SPELLING - April 30 - May 4

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List #1 - say, says, we'll, I'm, you've, use, five, old


List #2 - animal, again, about, never, between, Saturday, school

Science Study - Plants

We are continuing our study of plants here in class.  Miss Feller is having the kids do some great projects that we will connect to other learning such as math, reading and writing.  Science is such a great avenue to have learning make sense to each child.  I am very happy to have Miss Feller participate and teach with our class.

SWID - LAST WEDNESDAY

I was so impressed with the thought and attitude our class took while participating in the School-Wide Improvement Day.  What a wonderful place to work!  The kids feel as though they are an important link to the school's attitude and improvement issues - AND THEY ARE!!!  Perrydale is a wonderful place to work and your child makes life here a beautiful experience!

School-Wide Improvement Day - Wednesday

This coming Wednesday, Perrydale will be conducting a School-Wide Improvement Day where the kids get to be involved in creating ideas to make Perrydale an even better place.  I'm not sure how that is at all possible but I am anxious to see how the whole thing works.  Please ask your child how things go and what takes place after Wednesday.  On that day we will also watch the dress rehearsal of the play, Beauty And The Beast.  It will be quite a big day!

Upcoming Events

We have some exciting events that are coming up for you to mark on your calendars.


1.  Please bring the permission slips back for the swimming lessons that will take place beginning May 14 - 24 during the afternoons.


2.  We will be traveling to Central High School to see the production of "Honk" on May 8.  I only have a few spots available so if you would like to go, please let me know.


3.  Looking down the road, we will be travelling to Portland to see the Oregon Children's Theater production of, "If You Give A Mouse A Cookie".  This will take place on Friday, June 1 when we would normally have Friday school due to Memorial Day on the previous Monday.  I have only have 5 spots available for parents to join us on that day and it will be a special memory for your child.  

Spelling Words April 23-27

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List #1 - go, goes, do, does, went, did, sees, saw


List #2 - nice, slice, funny, newest, fewest, wasn't, aren't, don't

5-2-1-0

I'm so impressed with the families that have boarded the health ship through 5-2-1-0!  The students understand the concept and are trying fruits and vegetables more and paying attention to their screen time use and exercise.  Oh what happy kids we have.  Health is so important and I certainly know that if I'm paying attention to what I eat and how much I move, then I feel great!  Thank you for helping your child be healthy from the inside out!

Plant Study

Miss Feller will be working with the kids on many projects about plants.  She has many lessons planned and will begin to teach more and more as the days go by.  She is very excited and I can bet your child will have a wonderful experience.

Spelling April 16 - 19

List #1 - could, would, should, make, made, out, put


List #2 - much, lunch, place, trace, stand, story, study, people


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Biographies

We are continuing our study of people and biographies.  During class we are compiling a report to present sometime during the week of April 16 - 19.

Hoping for Better Weather!

As we hope for warmer weather I know that the kids may be up a bit later and even more active than usual.  Here's my reminder to remember to continue to allow for good sleep even though it's SO difficult to go to bed when it's light outside!  This is a tough parenting time but rest assured, you won't regret staying the course so that your child is well-rested.  The contrary isn't very pleasant as all of you have experienced at some time or another, I am sure.  GREAT JOB PERRYDALE FAMILIES!! 

5-2-1-0 CONTINUES...

The students are very excited about the new healthy program that Perrydale has launched this week.  Your child may bring back his/her fruits and vegetable log on Monday and receive a new one with the weekly homework.  All of us want to live longer and have healthy hearts!  The kids are only as excited as you help them to be at home.  Thank you for jumping on board this great healthy lifestyle!  You won't regret it!!

April 9 - 12 - SPELLING

This week we will continue growing in our spelling. Please go to spellingcity.com to play games and increase good spelling habits.
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List #1 - give, live, gave, were, stop, saw, was, jump. good, by


List #2 - children, cold. hello, fall, few, new, knew, many, now,

BIOGRAPHIES

This week during class we will be learning and studying about people who influenced our lives.  We will be compiling information and be presenting reports during class either at the end of the week or possibly into next week.  Each person will do research during class and present a small poster that he/she makes and deliver the report to the class.  I am so thrilled that the kids want to present to each other.  These reports will help them be more and more comfortable being up in front of others.  Keep in mind that everyday the kids stand and share their writing with the class.  They don't even realize that they give mini-reports each day while doing this exercise.  Your child is growing so much!  

Assessments

I am very proud of the students for really focusing in and working hard to improve in reading.  We are not done yet, folks.  We are now on the downhill side of the school year but this is an important time for the children to really demonstrate a lot of growth.  Our hard work is paying off the kids are really flying in their reading achievement!  Please continue to go on Raz-Kids.com as well as do the nightly reading take home books!  Your help will help your child continue to make great strides this year and be ready for second grade!  I am so proud of your child and the hard work he/she is doing!!

Introducing Miss Feller

Hello!
I'm very excited to be student teaching in 1st grade! Previously this year I spent time as part of the 3rd grade classroom at Perrydale and am pleased to be a part of this school community. During the next 11 weeks I will have a variety of responsibilities, leading to three weeks of full-time teaching. I look forward to learning and growing with this class!
-Marisa Feller