Early Release Days

As you all know December 18^th, 19^th, and 20^th are all early release days.  School will be dismissed at 12:20.  Please make sure you have made the proper arrangements for your child to go home these days.

Since these days are half days, we have different activities scheduled.  In addition to these activities, our class will explore Christmas, Kwanzaa, and the Winter Solstice. The activity scheduled is as follows:

December 18^th

Read-a-thon & Winter Solstice activities

We will have a read-a-thon on this day.  Your child may bring in a few of their favorite books, as well as a pillow, stuffed animal and a blanket to read on. Snuggle up with your favorite book and enjoy!

December 19^th

Game Day & Kwanzaa activities

On this day, students may bring in their favorite games to play.  Please restrict games to board/card games only.  No expensive electronic games will be allowed.  We do not want these items to be lost or stolen.

December 20^th

Polar Express movie & Christmas activities

The Polar Express has become a favorite holiday tradition for millions of readers.  We will ring in the season by watching The Polar Express. Please allow your child to wear pajamas to school to enjoy this event!  Children must wear sneakers to school but they may bring slippers to wear in the classroom. Please send in hot chocolate packets and or cookies for the class to share on this special day.  

We hope you enjoy your holiday season! 

Math Homework Help

At the top of each math homework, underneath the chapter and lesson it has a title of the concept we are working on. For example tonights homework has Algebra- Ways to make numbers to 20. When you go to the site you will look on the left hand side and choose the grade 1. Then look underneath that drop down menu and choose the concept from the drop down list that matches the concept titled on the homework. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. Here is the site again http://www.hmhco.com/gomathacademy.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Enjoy this wonderful time with your family! I hope everyone has a safe and thankful thanksgiving!

Flipped Lessons

I have recently added some flipped lessons on grammar. These videos and resources can be very helpful for students. I have also added some new videos on related math facts. Please go to the section on the left hand side of my website that is called Mrs. Fernandez's Flipped Lessons and check them out. There is also a video for homework help for related facts.

Common Core

Here is a great three minute video on the Common Core State Standards. This video does a great job describing the importance of these standards.

CCSS and the Importance for Students

Math Homework Help

Please check out  http://www.hmhco.com/gomathacademy. This website has very useful tips, tricks and videos to assist with homework help. It is simple and easy to sign up for and search for help. Please contact me if you need assistance. A very helpful video for using ten to subtract can easily be found by using the search bar.

Saturday November 2nd

Hope to see you at Tom Brown Park Saturday morning! The event starts at 8 a.m. and ends at 11. I hope to see you there! Wear your W.T. Moore shirts!