PTO Carnival

The PTO School Carnival will be held on Saturday, April 16. Our class will be making 2 baskets this year! The baskets are auctioned at the carnival with the money collected going back to the teachers for help in purchasing supplies and materials. Our themes are “Mother’s Day” and “Father’s Day”. Your help is needed in collecting anything that moms and dads would like. For example...the“Something for Mom” basket could include candles, room sprays, books, kitchen items, note cards, picture frames, jewelry, Bath and Body Lotions. The “Something for Dad” basket could include car cleaning supplies, fishing gear, after shave lotion, sun glasses, magazines, tools. Items are needed by Wednesday, April 13! The children may bring items to the classroom and place in the collection box. Please keep this in mind when out shopping this next week. This is one of PTO’s largest fund raisers. Your support is greatly appreciated. The kids are really looking forward to this event. Let’s make this year the best!

SPRING PICTURES

The children are bringing home spring pictures for parents to view. If you would like to purchase the pictures or certain sheets, please send the money by Monday, April 4. A price sheet is included inside the packet. If you choose not to purchase any sheets, then return the packet. Thank You!

PUPPET SHOW

Book Puppets are due on April 1. Spring break would be a good time for your child to be working on their puppet. Patterns were sent home at the beginning of the month. The children will need to practice acting out a part from their book. We will video tape our class puppet shows.

LEARNING TO TELL TIME

The children are learning to tell time. Here is fun game site they may play as a practice lesson.
http://www.primarygames.com/time/question4.htm

BANK VISIT

The First Graders enjoyed their visit to our local bank in Wakefield. While at the bank the children learned how money is counted and saved. The children thought it was pretty awesome how fast money can be counted. The drive through window and playing banker was a favorite. Banker Phil shared some of his old coins. Thank you Farmers and Merchants State Bank for a wonderful tour!

REPORT CARDS

The office is mailing progress reports to parents on Friday. I will send home a detailed report with your child for each subject area. We only have 45 days left in the last grading period and so much yet to learn. Remember to celebrate your child's success! I'm proud of our students for putting forth their best each day!

SNOW DAYS MAKE UP

Starting Monday, March 28 the school day will be extended 15 minutes to make up time missed for snow days. Students will be dismissed at 3:30. First Graders will eat lunch at 11:07 followed by recess at 11:30. I'm looking forward to having the extra time with the students for learning lessons. Thank you for your cooperation in this adjustment!

BLEND GAMES

Here are a few sites that are excellent in reviewing sounds we call blends. Your child will benefit from practice using these sounds.
http://www.firstschoolyears.com/literacy/word/phonics/clusters/interactive/final/final.htm
http://www.firstschoolyears.com/literacy/word/phonics/clusters/interactive/initial/initial.htm

SPRING BREAK IS ALMOST HERE!

Spring Break is only 5 days away! My husband and I are looking forward to a trip to Cozumel. We will enjoy snorkeling and swimming with the dolphins! I'm certainly ready for some warm weather!

ICE CREAM CELEBRATION

The First Graders won an ICE CREAM party by bringing in the most canned goods and boxes of food during a contest that the Stuco sponsored. The children will be rewarded Friday! We are honored that our class is very kind and thoughtful. Congratulations!

Fun Money Game

We have finished the money unit in math. The children worked very hard and demonstrated their counting ability well. Here is a new game that they may continue to practice to keep their skills sharp!
http://www.toonuniversity.com/flash.asp?err=569&engine=

Learning New Sounds

Here is a game that the children may practice at home to help them be better at recognizing sounds called blends.
http://www.softschools.com/language_arts/phonics/games/bl_pl_gl_sounds.jsp

READ YOUR HEART OUT WINNERS

Timmy and Jacob were our February Book Winners. Jacob read 13 books and Timmy read 12 books! I'm proud of you First Graders!

Counting Coins Game

Here is a fun game we played in the computer lab today. Help your child count coins at home!
http://sln.fi.edu/pieces/knox/online/whichcoin/whichcoin.html