Update for the week of 1-29

Reminders:

·      What a fabulous first grade week!  From graphs to a hot chocolate party to celebrating 101 days smarter to reading our first chapter book as a class! Let’s keep up the hard work next week.

·      Winter or spring? We will soon find out from Phil! On Monday we will be reading about Groundhog’s Day and making predictions about what we think will happen.

·      January is our month of ORGANIZATION! We are forming helpful habits as we put things back where they belong.  We are also showing organization within our handwriting and hallways lines.  Miss. Kelly and myself will be awarding one student at the end of the month for being organized. I look forward to seeing these habits form.

·      Our annual Marshall Science Fair is in February.  All students 3-5 will have a project to display, every year we are blown away with their discoveries.  First grade will also have a chance to get involved as we complete a class project.  I am thinking we will be experimenting with weather or rocks.  Details to follow.

·      We are looking for Clorox and baby wipes for our class. If you could send in a tub or two it would be greatly appreciated.  We usually clean a couple times a week to prevent the spreading of germs. 

Save the Dates:

·      Wednesday, February 7^th- PTO

·      February 12^th-16^th- Random Acts of Kindness Week

·      Monday, February 19^th- No School

Next Week:

Language Arts

The students and Miss. Kelly have read chapters 1-3 together while working on comprehension and adjectives.  Next week our character Elmer will be introduced to the ferocious animals on Wild Island!  We have enough copies for each child to have a copy to borrow but if they would like their own to keep use the link. A new paperback is only $5, a used one could be a great deal as well!

 https://www.amazon.com/Fathers-Dragon-Ruth-Stiles-Gannett/dp/1494915049/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1516388713&sr=8-1&keywords=my+fathers+dragon

Math

We took our last assessment on measuring length and have dabbled a little with data.  The students are loving making and analyzing graphs!    Next week we will cover graphing for a couple more lessons before starting our geometry unit. 

Science

The students are continuing with motion and balance.  Ask your child about their recent discoveries!    

Social Studies

Our ancient unit was full of interesting finding and the project that went along with it is impressive.  Look for the project and assessment as it will be sent home soon!  Monday will be the start of our National Symbols unit.  Students will read about the changes and significance of our flag, read about Lady Liberty and will learn about Mount Rushmore over the next few weeks. 

-Ms. Reger and Miss. Kelly

Happy 101st Day of School!

Today was a celebration for the 101 days of hard work complete with Dalmatian writing, a doghouse STEM activity and puppy chow! Thanks for the donations that made it all come together! 

Weekly Update for the week of 01-22

Reminders:

·      We will be celebrating our 101^st day of first grade next Wednesday.  Think about how much we have grown!  In order to make the day extra special we are looking for a few items.  The day is 101 Dalmatian themed, how fun! The day will include building a doghouse STEM challenge and puppy chow.  Please use the link below to help!

o   www.SignUpGenius.com/go/409094BADA92BA3FB6-101day 

·      The students have been working hard earning those Dojo points for a HOT CHOCOLATE party! I can predict that we will be enjoying the delicious treat next week. YUM!

·      January is our month of ORGANIZATION! We are forming helpful habits as we put things back where they belong.  We are also showing organization within our handwriting and hallways lines.  Miss. Kelly and myself will be awarding one student at the end of the month for being organized. I look forward to seeing these habits form.

·      Our annual Marshall Science Fair is in February.  All students 3-5 will have a project to display, every year we are blown away with their discoveries.  First grade will also have a chance to get involved as we complete a class project.  I am thinking we will be experimenting with weather or rocks.  Details to follow.

·      Thank you for the yummy and healthy snacks!

Save the Dates:

·      Wednesday, February 7^th- PTO

·      February 12^th-16^th- Random Acts of Kindness Week

·      Monday, February 19^th- No School

Next Week:

Language Arts

We are about to start our first chapter book read.  As a class we will be reading about the adventures of the brave Elmer as he tried to save a dragon.  This book is a favorite of the year and we cannot wait to read read it.  Miss. Kelly will introduce the students to the important parts of a chapter book on Monday.  This is an essential skill as they read more complex and lengthy stories.  The reading will start on Tuesday. After each chapter we will work on story elements.  We have enough copies for each child to have a copy to borrow but if they would like their own to keep use the link. A new paperback is only $5, a used one could be a great deal as well!

 https://www.amazon.com/Fathers-Dragon-Ruth-Stiles-Gannett/dp/1494915049/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1516388713&sr=8-1&keywords=my+fathers+dragon

Math

Measurement is a blast!  The students have been using terms such as longer/ shorter than, measuring using centimeter cubes and have compared many objects around the room. Next week we will continue with comparing lengths using centimeters and non-standard units.   

Science

The students are continuing with motion and balance.  Ask your child about their recent discoveries!    

Social Studies

Next week we will complete our Inca studies and the students will be assessed on the components of all three ancient civilizations. 

 I hope we all have a white Saturday!

-Ms. Reger and Miss. Kelly

What cozy and creative hats!