Independent Reading

This week in Reader's Workshop we have been working on rituals and routines. Today's lesson was on independent reading. Everyday during the work time portion of Reader's Workshop the students will be expected to read independently. At the beginning of the year the students read independently for short periods of time. As the year progresses this time is increased gradually as the students grow as readers. The students learned today what independent reading should look like and sound like.

First Grade is Fun!

What a fantastic start to the school year! We have a wonderful class of students and they are working hard already. Thanks to all that have returned their paperwork so quickly. If you haven't returned the photo permission slip yet, do so soon so that we can post some photos of all the children. We are still waiting on a few students to bring in their supplies....the 1 inch notebook is the most important item that your child needs. We were also excited to receive 10 PTA memberships!! Let's see if we can double that! Your September newsletter will come home next Monday. You will find important dates, birthdays, and information about what we are studying for the month. Don't forget about Open House next Wednesday, September 2nd at 6:00pm!!

See You Tomorrow!

Tomorrow is the first day of school...can you believe it?? Get a good night's sleep and eat a good breakfast. We have a full day of instruction planned. It was wonderful to meet so many of you at the Orientation this past Friday. Remember to bring in all supplies as soon as possible. We will begin posting pictures on the blog as soon as all photo permission slips are returned. These will come home tomorrow along with other paperwork that needs to be completed as soon as possible. PLEASE make plans now to attend Open House next week (Sept. 2nd at 6:00pm). We will be discussing our curriculum, schedule, homework, standards, and ways to help your child succeed in first grade.

Welcome to Room 3!!

The first day of school is almost here! We are both so anxious to meet our new class of first graders. Remember, orientation will be tomorrow (Friday) from 10:00 - 11:30....stop by and check out your teacher and your new classroom. We have many exciting things planned for this school year. Our school theme at Parkwood this year is "Only as a team will we accomplish our dream".
We hope you are all ready to join our team in room 3!

The New School Year is Almost Here!!

This is probably our last post to all of our "old friends". We are busy getting our room ready for our new group of students! We hope that all of you had a wonderful summer. Mrs. Pevy kept busy teaching summer school (3rd graders!) and she is now enjoying a couple weeks of relaxation....working in her yard and reading. I have been busy keeping the peace between Bishop and Rusty and doing chores around the house. Mr. Costello and I now have 18 chrysalises hanging in our butterfly garden, IF we happen to catch one emerging I will try to film it for you to see.
Feel free to continue visiting our blog for links and school information and please come by room 3 and give us both a hug!
The school will be open on Friday, August 21st from 10:00 to 11:30 am for you to meet your new teacher.

(I had to show you a couple cute photos of Bishop...isn't the one of him yawning funny??!!)

Our Butterfly Garden

Remember I told you about the butterfly garden that we planted at our house? Well this year our milkweed has really grown and we have Monarch Butterflies laying eggs. We even have two chrysalis's...I will let you know when the butterflies emerge. Check out the pictures of the milkweed, butterfly, caterpillar and chrysalis. Click here for a link to some fun butterfly activities that you can do at home.

Now a Baby Lizard...

Well you know me, I am still taking pictures all the time...check out this tiny lizard, good thing Rusty or Bishop didn't find him!

Yikes!!!

Thought you guys might enjoy these photos. Mr. Costello found this baby snake on our back porch when he let Bishop out. Luckily Bishop did not even see him....isn't he cute?? I wanted to keep him as a pet, but Mr. Costello let him go in the bushes.

Dog Days of Summer!

Thought you might enjoy some new pics of Bishop and Rusty. Rusty is busy chasing lizards in the backyard and on our daily walks ( he ends up pulling me down the sidewalk!). Bishop just finished his first training class at Petsmart ( he will be taking another one!). Bishop likes to bother Rusty, swim in his pool and steal things out of wastebaskets in the house! Yes, I am still trying to teach him some manners!

Are You Reading???

We miss you guys so much! Remember to have fun this summer, but please find time to read. Information was placed in your report card envelope on how to access the Summer Math and Reading Technology Program this summer. Many of you already visited Destination Success during the school year. Summer activities are now loaded for you to complete. Here is the link to Destination Success. Your username is your first name + last name + 208 (no spaces). Your password is your 2 digit birth month + 2 digit birth date (ex: March 5th = 0305).
Also, you can continue to access online book through this link to eduplace. Your username is: kinnacostelloclass. Your password is: student. Feel free to read books from any of the reading groups.
Have a wonderful summer!