Mrs. Vella's 1st Grade Super Stars

Parent Teacher Conferences Sign Up

Posted on January 11, 2016 by darsie.vella

January 28th Sign Up for Parent Teacher Conferences
3:30
3:50
4:10 Corbin S

If you have any questions or concerns, or would just like an update as to your students standing, please feel free to call, send an email, or text to add your name to the PTC schedule.

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Homework for January 11th-14th

Posted on January 11, 2016 by darsie.vella

ALL MATH HOMEWORK IS DUE THURSDAY JANUARY 14TH SINCE THERE ISN’T SCHOOL ON THE 15TH. THE 14TH IS ALSO THE END OF THE TERM WHICH MEANS…. I WILL NO LONGER ACCEPT ANY PAST DUE HOMEWORK AFTER THURSDAY FOR THE QUARTER.

Math Homework:
Monday January 11th Lesson 6 Use Related facts to Add and Subtract
Tuesday January 12th Lesson 7 Fact Families
Wednesday January 13 Lesson 8 Missing Addends
*Complete every other problem (alternate between evens and odds) on the worksheets that will be coming home in the blue folder on Monday. Please check your child’s work for ACCURACY.

THE FOLLOWING HOMEWORK IS DUE FRIDAY, JANUARY 22. DUE TO THE SHORTER WEEKS WE WILL BE WORKING ON THE SAME SPELLING WORDS FOR TWO WEEKS. (Only complete one weekly homework form for these two weeks.)

I LOVE TO READ!!!

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” from school, books from home or the public library and our online reading program Raz-Kids. Our class Raz-Kids login is: dvella0 (that’s a zero)

***REMEMBER that in order for your student to pass off a “Baggy Book”, they must have fewer than 2 mistakes per book or 3 per chapter. Please be sure to sign the “Baggy Book” log when your student has successfully maser the book.

Timed fluency practice click here: Timed Reading Fluency Practice

– Weekly High Frequency Word homework. Here is the link to print our weekly homework form: New Weekly Spelling Homework **Remember if you choose not to print off and use this form you need to make sure your student is writing each word and the sentence daily and that the papers get turned in on Friday.
High Frequency Words for this week are:
but
been
who
like
could
REVIEW WORDS:
many
people
rams
SENTENCE
We have one gift for you.

Important Diversity Quilt Reminder

Posted on January 8, 2016 by darsie.vella

Diversity Quilt Square Due Tomorrow

Use the colored square that was sent home the this week for the assignment. Use crayons, markers, pens, or colored pencils to create an image that represents your family. This could include any of the following:

Something you celebrate together
Something you enjoy doing together
Something that represents your family
Flags from where your family is from
Family crest
Photographs of places visited
Words describing your family heritage

2. Be sure to write your name on the back of the square and turn it in to our class (not to the library) on Friday, January 8th!

*If you have lost or misplaced your diversity quilt square, please use a piece of colored paper (any color) that is exactly 5-1/2″ by 4″ and please decorate it horizontally. Thank you!

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Weekly Spelling Paper

Posted on January 5, 2016 by darsie.vella

Dear Parents,
I am so sorry and apologize in advance if some of you already printed off the weekly homework sheets for spelling. I accidentally linked the wrong but have now fixed the problem. Again I am so sorry for the inconvenience.

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Parent Teacher Conferences in January

Posted on January 4, 2016 by darsie.vella

January 28th Sign Up for Parent Teacher Conferences
3:30
3:50
4:10 Corbin S

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Homework for January 4th-8th

Posted on January 4, 2016 by darsie.vella

All Homework for the week is Due Friday January 8th.

Math Homework
Monday January 4th Lesson 1 Subtraction Strategies Count Back 1,2, or 3
Tuesday January 5th Lesson 2 Use a Number Line to Subtract
Wednesday January 6th Lesson 3 Use Doubles to Subrtact
Thursday January 7th Problem Solving Strategy: Write a number Sentence

*Complete every other problem (alternate between evens and odds) on the worksheets that will be coming home in the green folder on Monday. Please check your child’s work for ACCURACY.
*Practice your math facts (addition and subtraction) regularly by utilizing these NEW Addition Strategies Flash Cards.

I suggest making a copy of these flash cards on card stock so they are a little more durable. We will be using them in class the rest of the year. Knowing these math facts will help your child with ADDITION AND SUBTRACTION facts as they are starting to grasp ADDITION AND SUBTRACTION FACT FAMILIES. It is so fun to see the kids faces LIGHT UP WITH RELIEF when they finally understand math facts and strategies for solving math problems.

I LOVE TO READ!!!

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” from school, books from home or the public library and our online reading program Raz-Kids. Our class Raz-Kids login is: dvella0 (that’s a zero)

***REMEMBER that in order for your student to pass off a “Baggy Book”, they must have fewer than 2 mistakes per book or 3 per chapter. Please be sure to sign the “Baggy Book” log when your student has successfully maser the book.

– Timed fluency practice click here: Timed Reading Fluency Practice

– Weekly High Frequency Word homework. Here is the link to print our weekly homework form: New Weekly Spelling Homework **Remember if you choose not to print off and use this form you need to make sure your student is writing each word and the sentence daily and that the papers get turned in on Friday.
then
many
these
no
time
REVIEW WORDS:
which
their
said
SENTENCE
What time can you play?

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Library Day and Library Diversity Quilt

Posted on January 3, 2016 by darsie.vella

Library Assignment: Diversity Quilt Square

A letter from our librarian, Mrs. Anderson, WILL came home with your child Monday January 4th, about an assignment in the library due on Friday January 8th. Please look for it in your child’s green folder.
For an example of a Diversity Quilt to get more ideas you can go to kidworldcitizen.org

MONDAY IS LIBRARY!!!! If your student has any library books at home, please make sure they are packed up and put in their backpacks ready to go tonight. If your student has an outstanding book checked out they are not allowed to check out a book. This makes for such a SAD LIBRARY DAY tomorrow so you.

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Merry Christmas

Posted on December 26, 2015 by darsie.vella

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO MY “LITTLE DEERS” LOL
We hope you all had a wonderful day today, and that Santa brought you all something special. We have been thinking about you and wanted you to know that we wish you a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY SAFE NEW YEAR. See you all on bright and early on Monday January 4th. I hope you are reading lots of books in your spare time and practicing your addition facts so you’ll be read for all the wonderful things (ok and some tests) Mrs. Hill and I have planned for you. WE LOVE YOUR SUPER SMART AWESOME BRAINS!!!
Love Mrs. V and Mrs. Hill

P.S. You can send me a message about all the fun thing you are doing as well as what you got for Christmas. I will write you back.

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REMINDERS….PJ’s Polar Express and WInter Party

Posted on December 17, 2015 by darsie.vella

******JUST A QUICK REMINDER. IN ORDER FOR YOUR STUDENT TO PARTICIPATE IN ALL THE ACTIVITIES TOMORROW, THURSDAY DECEMBER 17TH AND FRIDAY DECEMBER 18TH, I MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING PERMISSION SLIP SIGNED BY YOU BEFORE 8:00 AM TOMORROW MORNING.

Winter Party and Activities

Posted on December 9, 2015 by darsie.vella

Please sign the permission slip below:
Winter Party Permission Slip

IF YOU DO NOT SIGN IT YOUR STUDENT WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE AND WILL BE GIVEN WORK AND SENT TO ANOTHER CLASSROOM DURING THE ACTIVITIES. ****

YEA WE ARE HAVING A PJ DAY TOMORROW. ALL THE KIDS ARE SO EXCITED TO WEAR THEIR PJ’S AND RIDE THE POLAR EXPRESS TO THE NORTH POLE. Boarding will begin at 11:45 AM with an approximate return time of 2:30 PM. There are bound to be adventures galore so please plan accordingly.
Friday the adventures continue with a FREE DRESS DOWN DAY!!!!! and….the 1st grade WINTER PARTY. ACTIVITIES BEGIN AT 11:30 AND GO UNTIL 12:50.

I hope to see you all there.

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VOLUNTEERS WANTED

Posted on December 14, 2015 by darsie.vella

Polar Express Train Volunteers Needed Thursday December 17th 11:45 -2:30:
We will be making Hot Chocolate

Christmas Party Volunteers Friday December 18th 11:30-1:00:
Ashley G
Janica B
Amberlee C
Rachelle C
Machelle M
Mindy N
Kirsten G