Field Trip Reminders

I am so excited for our field trip this Wednesday May 4th to the Ann Arbor Hands on Museum.

Some things to remember:

1. Pack a bag lunch (where everything can be thrown away)

2. Dress in Uniform (it will help the teachers/chaperones tell our school apart from other children).

3. We are leaving the school right away. If you are late, your student will not go.

4. The busses will return to the school around 2:30.

Skype Mystery Reader

Today, Jude's mom was our Mystery Reader. Via Skype from her classroom, she read Curious George to all the kindergarten and first graders. It was really cool to use this technology to connect with her! Thanks for reading to us!

Shining Light X2

Because it was SOOO hard for me to choose just one Shining Light this past week I picked two! Gary and Jamia both made wonderful choices all week long and tried their best in class. Great job to both!

Books!

You probably noticed the bag in your student's backpack containing 3 new books. Today we were one of the lucky classes to be able to participate in a book give away. A HUGE thank you goes to Volunteers of America and Scholastic who provided the books. Another thank you goes to the wonderful UPA High School students who partnered up with our first graders to help them choose their books. After, they read their new stories together! The kids were so excited! I hope they are enjoying their new books!

Field Trip Chaperones

We have enough chaperones for our field trip to the Ann Arbor Hands on Museum. Thank you!!! :)

Family Game Night

The 3rd floor will be hosting Family Math Game Night and Internet Safety Workshop on Wednesday, April 27 from 5-6:30 on the 3rd floor for he whole school. Come learn fun math games you can play with your family to help improve students' math skills while having fun at the same time. Mr. Curran will be hosting an Internet safety workshop at 5:00 in his room. Math games start at 5:30. There will be a giveaway of numerous math games and flashcards at 6:30. You must be present to win. Snacks and drinks will be provided. We hope to see you all there.

Some other notes-

~I was so excited to receive 9 early milestones today! Milestone #2, Ten Facts, is due this Thursday, April 28th.

~We will be having a free dress for $1.00 day on Friday, April 29th.

~Money for the field trip to the Ann Arbor Hands On Museum is due this Friday, April 29th. The cost is $3.00 per student and $1.00 for chaperones.

Milestone Reminder

I hope everyone had a wonderful Easter! I am looking forward to hearing about everyone's breaks when we go back to school on Tuesday. Just a quick reminder about Milestone #2 10 facts...

-The form for milestone #2 was sent home the day before break and is a sheet of blue paper. If you misplaced that paper- it is ok for your student to write out their 10 facts on paper from home.

-If Milestone #2 is turned in early on the Tuesday we come back from break, your student will receive a "Homework Pass" to use on a future assignment.

-Milestone #2 is due by Thursday, April 28th.

-Be sure to have your student write out all their facts, use correct capital letters and punctuation.

-Also, be sure the facts are in "kid-friendly" language so the student is able to read, understand, and remember their facts better.

As always- let me know if there are any questions or concerns. See everyone Tuesday at 8:20!

Spring Break Sticky Notes

Send a message to your friends over break!

Bubbles

With the weather warming up we've been spending more time outside. This means breaking out the bubbles! The students really enjoy blowing and popping bubbles at recess. If your student wants to bring any in from home they are welcome to.

Pajama Day

We had such a fun day today! This morning the students helped me push together the tables and lay out blankets and pillows around the room. Each student had a comfortable reading place for the day. We played a game of Word Wall Bingo, Skyped with some new friends in Massachusetts, had a cookie and milk snack, went on a pajama parade through the school, and watched a movie with the other first graders. School is always tons of fun when you are wearing PJ's!