NO SCHOOL - Tuesday, November 4

This is a gentle reminder that there will be NO SCHOOL on Tuesday, November 4.

Schedule for the Week of 11/3 - 11/7

Monday (A) - Music

Tuesday (B) - Music and Art

Wednesday (C) - PE*

Thursday (D) - Media Center*

Friday (A) - Music

Please remember to bring gym shoes on days we have PE and return library books on days we visit the media center.

Happy Halloween!

Thank you so much to all the families that joined us in Room 112 today!  The children had an amazing time and were so excited to do all of the activities! A special thank you goes Mrs. PP for all of her hard work in organizing our classroom party.

Since I was not able to take any pictures of the party or the parade, if anyone has any pictures they would like to share, could you please send them to me so I can include them on the blog?

Thank you in advance and from all of the First Grade team, Happy Halloween!

Halloween Reminders

This is a gentle reminder that the Annual Harlan Halloween Costume Parade will take place tomorrow, Friday, October 31 at 10:15am.  All families are welcome to attend.

Also, our classroom party will begin at 10:45am, following the parade.  Our party will run though 11:45am.  Again, all families are welcome to attend the classroom party.  Questions regarding the classroom party can be sent to myself or our class Room Parent.

Below is a section of the Harlan Happening Newsletter from Mrs. Thompson regarding Halloween.  If you are not receiving her newsletters, please visit our school website to sign up, or contact me for assistance.

This year, due to the half day on October 31^st, our Halloween Parade will begin at 10:15 a.m. We want to make the morning fun and not scary for our youngest students, so we have developed a few “Costume Rules.”

• All costumes need to be age-appropriate for elementary students.
• Costumes should not be based on making fun of real people, real human traits or cultures.
• Avoid any costumes that have fake blood or gore – too scary for our younger students.
• If your child is wearing an historical costume, make sure that it does not present misinformation or inaccuracies. 

Students MAY NOT under any circumstances bring toy guns, knives, swords or other weapons to school, even if they are parts of their costumes.  Masks are fine as long as the students can see clearly through them. 

Parents are welcome to attend, take pictures, and even dress in costume!  Additional parking will be available in the back of the school building.

Please remember that Friday, Oct. 31 is a half day of school.  There is NO SCHOOL in the afternoon.  The children will be dismissed at 12:10pm.

Illnesses in our Grade Level

There have been several reported cases of illnesses in our grade level recently.  This includes colds, fevers, pneumonia and strep throat.  Please be on the lookout for symptoms of illness in your child.  If you have any questions, please let me know.

Thank you in advance for your continued diligence in monitoring your child and keeping them home when sick. 

Mystery Readers

We have had some amazing readers join us in Room 112!  Thank you so much to those of you were have volunteered your time!  

Thank you Mrs. KB for the story and the treats!

We loved your book, Mrs. AA!

Even though my camera died and I was not able to get a picture, thank you to Mrs. NB for reading and teaching us a few words in Japanese!

Schedule for the Week of 10/27 - 10/31

Monday (D) - Media Center*
Tuesday (A) - Music
Wednesday (B) - Music and Art
Thursday (C) - PE*
Friday (D) - Media Center*

Please remember to return library books on days we visit the media center and bring gym shoes on days we
have PE.

Tuesday, October 28
Bower's Farm Field Trip   12 - 3PM


Friday, October 31
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
Harlan Costume Parade 10:15 - 10:30AM
Classroom Party 10:30 - 11:30AM
Dismissal at 12:10PM

Math Workshop Games

In differentiated math, we have been learning new concepts through lots of hands on exploration!

Here are some of the games we have practiced!

Froggy Hop

The children use a number line and to dice - one with dots and the other with plus and minus signs. Each player takes turns rolling both dice. They then move up or down the number line the number of spaces that to their dice indicate. The first person to get to 30 is the winner.

Another game we enjoyed was What's the Difference?

Here each player has their own stack of cards 0 to 10. Each player would then flip over their top card and place that many counters in a row above their decks. The players would then match counters from each row until there were extra ones left in one of the rows. We learned that this is the difference between the two numbers!

We also enjoyed Penny Plate, where we roll the dice to see how many pennies we can put on our plate. We then exchange every group of five for a nickel. The person with the most money at the end of the game is the winner!

Please know that photos from the differentiated math class may have students from other class rooms that join us for math. These are not new students to our classroom.

Field Trip Reminder

This is a gentle reminder that we will be going on our first field trip tomorrow, Tuesday, October 28.

I apologize for the flyer that went home on Friday which gave the correct date of October 28, but listed the day as a Monday.

If you are joining us on our field trip to Bower's farm, please meet us there by 12:20 p.m. tomorrow.

Thank you in advance and I look forward to our first field trip!

Please remember to send your child to school in their green class shirts!

Updates coming soon...

I plan to update the blog with lots of pictures this weekend.  Stay tuned to see what we have been up to in room 112!

Pumpkin Carving Tools

I have three sets of carving tools that have been left at school.  Two of the sets, one purple and one orange have names on them so I know who to send them home with.  I still have an orange set of tools with no name.  If you sent in a set of orange, plastic carving tools and they have not come home, please let me know.

Thank you in advance!

Bowers Farm Field Trip Chaperones

Do to the number of chaperone requests for our farm field trip, the First Grade team is going to open the trip to all parents who would like to join us next Tuesday, Oct. 28.  We will be leaving Harlan at 12:10pm and meeting all parent volunteers at the farm by 12:20pm.

If you are interested in joining us, please see the below address for Bowers Farm.  Last year was very cold, so please remember to dress your children for outdoor weather.

We will see you next week down on the farm!

Bowers Farm
1219 E Square Lake Rd, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304

(248) 341-6475

First Grade Math Packets

For those students who are in first grade math with myself or Mrs. Cibor, please look for this week's math packet to come home tomorrow. The packets were not able to be put in the students folder in time today.

This week's package will include four activities, with Monday's to be played any day you have available this week.

Thank you for your understanding!

Pumpkin Reminders

Thank you to all those families who were able to donate items or their time for our Pumpkin Day celebration tomorrow!

If you have not already done so, please remember to send in any items that you have volunteered to school tomorrow, Tuesday, October 21.  All scales and carving sets will be returned on the same day.

Also, this note was meant to be sent home in the red folders this afternoon. I did not get a chance to do that, so here is an idea that the first grade teachers came up with this weekend.

Thank you in advance!

Field Trip Chaperones Needed

Our class will be visiting Bowers farm on Tuesday, October 28.  we are looking for 5 parent volunteers to join us form12:10 - 2:45.  We will be meeting all volunteers at the farm.  If you are interested, please use the below SgnUp Genius link.

Thank you very much!  We will be both inside and outside, so please remember to dress according to the weather.  Last year it was very cold in those barns! :)

Bowers Farm
1219 E Square Lake Rd, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304

Bowers Farm Chaperones

Schedule for the Week of 10/20 - 10/24

Monday (C) - PE*
Tuesday (D) - Media Center*
Wednesday (A) - Music
Thursday (B) - Music and Art
Friday (C) - PE*

*Please remember to bring gym shoes on days we have PE and return library books on days we visit the media center.

Tuesday, October 21 - Pumpkin Day!

Thank you to all the families that were able to sign up to volunteer or send in supplies for Pumpkin Day!  We are still looking for 2 more sets of children's pumpkin carving tools.  These will be returned at the end of the day.  If you are able and willing to send a set in, please use the sign up link below.

Thank you in advance!

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0448aaa92eaaff2-pumpkin

Pumpkin Day - Tuesday. October 21

Hello Room 112 Families!

Pumpkin day 2014 is just around the corner!  We are planning an educational day full of awesome pumpkin activities.  we need the following support from you to help mike it happern:

5 Parent Volunteers from 9 - 11am on Tuesday, October 21
5 Large Pumpkin Donations
5 carving Tool Sets (these will will be returned)
1 Bathroom Scale (this will be returned)

Please use the below link to sign up and be sure to click on "Kefgen."  If you have any questions, please let me Know.  I am really excited  to a great Pumpkin Day!  Charlie Brown refernce intended :)

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0448aaa92eaaff2-pumpkin

Specials Schedule for the Week of 10/14 - 10/17

Monday (B) - Music & Art
Tuesday (C) - PE*
Wednesday (D) - Media Center*
Thursday (A) - Music
Friday (B) - Music & Art

*Please remember to bring gym shoes on days we have PE and return library books on days we visit the media center.

Popcorn Day - Tomrrow, Oct. 14

This is a gentle reminder that it will be Popcorn day tomorrow, Oct. 14.  Each bag will cost $0.50.

If you do not want your child to have popcorn tomorrow, please let me know as I have extra money in case a friend forgets theirs.

Thank you! 

Calling All Creative Parents!

I am looking for help with our October bulletin board.  The board will be displaying our I Spy Book of Solids.  If you are creative and willing to help design and assemble our bulletin board, please let me know.  I have a few ideas, but I am open to all suggestions!

I would like to have the board completed by the middle of next week if possible.

I am looking forward to what Room 112 comes up with!

Harlan Spirit Week

Monday - Mixed Up Monday

Tuesday - Crazy Hair Day

Wednesday - Wacky Socks Day

Thursday - Pajama Day

Friday - Harlan Spirit Day (wear your class shirt to school)

The Fall Frolic will be held this Friday from 6-8pm. I hope to see everyone there for food, fun and time with friends!

Specials Schedule for the Week of 10/6-10/10

Monday (A) - Music

Tuesday (B) - Music & Art

Wednesday (C) - PE*

Thursday (D) - Media Center*

Friday (A) - Music

* Please remember to bring gym shoes on days that we have PE and return library books on days we visit the Media Center. Thank you!