First Grade News #10
First Grade News #10 Hello from First Grade! Here’s what we are learning: Math- We are learning about dimes, and that when we count dimes, we count by 10’s. We have also begun counting by 2’s- both backwards and forwards! . . . read more
First Grade News #11
First Grade News #11 Today, the first graders were interviewed by a radio station about what they want for Christmas. The station tries to do this with the first graders each year. It will air on _____________ at ____________ on Dec. 10th. . . . read more
First Grade News #9
First Grade News #9 Picture re-takes are Wednesday, Nov. 18th. Thank you for helping with homework. It is essential that we teach the importance of homework in the early years so it will be carried out throughout their education! . . . read more
First Grade News #8
First Grade News #8 October 23, 2009 The end of 1st Quarter is today. Parent/Teacher Conferences are Thursday, Oct. 29th, and Friday, Oct. 30th. 11:30 Dismissal on Thursday, Oct. 29th. The Halloween party will be on Thursday, Oct. . . . read more
First Grade News #7
First Grade News #7 October 2, 2009 Math- We have begun our math facts. We started with doubles 0 through 5. In our math series, it teaches a “Doubles Rap”! See if your child can “rap” to you at home! Doubles Rap It’s . . . read more
First Grade News #2
First Grade News #2 August 28, 2009 We have had a wonderful first week of First Grade! The students have done many activities to show me how much they remember from Kindergarten. We have copied sentences, drawn pictures, written . . . read more
First Grade News #6
First Grade News September 25, 2009 Guided reading: We have begun working in reading centers and the kids love it! They each have a clear reading folder and they are responsible for keeping their reading papers in it. They are . . . read more
First Grade News! #3
First Grade News #3 Just a few notes from the second week! *Thank you to those who could attend Meet the Teacher night. It was a success and it was great to see all of you! *We have been getting used to our schedule in the . . . read more
First Grade News! #4
First Grade News September 4, 2009 You are assigned to the ___________________ party. I will send more information home as the time gets closer. If you are unable to volunteer for this party, please let me know as soon as possible. I . . . read more
First Grade News! #5
First Grade News #4 9-17-09 Math- We have been learning about shapes and position words. For example, we have been learning “most, least, first, middle, and last.” We have even had our first math test! There will be written math . . . read more
First Day News
August 24, 2009
First Day News! August 24, 2009 Just a few notes before I give you more information on Meet the Teacher night (Wednesday): Assignment Notebooks: In Kindergarten, the assignment notebooks were used for parents and teachers to . . . read more
Meet the Teacher Class Information
August 26, 2009
Dear Parents: Welcome to an exciting year at Avon Grade School. I am looking forward to having your child in my first grade class. I look forward to my year with them and you, too. Be sure to share with me any information you feel may be . . . read more
Reward Rocks
Reward Rocks We will be doing a behavior incentive activity in the classroom this year. Each child has a bowl with their name on it. When a child is “caught” making a good choice, they may get a reward rock and put it in their bowl. . . . read more
