9/3 - 9/7

There is no school Monday, September 3, due to Labor Day Holiday.  Enjoy your day off.

Bible Memory Verse:
Colossians 3:2  "Set your mind on things above, not on things on earth."

Parent Teacher Fellowship:
Please join us for a PTF meeting right after school on Tuesday, September 4.

Student of the Week:
The First Grade Student of the Week is Emily Morriston!  Congratulations to Emily!

Chapel:
Important!  Chapel for elementary students will now be in the new gym on Wednesdays at 1:45 p.m.  All are welcome to attend!  The last Wednesday of each month, we will all be back in the new gym at 8:00 a.m. as usual.

Test Schedule:
Wednesday -- Phonics/Language (no studying)
Thursday -- Math (no studying)
Friday -- Bible (memorize bible verse)

8/27 - 8/31

Welcome back first graders!  We have started off with our feet running this year!  We have been reviewing vowels and short vowel sounds, blends, consonant sounds, counting, writing numbers and letters, reading and understanding poetry terms.

Student of the Week:
The first grade student of the week is Laura Gibson!  Congratulations, Laura!

Physical Education:
During this school term, we will have gym every day.  As a reminder, your child will need to bring tennis shoes for gym each day.

Bible Memory Verse:
Psalms 96:4 -- "For the Lord is great, and greatly to be praised: He is to be feared above all gods."

Chapel:
Chapel will be Wednesday beginning at 8:00 a.m.  All are welcome to attend!

Picture Day:
School Picture Day for individual and classroom photos will be Thursday, August 30.

Welcome Back First Grade!  I am excited to begin the new school year!

Open House will be Thursday, August 16, from 5-7:00 p.m.

The first day of school for students is Monday, August 20!

Please see below the school supply list for First Grade:

1 plastic pencil box
1 package yellow No. 2 pencils
2 pink erasers
1 box crayons (not twistables)
1 pair scissors (blunt ends)
3 glue sticks
1 12-inch ruler (with inches and centimeters) 
1 box tissues
1 container disinfecting wipes
1 2-pocket folder (for communications, homework, and completed work)

Enjoy the remainder of your Summer Break!  See you soon!

I am so thankful for my time with your children! 
Have a great summer!

5/14 - 5/16

Wednesday, May 16 is the last day for students!

What a wonderful first year for me as your child’s teacher!
Thank you for allowing me to share in their lives!

Have a blessed summer.

5/7 - 5/11

Achievement Testing is this week (Monday, May 7 - Wednesday, May 9) in the mornings. Please make sure your child is well rested, eats breakfast and arrives on time.  If you are responsible for snacks please bring them early as possible on your day.

In the afternoons, I will plan activities for the children.  If any parent would like to volunteer to plan an activity, please let me know asap.

On Thursday, May 10, we will have a pizza party at lunch time.  Then we will have classroom awards at 1:00 p.m.

On Friday, May 11, at 1:00 p.m. is School awards day for 1st grade through 11th grade.  Parents are welcome to attend but are not required.

It has been a great first year for me as you child's teacher!  I am sure the children will do great on their achievement tests.  I will have more than enough pencils and erasers for them, so you will not need to send extra!

God bless and have a great weekend!

4/30 - 5/4

Bible Verse:
Proverbs 3:6  "Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take."

Safari Zoo trip is Thursday, May 3.  Information and directions to the zoo will be sent home next week.

Flashback day is May 4.  Students should dress up this day.

Achievement Testing is May 7-9.

Awards Ceremony is May 11 at 1:00 p.m.

Last Day for students is Wednesday, May 16.


Tests:
Monday - Writing
Tuesday - Math
Wednesday - Phonics/Spelling (study Spelling List 28)
Friday - Bible (memorize bible verse)