TECHNOLOGY THURSDAY

We're heading into the computer on Thursday, September 1. Here are a few websites that the children will be working with. The first game in the Math group is very challenging. It even had me stumped a few times. A favorite reading sound game is the phonic fighter. Try them out at home!
Math
http://www.primarygames.com/math/countthecubes/index.htm
http://www.ixl.com/math/kindergarten/before-after-between-up-to-20
Reading
http://www.ictgames.com/phonic_fighter4.html
http://www.professorgarfield.org/Phonemics/chickenCoop.html

PICTURE DAY

Thursday, September 1 is PICTURE DAY! Remind your child to wear their SMILE to school. Please return the picture packet with the background color selection of your choice. Pictures begin around 8:20. We are 4th on the schedule to have our pictures taken.

TECHNOLOGY THURSDAYS

On Thursdays the children will be able to explore websites for math and reading on the computers in the high school computer lab. I will post sites each week that you may check out at home with your child. A favorite is the 100 Number Chart. The children may color number patterns on the chart. The boys will love the connect the dot car game. Number sequence is another great review. We played the letter sound review game in the classroom. It is an excellent game to review sounds. Clifford makes everything fun....try the Phonics Sound game. Here are the links to a few sites that we will work with this week.

Math:
http://www.apples4theteacher.com/math/games/100-number-chart-one.html
http://www.chevroncars.com/games/connect-dots/
http://www.kidport.com/Grade1/Math/NumberSense/G1-M-NS-Sequencing.htm
Reading:
http://www.kiddonet.com/gb/flash/phonics/Intro.html
http://teacher.scholastic.com/clifford1/flash/phonics/index.htm

HOMEWORK TIPS

On Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays I will be sending home a page of homework for the students to complete. Mondays will focus on phonics, Wednesdays are grammar days, and Fridays are math review. Points will be taken as to accuracy and if work is completed on time. As the curriculum picks up it is so important that your child review and practice skills they are learning. I also want my students to learn a life skill of being responsible and accountable. Here is a link to an awesome webpage that gives helpful hints with how to help your child with homework. The road to success requires a team working together to ensure the best for your child. Thank you for being part of the team and playing your part in your child's learning adventure!
http://www.wchuskies.com/ParentTip.htm

OPEN HOUSE

Wakefield School will host an Open House on Monday, August 22 from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Please feel welcome to stop by the classroom and visit. All teachers will be present so you may meet the music, art, gym teachers. The counselor will also be available to meet and greet you. The PTO is having an ice cream social prior to the open house in the lunchroom. Stop by and say hello and enjoy some ice cream! The library Book Fair will also be open for book shopping. We will receive many free books from the profits of your purchases. Come and support our school!

MEET THE CLASS

TIPS FOR A SUCCESSFUL FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL

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Take a look at this short video on how you can help your child to have the best first day of school! I'm getting so excited to see all the children. The room just seems empty without them!

WELCOME BACK!

Welcome to the Hive! At this site you can read about our exciting news. I will be posting several times a week...so please check back in often! Click to follow our blog and this way you should be receiving updates. Looks like we'll have 14 in first grade. There is always new students enrolling. As of today I'm looking for 14 new little bumbles to join our hive. 7 girls and 7 boys! We are to get new desks! They should be arriving anytime. I've taught here 31 years and never had new desks. I'm really excited!

I've been busy making lists and organizing materials for the new year. This year we will be implementing the Core Curriculum in Reading and Math. We will be exploring deeper into the skills taught until mastery is met. Our students in Grade One will be receiving letter grades in the subject areas of Reading, Math, Spelling and Language Arts. The first progress report will be sent on September 14th. Conferences are on the calendar for the evenings of October 24th and 25th. Please take note that on Monday, August 22 you are invited to our All School Open House at 7:00 p.m. You may come and meet your child's teachers and visit their classes.

I will send home a packet for parents on our first day of school. Please look over the letters and return any documents that need to be filled out. I'll be looking for parents to help with parties this year! Your child should have received a letter from me inviting them to my Open Class time on Wednesday, August 17 from 1:00 - 3:30 p.m. Hope you can stop in and help your child put their supplies away. This sure makes our first day go smoothly. Looking forward to getting to know everyone. For some, I've taught other children in your family. For others, this is your first child in Grade One! WELCOME TO THE FIRST GRADE HIVE! We're going to have a fantastic year!

ENROLLMENT-SCHOOL SUPPLIES

I can hear the school bells ringing! It’s time to get ready for a new school year. This will be my 31st year teaching first grade at Wakefield School. I’m excited to meet the new class and start our year!

The enrollment dates are listed below:
Monday, August 8
Tuesday, August 9
Wednesday, August 10

This is the supply list for First Graders at Wakefield School. Please do not purchase any additional supplies that are not listed. You do not need magic markers. Our desks are limited to space and extra supplies will be sent home. You may purchase Y-Tie shoestrings from Coach Seirer. I highly suggest you have a set so that tying shoes and keeping them tied will be much easier.

Grade 1
2 Box of 24 Crayons
1 pkg. Pencils
2 Large Erasers
2 - 8 oz. Bottles of Elmer’s Glue
Watercolors (Prang preferred)
1 Rounded Tip Scissors (Crayon or Fiskar preferred)
1 Small School Box with Closure
1 Pocket Folder
1 Container of 35 Clorox Disinfecting Wipes
1 Box of 100 Sandwich Size Ziplock Bags
1 Large Box of Tissues
Gym Shoes (white soles & Y ties or Velcro)

SUMMER MEMORIES

Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Seirer

Mrs. Seirer at Mt. Rushmore

Tyson and Mrs. Seirer hiking in Colorado

Greetings to all my new and previous students! I hope you have all had an enjoyable summer. Our summer started off with a grand celebration of our son’s wedding. Marcus married his high school sweetheart Faith Miller. Both were my students in first grade many years ago! My husband and I have been traveling and seeing all kinds of new sites. We visited a state that I've never been to! In South Dakota we saw Mt. Rushmore and explored a gold mine. The Black Hills are amazing! Coach Seirer and I just got back from Estes Park, Colorado where our family has a summer home. Our children joined us for fun times hiking and fishing. I was able to spend time on the family farm and help with harvest. It will be only a short time until our first day in the hive! Enjoy what is left of your summer vacation and I’ll see you all soon!