Greetings,
Here's what's been going on in First Grade!
1. In writing we have launched a POETRY unit. Some of our lessons have included...
--looking at things in our world in a "fresh new way"
--using our senses, imagination and mind when writing poems
--experimenting with the music in poems...and where line breaks can go
2. In reading we are talking more deeply about characters in our books and across series.
--noticing what characters like and don't like
--notice character's feelings and give evidence...evidence can be words and/or pictures
--character problems and wants (and how they deal with problems...or get what they want)
--what kind of person is the character? (character traits...and explaining how you know)
--noticing when your character changes across a book, or does something out of character.
3. Next week at the Topsham Public Library...
--Wednesday--April 18 @ 2:00 -- Chewonki presentation of Bugmobile (live bugs)
--Friday--April 20 from 10-12 -- Big Truck Day. (go see and climb into BIG trucks)
4. Other Vacation Week Stuff...
--Thursday--April 19--Rollerworld WCS night from 6-8pm
--Friday, April 13--FREE MOVIE (Chitty Chitty Bang Bang) in our gym @ 6:00pm
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Monday, March 19, 2012
Math Homework HELP!
I went searching for the parent letter to help my daughter with her fourth grade homework.
I couldn't find it at home, so I looked online.
Check out THIS website.
It has ALL the parent letters at just one (or two) clicks...for EVERY grade level.
Bookmark this one?
I couldn't find it at home, so I looked online.
Check out THIS website.
It has ALL the parent letters at just one (or two) clicks...for EVERY grade level.
Bookmark this one?
Children's Film Festival
Portland Children's Film Festival...coming soon!
"The first Portland Children’s Film Festival will take place in Portland from March 29 – April 1. The festival will show independent and international films, as well as help local students develop their film-making skills and meet artists in the industry.
Film screenings will be in 5 different venues: St. Lawrence Theater, the Nickelodeon, Zero Station, the Portland Museum of Art, and East End Community School.
Several workshops will be held on March 31 at the East End Community School."
Posted by Jeff Mateja on iloveportlandmaine.com on March 9, 2012
"The first Portland Children’s Film Festival will take place in Portland from March 29 – April 1. The festival will show independent and international films, as well as help local students develop their film-making skills and meet artists in the industry.
Film screenings will be in 5 different venues: St. Lawrence Theater, the Nickelodeon, Zero Station, the Portland Museum of Art, and East End Community School.
Several workshops will be held on March 31 at the East End Community School."
Posted by Jeff Mateja on iloveportlandmaine.com on March 9, 2012
Monday, February 27, 2012
Saturday, February 11, 2012
Spirit Week
1. Monday is Mismatch Day! (socks, shoes, patterns, earrings, etc)
Tuesday is Red and White Day
Wednesday is Crazy Hair or Hat Day
Thursday is Favorite Idol Day (book character, athlete, celebrity--no masks please)
Friday - Beach Day
***the class with the greatest percentage of participation will celebrate with a pizza party.***
2. I haven't forgotten to send home the reading home log. I just haven't done it, mostly because I was only getting a handful back. I will just assume you are reading at least 15-30 minutes per night. If you feel like having the form helps with the structure and accountability of reading, I would be happy to reinstate this practice or even send it home with just a few. Send me an email or weigh in under comments... Thanks.
3. We have started our own box of non-fiction books in our classroom library. WE are the authors!
Tuesday is Red and White Day
Wednesday is Crazy Hair or Hat Day
Thursday is Favorite Idol Day (book character, athlete, celebrity--no masks please)
Friday - Beach Day
***the class with the greatest percentage of participation will celebrate with a pizza party.***
2. I haven't forgotten to send home the reading home log. I just haven't done it, mostly because I was only getting a handful back. I will just assume you are reading at least 15-30 minutes per night. If you feel like having the form helps with the structure and accountability of reading, I would be happy to reinstate this practice or even send it home with just a few. Send me an email or weigh in under comments... Thanks.
3. We have started our own box of non-fiction books in our classroom library. WE are the authors!
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
February? Already?
Greetings everyone,
February is here and here's what we're up to...
1. Dr. Sullivan and Dr. Obery, local area teeth specialists, came to visit our first grade!
We talked about healthy foods and healthy hygiene habits.
2. Quick response--Paper Towel Tube Request has been filled.
3. Red Claws Game--March 11--Get your tickets ASAP
4. Learning to read NON-FICTION.
- Get ready to read NF, just like getting ready to read Fiction (title, blurb, picture walk)
- Warming up our brains before reading NF.
Ask--What do I already know? (Keep it in mind...)
Then Ask--What more do I know now?
5. Learning to write ALL ABOUT Books
- Choose a topic that 1) you know a lot about 2) you have experience with
- Think about your audience and why you are writing
- Organize their topics into sections/categories/chapters (Table of Contents)
- Develop your facts in each section
February is here and here's what we're up to...
1. Dr. Sullivan and Dr. Obery, local area teeth specialists, came to visit our first grade!
We talked about healthy foods and healthy hygiene habits.
2. Quick response--Paper Towel Tube Request has been filled.
3. Red Claws Game--March 11--Get your tickets ASAP
4. Learning to read NON-FICTION.
- Get ready to read NF, just like getting ready to read Fiction (title, blurb, picture walk)
- Warming up our brains before reading NF.
Ask--What do I already know? (Keep it in mind...)
Then Ask--What more do I know now?
5. Learning to write ALL ABOUT Books
- Choose a topic that 1) you know a lot about 2) you have experience with
- Think about your audience and why you are writing
- Organize their topics into sections/categories/chapters (Table of Contents)
- Develop your facts in each section
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
In Need...
Hello All,
1. We are in need of paper towel tubes. So, please check your recycling and send them in. We'll use them to house our math scrolls.
2. We are going to keep our collection for the animal shelter going. We thought it might be nice to extend the donation invitation to other classrooms throughout the school. We're working on a way to let them all know... (and, yes, I accidentally put the wrong date on the list of items...oops.) We'll keep going, until further notice (mid February?).
That's all for now.
Thanks.
1. We are in need of paper towel tubes. So, please check your recycling and send them in. We'll use them to house our math scrolls.
2. We are going to keep our collection for the animal shelter going. We thought it might be nice to extend the donation invitation to other classrooms throughout the school. We're working on a way to let them all know... (and, yes, I accidentally put the wrong date on the list of items...oops.) We'll keep going, until further notice (mid February?).
That's all for now.
Thanks.
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