Dear First Grade Families,

Over the next three weeks, we will be assigning work and monitoring learning on the following websites:

www.kidsa-z.com (RazKids)

www.zearn.org

Please make sure your child is logging on to these websites EVERY day.  Students are required to:

*Read at least 1 book from the “level up” section on Raz Kids each day.  They will listen to the story, read it themselves, and then answer questions to complete the assignment.  That means that they will complete at least 5 books each week.

*Complete a minimum of FOUR math lessons each week on Zearn.  Each lesson takes approximately 20-30 minutes. The first math module is on Shapes.

If you do not have reliable internet access or a computer, Comcast is offering free internet for 90 days.  They are also offering a deal to buy a computer for $99 for all students in the Dearborn Public School District.  We encourage all families to help one another to access the internet so that all students are able to continue their learning online.

If you need your child’s username or password for their Raz Kids and Zearn accounts, please contact your child’s teacher via email.

Mrs. Stanford: stanfoa@dearbornschools.org

Mrs. Alawy: alawym@dearbornschools.org

Mrs. Shell: shelld@dearbornschools.org

Mrs. Neuenschwander: neuensb@dearbornschools.org

Please contact your child’s teacher if you have any questions or concerns and we will do our best to help you.  

We will be checking our email daily and monitoring students’ usage on the above websites. 

Continue to read each day.  Encourage your child to write summaries of the books that they read- even the books they read on Raz Kids!

Thank you for your patience as we continue to work to provide the best for our students,

First Grade Teachers

Tomorrow is crazy sock day. Tomorrow is also a half day. Dismissal is 11:10a.m.

March is reading month is well on its way. Our grade has a kindness challenge. I have challenged the class to do random acts of kindness. They should be doing kind things at home and at school without being asked. lf your child does an act of kindness, please praise them for it. We will be posting acts of kindness in the hallway.

This weekend, go to the library and read a few new books.

Tuesday, March 10, 2020, wear school colors (Black, red, white)

Friday, March 13, 2020, is crazy sock day and half a day.

It is crazy hair day tomorrow, March 6, 2020. Continue reading and writing summaries. Several students turned one in today and got their first raffle ticket. Keep it up!!!!!

I hope everyone enjoyed the snow days!! I want to remind everyone that using Raz Kids and Zearn twice a week is homework. Students are getting rewarded for using it. Please help your child log on and utilize these wonderful resources. All the log in information is in your child’s folder.

Tuesday, March 3, 2020 is Family Night. 3:15-4:15. Parents must come with their children.

Friday, March 13, 2020 is half a day.

Wednesday, March 18, 2020 is late start.

I hope everyone is enjoying their time off. It was a well deserved break. I just wanted to remind everyone to work on Raz Kids and Zearn this week. The students were told they would be rewarded for using the programs over break. My last report showed that only 7 students have used the programs so far. Please have your child utilize these resources.

As always, remember to read to and with your child to help grow a love for reading.

I just wanted to send out a reminder that Friday is Valentine’s Day. If your child would like to bring valentine cards or little treats for the class your child may. We have 24 students in the class.

Also, We do not have school Monday, February 17, 2020-Friday, February 21, 2020.

Remember to use Zearn and Raz Kids over break. They are both great ways to practice classroom skills.

We have a busy month ahead of us.

Tuesday, February 4, 2020 is 100th day of school. Dress like you are 100 years old. Be creative with what you have at home.

Wednesday, February 5, 2020 is late start.

Thursday, February 6, 2020 is our trip to Ann Arbor Science Museum. Remember to bring a bag lunch with your child’s name and teachers name in a disposable bag. No glass please!

Friday, February 7, 2020 is pajama day. Bring $1.00 and wear pajamas. Profits help the PTA do wonderful things to help our students.

Friday, February 14, 2020 is Valentine’s Day. Your child may bring in valentine cards or little snacks to share with the class. We have 24 students.

Monday, February 17-Friday, February 21 we have no school for Mid-winter break.

In math we have moved to subtraction story problems. We have been practicing how to take apart larger numbers into tens and ones to make it easier to subtract. This week we are introducing the number path to add and subtract. The number path is similar to using a traditional number line. You move forward to add and backward to subtract. Playing board games at home help reinforce these skills. Family game night is a fun way to spend time with your children with the benefit of learning.

In writing we have been working on giving details to expand on their reasoning. When speaking to your child ask them to tell you more. Ask them questions about what ever they are sharing with you. By doing this, you are having your child practice giving details.

As always, thank you for all your support in educating your child. Remember to read with and to your child. Instill a love for reading.

Tomorrow our school is having a little fun with the up coming football game. Your child may dress in the colors of the team they want to win. San Francisco 49ers-Red, white and gold. Kansas City Chiefs-Red and white.

Wednesday, January 22, 2020 is a full day for elementary students.

See everyone tomorrow! Remember to read, get a good night’s sleep and a good breakfast in the morning.