These are the spelling words. Remember that the test will be Monday, November 7.
1. in
2. is
3. it
4. big
5. did
6. here
Congratulations to Joe and Ainsley who received 100% on the spelling test today!
Monday, October 31, 2011
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Operation Christmas Child
The last day for bringing items will be Friday, November 5. Please note: there is a $7.00 handling fee for the boxes. If you have send a complete box, either send a cheque or you can donate the money on-line at the Samaritian's Purse website. I will cover the cost of the boxes that we collect at school.
Thanks!
Thanks!
School Photos Due Tuesday, November 2
Your child should have brought home his/her photo proofs. The photo package needs to be returned if you wish retakes or don't want to purchase any photos. If you are ordering, please complete the information and return the small white envelope with payment.
I must say I got a chuckle out of some of the photos!!!!
I must say I got a chuckle out of some of the photos!!!!
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Did you notice?!!
Nothing like sending a note about spelling ....with a spelling mistake! (actually a typo) But did you notice?????
lol!
lol!
Grade One Spelling Program
We have begun Unit #1 in the Grade One spelling program. Tests will be every Monday morning. Your child brought home a study sheet in his/her agenda pouch.
The words are: a, an, am, at, and, said.
Please practice these words. I told the students I was going to be very particular about priniting. Backwards letters and capitals will be marked wrong!
Thanks for your help with this. I am anticipating most students receiving 100% on this first test!
The words are: a, an, am, at, and, said.
Please practice these words. I told the students I was going to be very particular about priniting. Backwards letters and capitals will be marked wrong!
Thanks for your help with this. I am anticipating most students receiving 100% on this first test!
HALLOWEEN!!!!!!!
The Grade One's will celebrate Halloween on October 31 of course. They can dress up in the morning if they wish but should come dressed up to school if they wish to do this. Otherwise, they can dress up at recess or lunchtime. Please do not send make up for me to apply as it's impossible to do that with a class.
Also, students should wear snowpants over costumes or wear costumes that can be worn over clothes as they are expected to be outside for recess.
Parents are welcome to come in the afternoon. The morning will be classes as usual. In the afternoon, we start immediately with a parade to the other classrooms. Then we will participate in some games and craft centers. Parent help with the craft centers would be appreciated.
Traditionally, girls bring snack for Halloween and boys for Christmas.
The following students need to bring:
Thanks,
Mrs. B.
Also, students should wear snowpants over costumes or wear costumes that can be worn over clothes as they are expected to be outside for recess.
Parents are welcome to come in the afternoon. The morning will be classes as usual. In the afternoon, we start immediately with a parade to the other classrooms. Then we will participate in some games and craft centers. Parent help with the craft centers would be appreciated.
Traditionally, girls bring snack for Halloween and boys for Christmas.
The following students need to bring:
- Juice (2 litres each) - Kamryn and Nadia
- Cake/cookies - Morgan and Ainsley
- Fruit or veggies - Kali and Brooklyn
Thanks,
Mrs. B.
Monday, October 24, 2011
Sight word Stars!!!
Congratulations to the following students for passing sight word levels!
Firstly, to Ainsly Kastendieck! Ainsly has passed two levels! She's passed her Apple Words and her Sun words and is working on Leaf words (Level 1C)! Great job, Ainsley!
Secondly, to Kali Allen, Burke Beauchesne, and Levi Bygrove! They have passed the Apple words and are working on Sun Words (level 1B). Great practicing!
Keep working hard Grade One! Many are very close to finishing the Apple words.
Firstly, to Ainsly Kastendieck! Ainsly has passed two levels! She's passed her Apple Words and her Sun words and is working on Leaf words (Level 1C)! Great job, Ainsley!
Secondly, to Kali Allen, Burke Beauchesne, and Levi Bygrove! They have passed the Apple words and are working on Sun Words (level 1B). Great practicing!
Keep working hard Grade One! Many are very close to finishing the Apple words.
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Sight word Woes!!!!
A comment I receive every year is, "My child knows the sight words at home but doesn't know them at school."
Well, I am testing on mastery. This is a SIGHT word test - assessing the words that your child truly knows on sight. Mastery is 2 seconds and I am testing at 3 second intervals. So, at home, you probably give longer time without realizing it, perhaps a little bit of a clue or maybe your child just has some testing anxiety. However, if he or she truly know the word on sight, 3 seconds is plenty of time to say the word. Some children are relying on sounding out the word. If they do sound it out and say it within 3 seconds I mark the word as correct. If they say the wrong word and then self-correct, I mark it correct. The best way to alleviate testing anxiety is for your child to feel well practiced! I always ask them if they have studied before the test.....and they are very truthful!
I know it is frustrating to go over the same words each week but the first 25 are the most difficult to learn. Once these are mastered the rest come easier as your child starts to see the patterns in language.
Some tips again:
Hope that helps and if you have any more concerns please give me a call!
Well, I am testing on mastery. This is a SIGHT word test - assessing the words that your child truly knows on sight. Mastery is 2 seconds and I am testing at 3 second intervals. So, at home, you probably give longer time without realizing it, perhaps a little bit of a clue or maybe your child just has some testing anxiety. However, if he or she truly know the word on sight, 3 seconds is plenty of time to say the word. Some children are relying on sounding out the word. If they do sound it out and say it within 3 seconds I mark the word as correct. If they say the wrong word and then self-correct, I mark it correct. The best way to alleviate testing anxiety is for your child to feel well practiced! I always ask them if they have studied before the test.....and they are very truthful!
I know it is frustrating to go over the same words each week but the first 25 are the most difficult to learn. Once these are mastered the rest come easier as your child starts to see the patterns in language.
Some tips again:
- look for hidden words (that - at)
- when you see 'th' stick out your tongue!
- use the Jolly Phonics actions to sound out
- clap the sounds
- play SWAT
- put the most difficult words on the fridge.
Hope that helps and if you have any more concerns please give me a call!
Monday, October 17, 2011
Home Reading Update
The Grade One's are eagerly reading and I want to thank you for your commitment. It is so important that your child receives consistent practice at home.
The Sight Words are also progressing well with many students finished the first Level 1A Apple words and started work on Sun words. It is very important to practice these often - Thursday night before the test is not often enough!
For those students who did not get tested on Friday, I am testing them this morning! Look for the sheet in his or her agenda.
Have a great week!
The Sight Words are also progressing well with many students finished the first Level 1A Apple words and started work on Sun words. It is very important to practice these often - Thursday night before the test is not often enough!
For those students who did not get tested on Friday, I am testing them this morning! Look for the sheet in his or her agenda.
Have a great week!
Thursday, October 13, 2011
!yad sdrawkcaB
We enjoyed a silly day of backwards activities! It was very fun to greet the students with 'Good-by!" this morning! Our school schedule was also flipped so we started our day with Science. That just felt really strange! Then we ended the day with 'O Canada' and morning announcements!
Thanks to all the kids who got in the spirit and dressed backwards!
Thanks to all the kids who got in the spirit and dressed backwards!
Thursday, October 6, 2011
2011 Operation Christmas Child
I've been trying to send the information for Operation Christmas child into the blog but it just won't let me for some reason. I have sent the information in your child's agenda pouch.
Thursday Update
A few notes this Thursday:
1. Hope to see you at the Thanksgiving Meal on Friday. The Grade One's will be eating at 11:30 so if you want to eat with your child please come at that time. The cost is $7.00 for adults and $5.00 for students. If you have not prepaid, you can pay at the door. If your child is having Thanksgiving dinner, please write in the agenda so I know. It's a little crazy that morning!
The grade one's have also made decorations for the tables so check those out as well.
2. Apple word test Friday afternoon
3. Photo Day on October 12. Please return photo sheet with selections checked even if you don't want to purchase. The photos are used in the yearbook.
4. Jolly Phonics - we are almost finished our letter sounds review and will be learning some combinations soon such as sh, th, wh, ch, ai, oa, etc.
5. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving! I know that I am looking forward to seeing my daughter home from the University of Alberta!
1. Hope to see you at the Thanksgiving Meal on Friday. The Grade One's will be eating at 11:30 so if you want to eat with your child please come at that time. The cost is $7.00 for adults and $5.00 for students. If you have not prepaid, you can pay at the door. If your child is having Thanksgiving dinner, please write in the agenda so I know. It's a little crazy that morning!
The grade one's have also made decorations for the tables so check those out as well.
2. Apple word test Friday afternoon
3. Photo Day on October 12. Please return photo sheet with selections checked even if you don't want to purchase. The photos are used in the yearbook.
4. Jolly Phonics - we are almost finished our letter sounds review and will be learning some combinations soon such as sh, th, wh, ch, ai, oa, etc.
5. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving! I know that I am looking forward to seeing my daughter home from the University of Alberta!
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Update on Home Reading Program
Thank you for your support of the Home Reading Program! Many of the students have read 3 books already and will be able to be tested for the next reading level by the end of the week.
Today, the students who brought their books back, initialed and read, went to the "Treasure Chest"! I will do this ever day to encourage them to read to you! Please don't forget to initial the book because I do check that. So your child may come home with a toy - it is their's to keep!
Work hard on the Apple words! Most students should have passed the first 10 words and be working on the second group of 10 as well.
Remember the Thanksgiving Dinner on Friday! Always a great meal! The Grade one's are generally served early- about 11:30 so if you want to eat with your child please come at this time.
Finally, the weather is getting colder quickly. The expectation is that students be outside so make sure your child has a warm jacket, mitts, hat and appropriate footwear!
Have a great week!
Today, the students who brought their books back, initialed and read, went to the "Treasure Chest"! I will do this ever day to encourage them to read to you! Please don't forget to initial the book because I do check that. So your child may come home with a toy - it is their's to keep!
Work hard on the Apple words! Most students should have passed the first 10 words and be working on the second group of 10 as well.
Remember the Thanksgiving Dinner on Friday! Always a great meal! The Grade one's are generally served early- about 11:30 so if you want to eat with your child please come at this time.
Finally, the weather is getting colder quickly. The expectation is that students be outside so make sure your child has a warm jacket, mitts, hat and appropriate footwear!
Have a great week!
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