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