Wednesday, September 13, 2017


Here’s a peek at next week!


Responsive Classroom/Positive Discipline: Community building; Mistakes are opportunities to learn; How can I show ownership?
Phonics Family Words: still, spill, slip, skip, swim, slim, step, fast, rest, best
Phonics: S blend
Reading: Putting all 5 pieces of Daily 5 together (3 rotations daily); review reading decoding strategies and comprehension strategies - asking and answering questions, context clues
Mentor Sentence: “At first, Wemberly and Jewel just peeked at each other.” -Wemberly Worried
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L.Arts: Review singular and plural nouns; introduce possessive nouns
Writing Workshop: Personal Narratives
Social Studies: Landforms and Maps
Math: Numeration - Place Value (patterns in 100 chart); writing numbers to 120 and learning number words from 1 to 19; learn to use base ten blocks to represent a number


Homework
1. Study phonics family words AND sight words!
2. Practice your "Lightning Words" 2-3
3. Math - “Fill in Missing Numbers”
4. READ! - Headsprouts
We are receiving a lot of “loose”/ unidentified money.
Please remember to send all money in a labeled envelope. Please include you the following information:
student name
Brandenburg: 1st Grade
Amount $:
& specify what the money is for :)

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It is time for the RBES Fall Book Fair!  
    The Book Fair will be open September 8th-14th from 8:00AM until 2:30PM and September 12th night for Chick-Fil-A /STEAM Night from 6:00-8:00PM. Grandparents, parents, and special friends are invited to lunch and the Book Fair during our lunch time (11:15-11:45AM) this whole week. The Book Fair provides students, parents, grandparents, and special friends an excellent opportunity to purchase great books that your children will love to read. This is also a wonderful way to help support the RBES Media Center. All proceeds go directly to the RBES Media Center.
Our class will visit the Book Fair Wednesday, September 13 from 10-10:30.. You may meet us at the Book Fair to shop with your child, or you may send in money for your child to shop with a volunteer.
*If you plan to eat Chick Fil A on STEAM Night, you will need to pre-order via the form sent home in your child’s Rocket Folder.



RBES STEAM/Chick Fil A Family Night will be held on September 12th from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. This is an opportunity for students and parents to come to school and participate in different science, technology, engineering and math challenges. Look forward to seeing you there!

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Picture Retakes

If you wish to have your child’s school picture retaken, please send in a note requesting so. Students must have written permission to be permitted to have a picture retake. Retakes will occur on September 19th.

Dot Day!
We are excited to be celebrating Dot Day in our classroom on September 15th. Dot Day is based on the book, “The Dot” by Peter Reynolds. The book talks about seeing how far one small mark can take you. We will read the book and do activities to go along. Students are encouraged to dress in “dots.”

Attendance/Tardy Reminders

Excused Absences
1.  Excused Absence for Medical Reasons: Absences for which a student requires attention from a healthcare professional (i.e. doctor, dentist, psychiatrist, etc. . .) will always be excused when a note from the professional is provided to the school.
2.  Parent Note Excused Absence--Maximum of 5 Parent notes per year.  

Unexcused Absence: Any absences beyond the (5) parent excused absences, except those supported by documentation from a health care provider, are considered unexcused

Tardy: A student is tardy if he/she arrives after the start of the school day or leaves before the end of the school day, missing no more than three (3) hours. Arriving late or leaving early for a medical appointment can be an excused tardy as long as documentation from a medical professional is provided.  

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Snack Reminders

  • Please send a healthy snack {low in sugar} every day with your child.
  • Due to limited time, please only send one, easy-to-eat snack
  • Please also send in a small water bottle only to drink - no juice/soda/sugary beverages
  • Please send only CLEAR liquids for your kids to drink!

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Shoe Tying Practice

If your child hasn’t learned this skill, please practice at home.

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Upcoming Events
Fall Book Fair/Grandparent Lunches - September 8th-14th
iMom Breakfast - September 11th
STEAM/CFA Night - September 12th at 6:00PM
World Character Day - September 13th
Zaxby’s Night - September 18th
Picture Retakes - September 19th
First Grade Parent Breakfast - September 21st
Hearing, Vision, Dental Screener - September 28th at 8:30AM
DA$H Corporate Sponsors Due - September 29th
Teacher Workday/End of 1st 9 Weeks (No School for Students) - October 6th
Fall Break - October 9th
Report Cards go Home - October 13th
DA$H - October 20th
Book Character Parade - October 27th at 8:00AM

Have a wonderful weekend!

Thursday, August 31, 2017

Happy Labor Day Weekend!



Here’s a peek at next week!
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Phonics Family Words: but, up, fun, such, bus, cut, run, must, jump, much
Phonics: short u
Reading: Adding “Listen to Reading” and learning to put all five pieces of DAily 5 together (3 rotations daily)
Mentor Sentence: “The Rainbow Fish shared his scales left and right.” -The Rainbow Fish
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L.Arts: singular and plural nouns
Writing Workshop: Personal Narratives-"Small Moments"
Math: Numeration: Place Value (patterns in 100 chart); writing numbers to 120 and learning number words from 1 to 19; make the most/least
STEM: Creating a model of a thermometer to teach Kindergarten friends what a thermometer is and how to tell temperature
Positive Discipline “ROCKET Time”: Introducing Ownership; Expected vs. Unexpected Behavior; How can I put my feelings into words?



Homework
1. Study phonics family words and sight word list
2. Practice your "Lightning Words"
3. Math: “How Many?”
4. Read - Scholastic News: “Showing Kindness”
5. READ! (Headsprouts Account)
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It is time for the RBES Fall Book Fair!  
     The Book Fair will be open September 8th-14th from 8:00 AM until 2:30 PM and September 12th night for Chick-Fil-A /STEAM Night from 6:00-8:00PM. Grandparents, parents, and special friends are invited to lunch during our lunch time (11:15-11:45AM) and the Book Fair this whole week. The Book Fair provides students, parents, grandparents, and special friends an excellent opportunity to purchase great books that your children will love to read. This is also a wonderful way to help support the RBES Media Center.  All proceeds go directly to the RBES Media Center.
*If you plan to eat Chick Fil A on STEAM Night, you will need to pre-order via the form sent home in your child’s Rocket Folder.

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DA$H for Excellence Corporate Sponsor Opportunity
Own a business? Consider being a corporate sponsor for our school’s only fundraiser - DA$H! DA$H is an opportunity for students to raise funds for their school while participating in a 15 minute fitness challenge. Students will test their cardiovascular fitness y running or walking as many laps as possible in the allotted time. Corporate sponsors can choose between three levels of sponsorship:
Minimum of $100
Minimum of $250
Minimum of 500
Students were sent home with sponsor information sheets that details what each sponsor level consists of. If you have additional questions, please contact Melissa Chafin at mchafin4@gmail.com
Corporate sponsorships are due by September 29th.
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Snack Reminders
-Please send a healthy snack {low in sugar} to school with your child every day.
-Due to having a short amount of time for snack time, please send in only one snack.
-Please only send a small water bottle for your child to have with his/her snack - no juice.

Shoe Tying Practice
If your child hasn't learned how to tie their shoes yet,
please practice this skill with him/her at home.e.jpg
Upcoming Events
Labor Day (No School) - September 4th
Quarterly Coffee with Mrs. Mason – September 5th at 8:00AM
Boy Scouts Parent Meeting - September 7th at 7:00PM
Fall Book Fair/Grandparent Lunches - September 8th-14th
iMom Breakfast - September 11th
STEAM Night - September 12th at 6:00PM
Zaxby’s Night - September 18th
First Grade Parent Breakfast - September 21st

Have a great (long) weekend!

Monday, August 28, 2017

Here’s a peek at next week!

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Phonics Family Words: on, mom, not, spot, hop, stop, top, sob, job, from
Phonics: short o
Reading: Establishing Daily 5 Routines- Word Work
Mentor Sentence: “Mrs. Raccoon took Chester by the hand and nuzzled him on the ear..” -The Kissing Hand
L.Arts: Common and Proper Nouns
Writing Workshop: Personal Narratives-"Small Moments"
Math: Numeration- Exploring the 99’s and 100’s Chart; Comparing Number Charts to the Number Line; Practicing different strategies to solve word problems
**Please practice counting and writing numbers to 120 at home.**
3D Science: Exploring Weather
Positive Discipline “ROCKET Time”: How can I respectfully solve problems with friends?


Homework
1. Study phonics family words
2. Practice your "Lightning Words".
3. Practice your sight word list
4. Read - Scholastic News: “How to be a Friend”
5. READ! (Headsprouts Account)
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Picture Day!
First Grade will have yearbook pictures taken Tuesday, August 29th.
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It is time for the RBES Fall Book Fair!  
      The Book Fair will be open September 8th-14th from 8:00 AM until 2:30 PM and September 12th night for Chick-Fil-A /STEAM Night from 6:00-8:00PM. Grandparents, parents, and special friends are invited to lunch during our lunch time (11:15-11:45AM) and the Book Fair this whole week. The Book Fair provides students, parents, grandparents, and special friends an excellent opportunity to purchase great books that your children will love to read. This is also a wonderful way to help support the RBES Media Center.  All proceeds go directly to the RBES Media Center.



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Snack Reminders
-Please send a healthy snack {low in sugar} to school with your child every day.
-Due to having a short amount of time for snack time, please send in only one snack.
-Please only send a small water bottle for your child to have with his/her snack - no juice.

Shoe Tying Practice
If your child hasn't learned how to tie their shoes yet,
please practice this skill with him/her at home.

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Upcoming Events
K-1 Picture Day – August 29th
PTO Meeting – August 29th at 6:30PM
Labor Day (No School) - September 4th
Quarterly Coffee with Mrs. Mason – September 5th at 8:00AM
Boy Scouts Parent Meeting - September 7th at 7:00PM
Fall Book Fair/Grandparent Lunches - September 8th-14th
iMom Breakfast - September 11th
STEAM Night - September 12th at 6:00PM
Zaxby’s Night - September 18th
First Grade Parent Breakfast - September 21st

Have a great weekend!



Thursday, August 17, 2017



Solar Eclipse Extended School Day – August 21st (3:00PM Dismissal)
K-1 Picture Day – August 29th
PTO Meeting – August 29th at 6:30PM
Labor Day (No School) - September 4th
Quarterly Coffee with Mrs. Mason – September 5th at 8:00AMThank you to everyone who came out to attend First Grade Curriculum Night on August 17th! We appreciate your support this year and hope that you found the information helpful. If you were unable to attend, please see the link to our presentation below:


Here’s a peek at next week!

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Phonics Family Words: it, sit, hit, six, his, this, kid, is, did, in
Phonics: short i
Reading: Establishing Daily 5 Routines- Word Work
Mentor Sentence: “Camilla Cream loved lima beans.” -Bad Case of Stripes
L.Arts: Common and Proper Nouns
Writing Workshop: Personal Narratives-"Small Moments"
Math: Numeration- Exploring the 99’s Chart and Number Line
**Please practice counting and writing numbers to 120 at home.**
3D Science: Exploring Weather
Positive Discipline “ROCKET Time”: How can I respectfully solve problems with friends?


Homework
  1. Study phonics family words
  2. Practice your "Lightning Words"
  3. Practice counting and writing numbers 0-120
  4. READ! (Work in your Headsprouts account)
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Scholastic News/RAZ Kids/Headsprouts Donation
If you are able and have not already done so, please send in a $15 donation for your child's Scholastic News subscription and RAZ Kids/Headsprouts account. Logins have been sent to you via email for your child to get started at home. Thank you!

Scholastic Book Order
Scholastic book orders were sent home in Daily Folders. This is a great opportunity to foster your child’s love for learning! You may send filled out order forms and checks to school with your child, or you may order online using our class code.

Online Ordering
Under the “Parents” section, click on “Get Started”
Enter our class code: PYFB8

I will submit all orders on the due date each month and books will be sent home with your child when they arrive at school. (If you want books to be a surprise or gift, I will be happy to make arrangements with you to pick them up.)

Order forms will go home each month. This month’s due date is August 22nd.
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Volunteer Training
Georgia law regarding volunteers in non-profit organizations establishes that all volunteers are now mandated reporters.  In order for all volunteers to understand the law and know the reporting protocols, volunteer training regarding the new mandated reporter law will be provided. Below are the dates for the RBES volunteer training. If you plan to volunteer or visit in a classroom (this includes attending class parties, Field Day, working with students, etc.), please plan on attending the last volunteer training date this fall. Volunteers must have a new training EACH school year to ensure up-to-date information is received.

August 24th @ 8:45 AM

Please know we appreciate you, your time, and commitment to RBES.


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Snack Reminders
-Please send a healthy snack {low in sugar} to school with your child every day.
-Due to having a short amount of time for snack time, please send in only one snack.
-Please only send a small water bottle for your child to have with his/her snack - no juice or Gatorade.

Shoe Tying Practice
If your child hasn't learned how to tie their shoes yet,
please practice this skill with him/her at home.

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Upcoming Events

Boy Scouts Parent Meeting - September 7th at 7:00PM
Fall Book Fair/Grandparent Lunches - September 8th-14th
iMom Breakfast - September 11th
STEAM Night - September 12th at 6:00PM
Zaxby’s Night - September 18th
First Grade Parent Breakfast - September 21st

Have a great weekend!