1/18-1/22

First and Second Grade would like to celebrate our 100^th day next Friday, January 22.  We would like each student to bring $5.00 by Tuesday, January 18, to cover the costs of snacks and crafts.  Also, we would love for the students to dress up like they are 100 years old on Friday.  We are looking forward to a very fun day!

Tests this week:

Wednesday: Spelling List 16

Thursday: Math 

Friday: Bible Psalm 1:4-5

Spirit Week: January 25-29

The menu has changed for the week of January 25.  We will be having Spirit Week that week, and our lunches will be themed for each day.

Spirit week themes for each day:

Monday-Flannel Day

Tuesday-Beach Day

Wednesday-Theme Verse Day

Thursday-International Day

Friday-School Color Day

Theme Verse: II Chronicles 20:15 ..."Do not be afraid or discouraged because of this vast army.  For the battle is not yours, but God's."

Also, we will be doing a "Battle of the Grades" song for a Lip Sync competition.  We will be doing "I Will Follow Him" from the movie Sister Act.  Please encourage the students practice this song as much as possible.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPpd-6X3tEo

During Spirit Week each class will attain points through the following. I have highlighted the the parts that we will need help from home with.

Door Decorations 

Spirit Link Purchases (10 cents each)

Theme Day Participation (Dressing accordingly)

"Battle of the Grades" (our song)

Spirit Stick Points

Have a great 3-day weekend!

1/11-1/15

Don't forget to document the time that students read on this month's calendar to earn the Book It coupon!   The calendar is due on Monday, February 1.  Calendars must be signed by a parent also.

All Spelling tests from now on have to be in cursive writing. Please make sure all bonus lists are written correctly in cursive and signed by a parent.  We will have a test on Wednesday, January 13.

We are going to start having more timed math fact (addition and subtraction) activities and quizzes.  Please try to practice math facts as much as possible.  There are some really fun games on www.sheppardsoftware.com and www.abcya.com.

Tests this Week:
Wednesday-Spelling
Thursday-Math
Friday-Bible (Psalm 1:2-3) and Phonics

Turn in a signed note by Tuesday, January 12, for 
two extra tickets!

1/4-1/8

We are now in the third nine weeks.  Report cards will come home this week!

All Spelling tests from now on have to be in cursive writing. Please make sure all bonus lists are written correctly in cursive and signed by a parent.  We will have a test on Wednesday, January 13.

We are going to start having more timed math fact (addition and subtraction) activities and quizzes.  Please try to practice math facts as much as possible.  There are some really fun games on www.sheppardsoftware.com and www.abcya.com.  

Tests this week:
Thursday: Math
Friday: Phonics and Bible (Psalm 1:1)

12/22/15

We had an excellent Christmas party.  A special thank you to Vonda McElwain and Natasha Bleigh.  You ladies did a fantastic job.  

Thank you for all of the special Christmas gifts!  I truly am so blessed!

The kids wanted me to post a few websites that have great Educational games. 
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com
http://www.abcya.com

I hope everyone as a wonderful break.  Have a very Merry Christmas!!

12/21-12/22

Please have your gifts in by Monday, December 21.

Our Christmas Party will be on Tuesday, December 22, at 11:00 a.m.  You do not need to pack a lunch for the students.  We will be having lunch during our party.  Please join us for our party if you can.  We would love to have you!!

Merry Christmas!

12/14-12/18

Hello everyone!  The program was amazing!  I am so proud of all of our children!  They did a wonderful job!!

Please turn in gifts for our party by Monday, December 21.  We will have our party on Tuesday, December 22 at 11:00 a.m.  Everyone is welcome to attend!

Tests this week:
Friday- Phonics and Math

Have a great week!

12/7-12/11

Please make sure all students that are supposed to bring clothes from home have their costumes by Monday, December 7.  We need you to send their clothes in on a hanger with their name on it please.

Students are allowed to go home after the first performance of the program on Friday, December 10.  If possible, I recommend that they go home and rest before the second program at 7 p.m.  Students must be back at school by 6:30 p.m.  We will meet in the classroom.  

We will have NO Reading homework next week.  However, please make sure that you are still getting in 60 minutes of reading time a week in order to earn the Book It.  Time must be documented in the student's planner in order to receive the coupon.  

I will be sending home a Take Home Math Test on Monday, December 7. This test will be due on Wednesday, December 9.  Please feel free to check over the student's work. 

We will have a Spelling test on Wednesday, December 9 on List 13 that was sent home on Wednesday, December 2.  This will be our last Spelling test before Christmas break.

Have a great weekend!!  

For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government shall be upon His shoulder. And His name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The Mighty God, The Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

ISAIAH 9:6