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Testing Schedule for May 9th-13th
A good deal of testing will continuing this week and into next week(s), so PLEASE try to have your child at school this week, every day, all day long. Please do anything possible to avoid any absences, early check-outs or tardies!
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In House Fieldtrip and End of Year Activities
We will be having an in house field trip on May 12th at 9am. We will not need parent volunteers. The Ogden Nature Center is coming here. They will be bringing two birds and a reptile that they children MIGHT be able to touch. Please sign the permission slip to allow your child to participate.
Also we will be doing a count down to the end of the year. We will be doing experiments with treats, crafts, games, and more. However, your child will have to earn these by completing their work in order to participate. This is also included in the permission slip.
Permission Slip
Also we will be doing a count down to the end of the year. We will be doing experiments with treats, crafts, games, and more. However, your child will have to earn these by completing their work in order to participate. This is also included in the permission slip.
Permission Slip
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May the “Forth” be with you!
In recognition of May 4th (May The Fourth Be With You), students will be allowed to wear Star Wars t-shirts tomorrow. Please ensure all other articles of clothing are uniform compliant.
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Up Coming Reminders
Monday: Library day
*Library books due
*Tuesday, May 9th will be our last Library day.
ALL books must be returned by May 10th.
2- FRIDAY:
*Homework due
3- Scholastic Book Order due May 13th. Stock up on great books for summer! Orders can be sent to school or click here for easy online ordering, our class code is JBTR2: Scholastic Book Club
4- First Grade Patriotic Concert on Thursday, May 19th 5:30-6:30pm in the Junior High gym (Q2). Students arrive by 5:15pm, 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 would like to honor the veterans in attendance, so we encourage you to invite any family or friends who have served in the military to join us.
5- Quest Annual Carnival on Friday, May 20th 5:00-8:00pm. To purchase pre-sell DISCOUNT tickets click here (scroll down on the page until you see the ticket options): Carnival Tickets
*Library books due
*Tuesday, May 9th will be our last Library day.
ALL books must be returned by May 10th.
2- FRIDAY:
*Homework due
3- Scholastic Book Order due May 13th. Stock up on great books for summer! Orders can be sent to school or click here for easy online ordering, our class code is JBTR2: Scholastic Book Club
4- First Grade Patriotic Concert on Thursday, May 19th 5:30-6:30pm in the Junior High gym (Q2). Students arrive by 5:15pm, 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 would like to honor the veterans in attendance, so we encourage you to invite any family or friends who have served in the military to join us.
5- Quest Annual Carnival on Friday, May 20th 5:00-8:00pm. To purchase pre-sell DISCOUNT tickets click here (scroll down on the page until you see the ticket options): Carnival Tickets
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Library Schedule for May
Sadly we only have 2 more visits to the library. Monday May 2nd and Monday May 9th. Please make sure you have all library books returned by the 9th and, if any, library fees paid to the office by Friday May 13th. I will be sending home over due notices as I get them from Mrs. Anderson our Librarian.
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HOmework for May 2nd-6th
ALL HOMEWORK IS DUE FRIDAY MAY 6TH!
***In May we will be doing testing and major comprehensive reviews on all concepts taught in both Math, Reading and Spelling! Please CONTINUE TO WORK HARD WITH YOUR STUDENT encouraging them to be productive at home and in school
For this weeks homework, there are 2 required components:
Please make sure all components are together and complete for credit.
1. Math: NEW Addition and Subtraction Timings AND Math Strategy Timings
2. Reading (20-30 minutes every day!) Record on MAY Book It Calendar
1-Math Homework:
****Even though our homework has changed slightly as there won’t be any My Math worksheets coming home, I have added a couple NEW things in order to help your student prepare for upcoming tests in math. In addition to the current math strategy timings your students have been doing, I am also requiring they NOW do addition and subtraction timings.
***NEW ADDITION AND SUBTRACTION TIMINGS:
- Complete a 2 minute timing every night for both addition and subtraction facts. Please have your child do EVERY problem in a row, not skipping any. Then draw a line where they end and they will start there the next day. PLEASE CHECK FOR ACCURACY (an answer sheet is included). Your child should get in about 3 or 4 timings each side. If you have questions let me know. Click below to print timings worksheets (I know the bottom row got cut off – please ignore!):
- CLICK HERE for SUBTRACTION Timings Sheet
- CLICK HERE for ADDITION Timings Sheet
The goal is to finish 25 problems in 1 minute and 30 seconds, with 90% accuracy (23 out of 25 problems correct). To print the timed test click here: Timings-ALL
MAKE SURE YOU CHECK TO SEE WHICH MATH TIMING YOUR STUDENT IS CURRENTLY WORKING ON.
TWO’s
Quintin
Nash
Azylin
Adaliah
Bryan
Corbin
Doubles
Tyson
Denver
Jason
Grayson
Near Doubles
Rayne
Tyce
Noah
Zavian
Kambree
Rusty
McKylie
Ryllie
Charlee
Make A Ten
Lexie
Nines
Left Overs
Ryker
Oaklee
I love reading!!!!!
This year I made decision to invest in the first 4 sets (times 5 for each color) of Reading for all Learners Books. It was a very costly decision but well worth it!!! In order to take inventory and ensure I get all of my Reading for All Learners Books back before the end of the year, I need to discontinue to sending them home after Friday May 13th. I am asking all parents to PLEASE take extra special care of them and if under your care any books have been lost or damaged to help with replacement costs. They run about about $2.50 each.
2- Reading 20 minutes or more per day
RECORD YOUR READING EVERY DAY YOU READ ON YOUR “BOOK IT” READING LOG located in your green folder.
***There are SEVERAL SOURCES for reading: “Reading for all Learners” also known as”Baggy books” SENT HOME FROM SCHOOL, books from HOME LIBRARIES or the PUBLIC LIBRARY and our ON LINE READING program Raz-Kids. Our class Raz-Kids login is: dvella0 (that’s a zero)
***CHECK OUT THIS SITE FOR BOOK ON LINE READ BY FAMOUS PEOPLE It’s fantastic!!! http://www.storylineonline.net/
***REMEMBER that in order for your student to pass off a “Baggy Book”, look for 90% Accuracy with the ability to Re-tell details about what they have read. Don’t forget reading fluency and comprehension are partners! You don’t want one without the other!!!! Understanding what is being read is just as important as being a fluent reader but if your student is taking a long time to decode words they forget what they are reading they need to work on fluency!!! IT JUST TAKE LOTS AND LOTS OF PRACTICE…
PLEASE use these Re-Tell Ropes whenever you are reading with your student checking for understanding as THIS WILL ALSO HELP THEM PREPARE FOR OUR FINAL DIBELS TEST COMPREHENSION PIECE. –
PLEASE BEGIN PRACTICING ALL HIGH FREQUENCY WORDS THIS WEEK. TESTING ON READING WILL BEGIN THE END OF THIS WEEK WITH SPELLING BEGINNING NEXT MONDAY MAY 9TH.
Click here to view and print our 135 high frequency words. Students are expected to learn to READ and SPELL all 135 words. High Frequency Weekly Words
Please feel free to print out the flash cards and review them with your student. Make it fun by creating word games. If you come up with a fun game, I would love to hear about it so we can do it in our class and share on our blog.
Quest 1st Grade Sight Words flashcards
It’s Book Fair Time Monday May 2nd Through Friday May 6th
Our BUY ONE, GET ONE Book Fair will be Monday, May 2nd through Friday, May 6th in the gym. Come check it out! This is a great time to stock up on fantastic books for your child to read this summer!
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Weekly Reminders and Updates
1- Monday: Library day
*Library books due
*FINAL WEEK for the Tower of Book Challenge
*Monday, May 9th will be our last Library day.
ALL books must be returned by May 9th.
2- FRIDAY: Early Out 1pm
*Homework due
*Spelling
*$1.00 dress down day
3- April Scholastic book orders are due Friday April 29th. In order to get books back before the end of the school year, I have set the May book order due date for Friday May 13th. Stock up on great books for summer! Orders can be sent to school or click here for easy online ordering, our class code is JBTR2: Scholastic Book Club
4- First Grade Patriotic Concert on Thursday, May 19th 5:30-6:30pm in the Junior High gym (Q2). Students arrive by 5:15pm, 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.) If your student has a part in the program they may dress up as their character.
We would like to honor the veterans in attendance, so we encourage you to invite any family or friends who have served in the military to join us.
5- Quest Annual Carnival on Friday, May 20th 5:00-8:00pm. To purchase pre-sell DISCOUNT tickets click here (scroll down on the page until you see the ticket options): Carnival Tickets
6- Nominations for President Elect, Secretary, and Treasurer are being accepted for the 2016-2017 POQA Board. If you would like to submit a nomination for yourself or nominate someone else, fill out a nomination form located in either Quest office and return it to Angelee in the Q1 office by Friday, April 29th.
*Library books due
*FINAL WEEK for the Tower of Book Challenge
*Monday, May 9th will be our last Library day.
ALL books must be returned by May 9th.
2- FRIDAY: Early Out 1pm
*Homework due
*Spelling
*$1.00 dress down day
3- April Scholastic book orders are due Friday April 29th. In order to get books back before the end of the school year, I have set the May book order due date for Friday May 13th. Stock up on great books for summer! Orders can be sent to school or click here for easy online ordering, our class code is JBTR2: Scholastic Book Club
4- First Grade Patriotic Concert on Thursday, May 19th 5:30-6:30pm in the Junior High gym (Q2). Students arrive by 5:15pm, 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.) If your student has a part in the program they may dress up as their character.
We would like to honor the veterans in attendance, so we encourage you to invite any family or friends who have served in the military to join us.
5- Quest Annual Carnival on Friday, May 20th 5:00-8:00pm. To purchase pre-sell DISCOUNT tickets click here (scroll down on the page until you see the ticket options): Carnival Tickets
6- Nominations for President Elect, Secretary, and Treasurer are being accepted for the 2016-2017 POQA Board. If you would like to submit a nomination for yourself or nominate someone else, fill out a nomination form located in either Quest office and return it to Angelee in the Q1 office by Friday, April 29th.
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Lunchroom Expectations
We had a SAD SAD DAY in the lunch room today!!! … I was told of students not only getting up out of their seats when they are to remain seated until lunch time is finished (unless they need something at which time they need to raise their hand), but that they were also throwing food. Sadly, our Lunchroom staff had to move some of the offenders to other tables. I would really appreciate it if you would visit with your student about what your expectations are as will I. Thanks so much for your help with this matter.
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Parent Teachers Conferences
I looked at my schedule wrong when planning my month and scheduled/held PTC’s last Thursday instead of tomorrow. SSSSOOO, although I did have PTC’s last week I am open to visits again tomorrow. Please feel free to schedule a time that works for you by e,ail or text.
Below are the times I will be available:
3:30
3:50
4:10
Below are the times I will be available:
3:30
3:50
4:10
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