Friday, December 12, 2014

A Sneak Peak at Next Week!

It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year...

 

Next week is packed with holiday fun for RBES first graders! We are so excited!! 
Homework: 
1.) READ
2.) Reading Worksheet entitled: Cookies for Santa
** No Spelling words


Polar Express Day- Thursday, Dec. 18th

Your child may bring small blanket, stuffed animal, and their favorite books. All items must fit in their book bag. Please label all belongings with your child's name.
 

Project Based Learning - Dec. 15 - 19

Our schedule will be different this week due to our Project Based Learning/STEM project! First grade will turn into Santa's Workshop! Your child will create a game, as well as make trail mix for ESP and St. Mary's assisted living residents! Thank you for all of your donations to make these activities possible!

**Due to the schedule change, our lunchtime will be from  
11:40-12:10 (Mon.- Thurs.) and 12:55-1:25, (Friday)!!**
 
 
Thank you for all of your donations!! The students had a great time!


Holiday Class Party


Our class party will be on Dec. 19th from 1:30 - 2:20. 
Please send in a wrapped, gender neutral, gently used or new children's book of your choice  by Monday, Dec. 15.

Info about attending the party if you are not an approved volunteer from Mrs. Wages: If someone has not attended the volunteer training, they may visit at lunch or at a party, but they are only here to visit their child.  They should not sit with other children, take photos/videos of other children, etc....  They should sign in as a visitor rather than a volunteer.  They need to sit separate from the class with their child and engage in conversation with their child only. 

Other Important Information:

RBES Sing Along- Dec. 19

End of 2nd Quarter - Dec. 19

Holiday Break- Dec. 22nd- Jan. 5th  
**Students return on Tuesday, January 6th.**

 Upcoming STEM Project
We need your help getting materials for our next STEM project entitled ...and the Beat Goes On! We will be making musical instruments! Please see what you can bring from the list below.... 

soup cans
paper cups
oatmeal cans
shoebox/tissue box
rice
beans
bouncy balls
large rubberbands {thick, thin}
straws

THANK YOU!
 
  
   Have a wonderful and safe holiday break! 
We look forward to seeing you in 2015!! 

Friday, December 5, 2014

Week of December 8 -12

Here's a sneak peek at next week....


NO SPELLING WORDS!
Phonics - Review
Reading: Comprehension, Story Elements
Vocabulary: event, order
Writing: Persuasive-Elf Application
Math: 
Story Problems, Addition/Subtraction, Graphing
Social Studies: George Washington Carver and Theodore Roosevelt

Please remember that our library day is on Fridays.  Please remember to put your child's library book in his/her bookbag so that they can enjoy another book!
Homework:
1. Math Equations True/False Sheet
2. READ!

We are packed with a busy schedule for this month, but will focus on learning and building good memories. There are many things we need help with, so I will go ahead and list them all at once. Please see the list of items we need below and let me know which item and how many you can send. Any donation would be greatly appreciated!

Gingerbread House: White Icing (3 containers), Toppings (see below)   - by Wednesday, December 10th

Toppings:  M&Ms (regular and mini)
                chocolate chips
                gumdrops
                Twizzlers
                mini candy canes
                peppermints {red and green}
                marshmallows (big and small)
                sprinkles
                sturdy desert paper plates (white) - 30
                any other topping of your choice
                
* We will make our gingerbread houses on 12/12. The leftovers will be used for cookie decorating during our holiday party!

Trail Mix: The first graders are making trail mix for ESP's Christmas event and other children around us as a project based learning activity. Our class is responsible for collecting 15 bags of marshmellows.     

Christmas book exchange - Please send in a wrapped, gender neutral, gently used or new children's book of your choice  by Monday, Dec. 15. We will exchange books during our holiday party on Fri., Dec. 19.

Holiday Party: If you're an approved RBES volunteer, you are invited to attend our Holiday Party on December 19 from 1:30 - 2:20. If you would like to become an approved RBES volunteer , please attend the training on December 10th at 9:00 a.m.

Holiday Party Donations: Please see google doc to sign up!

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Upcoming Events 

-PTO Cake Collection - Dec. 8 & 9

Volunteer Training - Dec. 10 @ 9:00 a.m. **This session is being offered in case there is anyone who moved in or who wants to help with class projects/parties)

Fifth grade Musical The Littlest Reindeer - Thursday, Dec. 11, 9:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Polar Express Day- Thursday, Dec. 18 **Your child can bring a small blanket, stuffed animal, and their favorite books. All items must fit in their bookbag. Please label all belongings with your child's name.**

Project Based Learning - Dec. 15 - 19

Holiday Class Parties - Dec. 19 1:30 - 2:20

End of 2nd Quarter - Dec. 19