Hello, Week 2!

We survived the first week of school!  We stayed busy learning new procedures, rules, and expectations.  We also jumped right in to handwriting and spelling.  We worked on the letter m and the letter s.  We also learned how to spell the word can.  We made "I can" boxcars and did an art project with our names.  You will be able to see what we have been working on at open house on September 15.

Your kiddo came home with the PTA fundraiser information in their backpack.  Orders are due on September 14.  Coupon books will be delivered September 16.

Please sign and return the beginning of the year packets as soon as possible.

This week we will start in with our new math series, GO Math!  We will also introduce a few reading strategies and start some writing.  We have lots of learning to do next week!

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First Day Back!

We had such a busy first day! All of the kiddos were so brave and excited to start their first grade year. We started with writing our names and drawing a self-portrait. With new rules, new expectations, and first grade routines, I bet they came home tired. I sure did! I look forward to a year of fun and growth. Remember to send those green sheets back (front and back filled out) so I can start putting photos on the blog to share what we're up to. See you all tomorrow! 

Remind

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Welcome 1st Grade Class of 2015-2016!

Summer flew by and now we are anticipating a great school year! If you find yourself browsing my blog after you find out your child's teacher, welcome to the Polka Dot Patch. You'll get to know me a little better at meet the teacher night, but this is a good place to start.

While you're here...please follow this link! Remind

Here are a few things we did this summer:

1.) Visited Puerto Vallarta, Mexico for a relaxing post-school getaway/ anniversary trip.

2.) Organized the garage.

3.) Relaxed and read non-teaching books.

4.) Couldn't relax so I started reading teaching books : x

5.) Snuggled with my pup, Sheldon.

6.) Got a jump start on school planning and decorating!!

7.) Worked on grad school courses 

I can't wait to hear about all of the kiddos' summer adventures and excitement for a great year. Welcome back, firsties!

-Mrs. Dimock