We are donating to two charities this year, Amity Foundation and Helping Hand Food Pantry. We are accepting food donations now through November 20th. the main Donation Station is located right outside the cafeteria. The Donation Station has been set up so that items can be sorted as they are donated. We recommend that students arrive to school… Read more →
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Spelling List # 8—Test on Thursday, Nov. 12th
Spelling List # 8 Week of Nov. 9th -th words bath birth both math with sight words red here help make he Plus 5 app. words (-th) Read more →
Spelling List #7
Week of Nov.2nd -th words than thing they there thank sight words do so on us no Read more →
The Circus
Our field trip to the Circus is coming up quick! In order to have our seats reserved for this event, we must have all money turned into the Palace no later than the end of this week. Please send in your child’s permission slip and trip costs ($13 per person) no later than WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4TH. Thank you for… Read more →
CAFE Strategy : Check for Understanding
Even as an adult reader, there are times when i am reading a story, get lost, and am not sure what has happened. Fortunately, when this happens, I have strategies to help me understand the story. The same thing happens when children read. However, children often keep reading and don’t realize they have lost comprehension until the end of the… Read more →
Spelling Words –Lesson #6
Spelling List # 6 Week of Oct.26th -ar family far jar are art start bark sight words little down big come blue 4 more app. words for –ar family Read more →
Bottle Cap Drive
BOTTLE CAP DRIVE! Haigh Families, America Recycles Day, a program of Keep America Beautiful, is a nationally recognized day dedicated to promoting and celebrating recycling in the United States. Every year on or around November 15, organizations create events to promote this special day and teach our kids global citizenship, the importance of keeping our planet beautiful and the positive… Read more →
Standard for Mathematical Practice
Math within our classroom is based on the Math Common Core State Standards. Math Workshop is an instructional delivery method that is used daily. Instructional resources include manipulatives, Everyday Mathematics, as well as many other on-line resources. The Standards for Mathematical Practice describe varieties of expertise that mathematics educators at all levels should seek to develop in their students.… Read more →
Spelling List #3 — Week of October 5th
Week of October 5th -od family cod sod rod -op family top stop pop sight words the and up go for 2 more application words for -od & -op family Read more →
Halloween Party — October 30th
Halloween Party! It is time once again for Mrs. Donelson’s 1st Grade Class Halloween Party. We will begin the festivities October 30th at 2:30pm and end promptly at 3:30pm. EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO ATTEND! We will be serving snacks and there will be plenty of games to play. The children should come to school that morning wearing their Halloween… Read more →