A Peek at Next Week!

We had so much fun learning fire safety today! 

Ask your child what they learned from the firemen and women.  

Discuss your family's fire plan with your child.

Week of Sept. 29 - Oct. 3

Reminder:  Picture Orders are due Tuesday, September 30th. 

** If you would like your child to have their picture retaken, the Picture Retake day is also Tuesday, September 30th. Students wishing to retake their picture MUST have a written parent note.

Here’s a peek at next week:

Spelling words:  have, does, are, you, what, black, blue, class, glad, play

Bonus words: please, flower, clockPhonics- l blends
Reading: Main idea/details/retelling
L.Arts: Review nouns (common, proper, singular, plural, and singular/plural possessives)

Vocabulary:   discover (observe, explore)
Writing: Writing sample, using who, what, when, where, why, and how, sequencing narrative writing (personal or fictional)
Math: Data Collection and Analysis
Social Studies: Historical Characters/Tall Tale

Our library day is on Friday! Make sure your child brings his/her library book back to school.

 Homework 
1.Study spelling words! 
2. Practice "Lightning Words" {see sheet in Daily Folder}

3. READ! 

Next Friday Activity Rotation – PE

DASH

The DASH will begin in the very near future!  We are really focusing on doing things the ROCKETS’ Way!  We had a class discussion about goal setting where we set goals that are specific, measurable, and attainable.  The students decided to set a goal of receiving 75 sponsors for our class.  We will be monitoring the number of sponsors/donations that children receive.  Please help our school raise money to purchase some cool interactive robots to assist students with problem solving through the STEAM process! 

Elementary School Appreciation Night & OCYFL

Friday night, Oct. 10th  is Elementary School Appreciation Night and OCYFL Night at the NOHS vs. Monroe Area High School Football game. The game starts at 7:30pm.

We will send a "ticket" for each student to use at the game for free admission. This ticket is only good for the elementary student. They must be accompanied by a paying adult.

Your students are invited to report to the home side track of our stadium at 6:45 pm where a cheerleader will great them and each school will be announced and honored. We are excited about recognizing our future Titans.

Oconee Food for Kids

To help bridge the food gap for some children during the weekend, sacks of kid-friendly food are distributed every week to children in Oconee County.

The month of September Rocky Branch will be collecting:

Boxes of snack-sized microwave

 popcorn (10 per box)

Upcoming Events  

 Make-up Picture Day - Sept. 30

Cub Scout Kick-off - Sept. 30 6:30 - 7:30

DA$H Pep Rally – Oct. 3

End of 1st 9 weeks – Oct. 9

1st Grade Parent Breakfast – Oct. 9

Teacher Workday – Oct. 10

3rd Grade Performance – Oct. 16 9:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.

DA$H for Excellence – Oct. 17

Picture Orders Reminder

Reminder:  Picture Orders are due Tuesday, September 30th.  Thanks!

RAZ Kids Update

Hello parents! In my last post I mentioned that RAZ kids (linked to the right) is an excellent website where students can practice reading and phonics skills.

In order to login you need the following teacher password: mbrandenburg0

We only get a small number of slots for RBES first grade. We have to share with 3 other classes. If your child's name does not have a profile they can play under "Mrs. Green." It is set at a higher level that will help challenge those readers who are above target reading levels.

Thanks! This website will also help students get use to working on the computer like they will have to with the Winter and Spring MAP assessments.

Week of September 22 - 26, 201

Here’s a peek at next week:

Spelling words: green, brown, trip, from, cry, with, like, they, was, here

*bonus spelling words: friend, great, Friday
Phonics- r blends
Reading: Ask & Answer ?s about key details, Chunky Monkey
L.Arts: Continue to review and use Nouns (common, proper, singular, plural, singular possessive, and plural possessive)

Vocabulary:  observe (explore, predict, always)
Writing: Fictional Narrative 
Math: Numeration: Counting and Writing Numbers to 120; Base Ten Number System
Science: STEAM project with Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs *please send in the following materials to make this project successful: card board, sugar cubes, Saran wrap, paper towel/toilet paper rolls

Our library day is on Friday! Make sure your child brings his/her library book back to school.

 Homework 
1.Study spelling words! 
2. Practice "Lightning Words" {see sheet in Daily Folder}

3. Detective Place Value Sheet

4. READ! 

Next Friday Activity Rotation - Art

**New to the blog: RAZ kids login in. Click the RAZ kids link on the webpage. Have your child select their name. (If there name is not there they may select Mrs. Green, this is a level set for those reading above their current targeted grade level.) This website is great for practicing reading skills at home!

Oconee Food for Kids

To help bridge the food gap for some children during the weekend, sacks of kid-friendly food are distributed every week to children in Oconee County.

The month of September Rocky Branch will be collecting:

Boxes of snack-sized microwave

 popcorn (10 per box)

There is absolutely no cost to you!

Register online at www.wee-read.org

If you or someone you know has a child birth to age 5, please look in to signing them up for Wee Read.  Our goal is to have 2000 children in Oconee County signed up.  This program is not income-based - it is for EVERY young child. We would like for ALL children in the RBES zone receive these nice, FREE hardback books in the mail.   Our future Rockets deserve the chance to read these books and to have the thrill of getting their own mail to support the love of readings!

We will be having our annual Youth Night at the NOHS softball game on Tuesday Sept 23rd against Oglethorpe County.  Game time is 5:55

Any youth softball player (girls only) wearing their softball jersey will be allowed into the game at no charge.  All players must have an adult accompany them.

  Jewelry

Please help us by making sure your child leaves all jewelry {bracelets, necklaces, etc.} at home. They often become a huge distraction during instructional time. 

Upcoming Events  

Titan’s Home Football Game – Sept. 19

Fire Prevention Week - Sept. 22 – 26

Johnny Appleseed’s Birthday – Sept. 26

 Make-up Picture Day - Sept. 30

Cub Scout Kick-off - Sept. 30 6:30 - 7:30

First Grade Learning Websites

Symbaloo is a website that includes links to several other sites. These links include games and other great resources to help review many of the skills we are learning in first grade. We will update this site throughout the year. I have linked Symbaloo to the left side our Blog. We believe the students will enjoy using these interactive and engaging resources and they will also help your child grow as a learner! Please work with  your child become familiar with these websites at home!

First Grade Symbaloo

Peek at the Week 9/15-9/19

Here’s a peek at next week:

Spelling words: still, spill, slip, skip, swim, slim, step, fast, rest, best
*Bonus words: student, sweater, sparkle
Phonics- s blends
Reading: Ask & Answer?s  about key details, Stretchy Snake
L.Arts: Possessive Nouns

Vocabulary:  explore, Past 2 weeks: predict, always
Writing: Fictional Narrative 
Math: Numeration: Counting and Writing Numbers to 120; Base Ten Number System
Science: Seasons

Friday's Special Rotation: PE

Our library day is on Friday! Make sure your child brings his/her library book back to school.

Our class will be attending the Book Fair Monday, 9/15 at 1:30- 2:00 for anyone who wants to attend with your child.  The children will be making a wish list that day of the books that they would like to purchase for anyone who can't attend.

Homework 
1.Study spelling words!
2. Practice "Lightning Words" {see sheet in Daily Folder}

3. READ!

Oconee Food for Kids

To help bridge the food gap for some children during the weekend, sacks of kid-friendly food are distributed every week to children in Oconee County.

The month of September Rocky Branch will be collecting:

Boxes of snack-sized microwave

popcorn (10 per box)

There is absolutely no cost to you!

Register online at www.wee-read.org

If you or someone you know has a child birth to age 5, please look in to signing them up for Wee Read.  Our goal is to have 2000 children in Oconee County signed up.  This program is not income-based - it is for EVERY young child. We would like for ALL children in the RBES zone receive these nice, FREE hardback books in the mail.   Our future Rockets deserve the chance to read these books and to have the thrill of getting their own mail to support the love of readings!

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 12TH 2014

Drop off: 5:00pm

Pick up: 9:30pm
$10/per child

Enjoy a night out while your children enjoy some Marital Arts fun and games, pizza, and then a movie on mat: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! A great time to allow your children to have fun with their friends while parents get some much needed alone time! Drop off is at 5pm and pick up is at 9:30pm. The cost is $10 per child. This fee will include pizza, grapes, carrots and drinks. All American Black Belt students are encouraged to come and bring their friends! It will be a great night and a lot of fun!
PLEASE REGISTER YOUR CHILDREN AT THE FRONT DESK, OR CALL 706-549-1671!

Parents Night Out !!!

Parents....need a date night?  This Saturday night,September 13,  at Georgia Elite Gymnastics, we will have open gym from 6:30 until 9:00 p.m. Also, your child does not have to be a member of our gym to attend. We will have coaches to supervise your children while you go out on a date!  Ages : 4 - 16 $20 (first child) $15 (per additional sibling) Adult / Coach Supervision

Georgiaelitegymnastics.com Georgia Elite Gymnastics 1010 Lampkin Branch Dr. Watkinsville Ga. 30677 706-769-1786

We will be having our annual Youth Night at the NOHS softball game on Tuesday Sept 23rd against Oglethorpe County.  Game time is 5:55

Any youth softball player (girls only) wearing their softball jersey will be allowed into the game at no charge.  All players must have an adult accompany them.

Jewelry

Please help us by making sure your child leaves all jewelry {bracelets, necklaces, etc.} at home. They often become a huge distraction during instructional time.

Upcoming Events

Book Fair/Grandparent's Lunch- Sept. 15-19

STEAM Family Night- Sept. 16

Fire Prevention Week - Sept. 22 - 26

Make-up Picture Day - Sept. 30

Cub Scout Kick-off - Sept. 30 6:30 - 7:30

When:   Saturday, September 13, 2014
                10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Where:  Sandy Creek Park

400 Bob Holman Road

Cost:      FREE festival activities
                 Park admission $2 per person (ages 4-64)

Insectival! Family Day

SEPTEMBER 13, 2014 | 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

VISITOR CENTER & CONSERVATORY

2450 S. MILLEDGE AVE. ATHENS, GA 30605

COST: $5 PER PERSON OR $20 PER FAMILY

Join Garden staff and volunteers for this creepy, crawly, and definitely fun Family Festival. Discovery stations, roach and beetle races, an insect cafe, puppet shows and, of course, lots of live insects will also highlight this year's event!

At 11am we will host our annual butterfly release on the lawn of the International Garden. Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to view dozens of native butterflies flap their wings above your head!

Insect-ival is sponsored by Earthshare of Georgia, The State Botanical Garden, the UGA Lund Club, the UGA Department of Entomology, and the Georgia Museum of Natural History. 

Have a great weekend!