SPECIALS... Monday - Guidance, Tuesday - Library, Wednesday - PE, Thursday - Art & Music, Friday - Computer,

Monday, September 28, 2020

iPads

The iPads are going home on Monday and on Tuesday 

with the students.  They will also have a charger kept in

a zipper bag.  The charger does not need to come to school

with the students.  For now....Please send your child to

school with their iPad. Please remind them to carry the

handle and to not put them in their backpacks. It would 

be helpful if the iPads would be fully charged the night

before bringing them to school.



 

Thursday, September 24, 2020

IPADS


We are very excited to let you know that the IPads are here!  They are being set up, teachers, and kids are being trained.  They will be coming home early next week.

Please be on the lookout for them.😃



There are 2 rule papers going home.  One is to read sign and return, and the other 
one is to keep at home in your important paper pile or folder.



 

Tuesday, September 22, 2020

                                             Just a few reminders😀

Please remember that the water fountains are not

working, so each child will need a water bottle each 

day. We can fill bottles, but they can not drink from 

the fountains.


Also please remember to send your child with a spoon

or fork if they need one with their snack or lunch.

The children are doing a good job at independently 

opening their snacks and containers.  **We do 

have 2 snack breaks per day.**


Wednesday is the day to access the specials. Please

check out each teacher's blog. (Mrs. Stone, Mrs. Miller,

Mr. Charpentier & Mrs. Ludden) 

Mrs. Stevens sent home a paper assignment.  It went 

home in each folder today.


🌟A GREAT BIG THANK YOU for returning school work

on your students next school day🌟


Thanks for your continued support.









Wednesday, September 16, 2020

 Dear Parents,


As we work through what  hybrid learning looks like, 

we realize that not all work is differentiated for your

 student’s ability.  Here are some ways you can address this at home. 

Struggling learners

Advanced learners

*break up learning sessions into smaller time periods

*have students read the read aloud selection/poems to you

*give your student extra practice on needed skills such as letter ID and sight words or math concepts

*give your child more opportunities for deeper discussions of stories (sequencing, character motivation, and cause and effect)

*reread familiar text multiple times

*students can use the sight words to make up sentences, or they can put sight words in alphabetical order

*use math tools such as counters, pictures, and number lines to help with math concepts

*encourage your student to explain and defend their mathematical reasoning, or as the adult come up with similar math work and have your student critique your reasoning



**These are just a few examples of how to differentiate

 for you child.**


Monday, September 14, 2020

 September 14, 2020


Hi,

There will be a few important things going home in the take home folders today or on Tuesday.

1. A book order - due date is September 26th

2. A math glossary -This a tool that should stay home in a safe place. It is a reference booklet with all our Math vocabulary for the year and examples of each.

3. Art homework with directions for Wednesday's remote special day. I believe the Mrs. Miller should have some music activities listed on her blog.  Her blog can be reached from the CDS webpage (if your student has a device they can use & if not do not worry about it)


Also here is a letter from Mrs. Ludden

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1omjQWNP6rY2ZImTOgFAd0Kawlw6ZqG7yF2fajyn0Knk/edit

Friday, September 11, 2020

                                          First week of first grade is complete! 

One of my favorite things to do as a teacher is read with my class, and to have discussions about the books.  During a read aloud this week we talked about how the character was feeling about starting school and how we were feeling about starting school. The words glad, excited, happy, nervous, and couldn't wait came up in our discussions.  As I listened to their thoughts and explanations I was one happy and lucky teacher!  The children have done so well this week with all the new safety procedures, schedules, and different ways of doing things. I am so proud of how they are handling everything.  They came to school ready to learn and to be the best first grader they can be!  Seems like a great start to our year!😊


Wednesday, September 9, 2020

Pod 2 Students - Thursday, September 10

 Dear Pod 2 Students,

Your work at home for Thursday this week will be to complete your Math About Me assignment, and read to self for at least 15 minutes. 

More detailed assignments for each Remote Day will begin for the week of Monday, September 14. We are slowly easing our way into first grade, going over routines and procedures, and getting used to the hybrid model.

Can't wait to see you Friday!


*Due to the Ipads being delayed we are not requiring any online or Google Classroom work at this time.*


 Dear Parents,


Sorry for any confusion about the Wednesday virtual learning.  

Wednesdays are reserved for remote learning for all specials 

(Art, Music, PE, Guidance, and Computer). This is expected 

to begin next Wednesday the 16th.


We are still waiting for our devices to be shipped, 

so next Wednesday if you do not have a device at

home to be used we totally understand.  You can expect to 

start Wednesday specials later in September.


Thank you


Tuesday, September 8, 2020

 9/08/20


Dear 1st Grade Parents,. 


We will be taking attendance each day through Google Classroom.

Because your student’s tablet is not ready to go home yet, and we

have not practiced Google Classroom at school, we are asking that you

use the attached calendar to help us with daily attendance. Each day that

your student is participating in school work from home, please initial that

date on the calendar. Please keep the calendar in your student’s Take Home

Folder, so that it can travel back and forth to school during the week. Once

we have tablets ready to go home, we will transition to taking attendance electronically.


As always, thank you for your support!



***Also the take home folders have lots of paperwork for you to fill out....parent

homework...LOL

There are also some papers that have passwords. Please keep these in a safe place.

(We will use this when we get our tablets)


We had an awesome first day and the kids did very well.  Many said 

they wished they could come back tomorrow, I'd say that was success! 

 I can not wait for the first day with Pod 1.



Mrs. Lausier



Friday, September 4, 2020

Dear Parents,


Here are a few answers to some recently asked questions to hybrid learning.


  1. When does my pod 1 child start school work?

Because pod 1 students are in school Monday and Thursday they

will not begin school work until Thursday September 10th. 

We would like a chance to work with your student in person before

assigning at home work. 


  1. When will my child receive their tablet?

Tablets are scheduled to arrive the week of the 14th.  Once they get

to the school the staff will need time to prepare them for your learner.

Paper school work will come to begin hybrid learning on the 14th. Devices will

not be used until a later date.  


  1. What is my home schedule going to look like?

Your first grader should not do more than 2 to 3 hours(some days

it will be shorter) of school work while at home. This can be done

at any time during your day.

HOWEVER….we will be sending a Google Form to your child’s email on

their at home days.  Please help your child respond to this form by 9:00 each day

they are home.

This is how we take attendance.  More info to follow on this topic :)



  1. Can my child bring toys to school?

No, they should not be bringing any extra stuff to school. Just their backpack

(folder &  any work),water bottle, snack, and lunch if needed.



Please remember health guidelines and school protocol may change as time goes on.

We will do our best to keep you informed of any changes. 


Thank you for your continued support and flexibility.

First Grade Teachers

Mrs. Lausier & Mrs. Gray



Tuesday, September 1, 2020

Hi First Graders and Families!  

Please click on the link below and you will be able to get a peek of our classroom👀

Virtual Open House