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