You have probably already noticed your child is ready for summer vacation. Our last day of school for the 2015-2016 school year is TOMORROW (Friday, May 20th.) We will dismiss school at 12:30 PM.
Your child will be bringing home most— if not, all of his/her school supplies TODAY--Thursday, May 19th.
On the last day of school (Friday), your child will receive his/her grade card–if all lunch charges are paid, Tiger Tales charges are paid, library books returned, etc. Your child will also be bringing home his/her Data Binder. So, your child WILL need his/her backpack. We will also reminisce over our year together.
Please click on the links below for some fun review activities for your child.
May & June Summer Activities July & August Summer Activities
Have a fun and safe summer–and don’t forget to read!
Your child will be bringing home most— if not, all of his/her school supplies TODAY--Thursday, May 19th.
On the last day of school (Friday), your child will receive his/her grade card–if all lunch charges are paid, Tiger Tales charges are paid, library books returned, etc. Your child will also be bringing home his/her Data Binder. So, your child WILL need his/her backpack. We will also reminisce over our year together.
Please click on the links below for some fun review activities for your child.
May & June Summer Activities July & August Summer Activities
Have a fun and safe summer–and don’t forget to read!
CAMP BECK
Learning can be so much fun! Hopefully, your child is coming home telling you about our learning. If not, please go to the Photos tab and you can take a look for yourself. If you would like to have fun at home, please click on the links for the directions for each task.
Spaghetti Tower (Marshmallow Challenge)
No Vacancy
Learning can be so much fun! Hopefully, your child is coming home telling you about our learning. If not, please go to the Photos tab and you can take a look for yourself. If you would like to have fun at home, please click on the links for the directions for each task.
Spaghetti Tower (Marshmallow Challenge)
No Vacancy
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
I feel so blessed! I want to thank you for all the goodies this week--flowers, bottles of water, chocolate, and other thoughtful gifts. You have been so kind and generous. Please know I treasure each one. Again, thank you. I am so very blessed to be your child's teacher this year.
I feel so blessed! I want to thank you for all the goodies this week--flowers, bottles of water, chocolate, and other thoughtful gifts. You have been so kind and generous. Please know I treasure each one. Again, thank you. I am so very blessed to be your child's teacher this year.
Our Rainy Field Trip
We had a WONDERFUL time on our field trip to the movies and the park! First, the students picked up their snack (popcorn and a drink) then they were off to see Kung Fu Panda 3 while it rained and rained. After our morning of fun, we were off to the park. (Yippee! The rain had stopped.) The Nathaniel Greene Park was PERFECT! We played on the equipment with our friends. All this could not have been possible without our volunteers. So, a HUGE thank you for all the volunteers! You are appreciated!
I have added pictures to our photos page. Please email me if you have forgotten the password for this page.
We had a WONDERFUL time on our field trip to the movies and the park! First, the students picked up their snack (popcorn and a drink) then they were off to see Kung Fu Panda 3 while it rained and rained. After our morning of fun, we were off to the park. (Yippee! The rain had stopped.) The Nathaniel Greene Park was PERFECT! We played on the equipment with our friends. All this could not have been possible without our volunteers. So, a HUGE thank you for all the volunteers! You are appreciated!
I have added pictures to our photos page. Please email me if you have forgotten the password for this page.
First Grade Field Trip
The first graders will be traveling to the Palace Movie Theater on Friday, April 29th. While at the Palace we will watch a movie AND have a snack. (We get to eat popcorn and drink a Sierra Mist.) Then, we will travel to the park, eat lunch, and play on the equipment at the park. The cost of our field trip is $7.00 which includes our movie ticket and our kid's snack tray. All permission slips and money are due by April 22!! Cash only PLEASE!
If you would like to volunteer, please let me know. (If your child didn't make it home with his/her permission slip, please click HERE.)
The first graders will be traveling to the Palace Movie Theater on Friday, April 29th. While at the Palace we will watch a movie AND have a snack. (We get to eat popcorn and drink a Sierra Mist.) Then, we will travel to the park, eat lunch, and play on the equipment at the park. The cost of our field trip is $7.00 which includes our movie ticket and our kid's snack tray. All permission slips and money are due by April 22!! Cash only PLEASE!
If you would like to volunteer, please let me know. (If your child didn't make it home with his/her permission slip, please click HERE.)
Field Day Volunteers Needed
Field Day 2016 is right around the corner! Coach Ferguson is needing parent volunteers to help with this fun event! Each volunteer is asked to work either a morning or afternoon session (only 1/2 day). Pre-K, K, and 1st graders will have their Field Day in the morning...2nd, 3rd, and 4th graders will have their Field Day in the afternoon. If you volunteer, you are encouraged to work a station opposite of when your child's Field Day is scheduled (i.e., work a morning station (9;15-11:30) if you have a 2nd, 3rd, or 4th grader...work an afternoon station (12;45-3:00) if you have a Pre-K, K or 1st grader). This will allow you the opportunity to watch your child's class and help the classroom teacher while they participate in the activities. If you are interested in helping run a Field Day station, please contact Coach Ferguson at [email protected] or call 862-6308 ext. 1164. Any help is GREATLY appreciated!
Field Day 2016 is right around the corner! Coach Ferguson is needing parent volunteers to help with this fun event! Each volunteer is asked to work either a morning or afternoon session (only 1/2 day). Pre-K, K, and 1st graders will have their Field Day in the morning...2nd, 3rd, and 4th graders will have their Field Day in the afternoon. If you volunteer, you are encouraged to work a station opposite of when your child's Field Day is scheduled (i.e., work a morning station (9;15-11:30) if you have a 2nd, 3rd, or 4th grader...work an afternoon station (12;45-3:00) if you have a Pre-K, K or 1st grader). This will allow you the opportunity to watch your child's class and help the classroom teacher while they participate in the activities. If you are interested in helping run a Field Day station, please contact Coach Ferguson at [email protected] or call 862-6308 ext. 1164. Any help is GREATLY appreciated!
It is NOT too late!
If you are interested in purchasing a Field Day t-shirt for your child, please click HERE!
Or, if you would like to enroll your child for summer school, please click HERE!
If you are interested in purchasing a Field Day t-shirt for your child, please click HERE!
Or, if you would like to enroll your child for summer school, please click HERE!
THE LEADER IN ME: This week you should receive a letter detailing Willard South's plans to implement the Leader in Me. That letter gives you more information about each of the 7 habits. We will be learning more about these habits with the rest of the school community. I hope you notice a positive change in your child as we practice using these habits every day!!
Upcoming Events:
March 24-Spring Pictures
March 25-NO SCHOOL
March 28-We ARE in school for a snow make-up day
March 29-Tiger Pride Assembly, 2:45
Upcoming Events:
March 24-Spring Pictures
March 25-NO SCHOOL
March 28-We ARE in school for a snow make-up day
March 29-Tiger Pride Assembly, 2:45
Next week (March 7-11) school will NOT be in session. I hope that everyone enjoys a relaxing week with family.
Read Across America Week
Go Fish!
The students will be performing Go Fish Thursday, February 25th. The students have an afternoon performance (@ 2:45) and an evening performance (@ 6:30). If you would like to order a DVD of the performance, please click HERE for an order form.
The students will be performing Go Fish Thursday, February 25th. The students have an afternoon performance (@ 2:45) and an evening performance (@ 6:30). If you would like to order a DVD of the performance, please click HERE for an order form.
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The boys and girls had a wonderful Valentine's Day party! Thank you to all parents who helped and donated money/supplies. The kids had a great time. (If you would like to see some creative Valentine's boxes, click on the photo tab at the top of the page. This page is password protected. If you have forgotten the password, please email me.)
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Upcoming Events:
- Tuesday, February 2-Hat Day (Please bring a food item for our district food pantry.)
- February 1-5- WCCF Change a Life Fundraiser
- Friday, February 12- Valentine's Day Class Party (9:45-10:30 am)
- Friday, February 12- Half Day (Students dismissed at 12:30)
- Monday, February 15-NO SCHOOL
It’s almost Valentine’s Day, and that means our Valentine’s Day class parties are right around the corner. We will be sharing and passing out Valentines cards on the day of the party. If you would like to construct and/or decorate a Valentines box with your child, please feel free to do so! You can make your box as elaborate or as simple as you would like! If you do not have time or supplies to make a box with your child, we will make a Valentines bag at school on the day of the party. Also, if your child needs Valentine cards to pass out, please let me know! To help your child address a Valentine for each friend, please click here for a class list. Our class party will be Friday, February 12 at 9:45 am. (9:45-10:15 am) Please make sure to send your child’s box with them on the day of the party! If you have any questions, let me know! Happy crafting!
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Our Root Beer Float Experiment
The students have been learning more about the states of matter this week. We concluded our study with a science experiment. The students had to predict what would happen if we poured ice cream (solid) on top of root beer (liquid). The results were quite tasty! Most students told me we should have this experiment every Friday afternoon. |
McTeacher Night
McTeacher Night is Tuesday, January 19th, from 4-8 PM at McDonalds on Chestnut Expressway. I hope to see you there.
McTeacher Night is Tuesday, January 19th, from 4-8 PM at McDonalds on Chestnut Expressway. I hope to see you there.
Yearbooks
Parents, unfortunately the school didn't have enough yearbook order forms to send home with each child. However, I was able to send home form with most students. (Students with older siblings probably did NOT get an order form.) So, if your child didn't make it home with a yearbook order form AND you would like to order a school yearbook. Please see the form below for more information.
Parents, unfortunately the school didn't have enough yearbook order forms to send home with each child. However, I was able to send home form with most students. (Students with older siblings probably did NOT get an order form.) So, if your child didn't make it home with a yearbook order form AND you would like to order a school yearbook. Please see the form below for more information.
Coming Soon!
Our School-wide Book Read will begin Monday, January 11th, and each student will be receiving the book Winter, According to Humphrey on Monday. (Thank you, Mrs. Crighton-Smith!) Follow this link to find more information, chapter scheduling, and recordings for each chapter!
Also, Second quarter progress reports will be sent home on Monday, January 11, along with Student Learning Portfolios.
Our School-wide Book Read will begin Monday, January 11th, and each student will be receiving the book Winter, According to Humphrey on Monday. (Thank you, Mrs. Crighton-Smith!) Follow this link to find more information, chapter scheduling, and recordings for each chapter!
Also, Second quarter progress reports will be sent home on Monday, January 11, along with Student Learning Portfolios.
Is it a Keeper?
This week the students have been measuring various classroom items using tiles, cubes, and paper clips. However, our lessons which involved measuring fish seemed to be the most fun. (I am thankful the fish were just paper fish.)
This week the students have been measuring various classroom items using tiles, cubes, and paper clips. However, our lessons which involved measuring fish seemed to be the most fun. (I am thankful the fish were just paper fish.)
I hope that everyone has a happy and safe Christmas break! I will see the kids on Monday, January 4, 2016.
I hope that everyone has a happy and safe Christmas break! I will see the kids on Monday, January 4, 2016.
Gingerbread Ornaments*
We made gingerbread ornaments this week, and we had a blast. If you would like to make ornaments at home with your family, please check out our recipe below.
EASY GINGERBREAD MEN
(Makes 6 ornaments)
1/2 cup applesauce
1/2 cup cinnamon
2 tablespoons of household glue (We used Elmer's School Glue.)
1. Mix all ingredients together and roll on wax paper to 1/4-inch thickness.
2. Use a cookie cutter to cut out the shapes of the ornament.
3. Poke a small hole in the top of the ornament using the end of a straw, pencil, chopstick, or similar object.
4. Allow ornaments to air dry for 1-3 days.
5. Decorate ornaments. (Ornaments need to be completely dry.) We plan to use fabric paint to decorate our ornaments.
*In the past, I have always used the recipe listed above. However, this year I thought we would try it without the glue to make our ornaments.
We made gingerbread ornaments this week, and we had a blast. If you would like to make ornaments at home with your family, please check out our recipe below.
EASY GINGERBREAD MEN
(Makes 6 ornaments)
1/2 cup applesauce
1/2 cup cinnamon
2 tablespoons of household glue (We used Elmer's School Glue.)
1. Mix all ingredients together and roll on wax paper to 1/4-inch thickness.
2. Use a cookie cutter to cut out the shapes of the ornament.
3. Poke a small hole in the top of the ornament using the end of a straw, pencil, chopstick, or similar object.
4. Allow ornaments to air dry for 1-3 days.
5. Decorate ornaments. (Ornaments need to be completely dry.) We plan to use fabric paint to decorate our ornaments.
*In the past, I have always used the recipe listed above. However, this year I thought we would try it without the glue to make our ornaments.
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Make-It Take It Night
Tuesday, December 1st, your family has the opportunity to participate in an evening of fun. The event is from 6-7:30 PM in the Willard South Cafeteria.
Tuesday, December 1st, your family has the opportunity to participate in an evening of fun. The event is from 6-7:30 PM in the Willard South Cafeteria.
Pumpkin Fluff
Our science experiment this week involved measuring the ingredients to make Pumpkin Fluff. The students really enjoyed measuring the ingredients; however, remembering NOT to touch their clothes, the wall, their hair was more difficult. (Don't worry! After a few reminders to go BACK to wash their hands, the students remembered.)
Our science experiment this week involved measuring the ingredients to make Pumpkin Fluff. The students really enjoyed measuring the ingredients; however, remembering NOT to touch their clothes, the wall, their hair was more difficult. (Don't worry! After a few reminders to go BACK to wash their hands, the students remembered.)
Veterans Day Assembly
We would love to recognize any veterans at our assembly this week (Thursday, November 12th). If you (or another family member would like to participate, please click on the form below for more information.
We would love to recognize any veterans at our assembly this week (Thursday, November 12th). If you (or another family member would like to participate, please click on the form below for more information.
Reading!
Thank you for having your child read each night. It does make a difference in your child's learning. Last month, the students earned Pizza Hut pizza coupons, Sonic ice cream coupons, and Taco Bell taco coupons for all their hard. (Please keep encouraging your child to read--earning coupons for all their hard work is just a bonus!) For the month of November, the students have made a goal to read over 150 books. Let's keep reading!
Thank you for having your child read each night. It does make a difference in your child's learning. Last month, the students earned Pizza Hut pizza coupons, Sonic ice cream coupons, and Taco Bell taco coupons for all their hard. (Please keep encouraging your child to read--earning coupons for all their hard work is just a bonus!) For the month of November, the students have made a goal to read over 150 books. Let's keep reading!
Our Leaf Project
Next week, we will begin our investigation of Autumn. We will be doing a project that involves leaves. Each student will need to collect 8-10 leaves to bring to school. If you can find more, feel free to bring more! The leaves your child collects will need to be different shapes, sizes, and colors. Try to find a good variety! Please place your child’s leaves in a Ziploc baggie and label it with his or her name. Your child’s leaves are due on Tuesday, October 27! Have fun exploring nature and enjoy the cool, fall weather!
Next week, we will begin our investigation of Autumn. We will be doing a project that involves leaves. Each student will need to collect 8-10 leaves to bring to school. If you can find more, feel free to bring more! The leaves your child collects will need to be different shapes, sizes, and colors. Try to find a good variety! Please place your child’s leaves in a Ziploc baggie and label it with his or her name. Your child’s leaves are due on Tuesday, October 27! Have fun exploring nature and enjoy the cool, fall weather!
Red Ribbon Week--October 26-29th
Monday - "Superheroes are Drug Free " Wear favorite Superhero gear--NO costumes, please
Tuesday - "Tigers Dream Big" Wear your tiger t-shirt
Wednesday - " I 'MUSTACHE' You Not to Do Drugs" Wear your best mustache
Thursday - "Team Up Against Drugs" Wear your favorite sports team's jersey or t-shirt
Monday - "Superheroes are Drug Free " Wear favorite Superhero gear--NO costumes, please
Tuesday - "Tigers Dream Big" Wear your tiger t-shirt
Wednesday - " I 'MUSTACHE' You Not to Do Drugs" Wear your best mustache
Thursday - "Team Up Against Drugs" Wear your favorite sports team's jersey or t-shirt
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School Fundraiser
Our School Fundraiser items will be available for pick up on Tuesday, October 27th from 3:30-7:00 PM. |
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If you would like to order from the "Spirit Sale" form, please click HERE. Forms and money are due by November 3rd.
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Book It Reading Program
Book It is a national reading program in which your child can earn a free pizza coupon each month if they read ten books! It’s that easy! (We have already had several students participate in this nation-wide reading program. Don't miss out for your child to earn a free pizza coupon.) All you have to do is write down the title and author of the ten books your child reads. Each month you will sign the form and turn it back in to me by the end of the month. This month’s Book It will be due on October 29 (the last day of school for the month). The program lasts from October to March. If you have any questions, please let me know! Happy Reading!
Book It is a national reading program in which your child can earn a free pizza coupon each month if they read ten books! It’s that easy! (We have already had several students participate in this nation-wide reading program. Don't miss out for your child to earn a free pizza coupon.) All you have to do is write down the title and author of the ten books your child reads. Each month you will sign the form and turn it back in to me by the end of the month. This month’s Book It will be due on October 29 (the last day of school for the month). The program lasts from October to March. If you have any questions, please let me know! Happy Reading!
Reading! Reading! Reading!
For the past few of weeks, we have been working on making connections in reading. We learned that a text-to-self connection is when a book reminds us of something that has happened in our own lives. We know that a text-to-text connection is when a book reminds us of something that has happened in another book.
I want to encourage you to continue reading each night with your child. It DOES make a difference in your child's reading progress.
For the past few of weeks, we have been working on making connections in reading. We learned that a text-to-self connection is when a book reminds us of something that has happened in our own lives. We know that a text-to-text connection is when a book reminds us of something that has happened in another book.
I want to encourage you to continue reading each night with your child. It DOES make a difference in your child's reading progress.
School Fundraiser
Our school fundraiser started today. Below you will find more information about the fundraiser.
-Sell 20 items and earn a limo ride to McDonald's
Our school fundraiser started today. Below you will find more information about the fundraiser.
- DATES: September 18th-October 2nd
- PICK-UP DATE: Tuesday, October 27th 4:00-7:00
- Students will be selling items out of a brochure. They will also sell cookie dough and coupon books.
- Students will earn key chains once they a certain number of items. They will earn the MINION when they sell 2 items & the MINECRAFT DUCK when they sell 7 items.
- Students who sell 2 or more items will have their name placed in a drawing to win $50 at our October TIGER PRIDE ASSEMBLY (one winner per grade level).
- Students will have the chance to earn the following rewards:
-Sell 20 items and earn a limo ride to McDonald's
- Here is a link to the COUPON BOOK. Feel free to check it out before you order!
- Contact the office at 862-6308 if you have any questions!!
Math Workshop Games
Please have your child click on the Math Workshop tab. Directions and game boards have been linked to this page for your child. (The children should know how to play the first 5 games.We will be learning how to play the other games in the coming weeks.) While your child is playing a game, he/she is also learning. Have fun!
Please have your child click on the Math Workshop tab. Directions and game boards have been linked to this page for your child. (The children should know how to play the first 5 games.We will be learning how to play the other games in the coming weeks.) While your child is playing a game, he/she is also learning. Have fun!
How Many Drops of Water?
The students had lots of fun making their predictions then conducting their experiments. In our test, it made a difference if the penny was dull or shiny. It also made a difference if we were putting the drops of water on the head side of the coin or the tail side of a coin. If your little scientist would like to try this experiment again at home, please click HERE for the directions.
The students had lots of fun making their predictions then conducting their experiments. In our test, it made a difference if the penny was dull or shiny. It also made a difference if we were putting the drops of water on the head side of the coin or the tail side of a coin. If your little scientist would like to try this experiment again at home, please click HERE for the directions.
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"Our Mad Scientists"
This has been a busy week. To help celebrate, we made "Mad Scientists" this week. We learned scientists ask questions to learn, form a hypothesis, test a hypothesis, record their data, and come to a conclusion. In the coming weeks, we will be learning more about the scientific method. |
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Flashlight Friday
After a busy week of testing, the students were able to enjoy some time reading with a flashlight.
Please continue to encourage your child to read each night--10-15 minutes would be GREAT! I have uploaded some pictures of the students. If you would like the password to view the photos on the photo page, please email me.
After a busy week of testing, the students were able to enjoy some time reading with a flashlight.
Please continue to encourage your child to read each night--10-15 minutes would be GREAT! I have uploaded some pictures of the students. If you would like the password to view the photos on the photo page, please email me.
First Full Week of School
Wow! We had a busy week.
In Writer's Workshop, this quarter our unit of study in writing will be narrative writing. To kick off this unit, the students wrote about a special day in their lives. Many students wrote stories about losing their first tooth, but some students wrote about scoring a goal or making a home run. I am so excited to see how the students will progress this quarter.
In Reader's Workshop, we discussed where to find particular books in our classroom library and learned about taking care of our books. We also started Daily Five. We discussed how to select a just right book. Then we practiced selecting books to read.
Math Workshop seemed to be a highlight of the day for many students because we spent some time exploring our math tools. Our math tools were the cubes, geoblocks, and pattern blocks.
During our theme time, we spent time learning our classroom rules and routines. One of our favorite activities was making our "No David" craft and writing school rules for our character.
While the students seemed to enjoy learning in Reader’s, Writer’s, and Math Workshops, I think their favorite activity was one of our “community building” activities. The community building activity was “Find Someone Who.” Now we know which students visited the beach this summer, which students have blue eyes, and which students love watermelon. Our list went on and on, but we loved getting to know our new classmates. We are so excited to learn more about each other and to learn together. First grade is going to be so much fun!
Wow! We had a busy week.
In Writer's Workshop, this quarter our unit of study in writing will be narrative writing. To kick off this unit, the students wrote about a special day in their lives. Many students wrote stories about losing their first tooth, but some students wrote about scoring a goal or making a home run. I am so excited to see how the students will progress this quarter.
In Reader's Workshop, we discussed where to find particular books in our classroom library and learned about taking care of our books. We also started Daily Five. We discussed how to select a just right book. Then we practiced selecting books to read.
Math Workshop seemed to be a highlight of the day for many students because we spent some time exploring our math tools. Our math tools were the cubes, geoblocks, and pattern blocks.
During our theme time, we spent time learning our classroom rules and routines. One of our favorite activities was making our "No David" craft and writing school rules for our character.
While the students seemed to enjoy learning in Reader’s, Writer’s, and Math Workshops, I think their favorite activity was one of our “community building” activities. The community building activity was “Find Someone Who.” Now we know which students visited the beach this summer, which students have blue eyes, and which students love watermelon. Our list went on and on, but we loved getting to know our new classmates. We are so excited to learn more about each other and to learn together. First grade is going to be so much fun!
First Day of School
We had a wonderful time getting to know each other. We have 13 girls and 10 boys in our class. (Unfortunately, one friend was absent today.)
Thank you looking at your child’s Communication Folder (Blue folder). Each child has a calendar in his/her communication folder which has a stamp for the kind of day that your child has here at school. Example–Green means a good day. Yellow means that he/she had to have few reminders to follow the school rules.Tiger Stripes means he/she has had an EXCEPTIONAL day.
Thank you, in advance, for your help throughout the coming school year. We are looking forward to a great time together in first grade.
We had a wonderful time getting to know each other. We have 13 girls and 10 boys in our class. (Unfortunately, one friend was absent today.)
Thank you looking at your child’s Communication Folder (Blue folder). Each child has a calendar in his/her communication folder which has a stamp for the kind of day that your child has here at school. Example–Green means a good day. Yellow means that he/she had to have few reminders to follow the school rules.Tiger Stripes means he/she has had an EXCEPTIONAL day.
Thank you, in advance, for your help throughout the coming school year. We are looking forward to a great time together in first grade.
Welcome to my blog/website! Our "Meet the Teacher Night" will be Tuesday, August 11th, from 6:00-7:00 PM. I hope that you will be able to drop by Room 17. When you come, please bring your school supplies.
