Mrs. Trina Thompson's 1st Grade Class
Notes For Parents
February News
Progress Reports- 16th
Friendship & Laughter Hop- 17 th (cost is .50 cents due by 2/16)
Presidents' Day - 20th (no school)
Picture Day Coming Soon! More information will be sent home at a later date.
Goals for the Year
My goals for the 2011-2012 school year are:
- to help each student develop to thier full potential
- to foster independence
- to help each student master the state standards for each subject so that they are prepared for second grade
- to increase reading fluency
- to have effective communication with parents
About the Teacher
Teaching has been my passion for many years now. I enjoy seeing the students progress through out the school year. I am committed to helping your child reach their full potential.
Teaching Experience:
3 years Second Grade
1 year First Grade
Degree: Bachelor of Science
Early Childhood Education (Wilmington University)
Certification: Elementary K-6
Specials Schedule
Mon- Gym
Tues- Music
Wed- Spanish
Thurs- Art
Fri-Spanish
Homework
Spelling and Math homework will be given each week. Read with your child at least 20 minutes each night. There may be an occasional assignment in the other subjects that will need to be completed at home. **Homework is review of daily or weekly lessons. It gives students the opportunity to get extra practice and for you to be active in their learning.
Tips for success with homework:
- Check your child's agenda book daily for assignments.
- Provide a comfortable, quiet area to complete homework.
- Check your child's homework once they have finish and without giving them the answer have them take another look at questions they incorrect.
- Assist your child as needed.
Students have begun to write homework down in their agenda books each day.
Monday - 2/6 Math Worksheet (Fractions 1/2, 1/3) (Study Spelling Words)
Tuesday - 2/7 Math Worksheet (Fractions 1/3, 1/4)
Wednesday - 2/8 Write each new spelling word three times each.
Thursday - 2/9 Write a sentence for each spelling word. (10 sentences)
Contact the Teacher
Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns.
Call the main office at 674-0684 and you may leave a message at anytime.
I can also be reached through email: tthompson@aod.k12.de.us .
Upcoming Tests, Quizzes and Projects
Math
- Test 2/10 (Fractions- 1/2, 1/3, 1/4)
Language Arts
- Spelling Test 2/7 ***Please take time to practice the spelling words with your child.
- Weekly Lesson Test 15 -2/7
Classroom Officers
Students will share in the responsibility of taking care of the classroom by having weekly jobs that they will rotate through.
Class News
- Birthday Celebrations are the last Friday of each month. February 24th.
- Book It Program is still continuing until March. Students will be given a form with a reading goal to meet and record how much they have read for the month. Once students have met the goal for the month each month until March, they will receive a coupon for a personal size pizza at a participating Pizza Hut. Forms will need to be returned by the deadline located on the form. February Reading Log due no later than Feb. 29th.
- Next AOD night is April 18th, so mark your calendars.
Links
Wonderopolis™
Each day, visit Wonderopolis™ for the Wonder of the Day® a simple activity for parents to share and explore the wonders of everyday life with children. Talk about what makes popcorn pop while preparing a snack for a movie. Go stargazing and chat about where shooting stars come from. Take a break from rereading the same story and ask a child to create a new one on the spot.
www.wonderopolis.org
Classroom Rules and Expectations
PBS School Expectations
Be Safe
Be Respectful
Be Responsible
Classroom Rules displayed in each classroom:
· Respect fellow classmates.
· Keep hands, feet, objects, and unkind words to yourself.
· Follow directions of all your teachers.
· Come to class prepared with all supplies and homework complete.
· Raise your hand and wait to be called on before speaking.
· Listen quietly while others are speaking.
· Leave your seat only when permission is given.
· Be quiet in lines, hallways, and restrooms.
· Always walk in the building.
· Clean up your work area.
· Always do your best!