Parents,
Today your child is coming home with a work on writing journal, some may be completely filled and other may not be totally filled in yet. They may keep these at home to use and continue working on their writing skills. We are going to get new ones in class to start fresh since many of us have filled our 1st one up and are ready.
Thanks!
Parents,
With all these snow/cold/ice days we have had recently I wanted to make sure we are all on the same page with events coming up and happenings inside the classroom!
Homework: This week they will ONLY have spelling homework- an assignment will be coming home attached to their spelling list that should be completed and returned. Spelling test is going to be on Wednesday.
Valentine’s Day: I will be out of the building in the AM at a PD (and of course we only have a 1/2 day that day). The students will still be passing out Valentines to their friends and having a celebration. Because I am not going to be here, I ask that parents do not join us for this celebration (we will have an end of year celebration all can attend!). They will be decorating bags to collect their treats in together, you do not need to send anything in.
February & March: Weather permitting, the rest of February and March should run as usual!
We are VERY excited that Mrs. Smith will be rejoining us for parts of our day the rest of this month and next. She is making the transition from her long term position in Kindergarten into our classroom. My official due date is April 9th, the plan (if baby cooperates) is for me to be here until Spring Break so my last day before maternity leave begins will be March 29th! Of course, you cannot plan these things, if she decides she will not be making her grand entrance on time, I may be here a few days following spring break. As far as the class will be told- my last day is March 29th, I do not want them to get their hopes up I will be here after Spring Break when I cannot make any guarantees. I will keep you updated as the time gets closer 🙂
Parents,
Due to the snow days last week there have been some changes to the lunch menu this week. The menu for the week is below:
Parents,
Our Holiday party will be on December 21st at 10:30 am until 12:00 pm when the students go to lunch. All are welcome!! I know open house was so long ago so I have created a sign up sheet for anyone who would like to donate items to the party! I am also going to need parents to volunteer and help us create some of these crafts 🙂 We will be making ornaments, snowflakes, snowmen, and cookie decorating!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0B4AAAA82AA6F85-holiday
This sign up genius is new to me, so please let me know if you have any trouble signing up and I can try and help you out!!
THANK YOU for your continued support and generosity!
Mrs. Chammout
Parents,
Our Winter NWEA test is going to come up fast!! We will begin testing after our 2 week break! I am going to begin preparing review packets for the break (they will be leveled based on what your child’s personal goal is- these will take me probably until break to individualize). In the mean time PrepDog is an AMAZING site to have your child practicing on! The class is having a race to 50 for DOJO points! If you have your child on PrepDog practicing, send me a message and I can give them a dojo point as an incentive to get some extra practicing in! I have attached the link below:
https://www.prepdog.org/1st/1-COMMON.html
Mrs. Chammout
Good Morning Haigh Community,
It’s that time of year to reflect on how lucky we are, and those of us who are able, can help those in need. This year, Haigh students will be participating in two different drives to help our community. The 2 drives that we are participating in are, “The Rainbow Connection Toy Drive,” and “Battle Against Hunger.” The toy drive is dedicated to giving back to Michigan children with life threatening illnesses. If you would like to donate a toy, please send your unwrapped donated in with your child. The canned food drive is in partnership with Dearborn High School to raise money for Amity and Zaman food pantry’s.
We will have collection boxes set up in our main hallway for these two important drives. Please see the flyer below for more detailed information about items that can be donated. Thank you everyone for your help in giving back to those in need!
Click on the link below, which will take you to Mr. Short’s blog post that includes a specific link for each drive with more details:
https://haigh.dearbornschools.org/2018/11/06/help-haigh-give-back/
Thanks for your help 🙂
Mrs. Chammout
Parents-
Just a reminder we had the spelling words for 2 weeks. The test will be on Friday. Here are the words as a reminder:
First Grade Second Grade
shout try
shy pie
shower cry
shop wild
shut mild
two has
play going
has your
him upon
find which
Parents,
The first graders completed their study guide today and did a wonderful job! There test will be Thursday afternoon. The study guide we completed will come home today- I attached a practice page to the front (they should be able to complete within 10-15 minutes). The study guide follows the exact same format as the test, if they are able to talk you through the study guide, they will be very well prepared for the test.
Parents, today our first family project of the year will be coming home! In your child’s folder your will find a letter along with the book report template. Please follow the directions and if you have any questions, please let me know 🙂
**Reminder: You DO NOT need to buy a pumpkin! The PTA will be passing out pumpkins to all of the children!
Dear 1st Grade Parents,
Please join us for an informational Parent Meeting on Thursday, October 18th, from 5:30pm-6:30pm in the library. We will be discussing classroom routines and expectations, NWEA tests, our reading programs and our new math curriculum! This meeting will provide you with information to help your child have a fun and successful school year. We look forward to seeing you as we to work as a team toward your child’s success.
We are hoping to have your undivided attention with a parent-only meeting.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Chammout