Check Out Our Penguins!!!

Our penguin project was so much fun.  The boys and girls all did a fantastic job researching and creating a penguin. They were all able to stand in front of their classmates, read their reports and answer questions related to their penguin. They are now official penguin experts... just ask them:)

January 2011 News

      January is going to be a very exciting month in first grade.  We have just begun our unit on penguins.  We will be learning all about penguins and eventually each child will be building a penguin that they will present to the whole class.  Look for more detailed information to be sent home soon.

First grade is also participating in a chick hatching program.  The eggs will be delivered to our classroom at the end of the month and the children will be responsible for helping care for the chicks after they hatch.  There is lots of learning going on ask your child... I am sure you will be impressed! :)     

                 

HOUSE PROJECT DIRECTIONS AND PICTURES

House Project Directions

  Your child’s first project is to build a 3 dimensional model of his/her home with as many details as possible. They will then write a few sentences describing why the house is built and set up that way.  Completed projects are due on Tuesday, November 23^rd.  Your child will be presenting their project on Wednesday, November 24^th.  Please have your child practice reading their report at home to ensure their confidence when they are presenting it to their classmates. 

Please use a poster board or cardboard to build on.  You can use construction paper, popsicle sticks, shoeboxes, backyard materials, whatever your imagination can dream up. We encourage using materials found around the house rather than store bought.  The Native Americans made their homes using materials found in their backyards so we are trying to encourage the children to do the same.   Please fill out the

“My Home” activity sheet and return the project to school by Tuesday, November 23rd.  After your child presents their project to the class, all the projects will be on display for the whole school to see!!!!

Attached is a rubric so can see what the expectations are for this project.  We will also be posting picture on the first grade blogs.

Have fun and as always thank you for your support!

The First Grade Team J

Pumpkins

After a week of experimenting with our pumpkins we had so much fun decorating them.

              Thank you to all the parents for sending them in. :)

Pumpkins Needed

 Please send a pumpkin in with your child by Friday October 22^nd. We will begin using them on Monday the 25^th for week long science and math activities.  After all the activities are completed we will decorate them on Friday.

The pumpkin should be big enough to decorate but small enough for your child to be able to carry it off and on the bus.

Volunteers Needed

Dear Parents,

This week we started reading groups. I am looking for volunteers to help in the classroom Monday - Thursday 9:00-10:00. I would like to have parents to help monitor the independent centers and answer any questions the students might have while I am meeting with small groups. If you are interested in volunteering, please write your name on the days(s) you can come in on the attached calendar by Wednesday Oct. 6. I will send home a schedule by Friday.

**IN ORDER TO VOLUNTEER-YOU NEED TO HAVE AN UPDATED CORI FILLED OUT**

Thank you and I will be in touch J

Michele Burnham

Helpful Links

http://www.starfall.com/
http://www.mightybook.com/
Pearson Success Net  online math games/activities to follow INVESTIGATIONS