Pep Rally!

Here are a few photos from the Pep Rally last Friday  Enjoy!

Updates for September 21-October 2

Wow! There is so much going on in first grade! I have already had a couple of parent/teacher conferences. You will find a reminder of your conference day/time on today's homework calendar. Please let me know if you are unable to attend, and we will reschedule. I look forward to sharing your child's work samples and discuss progress made. This is a great opportunity to ask me questions, and no question is too small!
The students have enjoyed going to the Science Resource room. Last week we had a guest speaker. Lisa Peck, a high school science teacher, spoke to first grade classes about skeletons. The children were able to meet "Seymour the Skeleton". Seymour will spend some time in each first grade classroom as we continue to learn about our Human Body.
We have been learning how to tell time, count with nickels and pennies, and create number sentences in mathematics.
Please continue to encourage your child to read at least 10 minutes every day. My students know the answer to this question. What's the best way to become a better reader?
Robust Vocabulary for this week:
horrible, invigorated, presented, aid, persistent, sweltering
Robust Vocabulary for next week:
commotion, muffle, overflowing, locate, search, symbol

The Importance of Routines

Today we counted the 18th day of school. By now the students are well into our class routine. Here's a sample of our daily routine:
We begin our day with bellwork, calendar, and Writer's Workshop. After writing we typically have a snack break followed by Shared Reading. Most days the students go to PE after Shared Reading. After PE we have Guided Reading/Centers. Then we're off to lunch! After lunch they read silently for about ten minutes, and then I read aloud to them. Math follows this oral reading time. Most days we have an afternoon special (Music, Spanish, Science Room) then recess. The afternoon also has time for a Science or Social Studies lesson. We end our day reviewing what we did/learned.
This routine varies slightly from day to day, but it's still usually in a similar order. Your children have adapted very well, and I'm so proud of them! It's important that they have a routine in place for completing their homework. Please take a few minutes each day to ensure that they have the work completed and in their bag to return to school the following day. Please help them to remember to return their word cards on Thursday as well.
Thank you for your continued support. We are truly a "team"!

Other News:
Picture Day is Tuesday, September 15th
Robust Vocabulary for this week:
ambled, politely, pouted, considerate, routine, unexpected

Centers

Centers are an important and popular part of our day.  The children participate in two centers each day that focus on math, technology, art or literacy.  Be sure to ask your child what they did during their centers time!

Robust Vocabulary for the week:  especially, memorize, sensed, capacity, haul, proud

Hoping you all are having a wonderful Labor Day weekend!