November 15 Newsletter

Mrs. Bali’s First Grade News

November 15, 2019

Review of our week:

         This week in Math we have been working on using addition to help us subtract.  We will be having a math test next week.  I have been doing some benchmarking moving reading levels.  

Homework:

         I know this time of year is very busy. Please encourage your child to fill out their reading record right after they are finished reading, so you don’t have to try and remember at the end of the month how many days they read.

         There are several students who are not bringing their take home books back every day.  This is a great resource and some are not taking advantage of it.  Please make sure your child reads their book every night and brings it back, so they can get a new one the next day. 

Gingerbread Houses:

         We are going to be making gingerbread houses on Friday, December 13 at 2:00.  If you could donate a small bag of candy or a container of white frosting, I would really appreciate it.  The candy can be M&M’s, small candy canes, peppermints, skittles, smarties, red hots, or anything else you think would look nice on a gingerbread house. 

         I would also like to invite all parents that want to, to come in and help with the gingerbread houses.   If you can donate something please have it here by Wednesday, December 11, so I will know how much candy and frosting I will need to get.

        

Upcoming Events:

·      Friday, November 22 – Family Fun Day (Davis Family)

·      Monday, November 25 – Celebrate Claire’s Birthday

·      Tuesday, November 26 – Celebrate Jayson’s Birthday

·      November 27-29 – No School Thanksgiving Break

·      Thursday, December 5 – Celebrate Emersyn’s Birthday

·      Friday, December 6 – Celebrate Westin’s ½ Birthday

·      Friday, December 6 – Family Fun Day

·      Wednesday December 11 – Stuff for gingerbread houses due.

·      Friday, December 13 – Make gingerbread houses @2:00

·      Thursday, December 19 – Celebrate Jack’s Birthday

·      Friday, December 20 – Christmas Party @ 2:00

·      Friday, December 20 – End of 2^nd Quarter

·      December 21-January 5 -Christmas Break

·      Monday, January 6 – School resumes

·      Monday, January 6 – Celebrate Dylan’s Birthday

·      Friday, January 10 – Family Fun Day

·      Monday, January 20 – No School (MLK)

·      Friday, January 24 – Family Fun Day

·      Friday, January 31 – Family Fun Day

November 8 Newsletter

Mrs. Bali’s First Grade News

November 8, 2019

Review of our week:

         In math we started on Chapter 4(Subtraction strategies). I will make a copy of subtraction flashcards and send them home next week. Please, take some time to help your child practice these. You can also purchase a set from Walmart for just a few dollars

         Thank you for those of you who sent information about your veterans.  We learned some really neat things.  If you have not sent the information in, you can still do it next week.

        

Homework:

         I can’t stress to you enough how important it is that your child is reading every night.  Your child should be reading the full 20 minutes by now.  They are doing it in class, so I know they can do it at home also.  I also have several students who are not practicing their sight words.  This really holds them back from advancing in their reading.

Box Tops:

         As you are doing your baking and cooking for the Holidays, make sure you are keeping your Box Tops. 

Upcoming Events:

·      Friday, November 15 – Family Fun Day (Davis Family)

·      Friday, November 22 – Family Fun Day

·      Monday, November 25 – Celebrate Claire’s Birthday

·      Tuesday, November 26 – Celebrate Jayson’s Birthday

·      November 27-29 – No School Thanksgiving Break

November 1 Newsletter

Mrs. Bali’s First Grade News

November 1, 2019

Review of our week:

We finished up our chapter on addition strategies.  We will start subtraction next week. I am also sending home a copy of some addition flahcards.

 I am so happy about the reading levels.  I can really tell who is reading at home.  It is making a big difference with their reading abilities.   

If you have a Veteran in your family, please find out any information about them an send a picture of you can.  I will display the pictures and information and then I will put it in your child’s portfolio.

F.Y.I’s:

*Please make sure your child is brining at least a jacket if not a coat (we will need them soon) everyday, as it starts to get cold.  You never know from 1 day to the next what it will be like when we go out.  We go out to recess 3 times a day.  They need something to keep them warm.

* Library is on Tuesday for our class.  The last couple of weeks several in our class have not brought their books back. Please make sure your child has their books back on Tuesday.

Book Orders:

         I am sending home the Book Orders for November. If you are ordering books for Christmas just let me know, so I can pull them.  I will keep them and let you know when they come.  If you would like to order books they are due back by Friday, November 8^th. There is a link at the bottom of my email.  

Upcoming Events:

·      Tuesday, November 5 -  Field Trip to SUU for the play

·      Friday, November 8 – Family Fun Day

·      Friday, November 15 – Family Fun Day

·      Friday, November 22 – Family Fun Day

·      Monday, November 25 – Celebrate Claire’s Birthday

·      Tuesday, November 26 – Celebrate Jayson’s Birthday

·      November 27-29 – No School Thanksgiving Break

***I still have several students who have not turned in their permission slips.  I need them on Monday.