March 14 Newsletter

Mrs. Bali’s First Grade News

March 14, 2014

Review of our week:

         Thanks for coming to SEP’s last week.  In math we are starting a chapter on place value.  I was very impressed with the math scores on our last test.  I have also been doing some assessing.  We have been doing some fun writing pieces for St. Patrick’s Day.

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.  I didn’t send any math this week.

DIBELS Scores:

         Dr. Pickett has asked us to send a letter telling you about your child’s DIBELS’ scores.  I did send these home, in January after we did the test.  On the paper it gives you some ideas on ways you could work with your child on areas they didn’t meet the benchmark goal.  If you have any questions, just let me know.

Upcoming Events:

·      Friday, March 14 – End of 3^rd Quarter

·      Monday, March 17 – Art’s Night @ 6:30

·      Wednesday, March 19 – Celebrate Izi’s Birthday

·      Thursday, March 20 – Celebrate Emma’s Birthday

·      Friday, March 21 – Family Fun Day

·      Friday March 21 – Science Fair

·      Wednesday, March 26 – Celebrate Ashlyn’s Birthday

·      Friday, March 28 – Family Fun Day (Carter Family)

·      Wednesday, April 2 – Celebrate Matthew’s Birthday

·      Wednesday, April 2 – Kindergarten Registration

·      Friday, April 4 – Family Fun Day (Newbold Family)

·      Monday, April 7 – Celebrate Shelby’s Birthday

·      Friday, April 11 – Family Fun Day (Bohn Family)

·      April 16-18 – No School (Easter Break)

·      Tuesday, April 15 – Easter Party

·      Friday, April 25 – Family Fun Day (M Webster Family)

·      Friday, May 2 – Family Fun Day (A Webster Family)

·      Friday, May 9 – Family Fun Day

·      Friday, May 16 – Family Fun Day

·      Monday, May 19 – Celebrate Livi’s Birthday

·      Thursday, May 22 – Celebrate Shaylee’s Birthday

·      Friday, May 23 – Last day of school