END OF THE YEAR SLIDESHOW

Pen Pals

We have been communicating with another 1st grade class for half of the year.  They are from Mrs. Maxwell's class (a former Loretto teacher) at Abess Park Elementary.  The children have been anxious to continue correspondence with their pal so I'm putting out an offer to parents to keep up the writing between friends.  It would be an ideal way to keep your child writing this summer in a way that will not be like pulling teeth!  They have really enjoyed writing to their friends.  I told Mrs. Maxwell that I would poll my parents to see what information you might be willing to offer up to the other student.  In an e-mail or on a paper in your child's folder please send me any of the information you would be willing to provide your child's pen pal.

Address

Phone number

e-mail address

or none of the above

I would really like a response either way.  Thanks!

Homework week of 5-26

You got a note about a book report that will be due on Monday, June 1st.  Please make sure your child is doing a little bit at a time so that this project will turn out as excellent as possible.  If you have any questions, e-mail me or write a note in your child's folder.

In addition to working on the book report this week, please have your child complete at least 4 of the bookworm activities.  This sheet is stapled in the packet that was sent home today.  I thought this would be a fun way to keep your child reading as we wind up our school year.

Because of Winn-Dixie permission forms should be sent in by the end of the week.

Math Olympics

Be sure to mark your response if you haven't already done so!

http://www.evite.com/pages/invite/viewInvite.jsp?inviteId=IHWMQYDUDMFYUBKIMWVW

I'll be handing out some awards after the olympics are finished.

Homework week of 5-18

This will be the last week of spelling homework.  I've decided to go out on a limb and and give all the children the same spelling and math homework for the final week.  We discussed the /ir/ sound last week.  The pattern require plenty of memorization so working with the spelling words nightly will be crucial for your child in helping learn the pattern.  There will also be some homework that goes along with the measurement unit we are working on in math.

Scholastic Books

The final order of the year has arrived!  I will do my best to sort through orders on Monday and send the books home with your child if you placed an order.  Be on the look out!

Better late than never

Progress Reports went home with your child Friday.  Next thing you know report cards will be going home!  Please be sure to sign and return them as soon as possible.