Test Booklets and Conferences

Galileo testing is done!  Since our initial testing is complete the test booklets from our "bubble tests" will be going home later this week with an explanation letter attached.  With the results in from our testing, combined with the fact that it's just about time for progress reports, I would like to meet with everyone to discuss your child.  Please send a note or email, or see me to set up a good time to conference!

Galileo Tests This Week

The 19th starts our first standardized testing of the year in reading and math.  We call these “the bubble tests”.  Students will have math and reading questions read to them.  They will pick a multiple choice answer and fill in the bubble on their answer sheet.  It is a complicated skill to learn at first, but we always make it through.  Testing booklets will be sent home afterwards so you know what your children are being tested on!  Be sure to ask if you have any questions!  

Be sure your child gets plenty of rest and a good breakfast.  All of these things help children perform better on the tests!    

Here Comes First Grade!

Below are some great links to articles letting you know what to expect from your first grader this school year!  Most are articles found on greatschools.org.

Preparing for first grade:
http://www.greatschools.org/students/academic-skills/274-preparing-for-first-grade.gs?cpn=20130811weeklysend

Reading:
http://www.greatschools.org/students/academic-skills/234-first-grade-reading.gs

Math:
http://www.greatschools.org/students/academic-skills/137-first-grade-math.gs

Writing:
http://www.greatschools.org/students/academic-skills/197-first-grade-writing.gs

Art:
http://www.greatschools.org/students/academic-skills/177-first-grade-art.gs

What your first grader should know:
http://www.greatschools.org/students/academic-skills/1208-first-grade-benchmarks.gs

Check your folders!

Just a quick reminder to check your folders every day!  I am still missing important papers from quite a few students!  I will send home reminders this week.  Please turn the papers in ASAP!

Welcome to First Grade!

Welcome back families!  I hope you had an enjoyable summer!  We have a fun filled busy year ahead of us, so look forward to lots of great experiences for your child!  Be sure to check the blog and newsletters weekly as I will continue to update you with things happening in our classroom!

I am excited to have your children in our class and look forward to a good year!