Sunday, May 23, 2010
Only 3 days left, but LOTS of wonderful memories!
I can't believe that we only have 3 days left of school this year! It has been a wonderful year! As we wrap things up this week, my new technology teacher :) (Michele Brantley) otherwise know in our room as Joshua's mom has been a busy bee! She graciously created a precious DVD of our class this year! The pictures and music are great! The children and I watched it and I am working on making a copy for every student to have as a keepsake! So be watching for that to come home this week. Not only did she create the DVD she also made a class photobook that contains tons of pictures of our class only. It is adorable and if your children are like mine, they LOVE to look at previous class photobooks, yearbooks, etc. Michele said I could share it with you all in case you wanted to order one for your child. If you do want to order one there are two PROMO codes that you will want to use. sweet40 - is 40% off on photobooks until 5/26, and ship30 - is free shipping on >$30 orders. I placed my order tonight and the total was $30.35. I can't wait to get it!! Thank you Michele for creating such special keepsakes for our children to enjoy for years to come!
Michele also taught me how to download all my class photos to shutterfly so if there was a specific picture of your child that you wanted to order or if you just wanted to see all the pictures again from this year you can access them here:
http://mrswrightsfirstgrade.shutterfly.com/pictures
(You will have to cut & paste the above link into your browser, I can't get it to go straight to the website when you click on it on the page. Sorry.)Also it will take you to the photobook then after you view it you can click on the pictures tab at the top of the page and it will show you all the albums I have created this year. It's really neat!
This is also the site you go to if you want to order a photobook. Let me know what you think! I think I am going to use Shutterfly next year on my blog so parents can see it on the blog but can also go to Shutterfly and view order if they want. If anyone else has any blogging tips or photo editing, storing, etc. Let me know. I am always interested in changing things that would make it easier for myself and the parents!
By the way, I finally got a new camera! The one I have been talking about for the most part of this school year! It was a fun surprise!!
We are going to have a great time this week! As a child I always loved the last days of school, and as a teacher I still do. I am looking forward to spending these last three days with the children, we will have a great time and create more first grade memories!
Michele also taught me how to download all my class photos to shutterfly so if there was a specific picture of your child that you wanted to order or if you just wanted to see all the pictures again from this year you can access them here:
http://mrswrightsfirstgrade.shutterfly.com/pictures
(You will have to cut & paste the above link into your browser, I can't get it to go straight to the website when you click on it on the page. Sorry.)Also it will take you to the photobook then after you view it you can click on the pictures tab at the top of the page and it will show you all the albums I have created this year. It's really neat!
This is also the site you go to if you want to order a photobook. Let me know what you think! I think I am going to use Shutterfly next year on my blog so parents can see it on the blog but can also go to Shutterfly and view order if they want. If anyone else has any blogging tips or photo editing, storing, etc. Let me know. I am always interested in changing things that would make it easier for myself and the parents!
By the way, I finally got a new camera! The one I have been talking about for the most part of this school year! It was a fun surprise!!
We are going to have a great time this week! As a child I always loved the last days of school, and as a teacher I still do. I am looking forward to spending these last three days with the children, we will have a great time and create more first grade memories!
Sunday, May 16, 2010
The Countdown Begins!
May 17-21
I want to begin by saying THANK YOU! Thank you so much for all the wonderful ways you showed appreciation to me. All of the notes, hearts, candy,flowers and other gifts really made me feel special.The beautiful silver bookmark will always remind me of this preicous class and all the many wonderful memories we made this year! Your children are so very special to me, I have truly enjoyed each of them.
Blood Drive Monday, May 17th from 12:30 to 5:30 across the street at Grace Pointe Church. Walk-ins are welcome but appointments will be given priority. To make an appointment email pittmanil@usa.redcross.org or call 202-8783. All presenting donors will receive a Robert Trent Jones Free Round of Golf OR an American Red Cross T-shirt. Get entered to win a Cruise for 2 also! Just for Blount if you donate in honor of a student, the student will receive an American Red Cross Yo-Yo!
It is still hard to believe there are only 8 days left in first grade. I come to this time of year with mixed emotions. I, like the children, are ready for a break. On the other hand, I will miss the routine of our school day (sorta of-ha!) and I will miss seeing all the little faces of those I've come to love. It's always amazing to think about how far we've come since the beginning of the year. They have worked so hard and I feel confident that they are ready for new challenges in second grade. I'm so proud of them. And to you parents, without the support you show at home they wouldn't be where they are now! Thank you so very much!!
Reading ~ We will focus on the sound /igh/ as in flight.
Spelling-May 17-21 This week's focus is words the following sounds: ge (j sound), ir, igh, ai, ou
change, charge, stage, bird, third, flight,
high, brighten, train, pain, cloud, shout
Language ~ This week we will be putting all skills learned this year in correcting short stories.
MATH ~ We will not test on Chapter 24. We will touch on weight, measurement and two digit addition the remainder of the year.Homework can be completing the rest of the activities in the Practice Math Workbook. Also, continue to practice addition and subtraction each night.
A Few important dates and reminders:
I ordered Scholastic Books last weekend. I expect them to be delivered tomorrow!
Supply lists and dress code information (no change with dress code) can be accessed on the Blount website.
May 17th - First Grade SLUSHY DAY! Flavor for tomorrow will be Strawberry. Please send in $1 if your child would like a slushy.
May 17th-The library is closed for book check outs. All library books need to be returned to the library Monday May 17th. AR tests will have to be on books in the class, books from home or the public library.
The deadline for pre-ordering school supplies for the next school year is May 17. Pricing and order details were sent home May 3. Call Charlotte Lane (546-1767) with questions.
May 21 - Yearbooks delivered
May 21 - 1st Grade Honors Program - 1:00 - 1:30
May 21 - 2nd Grade Honor Program - 1:45-2:15
May 24 - 3rd Grade Honor Program - 1:00-1:30
May 24 - 4th Grade Honor Program - 1:45-2:15
May 25 - 5th Grade Honor Program - 8:30-9:30
May 26 - 6th Grade Program - 9am
May 26 - Last Day of School for Students
Let me know if you have any questions as we are right upon the very end! Have a great week!
I want to begin by saying THANK YOU! Thank you so much for all the wonderful ways you showed appreciation to me. All of the notes, hearts, candy,flowers and other gifts really made me feel special.The beautiful silver bookmark will always remind me of this preicous class and all the many wonderful memories we made this year! Your children are so very special to me, I have truly enjoyed each of them.
Blood Drive Monday, May 17th from 12:30 to 5:30 across the street at Grace Pointe Church. Walk-ins are welcome but appointments will be given priority. To make an appointment email pittmanil@usa.redcross.org or call 202-8783. All presenting donors will receive a Robert Trent Jones Free Round of Golf OR an American Red Cross T-shirt. Get entered to win a Cruise for 2 also! Just for Blount if you donate in honor of a student, the student will receive an American Red Cross Yo-Yo!
It is still hard to believe there are only 8 days left in first grade. I come to this time of year with mixed emotions. I, like the children, are ready for a break. On the other hand, I will miss the routine of our school day (sorta of-ha!) and I will miss seeing all the little faces of those I've come to love. It's always amazing to think about how far we've come since the beginning of the year. They have worked so hard and I feel confident that they are ready for new challenges in second grade. I'm so proud of them. And to you parents, without the support you show at home they wouldn't be where they are now! Thank you so very much!!
Reading ~ We will focus on the sound /igh/ as in flight.
Spelling-May 17-21 This week's focus is words the following sounds: ge (j sound), ir, igh, ai, ou
change, charge, stage, bird, third, flight,
high, brighten, train, pain, cloud, shout
Language ~ This week we will be putting all skills learned this year in correcting short stories.
MATH ~ We will not test on Chapter 24. We will touch on weight, measurement and two digit addition the remainder of the year.Homework can be completing the rest of the activities in the Practice Math Workbook. Also, continue to practice addition and subtraction each night.
A Few important dates and reminders:
I ordered Scholastic Books last weekend. I expect them to be delivered tomorrow!
Supply lists and dress code information (no change with dress code) can be accessed on the Blount website.
May 17th - First Grade SLUSHY DAY! Flavor for tomorrow will be Strawberry. Please send in $1 if your child would like a slushy.
May 17th-The library is closed for book check outs. All library books need to be returned to the library Monday May 17th. AR tests will have to be on books in the class, books from home or the public library.
The deadline for pre-ordering school supplies for the next school year is May 17. Pricing and order details were sent home May 3. Call Charlotte Lane (546-1767) with questions.
May 21 - Yearbooks delivered
May 21 - 1st Grade Honors Program - 1:00 - 1:30
May 21 - 2nd Grade Honor Program - 1:45-2:15
May 24 - 3rd Grade Honor Program - 1:00-1:30
May 24 - 4th Grade Honor Program - 1:45-2:15
May 25 - 5th Grade Honor Program - 8:30-9:30
May 26 - 6th Grade Program - 9am
May 26 - Last Day of School for Students
Let me know if you have any questions as we are right upon the very end! Have a great week!
Sunday, May 9, 2010
Hard to believe .......almost 2nd Graders!
Wow, hard to believe there are only 13 days left. Oh how I am going to miss all these precious children. I think the end of school years are just a little bittersweet. Looking back as to how much progress all of the children have made is just amazing! Sending them to second grade with a solid foundation knowing they are ready for whatever will come their way makes me so proud of them. And of you parents, without the support you show at home they wouldn't be where they are now! Thank you! Thank you!
Thank you!
I am so proud of how well our class did on DIBELS test!!! I will be sending the DIBELS report along with the STAR reading report home with Report Cards on the last day of school.
Reading ~ We will focus on the sound /ou and ow/.
Spelling ~ words with /oo/ as in hook and words with and rhyming pattern.
book good look wood took stood hood shook nook stand hand land
Language ~ This week we will be putting all skills learned this year in correcting short stories.
MATH ~ We will not test on Chapter 23. We will begin Chapter 24 on Tuesday. Homework this week will be the pages in the practice workbook from Chapter 24. Also, continue to practice addition and subtraction each night.
Mark your calendar!
May 10th - First Grade SLUSHY DAY! Flavor for tomorrow will be Watermelon. Please send in $1 if your child would like a slushy.
Classroom Needs at this time:
CLOROX WIPES
A Few important dates and reminders:
May 10-14 Teacher Appreciation Week
May 13 - Signed Papers
May 14 - Teacher Appreciation Luncheon
May 21 - Yearbooks delivered
May 21 - 1st Grade Honors Program - 1:00 - 1:30
May 21 - 2nd Grade Honor Program - 1:45-2:15
May 24 - 3rd Grade Honor Program - 1:00-1:30
May 24 - 4th Grade Honor Program - 1:45-2:15
May 25 - 5th Grade Honor Program - 8:30-9:30
May 26 - 6th Grade Program - 9am
May 26 - Last Day of School for Students
Let me know if you have any questions as we are right upon the very end! Have a great week!
Thank you!
I am so proud of how well our class did on DIBELS test!!! I will be sending the DIBELS report along with the STAR reading report home with Report Cards on the last day of school.
Reading ~ We will focus on the sound /ou and ow/.
Spelling ~ words with /oo/ as in hook and words with and rhyming pattern.
book good look wood took stood hood shook nook stand hand land
Language ~ This week we will be putting all skills learned this year in correcting short stories.
MATH ~ We will not test on Chapter 23. We will begin Chapter 24 on Tuesday. Homework this week will be the pages in the practice workbook from Chapter 24. Also, continue to practice addition and subtraction each night.
Mark your calendar!
May 10th - First Grade SLUSHY DAY! Flavor for tomorrow will be Watermelon. Please send in $1 if your child would like a slushy.
Classroom Needs at this time:
CLOROX WIPES
A Few important dates and reminders:
May 10-14 Teacher Appreciation Week
May 13 - Signed Papers
May 14 - Teacher Appreciation Luncheon
May 21 - Yearbooks delivered
May 21 - 1st Grade Honors Program - 1:00 - 1:30
May 21 - 2nd Grade Honor Program - 1:45-2:15
May 24 - 3rd Grade Honor Program - 1:00-1:30
May 24 - 4th Grade Honor Program - 1:45-2:15
May 25 - 5th Grade Honor Program - 8:30-9:30
May 26 - 6th Grade Program - 9am
May 26 - Last Day of School for Students
Let me know if you have any questions as we are right upon the very end! Have a great week!
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