Dear Parents,
We are down to the last two weeks of school. Thanks again for keeping with us on our blogs and websites until the end! I appreciate your support as we finish up the year.
Here's a bit of information to keep you posted for the end of the year.
Poems and Calendars
I will be collecting the reading calendars and having the students pass of the poems on June 27. If I do not receive your calendar by that date--I will not include it in your reading for the end of the year. Thanks for helping me to get this all finished!
Reading for Ice Cream
Thanks for the help I've gotten so far for the party. I have enough helpers for the party as of now. As far as donations though--I think I am still in need of one more bucket of ice cream and toppings of gummy bears, m&m's, or cookie pieces. If you are able to send any of this in, please let me know by this week. Thanks!
Don't forget that for every ten books your child reads they earn a scoop or they earn toppings. Library cards count for an extra topping too. The last day to turn in reading is June 27.
Field Day
Field Day is on Tuesday next week. Please make sure your child is dressed appropriately for the weather that morning. Sunscreen is always a good thing to put on your child before they come to school this day. Your child is responsible for anything they bring to school that day. They will not need a towel.
If you are interested in helping with field day--please contact the PTA. I'm sure they are willing to take any help they can get for it!
Spelling Bee
We will have our spelling bee next week. We sent home a list of words for you to practice with your child last week. We will be picking the top five from each class and Miss Finlay's class to join us in a class spelling bee. If your child makes it to that level, I'll let you know and you are welcome to come and watch at 9:00 am on June 28. If you have questions on this, please let me know. Please remember this activity is just for fun--it is not meant to cause extra stress for your child.
Thanks again for everything that you do!
Miss Merritt
Monday, June 20, 2011
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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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