Hi Parents!

Our school has chosen to offer participation in the Bus Safety Poster Contest.  It is optional.  I found out about this after I made the homework. It can be used in place of any 4 star choice on the board. I have a lot of students who like to do art and I thought it would be cool if we could enter this contest. If you choose to do this contest the poster is due September 18^th. Thank you for considering! Mrs. Grecko

Here are the main requirements.  Please see the attachment for further guidelines:

– 11×17 or 12×18 on heavy paper (poster or tag board)

– Freehand written letters only

– Nothing glued or attached to poster

– Name and school information should NOT be on the front

– Poster must be entirely done by the student

– At least part of a yellow school bus must be included

– Must follow the theme and include the phrase below with exact punctuation (hyphen & exclamation point)

My Driver – My Safety Hero!

Contestants must illustrate above theme only. Every poster and slogan must harmonize with the contest theme.

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We had a busy, eventful week. I know the kids will be happier when we are back on our regular schedule next week.

If you didn’t get a chance to turn in your homework for last week, you have until Monday to do so. We had a 100% return their baggy book bags! I was so excited that everyone had a partner today to read with.

Next week’s focus:

Reading: Comparing Non-fiction and Fiction

Writing: Narratives

Phonics: final s-blends

Math: Place Value & Word Problems

Social Studies: Continents & Oceans

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Hi Parents!

I hope everyone has a great Labor Day weekend. Here is what is on tap for next week.

Welcome to our class a new student! Journey Johnson joined us this week. We now have 21 students in our class!

Mon. No School

Tues. Regular day

Wed-Fri.- Cogat Testing and different lunch and Specials time.

Lunch- 10:57-11:27

Specials- 12:20-1:05

Arrival and dismissal times remain the same. J

I’m attaching the 5 star homework, the Phonics sheet and Cogat letter.

During the 3 days of Cogat testing it is very important that you get to school on time. If you child arrives after we have begun testing he/she will have to wait until we finish a section before they can enter our classroom. We will eat snack and have a break after the testing. I’m asking that quiet board games (non electronic & non violent) be sent in for after our testing time.

We are having problems with students arriving at the tardy bell and needing breakfast. Breakfast ends @7:45. The first bell rings @7:10. FYI- there is hardly anyone in carline from 7:10-7:30. When you show up late, your child has less time to do the before school activities which includes- breakfast, morning assignments, library, walking club and before school unpacking. We start our morning lessons @8:05. Please consider arriving a little earlier, or let them ride the bus!

Upcoming dates:

September 13^th– Walking Club Wednesdays start for First Grade 7:20-7:40 in the gym

September 15^th– Picture Day- Everyone will get their picture taken whether they purchase a packet or not. (More info to come)

Next Week’s Focus-

Reading- Literary Key Details

Writing- Narratives

Math- Place Value

Phonics- s-family blends

Social Studies- Landforms

FYI- A snack is a snack, not a meal. I prefer water only to drink and a small item to eat that takes no longer than 5-10min. During our regular school day we eat and work during our Reading Workshop. It’s only during testing and unusual schedule days do we have a dedicated snack break. Unfortunately we just don’t have the time. 😉

Thank you again for sharing your child with me!

Mrs. Grecko

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