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Reminders

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1. Field Trip this Tuesday April 26th from 9am-1:45pm. We will then have an aircraft pilot come and speak to us in the Q1 gym for the last hour of the day it is going to be awesome! 

2. Mark your calendars for our Patriotic Performance. 
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The entire first grade will be performing a Patriotic Concert on Thursday, May 19th at 5:30 in the Junior High gym. Please have your child to the Junior High gym by 5:15 that evening, dressed in a RED SHIRT and uniform pants.  Any patriotic accessories, such as hairbows, pins, belts, ties, etc., 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 any veterans in the audience, so we encourage you to invite any friends or family members who have served in the military to join us!  The performance will not last more than an hour.  

The first grade will be performing this same concert the next morning, May 20th, for students and faculty, so please be sure your child wears a RED SHIRT and patriotic accessories the next morning, too.

3. Scholastic Book Orders are due Tuesday April 26th. 

4. Here is the schedule for April Parent-Teacher Conferences.  Please e-mail me if you would like me to schedule you for one of the available time slots:

Thursday, April 28thParent Teacher Conference
3:30-3:45: 
3:45-4:00: Maddux
4:00-4:15: 
4:15-4:30: 








5. This week is the last week for the Tower of Books Challenge in the library!

6. The last week of library classes will be the week of May 9th.  All books are to be returned that week & there will be no more checkouts. 

7. If your child would like to practice at home here are some links to some songs we are learning with actions. 

Links to Patriotic Songs with Actions

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Click on the link below for the Military Anthems with actions video:
MIlitary Anthems with Actions 

Click on the link below for the song “God Bless the USA” with actions:
God Bless the USA

Grow Lab Questions

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Ask your child these questions to see if they can explain to you what we have been learning with our Brassica Rapa plants. We talked about the parts of a flower today and they love it! Ask your child about it!

1. What does your plant look like right now? 
2. How does light help plants grow? 
3. What part of the flower has bright colors?
4. Where is pollen made? 
5. What is a pistil? 
6. What things pollinate plants?

Homework for Week April 25th-29th

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1. Reading (20-30 minutes every day!) Don’t forget to do their reading passage. A lot of students have moved up levels! Please now do the reading passage each night! 
2. Word Sorts
3. Spelling
4. Math


Each week, print out the Homework Tracker. This form does not need to be printed or turned in for credit during weeks that we are doing ONLY READING homework. PLEASE right your child’s name at the top of this tracker. 

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Your child is required to read 20 minutes every night. This could include Raz Kids, reading books at home or our fluency passage. Here is the link to your child’s Fluency Recording sheet. Your child has a number click on your child’s number (at the bottom of the spreadsheet) to record their reading. Your child should know their number. 
 
*Word sort groups and sorts have changed. Some students may have to redo sorts. Based on a test we took determined which sorts they needed to redo or practice again. Come talk to me if you have questions. 
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Preston red sort 10
Conner, Corbin, Alana, Kiyley : yellow sort 9
 Cambrie, Colton: yellow sort 10
Sarah, Landon, Boston, Kayden, Levi, Maddux: yellow sort 14

John, Keira, Abby yellow sort 20
Makenna, Jaxton, Aubree, Fallon, Marley, : yellow sort 21
Sadie, Kyler, Kayliegh, Max: yellow sort 25



Each week, print your student’s assigned Word Sort by clicking on the appropriate link below.  Use the Word Sort for the following activities:
  • Monday: Print, cut, and sort your words with an adult and explain this week’s rule. Sort each word under the correct guide word. Some guide words have a C or V combination on them – C stands for consonant and V stands for vowel. PLEASE write the sort on the back of the homework tracker. 
  • Tuesday: Practice the sort and write it on the homework tracker. 
  • Wednesday: Blind Sort (Lay down the guide words and then read the rest of the words aloud without showing them to your child. Your child must indicate where the word goes without seeing it.
  • Thursday: Speed Sort: Time your students three times doing their word sorts and record it on the homework tracker. 

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  • Study the following “High Frequency Words” using any method you wish in order to prepare for the weekly spelling test on Fridays. There are no review words.
  • There is a list of recommended spelling study activities that you can access BY CLICKING HERE for Spelling Word Activities, but, again, you may use any method you wish.   

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man
too
any
day
same
right

Sentence: This man has too many right answers. 

Sentence: 

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  • Complete the 1 My Math homework pages.  Do all the ODD problems. Complete a 2 minute timing every night for both addition and subtraction facts. Please make 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. They should get in about 3 or 4 timings each side. If you have questions let me know.
  • Get on and do Xtra Math practice. Pins are now under homework- usernames and passwords
  • Please also practice math facts regularly by utilizing any of the math activities that you can access BY CLICKING HERE for Math Activities.  These math facts activities do not need to be documented for homework credit – they are simply a resource to help you practice math fluency on a regular basis. 

Reminders

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1. Please click here to fill out and sign the Hill Aerospace Museum Field Trip Permission Slip. The Field Trip will be Tuesday April 26th. 

2. Mark your calendars for our Patriotic Performance. 
Flag
The entire first grade will be performing a Patriotic Concert on Thursday, May 19th at 5:30 in the Junior High gym. Please have your child to the Junior High gym by 5:15 that evening, dressed in a RED SHIRT and uniform pants.  Any patriotic accessories, such as hairbows, pins, belts, ties, etc., 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 any veterans in the audience, so we encourage you to invite any friends or family members who have served in the military to join us!  The performance will not last more than an hour.  

The first grade will be performing this same concert the next morning, May 20th, for students and faculty, so please be sure your child wears a RED SHIRT and patriotic accessories the next morning, too.

3. Scholastic Book Orders are due Tuesday April 26th. 

4. Here is the schedule for April Parent-Teacher Conferences.  Please e-mail me if you would like me to schedule you for one of the available time slots:

Thursday, April 28thParent Teacher Conference
3:30-3:45: 
3:45-4:00: 
4:00-4:15: 
4:15-4:30: 








5. READ, READ, READ!! Please push your child to read each night as the end of the year approaches and end of year testing begins.



Homework for week April 18th-22nd

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1. Reading (20-30 minutes every day!) Don’t forget to do their reading passage. A lot of students have moved up levels! Please now do the reading passage each night! 
2. Word Sorts
3. Spelling
4. Math


Each week, print out the Homework Tracker This form does not need to be printed or turned in for credit during weeks that we are doing ONLY READING homework. PLEASE right your child’s name at the top of this tracker. 

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Your child is required to read 20 minutes every night. This could include Raz Kids, reading books at home or our fluency passage. Here is the link to your child’s Fluency Recording sheet. Your child has a number click on your child’s number (at the bottom of the spreadsheet) to record their reading. Your child should know their number. 
 
*Word sort groups and sorts have changed. Some students may have to redo sorts. Based on a test we took determined which sorts they needed to redo or practice again. Come talk to me if you have questions. 
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Preston red sort 9
Conner, Corbin, Alana: yellow sort 8
Kiyley, Cambrie, Colton: yellow sort 9
Sarah, Landon, Boston, Kayden, Levi, Maddux: yellow sort 13
John, Abby, Makenna, Jaxton, Aubree, Fallon, Marley, Keira : yellow sort 20
Sadie, Kyler, Kayliegh, Max: yellow sort 24



Each week, print your student’s assigned Word Sort by clicking on the appropriate link below.  Use the Word Sort for the following activities:
  • Monday: Print, cut, and sort your words with an adult and explain this week’s rule. Sort each word under the correct guide word. Some guide words have a C or V combination on them – C stands for consonant and V stands for vowel. PLEASE write the sort on the back of the homework tracker. 
  • Tuesday: Practice the sort and write it on the homework tracker. 
  • Wednesday: Blind Sort (Lay down the guide words and then read the rest of the words aloud without showing them to your child. Your child must indicate where the word goes without seeing it.
  • Thursday: Speed Sort: Time your students three times doing their word sorts and record it on the homework tracker. 

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  • Study the following “High Frequency Words” using any method you wish in order to prepare for the weekly spelling test on Fridays. There are no review words.
  • There is a list of recommended spelling study activities that you can access BY CLICKING HERE for Spelling Word Activities, but, again, you may use any method you wish.   

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use
long
go
good
write
me

Sentence: Can you go write me a long note? 

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  • Complete the 3 My Math homework pages.  Do all the ODD problems. Get on and do Xtra Math practice. Pins are now under homework- usernames and passwords
  • Please also practice math facts regularly by utilizing any of the math activities that you can access BY CLICKING HERE for Math Activities.  These math facts activities do not need to be documented for homework credit – they are simply a resource to help you practice math fluency on a regular basis. 

Pennies for Paula

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Our Quest NJHS and their service club are collecting donations for this cause. Please send whatever change/cash you can spare. Paula is an amazing woman who has been through so much!  I had the amazing opportunity of babysitting her kids when I was in middle school and high school.  This is a wonderful way of Paying it Forward for a person who does just that.  Click here to watch Paula’s story.  

Picture of Paula     Picture of Paula 2
Here is the information below on Paula and how you can help: 

“Pennies for Paula”

          Paula Gilsdorf-Barker is an amazing woman who is constantly trying to bless the lives of others—despite overwhelming trials in her own life.  She has had to endure the deaths of two husbands as well as a son.  Now she is fighting yet another battle. 

         Recently while in Africa providing humanitarian aid, Paula was in a terrible taxi accident.  After she was flown to Paris for surgery, doctors decided that the damage to her legs was too severe, and they had to amputate both legs from the knee down.  She now has a long road to recovery, but we can help ease the burden of her journey!

        As you can imagine, Paula’s medical and travel expenses are now tremendous.  As a result, our Service Club and NJHS have decided to put on a “Pennies for Paula” donation drive.  We will be collecting money to contribute to Paula’s cause from Wednesday, April 13th to Friday, April 22nd. 

       There will be collection jars in the front office and library of both Q1 and Q2.  People will also be coming around to each classroom to collect donations at the end of Friday, April 15th and Friday, April 22nd.  Please donate whatever you can.  Help this wonderful woman know that people are thinking of and caring about her, just as she has done for countless others.

If you are unable to send cash/change to the school during this money drive, or if you would like to read more about Paula’s story, you may go tohttps://www.youcaring.com/paula-gilsdorf-barker-545924.

 

Monday is Picture Day!

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Spring-School-Picture-DayMonday is Picture Day!  Which means that it is a dress down day for your student to have their pictures taken.  Make sure your child’s outfit still meets dress down day guidelines.  
Below is the message from Quest Administration: 

Quest Families,
Spring pictures will be taken on Monday, April 11th. Thus, uniforms are not required on this day. Please note that students should still follow dress down day guidelines by wearing appropriate attire. All students, unless you indicated otherwise, will have their picture taken. A proof will be sent home later with an order form if you choose to order. Thanks.
Quest Administration 

Homework for week April 11th-15th

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1. Reading (20-30 minutes every day!) Don’t forget to do their reading passage. A lot of students have moved up levels! Please now do the reading passage each night! 
2. Word Sorts
3. Spelling
4. Math


Each week, print out the Homework Tracker This form does not need to be printed or turned in for credit during weeks that we are doing ONLY READING homework. PLEASE right your child’s name at the top of this tracker. 

Screen shot 2014-08-10 at 12.03.27 AM




Your child is required to read 20 minutes every night. This could include Raz Kids, reading books at home or our fluency passage. Here is the link to your child’s Fluency Recording sheet. Your child has a number click on your child’s number (at the bottom of the spreadsheet) to record their reading. Your child should know their number. 
 
*Word sort groups and sorts have changed. Some students may have to redo sorts. Based on a test we took determined which sorts they needed to redo or practice again. Come talk to me if you have questions. 
Screen shot 2014-08-10 at 12.03.34 AM




Preston red sort 8
Conner, Corbin, Alana: yellow sort 7
Kiyley, Cambrie, Colton: yellow sort 8
Sarah, Landon, Boston, Kayden, Levi, Maddux: yellow sort 12
John, Abby, Makenna, Jaxton, Aubree, Fallon, Marley, Keira : yellow sort 19
Sadie, Kyler, Kayliegh, Max: yellow sort 23



Each week, print your student’s assigned Word Sort by clicking on the appropriate link below.  Use the Word Sort for the following activities:
  • Monday: Print, cut, and sort your words with an adult and explain this week’s rule. Sort each word under the correct guide word. Some guide words have a C or V combination on them – C stands for consonant and V stands for vowel. PLEASE write the sort on the back of the homework tracker. 
  • Tuesday: Practice the sort and write it on the homework tracker. 
  • Wednesday: Blind Sort (Lay down the guide words and then read the rest of the words aloud without showing them to your child. Your child must indicate where the word goes without seeing it.
  • Thursday: Speed Sort: Time your students three times doing their word sorts and record it on the homework tracker. 

Screen shot 2014-08-10 at 12.03.40 AM




  • Study the following “High Frequency Words” using any method you wish in order to prepare for the weekly spelling test on Fridays. There are no review words.
  • There is a list of recommended spelling study activities that you can access BY CLICKING HERE for Spelling Word Activities, but, again, you may use any method you wish.   

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love
our
must
or
went
find

Sentence: We must find where our cat went. 

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  • Complete the My Math homework pages.  Do all the ODD problems. Get on and do Xtra Math practice. Pins are now under homework- usernames and passwords
  • Please also practice math facts regularly by utilizing any of the math activities that you can access BY CLICKING HERE for Math Activities.  These math facts activities do not need to be documented for homework credit – they are simply a resource to help you practice math fluency on a regular basis.