Ride Aboard the Polar Express

We want to thank Mr. Lee for being our mystery reader today.  He took time out of his busy schedule to read the Polar Express to first graders.  

 We had Reading Map testing today.  Your child recorded their test results in their agendas.  Please praise your child for their individual progress. I am eager to officially obtain the results.

 We worked on problem and solution today.  Ask you child to tell you the problem and solution from Mooseltoe.

 We watch the Polar Express movie while we rotated through centers and enjoyed a hot chocolate/marshmallow treat.

Here is a look at what Sparkle left in the stockings for the students that have been on their best behavior.  

Ho, Ho, Ho Don't Ya Know!

Reminders; Winter Wonderland tonight Dec. 16th from 5:30-8:00   ( First grade lines up at 5:15 in the hallways)   The first grade preforms at 5:30-6:05.  Supper will be served throughout the night.

Wednesday is Polor Express Day.  Students may wear their pajamas.  Also, we MAP test at 9:35.  Remind your child to try their hardest.  
Thursday; Holiday's Around the World and MAP testing at 8:05
Friday: Class play at 12:30, and Winter celebration back in the room following the party.

Today's Activities:
Sparkle left the students a special treat today and a note. He brought them all a coloring book.  Every child earned the reward for their hard work and excellent behavior.  He is really watching them.
Make sure you praise your child for their work habits.

Layton decoded the note that Sparkle left and he read it to the class.

 Eddie's mom made a special peppermint treat for everyone in the class.  It was a nice surprise and went right along with our reindeer ABC order activity.

 Our daily choral reading activities are lots of fun.  We are singing and reading the lyrics to our favorite holiday songs.  Keep in mind that reading all types of text is important.  This is text to entertain.  The "E" from the author's choice.    

 The students had dress rehearsal for their  performances at 5:30 tonight.

 Sparkle made a HUGE mess in our room today while we were in the gym practicing.  He also left a note for our class.

Sparkle was inside Jordan O's stocking upon our return to the class.  He slept the rest of the day. We think he was tired from messing up our room!

 We all worked on ABC order to the third letter.  Ask you child to explain what they learned today.

 Each student presented their Holiday tradition homework. They were graded on the presentation skills.  Stop by and read some of the entries. They are on the wall outside our classroom.

 We are working hard on memorizing our parts for the play. Please assist your child to learn their part.  I stapled parts in their agendas on Monday.

 We worked on problem and solution.  Ask your child the problem and solution from Mooseltoe.

Dec. 11-12th and End of the 2014 Important information

Mr. Miller volunteered as a Watchdog on Thursday. We were happy that he stopped by our room to help us add our names to the stockings. Sparkle delivered the stockings to us.    Due to our fabulous behavior on Wednesday, Santa sent each student a stocking.  He also left a note for the children.  He will be bringing one treat per day to our class.  Students that are following the Hearn expectations will get the item added to their stockings.  

Sparkle also brought us a huge pinata.  Pinata's are an important tradition in Mexico.  We have several students that have Mexican ancestry, and we will break the snowman in January.

 Sparkle got a little sick at his stomach on Thursday.  He rode around on our ceiling fan all day long. He watched us the entire time.

We worked hard on learning when to add commas.  

 Our room was filled with glitter, but our stocking are shining just us.  Shiny is an adjective!

 We are using adjectives to describe a dog and a pizza.

 Nicholas Epperson is the student that will represent our class as the Hearn All Star Leader.  Congratulate Nicholas on his excellent work habits and behavior.  We are proud of him!

 Mr. and Mrs. Epperson attended the morning assembly on Friday, so they could congratulate their son.  I want to thank them for volunteering to help us hang out stocking off our desks.

 Sparkle left a Friday treat for all the students that he observed following the Hearn expectations.   Yo-yo's can be lots of fun!!

 Ms. Gannone was the Friday mystery reader. A Huge thanks to her for not only reading, but staying and helping Ms. Tipton turn our doorway into a Gingerbread house, and set up all the German displays.    I am always looking for helping hands.  Every little bit can make a difference in the learning that takes place in our room.  

 Addie Hornbeck was the principal for the day on Friday. She earned this privilege  because she was the highest seller during the school fund raiser.

 Each child made an invitation to our upcoming play.  We used our writing skills to make sure that you all know when, where, who and why we are inviting families and friends to join our class on Friday Dec. 19th at 12:30, for the play "A Flee On Santa's Tree."  Please check our child's backpack for several important notes that went home in a clear baggy on Friday.   The notes give all the needed details about next week's activities.  

 Please RSVP if you are planning on attending our play and if you are going to join us for lunch.   We need to let the cafeteria know how much food to have on hand. We hope to see many of you in attendance.