Week of December 14-18, 2015

Week of Dec. 14-18

Homework:
Monday- spelling pg.
Tuesday- read Fox and Stork in reader
**Spelling & Sight word tests will  be given on Thursday
    Reading test (Fox and Stork) on Thursday

Spelling words- low bow row road soap boat wiggle middle talk school

Sight words- saw don't while along might close something seem next hard open example begin life         always those both paper left few

AR Party will be Thursday afternoon at the Laurel Little Theater.
Christmas Party will be Friday 9:00-10:30 at the Laurel Library.  We will dismiss
at 10:30 from the Laurel Library.

I hope everyone has a blessed and safe holiday.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

WEEK OF DECEMBER 7-11, 2015

Week of Dec. 7-11

The Ornament Book Reports were AWESOME!!!

Homework:
Monday- spelling & phonics pgs.
Tuesday- language pg.
Thursday- Read Friends Forever pgs. 112-138
***Vocabulary Test on Thursday (words & definitions are on last week's blog)

*Everyone is at 100% of their AR goal! Super Reading!
  (You can take a break from reading if you want to.)
   AR Party- Dec. 17

Spelling words- middle fiddle wiggle giggle puddle cuddle fur bird were four

Sight words- still learn should America world high every near add food between own
                      below country plant

Have great week!!

WEEK OF NOV. 30-DEC. 4, 2015

Week of Nov. 30- Dec. 4

The Pilgrims and Indians gave an awesome performance.  It's always so much fun to put
on this chapel program.  Thank you for all your help.
It's hard to believe Christmas is almost here.
I hope everyone saw the note in backpacks that was sent home the Friday of
Thanksgiving break about the Christmas Book Report/Ornament Project.
If you have not seen the note or lost it please let us know.  The project is due
Friday, Dec. 4th.

Homework:
Monday- spelling & phonics pg.
Tuesday- language pg. & write 5 sentences using vocabulary words
Thursday- read On the Way to the Pond pgs. 88-105
* Christmas Book Report/Ornament Project due Friday, Dec. 4th
**All tests will be given on Friday.

Spelling words- sir dirt bird burn fur her quit when work grew

Sight words- off play spell air away animal house point page letter mother answer
                      found study

Vocabulary words-
squirm- when people squirm they twist their bodies or wriggle
burst- when things break open suddenly
tangle- a twisted mess of knots
examine- that means you look very closely at it
judge- you make a decision after carefully thinking about it
space- it means there is distance between one thing and another
fasten- you join objects together
frantic- you get very excited because you are afraid or nervous
shock- a suddenly surprising event that often is upsetting
spread- you stretch it out

Have a great week!

WEEK OF NOV. 16-21, 2015

Week of Nov. 16-21

This will be a very busy week.
Dress Rehearsal/Pictures- Tue. Nov. 17
Chapel program- Wed. Nov. 18
*Students need to come to school both days in chapel dress.
**Bring a change a clothes for both days.
If you have any questions please let us know.

Thursday, Nov. 20 is the Harvest Meal. 1st grade eats at 11:55.

Homework:
Monday- spelling pg. & please see note about Hand Project-due on Friday
Tuesday- language pg.
Thursday- read Tomas Rivera  pigs. 62-81
*all tests will be given on Friday

Spelling Words: quit quick quiz whiz which when arm card who there

Sight Words: ask went men read need land different home us move try kind hand picture again

Please look at folders on Friday information on a book report project is in there.
Project is due December 4.

We hope everyone has a safe and blessed Thanksgiving.  Enjoy your week.

WEEK OF NOVEMBER 9-13, 2015

Week of November 9-13

We are getting to a very busy time of year.  We have a lot going on this week.
Wednesday is the Freedom Ranch show sponsored by the 6th grade.  The cost is $3.
Money for the Harvest Meal is due.  And we are working diligently on our Chapel Program.
Please let us know if you have any problems concerning your costume.  Please check folders
daily.

Homework:
Monday- spelling pg.
                Write 5 sentences using vocabulary words. (paper is included in folders)
Tuesday- language pg.
Thursday- read Did You See Chip? pgs. 38-55
*Vocabulary test on Thursday.
**All other tests will be given on Friday.
***AR- the students are doing great. Keep up the reading!

Spelling words- far farm arm art cart card chin inch live soon

Sight words- set put end does another well large must big even such because turn here why

Vocabulary words-
chatter- talk fast about unimportant things
swift- moving quickly
peer- look very closely at something
stumble- lose your balance and trip
slippery- it is very smooth or wet and hard to stand on or hold on to
blush- cheeks become red
startle- to surprise
drench- make completely wet
dusk- time of day just before the sun goes down
doze- to sleep lightly for a short amount of time

Have a great week!

WEEK OF NOVEMBER 2-6, 2015

Week of November 2-6

Chapel parts & costume info will be sent home in backpacks on Monday.
Please order costumes as soon as possible to ensure that your child will have
it for pictures and the program.  If you have any questions please let me know.
Please help your child learn their part.  Thank you in advance for all your help.

Dress Rehearsal & Pictures- Tuesday, November 17th
Chapel Program- Wednesday, November 18th

Homework:
Monday- Spelling pg.
Tuesday- Language pg.
Thursday- read I Am A Butterfly pgs. 8-29
*Read nightly/50% of goal is Thursday, Nov. 5th
**All tests will be given on Friday.
***Wear tennis shoes for P.E. on Thursday.

Spelling words: chip chin inch itch catch match wish shop now many

Sight words: means old any same tell boy follow came want show also around form
                     three small

Have a great week!

WEEK OF OCTOBER 26-30, 2015

Week of October 26-30

This is a very busy week.

Eaglefest Activities:

Monday- Costume Day/Halloween Party @ Milhams

Tuesday- Wacky Tacky Day

Wednesday- School Spirit Day

Thursday- Eaglefest t-shirt Day/Eaglefest tonight!

Friday- No School

Homework:

Monday- Spelling pg.

Tuesday- read Fun With Fish pgs. 136-155 & language pg.

Wednesday- study Spelling & Sight words

Thursday- all tests will be given today

Friday- No School

*read AR nightly

Spelling words- ship shot shop wish dish dash for more be try

Sight words- name good sentence man think say great where help through much 

                     before line right too

Have a great week & enjoy the long weekend!

WEEK OF OCTOBER 19-23, 2015

Week of October 19-23
 
Weekly Happenings-
Friday- Disney Dress up Day- dress up as your favorite Disney character


Homework-
Monday- spelling pg.
Tuesday- phonics pg.  WEAR TENNIS SHOES FOR P.E. ON WEDNESDAY
Thursday- read Try Your Best pgs. 108-133 &language pg.
*read AR nightly

Spelling Words- or  for  corn  cork  fork  more  hang  ring  two  from

Sight Words-  work know place years live me back give most very after things our just little

EAGLEFEST WEEK- October 26-29
Monday- Costume Dress up/Halloween Party@Ana Milham's house
Tuesday- Wacky Tacky Day
Wednesday- School Spirit Day- wear SJDS colors: green, blue & white
Thursday- Wear Eaglefest t-shirt/ Eaglefest
Friday- No School

Have a great week!!

Week of October 12-16, 2015

Week of October 12-16

Homework-
Monday- no school
Tuesday- spelling & language pg.
Thursday- read Where Do Frogs Come From pgs. 84-101
                  phonics pg.

Spelling Words-  sing sang hang rang ring bring bus must your when

Sight Words- find long down day did get come made may part over new sound
                      take only

This week begins the 2nd 9wks. AR starts over again.  Everyone did GREAT last 9wks.
Let's keep up the good work!

Report Cards go home on Thursday, Oct. 15th.

Have a great week!

Week October 5-9

Week of October 5-9

Homework-
Mon. - spelling pg.
Tue. - reading & language pgs.
Thur. - read Space Pup pgs.58-77
Fri.-  BOOK REPORTS DUE
**information for Book Reports was sent home last Friday

Spelling Words-  us  bus  bug  rug  mug  must  with  then  she use

Sight Words-  my  than  first  water  been  called  who  oil  sit  now

Week's Happenings-
Thursday-  1st grade will be walking to FUMC Pumpkin Patch@9:30.
                   Please send your child's money in an envelope labeled with their name.


****Timelines were FANTASTIC!!!!!  We enjoyed them so much.

Hope everyone has a great week!

Week of September 28-October 2

Week of September 28-October 2

Homework-
Monday- spelling, reading, & math pg.
Tuesday- phonics & math pg.
Thursday- read Boots for Beth pgs. 34-53 & math pg.
***Timelines are due on Friday
       Guidelines for the timelines was sent on home Friday, 9/25.

All tests will be given on Friday.

Spelling Words- then  them  this  that  path  with  men  set  was  said

Sight Words- two  more  write  go  see  number  no  way  could  people

AR-everyone is doing really great.   We have 6 new Independent Readers.
Congratulations to all of you for working so hard!

Week's Happenings-
Student Council elections on Tuesday
P.E. is Thursday, don't forget to wear tennis shoes.
**Please check folders daily.

Thank you for making my birthday so special!

Have a great week!

Week of September 21-25

Week of September 21-25

HOMEWORK
Monday- spelling pg.
Tuesday- language pg.
Thursday- read Dan's Pet pgs. 8-23
**Friday- SHOW AND TELL - bring a picture of your pet
                 If you do no have a pet bring a picture of a pet you
                 wish for.

Spelling Words- hen  pen  men  end  send  set  all  call  very  that

Sight Words-  some  her  would  make  like  him  into  time  has  look

Vocabulary Words- ***TEST ON THURSDAY
host-  someone who takes care of his or her guests
scold- someone you speak to in an angry way
rude- showing bad manners
serious- it means you are not joking
dart- to run or move quickly
sly- clever or sneaky
fog- a thick mist of water that is close to the ground
gulp- to quickly swallow a large amount of air or liquid
weary- you are very tired
upset- you are unhappy or angry

*Thanks to all who were able to drive on our field trip last week.
**Everyone is doing great on meeting their AR goals.  We have several already at 100%!!!!
Have a great week!

Week of September 14-18, 2015

Week of September 14-18

Homework-
Monday- Spelling pg.& Healthy Habits pg.
Tuesday- Language pg
Thursday- Read All That Corn pgs. 118-135 & Phonics pg.


Spelling words-  all  call  fall  wall  ball  tall  on  not  so  of

Sight Words-  will  up  other  about  out many  then  them  these  so

**All tests will be given on Friday unless otherwise notified.

 THIS WEEK'S HAPPENINGS
Field trip to NEJ Thursday-  please wear green St. John's t-shirt
Friday is PICTURE DAY- don't forget to wear your smiles
*Progress Reports in folders today.  Please sign and return the next day.

Have a great week!!!

Week of May 11-15

Week of May 11-15

No written homework this week.
Study for spelling & sight word tests on Wednesday, May 13.

Spelling words- the am and is want of that was with your for more how live quit her were road came
be funny nine like out why   (test will be multiple choice)

Sight words- am rule among noun power cannot able six size dark ball material special heavy fine pair circle include built object

Special notes-
We will be taking a walking field trip to the Lauren Rogers Museum Thursday, May 14th.
We will also be getting Chick-Fil-A for lunch.  Please return order form & money as soon as possible.

Upcoming dates-
5/20- Awards Day
         Report Cards

5/21-AR Party-early dismissal @11:00
         LAST DAY OF SCHOOL

Week of May 4-8

Week of May 4-8

Homework-
Monday-  Spelling pg.
Tuesday- Math pg.
Thursday- read Baboon pgs.218-253
**Friday- BOOKS REPORT DUE!!
***All tests will be given on Friday.

Spelling words- cool tool toot tooth booth boot read head carry hours

Sight words- yes clear equation government filled heat  full hot check yet

Vocabulary words-
against- in contact with; upon
careful- with care
fire- what a match starts; hot, with red or yellow flames
quietly- with little or no sound
shook- made something shake

Have a great week!

WEEK OF APRIL 27-MAY 1

Week of April 27- May 1 
**There is a lot going on from here until the end of school.  So please check backpacks and my blog daily.

May Day Week
TUESDAY- PICTURE DAY-come to school dressed in costume: bring a change of clothes
WEDNESDAY-DRESS REHEARSAL-come to school dressed in costume: bring a change of clothes
FRIDAY- EARLY DISMISSAL 11:00 ***BE BACK  IN CLASSROOMS AT 5:00!!!!

Homework-
Monday- spelling pg.
Tuesday- read in reader Sleep is For Everyone pgs. 188-209
Thursday- Study word lists
**Homework is subject to change.

Spelling words- lead head bread read heavy ready rule use few boy

Sight words- warm common bring explain dry though language shape deep

Vocabulary words-
afternoon- the time after noon and before evening
bicycle- a two-wheeled vehicle; a bike
carry- take from one place to another
hours- units of time that are sixty minutes long
parents- fathers and mothers

We will see you at May Day!! Have a great week!

Week of April 20-24

Week of April 20-24

Homework-
Monday- spelling, math & language pgs.
Tuesday- math & phonic pgs.
Thursday- read Poppleton Everyday pgs. 156-179 & math pg.
**all tests will be given on Friday
***read AR nightly- 75% is Monday, April 20th

Spelling words-  tube cube cute use rule huge page fudge angry sorry

Sight words- plane ran system brought boat game behind force round understand

Vocabulary words-
boy- a young man
head- top part of body
read- understood words by looking
brought- did bring
few- not many

FIELD DAY IS THURSDAY, APRIL 23rd at 1:00 at GARDINER PARK.
EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO ATTEND.

Please send your child a pair of bluejeans for their May Day costume --ASAP!
MAY DAY IS FRIDAY MAY 1st.
Early dismissal Friday, May 1st @ 11:00.  Be back in classrooms by 5pm.

Have a great week!!

Week of April 13-17

Week of April 13-17

There will be no written homework this week.
Please read A.R. every night.

S.A.T. test will be Monday through Thursday.  Please have your child
here on time.  Also, they need to have a good breakfast and good night's sleep.

Field day is Friday.  If there are any changes you will be notified.

We will be back to our regular schedule next week.

Don't forget to send bluejeans for May Day outfit.

Have a great day!!

Week of April 7-10

Week of April 7-10
Homework-
Tuesday- Spelling, Math & Language pgs.
Thursday- Read The Puddle pgs. 124-149 & Math pg.
**read AR nightly
***all tests will be given on Friday
****don't forget to wear tennis shoes for P.E. on Thursday


Spelling words-  age page cage badge budge fudge old most floor piece

Sight words- ago stay green known island week less machine base stood

Vocabulary words-
angry- feeling or showing anger
nearly- almost
okay- all right
sorry- feeling sad about something

S.A.T. tests will begin Monday, April 13-16
* Please make sure your child is here on time. Also, they need to get a good night's rest and a good breakfast.
**Field Day will be Friday, April 17.  We will be dismissed early on Friday.  You may pick your child
up at Gardiner Park @10:30 or from the school@11:00.

Have a great week!!

Week of March 30- April 3, 2015

Week of March 30- April 3

This a short week. All tests will be given on Wednesday.
Wednesday- 2:00 Easter Party @FUMC
  *send 2 doz. plastic filled eggs
Thursday- Flowering of the Cross - bring (live) flowers
***EARLY DISMISSAL @11:00
****NO SCHOOL Friday April 3 & Monday April 6

Homework:
Monday- spelling & math pgs.
Tuesday- read "How to be a Nature Detective" pgs. 98-116
Math pg.
*study for all tests on Wednesday
** read AR nightly

Spelling words-  old  fold  told  cold  roll  most  find  child  both  during

Sight words-  buildings  ocean  class  nothing  rest  carefully  scientists  inside
                      wheels  note

Vocabulary words-
clues- things that help solve a problem or mystery
detective- a person who tries to solve crimes or mysteries
floor- the inside bottom surface of a room, where you walk
nature- all plant and animal life
piece- a part of something that is separated from the whole
pulls- to move something toward yourself

Enjoy your long weekend!! Wishing everyone a safe & blessed Easter,

Week of March 23-27

Week of March 23-27

Thank you for making all of us feel very appreciated last week.

This is a very busy time of year.  We have a lot going on, so please check out my blog
and check your child's backpack daily.
Easter Party- April 1st @ FUMC  2:00
*each child needs to bring 2 dozen plastic filled eggs
Flowering of the Cross- April 2  EARLY DISMISSAL- 11:00
*bring fresh flowers
NO SCHOOL FRI. APRIL 3 & MON. 6


Homework-
Monday- Spelling, Math & Phonics pgs.
Tuesday- Math & Language pgs.
Thursday- read Fishing Bears pgs. 69-93 & Math pg.
* all tests will be Friday
**read AR every night

Spelling words- find  kind  mind  mild  child  wild  day  play  sure  son

Sight words- front  feel  fact  inches  street  decided  contain  course  surface  produce

Vocabulary words-
both- two things together
during- taking place at the same time
ready- all set to do something

Have a good week!

Week of March 16-20, 2015

Week of March 16-20
I hope everyone had a great spring break.
We are beginning our last 9 weeks of  1st grade, this year has flown by.
Please check your child's backpack daily.   This is a very busy time of year.
Information will be coming home about May Day costumes and other important dates.

Homework-
Monday- spelling & math pgs.
Tuesday- math & language pgs.
Thursday- read Toad and Frog pgs. 38-57 & math pg.
*all tests will be given on Friday
** read AR nightly

Spelling words- day  say  sail  pail  pay  play  right  high  learn  join

Sight words- correct  quickly  person  shown became  minutes  strong  verb  oh  stars

Vocabulary words-
caught- surprised, trapped
hurried- moved fast
son- male child
near- close by
cold- not warm
sure- certain

I hope everyone has a good week. Spring is on the way!!

Week of March 2-5, 2015

Week of March 2-5

***This is a short week.  All tests will be given on Thursday, March 5th.
  **Biography Book Reports are due Wednesday.
   *Congratulations to 1st grade!!!  Everyone has been reading and met their goals!

Homework-
Monday- spelling & math pgs.
Tuesday- read The Story of a Blue Bird pgs. 8-31
Biography book report due tomorrow- Wed.

Spelling words-
high   night   light   right   might   bright   rode   those   touch   twelve

Sight words-  English  road  gave  finally   half  ten  fly  box  wait  done

Vocabulary words-
afraid- scared
flew- did fly
join- take part with others
learn- to know something new
wonder- to think about
nothing- not anything
thought- used the mind

We hope everyone has a safe, healthy and happy  spring break!!

Week of February 16-20, 2015

Week of February 16-20

Monday- no school
Tuesday- spelling, math & language pgs.
Thursday- read Little Bear's Friend pgs. 184-209
                 math pg.
**Study 10's math facts.
**All tests will be Friday.
***AR-everyone is at 100% of their goal. Good job!
     Keep up the good reading.

Spelling words-
my  fly  by  why  sky  try  out  now  any  eight

Sight words-
true hundred  against  pattern  numeral  table  north  slowly  money  map
farm  pulled  draw  voice  seen  cold  cried  plan notice south

Vocabulary words-
again- one more time
blue- color of the sky on a sunny day
high- up above
love- to like very much
opened- not shut
hello- word said to greet someone

*Thank you for all our sweet valentine's.  We had a great party.  Thanks to all
of you for putting it together.

**Have a great week!

Week of Feb. 9-13, 2015

Week of Feb. 9-13

Homework:
Monday- spelling, math & language pgs.
Tuesday- math pg. & write 5 sentences using spelling words
Thursday- read On the Job Dr. Martha Smith pgs. 154-183. & math pg.
*study 9's facts
**read AR nightly
*** We will be starting a chapter on money. Please help your child at home.
****Don't forget our Valentine's party is Friday at 2:00.
        Students may bring valentine cards Friday or before then.

Spelling words- cow  how  now  down  out  round  nice  face  does  once

Sight words- measure  remember  early  waves  reached  listen  wind  rock  space  covered
fast  several  hold  himself  toward  five  step  morning  passed vowel

Vocabulary words-
busy- having lots to do
care- to help
Dr.- a short way to write doctor
eight- one more than seven
any- one or some
took- did take

Have a great week!

Week of Feb. 2-6

Week Feb. 2-6
Project for the week-
This week the 1st grade is reading a story about robots.  Each student needs to create their own
robot.  Be creative and have fun.  Robots will need to be brought to school on Thursday, Feb. 5th.
They will be doing a creative writing activity about their robot.

Homework-
Monday- spelling, math & language pgs.
Tuesday- math & phonics pgs.
Thursday- read My Robot pgs. 124-143 & math pg.
**read AR every night
***study 8's facts
****all tests will be given on Friday

****WEAR TENNIS SHOES ON THURSDAY FOR P.E.

Spelling words-  ice  nice  rice  race  face  space  like  nine  why  most

Sight words-  order  short  red  better door  best  sure  however  become  low
top  hours  ship  black  across  products  today  happened  during  whole

Vocabulary words-
always-  every time
does- a present-tense form of do
even- though it may surprise you
pretty- pleasing; beautiful
say- to talk
sound- something you hear
almost- nearly
once- one time

Stay warm and have a great week!!

Week of January 25-30

Week of January 25-30
Homework-
Monday- spelling, math & language pgs.
Tuesday- math, phonics & handwriting pgs.
Thursday- read Tell Me A Story pgs.100-119
                  Math & language pgs.
**read AR every night
*** study 7's math facts every night
Tests will be given on Friday.

Spelling words- nine  line  like  bike  while  funny  hurry  warm  water  bite

Sight words-  fish  questions  area  mark  dog  horse  birds  problem  complete  room  knew
since  ever  piece  told  usually  didn't  friends  easy  heard

Vocabulary words-
because- for the reason that
most- the largest amount
picture- imagine
why- question word
cook- make a meal
front- part that faces forward
listen- hear
young- not old

Have a great week!

Week of January 19-23

Week of January 19-23

**Pajama Day is Friday, January 23rd.
Homework-
Monday- holiday
Tuesday- spelling, math, phonics pgs.
Thursday- read At Home Around the World pgs. 66-91
                 language, math pgs.
**Read AR & study 6's facts every night.
All tests will be given on Friday.


Spelling words-
jelly  belly  bunny  funny  furry  hurry  take  came  world  over

Sight words- let  above  girl  sometimes  cut mountains  young  talk  soon   list
song being  leave  family  it's body  music  color  stand  sun

Vocabulary words-
different- not the same
old- opposite of new
water- something to swim in, liquid
years- periods of time, 365 days or 12 months long
above- in a higher place: farther up
hold- to grasp
warm- not too hot

Have a great week!!

Week of January 12-16, 2015

Week of January 12-16

Homework-
Monday- spelling & math pgs.
Tuesday- write 5 sentences using spelling words & math pg.
Thursday- read Me On The Map pgs. 36-59 & math pg.
Study word lists.
READ AR EVERY NIGHT!!

Spelling Words- 
came  game  gate  late  lake  take  feet  me  know  also

Sight Words-
four  carry  skate  once  book  hear  stop  without  second  late  miss  idea
enough  eat  face  watch  far  Indian  real  almost

Vocabulary Words-
country- a large piece of land; nation
Earth- third planet from the sun
special- better than normal
over- across; on
town- a small city
world- Earth

We have started math facts again.  This week we are working on the 5's.

Have a great week!!

Week of Jan. 5-9

Week of  January 6-9

Happy New Year!! Welcome back to school.
AR begins again this week. So read, read, read!
We will also begin to work on math facts again. So get those flash cards ready.

Homework-
Tuesday- spelling & math pgs.
Thursday- read A Bed Full of Cats & math pg.
**read AR & practice math facts

Spelling words-
me
mean
bean
be
beet
feet
low
road
who
door

Sight words-
together
got
group
often
run
important
until
children
side
feet
car
mile
might
walk
white
sea
began
grow
took
river

Vocabulary words-
also- too
know- understand
moved- changed from one place to another
only- just; simply; the single one
room- a place or space with walls around it
should- ought to
those- the ones there; specific things
write- to put words down on paper
anything- no matter which thing

Have a great week!!