I hope that you are enjoying our class published book! The students worked so hard on this project and have been excited to show it off. If you did not order a copy but would still like to, please email me and I can pass along some helpful information about how you can still get a copy. 

This is a project that our class did with Mrs. Whisler last week. It took us a few tries to get it right and ready to share - but I THINK all of the kinks are worked out now! You can click on the icon below or you can use click here!

SPELLING
Ink, sink, think, bank, sank, thank

WALKING FIELD TRIP
On Thursday, May 2nd we will walk to Willard High School to watch a short play! I know this seems like a long time away right now but the rest of the year will fly by so quickly! You are welcome to join us but I do ask that you RSVP by the end of next week if you are interested in going. I have to reserve the seats as other classes from our school and other elementary schools will also be attending. We will leave the school at 9:00 AM and return by 10:30 AM.

HELPER SCHEDULE
Mon–  No School
Tues–  Aidan
Wed.–  Elija
Thurs.–  Aby Happy Birthday!
Friday– Hayden

This week we started talking about how writers use their voice in writing. We read some great books that demonstrate amazing voice. The class favorite was probably Diary of a Worm! I have to admit, it is a pretty funny book and a great example of using voice in writing. We practiced writing with good voice this week too. We brainstormed ideas about a time when we got hurt and then we used our ideas to write these All Patched Up narratives. I started thinking back to August and I got goosebumps reflecting on how much growth has taken place in writing this year. Isn't it amazing?!?! I must say, it is one of my favorite things about teaching first grade.  We will continue learning about voice next week with some more fantastic books and writing pieces!

We also learned about bears this week. We talked about several different types but focused mostly on grizzly bears and black bears. We checked out some pretty fascinating books and also utilized Pebble Go during class and computer lab to help us with our research. We took notes about interesting and important bear facts and then we used them to help us write this little bear report. And what is a report without a cute craft to hang with it in the hallway?!?! 

Ask your child about… bears, narrative writing, subtraction fluency, typing stories in the computer lab, using voice in writing, and Fantastic Caverns! 

As many of you know - I was having a difficult time posting to my blog so this information will be a little outdated!
FIELD TRIP 
I was so very impressed with everyone's behavior today at Fantastic Caverns! We had a great time and learned a lot too! The underground classroom was amazing and we loved digging for fossils. I promise to post some pictures just as soon as I can get them uploaded!

SPELLING
call, caller, fall, tall, taller, ball
Spelling test will be on THURSDAY since we do not have school on Friday

GOOD-BYE MRS. WHISLER
We have truly loved having Mrs. Whisler in our classroom since we returned from winter break! For the next five weeks Mrs. Whisler will be student teaching in 3rd grade.
When she finishes in that classroom, she will return to us for 1-2 weeks. She has accepted a long-term sub job for a kindergarten class in another building, so it will depend a little on when that teacher has her baby. Mrs. Whisler has done an INCREDIBLE job and we could not have wished for a better student teacher. We will really miss having her in our classroom!

ASK YOUR CHILD ABOUT…
Bats, caves, writing opinion pieces, special guests observing in our classroom, the bounce houses, and counting by 2 &5.

SPELLING
pack, splash, trash, crack, snack, shack

FIELD TRIP
Your child brought home a permission slip to go on the first grade field trip today! We will be traveling to Fantastic Caverns on Tuesday, March 26th. Cost is $8.00 (cash only, please) for students and is due with the signed permission slip by Wednesday, March 20th.

END OF QUARTER
Can you believe that the end of 3rd quarter is already here?!?!? Grade cards will come home during the week we return from Spring Break!

SNOW DAY MAKE UP
The district make up days will be Thursday, May 23 and Friday, May 24th.

ASK YOUR CHILD ABOUT…
Nouns, verbs, adjectives, subtraction story problems, the Book Fair, our guest speaker from the zoo, and what we learned about owls!

We also had a special guest from the zoo come and visit. She brought us three different types of owls to check out!

SPELLING
bait, wait, skate, state, plate, gate

FAMILY READING NIGHT
We hope to see you at Family Reading Night on March 5th! The fun will begin at 6:30 PM.

BOOK FAIR INFORMATION
Don’t forget that the Book Fair will be open all next week! 1st grade students will be able to attend the book fair after school with a parent, during Family Reading Night, and our entire class will go during our regular scheduled library time (Wednesday at 2:00).

BOOK CHARACTER DAY
Friday, March 8th is an early out day AND it is Book Character Day! Students are encouraged to bring $1.00 and dress as a book character that they love!

READ-A-THON
Don’t forget to encourage your child to read every night for our Read-a-thon! Every first grader needs to log 250 minutes of reading time! Also, remember to collect pledges and one time donations to help raise money for our school!

ASK YOUR CHILD ABOUT… parts of an insect, compound eyes, sentence fluency, and writing book recommendations! It has been a BUSY week!

Congratulations to Coach J and the Willard Boy’s Basketball team for winning Districts! They will play in sectionals on Wednesday at SBU (6:00PM) Let's show our support for our favorite P.E. teacher and our Willard Tigers! 

Spring picture day is TUESDAY! An order form will come home today!