I hope that everyone has a fantastic summer vacation! I will miss all of my first grade friends and look forward to my visits in August! Remember that report cards go live in the afternoon tomorrow, Friday, the 24th.
Month: May 2019
Last Week of School!
Last Week Reminders: (Hard to believe!)
- Yearbooks are being sent home today. Be on the lookout!
- Ice Cream Day is Monday. Your child can wear something in the color of his/her favorite ice cream.
- Early Release: Tuesday, May 21st and Wednesday, May 22nd
- On the last day, this Wednesday, May 22nd, students will not be able to bring book bags, nor lunch boxes home. Please send all lunches and snacks in disposable containers.
- Fourth Quarter Report Cards will be on ParentVue. These will be posted on Friday, May 24th at 5 p.m.
Week of May 13th!
Reminders:
- HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY to all of our wonderful mothers. I hope you enjoy your gift and card!!!
- Tritt Tiger Town-Volunteers Still Needed! This Friday, May 17th from 8:30-10:00 a.m.! Parents are still needed to help me set up for/run the “Carnival” portion of our fun-filled day. Please email me if you can help.
- Please send in your child’s library books!! They were due May 9th, so they all need to be turned in!
- Theme Days will start this Monday, May 13th. Please read below for information on what your child can wear, if you choose!
- This Friday, May 17th, please send in a sturdy bag with your child to start bringing materials home!
What We’re Learning:
This week we will be learning all subjects thematically, which means that all academic activities will be related to the “Theme of the Day.” Please read below for recommended colors for our students to wear. This is optional, of course!
| Day/Date | Theme | What to Wear |
| Monday, 5/13 | Watermelon Day | Pink or Green colors |
| Tuesday, 5/14 | Lemonade Day | Yellow or Pink colors |
| Wednesday, 5/15 | Ocean Day | Shades of Blue |
| Thursday, 5/16 | Science Experiment Day | White t-shirt or button down (lab coat) |
| Friday, 5/17 | Tiger Town | STEAM shirt or purple shirt |
| Monday, 5/20 | Ice Cream Day | Color of your favorite ice cream |
HAVE A FANTASTIC WEEK!
Week of May 6th!
Reminders:
- Tritt Tiger Town-Volunteers Still Needed! Friday, May 17th from 8:30-10:00 a.m.! Parents are still needed to help me set up for/run the “Carnival” portion of our fun-filled day. Please email me if you can help.
- Our Writers’ Showcase: This Wednesday, May 8th from 8:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m. in our classroom.
- Please send in your child’s library books this Monday, May 6th. We are going to the ILC and all books need to be turned in this week!
- Theme Days will start Monday, May 13th . PLEASE read the yellow sheet that was sent home on Wednesday for instructions.
- There will be no more Homework Folders sent home this month. However, I am asking you to read every night with your child for 20 minutes; set your timers! I may send home some optional math homework this week related to analog time, as well.
What We’re Learning:
Math– We will be learning about analog time to the hour and half hour.
Reading- I will be assessing students’ reading levels this week and we will review all of the reading skills we have learned this year i.e. story elements, characters, asking questions, point of view and central message..
Writing-We will be reviewing all writing pieces we have worked on this year: narrative, informational and opinion pieces.
Phonics: We will review all Quarter 4 words.
Content-We will be working on some surprise Mother’s Day gifts for all of our amazing moms!
Have a wonderful week!