October 1, 2009
WOW! It's hard to believe September is over! Room 106 has gotten off to a
GREAT start!!!:) We are so excited to be together, making new friends, and
learning the routines of First Grade. We have begun our Reading Series,
TREASURES, and are moving along nicely. Small Groups/Centers have started
during our Tier 3 Reading block. We are enjoying the Listening Center,
Reading Games, Guided Reading with Mrs. Hill, and other Literacy-based
activities. Many of us are proudly "reading" our Class News, High Frequency
Word Lists, and leveled reading books. We have spent many days working on
Handwriting, Journal Writing and theme-related writing. Can you believe, we
already know how to write a complete sentence, proper punctuation and all?!
In Math, students have spent time counting, sorting and graphing. We have
enjoyed our many lessons in the Everyday Math Series. Calendar counts, "Top
It", "Bunny Hop", "Dice/Tally Roll", and "Rock, Paper, Scissors" are some of
our favorite games. We are looking forward to our Math Groups which will
begin next week, with the assistance of Mrs. Rogers and Mrs. Edmonds, the
Shaker Lane Math Specialists.
In Science, "The Five Senses" has been our primary focus. Students have
participated in a number of different activities and listened to many stories
on this topic. Ask them to share some of what they've learned! Later this
month, students will be making observations and recording their findings
using the "Eye Spy" method. We will be asking for donations of small
pumpkins to help us with this activity. Please let us know if you can help
out!
In Social Studies, we have followed the path of Johnny Appleseed, and we look
forward to learning more about Columbus. Making a "Book Of Holidays" will be
a major project for us this school year. It's truly amazing just how many
holidays we celebrate in the U.S. We hope to learn about the
cultures/celebrations of our classmates, so please let us know if there is
something you wish to share!
As you can see, Room 106 is bustling with activity. Please take some time to
chat with your children each day about their adventures at Shaker Lane.
There is always something new and exciting, a song or two, to move us along
in Room 106. Happy Fall to all! ~Mrs. Hill and Mrs. Thibeault
September 9, 2009
WELCOME BACK! Room 106 is ready and awaiting your arrival! I can't wait to
meet you and begin our journey together. Please remember to bring your
supplies to school in a bag labeled with your name. Thank You! See you
soon! ~Mrs. Hill and Mrs. Thibeault
Summer, 2009
Hello! I hope you are all having a relaxing summer, spending time with
family and friends. I am busy planning for the upcoming school year. I am
looking forward to seeing you all on Wednesday, September 9th. Until then,
enjoy your time away from school, and take some time to READ, READ, READ!
See you soon! Fondly, ~Mrs. Hill
REMINDER: IF YOU ARE PLANNING ON VOLUNTEERING IN THE CLASSROOM, OR
ATTENDING FIELD TRIPS YOU MUST FILL OUT A CORI FORM. Please do so as soon
as possible so that we may begin our volunteer schedule. THANK SO MUCH!!:)
Also, if you would like to be added to my email list, please drop me a quick
email so that I will have your correct address. Many thanks!
**We look forward to meeting you all at our Open House.....More details to
follow!:) ~Mrs. Sandy Hill and Mrs. Susan Thibeault
