Mrs. Schuerenberg's First Grade Class

2011-05-12T11:02:00.000-07:00

News for the week of May 12th

Thursday, May 19th – Author's Night Out
drop by anytime 5-7 pm
Monday, May 23rd – Play Day!!
Thursday, May 26th – Last Day of school
Out at 11

Please send $1 to buy our high school helper
Mr. Joe Northern a graduation present. Thank You!

Reading
Our story this week is about Ben Franklin.

Spelling
refill, repay, reopen, refund, retell
untie, undress, unkind, undo, unhappy
Bonus: brothers, different, answered, poor, carry
Test will be Wednesday, May 18th.

Math
Addition and Subtraction

Science
Space

2011-05-05T12:39:00.001-07:00

News for the week of May 5th

Reading
Our story this week is Alexander Graham Bell.

Spelling
saw, paw, law, jaw, draw, straw, lawn, yawn, crawl, hawk
Bonus: science, through, learn, early, built
Test will be Wednesday, May 11th.

Math
Addition and Subtraction

Science
Energy

Social Studies
Goods and Services

2011-04-28T12:50:00.001-07:00

News for the week of April 28th

Book orders due on April 29th!

On May 3rd, the elementary is having an Amazing Race, that will focus on science and math activities. One of the activities that we are completing takes a 16 oz soda bottle with cap. Would you please save these and send them to school? We will need several. Thanks for your help!!

Reading
Our story this week is Simple Machines.

Spelling
boy, joy, toy, boil, coin, oil, oink, point, soil, voice
Bonus: against, goes, heavy, kinds, today
Test will probably be Wednesday, May 4th.

Math
Measurement and Temperature

Science
Movement and Sound

Social Studies
Studies Weekly

2011-04-18T10:59:00.000-07:00

News for the week of April 18th

We are finished testing and everyone did a Great Job!!

Important Dates:
Monday, April 18 - 4th quarter progress reports go home
Tuesday, April 19 – Field trip to Cape
Wednesday, April 20 – Easter Egg Hunt
Thursday, April 21 – Spring Picture orders due Today!
Friday, April 22 – No School Spring Break
Monday, April 25 – No School Spring Break

Reading
No story this week.

Spelling
No spelling test this week.

Math
Measurement

Science
Movement and Sound

Social Studies
Studies Weekly

2011-04-11T12:13:00.000-07:00

News for the week of April 11th

PTO is collecting candy for the Easter egg hunt.
Any donations would be appreciated!!

Don't forget about the school store every Friday morning.
Mrs. James has lots of new, cool school supplies!!

Important Dates:
April 11-14 Terra Nova testing
Please make sure your child gets plenty of rest and a good breakfast. Please make sure they are here on time and wide awake. We start testing at 8:30!
Friday, April 15th – OUT at 11:00
April 18th - 4th quarter progress reports go home
Friday, April 22- Monday, April 25 – No School Spring Break

Reading
No new story and no test this week.
No books on Monday and Tuesday.

Spelling
No test this week.

Math
Review

Science
Review

Social Studies
Review

2011-04-04T10:46:00.001-07:00

News for the week of April 4th

This week is the Book Fair!! We raised $130 for our classroom. Each child will be picking out a book to donate to our library. Thanks for sending those coins! If you send book money, please put it in a bag or envelope with the student's name on the front.

Don't forget about the school store every Friday morning.
Mrs. James has lots of new, cool school supplies!!

Important Dates:
Monday, April 4th – PTO meeting 6:00 5th grade performs
April 11-14 Terra Nova testing
Friday, April 15th – OUT at 11:00
April 18th - 4th quarter progress reports go home
Friday, April 22- Monday, April 25 – No School Spring Break

Reading
Our story this week is “Dot and Jabber”

Spelling
book, moon, took, food, look, pool, zoo, noon, good, foot
Bonus: instead, another, among, none
Please go over these words at home for extra practice.
They need to read and spell them.

Math
Measurement
Please practice addition, subtraction, time and money
with them at home!!

Science
Review

Social Studies
Presidents
Monuments and Symbols

2011-03-28T12:59:00.001-07:00

News for the week of March 28th

Spring Pictures will be taken March 30th.

We are low on disinfecting wipes and tissues.
We would greatly appreciate any donations.

Check out
http://bloomfieldelementaryschool.blogspot.com/
or
http://bloomfieldpto.blogspot.com/
for a schedule of upcoming events

Reading
Our story this week is “Mole and the Baby Bird”

Spelling
out, our, ouch, found, round, count, cloud, house, shout, mouth
Bonus: loved, door, wood, should
Please go over these words at home for extra practice.
They need to read and spell them.

Math
Calendar
Please practice addition, subtraction, time and money
with them at home!!

Science
Matter

Social Studies
Presidents
Monuments and Symbols

2011-03-21T09:24:00.001-07:00

News for the week of March 21st

Coins for books
Monday – pennies
Tuesday – nickels
Wednesday – dimes
Thursday – quarters
Friday – change, bills and checks

Spring Pictures will be taken March 30th.

We are low on disinfecting wipes and tissues.
We would greatly appreciate any donations.

Check out
http://bloomfieldelementaryschool.blogspot.com/
or
http://bloomfieldpto.blogspot.com/
for a schedule of upcoming events

Reading
Our story this week is “Tippy-Toe Chick, Go”

Spelling
cow, how, now, crowd, growl,
down, town, clown, frown, brown
Bonus: along, eyes, behind, toward, never, pulled, pulling
Please go over these words at home for extra practice.
They need to read and spell them.

Math
Clocks
Please practice with them at home.

Science
Matter

Social Studies
Presidents
Monuments and Symbols

2011-03-14T11:36:00.000-07:00

News for the week of March 14th

Friday, March 18th - OUT at 11:00
- Book orders due

We are low on disinfecting wipes and tissues.
We would greatly appreciate any donations.

Reports cards go home Monday.
Great Job to everyone!!

Reading
Our story this week is “Henry and Mudge”

Spelling
slowly, quickly, sadly, gladly, nicely
careful, useful, painful, playful, wonderful
Bonus: because, across, told, opened, only, shoes, dance
Please go over these words at home for extra practice.
They need to read and spell them.

Math
Subtraction Facts and Clocks
Please practice with them at home!!

Science
Weather and Matter

Social Studies
Monuments and Symbols

2011-03-07T12:27:00.001-08:00

News for the week of March 7th

Reading
Our story this week is “Peter's Chair.”

Spelling
backpack, outside, baseball, herself, flashlight,
bluebird, lunchbox, suitcase, inside, brainstorm
Bonus: picture, room, thought, remember, stood
Please go over these words at home for extra practice.
They need to read and spell them.

Math
Subtraction Facts
Please practice with them at home!!

Science
Weather

Social Studies
Presidents

Writing
Eric Carle books

2011-02-28T09:37:00.000-08:00

News for the week of February 28th

If you still have the Six Flags: Read to Succeed or February Book-It
please send them on Tuesday, March 1st. This will be the last day!!

Wednesday, March 2 – You may dress like a character from a Dr. Seuss
book to celebrate his birthday.

Reading
Our story this week is “The Lady in the Moon”.

Spelling
lie, tie, pie, high, might, right, night, bright, light, tight
Bonus: above, laugh, moon, touch, eight
Please go over these words at home for extra practice.
They need to read and spell them.

Math
Addition Facts
Please let them practice at home!

Science
Rocks and soil
Natural Resources

Social Studies
Presidents

Writing
Eric Carle books

2011-02-22T11:08:00.000-08:00

News for the week of February 22nd

Six Flags: Read to Succeed is due no later than February 28th.

Reading
Our story this week is “Mister Bones: Dinosaur Hunter”.

Spelling
boat, coat, loaf, road, soap, blow, pillow, row, snow, yellow
Bonus: found, mouth, once, took, wild
Please go over these words at home for extra practice.
They need to read and spell them.

Math
Addition Facts
Please let them practice at home!

Science
Rocks and soil
Natural Resources

Social Studies
Presidents

Writing
Eric Carle books

2011-02-08T11:01:00.001-08:00

News for the week of February 8th

Book orders need to be turned in by Friday, February 11.

Check out our blog at http://templesfirst.blogspot.com

Six Flags: Read to Succeed is due no later than February 28th.

Reading
Our story this week is “The Dot”.

Spelling
eat, each, sea, team, please, dream, treat, beach, clean, lean
Bonus: colors, drew, over, sign, draw, great, show
Please go over these words at home for extra practice.
They need to read and spell them.

Math
Counting Change
Please let them practice at home!

Science Social Studies Writing
Rocks and soil Presidents Eric Carle books
Natural Resources

“Gave From The Heart” pin-up program to benefit cystic fibrosis research. During the month of February students can purchase a paper heart for a contribution of $1.00. The class that has the most hearts will have a popcorn party.

We still need the following items for our Valentine's Day Party.

chips dip drinks plates napkins

Please write me a note if you would like to send something. Thanks!!

2011-01-31T10:51:00.002-08:00

News for the week of January 31st

Homecoming Week
Tuesday – Hat and Tie day
Wednesday – Camo day
Thursday – Favorite Movie or Cartoon Character day
Friday – Wildcat day

Check out our new pictures on our blog.
http://templesfirst.blogspot.com

Six Flags: Read to Succeed is due no later than February 28th.

Reading
Our story this week is “Mama's Present”.

Spelling
afraid, train, mail, tail, rain, day, may, play, way, gray
Bonus: about, give, would, surprise, enjoy, worry
Please go over these words at home for extra practice.
They need to read and spell them.

Math
Counting Change
Please let them practice at home!

Science Social Studies Writing
Food Chains Communities Eric Carle books

Our Valentine's Day Party will be Monday, February 14.
If you would like to send a snack, please write me a note. There is a class list on the back of this newsletter. Please send something to put their valentines and candy in on the 14th! Please not before!! This will not be judged. You do not have to go to a lot of trouble if you don't want to.

Beginning 2/3/11 the elementary building will be participating in the “Gave From The Heart” pin-up program to benefit cystic fibrosis research. During the month of February students can purchase a paper heart for a contribution of $1.00. The names of the people who make the contribution will be written on the heart. These hearts will be displayed outside of each classroom. All proceeds collected will be donated to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. The classroom in grades K-2 and in 3-5 that sell the most hearts will be given a popcorn party.

2011-01-31T10:51:00.001-08:00

2011-01-31T09:21:00.000-08:00

Beginning 2/3/11 the elementary building will be participating in the “Gave From The Heart” pin-up program to benefit cystic fibrosis research. During the month of February students can purchase a paper heart for a contribution of $1.00. The names of the people who make the contribution will be written on the heart. These hearts will be displayed outside of each classroom. All proceeds collected will be donated to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. The classroom in grades K-2 and in 3-5 that sell the most hearts will be given a popcorn party.

2011-01-25T11:20:00.000-08:00

News for the week of January 24th

January 31st is the last day for January Book-It!

Six Flags: Read to Succeed is due no later than February 28th.

Reading
Our story this week is “Where Are My Animal Friends?”.

Spelling
bigger, biggest, faster, fastest,
slower, slowest, shorter, shortest, sadder, saddest
Bonus: before, does, good-bye, oh, right, won't
Please go over these words at home for extra practice.
They need to read and spell them.
TEST WILL BE FRIDAY, JANUARY 28.

Math
Even and Odd Numbers, Money

Science
Life Cycles

Social Studies
Communities and Maps

Writing
Eric Carle books

2011-01-17T09:24:00.000-08:00

News for the week of January 17th

Book orders are due Friday, January 21.

Reading
Our story this week is I'm a Caterpillar.

Spelling
her, were, first, bird, girl, shirt, sir, burn, fur, hurt
Bonus: done, know, push, visit, wait
Please go over these words at home for extra practice.
They need to read and spell them.

Math
Number Relationships and Patterns

Science
Life Cycles

Social Studies
Martin Luther King, Jr.

2011-01-10T09:27:00.001-08:00

News for the week of January 10th

Thursday, January 13 – Out at 11:00
Friday, January 14 – No School
We will have school Monday, January 17th.
This is a make-up day.

Report cards will go home on Thursday.
I will only contact the people I need to conference with.
If you would like to meet with me, please send a note.

Reading
Our story this week is Frog and Toad.

Spelling
ask, asked, help, helped, jog, jogged, plan, planned, call, called
Bonus: few, how, soon, again, afraid, read
Please go over these words at home for extra practice.
They need to read and spell them.

Math
Tens and ones, estimating

Science
Life Cycles

Social Studies
Martin Luther King, Jr.

2011-01-04T06:52:00.001-08:00

Reading
Our story this week is Jan's New Home.

Spelling
fix, fixes, class, classes, wish, wishes, kiss, kisses, bus, buses
Bonus: away, car, friends, house, our, school, very
Please go over these words at home for extra practice.
They need to read and spell them.

Math
Graphs

Science
How plants and animals live in their habitats

Social Studies
Communication, Children Around the World, and Holidays

Writing
Letters

2010-12-13T11:24:00.000-08:00

News for the week of December 13th

Friday, December 17 – Out at 11
Dec 18 – Jan 3 No School Christmas Break
Tuesday, January 4 – Students come back to school

If you would like to send something for our party on Friday
morning, please write me a note.

The Girl Scouts are collecting canned food items to give to the local food
banks. The class that collects the most cans will win a popcorn party.
The last day to collect the cans is Thursday, December 16.

Box tops and labels for 2nd quarter are due by Friday. Thank you!!

Our Santa letters will be in The North Stoddard Countian
on Wednesday, December 22.

Reading
Our story this week is Jan's New Home.

Spelling
fix, fixes, class, classes, wish, wishes, kiss, kisses, bus, buses
Bonus: away, car, friends, house, our, school, very
Please go over these words at home for extra practice.
They need to read and spell them.

Math
Graphs

Science
How plants and animals live in their habitats

Social Studies
Communication, Children Around the World, and Holidays

Writing
Letters

2010-11-15T09:26:00.000-08:00

News for the week of November 15th

November 24 – Out at 11
November 25 and 26 – No School. Thanksgiving

Our class won a popcorn and soda party because we had the
most labels!! Thank you for supporting our school!

Reading
Our story this week is Honey Bees.

Oral Vocabulary ex: My new hat has three buttons.

Spelling
be, he, me, she, we, feet, green, see, tree, week
Bonus: also, family, new, other, same, their
Please go over these words at home for extra practice.
They need to read and spell them.

Math
We are working on related addition and subtraction facts.

Science
Ch 1 – What plants and animals need
Living and nonliving

Social Studies
History and Transportation

Writing
Autumn poems
I wish books

November 22-24 will be a review week. Happy Thanksgiving!

2010-11-08T09:39:00.001-08:00

News for the week of November 8th

November 11 – Veterans Day Assembly
November 12 – Out at 11
November 24 – Out at 11
November 25 and 26 – No School. Thanksgiving

Our class won a popcorn and soda party because we had the
most labels!! Thank you for supporting our school!

Reading
Our story this week is Life in the Forest.

Oral Vocabulary ex: A huge bear hunted for food.

Spelling
June, rude, mule, rule, huge, cube, tube, flute, cute, use
Bonus: find, food, around, grow, water, under
Please go over these words at home for extra practice.
They need to read and spell them.

Math
We are working on subtraction facts.

Writing
Autumn poems

2010-11-01T11:04:00.000-07:00

News for the week of November 1st

Book orders due Friday, November 5th

Look at our Halloween costumes!
http://templesfirst.blogspot.com

November 11th – Veterans Day Assembly
November 12th – Out at 11!
November 24th – Out at 11!
November 25 & 26 – No School. Thanksgiving!!

Reading
Our story this week is The Big Circle.

Oral Vocabulary ex: He'll dig down for a bone.

Spelling
hose, those, joke, woke, bone, stone, home, hope, rode, rose
Bonus: down, inside, now, there, together
Please go over these words at home for extra practice.
They need to read and spell them.

Math
We are working on subtraction facts.

2010-10-25T11:05:00.001-07:00

News for the week of October 25th

Red Ribbon Week:
Tuesday – Purple and Gold Day
Wednesday – Pajama Day
Thursday – Camo Day
Friday – Costume Day
Parade 1:30

Happy Halloween!!

We will have a party on Friday after the
Halloween Parade. We already have plates,
napkins and drinks. If you would like to send
something, please write me a note.

Reading
Our story this week is Who Works Here?

Oral Vocabulary ex: People like to play catch.

Spelling
kite, white, hide, ride, bike, like,
dime, time, ice, smile
Bonus: live, people, out, who, work
Please go over these words at home for extra
practice. They need to read and spell them.

Math
We are working on subtraction facts.

2010-10-12T10:53:00.001-07:00

News for the week of October 12th

Friday 10/15 – Box tops and labels due
Last day for the book fair
End of First Quarter

Thursday 10/21 - Out @ 11am Parent Teacher
Conferences 1-6
Friday 10/22 - No School

Our First Grade float got 2nd place!!!
Thanks to all those that helped make our float great!
We will put our winnings toward our 1st grade field trip.
Congratulations on the 1st place Girl Scout float!!

Reading
Our story this week is The Farmer in the Hat.

Oral Vocabulary ex: Place the plate on the paper.

Spelling
age, cage, cake, make, take, made, name, face, late, safe
Bonus: could, be, old, paper, horse
Please go over these words at home for extra practice.
They need to read and spell them.

Math
We are working on subtraction facts.

Writing
Nursery Rhymes

2010-10-04T10:57:00.001-07:00

News for the week of October 4th

School Mall goes home on Monday!!
Please fill the books with addresses and
send them back for a prize.

PTO meeting Monday night at 6:00.

Wednesday – Dress like a super hero!
The book fair will be this week and next!!

The Fall Festival Parade will be Friday, October 8 at 5:30.

Monday – NO School – Columbus Day

Reading
Our story this week is A Big Fish for Max.

Oral Vocabulary ex: Sam wants all the fish.

Spelling
ship, fish, shut, shell, trash, rush, shop,
then, with, thin
Bonus: catch, good, no, put, want
Please go over these words at home for extra practice.
They need to read and spell them.

Math
We are working on addition facts.

Writing
Fairy Tales

2010-09-27T11:02:00.001-07:00

News for the week of September 27th

PTO needs help with the book fair!!
I have included a sign up sheet if you would like to volunteer.

The Fall Festival Parade will be Friday, October 8 at 5:30.

Reading
Our story this week is Animal Park.

Oral Vocabulary ex: Gus must take mud home for his frogs.

Spelling
run, sun, bump, jump, cut, nut, up, rug, bus, must
Bonus: into, many, them, home
Please go over these words at home for extra practice.
They need to read and spell them.

Math
We are working on addition facts.

Writing
ABC books

Studies Weekly
We are talking about freedom and the flag.

2010-09-20T11:55:00.001-07:00

News for the week of September 20th

Picture Retakes will be Friday, September 24th!!!

Please leave your child's library books in their backpacks.
Most days we have a few extra minutes to read these in class.

Check out our class pictures at http://templesfirst.blogspot.com/

Reading
Our story this week is Get the Egg.

Oral Vocabulary ex: Ben, get your sled.

Spelling
bed, red, sled, men, ten, step, jet, net, wet, leg
Bonus: saw, small, tree, your
Please go over these words at home for extra practice.
They need to read and spell them.

Math
We are working on making addition sentences.
Please practice plus zero and plus one addition facts.

Writing
ABC books

2010-09-07T11:04:00.001-07:00

News for the week of September 7th

Fundraiser money due Wednesday, September 8th.

Grandparents Night is Thursday, September 9th. 5:30-7:00

Don't forget to send your labels. The first grade class
that collects the most gets a popcorn party!!

Please leave your child's library books in their backpacks.
Most days we have a few extra minutes to read these in class.

Check out our class pictures at http://templesfirst.blogspot.com/

Reading
Our story this week is The Big Blue Ox.

Oral Vocabulary ex: Help the ox get the mop.

Spelling
hop, mop, pop, lock, rock, got, hot, pot, ox, mom
Bonus: get, help, use
Please go over these words at home for extra practice.
They need to read and spell them.

Math
We are working on counting with tens and ones and number stories.
Please practice plus zero and plus one addition facts.

2010-08-27T11:04:00.001-07:00

News for the week of August 30th

Reading
Our story this week Pig in a Wig!
We will have a test over this story on Friday.
We will read it everyday in class.
There is no need to study for this test at home.
It is a comprehension test.

We also have an oral vocabulary test every Friday.
The test has a few sentences made from words we
have been studying. This week we are studying short i words.
Our bonus words will also be in the sentences.
For example : Mix it up!

Spelling
in, pin, it, sit, did, fix, mix, six, lip, wig
Bonus: and, take, up
We will have a spelling test every Friday.
Please go over these words at home for extra practice.
They need to read and spell them.

Math
We are working on counting with tens and ones.
Please practice plus zero and plus one addition facts.

-We will have a handwriting sheet everyday.

-We are working on our “No, David!” books.

2010-08-24T06:28:00.000-07:00

News for the week of August 23rd

-Please sign and return the yellow slips.
Even if you mark no, we get free things for our class.
-Book orders are due Friday!

Reading
Our story this week is Sam, Come Back!
We will have a test over this story on Friday.
We will read it everyday in class.
There is no need to study for this test at home.
It is a comprehension test.

We also have an oral vocabulary test every Friday.
The test has a few sentences made from words we
have been studying. This week we are studying short a words.
Our bonus words will also be in the sentences.
For example : The hat is on the rack.

Spelling
at, bat, cat, dad, mad,
can, ran, back, sack, am
Bonus: in, on, way
We will have a spelling test every Friday.
Please go over these words at home for extra practice.
They need to read and spell them.

Math
We are working on counting with tens and ones
and plus zero addition facts.

We will have a handwriting sheet everyday.

We are working on our “No, David!” books.