Dear Parents,
I have a lot of information for you this week! Please let me know if you have any questions on it!
Thanks
Please let all of the grandparents that were able to come that I am grateful they could make it! I appreciate your support in this activity! Also, thanks to those who sent in cookies, milk, and supplies! It helps out so much!
Fundraiser
Today the fundraiser packets are coming home. I am still learning about this--so as I learn more, I will update this. Our fundraiser runs from Sept. 8-19th. The envelopes are due back by the 19th or sooner! Thanks for helping support our PTA!
Math Night
Our school is having math community night on October 1! This night is for parents to learn how to work with their children to help them better understand math. You will be able to attend three 20 minute classes that evening and you will have some excellent teachers: the foothills staff.
I will also be teaching at math night--I know this is when we are off track, but there will be some valuable information this evening. I encourage you if you are able to come and participate! Thanks for supporting our school as we try to strengthen our schools math programs!
First Grade Program
I just wanted to give you a heads up for your calendar--the first grade program is coming on October 23. We are doing it earlier this year because we will be having it at Bingham High School and with scheduling, this was the date that worked.
More information will follow on this--keep posted as it comes!
Volunteer Opportunities
I have started working on getting ready for my videoing for National Board Certification. If any of you are at all interested in helping to record--I could use some help! I have a few options of directions to go, but if any of you are good at recording or know the ins and outs, I would appreciate your advice! Thanks for helping me to become a better teacher!
Thanks again for all the things you do to help your children. They are making great progress. I enjoy seeing them grow!
Miss Merritt
Monday, September 8, 2008
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Writing Prompt
This weekly writing prompt is to give you some ideas of things you can write about at home. To make this time more meaningful, maybe have a writing night once a week and have a writing journal that your child can use at home. Have them answer the prompt (it doesn't have to be polished and perfect--our goal is to just write). Modeling along with your child can motivate them to write more! I find that it usually works best with the kids to give them a time limit (like 10-15 minutes). That way they are writing for a duration and if they go longer, that is fine. But--usually when we have to stop at a time limit--there are a few of them that really want to keep going. Share the writing after as you have your child read it to you. It is not a required assignment, but if you'd like to turn it in you may send in the writing with the homework and I'd love to read it. Maybe I can put up a few selections on the blog each week as we see some excellent pieces! Thanks for helping make your children better writers!
Prompt #2
Opinion Writing
Tell about your favorite treat. It needs an introduction sentence (ie There are many different kinds of treats.), an opinion (ie My favorite treat is a chocolate chip cookie.), at least 3 reasons supporting why (ie Chocolate chip cookies are nice and sweet. When they come out of the oven, they warm my stomach up. Chocolate chip cookies go good with a glass of milk.), then they need a closing sentence (ie Chocolate chip cookies are my favorite treat.)
Prompt Week #1
Narrative Story (needs a beginning, middle, and an end)
Write a story about the wind. It can be a real life story that happened to you or a story that you make up. Make sure to include a beginning, middle, and an end.
May Poems
Seed, Sprout, Flower
A seed is planted:
First a sprout,
then stem,
and leaves,
and buds
come out.
Buds grow bigger,
smelling sweet,
bees and birds come
'round to eat.
Bees and birds
help flowers spread
their new seeds on
the garden bed...
A seed is planted.
~Helen H. Moore
Friends
Tall friends, short friends,
Skinny and wide;
Red haired, black haired,
Side by side.
Old friends, young friends,
And in-betweens;
Moms and Grandpas,
Tots and teens.
From Washington
To Delaware
Friends are found
Most anywhere.
~Janet C. Miller
About Miss Merritt
I am originally from Blackfoot, Idaho. I love small towns! I attended BYU-Idaho for my undergraduate studies and received my Masters degree through Southern Utah University. I recently passed my National Boards and am glad to say I am a National Board Certified Teacher. I love learning and enjoy helping others love it too! This will be my 8th year teaching 1st grade.
I love reading! When I was younger, I used to work in libraries and I have developed a great love of childrens books. I love books by Barbara Park, Eric Carle, and Audrey Wood. I have currently been reading classics like Charles Dickens' Great Expectations.
I love the outdoors as well. I love camping and hiking, but I also love traveling and seeing new places. I am a big fan of the beach and I love swimming! I have been to Thailand a few times (my mom is from there!) and I love to see the world. Every year I have a goal to go on a vacation somewhere new.
I love reading! When I was younger, I used to work in libraries and I have developed a great love of childrens books. I love books by Barbara Park, Eric Carle, and Audrey Wood. I have currently been reading classics like Charles Dickens' Great Expectations.
I love the outdoors as well. I love camping and hiking, but I also love traveling and seeing new places. I am a big fan of the beach and I love swimming! I have been to Thailand a few times (my mom is from there!) and I love to see the world. Every year I have a goal to go on a vacation somewhere new.
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