School Supplies

I have a few special requests in regards to school supplies for my 2nd grade classroom.  If you bring supplies, please do not label glue sticks, pencils, crayons, markers, etc.  We share all supplies.  However, please label student folders, spiral notebooks, rulers, and scissors.   Students may bring a small pencil box to store extra supplies, but a pencil box is not necessary.  Also, please do not send mechanical pencils because we only use No. 2 lead pencils. 
Thank you so much for your cooperation and please email me with any questions in regards to school supplies.  I am looking forward to an exciting year with my new students!

Summer break is almost over...

Summer break is almost over and we will begin our wonderful adventures in 2nd grade!  Please continue to check back for updates to the blog as the start of the year gets closer.   Enjoy the last few weeks of summer!

Have a Wonderful Summer!

I hope everyone has a wonderful summer!  Thanks to all my wonderful parents and volunteers who helped make this school year such a great success.  I appreciate all of your support!  I will be making a few changes to my blog over the summer so keep checking back!
Happy Summer!

News to Share!

With the school year quickly coming to a close, I thought I would share some exciting news.  I told my students  today that I will be moving to 2nd grade next year.  I'm very excited and up for the challenge.   There may be a possibility that I may have your child again next year.  Second grade will only be two sections.  Mr. Bartels will be my co-teacher.    The students seemed very excited to hear the news.  If you have any questions, please call or email.

Welcome Spring!

First Grade has been very busy!  
We are becoming super spellers and readers!   Math is challenging us with new concepts each week.   This week we practiced exchanging pennies for dimes & telling time to the half hour.   Please continue to practice doubles facts with your children too!  
I sent home field trip information.  If you are planning to attend and would like to ride the bus, please let me know as soon as possible since we have limiting seating.  
Also, we started using the Kindle in the classroom this week.   I am working with students individually so they can learn how to use this great piece of technology!   The students are very excited!