April 16 Newsletter

Mrs. Bali’s First Grade News

April 16, 2013

Review of our week:

         In math we have been working on shapes and fractions.  In guided reading we have really been working on comprehension.  We have done some really fun writings.  We have also been working on adding ing to the end of words.  Next week we will start on story problems. 

Please send a jacket with your child.  We still go out, even when it is colder.  I have some who don’t want to go out because they are cold and they don’t have a jacket.  They won’t need it everyday, but please send one everyday. Thanks

Volunteers Needed:

I need 1 parent to come and go on the field trip with us.  It will be on Friday, May 10. We are going to the library, Ladybug Nursery and Discovery Park. I also need either 1 parent all day for field day or 1 parent in the morning and 1 in the afternoon to take our class around.  Field Day is on Tuesday, May 21.

On the field trip your child will need to each school lunch.  If your child usually eats home lunch, you need to pay the office for their lunch for this day.

****** On both of these days, please make sure your child has sunscreen on.  Thanks

Family Fun Days:

         If you would still like to do a Family Fun Day and have not signed up please let me know.  

Reading Helpers:

         I really wanted to thank all of you who have taken the time to come in and read this year.  I know it takes a lot of time, but it really has made a big difference with helping our class learn how to read this year.  The week of May 6-9 will be the last week to come in and read.  Thanks again for everything you have done this year. 

         I also wanted to thank those you who have been doing stuff at home for me.  We have been able to do a lot of really fun things because of you.  It has helped me out a lot.  Thanks

Library Books:

          Tuesday will be the last time we check out books from the Library.  When we go to Library the next week (April 30), we need to have all of our books back on that day.  Please make sure your child returns their Library books by the 30th.

Take Home Library Books:

         We will only have these for the next couple of weeks, please take advantage of it.  We are still trying to earn our Reading Celebration.  The last day for the books will be on 10, so they will all be due on Monday, May 13.  If your child has lost their book, you will need to send $5 to pay for it.

First Grade Music Program:

         Mrs. Leavitt the music teacher has helped the first graders learn a lot of new songs this year.  They are going to perform them in the gym on Thursday, May 2 at 2:00.  You are all welcome to come and watch them.  Please have your child wear their nice school clothes.

Upcoming Events:

·      Monday, April 22 – Celebrate Jonas’ Birthday

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

·      Tuesday, April 30 – Library books are due

·      Wednesday, May 1 – Celebrate Brooklyn’s Birthday

·      Friday, May 3 – Family Fun Day

·      Thursday, May 4 – First Grade Program in the gym @ 2:00

·      Friday, May 10 – Field Trip

·      Monday, May 13 – Take Home books are due

·      Friday, May 17 – Family Fun Day

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

·      Tuesday, May 21 – Field Day

·      Thursday, May 23 – Celebrate Aidan’s Birthday

·      Friday, May 24 – Last Day of School (School gets out at 2:30)