November 3rd

First I want to apologize for getting behind. So sorry!!!

Last Friday the students had a great time going to Raintree, the Jungle Gym and then at their party! I will post some pictures up soon!

Don't forget the P.A.T. meeting tomorrow night!! We want our class to win a pizza party!!

Caught being Good & Fair Trip

DILLON HALEY RECEIVED THE CAUGHT YOU BEING GOOD AWARD ON 9-3-08

HE RECEIVED HIS AWARD FOR MAKING NEW FRIENDS AT A NEW SCHOOL

FIELD TRIP TO THE FAIR

Hello!

Dear Parents,

Thank you for encouraging your child to read nightly. There is no REQUIRED number of books for first or any grade.

Reading involves hundreds of small skills integrated to help correctly pronounce words and to comprehend the meaning.

Each first grader begins at his/her own level. A book is appropriate if help is needed on only one or two words in the book. Stopping to sound out words or ask for help on sight words slows down enjoyable independent reading.

A reasonable time expectation for early elementary is about ten to fifteen minutes of reading in a quiet environment.

How are we doing??? From my perspective, I've noticed improved word recall and expression during the first four weeks of school Most pupils have read 60 books or about three short books a day.

God Bless you,

Mrs. Mildred

WHO WAS CAUGHT BEING GOOD???

Sorry, I am getting behind!! I am posting pictures from Chapel this week and last!!



Last week at Chapel Mrs. Mildred finished her lesson on memories and God's love.

Neal was Caught being good last week!!!

Neal was caught picking up a paper clip spill

Congratualtions Neal!!!!

Jordan was Caught being good this week!!!

Jordan was caught picking up a paper clip spill

Congratualtions Jordan!!!!

Today's Chapel was lead by Mrs. Jodi, she did a great job!! She taught her lesson from

Ephesians 6:10-11 THE ARMOR OF GOD

10: Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11:Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes.

Letter from Mrs. Mildred

Dear Parents,

I rejoice at the talented children you've sent to Covenant Acadmey. I pray God's blessing on your family. I thank you for your support. Please feel free all year to offer suggestions.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Mildred

Mrs. Mildred would like you to practice the First Grade Prayer Song at home!!!

For mother's love & father's care.

For food to eat & clothes to wear.

For home & school & friends who share.

We thank you Lord."

Chapel Today

Today's verse from chapel was:

Hebrews 13:16

And don’t forget to do good and to share with those in need. These are the sacrifices that please God.

Mrs. Mildred read the book:

The Best Kid in the World, a SugarLoaf Book

When SugarLoaf discovers that her parents once bestowed the Best Kid in the World Award on her brother, her first thought is:
But...
but...
but what about me?
She wants to be the Best Kid in the World, so she decides to be so very helpful that her parents can't not give the award to her. However, every one of SugarLoaf's good deeds ends in disaster, and it seems that the award is farther away from her grasp than ever. But what she doesn't realize is that trying counts for a lot, so she might have a better chance at taking the Best Kid in the World throne than she imagines.

Letter from Mrs. Mildred

Dear Parents,

Each day your child will participate in a wide variety of mathematics activities. Your child will learn through hands-on experiences, discussion, and exploration. The new learning will be reinforces through carefully considered practice.

Our day begins with the Meeting. This is a time when we practice a wide variety of everyday skills. The children answer questions about the calendar, the daily number pattern, the weather, the attendance graph, time, & money. A "Student of the Day" assists with special tasks.

The next part of Math 1 is The Lesson. During The Lesson a new concept is presented through discussion and an activity. Concepts and skills in Math 1 include computation, problem-solving strategies, pattern identification, measurement, geometry, money, time, fractions, graphs, & charts.

Number facts are introduced using fact stratgies. We will practice the facts in class using fact cards & fact sheets. Your child will also practice the number facts at home using fact sheets. Children are encouraged to continue practicing the number facts at home using games & activities.

After each lesson we will practice the new learning, as well as concepts previously introduced, through guided written practice. The children complete and correct Side A of a practice sheet in class. Side B is your child's homework. Most problems on Side B have a corresponding problem on Side A.

Your child will have math homework four nights a week. Please assist your child by reading the problems on Side B, if necessary. Allow your child to arrive at the answers independently. Check your child's work & help your child correct mistakes. If you helped your child with a problem, please circle the problem number to let me know that this is a difficult question. IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOUR CHILD RETURN THE HOMEWORK THE NEXT DAY.

Assesment of your child's progress occurs every five lessons. Each written assessment includes skills you child has been practicing throughout the year. We will strive for 80 percent mastery on all assessments. Any missed objectives will be reviewed and retaught. During our conferences, I will share with you my observations about your child's progress.

Please contact me (at home) if you have any questions about the program or your child's progress.

Sincerely,

Mrs. M