WEEK 4

HELLO!

• What a fantastic week! It has been so fun introducing new skills and seeing the growth within every child.  These kids continue to impress me, keep up the good work! 

• Don’t forget to fill out the survey sent out by the district by FRIDAY! 

• For those who are having audio issues here is a great solution.  I found these on Amazon, there are a variety of HEADSETS to choose from. You must be sure it is a HEADSET not just HEADPHONES, the headset has a mic for them to speak into. 

https://www.amazon.com/VCOM-Adjustable-Microphone-Headphones-Cancelling/dp/B00VW7D53E/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=headset+for+online+learning+for+kids&qid=1598376989&s=electronics&sr=1-5 

• Useful tool, if your child has a whiteboard or chalkboard that would be great! I would like to start using these to check for understanding and to include another tool to use for FUN! If your child has one, get it out, or if you want to get your child one I would like to use them on Friday, Sep. 4th. If your child does not have one it is OK and they can use their notebooks. 

• Use the “library” button to access Tumblebooks and Pebblego at any time!

• I have been busy working in our classroom to be sure it is cheery, clean, safe, and a FUN place to learn. I cannot wait to be back there someday!

• Acadience Testing will take place next week on THURSDAY, September 3rd.  Your child will have a set time to pop into Ms. Murphey’s room OR Ms. Michael’s room. Mrs. Michaels is one of your school IAs and is trained to administer this assessment.  Ms. Murphey is at her green button and Ms. Michael can be found UNDER READING LAB.  PLEASE take note of WHO your child is with and WHEN to send your child at that time, I will do my best to remind you. The schedule will be sent in a message on Dojo, emailed, and posted to our class story.

• Just a reminder to check the schedule to see when your child should be “LIVE” on video lessons with me and when they are to do module work. 

Next Week…

Math 

What a week of subtraction, the activities, participation, and quiz scores show how well they have mastered the skill. I am impressed! We will be working on a more challenging skill next week, comparing numbers and using key words such as “more” and “fewer”. We will be comparing groups of objects and comparing how many more and how many fewer. I look forward to the challenge! 

ELA

We successfully grasped the concept of the main topic and used a circle map to show our thinking. The students did well.  Next week we will discover common nouns and proper nouns.  We will also describe characters and continue to work on handwriting. 

Science 

We are continuing with our motion unit. 

Social Studies 

We are continuing with our citizenship unit, the students will learn about showing responsibility. A special and important trait to show as students and people. 

Thanks for reading and staying current on all that we are up to! Have a nice weekend! 

WEEK 3

• Welcome back and thanks for reading. I feel like I am able to reach many families between our class blog and Dojo. If at any point you need to reach me with questions or concerns send me a message on Dojo or email me. I am here to help! 

• For art on Friday, August 28th, your child will need a pair of child scissors as well as a sheet of colored paper, even if it's wrapping paper, newspaper, colored copy paper, or even construction paper. Cut into a standard sheet of paper size or 11x14. Your choice! 

• Any questions or comments directly related to specials need to be inquired about by our specials teachers. I know they are happy to help and look forward to the participation as much as I do! 

• Your child may log onto Xtra math anytime! This is a great math facts practice! 

• Mrs. Murphey and myself LOVED reading with our students this week. Thank you for being there and ready to read. We will continue to read with students next week. Ms. Murphey will be calling to make up readings for those who missed it. 

• Thank you students and families for jumping right into the technology and various learning spaces. We are truly trying our best to be sure every child gets what he/she needs.  

• A new tool has been added to Canvas, the Studio. I am in the process of uploading all live lessons by date and subject. If you are absent or would like clarification, look for our recorded session. 

• Have a nice weekend! 

A Look at next week… 

Math 

We have been working very hard with the concept of addition and using various strategies to solve.  We will move onto subtraction, how fun! This concept is a little harder to grasp but we will be using our pennies and notebooks to best help us develop those foundational concepts. 

ELA 

We are digging deeper into our literature concepts as we learn about a central meaning, main topic, and key details. We have many fun stories and live activities planned, I look forward to it!

Science 

The students continue to work on force and motion. The week will be complete with a Mystery Science video and lesson.

Social Studies 

We will dive into rules, laws, and wrap up the week with an American flag drawing activity!

Week 2 of the 2020-2021 school year!

WELCOME! 

Ms. Reger’s nest is BACK and BETTER THAN EVER! I have been blogging for years and have enjoyed it so much that it has become one of my main platforms to share all that we are up to. I will be using this blog to share important information as well as to give reminders. This blog replaces weekly paper newsletters, excessive emails, and is always live and active for you to look back on at any point. I post to our weekly blog on Thursday evenings (of try to!) to review the week but to also share what is to come the following week. I hope you hop on often and read thoroughly about your child’s education. Thanks for being an active and involved member of our parent community! 

• WAY TO GO, I have most of our families connected on Class Dojo. That is wonderful. That way we can message, you can see pictures of what we are up to, and it allows for you to see what points your child is earning. If you have not connected, check your emails! 

• Please be sure your child is both LIVE and working on our days of the week. We balance the work day with online activities as well as with time together. 

• We are working on having the very best online manners. These actions include having a quiet room to work in, we sit up straight, toys and household items are put away, and our eyes are on the screen. I enjoy seeing the students show these actions, it makes such a difference on how connected they are. 

• Be sure your child is dressed appropriately, has a brain food breakfast, and gets ready for school, as they would if we were in person. 

• The EXTRA EFFORT button is available to your child anytime beyond the school day if they want to continue playing learning games.

• Your child will need access to their username and password for Xtra math next week. Have this ready for them at their workspace on Monday. A few emails were sent out this week on how to find this information.

• Your child should have their work packets ready for Monday. These were at school ready for pick up on Wednesday and Thursday. Thanks for going to pick them up!

• Need books at home? The Mesa Public Library offers curbside pick up.  It’s easy to hop online, request books, then arrive at the pick up times at your local branch. Use the link below to check out books from your branch!

• https://www.mesalibrary.org/about/library-guidelines/curbside-park-pick-up-service-frequently-asked-questions-faq

A LOOK AT NEXT WEEK…

MATH

We will continue to work with GUS THE PLUS sign!  We will find more strategies such a counting up/on to find our whole as well as missing addends. This skill takes a little time to master, please do not worry, this is a skill we will work on all year long! The students will be working in his/her math work packet starting on Monday! I can’t wait!

ELA 

What fun our fictional stories have been! Next week we will continue to work with the 5 W’s as we make connections with who, where, and in what order of events. The students will be making connections while participating and working in their notebooks.  Be sure the module work is done as it reinforces our learning standards. 

SCIENCE

Newton’s Law, WOW, in first grade we are learning about how objects move! There will be a combination of activities on FVL and science videos. All activities will be found under the days of the week. 

SOCIAL STUDIES 

We will be working with the values of being responsible, respectful, and citizenship. The students will learn how we can be good citizens in and out of the classroom! 

TAKE A LOOK!

I look forward to the 2020-2021 school year! 

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