Johnny Appleseed

The children are learning about a folk hero named John Chapman, better known as Johnny Appleseed. Johnny journeyed west in 1800 with his pockets full of apple seeds. Born in Massachusetts on September 26, 1774, Chapman was a practical nurseryman. He spent nearly 50 years planting orchards and supplying seedlings to pioneer farmers in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, and Ohio. Some of the trees he planted still bear fruit.

READING AT THE NURSING HOME

What a joy it is to take the children to the nursing home to share their gift of reading! The First Graders will read to the grandmas and grandpas one time each month. The children did a wonderful job Friday. We look forward to many more visits this year!

PROGRESS REPORTS

The school calendar says that today is "Progress Report Day". I have been informed that the office will not be sending out mid-nine weeks reports. They will send end of nine week reports. The 1st nine weeks ends on Thursday, October 21. Please continue to check the Powerschool website regularly for updates on your child's progress. Today I have made a copy of your child's report and they are bringing it home for you to view. If you have questions, please feel free to contact me. Also, if you do not have internet access at home, let me know and I'll make the reports available to you with a hard copy. Thank you so much for your support the last 24 days of school. It takes a team to be successful and I'm so fortunate to have you on our team!

RHYMING FUN

We are working on rhyming in class this week. The children enjoyed this story about a little boy who has lost his teddy. The children would love to listen to the story again at home. The linked is posted below. Happy Reading!

Where's My Teddy? - Children's Story

FOOTBALL FUN FRIDAY

The Bomber football players enjoy lunch with the first graders on Friday Fun Days!

CONSTITUTION DAY

VISIT TO THE CITY BUILDING

In honor of National Citizenship Day the First Graders visited the Wakefield City Building. Council member Jay and Chief Doonan helped the children learn about the rules of our community.

HAPPY GRANDPARENTS DAY

On Sunday, September 12 we honor our grandparents! Grandparents are our heritage and are essential members of our families and communities. That is why this special day, National Grandparent's Day, is set aside every year. Take the opportunity to spend some time with your grandparent, give them a call and let them know how special they are! HAPPY GRANDPARENTS DAY!

MATH WEBSITES

The children have had a great week exploring numbers and number patterns. Check out their favorite websites that we have used during learning time this week.

FRIDAY SPIRIT DAY

Each Friday we encourage the children to wear our Spirit Blue to show our school spirit for the Bomber, Jets and Flyers! On this special Friday our Bombers Cheer Captain-Kaitlyn stopped by for a picture with our first grade girls!

FRIDAY FUN DAY READING

What a joy it is to see the magic of learning to read taking place!

PICTURE DAY

Our little bumbles on picture day! The children are showing off their BEST SMILES!