Thursday, May 13, 2021

Week 37

 Save the Dates!  

  • May 17-20- SPIRIT WEEK! 

    • Monday- Moana Monday OR Disney Day

      • Dress up in a Hawaiian Disney character or Disney character of choice

    • Tuesday- Zoo Day

      • Dress as an animal or in animal print

    • Wednesday- (first grade only) Hawaiian Shirt Day!

    • Thursday- PJ Day

      • Bring a beach towel too! 

  • May 17-20- ALOHA to Second Grade Week

  • May 20th- Last Day of School! 

  • Last Day Lunch- I will be providing a yummy lunch for the students. I was hoping to order pizza but with current food restrictions I will be providing some individually wrapped lunches! 


A few notes:

  • Please send in any donation for our Hawaii week by tomorrow. This way I prepare for next week. Thank you!

  • The kids are OBSESSED! Check out Netflex at home, it is full of interactive activities, dances, games, and so much more. It is our new favorite thing to do when we have extra time. 

  • On the last day of school please send a beach towel to school with your child. We will be using them for a picnic lunch! 

  • WOW! Thank you families for signing up to make the last week of first grade so special.  The food donations, supplies, and other Hawaiian items will make the week all the more exciting. Again, I appreciate YOU!



A Look at Next Week: 

ELA

Our last week is all about Hawaii! We will be reading about the unique qualities of each island, luaus, island words, and much more. The week will be complete with pineapple tastings, volcano eruptions, and lots of crafts! Thank you again for the donations! 


MATH

First grade math review. The students will bring home a math workbook we used throughout the school year. What is left in the books can be used as a review this summer. 


SCIENCE 

We need a few more days with our plants, we will send them home next week! 


SOCIAL STUDIES 

We are traveling to various national parks. Using Nearpod our class will take a trip to some special locations across the country!


Thank you for your support, encouragement, and commitment to your child’s first grade year. It was a pleasure to be a part of it! 


Happy summer and stay safe! 

Ms. Reger


Thursday, May 6, 2021

Week 36

 Save the Dates!  

  • May 10th- Devices to be returned to the district 

  • May 11th- Library books due and/or charges for lost books

  • May 14th- Hawaiian Week Donations Due (see below)

  • May 17-20- ALOHA to Second Grade Week

  • Wednesday, May 19th- Hawiian Shirt Day!

  • May 20th- Last Day of School! 


A few notes:

  • ALOHA! We are planning our last week of first grade with much excitement! We are in need of your help to make it extra sweet! Please use the link below to donate. Thank you families! 

  • SIGN UP HERE! 

  • Thank you for all the love and appreciation during Teacher Appreciation Week! It made the week all the more special and it has been my pleasure to be a part of your child’s first grade year!



A Look at Next Week: 

ELA

Next week we will continue with our travels through space as we make our way to the outer solar system. The students are learning so much about the planets in the Milky Way!


MATH

Our geometry unit continues with 3-D shapes! FUN!


SCIENCE 

We are keeping a close eye on our sprouted plants. We hope to send them home on Friday!


SOCIAL STUDIES 

We are traveling to various national parks. Using Nearpod our class will take a trip to some special locations across the country!


Thanks for reading and staying connected!

Ms. Reger


Thursday, April 29, 2021

Week 35

 Save the Dates!  

  • April 30th- May 3rd- Ms. Reger is out 

  • Wednesday, May 5th- First Grade End of Year Test (please be here!)

  • May 3-7- Devices at school all week.

  • May 4th- Spongebob Birthday party during lunch for a chance to win a bike!  

  • May 17-20- ALOHA to Second Grade Week

  • Wednesday, May 19th- Hawiian Shirt Day!

  • May 20th- Last Day of School! 


A few notes:

  • Starting next Monday, May 3, masks will be "strongly recommended" for staff and students in all locations (in and outdoors) provided metrics do not change.

  • On Wednesday we will be doing an end of year test for phonological awareness and fluency. We ask that you do your best to be sure your child is here and be healthy that day. This allows for students to be assessed at the same time as well as helps with make up testing. 

  • On Tuesday, May 4th students have a chance to win a BRAND NEW BIKE! To enter the drawing simply make a birthday card for Spongebob! 

  • Our supplies are well loved, please send a fresh box of 24 count crayons with your child.

  • First grade has some fun stuff planned for the last few weeks of school as we say “Aloha” to second grade! I will be asking for some help with supplies for special projects. Please stay posted for a SignupGenius and help if you can! 

  • Every student needs to bring charged devices on Fridays!  

  • Send your child to school with a water bottle with their name on it. Thanks!



A Look at Next Week: 

ELA 

Devices will be at school all next week, we will be using them to conduct animal research projects.  We will be using Nat Geo Kids to discover fascinating facts about animals! We are also starting our space unit as we travel the solar system!


MATH

Our geometry unit continues with fractions and composing shapes! FUN!


SCIENCE 

The students have officially planted seeds, they will be able to watch their personal plants sprout! 


SOCIAL STUDIES 

We are traveling to various national parks. Using Nearpod our class will take a trip to some special locations across the country!



Thanks for reading and staying connected!

Ms. Reger


Thursday, April 22, 2021

Week 34

 Save the Dates!  

  • April 23rd- Ms. Reger is out 

  • May 3-7- Devices at school all week. 


A few notes:

  • We only have 4 more weeks of first grade! I cannot believe it. What an eventful year we have had. I am continually impressed with each and every one of my students for showing grit, hard work, and kindness. Lets soak up these last few weeks!

  • Thank you families for sending in those great pictures of your child in various habitats. It was fun for them to share about their experiences. 

  • I will be gone on Friday, Mrs. Irish will be here. YAY!

  • Every student needs to bring charged devices on Fridays!  

  • Send your child to school with a water bottle with their name on it. Thanks!



A Look at Next Week: 

ELA 

Now that we have explored the layers of the rainforest we will have a chance to read about the special animals found in each.  The students will be using their devices to find information about a rainforest animal. Just a reminder, please send the devices on Monday the 3rd along with the charger! 


MATH

Our money unit was a fun one! Next week we will start our geometry unit with 2-D shapes and attributes.


SCIENCE 

We have completed 2 out of the 4 experiments relating to plant life. We will be planting individually and watching our plants grow!


SOCIAL STUDIES 

We are traveling to various national parks. Using Nearpod our class will take a trip to some special locations across the country!


Thanks for reading and staying connected!

Ms. Reger


Thursday, April 15, 2021

Week 33

 Save the Dates!  

  • April 16th- Last day with Mrs. Rodriguez! 

  • May 3-7- Devices at school all week. 

A few notes:

  • We have enjoyed having Mrs. Rodriguez with us this semester. She holds many natural teaching tendencies and the students continued to grow in her hands. We appreciate her and will miss her but know she will be joining a local district for the 21-22 school year. 

  • WE ARE LOOKING FOR SOME FUN PHOTOS! If you have a picture(s) of your child at the beach, in the desert, where it snows, and/or in the forest, please send them in! I would like to start a collage of pictures of us in our ecosystems of study!

  • Every student needs to bring charged devices on Fridays!  

  • The weather is warming up, summer is just around the corner, it is very helpful if you send a water bottle with your child daily.  They bring them to recess and have access to them in class. I have cups to offer for those who do not but a water bottle ready is best. Thanks! 

  • Practice those addition facts at home. Flash cards and computer games are helpful with this. We take addition and subtraction timed tests within 20 often in class. We are working on eff



A Look at Next Week: 

ELA 

We loved adding pictures to our project, send in any to add! The desert unit was fill of fictional stories with desert places and animals as well as informational texts. Next week we will focus on the various layers of the rainforest. This ecosystem is always a hit!


MATH

The students are working towards mastery as they identify both sides of coins. Next week we will continue with this as well as finding money sums. 


SCIENCE 

Let the science experiments begin! We will be using the scientific method as we discover what liquids help plants grow best.  During the week we will be planting, watering, observing, and taking notes to find new information about plant life. 


SOCIAL STUDIES 

We will review our continents and oceans.


Thanks for reading and staying connected!

Ms. Reger and Mrs. Rodriguez 


Friday, April 9, 2021

Week 32

Save the Dates!  

  • April 16th- Last day with Mrs. Rodriguez! 

  • May 3-7- Devices at school all week. 

A few notes:

  • We've enjoyed having Mrs. Rodriguez with us this semester. She holds many natural teaching tendencies and the students continued to grow in her hands. We appreciate her and will miss her but know she will be joining a local district for the 21-22 school year. 

  • WE ARE LOOKING FOR SOME FUN PHOTOS! If you have a picture(s) of your child at the beach, in the desert, where it snows, and/or in the forest, please send them in! I would like to start a collage of pictures of us in our ecosystems of study!

  • Every student needs to bring charged devices on Fridays!  

  • Order a yearbook using the link and code below! 

  • The weather is warming up, summer is just around the corner, it is very helpful if you send a water bottle with your child daily.  They bring them to recess and have access to them in class. I have cups to offer for those who do not but a water bottle ready is best. Thanks! 

  • Practice those addition facts at home. Flash cards and computer games are helpful with this. We take addition and subtraction timed tests within 20 often in class. We are working on eff



A Look at Next Week: 

ELA 

We will continue with our ocean studies for a few more days as the students are completing their research project on an ocean animal. We will finish the week with our next ecosystem of study, the desert! 


MATH

The students have done a great job telling time to the nearest half hour as they use the minute and hour hands appropriately. We will start our money unit as we identify coins and bills before we start counting money amounts. I have real and play money for the students or observe and count with throughout this unit! 


SCIENCE 

Let the science experiments begin! We will be using the scientific method as we discover what liquids help plants grow best.  During the week we will be planting, watering, observing, and taking notes to find new information about plant life. 


SOCIAL STUDIES 

We are taking some time to focus heavily on science. 


Thank you for reading and have a nice weekend! 

Ms. Reger and Mrs. Rodriguez 


Thursday, April 1, 2021

Week 31

Save the Dates!  

  • April 1st- PTO @ 2:30

  • April 2nd- No School

A few notes:

  • Order a yearbook using the link and code below! 

  • The weather is warming up, summer is just around the corner, it is very helpful if you send a water bottle with your child daily.  They bring them to recess and have access to them in class. I have cups to offer for those who do not but a water bottle ready is best. Thanks! 

  • It is so important to be here daily, we really miss them when they are away!

  • Thank you for sending in hangers, we had a blast making our ecosystem mobiles! 

  • Just a reminder to send in library books every Tuesday so fresh books can be checked out! 



A Look at Next Week: 

ELA 

Our forest habitat was only just the beginning of our ecosystems unit.  The students did a wonderful job reading about what makes a forest special as well as finding fun facts about forest animals.  We are diving into our ocean unit next week starting off with the layers of the ocean and what makes them each unique. 


MATH

We are doing a great job telling time to the nearest hour using both analog and digital clocks. We will be telling time to the half hour next!


SCIENCE 

Our new unit kicks off next week, the scientific method! We will learn about the special process that scientists use to discover new knowledge. 


SOCIAL STUDIES 

We are going to read, write, and discuss the importance of paying for our needs before our wants.  



Happy long weekend and Happy Easter! 

Ms. Reger and Mrs. Rodriguez 


Week 37

  Save the Dates!   May 17-20- SPIRIT WEEK!  Monday- Moana Monday OR Disney Day Dress up in a Hawaiian Disney character or Disney character ...