Peek at the Week 8/25-8/29

We had a fantastic week in first grade! Don't forget that our Curriculum Night is on Tuesday, August 26th at 6:30 in the Media Center. We look forward to seeing you there!

Here’s a peek at next week:

Spelling words: it, sit, hit, six, his, this, kid, is, did, in
Phonics- short i 
Reading: Establishing Daily 5 Routines-Listening to Reading/Word Work
Language Arts: Common and Proper Nouns
Writing: Narrative 
Math: Numeration: Exploring the 99's Chart and Number Line  
Science: Weather Instruments/ STEM activity

Our library day is on Friday! Make sure your child brings his/her library book back to school.

Homework 
1.Study spelling words! 
2. Practice "Lightning Words" {see sheet in Daily Folder}
3. READ!
4. Tens Frame Practice: Making numbers 11 to 19

1st Grade Curriculum Night- August 26th @ 6:30 pm

Please join us in the Media Center on August 26th at 6:30 pm to learn all about first grade! It will be very helpful for all of you who attend. There will be a lot of information discussed. We look forward to seeing you there!

Spelling Test
The children did a wonderful job working on their spelling words this week! All graded tests will be sent home on Monday.

*MAP TESTING *

Math: Tuesday, August 26th from 9:30-11:00

Snack Reminders

-Please send a healthy snack {low in sugar- no cookies, candy, etc.} to school with your child every day.

-Due to having 5 minutes for snack time, please send in only one snack.

-Please do not send snack in your child's lunchbox or in a large container/bag. He/she puts their snack inside their desk to save space and time during transitions.

Jewelry
Please help us by making sure your child leaves all jewelry {bracelets, necklaces, etc.} at home. They often become a huge distraction during instructional time.

Volunteer Training

Georgia law regarding volunteers in non-profit organizations establishes that all volunteers are now mandated reporters.  In order for all volunteers to understand the law and know the reporting protocols, volunteer training regarding the new mandated reporter law will be provided. Below are the dates for the RBES volunteer training. If you plan to volunteer or visit in a classroom (this includes attending class parties, field day, working with students, etc.) you should attend one of the dates below.

Thu Aug 28, 2014		7:00pm – 8:00pm
Sat Sep 6, 2014		9:00am – 10:00am

We will need ALL volunteers to attend one of the training options in order for everyone to be able to continue to serve as a volunteer. Please know we appreciate you, your time, and commitment to RBES.

Weekly Studies Donation

If you are able, please send in a $5 donation for your child's Weekly Studies newspapers. Thank you!

Upcoming Events

***K/1st Curriculum Night- Aug. 26- 6:30 pm**

Volunteer Training Options {choose 1}:

Aug. 28th- 7:00 pm

Sept. 6- 9:00 am

K/1st Picture Day- Sept. 3

PTO- Sept. 9- 6:30 pm

K Parent Breakfast- Sept. 11-7:45 am

Book Fair- Sept. 15-19

STEAM Family Night- Sept. 16