1st Grade Mrs. Sheridan & Mrs. Elmoussaoui

Today we continued identifying title, author, and illustrators of books. We also discussed our favorite characters in a story and gave reasons why. We discussed what scientists do and how we will be scientists in our classroom. We worked with two-sided chips to make different combinations of 6 (5+1, 4+2, 3+3, 6+0). We also worked on our writing skills by drawing with detail and labels, using lines and writing complete sentences with spaces, punctuation, capitals, and lowercase letters.

Homework:

• Pages 17 & 18 (math worksheet lesson 4)
• Practice Handwriting in Handwriting Folder
• Read for 20 minutes, fill out your R.E.D. Folder
• Practice Building Words in your Spelling Notebook

Reminders:

• Open House tomorrow September 8, 2022 6:00-7:30 p.m.

Tomorrow’s Specials: Art & Music

Tomorrow’s Lunch: Veggie Pizza / Halal Turkey & Cheese Wrap

Today we read a story about crayons. All of the crayons were special and unique and worked well when they were together, just like our class! We wrote to tell how we are unique and colored a crayon that will go on a bulletin board by our classroom. We also read a book called “What if Everybody Did That?” and wrote about positive and negative choices and how it it would affect the world around us if everybody made each choice. We continued working on reading and writing strategies as well as number bonds.

Homework:

• Pages 13 & 14 (math worksheet lesson 3)
• Practice Handwriting in Handwriting Folder
• Read for 20 minutes, fill out the first spot in your R.E.D. Folder
• Practice Rainbow Words in your Spelling Notebook

Reminders:

• Open House Thursday September 8, 2022 6:00-7:30 p.m.

Wednesday’s Special: Media

Tuesday’s Lunch: Spaghetti / Bosco Sticks

*Reminder: Please return your emergency form if you have not already

Today we continued talking about manners. We came up with our classroom rules. We continued working on number bonds in math. We also enjoyed two specials! Art and Music. We practiced reading to self and working on writing during choice time. Students modeled how to properly choose a quiet spot and work until the timer is up and then returning to the carpet.

Please complete pages 9 & 10 (math worksheet) and return to school on Tuesday.

NO SCHOOL FRIDAY OR MONDAY

Tuesday’s Specials: Music & Library

Tuesday’s Lunch: Mac & Cheese / Yogurt Parfait with crackers & cheese

*Reminder: Please return your emergency form if you have not already

Today students discussed what good manners are at school. We discussed a book about manners in school and how to be a strong learner. Strong learners are prepared, arrive to school on time, help others, and are always respectful.

Students continued to read a story about the beach and added onto our writing about what they like to do at the beach.

For math, we started our first module. We used a strategy to count up from 5 (5+3=8, 5+2=7, 5+0=5, etc).

We also had so much fun in media with Mrs. Hansen!

Tomorrow’s Specials: Music & Art

Tomorrow’s Lunch: Pizza / Turkey & Cheese Wrap

*Reminder: Please return your emergency form if you have not already*

Please sign up for ClassDojo as well! (Your child can also create an account, letter sent home)

** Please send a picture of your family to display on our family wall! **

Today students discussed what a good listener does. They decided that good listeners use their ears, eyes, and calm bodies to listen. They also discussed that good listeners listen to principals, teachers, and classmates. Good listeners do not interrupt, raise their hand, and follow directions. Good listeners are always kind.

Students also read a story about the beach and wrote what they liked to do at the beach.

For math we discussed what a mathematician is. Mathematicians add, subtract, work with shapes, time, and money. Mathematicians work with numbers, listen, share tools, make diagrams, and solve problems. Students created a mathematician cartoon with some of their math ideas.

**Today students are taking home an allergy paper. There are students in first grade with severe allergies. No nuts are allowed in our classroom.**

We will be having snacks during our recess time. We suggest healthy, easy to eat snacks such as:

• Fruit
• Vegetables
• Rice Cakes
• Granola Bars
• Cheese Stick

** No candy, cookies, chips, cake, or other unhealthy snacks will be allowed.**

Tomorrow’s Special: Media Center

Tomorrow’s Lunch: Spaghetti with Halal Meatballs / Bosco Sticks

*Reminder: Please return your emergency form*

Welcome to First Grade! I am extremely excited for all of you to be in my classroom this year. I can not wait for all of the new things we will learn this year and all of the experiences we will share.

Handouts going home tomorrow:

Emergency Contact Form

Class Dojo sign up sheet

School Lunch Menu

Reminder about our Labor Day Break

Schedule for this week:

Today: No homework! (1/2 day)

Tuesday: Halal Popcorn Chicken or Mac & Cheese

Wednesday: Media Center / Fish Sticks or Cheesy Stuffed Breadsticks

Thursday: Art & Music / Halal Pepperoni Pizza or Turkey & Cheese Sandwich

Friday: No School

(Our specials on Monday & Friday are Gym and Tuesday Music)

Welcome first graders and families!

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The first day of school is August 29th (half day) 8:55 am – 12:05 pm.!

Mrs. Sheridan & Mrs. Elmoussaoui

This Week We Will:

• Monday – Fun review of reading, persuasive writing, tallying, voting, and more!
• – Lunch: General Tso Chicken / Sunbutter & Jelly Sandwich
• Tuesday – Fun reviews again & First Grade Memory Book!
• – Lunch: French Toast Sticks / Peach Parfait w/ Crackers
• Wednesday – Field Day (See previous posts)
• – Lunch: Kung Pao Chicken / Grilled Cheese Sandwich
• Thursday – Ice Cream Day! (Look on Class Dojo for more details)
• – Lunch: Pizza / Veggie Ranch Wrap
• Friday – Last Day of School Celebration! HALF DAY!

Have an amazing summer! I hope to see you back for Summer Program!

Today’s Practice: Math Practice Pages 265-268 / Benchmark / Zearn / Read for 20 minutes and fill out R.E.D. folder for today (return the RED folder for a sticker)

Today’s Spelling Practice: Practice Reading & Writing New Words / Please continue to bring in your spelling notebooks and complete your spelling each day.

Monday’s Specials: Gym & Music

Monday’s Lunch: General Tso Chicken / Sunbutter & Jelly Sandwich

Today’s Practice: Math Practice Pages 261-264/ Zearn / Read for 20 minutes and fill out R.E.D. folder for today (return the RED folder for a sticker)

Today’s Spelling Practice: Fun Sentences. Please continue to bring in your spelling notebooks and complete your spelling each day.

Tomorrow’s Special: Music

Tomorrow’s Lunch: Bosco Sticks / Vegetable Alfredo