Update

We have been working so hard in our classroom. The children are really getting in the swing of things - it feels like we have been working together for more than 18 days!

We have reviewed and practiced the formation of the letters Aa, Bb, Cc, Gg, Hh, Oo. Please practice the sounds and formations at home.

The children are enthused about Writer's Workshop. We have been reading tons of books to see where writers get their ideas.

We are off and running with our stations and guided reading. Please return the manila reading envelopes each night and keep any cut-up sentences at home for practice.

We will begin our Sunshine and Shadows unit next week.

Any papers that are marked in your child's folder can also be kept at home.

PICTURE DAY IS OCTOBER 6TH - MARK YOUR CALENDARS

Bio-Dome

Yesterday, due to the generosity of our PTO, the children got to take part in a presentation about our solar system. The children actually sat in a "planetarium" and learned about the planets and the stars. Please ask them about this exciting experience.

Back to School Night

It was so nice to meet and see many of you last night. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns at any point throughout the year.

Thanks again

Birthday Celebrations

We love to celebrate birthdays in first grade! This year I am asking the parents to send in non-food items into school for birthday celebrations. This can be a small item such as a pencil, eraser, sticker that your child can pass out on their special day. If you would like to come into our classroom to read a story any day during the week of your child's birthday we would love to have you! You can come in at 1:00 during that week to read a short story. Please notify me as to which day you will be coming in.

Thanks

Water Bottles

Please feel free to send your child to school with a water bottle that they can keep at their desks. Water bottles with sports caps are the best or a top that opens and closes easily.

Thanks!