Last Blog Post of the School Year!

Dear Parents,

Thank you for coming out for pastries with parents and our portfolio picnic. The class really enjoyed getting to show you all that they had accomplished this school year.

We have some special events planned for this week...

Tuesday- Summer Birthday Celebration and Game Day- Students may bring their favorite board game to play with the class. Please no electronic games. Bring a bag for pack-up.

Wednesday- Reading Incentive Movie Day and Popcorn- Your child must have 40 books recorded in their AR folder to participate. They also have to pass at least 12 AR tests.

Thursday- Field Trip to the Fountain- We will take a walking field trip to the fountain on campus.

Friday- Award's Assembly at 8:15 am in the playroom. Following the Award's Assembly, I will present each child with a special award in the classroom. I will also pass out and explain some activities for the summer. Parents are welcome to join us. Students will be dismissed at noon.

End of the Year

Dear Parents,

The end of the year is catching up to us so quickly, so I want to make sure I stop and thank you all for the wonderful goodies I received during Teacher Appreciation Week. The notes you guys sent in were so touching and made my day in so many ways. Thank you again for trusting me with your precious children each and every day. I cannot tell you enough how much they mean to me.

This week is very busy, and I know there is a lot to keep track of. Here are a few quick reminders:

Thursday- CiCi's Pizza and Skate Party- If you have not sent in the money and permission slip, please do so as soon as possible. Don't forget to have your child wear socks and bring their booster seat for our party. The chaperone letter will go out later this week.

Friday- Pastries with Parents and Portfolio Party- 8:30-9:30 am. Please come to our classroom at 8:30. Make sure to return the RSVP by Wednesday, so I know how many pastries to purchase. Also, if you have a big blanket or towel you can bring, that would be great!

Friday- Spring Fling- Please have your child dress for the weather and wear sunblock. Also, they can still purchase a wristband on Friday for $12 if they have not done so already.

After the Awards Program on May 31st, every child in the classroom will receive a special award from me. I will present the awards in our classroom. Please join us if you can

Please look for a bright orange sheet in your child's folder today. The only thing I need you to fill out is your address and home phone number. Please feel free to put a cell number if you do not have a home phone. We just have to make sure we have the most up to date information in their files. You do not need to send in copies of anything. Everyone in our class already has everything they need in their file:)

Here's to a great 7 and a half days!

Subtraction Facts and Much More

Happy Monday,

We will have a subtraction fact test on the 3 facts this Friday. 10-3 will be the biggest problem on the test. Please encourage your child to study every night this week.

We make our flashcards on Monday of each week, and they participate in math fact races with their friends throughout the week. Below is an example of what their subtraction math fact bag looks like. You may want to make a similar one for them at home. I drew a number line at the top, and they use the red slider to count backwards.

Please make sure to turn in the permission slip and money for our Botanic Gardens trip by Wednesday. We only have one chaperone for that trip signed up so far, so please let me know if you can join us. 

If you are chaperoning for any of our upcoming field trips, please make sure you have given me a copy of your license and updated auto insurance information. Many policies expired in January. Also, make sure you have completed the MCS screening process. If you did it earlier this year, it is still good. You do not have to do it again for the 2012/2013 school year. 

Scholastic Book Orders are due by Wednesday of this week. Don't forget about our surprise for Mrs. Gooch. 

Online Ordering Information
Web address: scholastic.com/bookclubs
Class Activation Code: HV83L 

Our Accelerated Reader incentive is still going strong! Please make sure your child is reading every night to help them reach their goal. For the rest of the school year, they can test on any day they bring in their folder.

Thanks so much for all you do! I know this time of year can be a bit overwhelming with all the activities and events. Here's to another wonderful week in 1st grade!

Thank You!!!

Thank you for all the cards, goodies and well wishes for my birthday. The children truly made it a special day!!!

Important Dates

Dear Parents,

I hope you all had a wonderful break! I can't believe we only have 11 weeks of school left. You will find some pictures of Dr. Seuss week below. Thank you again for sending in supplies! The class really enjoyed all the activities.

Your child came home with their new reading level bookmark in their AR folder. I also added new sheets to their folders, so we are ready to read this last 9 weeks of school. Please continue to have your child read every night.

Progress reports will go home next Wednesday, March 27. The Awards Assembly will be March 28th at 8:15am. I will email you this week if your child will be receiving an award.

We do not have school on Friday, March 29th.

Here are some important end of the year dates, so you can plan ahead.
Field Trip to Botanic Gardens- May 1
End of the Year Party (CiCi's Pizza and Skating)- May 23
Portfolio Party- May 24

New photos have been added to our photo site. http://mrsmillerswoodlandwonderscampus.shutterfly.com 

Thanks so much for all you do. You guys are amazing!

Book Fair and More!

The Campus School Book Fair is this week. Our class will get to shop during our PE time, Tuesday and Thursday from 12:45-1:20. On our days to shop, please send your child's shopping money in a ziplock bag with their name and book fair on it. Also, if you have preselected their books, make sure the order form is in there as well. The entire family can shop at Family Night on February 28th from 6pm-8pm.

We will also be doing some special activities this week in honor of Dr. Seuss, and we are in need of some supplies. Please visit our class wiki if you would like to help. http://lpmiller0521.wikispaces.com/Dr.+Seuss+Week

I need to borrow about 8 cookie sheets for a lesson on Wednesday. Please send me an email if you can loan me one or two. I need them by Tuesday and will return them to you by Friday. 

The February reading incentive will end on Friday. Please make sure your child turns in their AR Folder on Friday.

The photo site has been updated. http://mrsmillerswoodlandwonderscampus.shutterfly.com/pictures# Thanks so much for all you do! 

Valentine's Day, Fast Facts and More

Wow, it is hard to believe Valentine's Day is almost here! Don't forget to have your child decorate a cereal box for our Valentine's Day party. Also, you can find more info about our party on our class wiki http://lpmiller0521.wikispaces.com/Valentine%27s+Day+Party.

We will be having a fast fact test on the 8, 9, and 10 facts on Friday. The only facts that will be on the MS test will be 8+2=10, 8+1=9, 8+0=8, 9+1=10, 9+0=9, and 10+0=10. The ES challenge test will have sums greater than 10. Please encourage your child to study every night this week.

Thursday morning we will be walking over to the University Center on campus to spend the money they brought to school last week. They are all very excited to put their money counting skills to work.

I am happy to announce our class earned a compliment party last week. We celebrated their success last Friday with a movie and popcorn!

Here's to another great week!