AIR FORCE AERO SPACE MUSEM FIELD TRIP TOMORROW!!!!

Posted on May 15, 2017 by darsie.vella
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Tomorrow is the big day for our Hill Aerospace Museum field trip.  Here are a few reminders to help your student have a successful, enjoyable day:

1- WHITE uniform shirt and uniform pants. 
2- Good shoes for walking.
3- Labeled HOME lunch, include plastic utensils, paper towel, etc.  
(NO microwaves will be available)
4- Arrive on time.  Buses will depart at 8:45am, expected return around 1:00pm. Chaperones should plan on riding the bus with their assigned students unless other arrangements have been made with your student’s teacher.
5- Please have a good filling breakfast! We will be in a fun, engaging presentation with the times and classes AS FOLLOWS:
9:30-10:15  Nelson class & Vella group (Chaperone Shaylee)
10:15-11:00 Bischoff class & Vella group (Chaperone Lisa and Andrea)
11:00-11:45 Hills/Teichert class & Vella group (Chaperon Debbie)
11:45-12:30 Dunmeyer class & Vella group (Chaperone Braden)

  • Parent Chaperones: Please bring a backpack or bag to carry the lunches of the students in your group.  And a lunch for yourself. 
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Homework for May 15th -19th

Posted on May 15, 2017 by darsie.vella
Home Bear
  • LAST WEEK OF HOMEWORK!!!! THERE IS ONLY 1 COMPONENT FOR HOMEWORK THIS WEEK…YEAH!!!!

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1-READ, READ, READ!!! Then record your minutes on your reading calendar. The library reading challenge is over so no need to report minutes there. I will be taking your student’s reading log Friday, May 19th for grading purposes.
  •  Thursday, May 11th was the last day sent home ” Baggy Books.” If your student didn’t turn in ALL the books he/she has used Friday, May 11th just know that I and Mrs. Sharp have begin inventory checks and will begin assessing return fees based on the non-returned books.  These books are VERY costly to purchase, especially the colored ones I personally purchased for my classroom. These books must be purchased in sets which run between $35-$45 per set at last count. Any fees for these lost or damaged books need to be paid to the office NO LATER THAN Wednesday, May 24th.

  • ALL first grade students will continue to be given a comprehensive HIGH FREQUENCY spelling and reading test. These HIGH FREQUENCY WORDS, are the words we have been using for spelling tests throughout the year. They can be found, in case you want to make flash cards, on my blog under the HOMEWORK TAB.
  • I am giving you a heads up so you can begin to STUDY THEM NOW!! Also any make-up tests will be given as time permits which includes student recess. PLEASE MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO HAVE YOUR STUDENT HERE ALL DAY EVERYDAY, AND PLEASE BE ON TIME!
Monday, May 15th
because, back, where, know, little, such, even, much, our, love, must, here, went, find, use, long, go, good, write, me

Wednesday, May 17th
man, too, any, day, same, right, look, think, words, around, another, came, work, three
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Important Reminders and Up Coming Events

Posted on May 12, 2017 by darsie.vella
  • 1– FRIDAY:
   Homework due- Last chance to turn in last weeks packets for credit
 
  • 2-  1st Grade field trip to the Hill Aerospace Museum on Tuesday, May 16th. Please have your student(s) wear their white uniform shirt with uniform pants etc.
  • Please watch the weather, as it can still be a little unpredictable this time of year. Your student may need to wear a light jacket. ALL STUDENTS NEED TO BRING 100% DISPOSABLE SACK  LUNCH LABELED WITH THEIR  NAME. LUNCH WILL NOT BE PROVIDED FOR THEM. 
  • Below is the most current chaperone list I have. If you would like to volunteer, but aren’t on my list, just let me know as we still need a few more.  Please plan on being to school by 8:30 to get your assigned group and for any last minute up dates. Buses will depart no later than 9:00 and return around 1:00.  Volunteers, please bring a backpack or large bag to carry your group’s DISPOSABLE SACK LUNCHES.
  • Debbie-Conner
  • Lisa-Cid
  • Andrea-Kaitlyn
  • Braden-Kasen
  • Shaylee-Ryder
3-Patriotic Concert Wednesday, May 17th: Student attire will be RED SHIRTS and uniform pants.  Any patriotic accessories are encouraged!! (Please avoid any tall accessories, such as tall hats, that could potentially block the view of other children standing behind your child.)   
PARENT/FAMILY PERFORMANCE – 6:00-7:00 (doors will open at 5:40) in the Q1 gym (PLEASE PLAN TO BRING YOUR OWN CHAIRS AND/OR BLANKETS FOR SEATING; CHAIR SEATING WILL BE TOWARD THE BACK OF THE GYM, BLANKETS UP FRONT).
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Mission K-9 Rescue Service Project

Posted on May 12, 2017 by darsie.vella
This year our 1st grade students have been donating coins for Mission K9 Rescue. We will be presenting their donation during our Patriotic Program on Wednesday, May 17th. Donations are still being collected. Let’s finish strong!

As a reminder here is our post from November about this service project:

mission-k9-rescueWe attended a special Veteran’s Day Assembly with the Crismer’s and their war dog Mazzie from Mission K-9 Rescue. We learned about the sacrifices many dogs are making to protect the lives of our soldiers.  Unfortunately, these dogs are left behind after their work is done. Mission K-9 Rescue is striving to Rescue, Reunite, Re-Home, Rehabilitate and Repair any retired working dog that has served mankind in some capacity.

This year for one of our service learning projects we will be collecting coins to donate to Mission K-9 Rescue. 

As a First Grade we have been learning that everyone can serve and help others through stories such as “The Lion and the Mouse”. Though our children may be young, they too can make an important difference and our small contributions of a coin here and a few coins there will truly add up to something great.

We are also learning about financial literacy principles; for example, we are learning about the principle of saving and we are learning that, to earn money, one must work.  We are encouraging our students to do extra jobs at home for family or friends to earn coins to add to our Mission K-9 Rescue fund.
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Water Bottles Wanted

Posted on May 10, 2017 by darsie.vella
Image result for water bottle free clip artWith the return of warmer weather, our students need to be drinking more water to keep hydrated. Please sent your student with a LABELED, easy to open open flip top (preferred) water bottle to keep in their cubby. This will help eliminate the constant need to go down the hall for a drink of water, in addition to allowing them the convenience of having water easily available while playing outside.
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First Grade Patriotic Concert

Posted on May 10, 2017 by darsie.vella
Image result for patriotic free clip artQuest Academy first graders will be performing a Patriotic Concert on Wednesday, May 17th  6:00-7:00pm in the Q1 gym. Please have your child in the gym by 5:45pm that evening, dressed in a RED SHIRT and uniform pants.  Any patriotic accessories are encouraged!! (Please avoid any tall accessories, such as tall hats, that could potentially block the view of other children standing behind your child.)  

We welcome any friends or family members to join us!  To show our gratitude and to honor the service of our veterans we encourage you to extend a special invitation to your veteran family members and friends.  

PLEASE PLAN TO BRING YOUR OWN CHAIRS AND/OR BLANKETS FOR SEATING; CHAIR SEATING WILL BE TOWARD THE BACK OF THE GYM, BLANKETS UP FRONT.

The first grade will be performing this same concert that afternoon, May 17th, for students and faculty, please have your child wear a RED SHIRT to school, also.
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Homework for May 8th-12th

Posted on May 4, 2017 by darsie.vella
Home Bear
  • LAST CHANCE TO TURN IN ALL HOMEWORK FROM MAY 1st-5th!

  • THERE IS ONLY 1 COMPONENT FOR HOMEWORK THIS WEEK…YEAH!!!!

reading clip art

1-READ, READ, READ!!! Then record your minutes on your reading calendar. The library reading challenge is over so no need to report minutes there.

  • Next Thursday, May 11th will be the last day I will be sending home ” Baggy Books.” PLEASE make every effort to turn in ALL your student’s books by Friday, May 12th. I will be taking an inventory of all books thereafter, and assessing fees to students who have lost or damaged these books.  These books are costly to purchase, especially the colored ones I personally purchased for my classroom.  After the 12th, as always, you are welcome to use books from your personal home libraries, community library, or an online library to complete reading homework requirements for the rest of the year.

  • ALL first grade students will be given a comprehensive HIGH FREQUENCY spelling and reading test. These HIGH FREQUENCY WORDS, are the words we have been using for spelling tests throughout the year. They can be found, in case you want to make flash cards, on my blog under the HOMEWORK TAB.
  • I will begin testing the students next week on the spelling portion then the reading. Below are the dates, with each specific word that will be tested on that date. I am giving you an early heads up so you can begin to STUDY THEM NOW!!
Monday, May 8th the, of, and, to, a, in, is that, it, was, for, you, he, on, as, are, they, with, be his

Tuesday, May 9th
at, or, from, had, I, not, have, this, by, were, one, all, she, friend, when, an, their, her, can,

Wednesday, May 10th
we, what, about, up, play, said, out, if, some, would, so, people, them, other, more, will, into, your, which, do

Thursday, May 11th
then, many, these, no, time, but, been, who, like, could, has, him, how, than, two, may, only, most, its, made

Friday, May 12th
over, family, see, first, new, very, my, also, down, make, now, way, each, called, did, just, after, water, water, through, get

Monday, May 15th
because, back, where, know, little, such, even, much, our, love, must, here, went, find, use, long, go, good, write, me

Wednesday, May 17th
man, too, any, day, same, right, look, think, words, around, another, came, work, three
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Important Weekly Reminders

Posted on May 4, 2017 by darsie.vella
1– FRIDAY:  Early Out 1pm
   Homework due
   Spelling test

2-  Quest Cinco De Mayo Carnival tomorrow from 5-8. Stop by for some YUMMY FOOD and lots of FUN.

3-Mark your calendars now for our upcoming Patriotic Concert Wednesday, May 17th:
PARENT/FAMILY PERFORMANCE – 6:00-7:00 (doors will open at 5:40) in the Q1 gym (PLEASE PLAN ON BRINGING YOUR OWN CHAIRS AND/OR BLANKETS FOR SEATING; CHAIR SEATING WILL BE TOWARD THE BACK OF THE GYM, BLANKETS UP FRONT).

4- Hill Aerospace Museum Field-trip Tuesday, May 16th…Volunteers needed: My class will be divided up which is why you see them four times and with the other first grade teachers. I will need some parent volunteers to help with the kiddos, so, if you haven’t fulfilled all your volunteer hours, you may want to think about coming along. WE ad a blast last year.
YOUR STUDENT WILL BE EATING A SACK LUNCH WHICH YOU MUST PROVIDE. We will be eating outside at the museum, so please have your student dressed according to what the weather is that day ie sweaters jackets etc.…;0) Students need to wear a RED Uniform shirt and any uniform pants, shorts, skirts etc.
Here is the Class Rotation schedule for our Aerospace Museum Field trip on May 16th.  Buses will pull out at 9am.  First rotation at ACE starts at 9:30am. We should be back to the school by 1pm. 
9:30-10:15  Nelson class & Vella group
10:15-11:00 Bischoff class & Vella group
11:00-11:45 Hills/Teichert class & Vella group
11:45-12:30 Dunmeyer class & Vella group

5- Ogden Nature Center In House Field Trip: Monday, May 22. No volunteers needed unless you just want to come and see what it’s all about.
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May The 4th Be With You

Posted on May 3, 2017 by darsie.vella
  • OH HOW FUN!!! 

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  • Quest Administration has given the Ok for our students to wear Star Wars shirts with UNIFORM APPROVED pants, shorts, or shirts so that our students “May have the 4th” with them. 
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Quest Cinco De Mayo Carnival Reminder

Posted on May 3, 2017 by darsie.vella
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We still need volunteers for our Cinco De Mayo carnival on Friday. If you are able to help, please click the link below to go to our volunteer sign-up. All volunteers will receive either a $5 bounce house wristband or $5 off a combo pass.

Also, we are allowing anyone aged 6th grade and up (who is willing to be responsible and can stay at their station the whole shift)  to volunteer.  So, have your teens grab a buddy and volunteer for a couple hours, or bring some older children or family members and save some money at the carnival.

Remember, ticket prices go up if purchased at the carnival, so get your tickets now. We would like to have a pretty good idea of how much food we need to order by Wednesday, so if you are able to order by then, please do.

Thank you!

CLICK HERE to SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER:
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080f45aaa92da6fe3-carnival

CLICK HERE to PURCHASE TICKETS:
https://squareup.com/store/poqa/
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