Mrs. Witt - First Grade

2012-02-12T11:19:00.000-08:00

Hi!

Wednesday, February 22, is Grandparents Day! This is a fun day and the children really like to share their time with their grandparents. We look forward to our visit!

Thursday and Friday, February 23 and 24, are Rodeo Days vacation and there will be no school those days.

This week's spelling words are review words:
coach
sailboat
snow
know
enjoy
coin
house
count
outside
lotion
rattlesnake

Have a great week!

2012-01-30T05:37:00.000-08:00

Hi!

If you have not already signed and returned the permission slip to the Arizona Sonora Desert Museum please do so as soon as possible. Thanks!

We need three more chaperones. Please let me know if you would be able to chaperone this trip. (You must have fingerprints on file at the school.) Thank you.

This Wednesday your child may dress down for a dollar.

Love of Reading week is the week of February 6. We will participate in some fun reading activities. More on that later!

This week's spelling words:
cow
how
wow
now
mouse
house
out
outside
count
our
information

Have a great week!

2012-01-23T05:30:00.000-08:00

Hi!

Today is the 100th day of school! We will be participating in several special activities. Our math and reading activities do not involve homework today.

We are planning a field trip to the Arizona Sonora Desert Museum on Monday, February 13. We will not be charged an entrance fee. Please sign and return the permission slip as soon as possible. We will need 5 chaperones. Please let me know if you would be able to chaperone this trip. (You must have a fingerprint card or fingerprints on file at the school.) Thanks!

This week's spelling words:
dish
dishes
fox
foxes
rain
rainy
wind
windy
hail
lotion
precipitation

2012-01-04T17:49:00.000-08:00

Hi! I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday. And we look forward to a happy new year!

You should have received your child's report card the day before winter break. If you have any questions or would like to schedule a conference just let me know.

Monday, January 16, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. There will be no school that day.

This week's spelling words:
bow
grow
below
show
yellow
know
snow
snowball
own
owner
temperature

Have a great week!

2011-12-11T12:33:00.000-08:00

Hi!

This Wednesday, December 14, we will be making "gingerbread" houses from graham crackers, frosting and candy. I would greatly appreciate your donation of any small fun decorative candy, or a can of white butter cream frosting. Thank you so much!

Wednesday, is also a special dress down day. The dollar will go to a new character program.

Report Card Day is this Friday, December 16. This will be a half day with no lunch served and no After School classes.

Christmas vacation begins Monday, December 19, and ends, Friday, December 30. We will be back in school Monday, January 2.

There are no spelling words this week.

Have a great week!

2011-12-07T13:30:00.000-08:00

Hi Everybody!

Our Holiday Concert will be on Monday, December 12, at 2:00, in the cafeteria. (This is separate from the Holiday concert on December 15. The first graders do not participate in that
concert) Please have your child wear jeans and a red shirt that day.

Also, it would be really nice if we all could bring cookies to share!

On Wednesday, December 15, we will be making “gingerbread houses” from graham crackers, frosting and candy. I would greatly appreciate your donation of any small fun decorative candy, or a can of white butter cream frosting. Thank you so much!

Report Card Day is Friday, December 16. This will be a half day with no lunch served
and no After-School classes.

This week's spelling words:
air
pair
fair
hair
rain
train
main
stain
holiday
merry
reindeer

Have a great week!

2011-11-27T13:04:00.000-08:00

Hi! I hope everyone had a nice holiday weekend!

Thank you so much for providing corn for our Thanksgiving Feast! The feast was yummy and everyone enjoyed it!

This Friday, December 2, is the Pancake Breakfast with the Principal.

Our Holiday Concert will be on Monday, December 12, at 2:00, in the cafeteria. (This is separate from the Holiday Concert on December 15. The first graders do not participate in that concert.) Also, it would be really nice if we all could bring cookies to share at the concert!

Report Card Day is Friday, December 16. This will be a half day with no lunch served and no After-School classes.

Reading logs from last week are due this Friday, December 2. This week's reading logs are due December 9.

Timelines are due December 15.

This week's spelling words:
day
today
clay
pay
play
say
stay
sway
away
man
gingerbread

Have a great week!

2011-11-13T11:17:00.001-08:00

Hi Everyone!

Please remember to take a few minutes to write a note describing an act good character your child demonstrates.

On Tuesday, November 22, our students will enjoy an all school Thanksgiving Feast. We (the first grade) are supposed to contribute corn. We would greatly appreciate it if you would send in a can of corn for the feast. Thanks!

Thanksgiving vacation begins on Wednesday, November 23. We will be back in school on Monday, November 28.

Please be sure your child completes the reading log every week. This is a required assignment!

This week's spelling words:
one
two
three
four
five
six
seven
eight
nine
ten
family

Have a great week!

2011-11-07T04:56:00.000-08:00

Hi! Hope you all had a nice weekend!

This Friday, November 11, is Veteran's Day. There will be no school that day.

On Tuesday, November 22 (the day before Thanksgiving vacation) our students will enjoy a Thanksgiving feast. The first grade classes are supposed to contribute corn for this meal. It would be greatly appreciated if each student brought a can of corn.

Thanksgiving vacation begins on Wednesday, November 23. We will be back in school Monday, November 28.

Please remember to take a few minutes to write a short note describing a situation when you feel that your child has demonstrated a noteworthy act of good character. The kids really like to share these notes.

Please be sure your child completes his/her reading log by next Monday. Details are in today's newsletter. If you have any questions please contact me.

This week's spelling words:
mess
dress
fell
tell
stuff
puff
will
hill
come
some
Thanksgiving

2011-11-03T07:48:00.000-07:00

Hi! I hope everyone is having a good week!

We had such a good time at the Harvest Fest! It was so good to see all of you that could come!

Friday, November 11, is Veteran's Day and there will be no school that day.

Please try to write a note if your child demonstrates a noteworthy act of good character. They love to share this with their classmates.

This week's spelling words:
here
cube
cute
pure
rule
robe
rode
woke
poke
said
Bonus word: echolocation

2011-10-19T20:18:00.000-07:00

Hi! Hope your week is going well.

Tomorrow picture retakes will be taken.

The Harvest Fest will be Friday, October 28. It would be great if you could donate Tootsie Pops for our booth. And any candy donation will be greatly appreciated as well. Thanks!

In order to encourage good character at home as well as school, please send in a short note describing a situation when you feel that your child has demonstrated a noteworthy act of good character. The note will be shared with the class. The children are very proud of these notes and really enjoy having them read to their friends.

This week's spelling words:
ask
asking
asked
play
playing
played
bat
fly
hang
black
mammal

2011-10-09T17:59:00.000-07:00

Hi! I hope you had a nice weekend!

This Wednesday, October 12, report cards will be sent home with your child. There will be no lunch served or after-school classes that day.

Harvest Break will be October 13 and 14. There will be no school those days.

Picture retakes will be on Thursday, October 20.

The Harvest Fest will be Friday, October 28. It would be great if you could donate Tootsie Pops for our booth. And any candy donation will be greatly appreciated as well. Thanks!

No spelling words this week.

Have a great week!

2011-10-02T13:58:00.000-07:00

Hi! I hope everyone had a great weekend!

Last week was a great week learning two new digraphs ( "th" and "ee") and continuing to learn how to solve math story problems. We also enjoyed reading about the seasons, and fall.

This Wednesday, October 5, is Duds for Dollars Day. Students do not have to wear their uniform if they bring in a dollar. This is a small fundraiser for each class.

On Wednesday, October 12, report cards will be sent home with your child.

Harvest Break will be October 13 and 14. There will be no school on those days.

This week's spelling words are:
this
that
them
then
teeth
with
math
thing
you
your
scarecrow

Please have your child read and practice these words daily.

Have a great week!

2011-09-25T14:44:00.000-07:00

Hi!

I would like to thank those of you that came in for parent teacher conferences last week. I really appreciate this time. If you were unable to come in at your scheduled time and you would like to come in on another day, please contact me and I will be happy to arrange a time for us to meet.

Thursday, October 6, is an extremely important day for La Paloma Academy. It is the 40th day of school and funding is based on student attendance that day. Please make every effort to have your child at school. It will be a fun day as well. We will make applesauce that day!

On Wednesday, October 12, report cards will be sent home.

Harvest Break will be October 13 and 14. There will be no school those days.

This week's spelling words:
(Your child's score will reflect time spent on reading and writing the spelling words.)
he
me
we
she
tree
free
three
thing
this
that
Bonus word: because

Have a great week!

2011-09-17T13:31:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone!

Last week was a great week! We really enjoyed sharing our science "experiment" with grandparents on Wednesday. It is always nice to have grandparents around! :)

This Tuesday is La Paloma night at Skate Country. This is fun for everyone!

Please be sure your child comes to school in dress code and his/her shirt is tucked in. Thanks!

So that you can plan accordingly: October 13 and 14, Thursday and Friday, is Fall Break and there will be no school on those days.

FYI - I'm sure you realize that the public library is a great resource for books, tapes and videos. But did you know that you can check out these items online? You can reserve a book anytime. You just go to www.library.pima.gov, search the catalog for the book or item you want, click on the title, click on the reserve link, and enter your library card number and PIN. You can select any branch as the location to pick up your book and it will be ready in a few days!

This week's spelling words:
fall
ball
tall
wall
back
pack
black
day
play
end

Have a great week!

2011-09-11T13:51:00.000-07:00

Hi! I hope everyone had a good weekend! (The rain was so nice!)

Please remember to check your child's folder daily. They have homework everyday but Friday.

Grandparent's Day is this Wednesday. We look forward to having our grandparents in our class!

the Entertainment Book sale ended last week. If you still have a book that you do not wish to purchase please return it immediately. Thank you for your cooperation!

As you know La Paloma Academy has a dress code that requires shirts be tucked in. It would help the children if they came to school with their shirts already tucked in. They are trying very hard to comply and anything to help them would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. :)

We now have 24 children in our class.

This week's spelling words:
stop
drop
flop
at
flat
tap
last
past
map
the

Have a great week!

2011-09-07T19:48:00.000-07:00

Hi! I hope everyone had a wonderful Labor Day weekend!

Please remember to check your child's folder daily.

It was great seeing those of you that were able to make it to Open House!

I sent home the schedules for conferences today, Wednesday. If you didn't request a time, I sent a blank schedule for Monday through Friday (September 19 through September 23) so that you can still do so. I will make every effort to arrange a conference at one of the times you indicate.

The Entertainment Book sale is over this week. If you have not returned the unsold book please do so immediately.

Please have your child read and practice the spelling words as much as possible. Their scores reflect time spent on studying the words.

This week's spelling words:
men
ten
pen
bed
red
up
cup
us
boy
girl

Have a great week!

2011-08-28T14:53:00.000-07:00

Hi! I hope everyone had a great weekend!

Please remember to check your child's folder daily.

Open House is this Wednesday, August 31, at 6:00 in the evening. I look forward to seeing you!

The Scholastic Book Fair will be open this week and the children may buy books Tuesday through Thursday. It will also be open the evening of Open House.

Labor Day is Monday, September 5. There will be no school that day.

This week's spelling words:
not
dot
pot
pop
mop
top
pin
fin
swim
fish

Have a great week!

2011-08-22T06:11:00.000-07:00

Hello!

Last week was a very good first full week and I look forward to a great school year.

Please remember to check your child's folder daily.

If you have not done so already please complete and return the Parent Questionnaire and conference schedule as soon as possible.

Open House will be Wednesday, August 31, at 6:00pm. The Scholastic Book Fair will be open that night.

The Book Fair will be open that week and the children may buy books Tuesday through Thursday.

Picture day is Thursday, August 25.

The children will have a spelling test every week beginning this week. Please be sure your child reads and practices spelling these words each day.

Spelling Words:
at
bat
cat
rat
mat
an
fan
man
ran
and

2011-08-14T14:46:00.000-07:00

Hello!

Thank you very much for the supplies that you brought in. I truly appreciate it and everything is always put to very good use.

Please remember to check your child's folder every day. On Mondays I will be sending home a newsletter along with completed assignments and other school information or requests.

If you have not done so already please complete and return the Parent Questionnaire as soon as possible. Thanks!

We will be spending much of our time this week learning classroom procedures. We will be reviewing most subjects.

Please read with your child everyday! Also, please assist your child with his/her homework if necessary. Homework is to be turned in everyday with the exception of Friday. There will be no homework on Fridays and I will return homework folders on Mondays.

Again, if you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact me.
Thanks.

2011-08-11T06:14:00.001-07:00

Welcome to First Grade!

Today we look forward to our first grade adventure! I am sure this will be a great year!

This week, and the first several weeks, we will be working on rules, routines and procedures. We will also review math and reading concepts as well as the character pillars.

If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact me.

Mrs. Witt

2011-05-22T13:05:00.001-07:00

Hard to believe it is the last week of school!

I would like to take this opportunity to tell you that it has been wonderful having your children in my class. They are very special people and you must be so proud of them. I will miss having them in my class next year but I look forward to seeing them as "big" second graders!

The last day of school is this Wednesday, May 25. This will be a half day with no lunch served or after school classes. Report cards will be sent home that day.

Have a great summer!

2011-05-15T11:19:00.000-07:00

Hi! Can you believe there are only eight more days of school! Wow how time flies!

Wednesday is Field Day. Any donation of bottled water and cut oranges that day would be greatly appreciated. Children will be required to wear shorts and shirt the entire day. They may wear a swimsuit under their clothing if they wish. Please be sure your child comes to school with sunscreen already applied. You might want to send a change of clothes.

This Thursday we will be going to Brandi Fenton Park for our end of the year field trip. If you have not returned a signed permission slip along with $4.00 please do so immediately. Children may wear a swimsuit at the park but they must wear clothing over their suits while at school. You might want to send a change of clothes this day as well.

The last day of school is Wednesday, May 25. This will be a half day with no lunch served and no after-school classes. Report cards will be sent home with your child that day.

Spelling words are review words from last week (if your student got 100% he/she does not have to take the test):
high
sigh
right
night
bright
ready
already
round
around
ground
excited

Have a great week!

2011-05-07T17:26:00.000-07:00

Newsletter Highlights May 9
Next week we will be going to Brandi Fenton Park for our end-of-the-year field trip. We will be going Thursday, May 19. This will cost $4.00 for pizza, water and a snack. Please sign and return the permission slip (sent last week) with $4.00 by Friday, May 13.
Tuesday, May 17, is field Day. This is a day packed with outdoor games, water and fun! Any donation of bottled water and cut oranges on that day would be greatly appreciated.
The last day of school is Wednesday, May 25. this will be a half day with no lunch served or after-school classes. Report cards will be sent home with your child that day.
This week's spelling words:
high
sigh
right
night
bright
ready
already
round
around
ground
exciting
Have a great week!

2011-04-25T16:54:00.000-07:00

Newsletter Highlights, April 26
I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday weekend!
Penny War Week continues this week! This is a great way to make a difference in our community!
Spirit Week also continues this week.
On Wednesday students may dress down free.
On Thursday students may wear pajamas.
On Friday students may wear crazy hair or hat.
The first grade classes will be going on an end-of-the-year field trip to Brandi Fenton Splash Park. We will be going on Thursday, May 19th. This will cost $4.00 for pizza, water and a popsicle.
This week's spelling words:
plant
flower
stem
root
sprout
soil
water
leaf
leaves
grow
vegetable

2011-04-17T14:31:00.000-07:00

Newsletter Highlights April 18 Penny War Week begins today! This is a girls vs. boys contest. Pennies count for the girls when a girl brings them in and boys when a boy brings them in. all other coins or dollars count against the "other" team. This is a great way to make a difference in our community! Thursday through Monday, April 21 through April 25, is Easter Vacation. We will be back in school Tuesday, April 26. Spirit Week begins this Wednesday. On Wednesday students may wear sports attire or a team jersey On Tuesday, April 26, students may wear something Disney related. On Wednesday, April 27, students may dress down free. On Thursday, April 28, students may wear pajamas. On Friday, April 29, students may wear crazy hair or a crazy hat. There will not be a spelling test this week. The spelling words for next week are: plant flower stem root sprout soil water leaf leaves grow vegetable Have a great week!

2011-04-03T18:22:00.000-07:00

Newsletter Highlights 4/4/11 Remember to save your pennies! Penny war Week begins April 18! This is a great way to make a difference in our community! I will provide more details next week. Friday, April 8, is Bingo Night and Special Parent Information Night from 5:30 to 6:30. Thursday through Monday, April 21 to April 25 is Easter Break. We will be back in school Tuesday, April 26. This week's spelling words: her I their his him our you very walk talk everyday Have a great week!

2011-03-27T14:49:00.000-07:00

Newsletter Highlights March 28 Spring pictures will be Tuesday, March 29. Your child may dress in appropriate attire of your choice for these pictures. Start to save your pennies! Penny war Week begins April 18! This is a great way to make a difference in our community! I will provide details as we get closer to the 18th. Please remember to take a few minutes to write a short note about a noteworthy act of good character demonstrated by your child. we like to encourage and recognize good character all year! This week's spelling words: beach home store school park outside house yard place around character Have a great week!

2011-03-19T20:16:00.000-07:00

Newsletter Highlights

Last Wednesday, March 16, report cards were sent home. Please contact me if you have any questions or wish to schedule a conference.

Tuesday, March 22, is La Paloma Night at Skate Country.

Spring pictures will be Tuesday, March 29. Your child may dress in appropriate attire of your choice for these pictures.

Please make every effort to see that your child reads and completes his/her reading log every week! It is extremely important that first graders practice their emerging reading skills at home as well as at school.

This week's spelling words:
go
going
sleep
sleeping
hold
holding
know
once
could
should
interesting

Have a great week!

2011-03-06T15:21:00.000-08:00

Hi!

Many thanks to the parents who chaperoned our trip to the Arizona Sonora Desert Museum! It was such a nice day.

Wednesday, March 16, is report card day. Report cards will be sent home with students and there will be no lunch served or After-School classes that day.

Spring Break will be Thursday and Friday, March 17 and 18. We will be back in school Monday March 21.

Please be sure your child is doing his/her homework and be sure he/she is doing it correctly. Sometimes asking is not enough. Thanks.

Also, reading at home is so important in first grade. The children must practice their newly learned skills.

This week's spelling words:
play
played
help
helped
rest
rested
want
too
these
those
tough

Have a great week!

2011-02-27T17:08:00.000-08:00

Hi! I hope you had a great rodeo weekend!

Wednesday is Dr. Seuss' birthday. Students may dress as a Dr. Seuss character, wear wild socks, or wear Friday dress.

Our Pancake Breakfast with the Principal will be this Friday, March 4.

Wednesday, March 16, is report card day. Report cards will be sent home with students and there will be no lunch served or After-School classes that day.

Spring Break will be Thursday and Friday, March 17 and 18. We will be back in school Monday, March 21.

This week's spelling words:
chin
shoe
the
they
when
what
that
with
children
house
busy

Have a great week!

2011-02-27T16:14:00.000-08:00

Grandparent's Day Rodeo Fun

2011-02-20T09:00:00.000-08:00

Hi!

This Wednesday, February 23, is Grandparent's Day! We are looking forward to our visit!

Please be sure your child turns in the signed permission slip to go to the Arizona Sonora Desert Museum. We will be going next Monday, February 28. Please remember to pack a lunch as we will be eating lunch at Reid Park.

This Thursday and Friday, February 24 and 25, are Rodeo Days vacation and there will be no school those days.

Due to the short week we will not have a spelling test.

Have a great week!

2011-02-13T12:42:00.000-08:00

Hi! I hope everyone had a good weekend!

If you haven't done so already, please be sure to sign and return the permission slip for our trip to the Desert Museum! Just have your child ask for another if you need one.

Next Wednesday, February 23, is Grandparents Day! This is a fun day and the children really like to spend time with their grandparents. We are looking forward to our visit!

Students may wear western attire on that Wednesday.

Next Thursday and Friday, February 24 and 25, are Rodeo Days vacation and there will be no school those days.

Please be sure your child reads and completes her/his reading log. This is a required assignment!

Spelling words:
old
cold
end
send
fast
lost
best
went
desert
something
coyote

Have a great week!

2011-02-05T18:01:00.000-08:00

Hi! I hope everyone had a great weekend!

This week is Love of Reading week at La Paloma Academy! On Tuesday we will read some favorite stories. Your child may bring in a favorite book to read or have read to the class.

If you have not done so already please sign and return the permission slip to the Desert Museum. We will be going to the museum Monday, February 28. There will be no admission charge. We will need one more chaperone. Please let me know if you would be able to chaperone this trip. (You must have fingerprints on file at the school.) Thanks!

This week's spelling words:
class
clay
sled
slip
star
step
slow
story
clap
climb
liquid

2011-01-30T12:23:00.000-08:00

Hi! Hope everyone had a good weekend!

We will be going to the Desert Museum Monday, February 28. There will be no admission charge. Children will need to bring a sack lunch to eat at Reid Park after our visit to the museum. Please be sure to sign and return the permission slip sent home last week. If you need another, please let me know.

We will need 5 chaperones for this trip. Please let me know as soon as possible if you will able to chaperone. (You must have fingerprints on file at the school.) Thanks!

Please be sure your child is reading and completing the reading log each week. This is a very important assignment and is required. Thanks.

Remember that children must have written permission to buy items from the Snack Shack.

This week's spelling words:
train
try
free
fry
grow
grandma
from
of
they
grandpa
fantastic

Have a great week!

2011-01-17T15:21:00.000-08:00

Newsletter Highlights, January 18.

Hi!

Please remember that children must have written permission to buy items from the Snack Shack.

Monday, January 24, will be our 100th day of school! This is a very important day as school funding is based on attendance that day. Please make every effort to have your child in school and on time that day. This will be pajama day! We will also have may special 100th Day of School activities.

We are planning a field trip to the Desert Museum on Monday, February 28. Please let me know if you would be able to chaperone this trip. (Chaperones must have fingerprints on file at the school) Thanks!

FYI - I'm sure you realize that the public library is a great resource for books, tapes, Cd's, DVDs and videos. Bud did you know that you may check out these items online? You can reserve a book anytime. Search the catalog for the book or item you want, click on the title, click on the reserve link, and enter your library card number and PIN. You may select any branch as the location to pick up your book and it will be ready in a few days!

Your child must complete the reading log attached to the newsletter every week!

This week's spelling words.
hope
tape
ripe
cute
friend
friends
is
are
was
pet
weather

Have a great week!

2011-01-09T13:58:00.000-08:00

Newsletter Highlights 1/10/11

Monday, January 17, is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day; there will be no school.

Monday, January 24, will be our 100th day of school! This is a very important day as school funding is based on student attendance on that day. Please make every effort to have your child in class and on time that day. We will have some special 100th Day of School activities.

The children still really like to share and hear about classmates who demonstrate good character. Please send in a note when your child demonstrates a noteworthy act of good character.

Be sure your child is reading and completing the reading log each week. This is a required assignment! If you need books or reading material just let me know so that I can help with this.

This week's spelling words:
(Please have your child read and practice these words each day)
is
are
was
were
has
had
have
come
teacher
leaf
please

Have a great week!

2011-01-02T12:06:00.000-08:00

We had so much fun in December!

Hi! Happy New Year!

I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday!

You should have received your child's report card the day before winter break. If you have any questions or would like to schedule a conference just let me know.

This Wednesday is Dress Down for a Dollar Day.

Monday, January 17, is Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day; there will be no school that day.

Please look for the new reading log form attached to this week's newsletter. Please have your child read and complete the form and return it by next Monday, January 10. This is a required assignment!

This week's spelling list:

(Your child's score directly reflects the time spent on reading and practicing these words.)

friend

friends

game

games

kite

kites

teacher

some

come

have

January

Have a great week!

2010-12-12T13:19:00.000-08:00

Hello! I hope you had a wonderful weekend!

This Wednesday we will be making "gingerbread houses" from graham crackers, frosting and candy. I would greatly appreciate your donation of any small fun decorative candy, or a can of white butter cream frosting. Thank you so much!

Our Holiday Concert is this Thursday, December 16, at 2:00, in the cafeteria. We look forward to seeing you there! Please have your child dress in jeans and a red shirt that day.
Also, it would be really nice if we all could bring in cookies to share!

Please remember your child must have her/his timeline turned in by December 16. Thanks!

Winter break will be from Monday, December 20, through Friday, December 31. We will be back in school Monday, January 3.

Friday, December 17, will be a half day and there will be no after-school classes or lunch served. Report cards will be sent home with the children that day.

In order to reinforce your child's emerging reading skills he/she must read as much as possible at home as well as school. Reading logs must be completed and turned in each Friday. This is a required assignment.

There will be no spelling words this week!

Have a wonderful holiday!

2010-12-05T14:14:00.000-08:00

Hi! I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend! Can you believe it is December already! How time flies!

On Wednesday, December 15, we will be making "gingerbread houses" from graham crackers, frosting and candy. I would greatly appreciate your donation of any small fun decorative candy, or a can of white butter cream frosting. Thank you so much!

The children in first grade will be singing in their own Holiday Concert and would love to have you be there! It will be on Thursday, December 16, at 2:00, in the cafeteria. Please have your child wear jeans with a red shirt that day.
Also, it would be really nice if we all could bring cookies to share!

Please remember to have your child complete his/her timeline by December 16.

Winter break will be from Monday, December 20, through Friday, December 31. We will be back in school Monday, January 3.

Friday, December 17, will be a half day and there will be no after school classes or lunch served.
Report cards will be sent home that day.

If you would like to schedule a conference please let me know and I will gladly arrange a time for us to meet.

This week's spelling words:
tap
tape
rip
ripe
not
note
ate
as
said
happy
because

Have a great week!

2010-11-27T19:17:00.000-08:00

Hi! I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Thank you so much for sending in corn for our Thanksgiving Feast. We appreciate it very much and everyone enjoyed the feast!

This Wednesday, December 1, will be Dress Down for a Dollar day.

This Friday is our Pancake Breakfast with the Principal.

The children in first grade will be singing in their own Holiday concert and would love to have you be there! It will be on Thursday, December 16, at 2:00, in the cafeteria. (This is separate from the Holiday concert on December 15. The first graders do not participate in that concert.) Also, it would be really nice if we all could bring cookies to share.

Last week I sent a note about your child making a timeline of his/her life events. I neglected to mention the due date; this is not due until December 16. If you have any questions please contact me. Have fun doing this project!

Winter break will be from Monday, December 20 through Friday, December 31. We will be back in school Monday, January 3.

Report cards will be sent home Friday, December 17. If you would like to schedule a conference please let me know and I will gladly arrange a time for our meeting.

This week's spelling words:
day
away
say
said
any
many
climb
climbed
my
try
build

2010-11-21T15:30:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone!

Tuesday, November 23, our students will enjoy a Thanksgiving Feast. The first grade classes are supposed to contribute corn for this meal. If you haven't done so already it would be greatly appreciated if your student brought in a can of corn for tomorrow's feast. Thanks.

Thanksgiving vacation begins on Wednesday, November 24. We will be back in school Monday, November 29.

The children in first grade will be singing in their own Holiday Concert and would love to have you be there! It will be on Thursday, December 16, at 2:00, in the cafeteria. (this is separate from the Holiday Concert on December 15. The first graders do not participate in that concert)
Also, it would be really nice if we all could bring cookies to share!

Reminder: Please send in a short note describing a situation when you feel that your child has demonstrated a noteworthy act of good character.

There are no spelling words this week.

Next week's spelling words (for December 3):
day
away
say
said
any
many
climb
climbed
my
try
build

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

2010-11-11T17:15:00.000-08:00

Hi! I hope you had a good weekend!

Our class has earned a good character pajama party! The kids have been working toward this party by demonstrating good character at school. This Friday, November 19, they may wear their pajamas. They will still have PE that day so please be sure that your child wears pajamas and shoes that are appropriate for outdoor activities.

On November 23 our students will enjoy a Thanksgiving Feast. The first grade classes are supposed to contribute corn for this meal. It would be greatly appreciated if each student brought in a can of corn that week. Thanks!

Thanksgiving vacation begins Wednesday, November 24. We will be back in school Monday, November 29.

Please be sure to turn in the reading log every Friday.

This week's (review) spelling words:
like
nice
ice
time
ride
my
cry
by
come
some
family

Have a great week!

2010-11-09T16:42:00.000-08:00

Hi! I hope everyone had a good weekend!

This Thursday, November 11, is Veterans Day. There will be no school that day.

On November 23 (the day before Thanksgiving vacation) our students will enjoy a Thanksgiving Feast. The first grade classes are supposed to contribute corn for this meal. It would be greatly appreciated if each student brought in a can of corn that week. Thanks!

Thanksgiving vacation begins on Wednesday, November 24. We will back in school Monday, November 29.

Please remember to send in a note when you feel your child has demonstrated a noteworthy act of good character!

This week's spelling words:
red
green
blue
yellow
brown
black
for
from
very
they
Thanksgiving

Have a great week!

2010-10-31T13:53:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone! I hope you had a wonderful weekend!

We had a great time at the Harvest Fest. I really enjoyed the evening and seeing so many of you there! Thank you so much for your generous candy donations!

This Wednesday, November 3, will be dress down for a dollar day.

November 11 is Veterans Day. There will be no school that Thursday.

On November 23 (the day before Thanksgiving vacation) our students will enjoy a Thanksgiving Feast. Each grade will bring in an assigned food for the meal. I will let you know what we are supposed to contribute as soon as possible.

Please remember to send in a note when your child demonstrates a noteworthy act of good character. The kids really like having them read to the class!

Spelling words:
like
nice
ice
time
ride
my
cry
by
try
why
ice cream

Have a great week!

2010-10-24T16:06:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone! It's hard to believe it's the last week of October!

The Harvest Festival will be this Friday, October 29. There will be many games, food and fun! Hope to see you there!

It would be great if you could donate Tootsie Pops for our booth. Any candy donation will be greatly appreciated as well. Thanks!

Picture retakes will be tomorrow, October 26.

Several children are not able to check out books from the library because they have not returned a signed permission slip. If you think your child did not turn in a permission slip please signand return the form attached to this week's newsletter as soon as possible. Thanks!

In order to encourage good character at home a well as school, please send in a short note describing a situation when you feel that your child has demonstrated a notworthy act of good character. The note will be shared with the class. The children are very proud of these notes and really enjoy having them read to their friends.

Please read with your child everyday. After reading please complete the reading log sent home with this week's newsletter. Please have your child turn in the reading log each Friday.

This week's spelling words:
we
she
me
he
tree
free
feed
see
sheep
here
thankful

Have a great week!

2010-10-17T16:49:00.001-07:00

Hi! I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend!

It was great seeing grandparents visit our classroom last Wednesday! I know the kids had a terrific time!

October 25th through the 28th is Say No to Drugs week.

Picture retakes will be October 26.

The Harvest Fest will be Friday, October 29. It would be great if you could donate Tootsie Pops for our booth. Any candy donation will be greatly appreciated as well. Thanks!

In order to encourage good character at home as well as school, please send in a short note describing a situation when you feel that your child has demonstrated a noteworthy act of good character. The note will be shared with the class. The children are very proud of these notes and really enjoy having them read to their friends.

This week's spelling words:
made
came
gave
ate
late
say
day
may
play
make
today

Have a great week!

2010-10-14T11:41:00.000-07:00

40th Day Fun!!

Mmm...Applesauce!

2010-10-10T19:24:00.000-07:00

Hi! Hope everyone had a wonderful weekend!

Grandparents are invited to our school on Grandparent's Day, this Wednesday, October 13. They will meet in the cafeteria for refreshments then visit the classrooms. We look forward to their visit!

Report card day for the first quarter will also be that Wednesday. Remember that there will be no lunch served and no after school classes.

Harvest Break will be this Thursday and Friday. There will be no school those days.

Picture retakes will be October 26.

The Harvest Fest will be Friday, October 29. It would be great if you could donate Tootsie Roll Pops for our booth. And any candy donation will be greatly appreciated as well. Thanks!

Due to the short week we will not have a spelling test this week.

Have a great week!

2010-10-03T16:39:00.000-07:00

Busy, busy, busy!

Hi! I hope everyone had a great weekend!

This Thursday, October 7, is an extremely important day for La Paloma Academy. it is the 40th day of school and funding is based on student attendance that day. Please make every effort to have your child in school that day.

Thursday will be a fun day as well. It will be pajama day and we will be making applesauce! (Please be sure your child wears, or brings, shoes to wear outside!)

This Wednesday, October 6, is Dress Down for a dollar day!

Grandparents are invited to our school on Grandparent's Day, Wednesday, October 13. They will meet in the cafeteria for refreshments then visit the classrooms.

Report card day for the first quarter will also be Wednesday, October 13. So that you can make necessary arrangements please note that lunch will not be served and there will be no after-school classes.

Harvest Break will be October 12 and 13. There will no no school on those days.

This week's spelling words:
fun
sun
us
bus
up
cup
but
cut
you
your
favorite

Have a great week!

2010-09-26T12:13:00.000-07:00

Busy, busy, busy!

Hi! I hope everyone had a wonder fall weekend!

I would like to thank those of you that came in for parent teacher conferences last week. I really appreciate this time. If you were unable to come in at your scheduled time and you would like to come in on another day please send me a note and I will be happy to arrange a time for us to meet.

Thursday, October 7, is an extremely important day for La Paloma Academy. It is the 40th day of school and funding is based on student attendance that day. Please make every effort to have your child at school. It will be a fun day as well. We will be making applesauce that day!

Grandparent's Day will be Wednesday, October 13. Grandparents will meet in the cafeteria for refreshments then visit the classrooms. Report card day will for the first quarter will also be that Wednesday. So that you can make necessary arrangements please note that lunch will not be served and there will be no After School classes.

Harvest Break will be Thursday and Friday, October 12 and 13. There will be no school that day.

This week's spelling words:

one

two

three

four

five

six

seven

ten

October

Have a great week!

2010-09-19T16:24:00.000-07:00

Newsletter Highlights September 20

Hi! I hope you had a great weekend!

If you have not done so already, please sign and return the permission slip allowing your child to check out books from the school library and use the internet.

Please be sure your child is in dress code and be sure he/she comes to school with his/her shirt already tucked in. Thanks.

This Tuesday from 6:00 to 8:00 is La Paloma night at Skate Country. This is so much fun for everyone!

FYI - I'm sure realize that the public library is a great resource for books, tapes and videos. But did you know that you can check out these items online? You can reserve a book anytime. You just go to www.library.pima.gov, search the catalog for the book or item you want, click on the title, click on the reserve link, and enter your library card number and PIN. You can select any branch as the location to pick up your books and they will be ready in a few days!

This week's spelling words:
hop
top
mop
hot
pot
got
on
box
this
that

Have a great week!

2010-09-12T17:15:00.000-07:00

Hi! I hope you had a wonderful weekend!

Newsletter Highlights:

Please remember to check your child's folder daily.

If you have not done so already please sign and return the permission slip allowing your chld to check out books from the library and use the internet. If you need another please let me know and I will be glad to get one for you.

As you know La Paloma Academy has a dress code that requires shirts be tucked in. It would help the children if they could come to school with their shirts already tucked in. They are trying hard to comply and anything to help them would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

This week's spelling words:
sit
hit
big
dig
in
pin
it
will
I
the

Please have your child read these words and practice spelling them each day.

Have a great week!

2010-09-06T13:18:00.000-07:00

Hi! I hope everyone had a wonderful Labor Day weekend!

September 7 Newsletter Highlights:

Please remember to check your child's folder each day. Also, remember that every Monday the newsletter and Link are in the folder.

It was great seeing all of you that were able to make it to Open House!

For those of you that weren't able to make it to Open House and sign up for conferences, I have scheduled a conference time for us to meet. Our conference will be scheduled some time the week of September 20 and I attached a note to Tuesday's newsletter indicating the time of our meeting. If you are unable to make it at that time just contact me so that we can reschedule. Thanks!

The Entertainment Book sale ends September 8. If you do not wish to purchase the book please return it immediately. Thank you for your cooperation.

Please sign and return the permission slip allowing your child to check out books and use the internet. It is attached to Tuesday's newsletter.

This week's spelling words:
bed
led
met
get
pen
ten
yes
then
to
said

Have a great week!

2010-08-28T18:46:00.000-07:00

Hi! I hope you all had a great weekend!

Please remember to check your child's homework folder daily. They have homework everyday except Friday. The folders remain at school on Friday to be returned on Monday with the newsletter, school information and finished work.

Open House is this Wednesday at 6:00. I look forward to seeing you!

This Wednesday will also be Dress Down for a Dollar day. Students do not have to follow dress code and may wear appropriate school attire of choice if they bring in $1.00. This is a fundraiser for the classroom.

The Scholastic Book Fair will be open this week and the children may buy books Tuesday through Thursday. It will also be open the evening of Open House.

Labor Day is Monday, September 6. There will be no school that day.

This year the children have PE on Tuesday and Friday. They have Art on Tuesday. And they have Library/Computers on Friday.

This week's spelling words:
at
bat
cat
an
man
ran
and
am

Have a great week!

2010-08-22T11:42:00.000-07:00

*******August 23 Newsletter Highlights*******

It has been a great first full week of school and I look forward to a great year!

Please remember to check your child's folder daily. Homework will be brought to and from school in this folder. There will be no homework on Friday's and the folders will remain at school. The folder will be sent home on Mondays with completed work, the newsletter, and other school information or requests.

Open house will be Wednesday, September 1, at 6:00.

The Scholastic Book Fair will also be open that evening. The book fair will be open that week and the children may buy books Tuesday through Thursday as well.

This Friday we will have our first spelling test. Please have your child read and practice the words each day.

This week's spelling words:
a
I
no
not
pot
my
like
the

2010-08-15T08:46:00.000-07:00

August 16 Newsletter Highlights

The first two days of school have been wonderful. I hope your child thought so as well. If you hear of any problems or have any concerns please let me know immediately. Thanks.

Thanks to everyone for bringing in school supplies. It is greatly appreciated.

It has been brought to my attention that there is no pencil box on the supply list. While the children don't absolutely need one they might want a small pencil box. Whether you get this for your child is up to you.

Please check your child's folder every day. On Mondays I will be sending home the newsletter and other school information or requests.

I have attached a snack calendar to the newsletter. On your child's appointed day he/she should bring in a simple, nutritious, store bought snack to share with the class. She/he should bring enough for 28 children. Thank you.

If you have not done so already, please complete and return the Parent Questionnaire as soon as possible. Thanks!

I am looking forward to a great week. Hope you have a great week as well!

2010-08-11T19:34:00.000-07:00

Welcome!

First grade is so exciting! I just love first grade and I am looking forward to a wonderful year!

Your child will make tremendous growth both academically and socially this year. To help your child do well in school assist him/her with each homework assignment and be sure that she/he returns it the next day. Enjoy reading with your child. And, if there is any questions or concerns please contact me as soon as possible.

Have a great week! (Well, a great Thursday and Friday)

2010-05-23T18:28:00.000-07:00

Newsletter Highlights May 24

I can hardly believe it is the last week of school! I would like to take this opportunity to tell you that it has been wonderful having your children in my class. They are very special people and you should be so proud of them. I will miss having them in my class next year but I look forward to seeing them as "big" second graders!

We will be going to The Home Depot tomorrow, Tuesday, May 25. Please be sure your child brings a sack lunch to eat at Reid Park.

It is not too late to send in a note when your child demonstrates a noteworthy act of good character. The children love to share the notes and we encourage good character all year! Thanks!

Friday is the last day of school. Report cards will go home that day. It will be a half day with no lunch served and no after-school classes.

We will also be having our good character celebration on Friday. The children may wear pajamas to school, or they may dress down.

There will be no homework or spelling words this week.

2010-05-19T15:12:00.000-07:00

Newsletter Highlights May 17

Please continue to have your child read and complete the reading log by Monday, May 24.

We will be going to The Home Depot and Reid park Tuesday, May 25. We will be able to take the bus. Thanks to those of you that offered to drive. If you would still like to come along as a chaperone please let me know!

Please be sure to sign the permission slip and return it as soon as possible.

Spelling words:
talk
walk
beanstalk
climb
climbed
plant
sprout
root
stem
leaf
vegetable

Have a great week!

2010-05-01T20:44:00.000-07:00

Newsletter Highlights May 3

Please continue to have your child read and complete the reading log form.

The Buy One, Get One Free Scholastic Book Fair is this week. The books will be available for sale Tuesday after school through Thursday.

This Wednesday, May 5, is Dress Down for a Dollar Day. Friday is Pancake Breakfast with the Principal. Come enjoy pancakes with our principal and good friends!

Field Day is Wednesday, May 12. This a day packed with fun, outdoor games and water!

Please remember to send in a note when your child demonstrates a noteworthy act of good character. We encourage good character all year! Thanks!

This week's spelling words:
beach
home
store
school
park
outside
house
yard
place
around
germination

2010-04-18T13:45:00.000-07:00

Newsletter Highlights April 19

Please continue to have your child read and complete the Reading Challenge form each week.

This week is the Penny War! Our class will be participating in this school wide fund raising event to benefit our community. Please send in your spare pennies for this girls vs. boys contest.

We will also have a Walk-a-thon and Jump for Heart on Wednesday.

Please remember to send in a note when your child demonstrates a noteworthy act of good character. We encourage good character all year! Thanks!

This week's spelling words:
play
played
help
helped
rest
rested
want
too
write
enough
enormous

Have a wonderful week!

2010-04-11T13:28:00.000-07:00

Newsletter Highlights April 12

Hello! I hope everyone had a nice weekend!

Please continue to have your child read and complete the Reading Challenge form each week. This is a required assignment until the end of the year. It is very important that your child continues to read.

Next week is Penny War week. Our class will be participating in this school wide fund raising event to benefit a worthy charity. Please send in your spare pennies for this girls vs. boys contest.

Please remember to send in a note when your child demonstrates a noteworthy act of good character.

Spelling words:
chin
shoe
the
they
when
what
that
with
away
busy
building

2010-04-05T09:24:00.000-07:00

Newsletter Highlights April 5

Hi! I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend!

Please continue to have your child read and complete the Reading Challenge form each week. Although the Bookman's Reading Challenge contest is over, this will still be a required assignment until the end of the school year. It is very important that your child continues to read.

This Wednesday, April 7, is Dress Down for a Dollar Day.

The PTO meeting is this Thursday, April 8, at 6:30. You can make a difference!

Please remember to send in a note when your child demonstrates a noteworthy act of good character. We encourage good character all year! Thanks!

This week's spelling words:
clay
star
free
train
grow
could
would
other
said
says
because

Have a great week!

2010-03-21T15:54:00.000-07:00

Newsletter Highlights March 22

Hi Everyone! I hope you had a wonderful weekend!

Please continue to have your child read and complete the Bookman's Reading Challenge form each week. This is an important and required assignment!

Please be aware that Easter Break is quickly approaching! There will be no school Thursday, April 1, through Monday April 5. We will be back in school Tuesday April 6.

Also, please send in a note when your child has demonstrated a noteworthy act of good character. We encourage good character all year! Thanks!

This week's spelling words:
mom
dad
sister
baby
family
people
brother
other
said
says
cousin

2010-03-15T12:02:00.001-07:00

Newsletter Highlights March 15

I hope everyone enjoyed their Spring Break!

Please continue to have your child read and complete the Bookman's Reading Challenge form each week. This is a required assignment!

Tuesday night, March 16, is La Paloma Night at Skate Country. Join the fun!

La Paloma Academy dress code requires that all shirts are tucked in. It is much easier for the children to keep their shirts tucked in if they have them already tucked in before coming to school. Please be sure your child's shirt is tucked in before coming to school. Thank you for your cooperation. :)

Also, please send in a note when your child demonstrates a noteworthy act of good character. We encourage good character all year. Thanks!

This week's spelling words:
do
does
did
done
be
been
are
could
would
should
interesting

Have a great week!

2010-03-07T14:37:00.000-08:00

Newsletter Highlights March 8

Spring pictures will be taken on Tuesday, March 9. If you child will be getting a picture taken she/he may wear any appropriate attire you wish for his/her picture.

Please continue to have your child read and complete the Bookman's Reading Challenge form each week. This is a required assignment! If you need books please let me know and I will help you obtain books for your child to read.

This Thursday, March 11, is report card day. It will be a half day and there will be no lunch served and no after school classes. If you would like to schedule a conference please let me know.

Friday and Monday, March 12th and 15th, is Spring Break and there will be no school on those days.

Have a great week!

This week's spelling words (test will not be until Friday, March 19)
do
does
did
done
be
been
are
would
could
should
interesting

2010-02-21T18:35:00.000-08:00

Newsletter Highlights February 22

Please continue to have your child read and complete the Bookman's Reading Challenge form each week.

This Wednesday, February 24, is Grandparent's Day! This will be a fun day and the children really like to spend time with grandparents. We are looking forward to our visit!

Thursday and Friday, February 25th and 26th, is Rodeo Days vacation and there will be no school.

There are no spelling words due to the short week.

Have a great week!

2010-02-13T15:31:00.000-08:00

Newsletter Highlights February 15

Please continue to have your child read and complete the Bookman's Reading Challenge form each week.

This week is Love of Reading week. We will have many reading activities. Among these activities will be pajama day on Tuesday; and on Friday the children may dress as a character from a favorite book.

Please remember that if your child wishes to wear a sweater or sweatshirt in the classroom it must be a solid red, white or navy blue. Thanks for your cooperation.

Wednesday, February 24, will be Grandparents Day! This is a fun day and the children really like to spend time with grandparents!

Thursday and Friday, February 25 and 26, are Rodeo Days vacation and there will be no school those days.

2010-02-09T05:30:00.000-08:00

Newsletter Highlights February 8

Please continue to have your child read and complete the Bookman's Reading Challenge form each week. (This is a required assignment, even beyond the Reading challenge end date) Thank you for your support and cooperation.

Our field trip to the Fox Theater is this Thursday. We will see the live musical performance of Nate the Great in the morning and will eat lunch at Reid Park; please be sure that your child brings his/her lunch that day. We will need to leave no later than 9:00 that morning. Please be sure that your child arrives to school on time.

Please remember that your child must have a note from you stating that she/he has permission to go to the Snack Shack after school.

Also, please remember that if your child wishes to wear a sweater or sweatshirt in class it must be a solid red, white, or navy blue. Thanks.

So that grandparents may plan accordingly, Wednesday, February 24 will be Grandparents Day! This is a fun day and the children really like to spend time with their grandparents.

Thursday and Friday, February 25 and 26, are Rodeo Days and there will be no school those days.

This week's spelling words:
class
clay
sled
slip
star
step
slow
story
when
where
fantastic

2010-01-24T16:58:00.000-08:00

January 25 Newsletter Highlights

Please continue to have your child read and complete the Bookman's Reading Challenge form each week. (This is a required assignment, even beyond the Reading Challenge end date) Also, please use the books sent home each week, and/or any book from the public library or your home that your child would find interesting. Thank you for your support and cooperation.

* This Wednesday, January 2, will be our 100th day of school! This is a very important day as school funding is based on attendance that day. Please make every effort to have your child in school that day. That Wednesday will be a free dress down day. We will have some special 100th Day of School activities, and a free lunch!

Next Wednesday, February 3, will be Dress Down Day for a Dollar.

The February snack calendar is attached to Monday's newsletter.

This week's spelling words:

hope

tape

ripe

cute

friend

friends

are

2010-01-16T15:00:00.000-08:00

January 19 Newsletter Highlights

Hello! I hope everyone is doing well!

Wednesday, January 27, will be our 100th day of school! This is a very important day for our school as funding is based on attendance that day. Please make every effort to have your child in school that day. That Wednesday will be a free dress down day, and we will have some special 100th day activities!

Please continue to have your child read and complete the Bookman's Reading Challenge form each week. (This is required the entire second semester) Thank you for your support and cooperation.

FYI - I'm sure you realize that the Pima County Public Library is a great source for books, tapes, cd's, dvd's and videos. But did you know that you may check out these items online? You can reserve a book anytime. You just search the online catalog for the book or item you want, click on the title, click on the reserve link, and enter your library card number and PIN. You can select any branch as the location to pick up your book and it will be ready for pick-up within days!

Below are this week's spelling words:
is
are
was
were
has
had
have
come
sea
leaf
please

2010-01-03T11:06:00.000-08:00

January 4 Newsletter Highlights

Hi! I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday! Happy New Year!

You should have received your child's report card the day before the winter break. If you have any questions or would like to schedule a conference just let me know.

This Wednesday is Dress Down for a Dollar day.

Monday, January 18, is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. There will be no school that day.

On Monday I will begin to send home a reading log to be completed each week. Your child must be the one to complete it. He or she may read any story or book of interest to him/her. With your assistance, if necessary, your child must read stories; then she or he must complete the reading log by writing the title of each story, the author, what the story was about, and if she/he liked it. If your child reads a chapter book, he/she may write about one chapter for each entry. So, three chapters would complete one reading log sheet. These will be sent home on Monday and should be turned in by the next Monday.

This week's spelling words:
tap
tape
rip
ripe
not
note
ate
as
rain
snow
because

Have a great week!

2009-12-12T11:24:00.000-08:00

December 11 Newsletter Highlights

On Tuesday, December 15, the children will be performing holiday songs at 2:00, in the school cafeteria. Please have your child dress in jeans and a red or holiday shirt. We look forward to seeing you there!

Thank you very much for sending candies and goodies to decorate our "gingerbread" houses. The children had a great time with this activity.

Winter break will be from Thursday, December 17, through Friday, January 1. We will be back in school Monday, January 4.

There will be no after-school classes or lunch served on Wednesday, December 16. Also, report cards will be sent home that day.

If you would like to schedule a conference please let me know and I will gladly arrange a time for our meeting.

On Wednesday, December 16, your child may wear pajamas or any school appropriate attire (free dress down).

There will be no spelling words or homework this week.

Have a great week!

2009-12-06T09:03:00.000-08:00

Newsletter Highlights December 7

Wow - December already!

On Tuesday, December 15, at 2:00 we will have our holiday program. This will be only first grade permorming holiday songs in the school cafeteria. We hope you can be there!

This Wednesday we will be making mini "gingerbread" houses. I would like the children to have a variety of candies to decorate them. If you haven't done so already, and if you can, I would greatly appreciate it if you could please send in something to decorate them. We will need canned white frosting (buttercream works best), small candies, decorator icings, and/or anything you think would look good on a very small "gingerbread" house. Thank you so much.

Winter break will be from Thursday, December 17 through Friday, January 1. We will be back in school Monday, January 4.

There will be no after-school classes or lunch served on Wednesday, December 16. Report cards will be sent home that day.

Also, our class has earned another good character party! We decided to have it on Wednesday, December 16. On this day the children may wear pajamas or any appropriate-for-school attire (free dress down). If you would like to send in a yummy treat that would be nice too!

Have a wonderful week!

This week's spelling words:
no
so
rode
nose
stone
hope
those
never
of
saw
beautiful

2009-11-28T13:03:00.000-08:00

November 30 Newsletter Highlights

Thank you very much for your contributions of corn to our Thanksgiving Feast. Everyone had a wonderful time and it would not have happened without your cooperation and generosity!

On Tuesday, December 15, at 2:00 we will have our holiday program. This will be only first grade classes performing holiday songs in the school cafeteria. We hope you can be there!

Reminder: Please sign the permission slip to the Theatreworks USA production at the Fox Theatre and return it with $8.00 now! This show is sold out and we must pay for our seats to keep our reservation!

Next week we will be making mini "gingerbread" houses. I would like the children to have a variety of candies to decorate them with. If you could please send in something to decorate them I would greatly appreciate it. We will need canned white frosting (buttercream works best), small candies, decorator icing, and/or anything you think would look good on a very small "gingerbread" house. Thank you so much!

Winter bread will be from Thursday, December 17, through Friday, January 1. We will be back in school Monday, January 4.

There will be no after-school classes or lunch served on Wednesday, December 16. Report cards will also be sent home that day.

This week's spelling words:
red
green
blue
yellow
brown
black
for
from
you
have
December

2009-11-15T12:18:00.000-08:00

Newsletter Highlights

Our all-school Thanksgiving Feast for students (and staff) will be on Tuesday, November 24. First grade is being asked to provide the corn (for over 700 students). We would greatly appreciate it if you could bring corn ready to serve (warm) in a disposable or labeled container that morning. Thank you so much!

Thanksgiving vacation begins on Wednesday, November 25. We will be back in school Monday, November 30.

December 1st will be here before we know it! Please sign and return the permission slip to the Fox Theater and return it with $8.00 as soon as possible! These seats are sold out and we will lose them if we do not pay for them on time.

Please read and practice this week's spelling words with your child each day. The test will be this Friday.
Spelling words for this week:
made
gave
tree
see
like
nice
my
try
why
the
Thanksgiving

2009-11-01T14:17:00.000-08:00

Newsletter Highlights November 2

This Wednesday, November 4, is Dress Down for a Dollar Day. Children may dress in any appropriate attire if they bring in $1.00.

Next Wednesday is Veterans Day and there will be no school that day.

The children really like the treats that they can buy at the student Snack Shack. However, due to money being lost, money misspent, and general confusion, children may only go to the Snack Shack with parent permission. If you would like your child to be able to go to this student store please send a very short note indicating that he/she has money and may go to the store that day. Thank you for your cooperation.

Please remember to send a note describing a stiuation when you feel that your child has demonstrated a noteworthy act of good character.

Reminder: Please sign the permisson slip to the Theatreworks USA production at the Fox Theatre (sent last week) and return it with $8.00 by December 1. Thanks.

This week's spelling words:
we
she
me
he
tree
feed
see
a
sheep
here
thankful

2009-10-24T17:04:00.000-07:00

October 26 Newsletter Highlights

The La Paloma Academy Harvest Fest is this Friday, October 26, at the Lakeside campus. There will be fun for all! Hope to see you there!

Any donation of candy for the Harvest Fest will be greatly appreciated.

As you know, with the cooler weather children are coming to school with sweaters and jackets. Any sweater or light jacket worn inside must be solid red, white or navy. Thanks for your cooperation.

Please remember to send in a short note describing a situation when you feel that your child has demonstrated a noteworthy act of good character. (They really do love this!)

If you could send in a bottle of hand sanitizer I would really appreciate it. The children are very conscientious in their use of it, but it does run out quickly. Thanks so much.

Reminder - the tickets for the February 11 Theatreworks presentation of Nate the Great will cost $8.00. This must be paid by December 1. Permission slips are attached to this week's newsletter.

Please read and practice this week's spelling words with your child each day. The test will be Friday.
Spelling words:
made
came
gave
late
say
day
may
make
ate
play
holiday (bonus word)

2009-10-17T13:50:00.000-07:00

October 19 Newsletter Highlights:

This year the La Paloma Academy Harvest Fest will be at the Lakeside campus on Friday, October 30. There will be lots and lots of games, food and fun. I hope to see you there!

Any donation of candy for the Harvest Fest will be greatly appreciated.

Reminder - The tickets for the February 11 Theatreworks presentation of Nate the Great will cost $8.00. This must be paid by December 1. Permission slips will be sent home next week.

Please remember to send in a short note describing a situation when you feel that your child has demonstrated a noteworthy act of good character. The children really like to share these notes with their classmates!

This week we will read Stellaluna, by Janell Cannon, and Five Black Bats, by Shel Silverstein.

This week's spelling words:
one
two
three
four
five
six
seven
ten
like
my

Have a great week!

2009-10-02T06:31:00.000-07:00

NEWSLETTER HIGHLIGHTS

Report card day for the first quarter is Friday, October 9. This will be an early dismissal day (11:30). Lunch will not be served and there will be no after-school classes.

Harvest Break will be Monday and Tuesday, October 12 and 13. There will be no school on those days.

Thursday, October 8, is an extremely important day for La Paloma Academy. It is the 40th day of school and funding is based on attendance that day. Please make every effort to have your child in school that day. A special lunch will be served!

Also, because our class has been on their best behavior since the first day of school, they have earned their first character party! We thought that Thursday afternoon would be a great time to have it. The children may wear pajamas and bring slippers and a small stuffed toy. They will participate in free choice of classroom center activities and watch a movie. They would like to snack on a variety of goodies (chips, cookies, veggies and ranch dressing, etc.). If you would like to send in a store-bought treat for this occasion please feel free to do so.

Please remember to send in a short note describing a situation when you feel that your child has demonstrated a noteworthy act of good character. They love this!

Please have your child read and practice his/her spelling words.

Spelling words:
fun
sun
us
bus
up
cup
but
cut
are
my

2009-09-20T14:02:00.000-07:00

September 21 Newsletter Highlights

Friday, October 2, is our Pancake Breakfast with the Principal. For 50 cents per pancake come and enjoy breakfast with the principal between 7:45 and 8:15!

Report card day for the first quarter is Friday, October 9. So that you can make necessary arrangements please note that this will be an early dismissal day (11:30). Lunch will not be served and there will be no after-school program activities.

Please complete the request for conference time form sent home with Monday's newsletter.

Harvest Break will be October 12 and 13. There will be no school those days.

Please have your child read and practice this week's spelling words:
sit
hit
big
dig
in
pin
it
will
I
the

Have a great week!

2009-09-13T14:26:00.000-07:00

September 14 Newsletter Highlights

Hi everyone! I hope you had a great weekend!

The Entertainment Book sale ended last week. If you still have an unsold book please send it in this week. Thank you for your cooperation.

Please remember to send in a short note describing a situation when you feel that your child has demonstrated a noteworthy act of good character. The children are very proud of these notes an really enjoy having them read to their friends.

This week we will read and compare Sitting In My Box, by Dee Lillegard and The Napping House, by Audrey Wood. In social studies we will continue our focus on maps.

Please have your child read and practice this week's spelling words each day. The test will be on Friday.
Spelling words for September 18:
bed
led
met
get
pen
ten
yes
then
to
said

Have a wonderful week!

2009-09-06T15:27:00.000-07:00

September 8 Newsletter

Hi everyone! I hope you had a great Labor Day weekend!

The children are working together quite well and doing a great job in class!

General info:

If you have not done so already, please be sure to send in your unsold Entertainment Books or check as soon as possible. The sale ends September 9. Thanks for your cooperation.

As you know, La Paloma Academy is a CHARACTER COUNTS! school. We teach and encourage behavior that reflects six character pillars: Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring, and Citizenship. In order to encourage the children at home as well as at school I would like you to send a short note describing a situation when you feel that your child has demonstrated a noteworthy act of character. I would like your child to share the note with the class. The children are very proud of these notes and really enjoy having them read to their friends.

Upcoming in class:

This week we will read Sophie and Jack, by Judy Taylor. We will also begin our unit on maps and will enjoy Hansel and Gretel, by James Marshal. (These characters surely could have used a map :) )

This week's spelling words:
map
tap
cat
top
stop
pop
end
so
the
of

2009-08-29T15:07:00.000-07:00

August 31st Newsletter

What a wonderful evening Open House was! It was great to see so many families there!

If you have not already done so, please be sure to send in your unsold Entertainment Book or check as soon as possible. Thank you for your support!

This Wednesday, September 2, is this year's first Dress Down Day for a Dollar. For $1 your child does not have to wear dress code attire. He/she may wear anything appropriate for school.

Monday, September 7, is Labor Day and there will be no school.

The La Paloma dress code requires that shirts are tucked in at all times. Please be sure that your comes to school with his/her shirt already tucked in. Thanks for your cooperation.

Please read with your child everyday.
This Friday we will have our first spelling test. Please have your child read and practice these words each day.

Spelling words:
a
I
an
and
at
am
in
it
on
my

2009-08-21T20:06:00.000-07:00

Hello Everyone!
Our first week (or so) of school has been busy and exciting! Coming back to school, seeing old friends and meeting new ones is such a wonderful experience.
The children have been spending much of their time reviewing academic concepts and learning the procedures and rules of their new classroom. They are doing a great job!
Wednesday, August 26, is our Open House at 6:00. Your child would love for you to see his/her classroom. I hope you can make it and I look forward to seeing you!
Karen Witt