Author Courtney Hakim

Writing can be a challenge for many first graders at this time of year. We have been practicing a lot in the classroom and I would like to see it continued at home for additional practice. A few fun and… Continue Reading →

Last week, many of you saw a Reading Response Notebook in your studen’t book bag. This notebook will stay in there and travel to and from school daily with your child’s books. Inside of it you will find small tasks… Continue Reading →

Now that we are really getting into our reading strategy groups, I wanted to share some strategies we have been working on in the classroom. Here are some notes and tips you can use at home with your child when… Continue Reading →

Each Friday your child will take their weekly spelling test. I will grade and send those home in your child’s Owl Folder on Friday. Please review the words with your child, sign the bottom of the test and return to… Continue Reading →

This week, your child will be bringing home their “book bag.” It is a large, Ziplock bag with their name on it, a small book inside and a more detailed letter regarding the use of the bag. Each child has… Continue Reading →