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

SCIENCE FAIR

GREAT JOB to the kids who did a science project at home.  This was not a requirement but those who did it were graded and the experience was very good!  They each did a great job presenting to our class and the displays were highly appreciated by the staff and other students.  I am so proud of our class and the effort that was made by the students and their family.  Thank you again for the time and love you put into this project! 

Launching School Wide 5-2-1-0 Challenge

What is 5-2-1-0 you ask?  Attached is a handout about the challenge that we are pursuing beginning April 2.  For the month of April your child will be keeping track on a log that will be sent home.
Here is what 5-2-1-0 means:

5 - Eat more fruits and veggies  
Goal:  5 servings a day


2 - Keep screen time to a minimum  
Goal:  Less than 2 hours of screen time a day


1 - Be physically active for one hour a day  
Goal:  1 hour of movement a day


0 - Drink more water and less soda and juice  
Goal:  0 sugar sodas a day

Read the handout for more comprehensive information.  Encourage your child to keep track of his/her results!  You'll feel good, the kids will feel good and we all help to reduce diabetes and cancers!  HURRAY!

Testing After Spring Vacation

I will be testing your child's reading progress the first week after Spring Break.  Please take time to read with your child as much as possible during this week.  I will be reading with each student on Thursday, April 5.

Spelling - April 2 - 5

List #1 - they, with, will, want, went, come, when, how, now (REVIEW WORDS)

List #2 - today, tomorrow, yesterday, bird, nest, amazing, where, when

Plan to go to spellingcity.com and have the kids play games and learn the words.
username:  scarey1
password:  mollyd
This site really makes a difference in the kid's spelling knowledge and transfer to writing and daily work.  Please take the time to look at the website.  Thank you!