Welcome to First Grade!!!!

 

September 7th - September 10th

 

What We Learned This Week

Reading: Developing Good Habits

·       How to use the classroom library and pick a

good-fit book

·       How to set a reading goal and take steps toward reaching it

·       How to do Work on Writing and build stamina

Word Work:

·       Sight words: he, is, you, that, it

·       Phonics: “at” word family

·       Noticing and making rhyming words

Writing:

·       Elements of a narrative or “Small Moment Story”

·       Choosing a topic

·       Planning a book

·       Writing a middle

·       Using transition words (first, next, after)

·       Writing an ending using a feeling

Math:

·       Using counters to subtract

·       Using  pictures to subtract

·       Adding +1 & +0 fluently

·       NWEA Fall Testing

Social/Emotional: Intro to 7 Habits

·       Welcome to 7 Habits journey

·       What is a leader?

·       How to be a leader for oneself and others

7 Habits

This week our school embarked on a big journey of introducing our kiddos to The 7 Habits! You may recognize them from the book The 7 Habits of Happy Kids by Sean Covey. These are great habits and principles that can used for kids and adults and will only set up our kiddos for lifelong success! I sent home some info about their upcoming lessons so you can discuss with your kiddos what they are learning! Have a great weekend!

Family Photo

I would love to have every student bring a small family photo to display in our classroom.  Feel free to send me one electronically, and I will print it off for you! This will help your kiddo feel more at home, and I know they will be super excited to show off their family.

Dates to Remember

September 30^th: Picture Day

August 24th - August 28th

     Wow! Can you believe we’ve already had our first FULL week of school! I just want you to know how amazing it has been to get to know your firsties and start off this awesome year with them! We have been settling into routines and getting to know each other. It has been great to watch all your kiddos jump right in show so much kindness to each other and passion for learning! Can’t wait to see how much they will grow this year! Enjoy your first school year weekend! Please let me know if you need anything.

Seesaw

Seesaw is a great way for us to communicate and for you to see real life examples of what your kiddo is learning! I have sent out paper invites and email invites.  I promise you will love seeing your kiddo's work and hearing their sweet voice explaining their thinking.  Make sure you sign up soon.  We have several things in our electronics journals you will definitely want to see!

Family Photo

I would love to have every student bring a small family photo to display in our classroom.  Feel free to send me one electronically, and I will print it off for you! This will help your kiddo feel more at home, and I know they will be super excited to show off their family.

Snack Time

In 1st grade, we do not have an official “snack time”, but I do allow students to have a snack if they bring one or have leftovers from their lunchbox at the end of the day.

Special Class Schedule

Monday- Computers

Tuesday- Art

Wednesday-Music

Thursday- Library.

Friday-P.E.

Special Thanks

I want to send out a special thanks to all who donated items from our classroom wish list!  We greatly appreciate your generosity.  These items will help us have a productive year!

Contact Information

Email: laurahappel@willardschools.net

Phone: 417-869-0600 Blog: mrshappelslittleapples@blogspot.com

Dates to Remember

September 7^th: No School

Hello there, new first grade families and friends! I am so, so excited that you are going to be in my class this year! I cannot wait to meet you and get to know you better! Below are some important dates and information that is going to help us get this year started off right. Please let me know if you have any questions. Can't wait to see you at Meet the Teacher Night!Meet the Teacher NightsTuesday, August 18th A-F 5:00-5:30G-L 6:00-6:30Wednesday, August 19th M-S 5:00-5:30T-Z 6:00-6:30

 Welcome to First Grade!!!

Hello there, new first grade families and friends! I am so, so excited that you are going to be in my class this year! I cannot wait to meet you and get to know you better! Below are some important dates and information that is going to help us get this year started off right. Please let me know if you have any questions. Can't wait to see you at Meet the Teacher Night!

Meet the Teacher Nights

Tuesday, August 18th 

A-F 5:00-5:30

G-L 6:00-6:30

Wednesday, August 19th 

M-S 5:00-5:30

T-Z 6:00-6:30

First Day of School

Monday, August 24th
8:40-3:30 
*Please make sure you have communicated with me about how your kiddo will be getting home this day as well as their regular schedule for dismissal.

October 14th- October 18th

What We Are Learning

Reading:

·       Long and Short vowel sounds

·       How to flip the sound in a word

Word Work:

·       Sight words: play, thing, zoo, nice, ride

·       Word Family : ay

·       Beginning Blends: cr, dr,

Writing: Narrative Books

·       Using a checklist to make sure our stories have a beginning, two events, transition words, and an ending

Math:

·       Using double facts to solve doubles +1 & doubles +2 problems

·       Making a 10 to add number to 20

Science:

·       Sources of heat

·       Firefighters came to visit

Fall Conferences

Parent Teacher Conferences will be October 28^th & 29^th. I sent home information and a signup sheet in your child’s take home folder this week. The times are on a first come, first serve basis, so please return your time preferences as soon as you can.

Little Debbie Snacks

THANK YOU all so much for donating Little Debbie Snacks for our Fall Festival!!!!

Fall Party

Our Party will be October 31^st at 2pm.  Come and enjoy the fun!

Red Ribbon Week

Read Ribbon Week is October 21^st – October 25^th

Monday- Don’t let drugs get in the way of your dreams. Wear PJs

Tuesday- I’m too bright for drugs. Wear your brightest clothes.

Wednesday- Be all that you can be. Wear your camo.

Thursday-Support red ribbon week. Wear red day.

Friday- These paws don’t touch drugs. Wear your tiger gear.

October 7th - October 11th

What We Are Learning

Reading:

·       Making predictions

·       Retelling

Word Work:

·       Sight words: when, what, all, we, but

·       Phonics: Hearing ending sounds in words

·       Word Family : all

·       Beginning Blends: bl, cl, pl, sl, br, cr

Writing: Narrative Books

·       Bringing stories to Life: Make characters talk using dialogue and speech bubbles

·       Bringing stories to Life: Make characters feel

Math:

·       Topic 2 review and assessment

·       Counting on to add numbers to 20

·       Using an open number line

Fall Conferences

Parent Teacher Conferences will be October 28^th & 29^th. I sent home information and a signup sheet in your child’s take home folder this week. The times are on a first come, first serve basis, so please return your time preferences as soon as you can.

Little Debbie Snacks

We still need LOTS of little Debbie cakes for our Cake Walk at the Fall Carnival! Please feel free to send in as many as you can! Thank you!!!

Pumpkin Carving

This year will mark the second pumpkin carving competition

at the WOHE Fall Festival!  Please join us as we create a pumpkin patch created by our WOHE families!

To participate, simply carve a pumpkin at home and bring it to WOHE Friday, October 18th for display at the Fall Festival. Pumpkin entries can arrive after 6:00 p.m. The anonymous judging will be held that evening with final results being announced at 7:00 p.m.

Fall Party

Our Party will be October 31^st at 2pm.  Come and enjoy the fun!

Red Ribbon Week

Read Ribbon Week is October 21^st – October 25^th

Monday- Don’t let drugs get in the way of your dreams. Wear PJs

Tuesday- I’m too bright for drugs. Wear your brightest clothes.

Wednesday- Be all that you can be. Wear your camo.

Thursday-Support red ribbon week. Wear red day.

Friday- These paws don’t touch drugs. Wear your tiger gear

Dates to Remember

October 18^th: WOHE Fall Festival (date changed)

October 18^th: Tiger Pride Assembly

October 21st – October 25^th: Red Ribbon Week

October 28^th & October 29^th: Parent Teacher Conferences

October 31^st: Fall Parties

What We Are Learning

Reading: Accuracy in Reading Words

·       Use the picture…Do the pictures and words match?

·       Use beginning AND ending sounds

·       Pushing through tricky words-get a running start

·       Readers use meaning to figure out words

·       Readers double-check their reading

Word Work:

·       Sight words: his, they, at, be, this

·       Phonics: Using rhyming words to help up spell new words

·       Word Family : am

Writing: Narrative Books

·       Writing a beginning (One day, A long time ago,  Last year, etc.)

·       Writing a middle with 2 events

·       Using transition words like “first”, “next”, “last”, etc.

• Writing an ending using a feelings or lesson

Math: Unit 2

·       Counting on to add

·       Double facts

·       Doubles +1 & +2

Math Homework

Your kiddo came home with their first math homework this week. I am not a big supporter of having homework every night.  I am a firm believer that your child worked hard all day at school, and they need a break at home.  Also, as a mother, I know how important family time is.  Because of this, I will not be making homework mandatory.  It will be sent home, but you have the option of completing it with your child.  My hope is that you can use this as a resource to help your child and to understand what we are learning in the classroom. If you complete the homework with your child, that is FANTASTIC! It does not have to be sent back to school.

Raz-Kids

Last week your kiddo will came home with information about a website called Raz-Kids in their take home folder. This is a great website that allows your child to have access to hundreds of eBooks. You can also download a free app for your iPad/iPhone or Android device as well.

Website: https://www.kidsa-z.com/main/Login

User Name: orchard1b

Dates to Remember

October 4^th: First Fridays for Families 7:15 (Leader In Me Event)

October 18^th: WOHE Fall Festival (date changed)

October 18^th: Tiger Pride Assembly

October 28^th & October 29^th: Parent Teacher Conferences

October 31^st: Fall Parties