Baker 1st Grade Weekly Update

Classroom Happenings

Happy Thursday!

Even though we had a short week, the students stayed busy learning new things! This week we talked about digraphs (2 letters that make 1 sound when they are together), heating and cooling , important people in our history and ordinal numbers. We are so proud of all of the hard work our students are doing!

As a special note, please have students to leave all toys, squishies, Pokemon cards, etc... at home. Not only does it cause a distraction, these special things may get lost or broken. Thank you for your help in this!

A quick reminder from the cafeteria- students will not be able to purchase ice cream until after Christmas break. Thank you for your support in this!

Please see the section below for a few reminders!

Reminders:

The green take home folder contains optional monthly homework, as well as a sight word practice sheet and a phonics take home sheet. The phonics sheet directly aligns with our in class phonics instruction, and gives you practical ways to support at home. This folder also serves as a communication tool between you and your child's teacher- any notes or comments on behavior that needs addressed will be in this folder. A smiley face or stamp means it was a great day!

If possible, please send in a pair of over the ear headphones with your child to use during our Chromebook time this year. These headphones will stay at school and will be returned at the end of the school year. This will ensure that we can use our Chromebooks for learning activities. Thank you!

We love celebrating birthdays in 1st grade but we do have a few reminders! We cannot allow birthday treats to be given out during class. If you would like to send something with your student it needs to be something store bought and sealed that they can send home with the class at the end of the day (examples include goldfish packs, fruit snacks or little goody bags). Thank you for your support!

Important Dates

Every Monday- Library Day

September 4- No School

September 7- No School

September 11- Patriot's Day Assembly

Snack Information

Please be mindful that we have students who have food allergies in our 1st grade classrooms. Please refer to your child's teacher for specific information. We have ONE afternoon snack in 1st grade!

Keep in mind that healthy snacks make for great learners!

NOW SHOWING Your Baker Teachers and Staff for a Read A Thon Storytime!

Join our teachers and staff on Monday, September 8th AND Thursday September 10th for a FUNFILLED story. Be sure you are registered for Read A Thon and LOG THOSE MINUTES!

Here is our lineup:

Tuesday, September 8th

7PM Mrs. Ginos K-2 ZOOM LINK: https://bit.ly/46lxkJf Passcode: 609444.

7:30 PM Mr. Schweikhard K-5 ZOOM LINK: https://bit.ly/4hXXf10 Passcode: 540629.

Thursday, September 10th brings us TWO MORE great readers!

7PM Mrs. Wiesner K-5 ZOOM LINK: https://bit.ly/46lxkJf Passcode: 609444

7:30 PM Mrs. Hall 3-5 https://bit.ly/4hXXf10 Passcode: 540629.

THANK YOU for your support of our Fundraiser with our Baker Elementary PTO!

Baker Elementary Patriot Day Assembly

We will remember 9/11 and honor Patriot Day during a morning assembly for all of our Baker families and students. If your child has a family member (active or retired) who is a first responder, please fill out this form so we can honor them on Friday, September 11th. We will be meeting at 8 am for all grades in the Baker Cafeteria.

Please complete this Google Form and submit your information and photo NO LATER than September 8th. THANK YOU!

Room Parents

Ready to join the classroom crew? It's time to sign up to be a room parent for your child's class! Check out the information below for all the details, then use the sign up link to join one of the best crews at Baker! We can't wait to have you on our team!