Congrats First Graders! You did it! You are on your way to Second Grade! It’s been a pleasure being your teacher. See you in the Fall.

Try and keep up with your reading, writing, and Math skills over the Summer. Here is what the district suggests.

Summer Learning

June 11, 2020 by Mirvat Sabbagh

Hello Howard Families!

It is important to keep your child learning and engaged over the summer months to make sure that they keep up with the learning and skills gained at school. However, we know that this summer will look a little bit different for our students and families and things such as camps and family field trips might not be feasible for safety and health purposes. For this reason we have compiled a list of great online resources that can be used to help students stay sharp over the summer. In addition to these items, we always recommend reading books to help students continue and keep up their literary education. 

All of the resources can be found on the blog HERE or under the link titled “Summer Resources for Students” found on the home page

Please also see the attached letter regarding summer learning from the district HERE

Have a wonderful summer, Howard Dragons!!

Here’s a little end of the year song for you. Enjoy!

Rise and shine First Graders and families. It’s a lovely day out there. You have until noon to complete any assignments. Then I will check over your final grades. I will be out and around your neighborhoods today delivering some goodies to my favorite students. YEAH!!!

Busy Students

Favorite School Activity  By Jayden

Recess at recess I play tag with my friends. Then, we go to the swings. Then, we go down the slide 3 times then It is time to go in. Recess is my favorite activity at school. We have recess three times except when it’s raining and when it’s too cold. If it is raining or too cold then we play in the classroom.

• Me and My Friend By Sam     My friend’s name is Mira. I went to the Sky Zone with Mira. I went to play dodgeball with her, and played basketball with her. Then we went to the rope swing. Also, we went rock climbing. I learned how to do rock climbing, but I cannot go more than my brother. I think Mira can go up more than me. My brother is like the master at rock climbing. Then I went with Mira on the ropes. Then I ate the cotton candy with her.  Then it became night time. Finally, me and my friend Mira went home to eat and sleep.

“Last Day Blues By hussein salem

What will you miss the most about First Grade?

I will miss my friends. I will miss my teacher and all the fun parties and school activities.

“Last Day Blues” By Jayden

What will you miss the most about First Grade? 

I will miss science PE and my friends playing outside Also

“Past, Present , Future” By Zeinab Hadla 

1. Tell me about a special memory from your past (you were little).

A special memory is when we went on vacation and I got to see deer and a fox! 

  2.Tell me about something you have done in the present (recently).   

I recently went to Target and bought toys with my own money that I saved up. 

3. Tell me about something you want to do in the future.

I want to go back to Target so I can get more toys! 

Summer Birthdays

To start off our Summer birthdays we have Hassan’s birthday this Sunday the 14th. In July we have Morgan’s birthday on the 12th and Brooklynn’s birthday on the 23rd. In August we have Ammar’s birthday on the 1st and Ali’s birthday on 30th. Here’s a little song to help you celebrate.

Rise and shine First Graders and families. Please check that you have turned in all your assignments. I have to log in final grades today. Today is a good day to stay in and finish up, because of the rain they are predicting. Try and finish your “Last Day Blues”/End of the Year comments. I know all enjoy hearing your ideas.

U.S. Census

Dear Parent(s),

Every year, billions of dollars in federal funding go to hospitals, fire departments, schools, roads, and other resources based on census data.

For a better future of our city, schools, and students , please click on the link now and fill out the census. It only takes a few minutes from your time to make a difference.

Complete the Census application here: 

https://my2020census.gov/

Sincerely, Ms. MacDonald

Busy Students

“Last Day Blues” By Sam 

What will you miss the most about First Grade?

I will miss my teacher the most after the last day of school.

“Last Day Blues” By Jawad Rizk 

What will you miss the most about First Grade?

I am going to miss my friends and my classroom.

Plant Parts and Their Jobs By Jawad Rizk 

1.The job of the roots are to spread out and search for water 

       2. The job of the stem is to provide support for the leaves and flower

      3. The job of the leaves is to make food through photosynthesis.

      4. The job of the flower is to produce fruit and seeds 

      5. The job of the seeds are to make fruits 

When I was grade tests on google forms, it does not say the student’s name. It says their student ID number. On 2 tests today there was a student ID of a student not in my class. What I think is one of my students went on the computer after their brother or sister. The brother or sister didn’t log out and my student didn’t log in themself. The ID number was 20111721. Please check with your families.

Busy Students

Places or “regions” in our school. By Sam Nasser

Name a place or region in our school that was not mentioned in the video. Add a picture if you can.

The music room is a place in our school to play instruments and sing.

“Last Day Blues” By Nader

What will you miss the most about First Grade?

I will miss the most about first grade is the lunchroom, because I can talk to my friends.

Tracing By Morgan

I trace unicorns because I have a  book about them. I also trace mermaids and fairies. I write words with my picture. I trace stuff for Fun. My imaginary friend is named Fun.  This is my book.

Rise and shine First Graders and families. It’s going to be a nice day again outside. There will not be any new lessons this. You have until Wednesday to finish up any of your assignments. Parents please make sure you make your thoughts known on the survey I uploaded for you on my blog on Saturday. You can also go on the Howard School blog to complete the survey also. Summer vacation is right around the corner. You Can Do It!

Busy Students

“Last Day Blues” By Ammar Ettaher

What will you miss the most about First Grade?

I will miss Ms. macdonald the most.

The Tiny Seed By Zeinab Hadla 

Tell 2 things you learned about seeds.

1. Seeds can be picked up by the wind. 
2. If a seed lands on ice and it never melts then the seed can’t grow. 

The Tiny Seed By Aliyana

Tell 2 things you learned about seeds.

1. They grow a flower fruit or veggie

2. You can find them inside flowers

Parents please click on the following survey to answer questions about school in the Fall. https://forms.gle/DNx3eN8hcRpXsfSs5

Busy Students

“Last Day Blues” By Aliyana

What will you miss the most about First Grade? Recess, friends and lunch. My art class

TGIF We’ve made it to Friday! It’s going to be a nice day today. Get outside and have some fun. I will be putting things away in my classroom this morning. Bye for now.

Friday Lessons

Reading – Razkids + finish any reading activities.

Writing – No Assignment. Just finish up old lessons.

Math – 3D Math quiz in google classroom.

Science/Social Studies – No Assignment. Just finish up old lessons

Busy Students

“Last Day Blues” By Hassan Saleh

What will you miss the most about First Grade?

I will miss gym because we did sports and 

played and had fun and exercised. I will 

also miss the projects that we did with

the third graders. I can’t wait to see what

second grade will have in store! 

“Last Day Blues” By Mahdi Abdallah

What will you miss the most about First Grade?

I will miss my friends and my teacher miss macdonald. Also my library teacher and gym teacher. I’ll miss the cafeteria and sitting with my friends,and going outside for recess.

“Last Day Blues” By Amelia 

What will you miss the most about First Grade?

I’ll miss playing and having lunch with my friends and seeing my teachers everyday. 

“Last Day Blues” By Elliott

What will you miss the most about First Grade?

EVERYTHING!!! Plus i miss my friends

 & Ms. Macdonald!!!!

“Last Day Blues” By Lilly

What will you miss the most about First Grade?

I will miss my friends and teacher. I will miss my desk and classroom. 

“Last Day Blues” By Rabi Tamer

What will you miss the most about First Grade?

I will miss Ms. MacDonald the most. I will miss my classroom and table and seat. I will miss my friends a lot and recess. I will miss playing 4 corners with my friends. I will miss First grade so much!

“Last Day Blues” By Wassim Farhat

What will you miss the most about First Grade?

The thing I will miss the most about first grade is playing games at recess with my friends.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1zpUqzyfjDNa8RxM7UyVp4fxkwyTcUtBg/view

*I’m loving your “Favorite School Activity” stories. All your assignments are getting completed little by little. I love it.

May Birthdays

Sorry I missed 2 May birthdays. Mia’s was on May 4th and Wassim’s was on May 28th. Here’s a little song for you two.

Busy Students

 “Favorite School Activity “ By Maha

  My favorite school activity is Art because I love drawing and painting. I love to look at paintings. I love colorful paintings, and I love painting with my hands and paint brushes. This is why I love art class.

Memories of 1st grade By Adam Salem

I miss so much about being in my 1st grade classroom with Ms. MacDonald. I miss doing word work and projects. I also miss finishing books in our mini library. I also miss seeing Ms. MacDonald and my friends. I miss hearing Ms. MacDonald read to us chapter books on our desks. I really liked being in my classroom. 

Dragons love tacos and parties. By Mia

What 2 things do you like?

1.my birthday

2.dogs

What 2 things don’t you like and why?

1.bullies because they are mean.

2.homework because it is not fun.

What are the 4 steps in the life cycle of a plant? By Elliott

1. The seed is planted into the soil.

2.The seed needs soil, water, sunlight and air.

3.Roots grow down and the stem grows up, the plant breaks through the soil and becomes a sprout. 

4.The stem grows up towards the sun and helps the seedling grow leaves and flowers.

The Tiny Seed  By Maha 

Tell 2 things you learned about seeds.

1.it can’t grow in the desert because it’s so hot and dry

2.seeds cannot grow icy places because is very cold  

The Tiny Seed By Amelia

Tell 2 things you learned about seeds.

1. Even if the seeds are tiny, they can still grow super tall.
2. Seeds can’t grow if it’s too cold and if there’s not enough sunlight.

Rise and shine First Graders and Families. It’s another nice day outside. You all have been working hard day and night. I could not have asked for a better class. You are definitely one of my best classes.

Thursday Lessons

Reading – Raz kids

Writing – No Assignment

Social Studies – Quiz Unit 4

Math Module 5 Lesson 13

Busy Students

“Last Day Blues” By Hassan Saleh

What will you miss the most about First Grade?

I will miss gym because we did sports and 

played and had fun and exercised. I will 

also miss the projects that we did with

the third graders. I can’t wait to see what

second grade will have in store! 

Gym By Adam Salem

My favorite school activity is gym class because we run and play games. I play with my friends. We don’t play in teams. Recently, I played basketball and it was fun. Mr. Haliburda is very creative because he makes up fun games. I miss gym class because I get to see my friends and do all the activities on this list. I really like gym a lot. 

Halloween Party By Lilly

      My favorite school event is when we go to the Halloween party after school. It is fun. We get dressed up and get to see our friends. We eat snacks and dance. We take pictures and have fun. I like to see everyone’s different costumes and after we do trunk or treat. 

Places or “regions” in our school. By Aseel

Name a place or region in our school that was not mentioned in the video. Add a picture if you can. Art room.

Social Studies

Rise and shine First Graders and families. Another nice day is on the horizon. You are almost done. Keep it going. You are the best. Here’s a little song to wake you up and get you going. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UW5SMrURVbM

Wednesday Lessons

Reading Youtube “Last Day Blues” No assignment just a cute story

Writing – “Favorite School Activity or Event “

Social Studies – youtube “Long Ago and Now” No Activity. It’s just to help review for the quiz on Thursday.

Math – Module 5 lesson 12

Busy Students

Below are some fancy trees that won’t fall down.