Monday, August 28, 2017

August 28 - September 1, 2017

August 28th-September 1st

Here’s a peek at next week!

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Phonics Family Words: on, mom, not, spot, hop, stop, top, sob, job, from
Phonics:
 short o
Reading:
 Establishing Daily 5 Routines- Word Work
Mentor Sentence:
 “Mrs. Raccoon took Chester by the hand and nuzzled him on the
ear..” -
The Kissing Hand
L.Arts:
 Common and Proper Nouns
Writing Workshop: Personal Narratives-"Small Moments"
Math: Numeration- Exploring the 99’s and 100’s Chart; Comparing Number Charts to the Number Line; Practicing different strategies to solve word problems
**Please practice counting and writing numbers to 120 at home.**
3D Science: Exploring Weather
Positive Discipline “ROCKET Time”: How can I respectfully solve problems with friends?

Homework
1. Study phonics family words
2. Practice your "Lightning Words".
3. Practice your sight word list
4. Read - Scholastic News: “Furry Friends
5. READ! (Headsprouts Account)
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Picture Day!
First Grade will have yearbook pictures taken Tuesday, August 29th.
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It is time for the RBES Fall Book Fair!  
      The Book Fair will be open September 8th-14th from 8:00 AM until 2:30 PM and September 12th night for Chick-Fil-A /STEAM Night from 6:00-8:00PM. Grandparents, parents, and special friends are invited to lunch during our lunch time (11:15-11:45AM) and the Book Fair this whole week. The Book Fair provides students, parents, grandparents, and special friends an excellent opportunity to purchase great books that your children will love to read. This is also a wonderful way to help support the RBES Media Center.  All proceeds go directly to the RBES Media Center.


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Snack Reminders
-Please send a healthy snack {low in sugar} to school with your child every day.
-Due to having a short amount of time for snack time, please send in only one snack.
-Please only send a small water bottle for your child to have with his/her snack - no juice.

Shoe Tying Practice
If your child hasn't learned how to tie their shoes yet,
please practice this skill with him/her at home.

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Upcoming Events
K-1 Picture Day – August 29th
PTO Meeting – August 29th at 6:30PM
Labor Day (No School) - September 4th
Quarterly Coffee with Mrs. Mason – September 5th at 8:00AM
Boy Scouts Parent Meeting - September 7th at 7:00PM
Fall Book Fair/Grandparent Lunches - September 8th-14th
iMom Breakfast - September 11th
STEAM Night - September 12th at 6:00PM
Zaxby’s Night - September 18th
First Grade Parent Breakfast - September 21st

Have a great weekend!

Friday, August 18, 2017

August 21-25, 2017


August 21st-25th

Thank you to everyone who came out to attend First Grade Curriculum Night on August 17th! We appreciate your support this year and hope that you found the information helpful. If you were unable to attend, please see the link to our presentation below:

Here’s a peek at next week!

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Phonics Family Words: it, sit, hit, six, his, this, kid, is, did, in
Phonics: short i
Reading: Establishing Daily 5 Routines- Word Work
Mentor Sentence: “Camilla Cream loved lima beans.” -Bad Case of Stripes
L.Arts: Common and Proper Nouns
Writing Workshop: Personal Narratives-"Small Moments"
Math: Numeration- Counting to 120, Writing Numbers to 120, Exploring the 99’s Chart and Number Line
**Please practice counting and writing numbers to 120 at home.**
3D Science: Exploring Weather
Positive Discipline “ROCKET Time”: How can I respectfully solve problems with friends?


Homework 
Study phonics family words
"Lightning Words"
Practice counting and writing numbers to 120 
READ! (Work in Headsprouts)
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    Scholastic News/RAZ Kids/Headsprouts Donation
    If you are able and have not already done so, please send in a $15 donation for your child's Scholastic News subscription and RAZ Kids/Headsprouts account. Logins have been sent to you via email for your child to get started at home. Thank you!

    Scholastic Book Order
    Scholastic book orders were sent home in Daily Folders. This is a great opportunity to foster your child’s love for learning! You may send filled out order forms and checks to school with your child, or you may order online using our class code.

    Online Ordering
    Under the “Parents” section, click on “Get Started”
    Enter our class code: LV22J

    I will submit all orders on the due date each month and books will be sent home with your child when they arrive at school. (If you want books to be a surprise or gift, I will be happy to make arrangements with you to pick them up.)

    Order forms will go home each month. This month’s due date is August 29th.
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    Volunteer Training
    Georgia law regarding volunteers in non-profit organizations establishes that all volunteers are now mandated reporters.  In order for all volunteers to understand the law and know the reporting protocols, volunteer training regarding the new mandated reporter law will be provided. Below are the dates for the RBES volunteer training. If you plan to volunteer or visit in a classroom (this includes attending class parties, Field Day, working with students, etc.), please plan on attending the last volunteer training date this fall. Volunteers must have a new training EACH school year to ensure up-to-date information is received.

    August 24th @ 8:45 AM

    Please know we appreciate you, your time, and commitment to RBES.

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    Snack Reminders
    -Please send a healthy snack {low in sugar} to school with your child every day.
    -Due to having a short amount of time for snack time, please send in only one snack.
    -Please only send a small water bottle for your child to have with his/her snack - no juice or Gatorade.

    Shoe Tying Practice
    If your child hasn't learned how to tie their shoes yet,
    please practice this skill with him/her at home.

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    Upcoming Events
    Solar Eclipse Extended School Day – August 21st (3:00PM Dismissal)
    K-1 Picture Day – August 29th
    PTO Meeting – August 29th at 6:30PM
    Labor Day (No School) - September 4th
    Quarterly Coffee with Mrs. Mason – September 5th at 8:00AM
    Boy Scouts Parent Meeting - September 7th at 7:00PM
    Fall Book Fair/Grandparent Lunches - September 8th-14th
    iMom Breakfast - September 11th
    STEAM Night - September 12th at 6:00PM
    Zaxby’s Night - September 18th
    First Grade Parent Breakfast - September 21st

    Have a great weekend!

    Friday, August 11, 2017

    August 14 - 18, 2017

    Week of August 14th

    What a great first FULL week!
    We are working hard and learning so much in first grade!

    Here’s a peek at next week!
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    Phonics Family Words: let, get, pet, met, ten, then, went, bed, red, yes
    Phonics: short e
    Reading: Establishing Daily 5 Routines- Work on Writing
    Mentor Sentence: “Her parents named her Chrysanthemum.” -Chrysanthemum
    L.Arts: Common and Proper Nouns
    Writing Workshop: Personal Narratives-"Small Moments"
    Math: Numeration- Counting and Comparing Numbers
    **Please practice counting and writing numbers to 120 at home.**
    Science: Weather

    Homework
    1.Study phonics family words!
    2. Complete Math About Me activity sheet.
    3. Practice this week's Lightning Words.


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    Scholastic News/RAZ Kids/Headsprouts Donation
    If you are able and have not already done so, please send in a $15 donation for your child's Scholastic News subscription and RAZ Kids/Headsprouts account. Logins will be sent out soon. Thank you!

    Scholastic Book Order
    Scholastic book orders will be sent home in Daily Folders. This is a great opportunity to foster your child’s love for learning! You may send filled out order forms and checks to school with your child, or you may order online using our class code.

    Online Ordering
    Under the “Parents” section, click on “Get Started”
    Enter our class code: LV22J

    I will submit all orders on the due date each month and books will be sent home with your child when they arrive at school. (If you want books to be a surprise or gift, I will be happy to make arrangements with you to pick them up.)

    Order forms will go home each month. This month’s due date is August 29th.

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    Volunteer Training
    Georgia law regarding volunteers in non-profit organizations establishes that all volunteers are now mandated reporters.  In order for all volunteers to understand the law and know the reporting protocols, volunteer training regarding the new mandated reporter law will be provided. Below are the dates for the RBES volunteer training. If you plan to volunteer or visit in a classroom (this includes attending class parties, Field Day, working with students, etc.), you should attend one of the dates below.

    August 15th @ 7:00 PM
    August 17th @ 7:00 PM
    August 24th @ 8:45 AM

    We will need ALL volunteers to attend one of the training options in order for everyone to be able to continue to serve as a volunteer. Please know we appreciate you, your time, and commitment to RBES.
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    First Grade Curriculum Night
    Please join the first grade team on Thursday, August 17th from 6:00-7:00PM in the RBES Media Center to learn all you need to know about first grade! We will inform you of curriculum, expectations, etc., as well as answer any questions you may have. Mrs. Mason will also be offering a volunteer training session immediately following Curriculum Night, if you would like to get involved at RBES!

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    Snack Reminders
    -Please send a healthy snack {low in sugar} to school with your child every day.
    -Due to having a short amount of time for snack time, please send in only one snack.
    -Please only send a small water bottle for your child to have with his/her snack - no juice or Gatorade.

    Shoe Tying Practice
    If your child hasn't learned how to tie their shoes yet,
    please practice this skill with him/her at home.

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    Upcoming Events
    Curriculum Night 3,4,5 Grade – August 15th at 6:00PM
    Curriculum Night K,1,2 Grade – August 17th at 6:00PM
    Solar Eclipse Extended School Day – August 21st (3:00PM Dismissal)
    K-1 Picture Day – August 29th
    PTO Meeting – August 29th at 6:30PM
    Quarterly Coffee with Mrs. Mason – September 5th at 8:00AM

    Have a great weekend!

    Thursday, August 3, 2017

    Week of August 7-11

    Here’s a sneak peek at next week!



    What a great first week! We've had fun getting to know each other and are working hard to learn classroom routines/procedures. I can already tell we are going to have a great year together! 

    Phonics Family Words: at, hat, bad, an, ran, sat, had, am, can, that

    We will not have spelling tests in first grade. Our goal is to work with the students on building their phonological and phonemic awareness through hands-on word building and word manipulating activities. Each week, we will focus on a different “phonics family.” It is more important to us for students to be able to build a strong phonological/phonemic awareness and not memorize spelling words each week.

    Need ideas for practicing phonics family words at home?
    Check out 
    Spelling City!

    Phonics: short a 

    Reading: Establishing Daily 5 Routines- Read to Self 

    Writing Workshop: Personal Narratives

    Math: Numeration – counting large quantities, comparing objects in a set, representing numbers in different ways 


    Social Studies: All About Me

    Positive Discipline: Class procedures/guidelines; What is respect?
     Homework 
    (Due by Friday 8/11)
    1. Practice phonics family words!
    2. Words That Describe Me activity {see details in Daily Folder}
    3.  Lightning Words
    4. Please make sure you have returned all paperwork/forms sent home in your child's Daily Folder. 
    5. Update your child's PowerSchool account {a login information sheet was given out at Open House}  



    Scholastic News/RAZ Kids/Headsprouts Donation
    If you are able and have not already done so, please send in a $15 donation for your child's Scholastic News subscription and RAZ Kids/Headsprouts account. Thank you! 


    Fall MAP Testing
    Our class will participate in MAP Reading on August 8th at 8:00 a.m. and MAP Math on August 10th at 8:00 a.m.. Be sure to send your children to school well rested and fed so they may do their best. We will use this data to drive instruction and track progress throughout the school year.




    Volunteer Training
    Georgia law regarding volunteers in non-profit organizations establishes that all volunteers are now mandated reporters.  In order for all volunteers to understand the law and know the reporting protocols, volunteer training regarding the new mandated reporter law will be provided. Below are the dates for the RBES volunteer training. If you plan to volunteer or visit in a classroom (this includes attending class parties, Field Day, working with students, etc.), you should attend one of the dates below.

    August 1st @ 6:00 PM
    August 4th @ 9:00 AM
    August 15th @ 7:00 PM
    August 17th @ 7:00 PM
    August 24th @ 8:45 AM

    We will need ALL volunteers to attend one of the training options in order for everyone to be able to continue to serve as a volunteer. Please know we appreciate you, your time, and commitment to RBES.



    Upcoming Events
    MAP Reading – August 8th at 8:00AM
    Newcomers' Welcome – August 10th at 9:00AM
    MAP Math – August 10th at 8:00AM
    Curriculum Night 3,4,5 Grade – August 15th at 6:00PM
    Curriculum Night K,1,2 Grade – August 17th at 6:00PM
    Solar Eclipse Extended School Day – August 21st (3:00PM Dismissal)
    K-1 Picture Day – August 29th
    PTO Meeting – August 29th at 6:30PM

    Quarterly Coffee with Mrs. Mason – September 5th at 8:00AM