First Grade News

REPORT CARDS
Friday, March 16th report cards will be distributed to all students. Please sign and return the envelope after the report card has been viewed.

SPRING SING
First Grade Spring Sing will be Tuesday, April 10th
Performance Times and Classes
8:20 - 8:50, Poteracki / Cairns
9:00 - 9:30, Kaegi/Arguello

The music teachers would like all students to wear there class shirts to the spring sing if possible.

Mann School Technology Showcase

First Grade News

APPS FOR THE IPAD

Here are some of the apps we are currently using or will be exposed to throughout the year.
Splash Math, Math Drills, Baseball(McGraw-Hill), Top It(McGraw-Hill), Cloud Math, Word Bingo, Spell, and Jungle Time.

MANN SCHOOL TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE
Tuesday, February 7th at 5:00 p.m.
An evening that will showcase the Mann technology that our students are currently using.

CONFERENCES
I am looking forward to meeting with you.

WINTER WEAR
Please make sure your child has all of the necessary winter gear to play outside.

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BOARD GAME AND PAJAMA DAY
Friday , December 23 - First Grade board game day and Pajama Day. Students should bring a board game to play and one stuffed animal to school.

IPADS
Two days a week we work with our new Ipads. The children are either working independently or in pairs on different skills. This is another wonderful tool for learning.

SMART BOARD
We use the Smart board every week to enhance the Treasures reading series. The games and activities are interactive. The children are enjoying using a variety of technology this year.

TREASURES
Each week the students are responsible to complete the work on their "To Do" list. They are working independently and in small groups during reading workshop time. They take out "just right " books to read from the library each week. I also supply them with new leveled readers weekly.

MATH
Please make sure your child turns in their "Home Links" and practices their facts.

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THANKSGIVING

We have read several biographies this year. All about people who have inspired our lives, given us inspiration, and the courage we didn't know we had. The children seemed to have made a personal connection with Sarah Hale who persevered, with determination, strength, and a belief that all people should come together and reflect on the real purpose in life. That we should take the time to be thankful for family and friends. I want to personally thank you all for the joy you have given me in allowing me the opportunity to educate your children.

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FLASH CARDS

We are going to be working on memorizing our math facts. All students will be assessed once a week and will be sent home with a note to let you know how they are progressing. It will say if they passed or need more practice. A big thank you to the parent volunteers for this math activity.

BURR...WINTER WEAR

The weather is getting colder and warm clothing is going to be a necessity. Please help your child practice putting on their winter gear. Hats, mittens, scarfs, boots especially, and zipping up. If you can label some of their clothing (name) it is easier to locate the owner if an item gets lost. Also send your child to school with an extra pair of socks to leave in their locker in case their feet get wet from melted snow.

HALLOWEEN

I want to thank the parents for putting together a wonderful Halloween party for the children. They were absolutely delighted with the activities and had a fabulous time.

HALLOWEEN

The festivities will begin after lunch. If you are picking up your child at the beginning of the lunch hour they will be waiting for you on the black top where they are always dismissed. Costumes are worn in the afternoon only. If they are staying for lunch send their costume with them in the morning. The party will be in the afternoon. NO TREATS are allowed due to food allergies. The parade begins at 2:15 p.m. I can't wait to see the costumes!