1/22 - 1/26

Homecoming Week is January 22-26

Theme:  LIT (Light in Them); slang word for good/cool/hip

Theme Verse:  "Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life."  (John 8:12)

Theme Days:

Monday- Crazy Day (Hair & Clothes)

Tuesday- Twin Day

Wednesday- Western Day

Thursday- Disney Day

Friday- School Spirit/Homecoming Tee Shirts

Homecoming Pep Rally is Friday, January 26 at 8:15 a.m. 

There is a competition between classes to win a lunch at La Carreta.  A winner will be chosen from elementary and secondary grades.  Ways to earn points are as follows:

• Dress for theme days
• Memorize the Theme Verse and Recite it when the spirit stick comes in our room!
• Lip Sync Battle at Pep Rally
• PENNY WAR (Pennies are collected by grade and are worth 1 point.)  If there are silver or dollars in our container, we lose points. If  pennies are rolled we earn an extra 25 points for our class!!
• Poster Contest

School Store:

Please return the packet of information for the School Store by Wednesday, January 22.  This is for family members and friends that do not order online.  Our school store site will send them a catalog from which they may order.  Please do not tear out or cut the address cards, but send the entire packet back.  Thank you very much for your support!

Test Schedule:

Monday - Writing (no studying)

Tuesday - Math (no studying)

Wednesday - Phonics/Spelling (study Spelling List 15)

1/15 - 1/19

No school Monday, January 15, in honor of Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday.

Bible Memory Verse:  Psalms 146:1 (NLT) "Praise the Lord!  Let all that I am praise the Lord."

Report cards were sent home Friday.  Please sign and return as soon as possible.

Please begin saving pennies for "Penny Wars" - competition to see which class can bring in the most pennies!

The forms for homecoming shirts are to be returned first thing Tuesday, January 16.  Information about homecoming week is on the form so please keep this in a safe place.

Spirit Week is January 22-26:
Monday is Crazy Day
Tuesday is Twin Day
Wednesday is Western Day
Thursday is Disney Day
Friday is School Spirit Day 

Test Schedule:
Tuesday, January 16 -- Math (no studying)
Wednesday, January 17 -- Phonics/Spelling (study Spelling List 14)
Friday, January 19 -- Bible (memorize bible verse)
                                   Writing (no studying)

1/8 - 1/12

Welcome back after an extended break! 

Bible Memory Verse:  Psalms 95:3 "For I know that the Lord is great, and our Lord is above all gods."

Test Schedule:
No Phonics, Spelling, or Math tests this week.
Bible Test and Writing Test will be on Friday, January 12. (Memorize bible verse)

12/25 - 12/29

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Enjoy your break. 

See you on Tuesday, January 2, 2018!

12/18 - 12/22


Remember ... every Friday in December is Christmas Fun Friday.  Children should wear their favorite Christmas attire!

The first grade Polar Express Christmas Party will be Thursday, December 21.  We will have no gift exchange, but every kid will receive a gift from their teacher.

Christmas Break will begin on Friday, December 22, at noon.

Bible Memory Verse:
Isaiah 9:6(a) "For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given."

Test Schedule:
Monday, December 18 -- Writing (no studying)
Tuesday, December 19 -- Math (no studying)
Wednesday, December 20 -- Phonics/Spelling (study Spelling List 13)
Friday, December 22 -- Bible Verse (memorize Isaiah 9:6(a)

12/11 - 12/15

Movie Fun!  We will be going to see the movie "The Star" on Monday morning at 8:30.

Christmas Fun Fridays!  Every Friday in December is Christmas Fun Friday!  Students should wear their favorite Christmas attire!

No Gift Exchange.   We will not have a gift exchange this year in First Grade.  Instead, I will plan a Christmas Party on Thursday, December 21.  All kids will receive a small gift from their teacher.

Congratulations!  The kids did an excellent job with the Christmas Play this year.  I am so proud of each of you. 

Back to Normal.  We plan to get back to normal this coming week. Listed below are the bible memory verse and test schedule (the test dates have been change slightly).

Bible Memory Verse:  1 Peter 5:7 "Casting all your cares upon Him, for He cares for you."

Test Schedule:
Tuesday, December 12 - Writing Test (no studying)
Wednesday, December 13 - Phonics/Language/Spelling Test (study Spelling List 12)
Thursday, December 14 - Math Test (no studying)

Have a blessed weekend!

12/4 - 12/8

Christmas Fun Fridays - every Friday in December!  Wear your favorite Christmas attire and enjoy a surprise from your teacher!

The Christmas Play is Thursday, December 7 @ 10:00 AM and 7:00 PM.   We sent information home regarding what the children should wear (black pants, long sleeve black shirt and black socks), the times of the events, DVD order forms, etc.   We encourage you to sign your child out after the morning performance.  Years of experience have taught us that they get very tired, and they need to return to school at 6:15 that evening for the night performance.

Please send your child's black pants, long sleeve black shirt and black socks to school with them no later than Tuesday, December 5.  Please place them in a bag with your child's name on it.

Progress Reports were sent home on Wednesday, November 29.  Please sign and return one copy and return to me as soon as possible. 

The only test will be Writing on Monday, December 4.