Updated 1/18
Kahoot for time review
kahoot
Updated 1/16
Here are directions to a review game for our social studies test on Friday.
1. go to quizziz
2. In the box type either
678493
or
270445
they are separate quizzes to review, students can take the quiz as many times as they would like.
Updated 1/15:
Here is what is going on in 1st grade:
reading: we are working on fluency, as well as W questions in small group. Fluency is a common goal, so please remember to read 20 minutes a night
Writing: 5 complete sentences, using transition words and adjectives!
math: telling time to the hour and half hour
science: Arctic habitats and winter seasonal changes
social studies: Famous Virginians ( MLK Jr., Maggie Walker, Arthur Ashe, George Washington, Thomas Jefferson)
Updated 1/10:
We have been introduced to IXL, and a log in has been stapled into your students agenda. This is a platform for many different topics, but in room 102 we are using it for practicing different math concepts. Your students log in is stapled into their agenda pads.
1.Google IXl
2.Use the log in and choose 1st grade
3. Under math topics, please practice any of the time options.
Please keep reading 20 minutes a night and asking who,what,where,why and when questions!
Updated 1/2
Hello guardians! I hope everyone had a nice winter break! Here is some things going on in room 102:
Our sight words are the same as the week before break: some, her, would, make, like
math: we are entering into learning about time to the hour and half hour
science: arctic habitats and animal adaptations
social studies: Famous Virginians, today we will be learning about Maggie Walker, and the next week Arthur Ashe
Reading: Asking W questions (who, what, where, when, why)
Writing: 5 complete sentences!
As always, please keep reading 20 minutes a night, and using moby max as a tool to help with math fact fluency.
Hello Guardians! Interims will go home tomorrow afternoon. Please return signed one of the forms (pink or white). Have a nice, safe and relaxing winter break!
Updated 12/12
Here is what is going on in room 102:
reading: we are working on ending blends, as long as reviewing digraphs. Please keep reading 20 minutes a night!
writing: we are working on narrative pieces, with 5 complete sentences, starting with a capital letter and ending with punctuation.
Math: Our fraction test is going to be 12/18. A study guide will come home this week
Science: We are working on winter seasonal changes and moving into our Arctic animal unit!
Social Studies: Current Virginia symbols ( Richmond, state bird, state flower, state flag)
Interims will come home on 12/18. Please return one signed copy.
Updated 12/5:
Our mini field trip is Friday! We will leave at 9:30, and return around 12:00. Please wear school uniforms.
We are moving along in our studies. Please remember to be reading 20 minutes a night, and practicing fluency by reading out loud. Concerning writing, our goal is 5 complete sentences, starting with a capital letter and ending with punctuation.
Updated 11.29
Our 2nd field trip is coming up! It will be a "mini" field trip December 7th at 10:00 at Forest Park High School to see their Polar Express play. The cost is 6 dollars for students and is due Tuesday 12/4. If you're re interested in chaperoning, and did not attend the pumpkin patch trip, please return the form by Wednesday 12/5, the cost for chaperones is 3$. Please return this yellow form coming home today, and chaperones will be chosen on Wednesday.
Updated 11/26
Hello Porter Families!
We are moving right along in this busy time of year! Here is what we are learning and some important dates.
Reading: S blends (sm,sp,st,sn,sc,sk)
Writing: Transition words, 5 complete sentences
Math: Our test is on 11/29, and then we will begin fractions
Science: Nocturnal animals, animal adaptations.
Social Studies: Test is 11/30
Please keep reading at home every night, and practicing sight words. Students are also working hard on writing complete sentences, starting with a capital and ending with a punctuation mark, with various sentence starters.
Thank you for your support at home!
Updated 11/14
Hello families! Report cards are coming home today in a green folder. In the folder there is the report card on white paper, moby max data to allow you to know what percentage your student has mastered their +/- facts, and a handout on sight word practice for use at home.
Please return the signed green folder as soon as you can.
Thank you!
Updated 11/9
Hello! It was a great first quarter! We are now moving into Quarter 2. Look for report cards to come home Wednesday in a bright green folder.
Updated 11/5
Hello Guardians! We are now entering into the 2 quarter, here is what we are working on.
reading: "L" blends, and comprehension of fictional texts
writing: Narrative writing with 5 complete sentences!
science: nocturnal animals, bats and owls
Social studies: Virginia History:Jamestown, Powhatan and Pocahontas.
Report cards will go home the 14th.
Remember to read 20 minutes a night, and ask comprehension questions to deepen understanding of what is being read!
Updated 10/30
Hello! We have our science test on November 1st! It will cover pumpkin life cycle, plant needs and fall seasonal changes.
As the 1st quarter comes to an end, we look forward to new units, and the writing goal of 5 complete sentences!
Keep reading 20 minutes a night, and thank you for your support at home!
Updated 10/26
Hello Guardians:
Our science test is 11/1! Please keep reading 20 minutes at home and ask comprehension questions. Moby max at home is a great resource to help with fact fluency!
things we are working on:
math: fact fluency (moby max, please keep utilizing at home)
science: test 11/1- fall seasonal changes and pumpkin/plant life
reading: digraphs, comprehension strategies, story elements
writing: 4 complete sentences, we are working on narrative pieces.
Updated 10/22
Hello Guardians! We have our pumpkin field trip tomorrow. Please have your student wear the porter uniform with sneakers. It will be chilly in the morning, so have them also wear a coat. We will be eating lunch there so please have them bring a bagged lunch.
Our pumpkin investigation day is Thursday from 11:15 to 12:30! We need one more volunteer and scales to weigh the pumpkins if anyone has any at home. Thank you! If you are donating supplies you can bring it in Thursday morning, or Wednesday.
Updated 10/16
Important Dates:
Math test- 10/18
Field Trip- 10/23 ( chaperones will be picked tomorrow!)
Pumpkin Investigation Day: 10/25
What we are learning about:
math: math facts, reviewing graphing, comparing numbers
science: fall seasonal changes and pumpkin life cycle
social studies: early Virginia history
reading: guided reading groups, SH,TH,CH blend
writing: 4 complete sentences
A paper explaining pumpkin investigation day has been sent home. The link to sign up is here, or you can see it posted on my webpage
Pumpkin Investigation Day
Please keep reading 20 minutes a day, and a great resource we have introduced in class is called Teach your Monster to Read. Students will have a pink login card stapled into their agenda's. Try it out at home!
Conference Sign Ups:
Conference Sign Up
Conferences- After School
Updated 10/12
Important Dates:
Math test- 10/18
Field Trip- 10/23 ( chaperones will be picked tomorrow!)
Pumpkin Investigation Day: 10/25
A paper explaining pumpkin investigation day has been sent home.The link to sign up is here, or you can see it posted on my webpage
Pumpkin Investigation Day
Please keep reading 20 minutes a day, and a great resource we have introduced in class is called Teach your Monster to Read. Students will have a pink login card stapled into their agenda's. Try it out at home!
Conference Sign Ups:
Conference Sign Up
Conferences- After School
Updated 10/8
Hello Guardians! Our first IA test is Thursday, please review the pink study guide in preparation.
Here is the link to volunteer in our classroom starting in November:
Volunteer Sign Up
you can work with small groups in reading or writing, help organizing, or do some copying.
If you have not signed up for conferences please do so here
Conference Sign Up
Conferences- After School
Updated 10/4
Picture day is Friday! please wear a porter uniform!
Our upcoming social studies test is 10/11 Please keep looking at the study guide that was sent home on the pink paper.
Please remember to return guided reading books daily!!
Here is what we are learning about:
Social Studies: patriotism, symbols, traditions
Math: greater than less than equal to, and math facts
Science: seasonal changes, and the pumpkin life cycle
Reading: guided reading groups ( predictions, and digraphs sh,th,ch)
Writing: Narratives, and 3 complete sentences.
Updated 10/2
Picture day is Friday! Please wear porter uniforms on that day, as well as return forms if needed
We started Moby Max today! This is a website/app to help students with math facts and other challenges. In students red folders today, there is a paper explaining how to access home accounts to practice math facts at home. This is just a way to help students master their facts.
Our social studies guide also went home today!Please complete the guide, and keep at home to study. Our test is 10/11 (Next Thursday)
Updated 9/28
Picture day is Friday! Forms went home in red folders
Our book fair is next week, we will preview the books on Tuesday. Please bring in money if you would like to purchase a book after Tuesday.
Conferences are November 6th! Conference Sign Up
Conference dates during the week after school at 4:15 can be viewed here:
Conferences- After School
Please remember to read 20 minutes a night, and talk/write about what was read.
Links to the back to school nigh videos and presentation are on the 1st grade homepage!
Updated 9/25
Important Dates:
Next week is our book fair! We are going to preview the selection on Tuesday. During the week students will be sent down to purchase books. Family Night is Thursday 6-8 pm
Picture day is Friday 10/5 please look out for picture forms coming home in red folders!
Conferences will be held November 6th. If a time slot during the day does not work for you, please email me individually so we can set up a time before or after school starting mid October.
Here is the sign up genius link for conferences:
Conference Sign Up
Updated 9/24
Back to School Night is tomorrow (9/25) in room 102! Please come to see what our day to day looks like, and get some great information about Porter, and 1st grade.
Conferences will be held November 6th. If a time slot during the day does not work for you, please email me individually so we can set up a time before or after school starting mid October.
Here is the sign up genius link for conferences:
Conference Sign Up
Updated 9/20
Hello Guardians!
Our Back to School Night is Tuesday September 25th at 6:30 in room 102. Please come to learn more about our goals, Porter, and what the day looks like
Remember to read 20 minutes each and every night. On Freckle, math fact practice is very beneficial.
Here is what we are learning about:
Math: greater than, less than, equal to and working on math fact fluency
Science: Seasonal Changes, and pumpkins in the upcoming weeks
Social Studies: Star qualities, traditions, symbols and the American Flag/pledge of Allegiance.
Reading: Just right books, guided reading groups will begin next week!
Writing: Our writing goals are individualized and we aim for 3 complete sentences!
Updated 9/17
Hello Guardians! Thank you for your continuous work at home. Please remember to read 20 minutes each and every night. If you would like to participate, a scholastic order form is going to go home with a note explaining how to purchase reading level appropriate book.
scholastic.com/bookclubs
class code: RMBKY
We are working hard with our patriots on getting to the this webpage, to useful links to play educational games! Please encourage this at home.
We are also starting to use technology with sound, so if you would like to donate headphones for your student to wear, please feel free to label them and bring them in.
Updated 9/12
Today we practiced logging into an app called Freckle with the help of Mr. Fletcher. This is an amazing app where students can practice math fact fluency, along with other core topics in different subjects. To practice at home
1.go to student.freckle.com
2. Type in the name ( first name and first initial of last) and code (festa3) stapled to the inside of your students agenda
3.Click on Assignments, and choose either number facts or fact practice
Have fun!
Updated 9/10
Good Morning Parents! Our sight words this week are:
in
is
you
that
it
We will start our first center rotations this week,and add these to a sight word center!
We are working hard in math on graphing, and this week we will learning about counting forward and backwards within 120, using number grids and hands on manipulatives. Our writing goal for quarter 1 is 3 sentences, so first graders are practicing spacing and capital letters! In science we are using our five senses to observe, and this week will be working with scientific tools!
Remember, please be reading 20 minutes each and every night!
Updated 9/6
Hello Families! We have been working hard on routines in room 102 and concepts such as graphing and making connections. Please remember to read 20 minutes a night, and to bring in a healthy snack for your 1st grader.
Updated 9/4
hello families! I hope you all had a great long weekend. If you have any important forms to return, please do so! We are moving along, and are practicing our first sight words this week:
the
of
and
to
a
Please practice at home!
Updated 8/29
Hello Guardians! We have started creating "my story" circle maps, where students create a thinking map all about themselves. If possible, for Friday please send in pictures of family, interest, and hobbies that your child participates in. Thank you for your support at home!
Updated 8/27
We had a great first day! I loved meeting all the new friends of room 102!
important things to remember:
the red folder and agenda return to school daily. Please always look for the agenda message in order for us to communicate!
blue emergency cards are in red folders: please return as soon as possible!
Agenda money is 6$
Please sign up for Class Dojo using the code from back to school night
Our homework is to read 20 minutes per night!
Welcome to 1st Grade!
I am so excited for this upcoming year and to meet all the new students and families of room 102!
Please come out and tour your new school, meet new teachers and friends!
New Student Orientation: Wednesday 6:30 to 7:30
Meet and Greet: Thursday 3:00- 4:00, bring supplies ( link is on Porter homepage) and 6.00$ for the school agenda
First day of school: August 27th
Back to school night: September 25th