House Project Directions

  Your child’s first project is to build a 3 dimensional model of his/her home with as many details as possible. They will then write a few sentences describing why the house is built and set up that way.  Completed projects are due on Friday, December 2nd.  Your child will be presenting their project on Monday, December 5^th.  Please have your child practice reading their report at home to ensure their confidence when they are presenting it to their classmates. 

Please use a poster board or cardboard to build on.  You can use construction paper, popsicle sticks, shoeboxes, backyard materials, whatever your imagination can dream up. We encourage using materials found around the house rather than store bought.  The Native Americans made their homes using materials found in their backyards so we are trying to encourage the children to do the same.   Please fill out the

“My Home” activity sheet and return the project to school by Friday, December 2nd. 

Have fun and as always thank you for your support!

The First Grade Team J

Here are a few examples:



It's Pumpkin Time!

     Please send a pumpkin to school with your child by Monday, October 24th. We will be doing work with the pumpkins each day during science. Please send a pumpkin that your child can carry independently.
     We will be doing many hands-on activities with the pumpkins. After the experiments are done, the students will be able to decorate their pumpkins and bring them home!
THANKS!
-The First Grade Team

Goodbye Mr. Papadonis

Today we had our Science Magic assembly presented by Ms. Pavlicek, Mr. Papdonis, and Mr. Musscleman. This was a farewell show as Mr. Papadonis heads on to enjoy his retirement. Here are a few pictures of the great event:

 

**IMPORTANT** School Hours are Changing

Please see the principal's blog for important information about the time changes for Memorial School beginning Monday, October 17, 2011.


http://memorialprincipal.blogspot.com/2011/10/change-in-memorial-school-hours-mon.html

Homework and Reading Groups

All of the students have been hard at work the last couple of weeks practicing the rules and routines of the school.
We will start sending homework home on Monday, October 3rd. It is a packet of materials to reinforce and practice skills we are working on in our classrooms. Please be sure to read with your child every night for at least 20 minutes and to fill in the reading log each day. The packet is due back on Fridays.
We will also begin switching classrooms for reading groups on Monday. Remember, your child may be working in any of our classrooms during our literacy block M-Th.

As always, thank you for your support and if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call or email us :)

The 1st Grade Team

"Falling" into Routines

All of the 1st graders have been hard at work getting used to the new school, the rules and routines, and making new friends. We have a lot of information to share at Back to School Night on Thursday. We do hope everyone will be able to come see our new classrooms and hear what's in store for your child's school year. There are two slots available for your convenience; 6:30-7 or 7:30-8 with Mrs. R speaking in between and coffee and treats from 8-8:30 in the cafe. This is event is strictly for parents. We will begin each session promptly so please be sure to arrive on time. We can't wait to meet you :)

The First Grade Team

Welcome to 1st Grade!

Hello! We hope you had a fantastic summer! We are so excited to start the school year in a brand new school, we hope you are excited too.

This year, we decided to create a grade level blog. We will each take turns updating it. If you click on the tab at the top with your child's teacher's name, you will find information specific for your child's homeroom.
Be sure to check this blog often as we are  becoming a greener school, it will be updated often. You can also become a follower by clicking "Join this site" on the right hand side.

As always, email or call us with any questions.

We'd like for our students to tell us what their favorite memory is from the summer by leaving a comment. We can't wait to read them~be sure to look for ours :)

See you very soon,
Mrs. Panagiotopoulos ~ formerly Ms. Grigway
Mrs. Calandrelli ~ formerly Ms. Huebner
Mrs. Burnham
Mrs. Gearin