Remote Learning Update

First of all give your loon a hug for me! I miss them all!!!

Secondly, I wanted to reach out and encourage all of you to contact me with any questions and/or concerns. I'm hoping the menu of learning opportunities sent home on Friday is helping your child stay busy. Kate Lucas shared out a wonderful sample schedule for a daytime routine. I highly recommend utilizing iReady for math and Raz Kids for reading during the technology academic block in the afternoon. (The reminder notes about how to log-in were in their home school folder.) Both are adapted to your child’s individual learning needs. The kids love both of these and I can check in on their progress from home. Plus this will definitely buy you some time of peace and quiet! During the morning block of academics encourage kids to read books, write letters or stories, practice math facts, etc.. Some of you have even sent pictures of letters which I love to respond to! I am happy to become a pen pal for your child in hopes of motivating more writing.

This is the plan for the next couple weeks. Administration is requesting we focus on these activities for now and on March 27th you can expect to see an updated plan for the following week or more depending on how the situation unfolds. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with questions.

If you're looking for ways to build independence please see the list below:

School Closure

Please refer to your child's folder for important information regarding the next 2 weeks. I will still be accessible via email if you have questions. I will hold a specific "Office Hour" 10-11am each day but will be checking my email regularly throughout the day. Take care!

March 6th

Important Dates: 

• Conferences coming ..., more details soon!
• No School on Tuesday - Teacher In Service
• Early Release on Friday, March 20th at 11:50.
• Field Trip to the Portsmouth Music Hall to see Pout-Pout Fish on Wednesday, March 25th.
• SMS presents "Friendly Neighborhood Helpers" on Wednesday, May 6th at 6:30 pm Stay tuned for more information..

Here's just a glimpse of what we've been working on:

• Enjoyed some guest readers to celebrate Read Across America
• Practiced adding two digit numbers
• Talked about forgiveness in their Wolf Pack
• Read lots of Dr. Seuss books
• Did a Cat in The Hat
• Wrote about our vacations
• Discovered why we have tears when we cry
• Read even more National Geographic for Kids
• Solved word problems that had multiple answers

February 21st

Important dates:

• NO SCHOOL 2/24-2/28
• NO SCHOOL Tuesday 3/10
• EARLY RELEASE 3/20
• Field trip to The Portsmouth Music Hall 3/25

Here's just a glimpse of what we've been working on:

• Finished and shared our nonfiction books
• Worked on subtracting 10 in math
• Earned a play day after lots of hard work listening
• Read Mr. Popper's Penguins
• Visited the second grade wax museum 
• Attended an assembly to learn more about school wide expectations 
• Read about how crayons are made 
• Learned about George Washington and Abraham Lincoln
• Worked on a STEM challenge with our fourth grade buddies 

When we return it is Read Across America Week!
Monday~Fox And Socks

Wear crazy socks! (Dr. Suess!)             

Tuesday~Achieve Your Dream Day

Dress up as what you want to be when you grow up!

Wednesday~Wacky Wednesday

Dress as wacky as possible! (wacky hair,wacky clothes,wacky everything)

Thursday- Book Character Day 

Dress up as your favorite book character!

Friday- Pajama & Book Day

Wear pajamas and cuddle up with a good book

Field Trip 3/25

In your child's folder there is a permission slip to the Portsmouth Music Hall on 3/25. Due to the Music Hall's policy, we need to have the money in by next week. Please return the slip and money no later than Friday. Thank you!

Also please note hot lunch will not be available that day. Your child can bring a lunch from home or you can fill out the form in their folder for a bagged lunch prepared by the cafeteria. We will be eating when we get back around 1:15.

February 14th

Koala Market Grand Total: $1,700!!! Thank you so much for your support!!!!

Important dates:

• NO SCHOOL 2/24-2/28

Here's just a glimpse of what we've been working on:

• Exchanged compliments
• Made nonfiction posters about a topic of their choice
• Reviewed odd and even numbers
• Continued practicing gratitude
• Played Scoot +10 and -10
• Solved a variety of math word problems
• Made some heart craft
• Reviewed balance equations
• Watched how toys are invented
• Began reading Mr. Popper's Penguins

First Grade Market

The First Grade Market will be held tomorrow at 8:30. If there is a delayed opening, it will begin at 10:30. If school is cancelled, it will be held on Friday morning. Thank you for your flexibility!