How fast the first half of the school year has gone by! My first graders have come so far but still have so much learning to do. Through all the years of my teaching first grade, I have learned as much from my students as they have learned from me. Here are some facts about first graders:
- First graders wonder about the world and ask a lot of “what if” questions. There are always many discussions during our science and social studies lessons!
- Kids in first grade love rules, cling to boundaries, and would appreciate a how-to book for every part of their life. The children know the rules of the classroom and try very hard to follow them.
- Fluency is one of the ultimate goals of first grade reading. Kids with good reading fluency flow from word to word; their words move slowly from one word to the next. They give some words more emphasis than others, read with emotion, and show feelings through the sound of their voice.
- First graders are at an optimal age for learning a new language. Our first graders are so fortunate to have Spanish class every week. They are learning so much this year with Miss Vaca.
- Children in first grade are very concerned with pleasing the adults in their life, and often crave affection from parents and teachers. There are lots of hugs in first grade.
- Kids are starting to notice written words everywhere and may drive parents crazy by reading anything and everything out loud!
- Kids who are successful and happy in early grades are more likely to hold onto that confidence and motivation to keep learning. That is one of our goals in our classroom, to make learning fun!
A Teacher’s Prayer
Lord, please bless my students
And help them as they grow
May I teach them faithfully
The things they need to know
So they may face the future
Knowing they’re prepared,
And when they think of school day
May they know their teachers cared
Mrs. Flomer
1AA First Grade Teacher
The quarter ends today, January 28. Report cards will be uploaded to the portal on February 6. Please make sure we have your correct email address on file. We will not be sending home paper copies of the report card.
Final Week to get your re-enrollment with the $175.00 fee into the office. After February 4th, the fee increases to $250.00. So save that $75.00 and get your forms in. You can download the form off our website at TrinityLI.org
Please Help Trinity’s Library – Thanks to Alex B., Ryan K., Amanda L., Mackenzie F., Alexandra F., Justin R. & Mrs. Saitta for their generous contributions to our Funds4Books campaign. Please consider making a donation. No amount is too small and 100% of your donation goes to our library. Help us reach our goal of $1000. Our campaign ends March 1.
Donating is easy. Visit Funds4Books.com and enter code a7b7 to view Trinity’s library web page. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Heigl by email at [email protected] or by phone 931-2211 Ext 205
Because of the snow day, Mrs. Sanders writing class has been postponed from starting until February 4th. Also LEGO’s which would have started today, Wednesday, January 28 will be postponed from starting until February 4th also. The makeup for the classes will be adding a class onto the end of the schedule.
The Bingo fundraiser is this Friday so please send in your donations to play. This is a part of Lutheran Schools Week.
Many thanks to all who participated in the Green fundraiser dress down last Friday to raise funds for our water fountains. We raised over $1000. We will keep you updated on the date for the first installation of our new fountain.
Winter Break Mini camp registration is ongoing. Registration for the camp is due next Friday, February 6.
Lunch menus went home on Monday. Please make sure they are returned by this Friday, January 30th.
Mom’s Bible Study
Attention Moms:
Ever wonder how some moms look like they have it all together, and you feel like you are crumbling? Ever feel like the worst mother for scolding your child? How about those moments you will treasure forever and you want to shout it from the rooftop? Well, here’s your chance to dig into the Bible, with other Moms, and learn what the Scripture says!
We will meet in the staff faculty room at Trinity the second and fourth Thursday every month, starting Thursday 2/12/2015. Mom chit-chat starts at 7p, then we will begin a Moms Bible Study at 7:30. It should last about an hour.
Any questions, email Karen Mann at [email protected].
News from the ECC
The ECC is selling assorted candy bars for $1.00 to raise funds for the ECC. The sale begins now and runs though the end of February. Please support the ECC and buy some really great chocolate bars!
Parent Teacher conferences for the ECC are this Thursday, January 29 and Friday January 30th. There is no school for the3’s and 4’s during conference time.
Yearbooks
We are currently taking pre- orders for yearbooks and booster ads. The cost of the yearbook this year is $35.00. 8th graders will get a complimentary yearbook. Booster forms and yearbook pre-order forms are available online at trinityli.org.
8th Grade Info
The Washington DC trip is scheduled for March 26-27. The permission slips went home last week. Please make sure all forms are filled out and returned as a package. The quicker we get back the forms, the quicker we can start doing the roommate list. Parents can keep the purple folder with the itinerary information.
More 8th grade graduation information will be forthcoming in the next few weeks.
Sports
Wednesday 1/28
3:45pm Girls 6/7/8 Bball HOME vs. LUHI
Thursday 1/29
3pm-4:30pm Dance Team Practice
3:45pm Boys 5/6 Bball @ HOME vs. HCDS
4pm Boys 7/8 Bball @ Waldorf
Friday 1/30
3pm-4:30pm Girls 6/7/8 Practice
Monday 2/2
3:45pm Girls 6/7/8 Bball @ LUHI
3:45pm Boys Bball 7/8 @ HOME vs. LUHI