"O" Boy!

Now, about today!!! We had a pretty cool day today in 1st grade... literally!! Our heater wasn't working, but we were fortunate the man came to fix it before the day even ended, leaving us comfy and cozy and WARM!! I must admit, being from IL, I'm NOT used to this weather! In IL when it's cold, it's cold for a long time. When it's hot, it's hot for a long time. There isn't a 40 degree swing in one day!!! That being said... please remember to send jackets for recess time. We are still going out to enjoy the sunshine and get fresh air to clear our minds!
This week we're learning about long o words. When you're reading your AR books at home see if you can find any in the story. Today I sent home an AR progress slip to let you know how many points your child has currently. Please remember he/she needs 3 or more points by Friday, Oct. 31. We will reevaluate and set new goals for the next 6 weeks. We will be getting a new crate of books that are a little more challenging by next Monday, if not before.
Our devotion today was about the Lord's prayer, and also about integrity. We talked about how it's important to do the right thing even when no one is looking. There are always consequences for what we do and say... some are good, and some are not as good. We had a good talk about how Jesus taught His disciples to pray. I always love devotion time... it's so neat to look into their little hearts!!

In math, aside from our regular work, we also a surprise! We got to use our new "wrap-ups" that came with our math program. Here's a picture of what they look like... ask your child to explain how to use one! They are tons of fun and a great way to learn!

LONG overdue!!!

This post isn't about your kids... this post is about you... the parents. I wanted to take the time to thank those of you who have been so caring and supportive. It really means a lot to me, and it also benefits the school morale. I am continually amazed by the Christ-like love and words of encouragement that some have shown me. So... this is just a long overdue word of thanks and appreciation to you from the bottom of my heart.

Habitat pics

My deepest apologies to Rachel! I couldn't get her picture to save and load right! I'm sorry! I can assure you though, that she had a beautiful ocean habitat that she worked very hard on!

Tickled Tuesday!!

Well I sure have a lot of things to post today! Let's back up and talk about Friday first...

I want to send a BIG THANK YOU to Mrs. Albritton, Mrs. Donald and Mrs. Woods for volunteering to do a wonderful project with our class! They read the Pumpkin Gospel, and then we got to paint pumpkins! How cool is that?! The kids had SO much fun, and I really appreciated the ladies taking time out of their busy days to come hang out with us and have some fun! I HIGHLY recommend that you reread the story with your child... it's a great way to share about Jesus and His forgiveness with your child in a fun and hands on way! Here's a few pics from the day:

Okay, moving on to today...


When the bell rang and the kids came in my room I was so tickled at their proud faces! I'm SOOOO PROUD of their habitats! As proud as I am though, I can tell every student was even more proud! We are presenting several a day during science time, so we will not be finished until Friday. The grades will come home on Monday. Thank you for spending time with your child as he/she worked on his/her habitat project... I hope you enjoyed it as much as they did! Here are the presenters from today:

Also, thanks to the Rays who sent a HUGE soap refill... I think we're going to be okay on soap for awhile!!

Today I also had a Saxon Math inservice. Thank you, thank you to Mrs. Woods and Mrs. McGhee for volunteering to stay with the class and do some projects while I was away... I really appreciate it!!

A few reminders and housekeeping items:

*Thursday is the day to wear the Magazine Sale T-Shirt.

*Thursday is the Fall Festival (5-8 p.m.) Please come and support E.A. and have a great time doing it!!

*Thursday I will be out for the day as a friend of my fiance and mine was killed in a head on motorcycle crash Saturday night and we'll be attending the funeral. Please say a prayer for Alan's family if you think of it... he was only 24... and then hug your family and remember that we're not guaranteed tomorrow, so make the most your opportunities to love today.

Computing in Computer Lab!!

Yesterday and today have been regular days in first grade, and that's always a blessing!! We're working on short u sounds and questions in reading and grammar. Today we got to go to the computer lab to work on our math facts. If you want to practice at home with your child, just visit: http://www.sfsocialstudies.com/ . Your child should be able to show you what to click from there! =) Tomorrow is Friday, and that means a spelling test, so please review the words with your child. Also, just a reminder that words with letters written backwards will be counted wrong from this point forward. I've been encouraging the children to really check their work and look for mistakes. Oh, I also wanted to say thank you for reviewing the dress code policy, signing and returning the reminder form... it's always SO great to have parents that are so on the ball!