Shopping for the Book Fair and collecting donors for the Fun Run has started. 

 

I sent home Scholastic book orders for our classes.  This is separate from the one for school.  I am sending this in case you aren't able to come to school.  We hope to send one once a month.  When you buy books our class gets points that I can use to buy new books.  All orders are done online and our class code is on the back of the flyers. 

 

This week we learned about the -an family worked on writing correct sentences, learned about doubles plus one in math, and talked briefly about making laws. 

 

Next week we have spirit week with a different dress up day every day.

Monday- a person from history

Tuesday- decade day

Wednesday- Backwards

Thursday- Future Self

Friday- Free Dress

 

Some of you may be aware that I am teaching virtually and online.  Since both classes are on here from time to time information might need to be broken up.

 

- I sent home a yellow folder to help with organization.  Every week you will need to put work needing to be completed on the left.  Students will put their done work on the right.  On Friday this is what will need to be turned in.  I will no longer be putting up on Google Classroom what is due because of this new method.

-Next Friday your completed work for our class only goes into my bag.  

-If you are able to donate a yellow folder they are $0.25 right now at Wal Mart. 

 

 

 

 

In this crazy time, it has been suggested to create a schedule to help build some normalcy.  I have created one for myself and encourage you to do the same with your kids.  Also, a parent brought to my attention a potential issue of needing to use technology to work from home and students using technology.  First, not all assignments I send will involve technology.   Second, if needed I suggest everyone in the house is involved with determining who will use what type of technology and when.  Remember there is a Raz-kids app which I have heard can be used on phones and probably can be accessed on other devices.

An example schedule:

8 am - 9 am Breakfast/Get ready (Yes. Change out of PJs)

9am - 9:40am Writing

9:40-10:10  Play. Ideally outside if weather permits and availability.

10:10 am - 10:40 am  Reading I will provide specific assignments, but additionally you can use Raz-Kids, leveled books can be bought through eBay, Epic! (I will try to set this up), and books around the house

10:40am - 11:00 am Break. Ideally, run around and play outside. Have a snack.

11:00-11:30 Social Studies/ English concept like bossy r

11:30-12:10 Specials

12:10-1:00 lunch and play

1:00-1:30 Language

1:30-2:00 break, play

2:00-2:30 math

2:30-7:00  play, color, craft, dinner, family time

8:30?         Be in bed

*If your student has language in the morning than stay with that schedule.  So language in the AM and English in the PM.

Hello Families!

I know one of the big questions is what remote learning will look like starting Tuesday, March 24, 2020. For Monday I would suggest trying to get used to a schedule and different routine.  I will be posting an example schedule.  I am working on putting together things for the kids to work on each day to keep them engaged and to try to maintain some normalcy in some very unusual circumstances. One of the best things we can do for the kiddos is to keep them reading over this extended break from school.

Starting Tuesday, March 24, 2020, I will be sending a daily email every morning by 8 AM with different practice activities for the day, touching on each of our key areas - reading, writing, and social studies. I completely understand different levels of access to technology and the ability to print things at home. I am very flexible in how or to what extent things are completed. My goal is to continue to give the kids the opportunity to practice what we've been learning so they aren't rusty when we are all together back at school.

 I will also send the entire sight word list we are working on this year which you can make flash cards from.  I would focus on one set at a time.  The goal in first grade is to be able to spell every word correctly and be able to read the word.  I also have some material on how to teach reading and writing.  If I send an entire packet I’ll let you know what parts to do and when.

Finally, I am also looking into possibly talking online with half of the class at a time using Zoom.  Smaller groups work best because it is easier to see everybody.   I would like to do our community circles time and give the students a chance to see each other and talk.  Please email if you are interested in having your students participate.  If you are sharing the computer with your child let me know if there is a time of day that works best and I will try to accommodate.

If you have any questions or concerns about anything, please never hesitate to reach out! I will do my best to support you and your family however I can. I am here for you and your kids (with respectful social distance 😉). Thank you for helping take care of our community, your kids, and yourselves through this difficult time.

Thanks,

Ms. Folkestad

 

Hi Families,

 

This week we finished learning blends and did s blend words, we did a self-reflection for goal setting, talked about hand washing, reviewed prepositions, and did a little more with opinion writing.

 

Thank you to those of you who have made donations for a Lego themed basket for the Auction!

 

Reminder if you have signed up for a conference then I look forward to meeting with you either Thursday or Friday.

 

Spring Break is all next week and I look forward to seeing you back on March 23, 2020.  Please enjoy time with your family and read some too! :)

 

I am not doing Friday folders this week.  Please check backpacks for book orders, new Encore choices for the last quarter, and a flyer explaining collecting pop tops.

 

Thanks,

 

Ms. Folkestad

This week we learned about words having r blends, we compared and contrasted two Dr. Seuss books, we wrote a book review, we wrote using opinion writing, reviewed rhyming words, talked more about contractions, and had fun with celebrating Read Across America.

Reminder, if you have not completed volunteer hours you can purchase items for the auction or the classroom.  For every $10 it counts towards one volunteer hour.  One suggestion would be to buy books from Scholastic for our classroom by using my online wish list.  Please ask if you have any questions.  I have appreciated those who have helped either finanacially or with their time this school year.

PIC still needs help filling the position of community rewards.  This person helps monitor things like Box Tops and King Soopers money earned.  Please contact them or me if interested.

Saturday, March 7th we are hosting a K-3 social at school. https://signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/20f0449aba623a4ff2-k3rd

Spirit Night on Monday, March 9th at Subway, 12155 Lioness Way. This is an all day event at a GVA Family owned establishment. 15% will be donated to the school. Please add this information to your classroom newsletters and distribute the flyers tomorrow.

Thursday, March 12 and Friday March 13, 2020 there is no school due to conferences.  I am looking forward to talking to those of you who signed up.

Auction Update:

- We are looking for 10 families to sponsor the Staff & Faculty to attend the 2nd Annual Auction. For more information:

https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/prdembd?ref=ZZHVZS5TX305OUU_ZZJR7CMT2B7RUDM

- Early Bird Tickets to the April 18th Auction end March 11th! Highlights include Disney, Reserved Parking, and Ski Passes! Don't delay getting your tickets

https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/prdembd?ref=ZZHVZS5TX305OUU_ZZHJ7LCLQ0KRM5Z

Our class basket is a Lego theme and the Sign up Genius for it can be reached by using this link:

https://tinyurl.com/r5zy6nu

Thanks

This week we learned about words having blends with L in them, continued opinion writing, did more with b, d, p, and q, reviewed magic e, looked at complete versus incomplete sentences. fact versus opinion, and started talking about landforms.

Congratulations to my morning class for a wonderful performance for International Day Korea.  Thank you to all the parents who helped us in any way. 

Next week is Read Across America with exciting plans every day.

Monday - We are honored to welcome author, Jenny Goebel, the author of several primary and intermediate grade books, to present at our school. Some of her books include Foreman Farley has a Backhoe (for younger readers), and Fortune Falls (for our older readers), among other books. Visit her website at: www.jennygoebel.com to learn more about her. 

PM class will listen to her.

Tuesday - Book Buddies with Mrs. students 

Wednesday - Dress as your favorite book character! 

Thursday - Dr. Seuss day! Dress as your favorite Dr. Seuss character or Dr. Seuss himself! Also, Odie, the service dog, and his best friend, Joan will be listening to students read to him during their specials. 

AM class will listen to Jenny Goebel.

Friday - Snuggle-Up-and-Read Day! To cap off this wonderful week of reading today will be an entire day of reading/literacy activities. Dress in your PJs, bring in something to snuggle with and get ready to read, read, read! 

Thanks,

Ms. Folkestad

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Dear Parents,

 

With participating in International Day on Friday I think we will fill out Learning Logs tomorrow.  If you have not sent your folders please do so.  This includes any of you who are involved with the second phase of the reading program we have just started.

 

Thanks,

Ms. Folkestad

Hi morning class families,

 

Our International Day is approaching.  If you are able to buy food or help please sign up using the SignUp link below.

All food and supplies should be purchased from H-mart (2751 S Parker Rd, Aurora, CO 80014).

 

Thanks,

Ms. Folkestad

This week we learned about words having magic e in them, started opinion writing, learned a little about Lincoln and Washington, and reviewed place value.

Reminder there is no school Monday, February 17 in honor of President’s Day.

Report cards for my PM class are being sent home today in green folders.

Scholastic Book orders will be sent home in green folders today.  Orders will be due next Friday, February 21, 2020.

Butter Braid forms are being sent home in Friday Folders.

• Order forms with money will be due to PM teachers on February 19.
• This year we are also taking online orders. Orders can be placed by searching for a child's first or last name at bit.ly/butterbraids2020.
• Butter Braids will be delivered to school on February 26th and pickup must be arranged by the families. Butter Braids come frozen and we cannot store them beyond the delivery day.
• The highest individual seller will be awarded a pass to Boondocks. The highest selling average PM classroom will get an ice cream party during the week of March 2nd (exact time TBD).

Hi Families,

 

Tomorrow many different things are taking place.

1. Jeans for Dreams- Students can pay a dollar to their AM teacher and wear jeans.  They have been encouraged to do something around the house to earn the dollar.  Money goes towards building our sister school in Liberia.

2. If you have been collecting Box Tops they are due to your AM teacher.  the winning class gets a free dress day on February 21st.

3. If you are interested Scholastic Book orders are also due online.

 

The usual Friday message will be done soon.  Additional dates and information will be included.

 

Thanks,

Ms. Folkestad

 

This week we learned about words having bossy ir in them, worked on writing a class chapter book, worked with writing and finding main ideas, verb tenses, and time.

I updated READ plans for the middle of the year benchmark and they were sent home in folders.

Our morning class is collecting BOX TOPS and competing for a school prize. Please send them in.

Work from the past month was sent home in folders.  Please empty and check out what we have been learning.

Butter Braid forms are being sent home in Friday Folders.

• Order forms with money will be due to PM teachers on February 19. Please do not count or reorganize any funds. Place all forms & monies as they are into the classroom envelope. Classroom envelopes are to be turned into the office. (Late order forms with money can be turned into the office through the 21st.)
• This year we are also taking online orders. Orders can be placed by searching for a child's first or last name at bit.ly/butterbraids2020. Please share this link in your classroom newsletters.
• Butter Braids will be delivered to school on February 26th and pickup must be arranged by the families. Butter Braids come frozen and we cannot store them beyond the delivery day.
• The highest individual seller will be awarded a pass to Boondocks. The highest selling average PM classroom will get an ice cream party during the week of March 2nd (exact time TBD).

Candygram This is being organized by Mrs. Conder's 5/6th grade class to fundraise towards the Outdoor Ed trip. Order forms will be due in Mrs. Conder's box by Feb 10th. Delivery will be Feb 13th. This is a cash-only fundraiser.

Our morning class has started practicing for International Day on February 28^th.  If you are available to help and need volunteer hours, please let me know and in what capacity.

Thanks,