The students worked together in groups to create their best snowman trap after reading our new book. I wouldn’t want to be a snowman with their creativity!

First grade loves WIN time!

Please make sure your child is reading a minimum of 20 minutes each night and filling out their reading logs! Thank you for your help at home.

I hope you all have a relaxing and fun winter break!  Please make sure to keep up on your daily reading. Here are some websites you can visit during break to keep your brain active!

Raz Kids!

This is a completely free leveled reading program purchased by the school. You can access Raz Kids through the link, or download the app for free from the Apple App Store, Google Play, or Amazon kindle.

To login:

1. Go to https://www.kidsa-z.com/main/Login
2. Enter my teacher username hchancey.
3. Choose your name.
4. Choose our class password picture: the boat.

Teach Your Monster to Read

This website is a really fun way for students to practice foundational skills for reading. It helps strengthen listening skills, letter-sound recognition and reinforces phonics skills.

The computer version is completely free.

1. Go to http://www.teachyourmonstertoread.com/u/2755494
2. Type in students first name

The app is $4.99 one-time from the apple App Store, Google Play, and amazon. If playing on an app enter the star code 2755494

IXL.com

This site is purchased by the school and is completely free. Students can work on phonics, reading strategies, and language.

1. Go to https://www.ixl.com/signin/roe
2. Student username:______________
3. Student password:_______________

Winter Music Concert –River Oaks Music Teacher Ms. Green presents her Winter Concert with the 1^st & 2^nd grade students on December 19^th at 2:00 p.m. for all parents to attend! Hope to see you there!