I hope everyone is enjoying a nice week off, and you were able to enjoy some time with friends and family. We will be getting back to our regular schedule again, and are excited to have parents back in the classroom for the next two weeks for classroom centers. We have just three and a half busy weeks before we will be headed off for winter break-- it will go by quickly! In addition, it was so nice to sit down with so many of you for parent teacher conferences before the break.
I have added some 2024 dates to the Sign-Up Genius for library & center helpers. These dates run through to our next break in February, President's Week. If you are new to volunteering, please be sure you have filled out your Volunteer Code of Conduct form at least two weeks before the first time you help out.
There are still MANY openings in the coming weeks that lead up to the Winter Break. Remember, centers are a time for me to work with small groups of students and deliver instruction that is differentiated for their needs. It's also a fun time for you to meet your child's classmates and see your own child in action! Volunteer opportunities in the classroom significantly decrease in first grade, so now is your chance! If you have any questions about volunteering, there is information at the top of the sign up genius. Also, please feel free to email me if you have further questions. Thank you for your support!
Language Arts
Math
In math, we will begin a short unit on measurement that will take us up to Winter Break. We will be comparing length, weight, and capacity. Parent tips for this module can be found here.
Language Arts
This week, we will introduce two "plane line slide" letters: Vv and Ww. Handwritin
Our literature this week will focus on owls. We will read both fiction and nonfiction stories about owls, and put together our own sentences and a booklet about owl facts.
Math
In math, we will begin a short unit on measurement that will take us up to Winter Break. We will be comparing length, weight, and capacity. Parent tips for this module can be found here.
Clay
This Wednesday, we will glaze the clay projects we created a few weeks ago. We will be begin glazing at 8:30. It's helpful if clay helpers arrive at school at 8:05 to begin setting up. Anora's mom Srudhy should be in touch with volunteers.
Nutcracker
Looking ahead on your calendars at this busy time of year, I wanted to make sure that you are all marking your calendars for Tuesday, December 19th at 9:15 a.m.-- our performance of The Nutcracker. This is something that you will not want to miss. I have only heard from one family that they will be missing the performance. If you have not done so already, please let me know whether you will be traveling on the 19th. I will be assigning parts this week and need to know if your child will not be joining us on the stage so that I can balance out all the parts. Thank you!
Looking ahead on your calendars at this busy time of year, I wanted to make sure that you are all marking your calendars for Tuesday, December 19th at 9:15 a.m.-- our performance of The Nutcracker. This is something that you will not want to miss. I have only heard from one family that they will be missing the performance. If you have not done so already, please let me know whether you will be traveling on the 19th. I will be assigning parts this week and need to know if your child will not be joining us on the stage so that I can balance out all the parts. Thank you!
**Library is every Wednesday. Please return your child's library book by Tuesday each week.
**School spirit days are every Wednesday. Wear your Alta Vista t-shirts or your Panda t-shirts to show your school pride. This is different than I've informed you of before. After chatting with a couple of parents, I've decided to switch our t shirt to Wednesdays. The other kindergarten teachers are doing this as their class t shirt day, as not very many kiddos have alta vista spirit wear.
This Week's Helpers & Activities
Monday: Centers (Hseu-Hwang Hsu & parent needed! Sign up here!)
Tuesday: Centers (Lauren & Aida)
Wednesday: Clay at 8:30, Library @ 9:10 (Reader and Check in/check out needed! Sign up here!) Dismissal @ 1:15
Monday: Centers (Hseu-Hwang Hsu & parent needed! Sign up here!)
Tuesday: Centers (Lauren & Aida)
Wednesday: Clay at 8:30, Library @ 9:10 (Reader and Check in/check out needed! Sign up here!) Dismissal @ 1:15
Thursday: Centers (Sara N. & parent needed!Sign up here!))
Friday: Music
Upcoming Events
Tuesday, 12/19 @ 9:15 am: Nutcracker Performance
12/21-1/3: Winter Break
Thursday, 1/4: School resumes
Monday, 1/15: No School: MLK Holiday
Monday, 1/29: No School: Teacher Work Day
