We took a little reading break to enjoy the sunshine!!
Friday, August 31, 2012
Thursday, August 30, 2012
Awesome Citizenship
This week, we began to learn about the Cocoa Principles! Each kiddo has a star hanging on a bulletin board with their name on it. On each point of the star, there is a Cocoa Principle. (Community, Opportunity, Citizenship, Ownership and Academics) This week, we learned about community, opportunity and citizenship. Students work towards earning a sticker for each point of their star. When they earn a sticker for each of the points of the star, they get to pick a prize out of the prize box!
To earn a sticker for community, students should show consistent efforts in saying hello and smiling, respecting the differences of others, and encouraging others in their words and actions.
To earn a sticker for opportunity, students should show consistent efforts in including and welcoming others, taking chances and participating.
To earn a sticker for citizenship, students should show consistent efforts in doing what is right even when no one is looking, for treating others as they would like to be treated and by volunteering to help others.
Here's a picture of good citizenship!!
To earn a sticker for community, students should show consistent efforts in saying hello and smiling, respecting the differences of others, and encouraging others in their words and actions.
To earn a sticker for opportunity, students should show consistent efforts in including and welcoming others, taking chances and participating.
To earn a sticker for citizenship, students should show consistent efforts in doing what is right even when no one is looking, for treating others as they would like to be treated and by volunteering to help others.
Here's a picture of good citizenship!!
Working in Journals
We had such a busy morning! We worked on reading the words "the, like, see and green." If you see those words in a book, let your kiddos decode them!
Now, we're working in our journals. We're writing about things we like.
Cara likes to play video games.
Sammy likes to play a Wii game called Donkey Kong.
Andrew likes to play at the park.
Alana likes to play Wii.
Logan likes to play with his ipod.
Braden likes to play with his legos.
Katie likes to go swimming.
Anya likes to go swimming.
Ryan likes to pet my dog.
Rebecca likes to play in the rain.
Oyinkansola likes to play dog with her sister.
Alexys likes to play basketball.
Angelica likes to play with her Littlest Pet Shops.
Joselyn likes to ride her bike.
Jessica likes to play high heels.
Taylor likes to swim.
Josiah likes to go to Bounce U.
David likes to go to Bounce U.
Hunter likes to ride his bike.
Now, we're working in our journals. We're writing about things we like.
Sammy likes to play a Wii game called Donkey Kong.
Andrew likes to play at the park.
Alana likes to play Wii.
Logan likes to play with his ipod.
Braden likes to play with his legos.
Katie likes to go swimming.
Anya likes to go swimming.
Ryan likes to pet my dog.
Rebecca likes to play in the rain.
Oyinkansola likes to play dog with her sister.
Alexys likes to play basketball.
Angelica likes to play with her Littlest Pet Shops.
Joselyn likes to ride her bike.
Jessica likes to play high heels.
Taylor likes to swim.
Josiah likes to go to Bounce U.
David likes to go to Bounce U.
Hunter likes to ride his bike.
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Class Pic!
Yay! I have permission from everyone's parents to post their kids pics!! Here's our class picture!! We made "No David's!" when we went over our classroom rules on the first day of school!
Lovin' the smartboard!
Another great start to the day! Hopefully, most of you received special messages from your kiddos this morning via email. If you didn't get one, that's because your kiddo was too shy to record their voice and send a message! No worries! I'm gonna try to get one out of them by the end of the day!
This morning, we reviewed the letter sounds for /m/ and /s/. The kids enjoyed using the smartboard to practice!
This morning, we reviewed the letter sounds for /m/ and /s/. The kids enjoyed using the smartboard to practice!
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Reflection on the day
Okay.. So I'm pretty sure I should get to bed so I'm ready for the 19 kiddos that I will greet in the morning. However, I'm just sitting here reflecting on the day and thought I'd share my thoughts with all of you.
Wonderful day! Your children are all amazing and special kiddos! I'm so lucky to have them in my life! Today was a special day because I got to know your kids just a little bit more than yesterday. If I didn't need sleep, I would go on to list what I love about each of your kids, but I'm thinking they will benefit more from me getting a little bit of sleep tonight!
Today, from a teacher's perspective... I counted heads probably 100 times to be sure we didn't lose anyone from our travels from one place to another. The kiddos are getting good at going through the line at the cafeteria! One little kiddo, Andrew, asked if he could go get another milk. I said, "Sure! Take your money with you." He said, "But it's free." I said, "I don't think so buddy. Why don't you take your money just in case?" Sure enough, I was outsmarted by a kid, yet again! Apparently, school lunch was free today!
By the way, your kiddos LOVE being read to! I think they are most attentive when I'm reading a story. Today, we read "Sneaky Weasel." It's about a weasel who is not a very good friend. Then, we talked about what makes a good and a bad friend. Our class is definitely full of "good friends!"
Okay. Off to bed! Can't wait to see what's in store for me in the morning!
Wonderful day! Your children are all amazing and special kiddos! I'm so lucky to have them in my life! Today was a special day because I got to know your kids just a little bit more than yesterday. If I didn't need sleep, I would go on to list what I love about each of your kids, but I'm thinking they will benefit more from me getting a little bit of sleep tonight!
Today, from a teacher's perspective... I counted heads probably 100 times to be sure we didn't lose anyone from our travels from one place to another. The kiddos are getting good at going through the line at the cafeteria! One little kiddo, Andrew, asked if he could go get another milk. I said, "Sure! Take your money with you." He said, "But it's free." I said, "I don't think so buddy. Why don't you take your money just in case?" Sure enough, I was outsmarted by a kid, yet again! Apparently, school lunch was free today!
By the way, your kiddos LOVE being read to! I think they are most attentive when I'm reading a story. Today, we read "Sneaky Weasel." It's about a weasel who is not a very good friend. Then, we talked about what makes a good and a bad friend. Our class is definitely full of "good friends!"
Okay. Off to bed! Can't wait to see what's in store for me in the morning!
Truckin' Along on Day 2!
We're truckin' along on Day 2 of first grade!
The kids drew lovely pictures of their families and were so proud to share stories about familiar faces!
This morning, we reviewed letters and sounds and the kids did awesome!
We learned some new "amazing words" too! Ask your child what the words furniture, tidy and unwind mean!
We took pictures for our birthday bulletin board! They had a great time getting all jazzed up in party wear! See the picture below!
Can't wait to see what the rest of the day brings! I LOVE FIRST GRADE!!! :) :) :)
The kids drew lovely pictures of their families and were so proud to share stories about familiar faces!
This morning, we reviewed letters and sounds and the kids did awesome!
We learned some new "amazing words" too! Ask your child what the words furniture, tidy and unwind mean!
We took pictures for our birthday bulletin board! They had a great time getting all jazzed up in party wear! See the picture below!
Can't wait to see what the rest of the day brings! I LOVE FIRST GRADE!!! :) :) :)
Monday, August 27, 2012
Your little ones are doing great!!
Just wanted to let you know that your little ones are doing fantastic today! We've visited the cafeteria, went over classroom rules, told all about ourselves and are now working on an art project! We had goldfish for a snack but are looking forward to eating lunch at 11:35!! Please send in snacks for the class! Their bellies were definitely hungry this morning!!
Sunday, August 26, 2012
Behavior Communication Log
Hello parents!
Beginning tomorrow, your child will be bringing home a red folder each night. Inside the folder, you will find a behavior log. Please initial in the correct date box for each night. Any papers that need to come home will also come home in that red folder.
Let me know if you have any questions!
Thanks,
Mindy
Beginning tomorrow, your child will be bringing home a red folder each night. Inside the folder, you will find a behavior log. Please initial in the correct date box for each night. Any papers that need to come home will also come home in that red folder.
Let me know if you have any questions!
Thanks,
Mindy
Friday, August 24, 2012
Rockin' Readers
At Sneak a Peek today, I will have a sign-up if you or a grandparent would like to read and bring a special snack treat in for the class. If you can't make it to Sneak a Peek but would like to read, let me know and we'll find a date for you.
Also, there will be other sign-ups today at Sneak a Peek, including signing up to bring items to our parties and helping with math and reading groups.
Conference sign-ups will be at Back to School Night, which is October 2nd, 5:30-6:30.
Also, there will be other sign-ups today at Sneak a Peek, including signing up to bring items to our parties and helping with math and reading groups.
Conference sign-ups will be at Back to School Night, which is October 2nd, 5:30-6:30.
Party Dates for the School Year
Here are some "save the dates" for this school year!
October 24th 2:15-3:30 Pumpkin Party
January 11th 2:30-3:30 Cocoa Cafe (Parents are encouraged to attend. Students will share their growth in writing at this event!)
June 3rd 11-1 End of year party
October 24th 2:15-3:30 Pumpkin Party
January 11th 2:30-3:30 Cocoa Cafe (Parents are encouraged to attend. Students will share their growth in writing at this event!)
June 3rd 11-1 End of year party
Saturday, August 18, 2012
About a week away!!!
Hello parents and students!!!
I can't believe that school will be starting in just about a week!! I am sooo excited to meet all of you at Sneak a Peek on Friday afternoon!! Our classroom looks great! Everything is finally unpacked and set up and ready for my new friends to come on in!! I always feel like this last week is the "hurry up and wait" week!
Please check my wiki at: http://teamsmith13.wikispaces.com to find out who is in your class and our class schedule! Also, there's snack information under "Class News" so be sure to read that too! We want to make sure the kiddos are nice and full and ready to learn each day!
Enjoy your last week of summer! I look forward to seeing you soon!!!
Excitedly,
Mrs. Smith :)
I can't believe that school will be starting in just about a week!! I am sooo excited to meet all of you at Sneak a Peek on Friday afternoon!! Our classroom looks great! Everything is finally unpacked and set up and ready for my new friends to come on in!! I always feel like this last week is the "hurry up and wait" week!
Please check my wiki at: http://teamsmith13.wikispaces.com to find out who is in your class and our class schedule! Also, there's snack information under "Class News" so be sure to read that too! We want to make sure the kiddos are nice and full and ready to learn each day!
Enjoy your last week of summer! I look forward to seeing you soon!!!
Excitedly,
Mrs. Smith :)
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