Mrs. Trask – First Grade

June 3, 2011

BIBLE:  We finished our study of Psalm 23 and how shepherds care for their sheep.  We had great discussion about following our Good Shepherd.

READING/LANGUAGE:  We took down our footprints representing the books we read since finishing the Book-It program.  You might want to continue the footprint path in your house giving your child a footprint for every book read this summer.

When grade cards come home, I have included a letter to offer reading series your child can read through this summer as well as their reading level presently.  The librarians will help you to find appropriate books for your child to read based on his/her reading level.

I use an assessment called the DRA.  This is used throughout the public school districts in the Columbus area.    In order to keep your child’s reading this strong, your child MUST continue to read on a daily basis.

I am sending home a reading survival kit packed with summer reading/craft ideas for your child to enjoy.   I am also sending home extra language seatwork for practice.

MATH:  We worked on double digit subtraction this week.  I am sending home math seatwork as practice for this summer.

MISCELLANEOUS:

1.  Grade cards will go home next week after all library books, school fees or other necessary paperwork is turned and/or checked  from all families.

I want to say thank you for supporting the First Grade program this year,particularly with the reading logs.  The home follow-up makes all the difference in the growth of any child.

Thanks also to all of the parents who helped with parties, field trips, and room volunteers.  I am very grateful for your help.

I pray that each of you have a blessed summer with many opportunities to explore.  There is a wonderful book called, Kids Love Ohio.  You can check it out from the library. The call number is  917.71 ZAV.  It lists dozens of places you can take your child in Ohio to discover & learn about everything imaginable.  I highly recommend it.  It was written by a family who lives here locally.  Many places listed are free or have a minimal charge involved.  I shared the book with the class.  Did you know that you can visit a real castle down in Cincinnati?  Or can take  a horse drawn canal boat ride?  These and other fun things are listed in this book.

I will be checking my school email this summer.  If you have questions or want more summer learning activity ideas, please let me know.

Blessings to you,

Mrs. Mary Trask