Week 30

·       Congratulations to Zara for winning the perseverance Core Value Award! I admire her work ethic as she continues to grow even when faced with a challenge.  Through continued efforts she has made progress in all areas of study. She is so ready for second grade as she has persevered with all our new learning goals and expectations. What a great effort Zara, we are proud of you!

·       For the month of April we will practice cooperation as a community as we learn and grow.  It is so important that we come to school each and every day with the same goals in mind.  I look forward to seeing us work together to complete tasks during the school days!

·       Thank you parents for sending in the permission slips for our upcoming field trip. Prior to the i.d.e.a. Museum we are collecting plastic bags. The museum’s goal is to collect 500 lbs of plastic. Let’s help them reach this helpful goal!

·       If you have not already been to the i.d.e.a. Museum please explore their website. The exhibits are continually changing, they currently have a junkyard jungle exhibit. What a fun place to learn and discover.

o   http://www.ideamuseum.org/

·       No more tutoring for the remainder of the year.

·       Save the Dates:

§  April 4^th- Poem Day!

§  April 5^th- 1:25 Dismissal

§  April 9^th- FIELD TRIP!

§  April 10^th- Term 5* Report Cards Sent Home

§  April 19^th- Spring Holiday, NO SCHOOL

A look at next week…

Spalding

We continue to work in our Spalding notebooks. As we write and mark we are working on letter formations as well as consistent handwriting, ensuring that our books are uniform and neat. Please be sure the books come to and from school daily. As we read and write in class we are taking the time to recognize and implement our phonograms.  Room 19 will be full of strong readers and writers by the year end!

Reading

What fun it is to take turns reading aloud to the class! It is the time I most enjoy, the students amaze me with their fluency skills. We will be reading Blueberries for Sal as a class as we identify character motivations, moral, and order of events. This is a well-liked classic book!

Math

Next week will be all about review! During the week we will be working in packets that encompass all of the skills from the year.  This is such a great way to check for retention of information as well as complete mastery. I am hopeful the students will feel confident, excited, and comfortable about showing what they know.  We will also be working on a math journal as we write and solve word problems.

Social Studies

I hope you all enjoyed the ancient projects that were sent home. Our next unit will be anything and everything map related. We will be looking at world maps, city maps, and land maps as we use a compass rose to navigate.  Maps are so fun and interesting. The students will be expected to create a map of their bedroom as well as memorize their home address.  Please review the homework during the week to see if you child needs your assistance!

Science

We will be reading and learning about influential scientists such as Jane Goodall, George Washington Carver, and Amelia Earhart. 

Have a wonderful spring weekend!

Ms. Reger

Week 29

·       For the month of March we will be working on showing perseverance, such a crucial skill when having a growth mindset. I challenge the students to preserve in all areas related to their studies.  We have preserve when writing complex paragraphs, we can persevere when trying a new game at recess, and we can persevere during the school week as we learn new concepts. This value will best prepare them for second grade.  

·       All poems have been assigned, please practice at home for our big day!

·       Thank you parents for sending in the permission slips for our upcoming field trip. Prior to the i.d.e.a. Museum we are collecting plastic bags. The museum’s goal is to collect 500 lbs of plastic. Let’s help them reach this great goal!

·       If you have not already been to the i.d.e.a. Museum please explore their website. The exhibits are continually changing, they currently have a junkyard jungle exhibit. What a fun place to learn and discover.

o   http://www.ideamuseum.org/

·       Be sure you are adding to the reading log nightly. We have just a few more weeks to turn in for term 4 credit.

·       We have drawn for the 2 chaperones that will be joining us on the bus for our field trip. The chaperones are… Mrs. Bowden and Mrs. Standage 

·       All other parents that would like to attend the field trip are welcome to pay at the Museum for a daily visit and join us then.

·       Next week will be our last week of tutoring.

·       Save the Dates:

§  March 27^th- 40^th Anniversary BBQ at 11

§  April 4^th- Poem Day!

§  April 5^th- 1:25 Dismissal

§  April 9^th- FIELD TRIP!

§  April 10^th- Term 4 Report Cards Sent Home

§  April 19^th- Spring Holiday, NO SCHOOL

A look at next week…

Spalding

We continue to work in our Spalding notebooks. As we write and mark we are working on letter formations as well as consistent handwriting, ensuring that our books are uniform and neat. Please be sure the books come to and from school daily. As we read and write in class we are taking the time to recognize and implement our phonograms.  Room 19 will be full of strong readers and writers by the year end!

Reading

We have enjoyed our storytelling unit. The students have been introduced to all important elements of a good story including character development, creating a setting, conflict, as well as an ending.  Please check out our ClassDojo story to see what videos the students have been inspired by! We have spent much of the week introducing and brainstorming story elements. Next week they will be creating their very own tales.

Math

Subtraction with borrowing within 1,000 next week. WOW!

Social Studies

Onto the next ancient studies unit, the Maya, Inca, and Aztec civilizations.  We will be creating a project complete with map, booklets, and illustration as we learn about each group.

Science

I hope you all enjoyed our ecosystem mobiles. We have loved traveling around the world to various habitats.  Our science next week will involve anything and everything butterfly!

Have a wonderful weekend,

Ms. Reger

Week 28

·       For the month of March we will be working on showing perseverance, such a crucial skill when having a growth mindset. I challenge the students to preserve in all areas related to their studies.  We have preserve when writing complex paragraphs, we can persevere when trying a new game at recess, and we can persevere during the school week as we learn new concepts. This value will best prepare them for second grade.

·       If there is a change in transportation I kindly ask you to arrange prior to the school day, unless there is an emergency. We often have changes during the school day for pick up. In order for the child to be notified of the change an announcement needs to be made to our class, this can be disruptive to our learning time. I do ask to please arrange prior to the school day as well as be present the entire school day.  Those early pickups before dismissal are also notified over our class announcement.

·       We LOVE our parent helpers and visitors, please check in at the office upon arrival. If you come to our class and we are not present go back to the office for assistance. We may be at a special, recess, or lunch. 

·       Expect progress reports to be sent home on Wednesday.

·       Poem choice sheets will be sent home on Monday. I look forward to hearing another round of expressive poems.

·       FIELD TRIP INFORMATION… I know you have been waiting but permission slips, chaperone interests (on a portion of the permission slip), and additional information will be sent home Monday. Our trip will be full of learning experiences and fun as we visit the I.D.E.A. Museum!

·       Save the Dates:

§  March 11^th-15^th- Spring Break!

§  March 18^th- Poems and Field Trip Info Home

§  March 22^nd- Permission Slips and Chaperone forms Due

§  March 27^th- 40^th Anniversary BBQ at 11

§  April 4^th- Poem Day!

§  April 5^th- 1:25 Dismissal

§  April 9^th- Field Trip Day!

§  April 19^th- No School

A look at next week…

Spalding

We continue to work in our Spalding notebooks. As we write and mark we are working on letter formations as well as consistent handwriting, ensuring that our books are uniform and neat. Please be sure the books come to and from school daily. As we read and write in class we are taking the time to recognize and implement our phonograms.  Room 19 will be full of strong readers and writers by the year end!

Reading

What fun Frog and Toad has been! We will be integrating science into our literature time as we read about butterflies. We will study life cycles, take non-fiction notes, write expository texts as well as have a few technology elements within our butterfly unit.

Math

I have been so impressed with our addition and subtraction skills. We will be adding with regrouping within 1,000 when we return. I would like the students to pay close attention to detail and follow strategic steps to find an accurate sum.

Social Studies

Onto the next ancient studies unit, the Maya, Inca, and Aztec civilizations.  We will be creating a project complete with map, booklets, and illustration as we learn about each group.

Science

Expect habitat projects to be sent home!

Have a wonderful spring break,

Ms. Reger

Week 27

·       I am happy to award Daniel Davis the Core Value award for the month of February! He is the perfect candidate to be acknowledged for showing integrity. I can always count on him to be truthful and honest at all times. He shows these actions within his friendships and school work. Daniel has a strong moral compass for what is right. I am proud of him and appreciate his integrity! Way to go Daniel!

·       For the month of March we will be working on showing perseverance, such a crucial skill when having a growth mindset. I challenge the students to persevere in all areas related to their studies.  We have to preserve when writing complex paragraphs, we can persevere when trying a new game at recess, and we can persevere during the school week as we learn new concepts. This value will best prepare them for second grade.

·       On Tuesday, March 5^th we will be taking a school wide picture to celebrate Franklin’s 40^th anniversary. PLEASE wear your Franklin spirit shirts on Tuesday!

·       Field day is on Friday, March 8^th, starting at 8:30.  The students will need to wear tennis shoes, shirts with sleeves, and no leggings.  Be ready to hustle Franklin Firebirds!

·       Thank you parent volunteers for your time while helping make this annual event a great one! If you have not already done so, turn in your parent volunteer slip to the office ASAP.

·       Save the Dates:

§  Friday, March 8^th- Field Day! Be on time to school!

§  March 11^th-15^th- Spring Break!

§  March 27^th- 40^th Anniversary BBQ at 11

§  April 4^th- Poem Day! (poem choices to be sent home next week)

§  April 5^th- 1:25 Dismissal

A look at next week…

Spalding

We continue to work in our Spalding notebooks. As we write and mark we are working on letter formations as well as consistent handwriting, ensuring that our books are uniform and neat. Please be sure the books come to and from school daily. As we read and write in class we are taking the time to recognize and implement our phonograms.  Room 19 will be full of strong readers and writers by the year end!

Reading

We will continue the last adventures with Frog and Toad.  We will continue to read with fluency as we focus on comprehension and writing response opportunities.  The students will have many opportunities to write short personal narratives about their life experiences.  I have enjoyed reading and writing together!

Math

What strong number skills we have within 10. ALL students received an A on his/her math test this week. They used those number skills within place values to add within 1,000. We will continue to work within 1,000 as we subtract.

Social Studies

Onto the next ancient studies unit, the Maya, Inca, and Aztec civilizations.  We will be creating a project complete with map, booklets, and illustration as we learn about each group.

Science

Onto our last habitat, the ocean. What fun! We will be learning about the plants and animals found in this environment.

Have a wonderful weekend,

Ms. Reger