Sunday, November 9, 2014

Fall Is Fun In First Grade!
Dear Parents,
Fall brings changing colors and falling leaves, colder temperatures, and tons of fun in First Grade!  We have enjoyed reading with our Grandparents on Grandparents’ Day, using our senses to explore pumpkins on the inside and out, and getting together to parade in our costumes and celebrate Halloween! In addition, our class showed great teamwork, respect, and patience when working together to create a huge spiderweb with our Fourth Grade Buddies!  
Students have continued to improve their addition math facts through practice with many number bonds and hands-on math games, too.  Our class has also been using a new math website, called IXL, to practice their math facts, number sense and concepts each week.  We are very excited that this site may also be used at home for more practice!  The kids have their own account, and in the short time we have been using it, I have already seen progress and more self-confidence in them!
I look forward to meeting with each of you on Monday, November 10th for Parent-Teacher Conferences.  During our time together, I will update you with specific ways you can help your child continue to meet their academic potential, while having fun doing it!  
Thanks again for all your help and support at home.  Happy Fall!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Carie Gregory