October already?!

AHH!  It is October already, and I have not made one single blog post onto my classroom blog!  I thought that I would be good at updating my blog from time to time, but this year has left me with little time to do things of this nature.

I think maybe I'll catch up now.                :)

First grade has been a very welcomed challenge in my life.  I think that it fits me much better than Kindergarten did last year.  That being said, it still feels a little bit like Kindergarten since it is so early in the year, and the kids still need so much of my help.  I'm not worried though, because I know that as the year progresses they will become much more independent.  (That being said, I CANNOT WAIT! ;))

Things are finally starting to run smoothly, and the behavior problems are beginning to work themselves out.  I want to thank Terri and Esi for their hard work in the classroom.  Without them, this would have taken much longer!  They have been in almost every morning to help with workshop and homework.  They are truly a blessing!  Thank you both!  Also, I want to say thanks to everyone who has donated anything to the classroom for our use.   We have gotten many things from reams of paper, to snacks, to pencil boxes.  If you have something that you wish to donate, please send it in with your child.  We are looking for white board markers, healthy snacks, reams of paper, bandaids, and prize box toys.  Anything you can give would be greatly appreciated, however please don't feel obligated.

Below I am attaching the newsletters so far from my class.  On these you will find the topics we are studying, tutoring information, spelling lists, and important upcoming dates.  In the future I hope to have the newsletter posted every week, so check back often.

8/20/12 Newsletter

8/27/12 Newsletter

9/4/12 Newsletter

9/9/12 Newsletter

9/17/12 Newsletter

9/24/12 Newsletter

10/1/12 Newsletter

10/15/12 Newsletter

10/22/12 Newsletter




Also, here is a copy of our Student Handbook, First Grade Syllabus, and Welcome to First Grade Letter.

Please feel free to email me at emily.berger@edkey.org if you have any questions, concerns, or comments!

Emma Berger