Happy Friday!

We not only survived our first full week of school; we completed it with top notch behavior, hard work, and much success.

The children are familiar with our class and have seen their math book and reading book for the first time today. They were so excited about the books. It was a perfect week as far as getting to know one another and getting the routine down pat! It will make for a very easy transition into our work week next week. It will be full of fun, learning, and exploration. 

Please review:
sight words
color words
number words

I have personally completed all sight word, letter, letter sound, number recognition, and a writing prompt for assessment this week. It is tricky swinging time to assess while also managing 17 other students. Yet, the children are respectful, on task, and worked hard to give me the opportunity to spend one on one time with each child this week.

Review number recognition through 31 and letter/sound recognition with your child if you think they may need some extra practice. These are things they should be fluent in upon entry into first grade.

Be watching for the homework sheet that comes out on Monday. It is your child's responsibility to get their homework done and returned to me the next day. Let them pack their homework back into their folder and have it ready to go for the next day. I will not accept, "My mom forgot to put it back in my bag." My answer will always immediately be, "Your mother has already completed and passed the first grade, it is your responsibility."

Also, please note the right side bar of the blog.  I will have next week highlights, homework schedule, and the spelling list.  Makes it easy if your child happens to forget their green folder.

Open House is on Tuesday, August 24, 2010 from 6:00-6:30 PM . I will post our Open House Outline on the blog after in case you are unable to attend. 

Have a great weekend!