Hi families! After tonight’s meeting, a lot of parents asked for math and reading packets for their student as extra practice for future NWEA tests. Instead of printing off two big packets for each student, I will be attaching two links to this post for you to use right from your smartphone or computer to help review common core reading… Read more →
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Parent Meeting
Hi everyone! I’d like to thank all of the parents who were able to attend our first, first grade parent meeting this evening! I think we had a great turn-out and the meeting went well. I hope you all got something new out of it 🙂 If you were unable to make it, I will be sending home… Read more →
Pumpkin Book Report – A Family Project
Attached is a copy of our first family project of the year! This letter along with the book report template will be coming home in your child’s folder today. Please follow the directions and if you have any questions, please let me know 🙂 **Reminder: You DO NOT need to buy a pumpkin! The PTA will be passing out pumpkins to… Read more →
Parent Meeting
Dear 1st Grade Parents, Please join us for an informational Parent Meeting on Thursday, October 18th, from 5:30pm-6:30pm in the library. We will be discussing classroom routines and expectations, NWEA tests, our reading programs and our new math curriculum! This meeting will provide you with information to help your child have a fun and successful school year. We look forward… Read more →
Halloween Update
Halloween Party! EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO ATTEND! It is almost time for our 1st grade Halloween Party! We will begin the festivities on October 31st at 1O:00a.m, and end promptly at 11:10 a.m for the students to go to lunch. During this time, there will plenty of games to play and crafts to make. The children should come… Read more →
A Field Trip is Coming Up!
Detroit Zoological Park Dear Families, On Monday, October 29, 2018, the first graders will be going on a field trip to the Detroit Zoo. In the packet, you will find a permission slip and an envelope for payment. The bus is scheduled to leave for the zoo at 9:00 am and return at approximately 2:30 pm. The zoo recommends at least… Read more →
Picture Day
Today is picture day. Please send in the completed picture form in your childś Haigh Owl folder. I will be sure to check each folder before we go down to the gym to take the photos. Our photos are scheduled for 10:00a.m. Thank you, Mrs. Donelson:) Read more →
Outdoor Movie Night
Friday, Sep 28th at 6:30pm (for food & mingling) **Movie begins at Dusk (around 7:45)** The Heights Hotdog truck will be selling Halal Hotdogs: **$2 with a Regular Bun** and **$3 with a Pretzel Bun** There will be a concession stand selling drinks for $1 and snack items ranging from .25 to $2.00 ****All students must be accompanied by an adult.**** Bring blankets, jackets, and chairs… Read more →
Reading Bags
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 small 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 day. Your child’s job… Read more →
Open House 9-13-18
The First Grade Teachers would like to invite you and your family to Haigh’s Open House! Where: Haigh Elementary – your child’s first grade classroom When: Thursday, September 13th from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Please join us Thursday evening to meet your child’s teacher, take a look around our classrooms and see all the other new, fun and exciting things happening at Haigh.… Read more →