Thursday, April 27, 2017

Thursday, April 27th


Thank you for stopping by! I hope this blog finds you well. Please make a note of the important events coming up, I don't want you to miss anything. 



                                                      Important Dates Coming Up:



Tuesday, May 2nd: Field Trip to Hampton Senior Center: 10:00 am (I will need chaperones that can also be drivers for this, please let me know if you are available). (Please note, we changed the date on this).

Tuesday, May 9th: Lunch and Recess with Moms and Grandmas. 11:55-12:30, (Save the date, details to come!)

Saturday, May 13th: Sonshine Dinner and Auction (details to come!)

Monday, May 22nd: Zoo Field Trip (I will be needing drivers and chaperones, please let me know if you are interested).

Monday, May 29th: Memorial Day, No School

Tuesday, June 6th: Field Day/Lunch with Dads and Grandpas (9:30-noon) at Klineline. (Save the date, details to come!)

Friday, June 9th: Last Day of School/School Program (details to come) half-day


AUCTION BASKET! The time is getting close. If you can make a donation, we would be oh-so-grateful! Thank you if you have contributed, we are building a great basket so far! 
If you would like to donate, here's what we could still use:

Chex Mix / Gummy Bears
Fruit Snacks / Granola Bars
Family Friendly Movies 
Movie Tickets (family of 4)
Gift Card for movie theater (for concessions)
Thank you!!
Here is the example we are using for inspiration: (We have been donated the basket and popcorn tubs! And I was able to find the clapboard on Amazon, woo-hoo!)

 Coming Up in Reading:

First:










Second:






In math, first-grade will be studying shapes. Second-grade will be focusing on graphs. All groups will reviewing shapes, time, and graphs in math centers. Our theme is art appreciation and we have some activities inspired by Vincent Van Gogh. We will be learning about caterpillars in our Scholastic Reader and studying teh butterfly life cycle in science. In Bible, we will be studying the faith of Martha.
Our Bible verse:




Highlights from our week:

























Thursday, April 20, 2017

Thursday, April 20th

Greetings, amazing 1/2 parents! We have a lot of fun coming up! Thank you for checking in!





Important Dates Coming Up:




Tuesday, May 2nd: Field Trip to Hampton Senior Center: 10:00 am (I will need chaperones that can also be drivers for this, please let me know if you are available). (Please note, we changed the date on this).

Tuesday, May 9th: Lunch and Recess with Moms and Grandmas. 11:55-12:30, (Save the date, details to come!)

Saturday, May 13th: Sonshine Dinner and Auction (details to come!)

Monday, May 22nd: Zoo Field Trip (I will be needing drivers and chaperones, please let me know if you are interested).

Monday, May 29th: Memorial Day, No School

Tuesday, June 6th: Field Day/Lunch with Dads and Grandpas (9:30-noon) at Klineline. (Save the date, details to come!)

Friday, June 9th: Last Day of School/School Program (details to come) half-day


AUCTION BASKET! 
We are still building our Movie-Themed basket for the and it's going great. If you would like to donate, here's what we could still use:

Chex Mix / Gummy Bears
Fruit Snacks / Granola Bars
Family Friendly Movies 
Movie Tickets (family of 4)
Gift Card for movie theater (for concessions)
Thank you!!
Here is the example we are using for inspiration: (We have been donated the basket and popcorn tubs! And I was able to find the clapboard on Amazon, woo-hoo!)

New Incentive! We are collecting our Sonshine Tickets from the week and counting them up o Friday afternoon! Those with the most get first pick at a free-choice activity! This is new and the kids are loving it so far! They are really exited to choose their activities and it is a great reminder of how much we have been "glowing" throughout our week! I can't believe how many tickets they will need to count!!!




Coming Up in Reading:

First Grade:







Second Grade:






In math, first-grade will study shapes: squares, rectangles, triangles, trapezoids, circles, and composite shapes. Second-grade will focus on money: pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters, dollars, and counting coins together. All groups will focus on time, money, and shapes! In social science, we will revisit friendship and community. In science, we will focus on the rainforest and plants. In Bible, we learn more about Jesus, specifically His compassion. Our verse for the week:






                                                            Highlights from our week!