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!

Some quick news to share:

Thursday, May 19 - School Wide Walk - We are just walking around the building and our home fields. Please have sneakers for this and dressed for the weather. 

Friday, May 20 - PBIS assembly - Wear Yellow

Wednesday, May 25 - Field Trip to Planetarium - No need to pack lunch. And, if you haven't yet, please send in the $5. Thank you!

Friday, May 27 - Half Day

Please try to have your child here on time for school. Although it doesn't seem to be a big deal, we establish our routine, order lunch, prepare for our day, do our morning work, some have breakfast, share important events, and begin reading by 9:00. Thank you!