Wow! 1 week down!

This morning it felt like a holiday when I received the Ipods and Ipads I wrote a grant for last year! It is so exciting. We have 23 Ipods- 1 for each student, and also reliable Otterbox cases! I am so excited.

I cannot wait to get them unpacked, and up and working so the kids can start learning with them. I will be piloting this use of technology, and I truly feel it will make an impact on the sweet first graders in our rooms.

I've never seen their eyes get SO big before when I brought one out to show them.

What a week! Your little darlings have made it to  first grade, and they have survived their first half-of-week! I am so excited to have your precious children in my first grade class. We learned so much, and worked, worked, worked on rules and procedures! Thank you for ALL you do!

Reading:

-We practiced the READ TO SELF , and built our stamina. (Ask your child what STAMINA and INDEPENDENCE are!)

Math:

-We have been working on an oral review of math facts, and next week we will start Mountain Math!

Writing:

-We worked on a free write, and practiced writing about anything. Next week we  will launch WRITERS WORKSHOP!

Announcements:

-Please send in your framed picture, if you haven't done so already!

-Please send back the “ABOUT ME” bag with your “firstie”

-Please send your child with a water bottle– as it is very hot outside.

-Curriculum night will be in September, so if you  have any questions until then– please don't hesitate to call or email me!