Friday, September 2, 2016

Welcome Back to School First Gradecc

Hello Everyone and Welcome Back!
     Things are going great in First Grade and we are off to a fantastic start.  The students have made a classroom constitution and learned the first grade responsibilities along with our core values.  We have started learning about each other and have established our first reading levels.  We are ready to begin our reading and writing program Writing to Read and still looking for volunteers.  With your help in the classroom this allows students to move at a more rapid pace and become fluent readers and writers.  Not to mention how fun it is watching the progress!  They have written their first writing prompt.  They worked so hard.
     First Grade is a big change for them.  The schedule is quite heavy so remember to make sure they get to bed early and are well rested.  They should eat a nice healthy breakfast before coming to school as we only have one snack in the morning.  They will ALL need PE shoes for their IN BINS.  They will have  PE twice a week.   YAY!  Homework starts next week so get ready.  Remember to put the folders back in bags directly when they are done.  Also, the homework should take no longer than 15-20 minutes so if it does send it back with a note and I will make sure we pick up where you left off. I never want this to be a frustration   Thank you so much.   This is a great way for you to see your child's progress and also see what goes on in the classroom during the day.
     We are already planning our field trip to Treworgy Farms.  Be looking for those field trip notices to be coming home next week.  This is a great day with lots of bonding and fresh air.
     We are happy and having a great time.  I am glad we begin slow with a three day week so that all routines can get put into place.  Have a great long weekend.  I am so looking forward to a great year so never hesitate to give me a call here at school or drop an email.  I will get right back to you when I can.
                                                        Here's to a Fantastic FALL!
                                                                 Mrs. Nickerson

Friday, January 8, 2016

Grade One Goal Diggers

Hello from First Grade!  Second trimester has started and well under way.  We have set new goals and resolutions.  Time to kick it up a notch! We are tackling new reading vocabulary words,  new reading levels,  new math concepts,  informative writing, creative writing and moving into animals and families.  First grade is busy! Monday January 18th we observe Martin Luther King Jr. so there is no school that day.  We will have lots of conversation about who is and why he is so important to all of us.  January 19th is the school Music concert.  The concert starts at 6:00.  The students will need to meet me in the classroom no earlier that 5:45.  Remember to pack your child with snow pants, boots, mittens, hat and an extra pair of pants.  Sometimes the snow can creep through and I want the kids to be comfortable in the afternoon.  Thats all for now. Looking forward to a great 2016 with your children.  They are just awesome!