Last week of school

I can't believe it is the last week of school! I have truly enjoyed teaching every one of my students. It has been a pleasure watching them grow and learn so much this year. Below is the early release schedule for first grade:

May 29th

Game Day

On this day, students may bring in their favorite games to play.  Please restrict games to board/card games only.

 May 30th

Bubble/Chalk Day

On this day, we will spend part of the day decorating the sidewalks and enjoying bubbles. Bubbles and chalk are available for students to earn in the “treasure chest” or students may bring in his/her own from home.

 May 31st

Movie Day

On this day, we will be “cleaning house” and watching a movie.  Please be sure your child still brings a backpack on this day, there will be many things to take home.  Report cards will also be sent home on this day.

 We will have lunch instead of snack at 10:20am on Early release days. Lunches from the cafeteria will be a bagged lunch. (Deli sandwich and fruit) On Friday we will have a pizza party so please do not provide your child with a lunch unless they do not like pizza.

End of the year- I can't believe it!

Please remind your wonderful children we still have a lot of learning days left. Kids get really excited      towards the end of the year. We have to make sure they are ready for second grade. I can't believe they are almost second graders! I'm so proud of all thier accomplishments! I would also like to thank you for all of my wonderful teacher appreciation gifts. It was wonderful to be appreciated!

Cinco de Mayo Celebration

We are looking forward to our Cinco de Mayo celebration. Please send your items in as soon as possible. If you are able to volunteer feel free to come join us at 10:30. We will be participating in fun games and delicious food.

Rainforest projects and play

The students are really excited about thier rainforest projects. Students should be working on the research and visual components at home. Students are given opportunities to do research on the computers and IPAD'S at school. I will be sending out presentation dates soon. All first grade students will also be participating in a rainforest play on April 30th at 7:00 p.m. Please contact me if you have any further questions or concerns.

Upcoming events

 Tomorrow is our field trip to the Junior Museum. Please send your child to school in comfortable walking shoes and with a packed lunch.I recommend spraying your child with bug repellant. This Friday April 12th is the school carnival! Please send in all donations by Friday. I look forward to seeing all of you there!

This week we will be beginning a new unit in mathematics on Geometry.  Please check out Mrs. Fernandez's Flipped Lessons for an introduction to three dimensional shapes. Students should be able to view the 2-3 minute video from a mobile device or home computer. Students are always given opportunities to watch teacher videos in class on IPAD's or school computers, if they are unable to view them at home. Be on the look out for student examples!

Field trip permission slips go home on Tuesday, March 26. Please return the form  by Friday, March 29th. We will be going to the Junior Museum on Thursday, April 4th. Please remember to send in a bagged lunch for that day.