Luke and Zane were our top growth earners in reading while Abby made the highest score. So proud of these kids!
January 31, 2016
January 22, 2016
Planets
We recently learned there are 8 planets in our solar system. The children learned their names, facts about each one, and the order they are in working your way out from the sun.
The kids also got to write about which planet they would want to visit. We have been working on stating our opinions along with two reasons. I was so impressed with their reasons for visiting a variety of the planets.
Aspiring Astronauts
We learned about the race to get a man on the moon. The students learned this was accomplished on the Apollo 11 mission and even heard Neil Armstrong's famous words: "That's one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind".
Afterwards children were able to try "astronaut ice cream" while they filled at an application to become an astronaut.
My favorite response to the question " Why do you think you would make a good astronaut?" Was "beacause I would bring some good information back".
November 22, 2015
Ancient Egypt
We wrapped up our unit on Ancient Egypt and will be studying Early American Civilization next. The kids finished the unit by making Egyptian collar necklaces since the Egyptians valued gold and other jewels so much.
November 5, 2015
Loretto Food Drive
The Annual Loretto food drive is underway!
We are collecting canned goods and other non-perishable food items for families in need. This drive will directly benefit Loretto families. All excess food items will be sent to the Mandarin Food Bank to be distributed in our community. The drive runs until November 20, so please consider sending in at least one item in the next two weeks!
We are collecting canned goods and other non-perishable food items for families in need. This drive will directly benefit Loretto families. All excess food items will be sent to the Mandarin Food Bank to be distributed in our community. The drive runs until November 20, so please consider sending in at least one item in the next two weeks!
October 28, 2015
October 19, 2015
Field Trip
We will be taking a field trip to Sweet Pete's on Tuesday, November 10.
Chaperones ARE limited, so please let me know as soon as you can and I will hold a drawing for two that can attend. Make sure your volunteer background check is current with the county.
The cost of the trip is $12. Money is due by Thursday, October 29
The cost of the trip is $12. Money is due by Thursday, October 29
October 14, 2015
i-ready mini test
Approximately once a month your child will be taking a growth monitoring test on i-ready. I will refer to this as a "mini test" because it's a much shorter test than the original diagnostic, but it lets me know how your child is progressing. When logged into i-ready your child will typically see a red button allowing them to start or continue a lesson. This button will change to green when a growth monitoring test has been assigned to them. I would prefer that this test NOT be taken at home. Taking the test in class will allow me to get the most accurate results. As is the case this go around, there is only one mini test given at a time so your child can continue with lessons in the other subject if they are presented with this issue at home. Currently the test has been assigned only for reading and MOST of the children have completed it. If you find a green button on your child's screen, ask them to switch to math for the night.
I will do my best to alert you to a possible mini test in the future (with more NOTICE!). Thank you for all of your support and fidelity in using this program at home! There is a bulletin board in the main hallway displaying the class usage for i-ready math and reading for all grade levels. We are one of the top 1st grade classes! I hope to continue to see our bar rise and possibly even have one of our student's names as the STAR for the grade level. I have begun recognizing students at the end of the week for the number of lessons they completed. Keep up the good work!
I will do my best to alert you to a possible mini test in the future (with more NOTICE!). Thank you for all of your support and fidelity in using this program at home! There is a bulletin board in the main hallway displaying the class usage for i-ready math and reading for all grade levels. We are one of the top 1st grade classes! I hope to continue to see our bar rise and possibly even have one of our student's names as the STAR for the grade level. I have begun recognizing students at the end of the week for the number of lessons they completed. Keep up the good work!
October 12, 2015
Book-It reading program
Our class will be participating in the Pizza Hut Book-It reading program. Here's how it works:
1. Every month I will set a goal for the number of books that your child must have on their reading log (OCT the goal is 25 books)
2. If they meet the goal by the end of the month (I'll keep track), they get a special sticker on a Book-It reading chart. They also receive a coupon for a free personal pan pizza.
3. If they meet their goal every month from Oct-Apr they get to participate in a pizza party with me!
You'll begin to see a smaller number on the left-hand side of your child's reading log indicating their monthly total (versus their ongoing total). We aren't even half way through the month yet, so still lots of time to read to your child and of course have them READ!
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