Today

Well, I can't say we were completely technology free. However, the kiddos did get a chance to play games together. It is warms my teacher heart to see them communicating and working together.  I would've let them play a little longer if we didn't have library.

Speaking of library, as first graders they now get to take out 2 books! Yea!!! We will have library again in two weeks. So our next library time is Monday, the 25th.

Compliments Party

We are only TWO compliments away from one hundred compliments! The kids will be coming home with some news about what are party is and when it is to happen. Stay tuned...

Two New Events

Greetings! Two events have arisen this week. The first is a PBIS assembly this Friday, which means wearing yellow. If your child has a yellow shirt, please have him or her wear it this Friday. 

The second is on Monday, the 11th, we are unplugging from technology. As a school, we are unplugging from our email, smartboards, laptops, iPads, etc. 

In our class, we will have our usual schedule with some twists. We will use board games during recess, have a read-a-thon during our morning work, and use more pen/paper usage during math.  If your child would like, please have them bring in a card or board game for recess on Monday.

Reminder: Library this Monday

This coming Monday is our library day. Your child will have a chance to return their book they have had since break for another one.

Season's Greetings!!!

Starting on Monday, we will begin the twelve days of December celebration to count down to break. At the end of each day we will tell the students what the next day's surprise activity will be.  Monday is electronics day. Just like our party before, the students are able to bring in an electronic device to play at school for a specified amount of time.  

As a heads up, we will be taking a winter walk on Thursday the 10th. Please make sure your child has the appropriate clothes and garments so they are able to participate in this event.

Also, our class is going to the holiday shop on Tuesday, December 8th. Please send them with their money and a list of whom to buy for on that morning.  Thank you!!!

Have a wonderful weekend!!!

Happy Thanksgiving!!

In the spirit of the season, I want to say that I am SO thankful to you all. Every year I am blessed with amazing families and just the sweetest kids! Thank you for all that you do for the kids and our community. Have a blessed Thanksgiving!

Reminder: Scholastic online classroom code is M3XGF.

Scholastic Book Orders

Book order forms are coming home next week. Please submit your order to me or at scholastic.com by the end of this month. If your order is a gift, please let me know ahead of time. I will bag it for you and leave it at the front desk. Thanks!

The Week Ahead

Next week we will be working on a few DRA's to check on reading progress.  In writing, we are learning about and using transition words to help with organization. Math will have us moving into Unit 3. This unit's focus is on adding and subtracting and working on word(story) problems.

Have a great weekend!