Week 34

·       This month we have been working on showing 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!

·       We are still looking for a parent to plan the end of year party. It will be our last one of the year, I am hopeful it will be as amazing as the others! At this point we do not have a lead parent or any signups. It will require some networking but we have a very helpful parent community so I have a feeling it will be smooth planning. Please message me on Dojo if you are interested. If by Friday we do not have a lead parent, other celebration arrangements will need to be made.  

·       Next week we will continue with our end of year assessments. The math assessments went fabulous, I could really tell everyone did their own personal best. Next week we will be testing within the subjects of reading and language. PLEASE be sure your child gets plenty of rest and a healthy breakfast before school. Also, attendance is important so students can be present when the tests are administered. Thank you in advance for supporting your child during this important school testing time.

·       Be sure to add to those reading logs nightly! We have just a couple more weeks to log before collecting for the end of year report card.

·       We are in the home stretch families! I cannot believe how quickly the year has gone, I am so proud of the progress made along the way. We have grown into strong, knowledgeable, happy citizens who are so ready for second grade! It is important to keep the routines as normal as possible as the year comes to an end. The school days are still full of learning.

·       Save the Dates (lots to plan for):

§  April 29^th- May 3^rd-First Grade Language and Reading Testing

§  April 29^th- Term 6 Poem Choices sent home

§  May 1^st- Progress Reports Home

§  May 7^th- Spring Sing at 7 p.m.

§  May 15^th- Library Books Due

§  May 17^th- End Term 6

§  May 17^th- Early Release at 1:25

§  May 22^nd- End of Year Party (Looking for lead parent)

§  May 23^rd- Last Day of School!

§  May 23^rd- Early Release at 1:25

A look at next week…

Spalding

It has been so rewarding to look back at the first pages of our Spalding notebooks. WOW, how the handwriting and markings have improved. We have a few more weeks to input words, continue with the responsible routines as they come back to school daily. It will be a great portfolio of the year. If you haven’t had the chance to take a look at the Spalding book, please do!

Reading

We have been exposed to a variety of texts, from informative to fiction. What fun it has been! Next week, due to testing schedules, we will be reading short stories for enjoyment. Reading can be just as meaningful when we find the joy in it.

Math

Onto some advanced studies, multiplication! FUN! We will be working with arrays, repeated addition, and skip counting to find totals.  We will be working with manipulatives and colorful worksheets to make connections.

Social Studies

Map studies were a blast. We are working on our goods and services unit as students identify and create connections of their own.

Science

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

Ms. Reger

Week 32

·       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!

·       We are looking for a parent to plan the end of year party. It will be our last one of the year, I am hopeful it will be as amazing as the others! At this point we do not have a lead parent or any signups. It will require some networking but we have a very helpful parent community so I have a feeling it will be smooth planning. Please message me on Dojo if you are interested. Thank you!

·       Thank you students and parents for an incredible field trip experience. It was great to see students use their imaginations and strategic thinking to create one of a kind projects. We received compliments from the staff as we were so well behaved, which makes me so proud!

·       Please be sure your child is here and on time each and every day to school. I have seen a spike in tardiness as well as absences. This makes it challenging to get the most learning out of our school days.  We want our last term to be the best yet, it starts with being present!

·       Homework needs to be completed nightly.  Math facts, math worksheet, and spelling are all checked daily. Any incomplete or missing work accounts for an incomplete homework grade, it is also made up during recess. I would prefer students get out and enjoy the play time. The extra attention to this from home would be very helpful. Thanks!

·       Thank you for signing and returning report cards. You should be so proud! I cannot believe the amount of growth that has taken place, one step closer to second grade. WOW!

·       Save the Dates (lots to plan for):

§  April 19^th- Spring Holiday, NO SCHOOL

§  April 22^nd- 26^th- First Grade Math Testing

§  April 29^th- May 3^rd-First Grade Language Testing

§  May 1^st- Progress Reports Home

§  May 7^th- Spring Sing at 7 p.m.

§  May 15^th- Library Books Due

§  May 17^th- End Term 6

§  May 17^th- Early Release at 1:25

§  May 22^nd- End of Year Party

§  May 23^rd- Last Day of School!

§  May 23^rd- Early Release at 1:25

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 be reading a variety of bunny books, both fiction and non-fiction. We will work on fluency and story elements.

Math

Our week will consist of a review as we are leading up to math testing in a couple of weeks.

Social Studies

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. 

Thank you for making our days and weeks extra special,

Ms. Reger

Week 31

·       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!

·       Field trip day is on TUESDAY! WOOHOO! A few reminders… please be sure your child has an all disposable sack lunch ( if you did not order one in advance from the cafeteria), wear your Franklin shirts, and arrive on time.

·       We look forward to seeing our chaperones, Mrs. Standage and Mrs. Bowden for the big day.

·       Please be sure your child is here and on time each and every day to school. I have seen a spike in tardiness as well as absences. This makes it challenging to get the most learning out of our school days.  We want our last term to be the best yet, it starts with being present!

·       Report cards will be sent home next week. Term 5 was a GREAT one!

·       Save the Dates:

§  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

Onto our bunny stories, what fun! Next week we will read The Runaway Bunny and focus on character relationships, vocabulary as well as parts of speech.

Math

We will spend the week reviewing fractions and comparing numbers.

Social Studies

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. 

Ms. Reger