What a Week!

What’s the BUZZ in 1st Grade?

We have been non-stop learning while we have been counting down the days until Christmas vacation. We have been having a blast, since we have been adding in an extra perk of Christmas into everyday with our countdown.

Reading:

· We focused on a literary study of Poetry all week

· We practiced reading poetry with rhythm, fluency, accuracy, and expression

· We filled our brains with so many types of poems (funny, serious, and expressive)

Math:

· This week we have been focusing on Common Core math, which has really challenged us to think outside of the box

Writing:

· We have been putting the finishing touches on our “How-To” books, and will hopefully have them published by next week

Science

· We finished our Science Fair board!

· We conducted an awesome experiment on dirty pennies, and figured out that Lemon Juice cleans the best! (You can see pictures of the experiment on the blog)

Announcements:

· There will be no new lessons next week, as it will be a crazy and full week, and therefore no new homework at all next week

· All library books are due Tuesday 12/18, so don't be alarmed when your child doesn't come home with a new book.

· Please look at the Countdown to remember what we are doing each day

· Half-Day’s on Thursday 12/20 and Friday 12/21

· Our Christmas Party will be on the last full day Wednesday 12/19, but don't worry we have it covered– just send your child in with a book if possible.

· If you want a conference with me, please send me a note so I can schedule accordingly

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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!

Newsletter & Sweet Shots

The students have officially become PHOTOGRAPHERS wanting to take pictures all the time....so at recess they are taking all sorts of photos. They are full of posing ideas, and crazy thoughts for photos! You might notice I am in more of the pictures now...because the students are the ones behind the cameras! Have a fabulous weekend!

OOPS!

JUMP!

Who knew Mrs. Ramirez could jump so high?!

And the group jumps..........

Gotta love the candids!

These boys earned those sweet head-bands from climbing the rock wall!

Easter Wishes, and Newsletter

I wish you all such a wonderful Easter, full of memories, joy, and time with your family. We had such a busy day today! Thank you Ms. Harper, the Negron's, and my Mom we had some sweet treats today! What a fun afternoon, sugar-filled, and time to chat with our peers! It's always neat when you give the students a little time to "chat," watching them interact and try their hardest to be "ladies," and "gentlemen" in their actions, and words. Although, I am looking forward to the long weekend... it's been another fun day in 1st grade, and another day that I LOVE MY JOB!

Newsletter for Week of 2/17/2012

Newsletter for Week of 1/30-2/3

We had a superb week. From welcoming February, to holding chickens, to talking about the Super Bowl...what a week!

 

Reading:

-We learned the long /e/ sound in words like team, meet, feet, etc.

-We practiced intonation and fluency while reading

Math:

-We've been working on double digit addition (without regrouping)

-Mrs. Ramirez even challenged us with triple digit addition (we passed the test!)

Writing:

-We have been editing with our partners

-We have been learning how important it is to write so that people can read our writing

Announcements:

-Please send back the Mid-terms signed

-Please return field trip forms

Newsletter Week of 1/20/2012

It was a short week, but it was a jam-packed week! We crammed everything into 4 days.  We also had some fun with our “100” year old portraits!  We ALSO skyped a class from the UK!

Reading:

-We learned the /le/ sound

-We learned that when a short vowel is followed by only ONE consonant, you must double the consonant before adding the ending! (TRICKY STUFF!)

Math:

-We practiced skip-counting forward and backward to 100

-Please practice counting to 100 with your child

Writing:

-We have been writing, editing, and revising our “ALL ABOUT” books

-We are almost done with our “ALL ABOUT” books (They’re awesome!)

Announcements:

-Stop by for our Author’s Celebration on Friday1/27 at 12:20-1:45

                -The Author’s Celebration is going to be in our class.     

                -The students will celebrate that they finished a published piece of writing by reading their story

                -It’s not a big deal if you can’t make it– just give your child a big “Congratulations!”

Classroom Newsletter Week of 12/2

We had an adventurous week (to say the least) getting back into the rhythm of things. We had to re-learn certain rules, and practice behavior during our “dailies.” Other than that, we have had a pretty fun week.

Reading:

-We worked on the /ar/ sound in words like arm, farm, art

-We worked on author’s purpose this week

-We read  a story about Mark, and him being in a play

Math:

-We worked on Chapter 7 (grouping numbers)

Writing:

-We finished our last small moment

-We wrote a sweet letter to Santa

Announcements:

-Our Countdown to Christmas starts Tuesday– check your child’s calendar for what each day is

-Open Media Mondays @ 5:30

Classroom Newsletter Week of 11/10

What a week it has been- field trip, and short week- AHH! We went on a such a fun and informative field trip on Monday to Chili's. When we got back to the classroom, Monday afternoon- I had to get right to work with teaching a lesson, because I knew it was going to be a short/crazy week.

Reading:
-We worked on the /sh/ sound in words like shot, rush, wihs, etc.
-We worked on learning about the Setting in a story (Where & When)
-We read  a story about King Midas and his Gold
Math:
-We finished Chapter 5 (FINALLY!)
-We took our Math test on Chapter 5
Writing:
-We learned this week how to edit and plan with a partner
-We continue to practice our writing skills daily such as spelling, conventions, etc.

Announcements:
-No school tomorrow (Friday!)
-We will be skyping a class from MEXICO on Friday if everything goes accordingly
-I am leaving for New York City this afternoon, and will be skyping my class- straight from the city. So they will hopefully be able to see the buildings, and hear the sounds of the city.
-Our FEAST is Thursday 11/17, please have all food in by Wednesday 11/16 (And thank you again for your generosity!)

Classroom Newsletter Week of 11/4

Mrs. Ramirez’s Newsletter

Week of 11/4

What We Worked On This Week:

 Math:

-We have been still working on Chapter 5- adding/subtracting with fact families

Reading:

-We worked on the /or/ sound all week in words like: more, for, sort, etc.

-We also learned how to infer

Writing:

-We have been working on publishing a piece of writing

-We have also began writing letters during our Daily 5 "Work on Writing" so if you see your child come home with a letter, someone wrote that to them in class...(it's ALL them, not me!)
-I am a believer in getting kids to write, any way we can!

Reminders:

- PLEASE don’t forget about our field trip on MONDAY 11/7 (this Monday!)

- Please have kids here at 7:45 AM- to go to Chili’s

- No need to pack a lunch J

We will be having a Thanksgiving feast on Thursday 11/17- I will be sending home a sign-up sheet for food donations. Thank you so much, for all that you do!-Mrs. Ramirez