Happy Friday!
Announcements & Reminders:
- I submitted out first Scholastic book order this morning! Thanks to all who ordered. We have lots of free books headed to our room! Once the individual orders arrive I will split it up and send it home with your kiddo. Our next order will be submitted on 9/21 (a little early due to fall break).
- NO SCHOOL MONDAY! Due to Labor Day there will be no school.
- Movie night is at the K-1 campus on September 7th! Head over to the PTA website to pre-order food and drinks for your family.
- Support the Pride fundraiser officially kicks off on Sept. 4th! Information went home with your kiddo yesterday.
- Picture day is on Sept. 10th! Packets for photo orders came home today
- Please remember to send back the performing arts permission slip for your child
What we're learning:
Math- Learning strategies for addition and subtraction within 20
Reading- Asking and answering questions
Writing- How to write a narrative
Grammar- Common and proper noun review
Phonics- Open syllables
Content- Finishing up regions and rivers and eating healthy
Wish list:
Baby Wipes
Band aids
Over the ear headphones
Spelling Words:
No
Oil
Out
See
That
There
To
Water
When
Word
Friday, August 31, 2018
Friday, August 24, 2018
Next Week In M3...
How is August already almost over?? This year is flying by! I loved getting to see you all at Open House on Wednesday. Thank you so much for taking the time to come see our classroom. The kids were thrilled to see their letters from you on Thursday morning.
Reminders & Annoucements:
- I will submit our Scholastic book order next Friday! We've had lots of orders already which means lots of free books for our classroom! Thanks for all who have ordered. I know your kiddos are going to love the books you've chosen. I have told a couple of parents, you can look up books that are on your child's individual reading level on the website if you are specifically looking for that.
- Next Wednesday is early release! Please be sure to send in a note for different transportation
- KSE night at the Braves order deadline has been extended! You can order until 8/31
-Please sign and return the performing arts form that went home. This is your child's permission slip to go to see The Nutcracker in December.
- 8/27 is the last day to enter the VIP Parking raffle
- There will be a meeting in the 2-5 Learning Commons on 9/6 at 6:30pm to update on the rebuild
- There will be NO SCHOOL on Monday 9/3
- Tonight is spirit night at Monterrey Mexican Restaurant! 20% of all dine in and take out orders will go back to our PTA
What we're learning:
Reading: Finishing up story structure and moving into using illustrations and words to better understand the story
Writing: Learning how to write a narrative - focusing on powerful beginnings this week
Grammar: Using mentor sentences to continue learning about proper nouns (focus on places ie: store = Target)
Phonics: CVCe words
Math: Comparing numbers with place value review and learning how to show numbers in different ways (written form, number form, expanded *507 + 500 + 0 + 7 and base ten blocks)
Content: Finishing up Georgia regions and learning the rivers of Georgia
*Spelling starts next week. I will send home a spelling choice board on Monday with the homework. The choice board is not required but it is great practice. They can reuse the same board each week. Keep in mind that these words may be very easy at first and will get more difficult as we go.
Words:
A
Are
But
Could
Each
Get
He
I
It
Make
Wish List-
Bandaids
Over the ear headphones for listen to reading during Daily 5 (I got a pair from the Dollar Spot at Target that seem to work great for $5)
Baby wipes
Reminders & Annoucements:
- I will submit our Scholastic book order next Friday! We've had lots of orders already which means lots of free books for our classroom! Thanks for all who have ordered. I know your kiddos are going to love the books you've chosen. I have told a couple of parents, you can look up books that are on your child's individual reading level on the website if you are specifically looking for that.
- Next Wednesday is early release! Please be sure to send in a note for different transportation
- KSE night at the Braves order deadline has been extended! You can order until 8/31
-Please sign and return the performing arts form that went home. This is your child's permission slip to go to see The Nutcracker in December.
- 8/27 is the last day to enter the VIP Parking raffle
- There will be a meeting in the 2-5 Learning Commons on 9/6 at 6:30pm to update on the rebuild
- There will be NO SCHOOL on Monday 9/3
- Tonight is spirit night at Monterrey Mexican Restaurant! 20% of all dine in and take out orders will go back to our PTA
What we're learning:
Reading: Finishing up story structure and moving into using illustrations and words to better understand the story
Writing: Learning how to write a narrative - focusing on powerful beginnings this week
Grammar: Using mentor sentences to continue learning about proper nouns (focus on places ie: store = Target)
Phonics: CVCe words
Math: Comparing numbers with place value review and learning how to show numbers in different ways (written form, number form, expanded *507 + 500 + 0 + 7 and base ten blocks)
Content: Finishing up Georgia regions and learning the rivers of Georgia
*Spelling starts next week. I will send home a spelling choice board on Monday with the homework. The choice board is not required but it is great practice. They can reuse the same board each week. Keep in mind that these words may be very easy at first and will get more difficult as we go.
Words:
A
Are
But
Could
Each
Get
He
I
It
Make
Wish List-
Bandaids
Over the ear headphones for listen to reading during Daily 5 (I got a pair from the Dollar Spot at Target that seem to work great for $5)
Baby wipes
Wednesday, August 22, 2018
Mystery Reader Sign Up
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090549a8ad2da4f58-friday
I have added the first few dates for our weekly mystery reader! It's such a fun surprise that the kids look forward to each week. You are welcome to bring a book (or two) or your child can choose one from out library.
I have added the first few dates for our weekly mystery reader! It's such a fun surprise that the kids look forward to each week. You are welcome to bring a book (or two) or your child can choose one from out library.
Monday, August 20, 2018
Open House Schedule
Open House is this Wednesday!
Open House will begin at 6:30pm with a broadcast from the Learning Commons (media center). There will be two classroom sessions with the first from 7:00pm-7:30pm and the second frrom 7:35pm-8:00pm.
*Target will host their session at 5:30pm in the Learning Commons
If you cannot attend either session please let me know and I will send home the papers we go over with your child.
Open House will begin at 6:30pm with a broadcast from the Learning Commons (media center). There will be two classroom sessions with the first from 7:00pm-7:30pm and the second frrom 7:35pm-8:00pm.
*Target will host their session at 5:30pm in the Learning Commons
If you cannot attend either session please let me know and I will send home the papers we go over with your child.
Friday, August 17, 2018
Next Week In M3...
Happy Friday, Parents!
Reminders & Announcements
- I will submit our Scholastic Book order on 8/31. https://clubs.scholastic.com/home Class code: RBZR3
- Next Wednesday is Open House starting at 6:30 (schedule to come). Target Open House will be at 5:30 the Learning Commons. If you cannot make it please let me know and I will send home any documents.
- The deadline for the PTA parking raffle is 8/27
- 8/29 is an early release day! If your child will have different transportation please be sure to send in a note.
- We had our Learning Commons orientation today and got to check out books! From here on out unless we have a schedule conflict we will go to the Learning Commons for a story and new books every Tuesday. Students can keep their books for two weeks before having to return/renew them but if they are ready for new books each week then they can go ahead!
- As new clubs begin please remember to send in a note on the days your child will go to a club
What we're learning:
Math: Skip counting
Reading: How to describe the overall structure of a story (beginning, middle, & end)
Writing: We will begin learning how to write a narrative
Content: Georgia regions
Grammar: Using mentor sentences to recognize proper nouns
Reminders & Announcements
- I will submit our Scholastic Book order on 8/31. https://clubs.scholastic.com/home Class code: RBZR3
- Next Wednesday is Open House starting at 6:30 (schedule to come). Target Open House will be at 5:30 the Learning Commons. If you cannot make it please let me know and I will send home any documents.
- The deadline for the PTA parking raffle is 8/27
- 8/29 is an early release day! If your child will have different transportation please be sure to send in a note.
- We had our Learning Commons orientation today and got to check out books! From here on out unless we have a schedule conflict we will go to the Learning Commons for a story and new books every Tuesday. Students can keep their books for two weeks before having to return/renew them but if they are ready for new books each week then they can go ahead!
- As new clubs begin please remember to send in a note on the days your child will go to a club
What we're learning:
Math: Skip counting
Reading: How to describe the overall structure of a story (beginning, middle, & end)
Writing: We will begin learning how to write a narrative
Content: Georgia regions
Grammar: Using mentor sentences to recognize proper nouns
Friday, August 10, 2018
Next Week In M3...
Week 2 is complete! We're having so much fun learning together!
Announcements & Reminders:
- Scholastic book catalogs were sent home today along with a letter explaining how to purchase books online. The more books you order for your kiddos the more FREE books we receive for our classroom! I will submit an order each month. Our class code is: RBZR3
- Please remember to send your child with a healthy snack that is peanut/tree nut free each day
- Open House is currently scheduled for August 22nd at 6:30pm (Target Open House will be held in the learning commons before at 5:30pm).
- Homework is due every Friday however I do a quick check each morning to be sure students are understanding the material and doing their homework
- Clubs start next week! Please remember to send in a note on club days as teachers do not receive club rosters and I want to make sure all the kids get to the right place
- If you did not get a form this week for the King Springs Night at the Braves please let me know so I can get you one
- PTA is holding a drawing for 2 premium reserved parking spaces at KSE events! Please let me know if you need an order form.
What we're learning:
Math: Continuing with place value
Reading: We will continue to learn and practice our Daily 5 routine
Writing: Retelling at story using details and sequence
Grammar: Using mentor sentences to discover capitalization
Content: Wrapping up rules and leaders and moving on to Georgia regions
Announcements & Reminders:
- Scholastic book catalogs were sent home today along with a letter explaining how to purchase books online. The more books you order for your kiddos the more FREE books we receive for our classroom! I will submit an order each month. Our class code is: RBZR3
- Please remember to send your child with a healthy snack that is peanut/tree nut free each day
- Open House is currently scheduled for August 22nd at 6:30pm (Target Open House will be held in the learning commons before at 5:30pm).
- Homework is due every Friday however I do a quick check each morning to be sure students are understanding the material and doing their homework
- Clubs start next week! Please remember to send in a note on club days as teachers do not receive club rosters and I want to make sure all the kids get to the right place
- If you did not get a form this week for the King Springs Night at the Braves please let me know so I can get you one
- PTA is holding a drawing for 2 premium reserved parking spaces at KSE events! Please let me know if you need an order form.
What we're learning:
Math: Continuing with place value
Reading: We will continue to learn and practice our Daily 5 routine
Writing: Retelling at story using details and sequence
Grammar: Using mentor sentences to discover capitalization
Content: Wrapping up rules and leaders and moving on to Georgia regions
Friday, August 3, 2018
Next Week In M3...
Happy Friday! Our first three days together have been so much fun. This is going to be a great year! Ask your child what they did with toothpaste this week. 😊
Thank you SO much to all who have already donated to our classroom! You're all amazing and I feel so blessed.
Reminders:
- If you have not, please sign up for our class Dojo. I can send you a code if you no longer have one.
- I am working on getting my email distribution list together and you will hear from me soon
- We will have PE on Tuesday. Please make sure your child wears tennis shoes/sneakers
- We do eat snack everyday. Please send your child with a healthy snack to eat. I have been trying to wait until about 10am for snack each day as our lunch is later than they are used to.
- Please do not send your child with a snack that contains peanuts/tree nuts or peanut butter.
What we're learning:
We will continue getting to know each other but we're also going to dive into our standards.
Math: We will finish up graphs and get started on place value
Writing: Writer's Workshop: What Do Writer's Do?
Reading: Learning our Daily 5 routines
Grammar: Reviewing nouns
Content: Finishing up rules/laws and starting on elected officials
The only homework to worry about for now is the All About Me bag. I will let you know when we are going to start nightly homework.
Thank you SO much to all who have already donated to our classroom! You're all amazing and I feel so blessed.
Reminders:
- If you have not, please sign up for our class Dojo. I can send you a code if you no longer have one.
- I am working on getting my email distribution list together and you will hear from me soon
- We will have PE on Tuesday. Please make sure your child wears tennis shoes/sneakers
- We do eat snack everyday. Please send your child with a healthy snack to eat. I have been trying to wait until about 10am for snack each day as our lunch is later than they are used to.
- Please do not send your child with a snack that contains peanuts/tree nuts or peanut butter.
What we're learning:
We will continue getting to know each other but we're also going to dive into our standards.
Math: We will finish up graphs and get started on place value
Writing: Writer's Workshop: What Do Writer's Do?
Reading: Learning our Daily 5 routines
Grammar: Reviewing nouns
Content: Finishing up rules/laws and starting on elected officials
The only homework to worry about for now is the All About Me bag. I will let you know when we are going to start nightly homework.
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