Fun in First with Mrs. Crist
2015-2016 First Grade Happenings
WELCOME!
IMPORTANT INFORMATION...
- Lunch Note for Field Trip: please return to me by February 22nd
- Sign up for the SeeSaw App to view what your students have been working on!
Coming Up...
- Mo Willems Author Study: Field Trip March 7th to "Elephant & Piggie" Play
- Dr. Seuss Week: February 29th-March 4th
- Conferences: March 8th & 10th
IMPORTANT DATES...
FEBRUARY
Dr. Seuss Week Feb 29-March 4th
MARCH
March 4th: Donuts with DadMarch 7th: Field Trip to "Elephant & Piggie" Play
March 8th & 10th Conferences
March 10th: Early Out
March 11th-20th Spring Break
March 25th: No School
APRIL
April 1st: No School
April 22nd: Earth Day
MAY
May 2nd: McTeacher Night at the Marion McDonalds
May 20th: Field Trip to Nature Center
Starry Games (TBD): We will need volunteers!
May 27th: Early Out & Last Day of School
THIS WEEK...
MONDAY, February 15th
- NO SCHOOL
TUESDAY, February 16th
- Tuesday is STARRY Spirit Day!
- PE...please wear gym shoes
- Library...please return your library books!
WEDNESDAY, February 17th
- PE...please wear gym shoes
- Music
THURSDAY, February 18th
- Think College Thursdays... wear your favorite college gear or colors to support secondary education!
- PE...please wear gym shoes
- Library checkout only...please return your library books!
FRIDAY, February 19th
- PE...please wear gym shoes
- Music
- Test: Unit 4 Phonics
- Mrs. Crist is at Science Kit Training
READING...
Story: AMAZING WHALES!
Focus:
- New Vocabulary
- Compare & Contrast
- Fun connection activites
MATH...
This week we are CONTINUING...
- Telling time to the hour and half hour
- Fractions: halves and fourths
Here is what else we are reviewing:
- Coins and their values
- Fast Facts: Addition and Subtraction strategies
XTRA MATH
Check out XtraMath on your computer or tablet! The kids use it to practice their fast facts quickly and accurately. It's a fun way to do a little math each day!
Please see the note I sent home to access your student's account or contact me with questions!
*For responsibility if students do XtraMath I give them a stamp on their pyramid*
REMINDERS...
- BRING A COAT, HAT, AND GLOVES! It's been very chilly outside!
- When there is snow, please bring snow pants and boots (please label all your child's things)
- Bring a water bottle to school
- Empty your take home folder daily
- If your child is going home different than normal, please send a note to myself and the office. I will always send your child to their normal pick up place unless I have a note.
CONTACT MRS. CRIST
Email: scrist@marion-isd.org
Location: 700 S 15th St, Marion, IA, United States
Phone: 319-377-4698
Twitter: @SCrist19