June 9, 2011

Dear Parents,

Thank you again.  The children had a wonderful day and I have a very nice red bag on my desk waiting for me to open.  I think I will be enjoying a special day.  Thank you for your generosity.

Please be sure to check your child's backpack today.  I have given the children their summer math workbooks and a letter from Mrs. Vermillion.  Attached to her letter are some reading lists and book report forms.  These things (Math and Reading) need to be returned to her in August.  I have also sent home the extra crayons, scissors, folders, glue that you had sent and we did not use.  I have told the kids to give you all these supplies so you can pack them away for next year.

THank you.

See you tomorrow.

Eileen Molino

June 8, 2011

Dear Parents,

I just wanted to update a few things for you. This has been a busy but fun week. Today's picnic lunch was enjoyed by all. The children were great and we shared the time and space with our K friends. Thank you, Mrs. Meissner for the popsicle treats!

After lunch we enjoyed a buddy science period. The children spent the entire time working with their buddies. Half the time was spent in the lab working with microscopes. The other half was in first grade working on animals, endangered species and an opportunity to write a poem. It was a great time and thanks to Mrs. R who was gracious enough to open the lab to us and share her 7th grade science time. All enjoyed and learned from this experience.

Tomorrow we will enjoy our morning snack time with our buddies. If the weather is good we will have recess outside with them. There is nothing special as each child will take their own snack outside, which is what we normally do. This is not a gift time it is purely to spend time together. The first graders made cards for our buddies too. They only need one snack for Thursday. In the afternoon we celebrate the end of our very successful year in First Grade with a party arranged by our room mothers. Friday is a half day, only one snack and no PE.

I have given no homework for tonight. There will be no homework tomorrow as well. Since I had noted Math and Phonics I wanted to update this so you all were aware the children are correct--no homework.

It has truly been a privilege and a pleasure to work with your children and with each of you parents. I feel this class will achieve great things as they have done so well here in First Grade. I will encourage them to reach for the stars and continue to do their best always. I am grateful to all for the constant cooperation and support. I could not do what we were able to do this year were it not for all of you and your willingness to help. Thank you! I hope all have a wonderful summer and may God continue to bless each one of you and your families.

With gratitude,

Eileen Molino

June 6, 2011

Dear Parents,

Happy last week of school! It is difficult for me to believe that this is our last week of school! The year has truly flown! I know the children are ready for summer to begin. Before we head out to enjoy the pool and no schedules, I do want to remind you of a few happenings this week.

On Wednesday the children may bring a beach towel to use for our outdoor picnic lunch. We will be enjoying lunch with Mrs. Meissner and she is providing popsicles. We are very grateful to her for her dedication and support to First Grade. She came every week she was in town to read with us. This enabled us to have smaller reading groups to read our big story each week. The children loved working with her and she loved working with this class. She often told me how wonderful they were. I have said it many times, this is a great class and a wonderful group of children who know how to behave, work hard, and play nicely. It is a tribute to you parents. Other teachers who have been in my room always notice them and their work habits. It is a great start for their school career!

On Thursday we will celebrate an end of year party which our room mothers are planning. We look forward to celebrating the end of our year and the many successes all have enjoyed.

Have a safe and happy summer. I know all need some time to relax. We too look forward to that! I know you will keep the momentum going with reading and math on a daily basis. I hope to see some of you around Alexandria.

Many thanks for your constant support and assistance.

Wtih gratitude,

Eileen Molino

Homework for week of June 6, 2011

Spelling words for week: none

Monday, June 6, 2011

Math: p. 144
Reading: Read story,
Phonics: p. 257

Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Math: p. 145

Spelling: No homework

Phonics: 271

Wednesday, June 8, 2011

Math: p. 146

Phonics: p.

Read story, None

Thursday, June 9, 2011

Math: p.

Reading: Read story,

Third Quarter Objectives for First Grade

Religion

To teach about Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection

To introduce the Trinity: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit

To teach the seven sacraments

To teach that Baptism makes you a child of God and washes away original sin

To teach that grace is the life of God in us

To teach about the Liturgical seasons of Lent and Easter

Math

To continue learning to tell time to the hour and half hour

To teach money:penny, nickel, dime, quarter and combination of coins to $1.00

To teach standard and non standard units of measures of length (inches and centimeters);weight using a balance beam to compare one object to a standard unit of measure; temperature using a thermometer to demonstrate the various markings for Fahrenheit

To continue measuring using liquid measures both standard (cups, pints, quarts, liters) and nonstandard and to compare their capacities

To introduce probability and statistics by interpreting a pictograph, predicting outcomes of chance, and collecting data and recording findings on a graph

To use estimating with quantities,measurement, and problem solving

Language Arts(Phonics, Reading and English)

To teach consonant blends to include r blends, l blends, s blends and final blends

To teach Y as a vowel

To continue to build sight word vocabulary

To strengthen comprehension skills using the following:

To tell a summary of a story

To note details in a story

To recall the sequence of events in a story

To teach the story setting

To predict what will happen next

To determine the cause and effect of events and inferences

To introduce compound words, base words, possessive nouns, multi meaning words, and ABC order

To teach adjectives are describing words and to use adjectives in writing

Science

To teach the basic characteristics and needs of the human body (Life Science)

To identify the basic needs and structures of plants (Life Science)

To discuss pace: Sun, Earth and Moon and to teach rotation and revolution of the Earth (Earth Science)

Social Studies

To introduce Patriotic symbols, Washington Monument, Statue of Liberty and Patriotic songs

To read about Prominent Americans: George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Abraham Lincoln, and George Washington Carver

To discuss and learn about Presidents’ Day

To read and discuss current events through the use of Scholastic News