SUPER hero first graders!

Our super first graders did an AWESOME job this week! We started our reading, math, and spelling curriculum . They ALL did a fabulous job on their first spelling test! Way to go! This week our spelling words have the "short i" sound in them. We also have some challenge words this week! These challenge words won't count against your child on the test. This week you will notice that your child will be assigned a specific sight word or math facts list to study. We will test these sight words or math facts on Friday.  Please remember that if you feel like your child is ready to test on more than one sight word list to please let us know. This week we will also begin our social studies and science unit about forests. The kids are excited!

On a different note... I am starting my maternity leave tomorrow (a little sooner than I thought!)  Your children are in EXCELLENT hands with Mrs. Emily and Mrs. Michelle. Mrs. Emily's email is ebrown@sges.org if you need anything. Thank you all for a great start to first grade! Have a great week!

Big hugs, 

Mrs. Shannon

Don't we have the cutest first grade super heroes???? 

Math game pictures and information :)

Hi everyone! Thank you to those that were able to attend curriculum night last night. After looking over the information if you have any questions, please let us know. Don't forget that this Friday will be our first spelling test. Next Friday we will start testing sight words/math facts as well. We played penny dice today during math. Make sure to ask your child about the different math games we have played so far.  Don't forget the "All about Me" capes are due this Friday. We are excited to see each child's cape! Please make sure your child brings their binder to school each day and that you check it each night. Have a great rest of the week! 

Weekly reminders

Hi everyone! It is going to be a great week in first grade! We are starting our reading, math, and handwriting curriculum this week. This week we will be teaching the children the routines of these different programs. You will notice in your child's folder this week that this week we will begin our spelling words. We will have our first spelling test on Friday. I will pass out student binders on Tuesday at curriculum night. These binders will go home each night and come back to school the next day. (Don't forget curriculum night is Tuesday at 6:00). Tuesday is also picture day and the students need to wear their dress uniforms please. As always, if you have any questions, please email me at sdoughtie@sges.org

Just fyi....
I plan to be with our sweet first graders until the beginning of September. Mrs. Emily will then take over while I am on maternity leave :) She is FABULOUS and the kids love her! Her email is ebrown@sges.org

First week pictures

 On the first day of school we went on a fun tour around our school. When we got back to our classroom we had some "jitter juice" to calm any first day jitters! One sweet first grader told me that after drinking their jitter juice they don't feel nervous about school anymore :) I have also included some cute pictures of our kiddos reading this week. I can't wait to watch them grow this year with their reading skills! First grade is such a fun year to watch these children grow!

 

First day smiling faces

Check out these sweet first grade faces on the first day of school! Everyone came in so excited and ready to be in first grade! We had an awesome first day :)

Our weekly schedule

1^st Grade Schedule- 2015

	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
8:00-8:30	Chapel	Chapel	Chapel	Chapel	Chapel
8:30-9:00	Morning review/journals	Morning review/journals	Morning review/journals	Morning review/journals	Morning review/journals
9:00-11:00	Language Arts	Language Arts	Language Arts	Language Arts	Language Arts
11:00-11:35	Art	Spanish	Music	Music	PE
11:35-12:05	Lunch	Lunch	Lunch	Lunch	Lunch
12:05-12:35	Recess	Recess	Recess	Recess	Recess
	12:35-1:05 Reading   1:05-2:05 Math   2:05-2:25 Snack/story   2:25-2:55 Science   3:05 Dismissal	12:35-1:35 Math   1:35-2:10 PE   2:10 Snack/story   2:30 Social studies/science   3:05 Dismissal	12:35-1:35 Math   1:35- 1:55 Snack/story   1:55-2:30 Social studies/science   2:30-3:00 Bible   3:05 Dismissal	12:35-1:30 Math   1:30-2:05 Library   2:05 Snack/story   2:25-3:00 Social studies/science   3:05 Dismissal	12:35-1:30 Math   1:30-2:00 Tech   2:00-2:20 Snack/story   2:20-3:00 Social studies/science   3:05 Dismissal

 This gives you an overview of what our week looks like in first grade. Please note that right now we are going outside for recess at 10:30 and not after lunch because of our hot Georgia temperatures :) Once it cools off a bit we will start going to recess after lunch. The children are quickly learning our schedule and getting into a great routine!

 



Welcome to first grade!

                                                                       

Welcome to first grade! It is going to be an AWESOME year! This blog will be used to give you updates about what is going on in our classroom. We will also be posting pictures of what we are doing in our class. We are looking forward to a fabulous year in first grade!

 -Mrs. Shannon, Mrs. Emily, and Mrs. Michelle