September is over!

Can you believe it? September is coming to an end, and we are starting October?

After checking the blog this morning, the book fair was listed in the upcoming events in the first blog in September. I'm sorry some of you missed it. Remember to sign up for my remind 101 text as well. Enter number 81010 and text @p221. This will sign you up to receive reminders.

This week we are wrapping up our Super Citizen unit in Social Studies. We had many conversations and acted out different ways to be good citizens. We also have talked about being citizens of our school, community and country.

In writing, we started zooming in on small moments and sequencing stories. Next week the lessons will focus on adding details and using pictures to enhance our stories.

Guided reading groups officially start Monday. The students have done so well learning how to transition and use their time effectively for independent learning. In groups they will be listening to stories, practicing writing sight words, responding to literature and independently reading. 

This has been such a great week! I was able to meet so many of you and have lots of good laughs with the kids!

I am hoping to make it to the Apple Fest and get the grocery shopping done. Have a restful weekend!
Jenn

Kevin Henkes

Our current author study and whose books are used for reading and writing lessons is Kevin Henkes. He has written Chrysanthemum, Owen, Sheila Rae, the Brave, Waiting, among many many more! Tomorrow we will be reading Lilly's Big Day. If you are at the library, your child may like to take some of his books home to peruse.

Welcome to 2016 - 2017 School Year

As I was looking back at last year's posts, the one thing that stuck out was that the last post said there were only 9 days left. Now we are already 6 days in!! Time is too precious!

Speaking of precious, your kiddos are great!!! They have adapted so well to new routines, new friends, new teachers, new everything... I am blown away by the work they are doing and how much effort they put into things. This year will be awesome!

A few reminders and announcements:

Today: Library - We won't have library again until the 28th, so they can keep the books that are taken out until that day.

Friday: Wear red and black - Hilton colors- We have our first PBIS assembly.

Wednesday, Sept. 28: Half Day for Students

Thursday, Sept. 29: Book Fair at 9:45 am AND Open House.

I'm off to make some copies and organize assessment binders. Enjoy your afternoon!

Jenn

Friday, June 10 : (

What? OWnly 9 days left??? Below are reminders for the week to come. I hope you all have a fantastic weekend!!!

Monday: Mini Meet Day! Please wear your GREY D'Ambrosio's Draft Pick shirts. One is still here behind my desk.... We eat lunch as normal this day. 

Tuesday: Flag Day! Please wear our flag colors: ).

Wednesday: Book Swap 

Friday: Spirit Day! This is a wonderful finale for us to share the end of the year together as a class. Please wear either the GREY shirt from Monday or a black shirt.  Thank you to those who have coordinated and signed up to volunteer as stations.

Remember on Spirit Day, we are eating back lunches that you have either chosen to send with your child or purchased from the school.  

Enjoy this beautiful weather!

June Special Events Calendar

On it's way home to you on Wednesday.

Extra! Extra! Read All About It!

Hello All!!! Boy do we have a busy few weeks coming up! I hope I can get it all in. 

June 1st - 8th: VEPTO contest for Box Tops!

June 6th - Last LIBRARY time

June 6th - See calendar coming home about fun activities each day!

June - August: Log in your reading minutes on Scholastic

June 13th - At 1:15 - First grade Mini Meet - Mrs. Bellanca has donated tshirts to the whole class!! They are coming home tomorrow! Thank you Katie!!!

June 17th - Spirit Day! Get the order forms in about whether or not your child is ordering a school bagged lunch that day: ). To sign up and volunteer, please click: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c054daaa622aaf94-spirit

June 23rd - Last Day - Half Day!

Stay posted for more information or changes!

We Earned a Party

Hi Families,

Your kiddos have done it again! They have earned a compliment party: ). We will have our party Tuesday with board games or electronics. There are a couple kids who want to bring in toys instead. Everyone has the understanding that we share or let people see what we brought, but it is our toy/game/electronic to use or be responsible for.  They have also requested pajamas this day. We discussed appropriate dress and that it will be hot.  They do NOT have to dress in pj's! This is choice only.

Your kiddos were so polite on the field trip! I could take them anywhere.  Thank you to everyone who volunteered to chaperone.  Thank you very much to Mrs. Stark and Mrs. Sloan for coming along on the bus!

Have a great long weekend!