Homework this week is due on Friday, February 6:
* LIBRARY DAY IS TUESDAY

*  There was some confusion on what is homework and required and what is additional/optional for those students who request more work, or really want to excel.   Students are required to complete their word sort daily and their high frequency words daily listed on the Weekly Homework Organizer Form.  We complete Spelling City activities in class, if the students choose not to complete it during their time given to do so during Centers time it will need  to be completed at home in order to receive the credit for it.

We have been doing the same center work since school began and students need to be completing their writing journal, math journal, sort packet, and Spelling City. Citizenship points are deducted from the overall grade when students choose to not complete their centers work.  Spelling City, Moby Max, FrontRow Ed, Coding, Vocabulary in Spelling City, one minute Timed Fluency Sheet are all optional resources available to use if not assigned as homework for that week.  I hope this clears up any confusion.  

1- Math Homework:  Please have your student log into one of the following programs for their math homework this week:  Moby Max, Front Row Ed, or Xtra Math. I will be pulling the reports at the end of the week for their Math Homework scores. 

2- Reading 20 minutes per day, at least two of these times a week on Raz Kids and taking the comprehension tests by clicking on the question marks after reading the books. I will be pulling the Raz Kids reports on Friday to update the reading scores. 

3- Timed Fluency Practice.  This daily one-minute timed fluency reading will help your student become a fluent reader.  It will also count for reading minutes. 
Click here:    Fluency Week 16 Timing Sheet
4- Word Sort & High Frequency Word homework.  Weekly Homework Organizer Form 

High Frequency Words for this week:  
also
down
make
now
way
see
new
very 
most 

SENTENCE
He has two pigs.

SPELLING SENTENCE  13 POINTS POSSIBLE ON TEST (one point for each correctly spelled word,  5 points for correct uppercase and lowercase letters, 3 points for finger spaces between words, and 1 point for the correct punctuation mark at the end of the sentence.)

SORT GROUPS:
Stars
Triangles
Diamonds
Circles
Hearts

I wanted to post a little note to let you know to be very proud of your kiddo’s.  Even though I was not there, they listened to their substitute and did what she asked of them.  A big thanks to our substitute, Mrs. Sosi-she was wonderful! 

As per the notification from the administration, there was a bomb threat and measures were quickly put into place.  As a staff, we appreciate all of your patience and cooperation during this process.  Please talk with your students and let them know everything is ok.  I will be there with big hugs and reassurance tomorrow.  

No bomb was located and the student responsible will not be returning to Quest.  Please give your cute kiddo’s a big hug tonight from me and let them know I am so proud of them.

We also appreciate the quick response of the Weber County Sherriff Department, Weber County Fire Department, and the multiple K-9 units. We apologize for the lateness of this information, as we were just recently allowed back into the building to access our computers. 

Here are a few updates and reminders:

1- 100 Days Celebration- Friday  Please don’t forget to e-sign the permission slip and send your child with their 100 items.

2- FRIDAY: 
   Spelling and Sort test
   Homework due
   Dollar Dress Down Day
   Early Out 1:00pm


3- Scholastic Book Order is due on January 28th. Our class code is N8TKQ.

The 100th day of school is Friday, January 30th!  We have lots of amazing activities planned for our 100th day of school celebration! I will be sending home permission slips and a list of items if you would like to donate them for our activities.  Please click on the following link, read, print, and sign and return no later than Thursday, January 29th so that your student is able to participate in the daily events.  
100th day permission slip and snack donation list
You may also choose to submit your permission slip electronically by clicking on the following link: 
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/11QsluP-qVQzI8b2M-b_7BcEH2jnSCu91r_cf_Ap2QbA/viewform?usp=send_form

Hello, Wonderful Parents!

Homework this week is due on Friday, January 30th:

** Reminder:  Library Day is Tuesday.  Please remember to send your students library books with them on Tuesday so that they can check out a book. 

1- Math Homework:  
***Please continue practicing with your students the strategy flashcards. After completing the two homework assignments below, your child may if they chose to do more math can log in to FrontRow Ed and begin on the “Counting and cardinality, operations and algebraic thinking tab”  then move on from there.  Our class code is tcri3k
Chapter 6 Lesson 1
Chapter 6 Lesson 2

2- Reading 20 minutes per day, record on reading log. I am asking that at least one day of the week your student reads on Raz Kids and complete the comprehension test at the end of the book.  The comprehension tests are accessed by clicking on the question mark. The student’s total average comprehension score is used for their comprehension grade.  

3- Timed Fluency Practice.  This daily one-minute timed fluency reading will help your student become a fluent reader.  It will also count for reading minutes. 
Click here: HFW 15 Timing Sheet

4- Word Sort & High Frequency Word homework.  Weekly Homework Organizer Form

High Frequency Words for this week:   (For the Homework form please have your student pick the spelling/high frequency words they would like to fill in that section)
see
first
new
very
my
family
made
most
two

SENTENCE of the week:             I like her cat.

SPELLING SENTENCE  13 POINTS POSSIBLE ON TEST (one point for each correctly spelled word,  5 points for correct uppercase and lowercase letters, 3 points for finger spaces between words, and 1 point for the correct punctuation mark at the end of the sentence.)

**Word Sort Groups ** (Please click on your students group to get their weekly sort-also remember to complete all sort activities on the homework organizer including the glue sort for Thursday worth 20 points)
Stars
Triangles
Diamonds
Circles
Hearts

Just a friendly reminder to please send your students with their library books for our Tuesday Library Day. 

I stopped by our classroom this morning and found this on my computer.  Please feel free to share with your students.  It is from our classroom Elf on a Shelf. 

Oliver’s Goodbye Letter 
(or I have copied the text below) 

 

Dear Mrs. Nelson’s 1^st Graders,

 Thank you for letting me be a part of your class.  You have been so much fun to hang out with.  Sorry for some of the messes I made.  Sadly, this is my last day to be in your class.  When you get back to school I will be gone, but, I will have left a gift for you. 

 Tonight when you are asleep, a little Christmas magic is going to happen.  I will make my last report to Santa before he gets on his sleigh and heads around the world to spread Christmas cheer.  When you wake up tomorrow morning I will be gone and presents will be under your tree.  I know there will be presents because I told Santa all about what good boys and girls you are. 

 Merry Christmas Mrs. Nelson’s Class!  I LOVE you!  See you next year!

Oliver  Magic Elf to Mrs. Nelson’s 1^st Grade   Christmas Eve, 2014