May 3 Newsletter

Mrs. Bali’s First Grade News

May 3, 2013

Review of our week:

         We have had a really fun week.  We have been practicing for our program.  It turned out really nice.  I was happy to see so many of you there.  We are still working on story problems and will be starting on money.  We have been doing some really fun writings for our portfolios.  It is so fun to see the improvement they have made over the year.  We only have a couple of weeks left.  If you could still like to do a Family Fun Day, please let me know. We had a great time on our field trip.  

Animal Reports:

         I have assigned each student an animal to do an oral report on.  I have included all of the information. I would like you to help your child write it a report form and not just answer the questions.  Please check the paper in your child’s backpack, so you will know when your child is scheduled to do their report.  If you have any questions please let me know.  You are welcome to come and watch.

Reading Moms:

         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.  Next week will be the last week to come in and read.  Thanks again for everything you have done this year. 

Last Book Order:

         I sent home the last book order.  They will be due back by Wednesday, May 7.  There are a lot of really fun books in this order.  It would be a great way to get your child come books they can read over the summer.  You can order online or send it with your child.

Field Day and Field Trip:

         I could still use 1 more parent to help on Field Day if anybody is interested.

         If your child has not turned in their permission slip, I need it back on Monday.  Also, remember we will all be eating school lunch, please pay the office. 

Party:

         Another teacher told me gives her class a party when they have had 100% attendance for 25 days.  I decided to do that.  We started on November 1 and we only have 22 days of 100% attendance as of today.  I thought we would have it by Christmas.  If we earn it, we will do it the last week of school.  I was thinking we would do some fun Minute to Win it Games.  It will probably be the Thursday of the last week of school.  I would need a few parents to come in and help with that. 

Upcoming Events:

·      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)