Author: Elizabeth Donelson

Money and permission slips for our field trip to the zoo are due TOMORROW (Monday, the 16th). We will go to the zoo this week to purchase the tickets in advance to get the group rate pricing, so I will not be able to accept any money or permission slips after tomorrow.  Thank you for your help 🙂 Also, if you have… Read more →

I just wanted to remind everyone that our First Grade Parent Meeting will be this Thursday, the 12th, from 3:45-4:30 in the library. The purpose of the meeting is to inform parents and family members of the first grade expectations, daily curriculum, standardized tests, etc. We also want to familiarize you with our daily routine and practices that we are… Read more →

  For this project you will need to go on a Number Walk in your local community with an adult member of your family. Requirements: You may choose one specific number to look for on your Number Walk(e.g. Just look for the number 7) or you may decide to look for all numbers from 0-10 or from 0-20. Keep a… Read more →

Good Afternoon, I just wanted to thank all the families who sent in fans and/or popsicles over the course of the last two weeks. While we had to overcome a few hot days, your generosity made the experience a bit more bearable. Hopefully these wonderful fall temperatures stay around for a while. Thanks again and HAPPY FALL!!! Sincerely, Mrs. Donelson… Read more →

Dear Parents and Families, You should have found an October reading log in your child’s folder today. These will be sent home at the beginning of each month for you and your child to keep track of their daily reading. Simply write down the title of the book(s) and sign your name. I have found sticking this on your refrigerator… Read more →

Dear Families, On Monday, October 2nd we will be having our first PBIS celebration of the year. This celebration is to recognize your child’s positive behavior for the month of September. Our theme will be Float, Fly, Glide! This event will take place outside, so let’s hope the weather stays pleasant! Be sure to check the weather forecast and make… Read more →

Picture day is tomorrow, Friday, September 29th. Please make sure you send in your completed order form with your child. Also, any  form that was turned in earlier this week, will be passed back before pictures.  We will take our pictures before we go to GYM in the morning. Read more →

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 (hopefully, could be Monday). Please review the words with your child, sign the bottom of the test and return to school on Monday so they are ready to go for next week’s test. Thanks for your… Read more →

  This week, your child will be bringing home their “book bag.” It is a large, blue and red bag with their name on it, a book inside and a more detailed letter regarding the use of the bag. Each child has their own bag and will be responsible for bringing it home EVERY night and returning it to school EVERY… Read more →

Tomorrow,  the first graders will take the first portion of the NWEA math test. The children will have two forty minute sessions to complete all 56 questions. I will encourage them to take their time and listen carefully to the questions asked of them. Later this week, we will take the reading portion.  Wish us luck!!   Read more →