<strong>Dear Families,</strong>

So long, Week 2!  As we all get to know one another better, I feel we are inching closer to becoming that “well-oiled machine” every teacher dreams of.  We had a very busy wee k and we will work even harder next week so please be sure your student is getting the appropriate amount of rest at night.
<h2>This Week, We Learned</h2>
This week, we began reading a chapter book called Ally Cat Takes Over First Grade and are learning how hurtful bullies can be.

In phonics, we continued our Fountas and Pinnel program and spoke a bit more about what we know about text and its properties.

In math, we continued with the Everyday Math by focusing on the classroom’s daily routines (day counting, calendar, weather, etc.) and discussing how to complete each routine and why they were important to us in first grade.

In science, we introduced our Solids, Liquids, and Gases unit by making some observations about and categorizing everyday objects.
<h2>Next Week, We Will</h2>
Next week, we will continue with our phonics, math, science, and art while introducing Writing Workshop and  a routine called “The Daily Five” – part of our balanced literacy program.

<strong>Please consider donating to our project listed at DonorsChoose.org!</strong>

<strong>The project ID is:  302565</strong>
<h2>reminders</h2>
Please send snack for our class if you have not already.  Thank you to all of the families who did this week.  It was a great help!

Class fees are due as soon as possible. The school really counts on these fees to offer your children the most innovative programs available.

Field trip fees are also due.  We are at risk of having to cancel our first trip because of low response.

Please turn in <strong>lunch forms</strong> ASAP.  We need the form signed even if you have no intention of applying for free or reduced lunch – school funding depends on this!  Please visit the office if you did not find a form in your child’s folder.
<h2>Announcements</h2>
<em>This year, Open House will be held on Wednesday, September 23<sup>rd</sup>.  Families are welcome to attend and hear some words form our principal, Mrs. Butler, and to visit their child’s classroom.</em>

<em>We have a great project in need of funding at donorschoose.org.  You can find it by searching for project #302565!  Also, help us win the chance to have the project funded by SONIC restaurants when you purchase any drink in Sept.  The details are on the cup and you can find our project by typing “first grade documentary” into the keyword search.</em><strong> </strong>
<h2>Birthdays</h2>
Ria  9/5

John 9/12

Joo-Chan  9/13

Aiyanna  9/22

Wilym  9/23
<h2>Thank Yous</h2>
Thank you to all of the parents who volunteered to collate the math home-links – the response was overwhelming!

Thank you to all of the parents who sent Kleenex, paper towels, etc. 
<h3>emrosa@cps.edu</h3>