Math:
coins- know all the coins and be able to exchange different coins for the same value and purchase items up to one dollar.
Writing:
starting to write how-to’s, such as “How to make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich”. Make sure the reader knows every step as if the reader were from mars.
Reading:
Main idea (what the story is about): what is the main idea of small passages or paragraphs, as well as whole stories.
Character trait for November:
Citizenship: the quality of one's response to membership in a community
Please take advantage of any opportunity with your child to reinforce these skills taught in the classroom. Everyday learning is the best learning!
Monday, November 3, 2008
November 4: Election day!! Students will cast their vote in the mock election at school.
Don't forget to cast yours at your designated location.
November 12: Progress Reports go home
November 18: PTO meeting for all parents
November 20: PTO pictures with Santa/ pizza and movie for parents and students.
November 24 - 28: Thanksgiving Holidays- no school
Don't forget to cast yours at your designated location.
November 12: Progress Reports go home
November 18: PTO meeting for all parents
November 20: PTO pictures with Santa/ pizza and movie for parents and students.
November 24 - 28: Thanksgiving Holidays- no school
Family Fun Night
Family Fun Night is scheduled for Friday, November 14, from 5:00 - 8:00. Each classroom will host a game, which is being provided by PTO. We will host the ring toss. I am in need of at least two parents to lead this game for the evening. If you are interested in doing a time slot (30 minutes, 1 hour, etc.), please let me know.
Every class will also have an item in the live auction, which will be held from 7:30 - 8:00 that evening. Every classroom will have an item that represents their class. Save your money now to be the highest bidder on your child’s classroom item. Proceeds will go to our playground and climbing wall.
Every class will also have an item in the live auction, which will be held from 7:30 - 8:00 that evening. Every classroom will have an item that represents their class. Save your money now to be the highest bidder on your child’s classroom item. Proceeds will go to our playground and climbing wall.
Monday, October 13, 2008
Welcome Back!
I hope you had a restful and enjoyable week off. We are back in the swing of things and working harder than ever!
Report cards will go out this Friday.
This week is fire prevention week, and we had the Walker Co. Firefighters visit today with an exciting assembly. Please talk with your child about fire safety and designate an outside meeting space in the event of a house fire.
Mark your calendars! October 21 will be PTO/ Art night. We will be celebrating Harvest Day on October 31. More details will come on that later. Family Fun Night is November 14.
This week we will be studying character during, working on our personal narratives during writing, and more addition during math.
I would like to invite you to come in and conference with me regarding your child. Please let me know what day will be good for you. I am available from 2:20 - 4:00 most days.
Please be sure to read *with* your child each night and help your child remember his or her book to school each day.
Thank you for all your support,
Sarah Eager
Report cards will go out this Friday.
This week is fire prevention week, and we had the Walker Co. Firefighters visit today with an exciting assembly. Please talk with your child about fire safety and designate an outside meeting space in the event of a house fire.
Mark your calendars! October 21 will be PTO/ Art night. We will be celebrating Harvest Day on October 31. More details will come on that later. Family Fun Night is November 14.
This week we will be studying character during, working on our personal narratives during writing, and more addition during math.
I would like to invite you to come in and conference with me regarding your child. Please let me know what day will be good for you. I am available from 2:20 - 4:00 most days.
Please be sure to read *with* your child each night and help your child remember his or her book to school each day.
Thank you for all your support,
Sarah Eager
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
Mark Your Calendar!
Parents,
We have a busy week coming up. Please check your calendar each day so you and your child don’t miss out on anything!!
Friday is hat day/ Gator day, so bring $1.00 and wear a hat to raise money for our Character Education fund.
Monday, September 22 will be the first day for the week long book fair.
Tuesday, September 23 is grandparents day, Open House, and Scouts night. Please plan to come out Tuesday and meet your child’s teacher, see what we are doing in first grade, and check out what the Scouts have to offer your child.
Candy bars will also be on sale Tuesday, Sept. 23 for $1.00
If you would like to conference with me prior to Open House, please let me know. Otherwise, I hope to see all of you on Tuesday!
We have a busy week coming up. Please check your calendar each day so you and your child don’t miss out on anything!!
Friday is hat day/ Gator day, so bring $1.00 and wear a hat to raise money for our Character Education fund.
Monday, September 22 will be the first day for the week long book fair.
Tuesday, September 23 is grandparents day, Open House, and Scouts night. Please plan to come out Tuesday and meet your child’s teacher, see what we are doing in first grade, and check out what the Scouts have to offer your child.
Candy bars will also be on sale Tuesday, Sept. 23 for $1.00
If you would like to conference with me prior to Open House, please let me know. Otherwise, I hope to see all of you on Tuesday!
Sunday, September 7, 2008
America, the Beautiful
We will be discussing the lyrics and meaning of this song throughout the week. It may be fun for you to view pictures of America with the song to discuss with your child.
Parts of a plant
The focus in science this week is plants. We will be learning about the parts of a plant, as well as the basic needs of plants (air, soil, water, sunlight). Please encourage your child to think about plants as living objects with needs.
We will be discussing the lyrics and meaning of this song throughout the week. It may be fun for you to view pictures of America with the song to discuss with your child.
Parts of a plant
The focus in science this week is plants. We will be learning about the parts of a plant, as well as the basic needs of plants (air, soil, water, sunlight). Please encourage your child to think about plants as living objects with needs.
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
Thank You, Parents!
Parents, I want to thank you for everything you have done thus far to help your first grader succeed. Our class is making great strides thanks to your support.
Please continue to read *with* your child on his/her AR book. Children are taking tests on the stories from their library books, and need to really understand the story, not just read the words.
In the coming days, we will continue to work on data and graphs for math, making predictions in reading, and learning about nouns for writing. Please discuss these topics when possible with your child. They are really working hard and we should praise their efforts daily.
Remember, picture day is Wednesday, September 10.
Also, Grandparent's day is Tuesday, September 23 as well as First Grade PTO.
Please continue to read *with* your child on his/her AR book. Children are taking tests on the stories from their library books, and need to really understand the story, not just read the words.
In the coming days, we will continue to work on data and graphs for math, making predictions in reading, and learning about nouns for writing. Please discuss these topics when possible with your child. They are really working hard and we should praise their efforts daily.
Remember, picture day is Wednesday, September 10.
Also, Grandparent's day is Tuesday, September 23 as well as First Grade PTO.
Sunday, August 17, 2008
Reminders
Accelerated Reader
Our AR Kickoff was last week, and we are now reading our library books everyday at both school and home. Students should be prepared to take a 5 question test on his/her library book each day. Please read with your child every evening and ask questions about what you read together. PTO Night
This night is being rescheduled. We will keep you posted.Book Fair
Will be around September 22. Dates to be determined later.
Week of August 18, 2008
Parents, thank you for helping us get back in gear and in a routine of first grade. We seem to be getting used to first grade and are already becoming a close class.
This week we will be studying numbers up to 20. We will be collecting, comparing, and creating pictures of numbers to 20, as well as learning about the number line.
We are writing every day, and are excited to share some of our stories during PTO.
Reading is also underway, with all testing over. Nonfiction and fiction will be introduced this week.
This week we will be studying numbers up to 20. We will be collecting, comparing, and creating pictures of numbers to 20, as well as learning about the number line.
We are writing every day, and are excited to share some of our stories during PTO.
Reading is also underway, with all testing over. Nonfiction and fiction will be introduced this week.
Please work with your child nightly on homework.
Thursday, August 7, 2008
Dates to remember
Hat Day!
Friday, August 8 will be hat day for everyone who pays a dollar. Money raised goes to our character cafe'.
Accelerated Reader
Our AR Kickoff will be August 13. Our theme will be “Reaching for the Stars, READ!”, a space theme. Children may dress like astronauts, aliens, or celestial bodies on that day.
Book Fair
Save your money now for the book fair, which will be September 4 - 12.
PTO Night
Pre-K, K, and First grade will have a PTO night September 9. First grade will host from 6:30 - 7:00. You will come see your child’s classroom, what he/she has been working on, and more.
Friday, August 8 will be hat day for everyone who pays a dollar. Money raised goes to our character cafe'.
Accelerated Reader
Our AR Kickoff will be August 13. Our theme will be “Reaching for the Stars, READ!”, a space theme. Children may dress like astronauts, aliens, or celestial bodies on that day.
Book Fair
Save your money now for the book fair, which will be September 4 - 12.
PTO Night
Pre-K, K, and First grade will have a PTO night September 9. First grade will host from 6:30 - 7:00. You will come see your child’s classroom, what he/she has been working on, and more.
Monday, July 28, 2008
Welcome to First Grade!!
The summer has come to an end, and we are all excited about the beginning of a new year!
Parents, I hope to see you all at Open House on Thursday, July 31 from 5:00 - 7:00.
Kids, get rested for your first day on Friday, August 1.
Parents, I hope to see you all at Open House on Thursday, July 31 from 5:00 - 7:00.
Kids, get rested for your first day on Friday, August 1.
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