Week 38 The LAST Week!

·       As a Franklin community we will work on showing acts of kindness. I feel that our class does exceptionally well with this. These actions make our day all the more meaningful when we find ways to help. Kindness counts!

·       For the last week in the month of May we will be working on showing initiative. I love focusing on this skill as the year comes to an end. At this point the students are aware of our routines and expectations, with this knowledge they can find ways to show initiative. I am looking for helpful actions that keep our school days productive as well as actions that encourage great thought.  Cannot wait to see initiative as we go into second grade!

·       Our class does not have any overdue books, YAY! Thank you!

·       We are onto our last week of first grade, what a year it has been. The learning continues so please be here and be on time.

·       If you signed up for any party donations, thank you for the help, please send in on Monday so we can be sure we have what we need. Mrs. Pond has planned a super fun day!

·       Save the Dates (lots to plan for):

§  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 will be adding to our books for one more week. Be sure the come back to school so we have them for our final word input.

Reading

We will reading the worries of Wemberly Worry as big changes are to take place. We can relate to the nerves we may have about second grade but know that we are ready for what is to come! The students will also be working on passports as we reflect on our first grade year.

Math

A variety of review and math games will take place next week. Addition and Subtraction BINGO is a favorite!

Social Studies

Next week we will take a look at how things were in the past. We will compare past and present schooling, transportation and communication.

Science

The students will have a chance to research an animal of choice. We will be using our technology devices as well as Nat. Geo Kids to continue with our research.  Along with the research, we will also be classifying animals as we look at characteristics of various species.

Ms. Reger

Week 37

·       As a Franklin community we will work on showing acts of kindness. I feel that our class does exceptionally well with this. These actions make our day all the more meaningful when we find ways to help. Kindness counts!

·       For the month of May we will be working on showing initiative. I love focusing on this skill as the year comes to an end. At this point the students are aware of our routines and expectations, with this knowledge they can find ways to show initiative. I am looking for helpful actions that keep our school days productive as well as actions that encourage great thought.  Cannot wait to see initiative as we go into second grade!

·       Practice those poems!

·       I am looking for a parent volunteer to file writing samples from the year. This task should not take more than an hour-ish.  The binders are ready, they just need to be filled and taken to the conference room. If you would like to come in to file please let me know!

·       I am also starting to prep for the first graders of the 19-20 school year. There are a few things that need to be cut/ stapled/ sorted. This can be done from home, if you don’t mind helping this this, send me a Dojo message. I appreciate you prepping for a fresh group of students.

·       We are in the home stretch families! I cannot believe how quickly the year has gone and 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):

§  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

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 two 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

The tall tales were great fun, the students enjoyed hearing the exaggerated story elements. Next week we will be reading Peter and the Wolf as we listen for instrumental character representations when we watch an orchestra tell the story. 

Math

We will introduce division as sorting into equal groups.  There will also be time to review skills from the school year.

Social Studies

Next week we will take a look at how things were in the past. We will compare past and present schooling, transportation and communication.

Science

The students will have a chance to research an animal of choice. We will be using our technology devices as well as Nat. Geo Kids to continue with our research.  Along with the research, we will also be classifying animals as we look at characteristics of various species.

Our last full week of first grade is here… WOW!

Ms. Reger

Week 36

·       Congrats to Cadence for earning the Cooperation Core Value Award! She shows great care and consideration when working and listening to others. She provides thoughts and ideas to our community daily.  I know I can count on her to work cooperatively with classmates! Thank you for contributing to our learning community Cadence!

·       As a Franklin community we will work on showing acts of kindness. I feel that our class does exceptionally well with this. These actions make our day all the more meaningful when we find ways to help. Kindness counts!

·       For the month of May we will be showing initiative. I love focusing on this skill as the year comes to an end. At this point the students are aware of our routines and expectations, with this knowledge they can find ways to show initiative. I am looking for helpful actions that keep our school days productive as well as actions that encourage great thought.  Cannot wait to see initiative as we go into second grade!

·       Practice those poems!

·       Please stay healthy as our year comes to an end. Get plenty of rest, eat healthy foods, take those vitamins and wash hands regularly. We have had an odd flu bug going around.

·       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 and 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):

§  May 7^th- Spring Sing show starting at 7 p.m.

§  May 10^th- Ms. Reger Out

§  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

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 will enjoy a few tall tales, from Pecos Bill to Paul Bunyan.  The students will have an opportunity to read aloud and independently as we look into various story elements.

Math

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

Social Studies

We are still working on our goods and services unit as students identify and create connections of their own.

Science

The students will have a chance to research an animal of choice. We will be using our technology devices as well as Nat. Geo Kids to assist with research.  Along with the research, we will also be classifying animals as we look at characteristics of various species.

What an exciting week we have, I look forward to it all!

Ms. Reger