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Where are you spring????

Hi families! Happy last day of Spring Break...although it certainly doesn't feel anything like spring! I hope this post finds you all happy, healthy and rested after a wonderful week together. I can't wait to hear all about your activities during your break. I know the kids will return tomorrow full of stories and things to share. Can you belive that we kick off our LAST quarter together in first grade? Unbelievable! We have a lot on our plate this month in first grade. Be prepared to be busy, busy, busy! We will get right back into our routine tomorrow with new spelling words, Power Drills, stories and projects. We are also going to start going full-speed ahead at rehearsing for our musical next month. Once this winter weather finally decides to leave us alone and spring actually begins to show itself, we are going to be busy and the year will be wrapping up before you know it. Please let me know if you need anything or if you have any questions as we head into fourth quarter. Now it's time for me to go and cheer on my Jayhawks! Have a warm and cozy night! Can't wait to see your dear ones tomorrow morning...

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Wednesday Check-In...

Hi families! I hope this post finds you doing great at our mid-week point! I am so happy to have a week free of snow days...I hope your first grader is hanging in there as we get back into our routine. It's tough to re-adjust after so much unexpected time off. Let's catch you up to speed: Tomorrow morning all first graders have been invited to Wheatridge Middle School to watch the second grade dress rehearsal for their musical! The kids don't know that they are in for a surprise trip in the morning, but it will be a blast. Mrs. Neeley is so kind to extend the invitation to us in order for our kids have an opportunity to see what these amazing productions are like. It allows the kids to understand what they will be doing in the weeks to come in preparation for THEIR show in April. Speaking of which, did your first grader give you a letter from Mrs. Neeley yesterday about our show? They brought home a letter telling you what part they will be playing in this year's First Grade Performance. Be sure to read the letter carefully, as some students will be expected to attend early morning practices and I believe the first practice is this Friday for some characters. For those of you who have not seen one of Mrs. Neeley's musicals, you are in for a treat! They are amazing. Our kids will be working so, so hard in the weeks to come but the final production pays off! Next, this Friday is our First Grade "Science Day". You are welcome to come and help from 12:30-1:30. We will be doing different scientific experiments and learning more about hypothesis and observation. Friday night is also Movie Night! Don't forget check-in begins at 6pm and the fun-filled night goes until 9pm. We'd love to have you! Next week we will also begin our Quarterly Math text as we end another quarter together. Please be looking for your child's last math quiz coming home this weekend and review this skill with them. This last skill of finding missing addends through related subtraction problems has proven difficult for many of our kiddos. Extra practice and encouragement at home always helps! As always, please don't hesitate to ask if you have any questions or concerns or if you need anything. We are getting ready to hit a very busy time of our year together and communication is essential! Please continue to check our blog frequently...I'm trying to keep up with our fast pace first grade journey. Have a great night...cross your fingers for some spring-like days ahead!

Snow, Snow, Snow...

Wow! Can you believe this snow??? March cannot get here fast enough. I hope you have enjoyed your snow days with your first grader. I know MY first grader is climbing the walls and ready to go back to school. I wanted to remind you all that TOMORROW (February 28) is our Picture Day Make-Up. We will be taking individual and class pictures. If you did not return your picture money, you can definitely send it tomorrow with you child. Be sure to have your child look extra sharp tomorrow for pictures! Hopefully you were able to help you child with some of their homework during the past two days. Did you see the note about Science Day? I will be sending home several more notes about some other things we have going on in March, so be looking for them. One is about a Leprechaun Trap and another is about Flat Stanley. Curious? Be watching your child's backpack for these upcoming projects and activities. We have a lot of catch up to do in order to make up for these unplanned days off, so please help your child transition back into our routine by allowing them plenty of sleep tonight! We will hit the ground running tomorrow. Finally, tomorrow is also a LIBRARY day! Please help your child return their old books so that they can have new books for the weekend! Let me know if you need anything. Enjoy this last snow day....I hope!

To Snow or Not To Snow?

Hi families! With the pending storm, we are not sure what tomorrow brings. Remember that tomorrow is our PICTURE DAY!!! We will be taking Spring Pictures AND a Class Picture!!! If school is canceled, our pictures will be rescheduled for next week. We will just have to wait and see what Mother Nature has in store for us. Has your first grader said anything about George Washington this week? We are learning all about our first president this week in honor of his birthday on Friday. Invite your child to share some of what we are learning with you tonight at dinner. Don't foget that this Friday is also MOVIE NIGHT! Mark your calendars to be here from 6-9pm as we show Hotel Transilvania! It is always a good time. Let me know if you need anything. Stay warm and cozy and practice those spelling words!

Back to Work!

Tuesday= D Wednesday= A Thursday= B Friday= C Happy President's Day! I hope this post finds you all happy and healthy after a LONG weekend together. I wanted to thank ALL of you for making it to conferences last week. It was so much fun to watch our first grader's shine and allow to to see a snapshot of their days here in room 111. I hope you found time to celebrate ALL that they have accomplished. It is always a pleasure to get to visit with parents and I truly appreciate you taking the time out of your busy schedules to come watch your first grader showcase their learning. Don't let this shortened week fool you! We have a lot to cram into the next 4 days. This week will be learning about George Washington in honor of his upcoming birthday this Friday. We have some tricky math concepts ahead this week with figuring out a missing part in a subtraction problem and we have a lot on non-fiction stories to read this week. It's a doozy! Mark your calendars for this Friday's Movie Night, hosted by Kindergarten. Also, this THURSDAY is PICTURE DAY! Be sure to get your order form returned if you are interested in purchasing a class photo. Please try to have your first grader in bed early tonight so that they are ready to rock in the morning! See you soon!

Conference Week!

Happy Sunday, families! I hope this post finds you doing well after a great weekend together. Did your first grader finish their Valentine's Day box? Don't forget to have them bring it to school tomorrow. Our party is Tuesday at 2:30! Also, did your first grader show you their Mitten homework? We have been working hard on retell and they should have brought home a yellow paper mitten with story characters inside. They were asked to retell you the events from our story using their mitten to help them. Please be sure to sign the Mitten and return it to school with your child this week. Have you marked your calendars for Parent Teacher Conferences this week? I am looking forward to watching your child show you the ropes of first grade. Remember, we are doing Student-Led conferences and so your first grader will need to come with you! Let me know if you have any questions or if you are unable to make your scheduled time. I am looking forward to see all of you. Have a super night! See you soon...

Where'd the week go?

Hi families! I sit here again and cannot believe that it is already Thursday. What a great week we've had in first grade. As usual, we have been busy. Has your child told you about our new word in first grade: "perspective"? We learned this new word last week and created some terrific art displaying our newfound perspective. We can't wait for you to come to school next week for conferences and see it! Speaking of conferences, did you get your confirmation time slot last week? Don't forget that this year we are trying "Student-Led" conferences so that your first grader may showcase what they are learning and what we are currently working on as we near the spring. Your child is expected to attend the conference with you next week, so please keep that in mind. They are in charge! Let me know if you need to change your time or if you are unsure of your scheduled appointment. I am looking forward to seeing you! Also, has your child started their Valentine's Day box? Please be sure to read the pink note that came home on Tuesday. Our first graders need to decorate a box for our Valentine's Day party next week. We are asking for the boxes to be returned to school on Monday. Our Valentine's Day party will be held next Tuesday February 12 at 2:30. You are welcome to join us. If you child chooses to hand out Valentine's, please help them provide one for each member of our class family. A list of our classmates was included on the pink note! As always, let me know if you need anything. Have a wonderful night!

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Hundreds Day TOMORROW!

Monday= C Tuesday= D Wednesday= A Thursday= B Friday= C Happy Sunday, families! I hope you are out and about enjoying this beautiful day. Just wanted to remind you that tomorrow is our 100th Day of School! Be sure to help your child remember their baggie of 100 items and also to wear clothing with numbers! A note went home on Friday with more details about this assignment, so be sure to check your child's backpack. We have a jam-packed day of activities celebrating the number 100! Also, tomorrow is a LIBRARY day so help your first grader remember to get their Library books in their backpacks tonight. Friday night's Movie Night was a HUGE hit!! Thank you to all of the families who were able to make it. The money we earned comes right back into our classrooms, so THANK YOU so very much! Have a wonderful evening together!

Movie Night Tonight! Hundreds Day Monday!

Happy Friday, families! Don't forget that tonight is First Grade sponsered MOVIE NIGHT! We will open the doors at 6pm and it will last until 9pm. The more the merrier! We are showing Ice Age 4 and it is sure to be a great time. Please be sure to look through your child's mail tonight. In addition to many assessments and assignments coming home, there is a note about 100's Day on MONDAY! Your child is asked to bring a ziplock baggie of 100 small items and they are also invited to wear clothing with numbers on them. We have lots of fun little activities planned to celebrate being 100 days smarter! It's been a wild week. Ask your child about Dr. King and painting elephants. We have spent a great deal of time this week learning about main idea. Have them explain what a main idea is and then ask them to tell you the main idea of this week's story (clue: it involves painting elephants!). Let me know if you have any questions. Hope to see you at movie night tonight! Thank you in advance for your support!