First Grade Homework Sheet Week of Sept. 26, 2011

First Grade Homework Sheet

Week of Sept. 26, 2011

        All field trip permission slips and money are due this Friday, Sept. 30.  Please turn these in to me (NOT THE OFFICE!) in a timely manner so I can get a final number for our reservations.  Remember if you are planning on driving, your Live Scan fingerprints must be on file in the office and you have completed the safe driving online course and have emailed the results to the school office also.  If you do not wish your child to go on this field trip, you must make arrangements to keep your child home that day. 

        This Friday will be our first “Show and Tell” opportunity.  Your child may bring something interesting from home to share with the class.  This will involve the student describing the item and answering questions about it.  There will not be “play time” per say, but will enable each student to practice speaking in front of the class and describing something that is important to him/her.  Obviously, I don’t recommend sending something valuable or breakable, and if your child wants to take it outside for recess to play, he/she is responsible for it.

Monday:  Write Spelling Words List #4 five times each;

        Math—“It’s a Winner!”

Tuesday:  Write Spelling Words List #4 three times each;

        Math—“To the Pumpkin Patch”

Wednesday:  Write Spelling Words List #4 two times each;

        Math—“For Sale!”

Thursday:  Take a Practice Spelling Test and write any word

        You miss five times each;

        Math—“Plenty of Pumpkins”

FIELD TRIP PERMISSION SLIPS AND $ DUE FRIDAY!!!!!

First Grade Homework Sheet Week of Sept. 19, 2011

First Grade Homework Sheet

Week of Sept. 19, 2011

        Our First Graders have been working very hard!  Everyone seems to understand our policies and procedures and we are learning how to work together.  There are several important items in this homework pack so please read through everything carefully. 

        I have enclosed the permission slip for our first field trip to Oak Glen on October 11.  We are going to Los Rios Rancho apple orchards and packing house.  This is an excellent field trip; I have taken my class for 15 years in a row!  We are studying plants, trees, etc. in science with emphasis on the life cycle of apple trees.  I hope that many of you can drive for the field trip.  All drivers need to have fingerprints on file in the office, safe environment training, and the new safe driving course completed online.  Please check in the office if you have any questions as to your status.

        The signed permission slip and $7 per person are due no later than Sept. 30.  Drivers and students each have to pay the $7 to go on the trip.  Of course, school and Diocesan rules state that no siblings may accompany classes on field trips.  I need the permission slip and money turned in at the same time, please!

        Our wonderful Room Parents have included an informational letter including upcoming special events, parties, contact phone numbers, and opportunities for volunteering.  I really appreciate Heather and Paula for stepping up to organize class activities and help with communication.  There are many events that require volunteers so I thank you all in advance for helping them make this a great year!

        This Friday we are having a board games and videos afternoon.  No video or handheld electronic games please!

Monday:  Write Spelling Words List #3 five times each;

        Phonics—“The Lineup”

Tuesday:  Write Spelling Words List #3 three times each;

        Phonics—“Match and Write”

Wednesday:  Write Spelling Words List #3 two times each;

        Rhyming Words—“Cool Gifts”

MASS FOR MERCY WEEK THURSDAY—FULL UNIFORM FOR ALL STUDENTS!!!  LONG PANTS FOR BOYS AND DRESSES FOR GIRLS—NO SHORTS!!!

Thursday:  Take a Practice Spelling Test List #3 and write any

        Word you miss five times each;

        Phonics—“Coin Toss”

BOARD GAMES AND VIDEOS (NO DVD’s) FOR FRIDAY AFTERNOON!!!

FREE DRESS FOR $1 FRIDAY!!!  SEE HANDBOOK FOR APPROPRIATE FREE DRESS GUIDELINES.

First Grade Homework Sheet Week of September 12, 2011

First Grade Homework Sheet

Week of September 12, 2011

        It was wonderful meeting so many First Grade parents at Back-to-School Night last Thursday.  I hope this is the start of a great learning year with collaboration between all of us who care so much about these precious children.  I did want to remind all parents about the importance of each child having the proper school supplies.  We have done a few art projects already and several students have not had scissors, glue, or glue sticks.  Every day so far MANY students do not have the required six SHARPENED pencils to do their work.  It is too time consuming to let each student sharpen pencils every day.  I remind the children before they go home to put pencils in their backpacks to sharpen at home. 

        Please check the school supplies list for our grade and make sure your child has six sharpened pencils, liquid glue, glue sticks, scissors, crayons, erasers, and a ruler at all times!!!!  Thank you so much for helping your child to be prepared for school!!!

        This Thursday will be our first school Skating Party of the year.  I hope many of you can attend and enjoy meeting other parents and families and sharing a good time together.  As usual, we do not assign homework on Skating Party nights.

 Friday is our second Spelling Test so please help your child study this week.  Per my homework schedule, have your child practice the words every night and quiz them so they are confident taking the test each Friday.

                                                        Continued…..

Monday:  Write Spelling Words List #2 five times each;

        Color Words—“Hungry As a Horse”

Tuesday:  Write Spelling Words List #2 three times each;

        Math—“Addition Drill”

Wednesday:  Write Spelling Words List #2 two times each;

        Religion—“Classy Quilt” page

Thursday:  No Homework due to Skating Party

BE SURE YOU ARE READY FOR THE SPELLING TEST

First Grade Homework Sheet Week of September 5, 2011

First Grade Homework Sheet

Week of Sept. 5, 2011

        I believe we had a successful first week of school.  The students and I are getting to know each other and learning the policies and procedures of our class.  At the beginning of every year I am reminded of the extreme honor given to me by you parents to take part in your child’s learning and development.  I thank each of you in advance for this honor and I look forward to working with you to make this the best year ever!

        This week we will be starting our Spelling Lists.  The third page of this packet is a copy of Lists 1-5. I do not send home a new list each week so please keep this in a safe place for the next five weeks.

Each night’s homework will include copying these words a certain number of times.  Please have your child copy these words neatly on writing paper (any kind) at home each night and return the words with the next day’s homework.  That will mean that usually each day your student will be returning two pages of homework.  Make sure to return only the required assignment each day.  Last week there were several students who did not have completed homework and this week I will start giving orange cards for incomplete or missing homework.

        The next page of this packet is your GradeLink login information and username and password.  I will be posting the first grades of the year next weekend and every weekend after that and will return graded papers every Monday starting next week.

        PE will begin this Tuesday and students should wear proper PE uniform every Tuesday.  Of course, if your student did not wear PE uniform today, he/she will not be penalized because this is the first day.

        This Thursday is Back-to-School Night at 6:00p.m.  This is a night for parents (adults) only so please make arrangements for your children to stay at home.  If you have to bring your child, he/she will have to sit outside the classroom in the hall so perhaps bring them a book to read or something to occupy them.  I will be going over a lot of information about my policies and procedures, as well as, the year’s curriculum, important dates, and events.  Remember this is an evening for adults only please!

        Picture Day is Monday, September 12^th!  All students should be in full uniform of course.  Blue or white shirts are acceptable, but no PE shirts.  Remember to send back the picture envelope which went home last Friday!!!

Tuesday:  Write Spelling Words List #1 five times each;

        Math—“Crunchin’ on Kernels”

Wednesday:  Write Spelling Words List #1 three times each;

        Phonics—“Corrals of Consonants”

Thursday:  Write Spelling Words List #1 two times each and take

        a practice test

        Math—“Delivering Dinner”

BACK-TO-SCHOOL NIGHT 6:00 PARENTS ONLY IN THE HALL!!

Class Rules Parent Letter

                                                                                                         August 30, ‘11

Dear 1^st Grade Parents,

          Welcome to 1^st Grade!  I am really looking forward to our new school year.  At the beginning of a new year, it is very important for all students to understand the policies and procedures of our classroom.  I will be spending a lot of time explaining and emphasizing our class rules and the resulting consequences for not following our rules.  I will be discussing these in detail with you at Back to School Night (Open House).

          As part of your child’s homework tonight, I would like you to take some time to read over these rules together and discuss them.  Please sign this letter and return it tomorrow in your child’s Homework Folder.  When I receive this back tomorrow, I will know that you have taken the time to discuss our class rules with your child.

          Thank you very much.

                                                                             Mrs. Kondrack

Class Rules for 1^st Grade:

1.          Listen when others are talking.

2.         Follow directions.

3.         Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself.

4.         Work quietly and do not disturb others.

5.         Show respect for school and personal property.

6.         Work and play in a safe manner.

Consequences for not following class rules:

Green Card – good behavior, everyone starts with green

Yellow Card – first verbal warning for unacceptable behavior

Orange Card – second infraction, student misses recess

Blue Card – third infraction, student misses recess and writes lines at home with parent signature

Red Card – fourth infraction, Detention

I have read and understand the first grade class rules and consequences.  I have discussed this with my child.

                   Parent Signature ____________________________

                   Student Signature___________________________

First Grade Homework Sheet week of August 29, 2011

First Grade Homework Sheet

Week of August 29, 2011

Dear Parents,

        A homework sheet like this one will be sent home the first day of every week.  Please check your child’s backpack and purple Homework Folder every day.  Please supervise your child’s homework and make sure it is complete and neat!

        Please have your child return only the homework that is due each day.  We have homework every Monday through Thursday night each week.  Our homework assignments are always posted on the school website under my blog.  There are usually one or two activities due each day.  Sometimes we have to change our schedule and homework will change accordingly.  That is why I would appreciate it if you send only the pages that are due each day.  If we have to modify our schedule, I will notify you (and your student will know, too!).

        Thank you very much.

                                                        Mrs. Kondrack

Tuesday, Aug. 30:

        Parents—please complete “Tell Me About Your Child”; read and sign Class Rules page and School Handbook compliance page (from the back of the Handbook) if your child is the oldest in your family at our school.

        Phonics—“Frogs on Logs” initial consonants

Wednesday, Aug. 31:

        Math—“Who’s Scared?” addition to 6

        Read your favorite book at home with your parents

                                                                        Continued…

Thursday, Sept. 1:

        Phonics—“On the Go!” building words

MASS FRIDAY 8:15:  FULL UNIFORM FOR ALL STUDENTS (GIRLS WEAR DRESSES; BOYS WEAR LONG PANTS—NO SHORTS!!!!); NOON DISMISSAL

TUESDAYS ARE P.E. DAYS FOR 1^ST GRADE; PLEASE WEAR P.E. UNIFORM EVERY TUESDAY STARTING NEXT WEEK!!!!

CHECK YOUR HANDBOOK FOR ANY UNIFORM QUESTIONS!    

First Grade Homework Sheet Week of June 6, 2011

First Grade Homework Sheet

Week of June 6, 2011

        I can’t believe that it is the last week of school already!  This year has flown by and our First Graders have grown physically, academically, socially, and spiritually.  I am so happy with the progress they all have made.  This class has been very excited about learning and we have shared many, many wonderful moments.  I will miss them all, and they have started saying they will miss me too!  I did remind them that they could write to me and I will write back.

 I hope you all have a fantastic summer and I hope you keep your new “Second Grader” reading and learning.  Please take advantage of the library and children’s book stores in our area.  If you go on trips, have your child keep a journal and take lots of pictures so he/she can write a story about it when you get back.  Ask them to tell you what time it is and how much change you received.  Please let them help you in the kitchen and outdoors; they love to feel important.

I hope to see you all at our Awards Ceremony in our classroom on Tuesday morning at 8:30.  The times for all of the grades’ awards are staggered so parents can attend each child’s ceremony.  We have a grand total of 30 minutes so please be on time as I have about 70 certificates to give to our wonderful students!  Those of you who can stay later can share some refreshments with us.

Please check the school calendar for all of the events of this week.  Remember Sports Day on Thursday and Mass on Friday.  There is no After Care on Friday so all children need to be picked up at 12:00.

I really can’t express my gratitude for all of the wonderful support and help you all have extended to me this year.  Ms. Rose has been amazing, and so many of you have volunteered in the classroom, driven on field trips, facilitated class parties, helped at Bake Sales, and many other activities.  I will never forget all of you and your families, and I am totally humbled by the honor you have shown me in letting me teach and love your children.

God Bless You!

                                        Love,

                                        Mrs. Terry Kondrack