All families should have received and returned a parent teacher conference request form. I have done my best to accommodate your preferred conference date/time. You should receive your conference confirmation on Thursday, January 22nd. If you need to reschedule your conference for any reason please contact me as soon as possible.
Price Reading Challenge October 21, 2008
All first graders have been challenged to read 66 books over the next few months as participants in the Price Reading Challenge. Every first grader has received a reading log that should be completed at home. When your child completes their reading log return it to school so that your child can record their books on their Price Penguin Reading Log. Students may use any books that they read independently or with a parent on their reading log. When reading encourage your child to read fluently (as if they are speaking), pause at commas and ending marks, and to read with expression!!!
Graded Assessments September 19, 2008
Please remember to sign and return all graded papers that have the sign and return stamp on them. Those assessments may be needed for your child’s portfolio. All work that does not have the sign and return stamp may be kept at home.
Important Upcoming Events September 12, 2008
Please take note of the following upcoming events….
- Open House is on Tuesday, September 16th at 6:30pm
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Family Night at the Book Fair is Thursday, September 18th. If you are not able to attend Family Night at the Books Fair our class will be going to book fair on Wednesday (Sept. 17th). If you would like for your child to purchase books during that time, please send your child to school with money enclosed in an envelope.
Study Books August 25, 2008
Today your child received their very own study book! The study book is used to assist your child in practicing their vocabulary words (sight words). Your child’s study book will be sent home every night (even if there is not a new page assigned), and it should be returned to school everyday. Students should practice the words/skills in their study book every night. After you complete a page with your child please initial and date it. After your child has completed their assigned study page for the night, it is strongly encouraged to have your child go back and study previous pages.
Parent To Do List August 20, 2008
· Sign and Return all forms in your child’s folder that need to be returned.
· Send in a change of clothing that includes a shirt, pants/shorts, under garments, and socks. Place the clothing in large Ziploc bag. Be sure to write your child’s name on the bag.
· Get a membership for your child at your local New Castle County Public Library
Welcome to First Grade 2008-2009 August 9, 2008
Dear Parents/ Guardians,
Welcome to First Grade! I am looking forward to working with you and your child. We are going to have a busy year full of “hands on” learning. Pleasantville’s ”Back to School Night” will be held on August 19th from 4:00pm – 6:00pm. This will allow you and your child to get a sneak peek of their classroom. Hopefully “Back to School Night” will help to ease some of those first day jitters. For now, continue reading with your child everyday, and brushing up on concepts learned in Kindergarten. Enjoy the rest of your summer!
-Miss Dunlap
Summer Fun!!! July 15, 2008
I hope that your are enjoying your summer! The school year is vastly approaching, to ensure that your child has maintained concepts from the previous year make sure that you are……
- Reading everyday
- Practicing handwriting ( their name, letters, numbers, and keeping a journal)
- Working on Math concepts (number recognition, value, etc. )
-Miss Dunlap
