Week 15

Happy Thanksgiving

The holidays are here and we are ready to celebrate this week at Sallas Mahone.  Thursday we will be having a Thanksgiving Feast.  Our class is in charge of bringing apples and oranges to the feast.  Attached to the newsletter you will find more information regarding the feast.

Poetry Coffeehouse is Wednesday at 12:30.  Come to the classroom to watch your child recite a Thanksgiving Day poem and enjoy some hot chocolate. 

And finally, Friday is the annual Hoe Down.  Your child will be asked to dress in cowboy/cowgirl attire and country line dance during elective on Friday.

Student Teacher's Last Day

Miss Kennedy has been with the class since the beginning of the year, but will be graduating in December.  Her last day with us will be December 3.  Please ask your child to write/make/draw something special and send it to school where will be having a celebration for her.  Please send in by November 30.

Student of the Week

Jadyn Ward

Jadyn is always willing to volunteer and will help anyone in need.  He is well liked by her classmates and is a delight to have in class!

What we are learning…

Math: Subtraction

Reading: Weather Open Court Unit

Phonics: Long Vowels - A, E, I, O, and U

Writing: Poetry

Spelling Words

We will be having a spelling test this Friday. Please study and practice with your child. Thanks!!

give

use

please

once

read

goes

done

Weekly Math Facts

We are done with our progression through math facts.  Please keep working with your child so he/she can be a math fact master!  Thanks to those parents who are helping at home… it shows.

Reminders

·      Practice your spelling words for the test on Friday

·      Read 10-15 minutes every night.

·      Christmas Break is December 20 – January 5.

·      Report Cards will be sent home on January 7.

Week 11

Math Facts

Since I have wonderful parent support this school year, I figured I would take advantage of you all! Your children are progressing nicely in math facts; however, they need to speed it up! We compete against other classrooms and we are currently in second place – which is wonderful! But let’s go from good to GREAT and be the top class! So if you all will flash math facts with your child nightly so he/she will become quicker we will do the same here at school and maybe will become the top class! If you are in need of flash cards please let me know and I can send some home. The Dollar Tree always has a full stock of math facts!

Report Cards TODAY!

Report cards were sent home today, October 18th. Please review, sign, and return it by Friday. I am very pround of the students! They have become well-adjusted first graders!

Fall Festival
The 2010 Fall Festival is October 21, 2010 from 5:30 – 7:30. The Fall Festival promises fun, food, prizes for all who attend. Many volunteers are needed to help out with the games and prizes in the booths. If you can help please let me know. Thanks to Jacarius and Jadyn W.’s families for volunteering for the Fall Festival!

Student of the Week
Micah Thomas
Birthday:  January 6, 2003

Micah is always willing to volunteer and will help anyone in need.  He is well liked by her classmates and is a delight to have in class!

What we are learning…

Math: Subtraction

Reading: Our Community at Work Open Court Unit

Phonics: We are working on reviewing the short vowels and beginning the r-controlled vowels.

Writing: Narrative Writing

Spelling Words

We will be having a spelling test this Friday. Please study and practice with your child. Thanks!!

both
ask
how
your
wish
away
me
ride

Weekly Math Facts
We are moving on to plus six facts. We will do this set for one week. Thanks to those parents who are helping at home… it shows.

6 + 1 = 7
6 + 2 = 8
6 + 3 = 9
6 + 4 = 10
6 + 5 = 11
6 + 6 = 12
6 + 7 = 13
6 + 8 = 14
6 + 9 =15

Reminders

• Practice your spelling words for the test on Friday

• Read 10-15 minutes every night.

• Report Cards go home October 18th.

• Halloween Party is October 28th

Week 10, October 12

Fall Festival

The 2010 Fall Festival is October 21, 2010 from 5:30 – 7:30. The Fall Festival promises fun, food, prizes for all who attend. Many volunteers are needed to help out with the games and prizes in the booths. If you can help please let me know. 

Parent Lunch Day
October 13, 2010 is Parent Lunch Day for our class. We eat lunch from 10:57 – 11:27. After you eat lunch with your child, you are welcome to go to the Book Fair. If you are unable to attend, we will be going to the Book Fair as a class on Thursday from 2:15—2:30. If you are sending money with your child please be sure to include tax.

Student of the Week

Jadyn Blood
Birthday: April 12, 2004

It is a joy to watch Jadyn in class. She has many friends and is able to take a leadership role in many situations

What we are learning…

Math: Subtraction

Reading: Open Court Unit 2: Things that Go

Phonics: Sound cards /sh/, /wh/, and review short vowels

Writing: Narrative Writing

Spelling Words

Your child will be tested on these words this Friday. Practice, Practice, Practice.
three
five
into
two
four
see
think

Weekly Math Facts
5 + 1 = 6
5 + 2 = 7
5 + 3 = 8
5 + 4 = 9
5 + 5 = 10

Parent Lunch Week / Book Fair

October 13, 2010 is Parent Lunch Day for our class.  We eat lunch from 10:57 – 11:27.  After you eat lunch with your child, you are welcome to go to the Book Fair.  If you are unable to attend, we will be going to the Book Fair as a class on Thursday from 2:15—2:30.  If you are sending money with your child please be sure to include tax. 

Grand Bay

Friday, October 1, 2010 Ms. Fox’s class will be traveling to Grand Bay Wetland Education Center.  We will leave from school at 9:00 a.m. and return around 1:30p.m. or 2:00 p.m. Remember we will be outdoors and walking around, so all students must dress appropriately.  Wear tennis shoes.  Look for a reminder note in your child’s homework folder on Thursday for last minute reminders.  We are very excited about this trip and looking forward to the educational journey.

Student of the Week

Micah Thomas

Birthday: January 7, 2010
It is a joy to watch Micah in class.  He has many friends and is able to take a leadership role in many situations

What we are learning…
Math: Addition
Reading: Open Court Unit 2: Things that Go

Phonics:

Sound cards /c/, /k/, /r/ and /u/

Writing:

Narrative Writing

Spelling Words

Your child will be tested on these words this Friday. Practice, Practice, Practice.

 

one

start

be

like

from

good

made

went

 

Weekly Math Facts

1 + 3 = 4

2 + 3 = 5

3 + 3 = 6

4 + 3 = 7

5 + 3 = 8

6 + 3 = 9

7 + 3 = 10

8 + 3 = 11

9 + 3 = 12

Week 6 - September 13

Grandparents Day Luncheon

Grandparents are invited for lunch this Friday, September 17 at 10:53. If you have lost the form Grandparents will need to come early to sign in at the office and purchase a lunch ticket. The cost for lunch is $2.75. Following lunch, grandparents are invited to the classroom for something special your grandchild has made.

Reminders

• Grandparents Day is September 17, at 10:53am.
• Read 10-15 minutes every night.
• Practice you spelling words for the test on Friday

Student of the Week

Jasper Rowland

Birthday: October 16, 2010

Jasper is a very good friend to his classmates. he always sets a good example for his peers buy sitting quietly and listening during instruction.

What we are learning…
Math:

Addition

Reading:

Animals Open Court Unit

Phonics:

Sound cards /c/, /k/, /r/ and /u/.

Writing:

Procedural Writing

Spelling Words

Your child will be tested on these words this Friday. Practice, Practice, Practice.

new

old

you

were

her

my

laugh

Weekly Math Facts

1 + 3 = 4
2 + 3 = 5
3 + 3 = 6
4 + 3 = 7
5 + 3 = 8
6 + 3 = 9
7 + 3 = 10
8 + 3 = 11
9 + 3 = 12

Week 5 - September 7

School Picture Day

This Friday, September 10, is Picture Day! Information will be sent home this week with the students regarding picture day.

Accelerated Reader

Since the students began checking out books from the library last week, I want to remind you that they will be bringing a book home every night. These are the books they will be tested over to earn A.R. points. If you will, please read these books with them then initial in their A.R. folder. This will let the teacher know they are ready for an A.R. test.

Reminders

• Grandparents Day is September 17, at 10:53am. The cost of lunch is $2.75. Be sure if you have not responded, do so by September 8.
• Read 10-15 minutes every night.
• Practice you spelling words for the test on Friday

Join Sallas Mahone PTA

What is PTA? Why join PTA? The number one reason to join the Parent Teacher Association is to benefit your child. In doing so, you also help your school. But there are many more PTA advantages. Join Sallas Mahone PTA to find out more!

Student of the Week

Jalen Freeman

Birthday: October 15, 20

Jalen is a pleasure to teach; he always listens during instruction time. I can always count on Jalen to give a truthful answer to any question I may ask.

What we are learning…
Math:

Number Sense

Reading:

AnimalsOpen Court Unit

Phonics:

Sound cards /t/, /d/, /o/ and /b/.

Writing:

Procedural Writing

Spelling Words

Your child will be tested on these words this Friday. Practice, Practice, Practice.

to

so

pull

first

get

want

after

Weekly Math Facts

1 + 2 = 3
2 + 2 = 4
3 + 2 = 5
4 + 2 = 6
5 + 2 = 7
6 + 2 = 8
7 + 2 = 9
8 + 2 = 10
9 + 2 = 11

Week 4 - August 30

Graded Papers
I will enclose graded papers with this week’s homework folder. I have attached a list of what assignments should be graded. If your child is missing some of these assignments, he or she either did not write their name or turn it in to me. The assignments with red markings mean they will go towards your child’s grade. These, and all you get back in this grading period, account for 5% of your child’s grade if it is language arts, or 10% if it is Math.

Accelerated Reader

Since the library is opening this week, students will begin taking A.R. test. The books they check out tfrom the library will the books they are tested over to earn A.R. points. Look for information in your child's backpack on Monday.

Reminders

• Monday, Septermber 6, 2010 is Labor Day Holiday - No School.


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  The library opens Monday, August 30 so students should be bringing home books from the libary that evening.


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  Read 10-15 minutes every night.


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  Practice you spelling words for the test on Friday

Join Sallas Mahone PTA\

What is PTA? Why join PTA? The number one reason to join the Parent Teacher Association is to benefit your child. In doing so, you also help your school. But there are many more PTA advantages. Join Sallas Mahone PTA to find out more!

Student of the Week

Andrew Briner

Birthday: March 16, 2004

Andrew is truly a delight, and I am enjoying having him in my class. He is always well-behaved and has excellent manners. He sets a good example for his classmates.

What we are learning…
Math:

Number Sense

Reading:

I Can Read Open Court Unit

Phonics:

Sound cards /s/, /m/, and /a/.

Writing:

Procedural Writing

Spelling Words

Your child will be tested on these words this Friday. Practice, Practice, Practice.

he
put
yes
said
he
have

Weekly Math Facts

1 + 2 = 3
2 + 2 = 4
3 + 2 = 5
4 + 2 = 6
5 + 2 = 7
6 + 2 = 8
7 + 2 = 9
8 + 2 = 10
9 + 2 = 11

Week 3 - August 23, 2010

Graded Papers

I will enclose graded papers with this week’s homework folder. I have attached a list of what assignments should be graded. If your child is missing some of these assignments, he or she either did not write their name or turn it in to me. The assignments with red markings mean they will go towards your child’s grade. These, and all you get back in this grading period, account for 5% of your child’s grade if it is language arts, or 10% if it is Math.

Reminders

· Stay hydrated because it is hot at recess. You may bring in a water bottle for your cubby if needed.

· Read 10-15 minutes every night.

· Practice your spelling words for the test on Friday

Join Sallas Mahone PTA

What is PTA? Why join PTA? The number one reason to join the Parent Teacher Association is to benefit your child. In doing so, you also help your school. But there are many more PTA advantages. Join Sallas Mahone PTA to find out more!

SM Fundraiser

The annual Cookie Dough Fundraiser kick-off is Thursday. Thanks for supporting Sallas Mahone in their effort to raise money for the school. Let's sell some cookie dough!

Student of the Week

Kadin Harris

Birthday: February 15, 2004

Kadin is a compassionate young boy and is a wonderful friend to his classmates. I am impressed by Kadin's self-discipline, becasue he always makes sure his work is done properly

What we are learning…

Math:

Number Sense

Reading:

I Can Read Open Court Unit

Phonics:

Sound cards /s/, /m/, and /a/.

Writing:

Procedural Writing

Spelling Words

Your child will be tested on these words this Friday. Practice, Practice, Practice.

can

no

there

where

with

does

for

Weekly Math Facts

We will learn a set of math facts every week. For success in math in first grade and beyond, your child should have a solid foundation of their math facts. Your child is tested on facts through 12 (as part of their grade) near Christmas, then again at the end of the year.

We are moving on to plus one facts. We will do this set for one week. Thanks to those parents who are helping at home… it shows.

0 + 1 = 1

1 + 1 = 2

2 + 1 = 3

3 + 1 = 4

4 + 1 = 5

5 + 1 = 6

6 + 1 = 7

7 + 1 = 8

8 + 1 = 9

9 + 1 = 10

Week 2 - August 16

Sallas Mahone Elementary T-shirt Orders

We are taking orders for the 2010-2011 Sallas Mahone t-shirts. Please return the order form and payment by August 23^rd.

Join Sallas Mahone PTA

What is PTA? Why join PTA? The number one reason to join the Parent Teacher Association is to benefit your child. In doing so, you also help your school. But there are many more PTA advantages. Join Sallas Mahone PTA to find out more!

SM Fundraiser

The annual Cookie Dough Fundraiser kick-off is Thursday. Your child will be coming home with information on Thursday. Thanks for supporting Sallas Mahone in their effort to raise money for the school.

Student of the Week

Alaina Gibson

Birthday: February 8, 2004

Alaina is a delightful child to have in class. She respects others and follows the school rules. She sets a wonderful example for the other students.

What we are learning…

Math:

Two-Dimensional and Three Dimensional shapes

Reading:

I Can Read Open Court Unit

Phonics:

Handwriting Techniques A-Z

Writing:

Habits and Processes of Writing

Spelling Words

Your child will be tested on these words this Friday. Practice, Practice, Practice.

and

I

make

down

to

who

Weekly Math Facts

We will learn a set of math facts every week. For success in math in first grade and beyond, your child should have a solid foundation of their math facts. Your child is tested on facts through 12 (as part of their grade) near Christmas, then again at the end of the year. We begin with simple facts, and then move into the harder facts. We do practice these during the school day. However; your child will grasp the facts quicker if you’re practicing at home. We will begin with doubles. We will do this set for one more week.

0 + 0 = 0

1 + 1 = 2

2 + 2 = 4

3 + 3 = 6

4 + 4 = 8

5 + 5 = 10

6 + 6 = 12

7 + 7 = 14

8 + 8 = 16

9 + 9 = 18