News & Notes for the Week!

Last Week:

Last week we had the privilege to share with you, our version of the story of Christmas. We hope you felt the magic of the season, and used this as an opportunity to relax and enjoy the wonder of December and what it brings. On Friday we had one of the best days ever of the school year. We met and took photos with Santa, we shopped for some very special people, watched The Grinch, ate Chick-fil-A, and had a party at lunch! Just wait till you see some of their amazing gifts! Special thanks to our homeroom moms and the helpers for decorating our room and throwing us a fun party! In Growth Mindset this week we read, The Tough Cookie, A Christmas Story. We talked about having confidence in ourselves and our abilites. We then made ourself into elves and wrote about our favorite parts of ourselves.  

This Week:

• December 15th: School Wide Christmas Show @ 7:00. Students come back to school at night time dressed in their Christmas best. Please arrive between 6:30 and 6:45 to we can get organized and lined up for the show. Students must stay for the duration, as they are in the finale. 

• There is no homework this week. Enjoy the holiday season! 

• We are continuing our 12 days of Christmas Kindness. Each day your child will come home with a slip of paper telling you what our kindness act for the day was, make sure to ask them! Most of the days will be done in school, but there may be a day or two that I may need your help at home, for example, call a loved one like grandma and tell her how much you love her. 

• Students will be coming home with a gift for you. I told them it was up to their parents if they want them to wait till Christmas to open, or if it was okay to open early. :) 

• Religion: In religion this week we will take a test on the advent season and the story of Christmas.

• Math: In math we will take a test on chapter 6. This chapter is on place value. We will then do math review Christmas worksheets. 

• Spelling & ELA: This week we are pausing in our spelling and reading unit. We will be reading Christmas comprehension stories and reviewing all skills learned so far in Christmas themed activities. 

• Phonics: 

• Writing: We will be writing our first book report. Students will pick a book they have already read, and fill out a lightbulb themed book report on a book that 'lights up my reading.'

Extra Reminders: 

• Note: Our classroom is considered 1A. :) 

• PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE write your child's name on all their sweaters and sweatshirts! Etsy even makes iron on labels that are very helpful since it is sometimes hard to write on the tags. 

• Water bottles: All water bottles must have a closure on them. Water bottles with open straws are not allowed. (example: Stanley's). All water bottles get thrown in a basket after lunch and those cause spills on everyone else's lunch boxes. Thank you for understanding.

• We will have gym on Thursday's. Please make sure to wear your gym uniform on this day and sneakers. :) 

• Please return library books on Wednesday's! 

• If you would like to see what first grade is all about, join our photo album for sneak peeks of our daily adventures! Use this link to join my album in Google Photos. https://photos.app.goo.gl/nbj97BpsueNKwVE98

• First Grade is looking for some mystery readers! If you are interested in coming into our classroom to read to us, sign up here! This year, mystery readers will be on Thursday's from 2:15-2:30. If this does not work with your schedule, feel free to reach out to me and I am happy to make another day/time work. A link to sign up will be coming soon! Please note, you coming in to read is a treat in itself, please refrain from bringing any kind of snack or treat, as this takes away from the joy of reading, and causes the kids to focus more on what they are getting at the end of the story. :) 

• If your child is ever going to be late/absent please include Mrs. McCormick in the emails as well! Thank you! melissa.mccormick@scjnschool.org 

• Our first Scholastic News will be going home on back to school night. This is a fun way to encourage reading at home. When ordering please use code PXVKP to help our classroom earn points! 

• Please make sure anytime you are sending in money it is in an envelope or baggy. Please also include your child's name and what/who it is for. 

• Students are only permitted to wear the SCJN quarter zip or navy SCJN sweater when cold during the school day, with the exception of gym days. On gym days they can wear any SCJN sweatshirt.

• Please keep in mind we are a nut free school. 

• In order to volunteer in school you must have your clearances on file at school. It is always a great idea to start the process now! 

Weeks to Come:

December:

• • December 15th: School Wide Christmas Show @ 7:00. Students come back to school at night time dressed in their Christmas best. Please arrive between 6:30 and 6:45 to we can get organized and lined up for the show. Students must stay for the duration, as they are in the finale. 

  • December 19th: Last day before break!