Weekly Post for January 2nd 2018!

Reminders:

·      Congrats to ELAINA for working cooperatively! I can always count on her to work with any buddy partner and remain patient, fair and on task.  Elaina follows directions and is a helpful community member as we complete work in an efficient and cooperative way.  We are fortunate and thankful to have Elaina as a great teammate and class member! Way to go!  

·      Please be on time to class each and every day.  I pick up the students on the playground at 8:35 and we walk in ready to learn.

·      Monday will be Miss. Kelly’s first day with us as we learn and grow over the spring semester. Welcome Miss. Kelly!

·      What a festive time of year! I have attached pictures below of our Holiday travels and studies as well as a much needed skype visit with our classmate Alex!

Save the Dates:

·      December 16^th- January 1^st- Winter Break

·      Friday, December 15^th- Ms. Reger will be gone.

·      Friday, January 5^th- Report Cards are sent home

Next Week:

Language Arts

The first grade will be reading a wonderful winter story, “Over and Under the Snow”.  Let’s hope for some snow prior to our return.  We will encompass hibernation and prepositions during the week. Or book study will be complete with a winter landscape art project and comprehension quiz. I look forward to the week back!  

Math

Adding and subtracting within 20 using word problems to wrap up Module 2. I will be assessing the students towards the end of the week.  Module 3, starting soon will be measurement!    

Science

Ms. Shaw will kick off the new year with our physical science unit that focuses on motion! How cool!   

Social Studies

We will be learning about the Central American civilizations starting off with the Mayans.  From the first use of cocao beans to the unique architecture and the uses of the land we will learn about the life of these ancient people.  How fun!

I wish you all a Merry Christmas and restful holiday break! It is well deserved.  Be sure to ring in the new year with those you love and I can’t wait to see my first graders in 2018. I will be enjoying the Holiday season on the beaches of Mexico and in the warm Phoenix sunshine!

-Ms. Reger

Weekly Post for week of December 11th

Reminders:

·      December will be a month of COOPERATION meaning we work together to complete tasks.  There are many opportunities while working with buddies and as tables to show cooperative actions.  We many let others take the lead on a task or become a leader ourselves. We listen to what others have to say and contribute thoughts of our own.  I am looking for a consistent cooperative student in December!

·      Please be on time to class each and every day.  I pick up the students on the playground at 8:35 and we walk in ready to learn.

·      As a class we raised 108 cans. WOW! What a great feeling knowing how considerate and giving our room 8 families are.  As a school we were able to collect nearly 2,000 items!

·      Thank you, thank you and thank you for signing up to help with holiday donations. Those small items add up but with a little help from everyone we are going to make the next week pretty special as we travel the world.

·      On Wednesday next week we will be having a holiday cookie and movie party. We will be watching a winter classic and enjoying a cozy time together. The cookie donations will be used then and enjoyed!  

·      Only math and reading next week.

·      I would like to introduce you all to our spring student teacher, Miss. Kelly! She was able to meet the class today and spend some time learning with us. We look forward to having her.  There is a little bit about her I have put her bio below.

Save the Dates:

·      Wednesday, December 13^th- Winter movie and cookies in class

·      Wednesday, December 13^th- PTO Holiday Craft Night at 5:30

·      December 16^th- January 1^st- Winter Break

·      Friday, December 15^th- Ms. Reger will be gone.

·      Friday, January 5^th- Report Cards are sent home

Next Week:

Language Arts

T’was the Night Before Christmas will guide our reading studies as we work on sequencing, similes and reflecting on our own traditions.  The students will have some well-organized lap books to take home at the end of the week.

Math

Adding and subtracting within 20 to wrap up Module 2. I will be assessing the students on Wednesday.   

Science

We will hold off switching until after first of the year due to tradition studies.   

Social Studies

From Africa to France to back home in the U.S.A. we will be traveling the world to learn about the traditions that take place during this time of year.  Each destination will come with  Nat Geo. Kids website exploration, a reading, a passport stamp and a craft or treat.  Thank you again for the donations, with those we are able to make each stop a fun one! 

Meet Miss. Kelly!

Hello, my name is Kristina Kelly and I am a senior at Northern Arizona University. I was born and raised in San Diego, California. I want to teach because I honestly believe it is what I’m meant to do. I couldn’t imagine doing anything else. I love working with children and love the energy and creativity that they hold.

In my spare time I love to travel! My mom is a flight attendant so we get free flights all over the world! Just recently, my family and I took a vacation to Costa Rica. It was a blast! I’ve traveled to 23 states and 15 countries. I also enjoy going to the beach. While Arizona doesn’t have any beaches for me to visit, I can still enjoy my second favorite hobby, skiing.

When I graduate from NAU I hope to move to Utah to teach, while earning my Masters in Elementary Education online. I’m excited to have my own classroom some day so that I can teach and inspire children. I’m so excited to meet and get to know all of you!

Have a great weekend families!

-Ms. Reger