling Bee 2:00

·      Friday, March 1 – Celebrate Amanda’s Birthday

·      March 4-8 – SEP Week (School gets out at 2:30)

·      Friday, March 8 – Celebrate Tyler’s Birthday

·      Monday, March 11 – Spring Pictures

·      Friday, March 15 – Family Fun Day

·      Friday, March 15 – End of 3^rd Quarter

·      Monday, March 18 – Celebrate Rachel’s Birthday

·      Wednesday, March 20 – Kindergarten Registration

·      Friday, March 22 – Family Fun Day

·      Friday, March 22 – Science Fair

·      March 27-29 – No School (Spring Break)