Wednesday, May 14, 2014

Creating Characters

Our writers are getting to know realistic fiction by learning all about the Cynthia Rylant series Henry and Mudge. Students have begun developing their own main characters to write about. Next we will tackle possible settings and problems to feature in our stories.

Save the Date

Today you will find an invitation like this in your child's folder. We hope you will be able to join us on June 8th at 8:45 for your child's portfolio share. The share should take about 30 minutes only so we should finish by 9:15 on that day. 

Wednesday, May 7, 2014

Thank You, Grade One Families!

Thank you all so very much for a loving and lovely Teacher Appreciation week. Ms. Dimple and I have felt like stars all week. Ms. Dimple also says thank you for her birthday chocolates! From the handmade cards to personal gifts and all the gorgeous flowers today, we sure do feel appreciated!

Break It Down Into Tens and Ones


Finding Some Balance in Life...


Thursday, May 1, 2014

Book Character Day




How-to Book Share

Today students were thrilled to share their procedural writing that they have been working so hard on for weeks! Students collected compliments on stars from their grade one peers. And thanks to our fabulous room moms, students were reminded that they are all STARS with a yummy starry treat afterward.























First Graders Feel Like Dancing


Shoo Rayner Visits with Grade One

Mr. Rayner entertained and inspired us with his illustration and spooooky storytelling.

Assembly

This week we had an exciting assembly, including a "visit" from Jane Goodall and our first encounter with visiting author Shoo Rayner. The ES welcomed Mr. Rayner with our very own flash mob, thanks to coordination from music teacher Ms. Kerr.