May 1 Newsletter

Mrs. Bali’s First Grade News

May 1, 2015

Review of our week:

         We finished our chapter on graphing.  I was really happy with how everybody did on the test.  We started on shapes.  We are starting to do some really fun writings for the end of the year.. 

         We had so much fun on our field trip.  If any of you are going to be buying flowers, Ladybug nursery is a great place to go.  They were really nice and let all of the first graders plant a flower to bring home.  They also gave each class a package of ladybugs.  It would be nice if we could support them.

Book Order:

         I am sending home 1 more book order.  There are some really fun books in the orders.  This is a great way to get some books for your child to read over the summer.  A lot of them have the Guided Reading level listed on there.  If you have any questions, please let me know.  They will be due by Thursday, May 7.

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. 

Fluency Reading Passage:

         Along with the fluency page this week, I have included several other passages.  We will be doing our Dibels testing on Wednesday, May 13.  The passages I am sending home are the kind of passages your child will be reading for this test.  The benchmark goal for the end of the year is 47 WPM with an accuracy rate of 90%.  I would really like you to have your child practice reading some of these passages, to prepare for the Dibels test.

Library Books:

         Library books were due back yesterday.  If your child still has their library books, please help them find them or you will need to pay for them.

Reading Parents:

         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. 

Upcoming Events:

* Thursday, May 7 – First Grade Program @2:00 in the gym

         * Thursday, May 7 – Celebrate Hailey’s Birthday

         * Friday, May 8 – Family Fun Day (Nielson Family)

         * Monday, May 11 – Celebrate Evelyn’s Birthday

         * Tuesday, May 12 – Celebrate Aidan’s Birthday

         * Friday, May 15 – Family Fun Day (Aullman Family)

         * Tuesday, May 19 – Celebrate Dylan’s Birthday

         * Thursday, May 21 – Celebrate Davin’s Birthday

         * Thursday, May 21 – Field Day

         * Friday, May 22 – Last Day of School