March 22 Newsletter

Mrs. Bali’s First Grade News

March 22, 2013

Review of our week:

         In math we have been working place value and reviewing. I have also been doing some assessing. We finished up our Brassica Rapa unit.  We also wrote some really good “How To Catch a Leprechaun” stories.  We also worked on Antonyms.   We also had the Science Fair yesterday.  We will have our store for the end of the quarter next week.

Progress Reports:

I am sending them home today.  I would really like you to look at these and see if there is anything your child could work on.  I did mark most of the students with a slash with their math facts.  They know how to do them, but they do not know the facts yet.  This is something they could all be working on.

FYI’s:

* Library on Tuesday, please make sure your child has their books.

* Keep saving those Box Tops.

* We will be walking to CAL Ranch on Tuesday.  Please make sure your child has good walking shoes on and bring a jacket depending on the weather.  If you have not turned in their permission slip, please do it on Monday.

* There were a few of you who talked about doing a Family Fun, but didn’t schedule one.  If you would like to still do one, please get with me so we can schedule a time.

* I won’t be doing a newsletter next.  I am also not sending home homework or spelling words for next week.  The spelling words I am sending home are for the following week.

* Please make sure your child reads over the break.  We are still trying to earn the Reading Celebration and the chance to see Mr. Oldroyd kiss a pig.

* When we get back from Easter we will be doing a Flat Stanley project.  I will need each child to bring me an address of somebody who we can send their Flat Stanley to.  I will send some information, but I just wanted you to be thinking about it.

Upcoming Events:

·      Monday, March 25 – Easter Party

·      Tuesday, March 26 – Field Trip to CAL Ranch

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

·      Thursday, April 4 – Celebrate Dontay’s Birthday

·      Friday, April 5 – Family Fun Day (Taylor Family 10:30)

·      Friday, April 5 – Family Fun Day

·      Monday, April 8 – Arts Night 6:30

·      Friday, April 12 – Family Fun Day

·      Friday, April 19 – Celebrate Alex’s Birthday

·      Friday, April 19 – Family Fun Day

·      Monday, April 22 – Celebrate Jonas’ Birthday

·      Friday, April 26 – Family Fun Day (Bryan Family)

·      Wednesday, May 1 – Celebrate Brooklyn’s Birthday

·      Friday, May 3 – Family Fun Day

·      Friday, May 17 – Family Fun Day

·      Monday, May 20 – Reading Celebration (If we earn it.)

·      Tuesday, May 21 – Field Day

·      Friday, May 24 – Last Day of School

March 25 Newsletter

Mrs. Bali’s First Grade News

March 15, 2013

Review of our week:

         Thanks for coming to SEP’s last week.  In math we have been working on place value and.  I have also been doing some assessing.  We have been doing some fun writing pieces for St. Patrick’s Day.  We watched the school play yesterday.  They did a great job.

Homework:

         When your child is doing their reading homework they need to have somebody listen to them.  After they have read the story have them retell the story to you and use the cards.  The take home books are on your child’s independent level.  They should be pretty easy for them.  At this point I want them to really work on their comprehension and fluency.  If you would like to take your child to the city library and get them other books to read as well as the one they are reading from the take home library that would be great. 

         The comprehension homework I have been sending home really needs to be done with a parent.   I would really like you to help your child with this.   I would also like you to look over their math homework I am getting a lot of papers with the wrong answers on them.

Reading Celebration:

         Every year the PTA does a reading celebration and to be able to go to the celebration your child has had to earn their ticket there with reading records.  This year they decided that the school is going to earn it together.  As a school we have to read 1 Million minutes to earn the celebration.  If they do that and then read an extra 500,000 minutes, Mr. Oldroyd will kiss a pig.  They kids are pretty excited about it.  I really need you to make sure your child is reading and TURNING IN THEIR READING RECORDS.  If they read more than the 20 minutes to color in the shamrock, just make a note underneath the shamrock of how many extra minutes they read.  If you have any questions, please let me know.

        

Teacher Requests:

         Starting in April there will be a form on the school web site.  You will need to print this form, fill it out and bring it in to the office.  They will be excepting them for first 2 weeks in April.  Mr. Oldroyd will not accept them after this.

         We will start putting class lists together.  If you know your child is not going to be at our school next year please let me know and I will let the office know.  Thanks

FYI’s:

* We have library on Tuesday, please send your child’s library books.

* We are going on a Field Trip on Tuesday, March 26.  We will be walking over the C-A-L Ranch to learn about animal characteristics and habitats.  I am sending a permission slip, please sign and return it by March 21.

        

* Keep saving those Box Tops.     

* I just wanted to thank those moms who have been coming into read.  I know this time of year gets crazy.  I really do appreciate the time you take to come in and read. I also wanted to thank those who help with things at home, it make a big difference. THANKS!!!

Upcoming Events:

·      Monday, March 18 – Celebrate Rachel’s Birthday

·      Wednesday, March 20 – Kindergarten Registration

·      Friday, March 22 – Science Fair

·      Friday, March 22 – Family Fun Day (Price Family)

·      Monday, March 25 – Easter Party

·      Tuesday, March 26 – Field Trip to CAL Ranch

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

·      Thursday, April 4 – Celebrate Dontay’s Birthday

·      Friday, April 5 – Family Fun Day (Taylor Family 10:30)

·      Friday, April 5 – Family Fun Day

·      Friday, April 12 – Family Fun Day

·      Friday, April 19 – Celebrate Alex’s Birthday

·      Friday, April 19 – Family Fun Day

·      Monday, April 22 – Celebrate Jonas’ Birthday

·      Friday, April 26 – Family Fun Day (Bryan Family)

·      Wednesday, May 1 – Celebrate Brooklyn’s Birthday

·      Friday, May 3 – Family Fun Day