Hello Families and Friends!

On Monday we had a lesson on story problems and reviewed the concept of part, part, whole.  We did a couple of story problems together.

For an addition story problem you add the parts to get the whole.
part + part =whole

For a subtraction story problem you start with the whole and take the part away to get the other part.
Whole -part = part

This week your child needs to create their own story problem.  They should have their story problem ready to share at Fridays Zoom meeting.

Here are the two problems we did on Monday.

 I hope you have been able to safely get outside and enjoy the sunshine.

Hello Families,
Today during our Zoom lesson we continued to focus on opinion writing.  Our new writing assignment is to pick the season that you think is the best.  I reminded the children to start their piece with a hook by asking a question that would get the readers interested in what they have to say.  Then you state your opinion and give 3 reasons why you think it.  After you give your reasons for your opinion it's time for the closing.  All you have to so is restate your opinion and leave your readers with something to think about.

Here is an example that we did together during our zoom lesson.  Please be ready to share at our zoom meeting on Friday.

Our wonderful art teacher, Mrs. Crandall, created a website which includes art lessons and resources.  New lessons are published on Thursdays.  Make sure to check it out!
https://sites.google.com/wsdvt.org/mrscrandallsartroom/home

Last week was the last 2 packets were distributed to students.  If you didn't pick up your child's packet you can contact Linda via email to set up a time this week to get their packets. 

Here's a video that the teachers at JFK put together.  Please share with your child.

                                                         

https://youtu.be/2pjPGtkUrus

Hello Families and Friends,
I wanted to start by saying thank you for your flexibility and understanding as we are all adjusting to the new normal. 

This week we moved into our next phase of remote learning. It has been exciting reconnecting with families and formulate a plan the makes sense for each individual as we move forward together.  Our new schedule looks like the following;

Monday-9:30-10:00- First Grade Zoom lesson                            Monday-11:00 (music)
Friday-10:30-11:00- First Grade Zoom lesson                             Thursday 11:00 (art)

Throughout the week your child will have a one on one meeting with one of the following teachers,  Mrs. Charron, Mrs. Lapointe, Mrs. Weimer, Mrs. Hamble, and Mrs. Thomas.  These teachers should of contacted you this week to set up a time that works best with your family.

If your children receives Special Education, Speech, or ELL support they will also be meeting an adult one on one.

First grader will be using Freckle app to help practice math.  Freckle adaptive math practice allows students to practice their math skills across topics.  The best part-Freckle adapts why the students work.  The app learns what material is too easy, what is too hard, and what is just right.  I'll will be setting up accounts over vacation.  Stay tuned.

Here is a short tutorial.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDlxWatyAT4


There is NO SCHOOL next week April 20th-26th, but please email me if you anything.
Stay safe and try to relax.
I'll see everyone at our Monday  April 27th for our Monday Zoom meeting;)

                                                 

Today we read the book Red is Best and talked about what color they think is the best.  This weeks writing assignment will be to write your opinion on what you think is the best color and why.  Be ready to share your writing on Friday at our next Zoom meeting!

Here is an example that I shared with the class.  It has a title.  I wrote my opinion and one reason.


                                                                   

Hello friends and Families,
Here are a few more websites that look cool!


Lunch with Mo Williams
One of our students' favorite authors/illustrators is Mo Williams. He is doing a drawing lesson everyday. You can access that through the Kennedy Center website:


https://www.kennedy-center.org/education/mo-willems/


National Geographic for kids
This website has games, videos, books, jokes, and much more.  What is your favorite joke?

https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/

PE with Joe

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rz0go1pTda8&list=PLyCLoPd4VxBvQafyve889qVcPxYEjdSTl

Jayden wanted to share his work.  Way to go buddy!

I assigned 2 books for each of you through the epic website.  I hope you like them.  Also, if you haven't tried Xtra math it's super fun.  Paolo has been using and likes it.  Way to go Paolo.

Parents if you have a hard time logging into these sites please let me know.  I'll walk you through it.

Have a great rest of your day.  I hope you were able to get out and enjoy the sunshine.  Practicing social distancing of course.

Quick Update

I'm sure that you all saw the news last night with the governors decision to finish the year with distance learning.  This means that students and staff will not be going back to the school building.  This is all new to all of us and we are doing our best to understand what it will look like for first grade.  I will continue to communicate openly and provide you with updated information as it becomes available. I know this information is hard on all of us.  Please feel free to contact me if your child needs to talk.

Please have your child continue to work in the packets that you got for this week and do the same with the next weeks packet.  A new packet will be ready for pick up some time next week at your school food distribution site.  

The public library is closed. However, they are providing curbside or home delivery. You can call 802-655-6424 or email winooskilibrary@winooski.gov to request reading books!

Hello Friends and Families!

Israe hard at work!

Here are a few more ways to access some read alouds.

One More Story
One More Story is the online library of the best of children's illustrated books set to music and read aloud to you. Follow Benjamin D. Bookworm, Bendy, through your favorite books, or try the I Can Read It mode to read them yourself
http://www.onemorestory.com/

Storyline Online Channal on youtube- This site has celebrities reading some great books.  What is your favorite?
https://www.youtube.com/user/StorylineOnline/videos

Wednesday, March 25

I heard from a few friends today.  Here are some of the pictures they sent.  Jayden and his brother are busy working on their packets.  Israe loves the packets and misses all her friends, and Maverick is loving working on math with the colored pencils and markers.

My new classroom!

I set up an Epic account for all of you.  There are a ton of books to read and activities.  I will send you some of my favorites as I read them.

Open your web browser and go to:

1) www.getepic.com/students

2) log in with your class code (hkw3180)

3)select your name

Unite for Literacy 

This website provides engaging digital picture books complete with audio narration options in a variety of languages(english, swahili, somali,nepali, and arabic)

https://www.uniteforliteracy.com

WINOOSKI FOOD SHELF http://www.winooskifoodshelf.org/

Located at: 24 West Allen Street, Winooski

Email: winooskifoodshelf@gmail.com

Telephone: 802.655.7371

On Wednesday, March 25, from 2:00-4:00pm the Food Shelf will provide dry goods, meat, and toiletries. 

On Saturday, March 28, from 9:30-11:00am the Food Shelf will provide fresh produce, bread, and deli items.

Winooski Food Shelf is open to all residents of Winooski.

If you would like to access the Food Shelf for the first time, please bring a piece of mail with your Winooski address.

Good Morning Friends and Families!

You will be receiving an email from Xtra Math today.  This is a free math program that teaches addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.  Xtra math helps students transition from counting or calculating the basic math facts to recalling them.  It will also help build up both accuracy and fluencey.  It only takes about five minutes.  Have fun!



The JFK Youtube channel is up and running!  Click the link below to access the JFK staff reading some of their favorite books.  You can see me reading "I want and Iguana."

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkEhJo_O9oNdBwd0pikuqBw?fbclid=IwAR3VOH5hNEqdo6FmDIncUvAlrNcNLG3O7jbz16iuF8x-8vEH9YMH_iRD8RU

Hello Families,

I hope everyone is okay and adjusting to the new normal.  We are all doing it together.  I miss seeing the children everyday.  My plan is to update this website  each day.  I will highlight various online resources, and share pictures.

If you do not have internet access at home you can call Spectrum to sign up for free: 1-844-488-8395

Some things to get started:

-A staff member will be in contact with you everyday, via email or by phone to check in.

-We put together a lot of stuff in your child's packet with a sample schedule(Do what works for you).  The most important thing is the well-being of your child and you.  Please reach out to me if you have any questions.

-If you haven't picked up your PreK-5th grade students educational work material you may pick them you on Monday, March 23rd-27th from 9:30-10:00.  All student materials need to be picked up at the meal distribution site closest to your home.

-Most importantly, please send me pictures of your child, playing, reading, doing the packet, etc.  I would love to see all their faces.



Thanks for your flexibility and understanding as we navigate these uncharted waters together.

Reading and Writing
We continue to work on learning about nonfiction features and how they help us learn about new things.  We are all becoming "Super Smart" about many new topics.  

We love Science!
We have been working hard learning about how sound is produced the last couple of weeks.  We used what we learned to construct our own instruments.  Next the children will work with their band mates and create a song.  We will be performing these songs February 7 at 2:15 in room 31.  I will be sending home invitations at the end of this week.  The children are super excited!

Happy New Year!

We have had a great start to the new year.  We started a new reading unit, writing unit, and our first PBL science unit.  We continue to work hard in math and will be finishing up another math unit around number sense.

                                             

Reading 

We have started our new study of nonfiction.  We started our study by focusing on the differences between fiction and nonfiction.  We will move into the features of nonfiction (photographs, diagrams, captions, mat) and how they help us understand the information in the text.                                                               

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Science

We started our first PBL (Project Based Learning) of the year.  A PBL is an integrated unit that requires planning, inquiry, collaboration, and communication.  The children have been doing a great job learning about the concepts of sound.  We were able to see Ms. Poland and two fifth graders play their instruments and how they produce sound.  We listened  and wrote down the different sounds we heard in the classroom.  Then we went for a walk and sat and listened to sounds we heard in different parts of the school.  Finally, we explored with different materials to see if they make sound, how they make sound, and what they sounded like.  

 

Dates to Remember

• January 20- Martin Luther King Jr. Day- NO SCHOOL
• February 12-Half Day 12:15 dismissal; activities available with prior sign-up
• February 14- Valentines Day Celebration
• February 24-March 3- Winter Break- NO SCHOOL

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Some fun first grade memories of 2019

                                                               Halloween Treats and Fun

 

Fun spider web greeting with Ms. Eliza

Real Bones!

                                                            Pancake Sight Word Game

                                                              Science Fair
                                          St. Michael's college came and put on a science fair for the                                                                  students.  They had a blast!

 

 

 

                                                                          Math
                                                                      Fact Power

   

Partner Reading

Dates to Remember

January 8 - Half Day 12:15 dismissal; activities available with prior sign-up

January 20 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day - NO SCHOOL

February 12 - Half Day 12:15 dismissal; activities available with prior sign-up

Looking forward to many more adventures and learning with your children in the new year!

Happy New Year!