Sunday, December 13, 2009
Powerpoint Presentations Part 1
Our first grade class made Powerpoint presentations as a wrap up activity to our holiday social studies unit. Students were asked to make three slides. The first two slides needed to have information the student learned about the holiday and one picture. The third slide needed to have pictures that represented their holiday. Enjoy!
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Mapping
Hello Parents,
Our class has been working on mapping in social studies. I am posting the link that you can type in an address and view maps of the place and the roads. Try it out and have your child show you how to work it.
http://maps.nationalgeographic.com/maps/map-machine
Our class has been working on mapping in social studies. I am posting the link that you can type in an address and view maps of the place and the roads. Try it out and have your child show you how to work it.
http://maps.nationalgeographic.com/maps/map-machine
Sunday, November 1, 2009
More Holidays
So far we have talked about Christopher Columbus and why we celebrate Columbus Day.
We have also talked in depth about Martin Luther King Jr. We did an experiment in class regarding how people might have felt during Martin Luther King's time. We divided the class into boys and girls. During the morning the girls were able to have more freedom and were praised more than the boys. At mid-morning we switched and the boys were praised more and had more freedom. The students may have not been able to see the connection to Martin Luther King, but they were still able to recognize how hard and mean it was to separate the two.
In the upcoming weeks we will be discussing Veteran's Day, Christmas, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and President's Day.
The students are preparing a Power Point Presentation of their favorite Holiday. When the projects are completed we will be inviting family and friends in to view their power points.
We have also talked in depth about Martin Luther King Jr. We did an experiment in class regarding how people might have felt during Martin Luther King's time. We divided the class into boys and girls. During the morning the girls were able to have more freedom and were praised more than the boys. At mid-morning we switched and the boys were praised more and had more freedom. The students may have not been able to see the connection to Martin Luther King, but they were still able to recognize how hard and mean it was to separate the two.
In the upcoming weeks we will be discussing Veteran's Day, Christmas, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and President's Day.
The students are preparing a Power Point Presentation of their favorite Holiday. When the projects are completed we will be inviting family and friends in to view their power points.
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Columbus Day Song
Here is the song we learned in class today about Christopher Columbus. (The song is sung to the tune of "Mary Had A Little Lamb.")
Students sing to your parents, and parents ask you students to sing it to you and then sing along.
COLUMBUS DAY("Mary Had a LIttle Lamb.")
Columbus sailed the ocean blue,
Ocean blue,ocean blue.
Columbus sailed the ocean blue,
In fourteen-ninety-two.
Columbus sailed the ocean blue,
Ocean blue,ocean blue.
I enjoy making discoveries,too.
How about you?
Here is the website we got the song from:
http://columbus-day.123holiday.net/columbus_day_kid_songs.html
Students sing to your parents, and parents ask you students to sing it to you and then sing along.
COLUMBUS DAY("Mary Had a LIttle Lamb.")
Columbus sailed the ocean blue,
Ocean blue,ocean blue.
Columbus sailed the ocean blue,
In fourteen-ninety-two.
Columbus sailed the ocean blue,
Ocean blue,ocean blue.
I enjoy making discoveries,too.
How about you?
Here is the website we got the song from:
http://columbus-day.123holiday.net/columbus_day_kid_songs.html
October Newsletter
Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s),
The first quarter has flown by. I can hardly believe that it is already October. This month will begin Miss Barela’s solo teaching. She will be teaching the class until Thanksgiving break. I will in the building supporting the first grade team during this time. If you have any questions about your child during this time please direct them to Miss Barela. Miss Barela has been doing a fantastic job teaching students.
Here is what we are learning:
Reading: We are working on discussing the sequence of a story (beginning, middle, end) as well as the characters and setting in a story. Students are also practicing using reading strategies (picture clues, text, and re-reading) to solve unknown words in text.
Writing: We are concentrating on 3 of the 7 writing traits. So far we have focused on ideas and word choice. Students will be working on the trait of organization as it relates to writing. Students are still working on writing using complete sentences, finger spaces, capitals at the beginning of sentences, and punctuation at the end of sentences.
Math: We are working on estimation to 100, drawing a picture to solve addition and subtraction word problems, counting by 1’s, 10’s, and 2’s to 100, and discussing numbers with place value (21= 2 tens 1 one).
Social Studies: We are learning about all the holidays.
Science: We are finishing up our weather kit and will be starting our solids and liquids kit.
Our classroom door is always open to parents. If you would like to come in and observe or help out please call me and let me know. I look forward to seeing all of you sometime in the classroom.
If you ever have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call me at 579-3663.
Si usted necesita ayuda en espanol para entender esta carta
por favor llame a este telefoono Arlene Sepulveda 579-3668.
You can visit our class' online newsletter blog for up to date
news and happenings:
http://mrsknightsfirstgradeclass.blogspot.com
In the future this newsletter will be paperless and you
can access it on our classroom blog.
Birthdays
Isabella 24th
Destiny 29th
The first quarter has flown by. I can hardly believe that it is already October. This month will begin Miss Barela’s solo teaching. She will be teaching the class until Thanksgiving break. I will in the building supporting the first grade team during this time. If you have any questions about your child during this time please direct them to Miss Barela. Miss Barela has been doing a fantastic job teaching students.
Here is what we are learning:
Reading: We are working on discussing the sequence of a story (beginning, middle, end) as well as the characters and setting in a story. Students are also practicing using reading strategies (picture clues, text, and re-reading) to solve unknown words in text.
Writing: We are concentrating on 3 of the 7 writing traits. So far we have focused on ideas and word choice. Students will be working on the trait of organization as it relates to writing. Students are still working on writing using complete sentences, finger spaces, capitals at the beginning of sentences, and punctuation at the end of sentences.
Math: We are working on estimation to 100, drawing a picture to solve addition and subtraction word problems, counting by 1’s, 10’s, and 2’s to 100, and discussing numbers with place value (21= 2 tens 1 one).
Social Studies: We are learning about all the holidays.
Science: We are finishing up our weather kit and will be starting our solids and liquids kit.
Our classroom door is always open to parents. If you would like to come in and observe or help out please call me and let me know. I look forward to seeing all of you sometime in the classroom.
If you ever have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call me at 579-3663.
Si usted necesita ayuda en espanol para entender esta carta
por favor llame a este telefoono Arlene Sepulveda 579-3668.
You can visit our class' online newsletter blog for up to date
news and happenings:
http://mrsknightsfirstgradeclass.blogspot.com
In the future this newsletter will be paperless and you
can access it on our classroom blog.
Birthdays
Isabella 24th
Destiny 29th
Monday, September 28, 2009
Class Changes
Hello Parents! Thank you all for being so supportive with the move of some of our classroom students into Mr. De Gunya's class. It has been difficult for students and teachers to adjust to the change. I appreciate your patience and understanding for helping support our students with smaller class sizes. The smaller class size has allowed us to give more one on one attention to our students.
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Picture Day!
Don't forget that picture day is on Friday, September 11th. It is a pre-pay picture day so be sure your student has the photo envelope with money if you would like to purchase pictures. If you have questions please call me.
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
September Spanish Newsletter
Estimados padres,
Les quiero hablar de como voy a calificar los trabajos de su hijo/a. La forma en que los voy a calificar quiero que sea igual a la cartilla de calificaciones que se les envía durante el año. Cuando usted reciba los trabajos de su hijo/a vera un porcentaje y una letra. El significado de cada letra es el siguiente:
Avanzado A (El estudiante excede las metas/expectativas)
Proficiente P (El estudiante cumple con las metas/expectativas)
Básico PP (El estudiante esta progresando hacia las metas/expectativas)
En Progreso U (El estudiante esta empezando a cumplir con las metas/expectativas)
Esto es lo que estamos aprendiendo:
Lectura: Estamos discutiendo la secuencia de un cuento (principio, medio, final) y también los personajes del cuento y donde se lleva a cabo el cuento.
Escritura: Estamos trabajando en poner los deditos entre las palabras para hacer espacio y estar seguros que las palabras están escrita sobre la línea. También en escribir letra mayúscula al comienzo de una oración y terminar la oración con puntos, signo de pregunta o admiración (. ? ! )
Matemáticas: Estamos trabajando en escribir los números hasta el 100, describiendo cual es mayor que o menor que, leer los nombres de los números hasta el 20, y escribir los nombres de los números hasta el 10. Los estudiantes están practicando como resolver problemas verbales haciendo dibujos.
Estudios Sociales: Estamos aprendiendo acerca del Día del Trabajo (Labor Day) y como leer y usar mapas.
Ciencia: Estamos comenzando nuestro kit del clima. Estamos usando nuestros 4 sentidos (tacto, vista, audición y olfato) para registrar el clima. También estaremos haciendo y usando banderas de viento para describir el viento.
La tarea comienza esta semana. Las palabras de dictado de esta semana están aquí incluidas. También les estoy incluyendo una hoja que explica como entrar a una página de Internet donde su hijo/a puede practicar las palabras de dictado usando juegos y mini pruebas.
Nuestra puerta del aula esta siempre abierta para los padres. Si usted gusta en venir y observar o ayudar, por favor hábleme y déjeme saber. Me gustaría verle en algún momento en mi aula.
Si alguna vez usted tiene preguntas o una preocupación,
siéntase libre en habarme al 579-3663 o le puede
hablar a Mrs. Sepúlveda al 579-3668 .
Usted puede visitar nuestro periódico de la clase en la
internet por nuevas noticias y eventos que estén
pasando :http://mrsknightsfirstgradeclass.blogspot.com
En el futuro este periódico será enviado
electrónicamente y usted lo podrá ver por la Internet.
Les quiero hablar de como voy a calificar los trabajos de su hijo/a. La forma en que los voy a calificar quiero que sea igual a la cartilla de calificaciones que se les envía durante el año. Cuando usted reciba los trabajos de su hijo/a vera un porcentaje y una letra. El significado de cada letra es el siguiente:
Avanzado A (El estudiante excede las metas/expectativas)
Proficiente P (El estudiante cumple con las metas/expectativas)
Básico PP (El estudiante esta progresando hacia las metas/expectativas)
En Progreso U (El estudiante esta empezando a cumplir con las metas/expectativas)
Esto es lo que estamos aprendiendo:
Lectura: Estamos discutiendo la secuencia de un cuento (principio, medio, final) y también los personajes del cuento y donde se lleva a cabo el cuento.
Escritura: Estamos trabajando en poner los deditos entre las palabras para hacer espacio y estar seguros que las palabras están escrita sobre la línea. También en escribir letra mayúscula al comienzo de una oración y terminar la oración con puntos, signo de pregunta o admiración (. ? ! )
Matemáticas: Estamos trabajando en escribir los números hasta el 100, describiendo cual es mayor que o menor que, leer los nombres de los números hasta el 20, y escribir los nombres de los números hasta el 10. Los estudiantes están practicando como resolver problemas verbales haciendo dibujos.
Estudios Sociales: Estamos aprendiendo acerca del Día del Trabajo (Labor Day) y como leer y usar mapas.
Ciencia: Estamos comenzando nuestro kit del clima. Estamos usando nuestros 4 sentidos (tacto, vista, audición y olfato) para registrar el clima. También estaremos haciendo y usando banderas de viento para describir el viento.
La tarea comienza esta semana. Las palabras de dictado de esta semana están aquí incluidas. También les estoy incluyendo una hoja que explica como entrar a una página de Internet donde su hijo/a puede practicar las palabras de dictado usando juegos y mini pruebas.
Nuestra puerta del aula esta siempre abierta para los padres. Si usted gusta en venir y observar o ayudar, por favor hábleme y déjeme saber. Me gustaría verle en algún momento en mi aula.
Si alguna vez usted tiene preguntas o una preocupación,
siéntase libre en habarme al 579-3663 o le puede
hablar a Mrs. Sepúlveda al 579-3668 .
Usted puede visitar nuestro periódico de la clase en la
internet por nuevas noticias y eventos que estén
pasando :http://mrsknightsfirstgradeclass.blogspot.com
En el futuro este periódico será enviado
electrónicamente y usted lo podrá ver por la Internet.
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Spelling Homework Week 8/31/09
August 31, 2009
1. dad
2. sad
3. back
4. nap
5. tap
6. sack
Review Words
7. man
8. mat
Sight Words
9. too
10. over
For a FUN way to practice your spelling words at home, just:
1. Log on to http://www.spellingcity.com/
2. Click on the blue Find A List tab at the top of the home page.
3. Select the Search by Teacher button and type Knight.
4. Select Heather Knight, Turman Elementary from Search Results.
5. Click on Heather Knight under “Registered Teachers”.
6. Select the current weekly list for Spelling or Vocabulary words.
7. Choose Test Me, Teach Me, Play a Game, or even print out a Handwriting Worksheet to practice writing your spelling and vocabulary words!
1. dad
2. sad
3. back
4. nap
5. tap
6. sack
Review Words
7. man
8. mat
Sight Words
9. too
10. over
For a FUN way to practice your spelling words at home, just:
1. Log on to http://www.spellingcity.com/
2. Click on the blue Find A List tab at the top of the home page.
3. Select the Search by Teacher button and type Knight.
4. Select Heather Knight, Turman Elementary from Search Results.
5. Click on Heather Knight under “Registered Teachers”.
6. Select the current weekly list for Spelling or Vocabulary words.
7. Choose Test Me, Teach Me, Play a Game, or even print out a Handwriting Worksheet to practice writing your spelling and vocabulary words!
Week 8/31/09 Newsletter
Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s),
I wanted to talk to you about the grading scale that I am going to start using on papers. I am trying to match my grades to our report cards. When you get your child’s paper home it will have a percentage grade and a letter. Here is what the letter means:
Advanced A (Student is exceeding grade level expectations)
Proficient P (Student is meeting grade level expectations)
Partially Proficient PP (Student is working toward grade level expectations)
Unsatisfactory U (Student has a good start toward grade level expectations)
Here is what we are learning:
Reading: We are working on discussing the sequence of a story (beginning, middle, end) as well as the characters and setting in a story.
Writing: We are working on putting finger spaces between words and making sure the words are written on the line. We are also working on having capitals at the beginning of our sentences and punctuation (. ? !) at the end. Students are using a BME (beginning, middle, end) plan.
Math: We are working on writing our numbers to 100, describing numbers as greater or less than, reading number words to 20, and writing number words to 10. Students are still practicing how to solve word problems by drawing a picture.
Social Studies: We are learning about Labor Day and how to read and use maps.
Science: We are starting our weather kit. We will be talking about using our four senses (touch, sight, hearing, and smell) to record the weather. We will also be making and using a wind flag to describe the wind.
Homework starts this week. The spelling list for this week is attached. I have also attached a sheet explaining how to go to a spelling website for students to practice their words using games and tests. Our classroom door is always open to parents. If you would like to come in and observe or help out please call me and let me know. I look forward to seeing all of you sometime in the classroom.
If you ever have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call me at 579-3663.
Si usted necesita ayuda en espanol para entender esta carta
por favor llame a este telefoono Arlene Sepulveda 579-3668.
You can visit our class' online newsletter blog for up to date
news and happenings:
http://mrsknightsfirstgradeclass.blogspot.com
In the future this newsletter will be paperless and you
can access it on our classroom blog.
I wanted to talk to you about the grading scale that I am going to start using on papers. I am trying to match my grades to our report cards. When you get your child’s paper home it will have a percentage grade and a letter. Here is what the letter means:
Advanced A (Student is exceeding grade level expectations)
Proficient P (Student is meeting grade level expectations)
Partially Proficient PP (Student is working toward grade level expectations)
Unsatisfactory U (Student has a good start toward grade level expectations)
Here is what we are learning:
Reading: We are working on discussing the sequence of a story (beginning, middle, end) as well as the characters and setting in a story.
Writing: We are working on putting finger spaces between words and making sure the words are written on the line. We are also working on having capitals at the beginning of our sentences and punctuation (. ? !) at the end. Students are using a BME (beginning, middle, end) plan.
Math: We are working on writing our numbers to 100, describing numbers as greater or less than, reading number words to 20, and writing number words to 10. Students are still practicing how to solve word problems by drawing a picture.
Social Studies: We are learning about Labor Day and how to read and use maps.
Science: We are starting our weather kit. We will be talking about using our four senses (touch, sight, hearing, and smell) to record the weather. We will also be making and using a wind flag to describe the wind.
Homework starts this week. The spelling list for this week is attached. I have also attached a sheet explaining how to go to a spelling website for students to practice their words using games and tests. Our classroom door is always open to parents. If you would like to come in and observe or help out please call me and let me know. I look forward to seeing all of you sometime in the classroom.
If you ever have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call me at 579-3663.
Si usted necesita ayuda en espanol para entender esta carta
por favor llame a este telefoono Arlene Sepulveda 579-3668.
You can visit our class' online newsletter blog for up to date
news and happenings:
http://mrsknightsfirstgradeclass.blogspot.com
In the future this newsletter will be paperless and you
can access it on our classroom blog.
Welcome Parents
Dear Parents and Guardians:
My name is Heather Knight and I will be your child’s teacher this year. I am looking forward to a great year full of success, hard work, and fun! I have been working at Turman Elementary School since 2001. I am eager to be working with your child! I am very fortunate this year to host a student teacher Miss Angelina Barela. Miss Barela attended Turman when it first opened. She will be in our classroom until then end of December. Please welcome her to our Turman family. This blog will serve as our online class newsletter as well as an online destination to periodically view what is going on in our classroom.
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