We've Been Busy!

The first graders have been busy this month. We've finished another art project that has been posted to Artsonia.com. The students earned a popcorn party a couple of weeks ago and we have plans to publish our own hardback book before Christmas. Last week we read about pumpkins and this week we've been learning about bats. Our Halloween party is this Friday and all family is welcome. We look forward to a spooktacular time!

Flower Paintings

For the last three days students have been working on flower paintings. They've used two different kinds of paint, tried the wet-on-wet technique, and used vegetables to stamp images of flowers. All of the students' artwork will be posted on Artsonia.com. Check it out!

Fabulous Firsts!

Today we celebrated Fabulous Firsts. Two guests came in dressed as story characters to read the class a story. We heard about Tacky the Penguin, Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day, and The Giving Tree. A local organization donated books and students got to take home their very own new hard backed book to keep. Keep sharing the joy of books with your students!

First Day of School

We had a busy first day in first grade. Students learned all about the rules and classroom procedures. We completed our First Day books which were sent home. Students also got to meet "Share Bear". It's going to be a wonderful year!

School Will Be Starting Soon

The first day of school is Wednesday, August 27th. Students and parents are invited into the classroom Monday, August 25th from 4:30 to 6:00. Stop by and introduce yourselves, take a look around the room, and drop off all your supplies. I look forward to meeting you. A newsletter will be mailed soon with more details. Welcome!