1. What we are learning! Reading Students will be in differentiated guided reading groups at their instructional level. We will be reading a variety of narratives to help us when writing our own. Word Work This week our pattern are the long vowels with silent e. We will work on the pattern all week. Partial credit will be given for parts of words. Grammar Verbs in past, present, and future Writing Narratives Math Measurement and time Social Studies Historical Figures Specials Schedule Monday : Computer Lab Tuesday : Art Wednesday : Music Thursday : Media Center/Fitness wear gym shoes Friday : PE- wear gym shoes Mrs. Amy Brown abrown@effingham.k12.ga.us Phone 912-754-3326 Mrs. Brown’sMrs. Brown’s Rockin’ News!Rockin’ News! January 11, 2016January 11, 2016 Vocabulary Words These words are practiced daily and will be part of our weekly reading quiz. shelter- a place that covers or protects you delighted- when something pleases you or makes you happy complain- you tell about something you do not like pleaded- someone has begged or asked for something they really want lonely- you feel sad from being alone horizon- the line in the far distance where the sky meets the ground

2. Ice Cream! First Grade can buy ice cream on Wednesday’s for $1.00 If you need to change your child’s regular transportation, please send a note that morning. If you must call the school, please do so by 2:00 with the change. Sending a note that morning in the red folder is the best way to change transportation. Thanks! Calendar Jan. 13- Report cards issued Jan. 15- First Grade AR P.J. and movie Day Jan. 18- MLK Holiday- no school Jan 21- 100 Day of School Feb. 11- ½ Day Parent teacher conferences Feb. 12- Student Holiday/No School Feb. 15 Winter Holiday/No School March 11- First Grade Field Trip to Savannah Children’s Theatre We are collecting used ink cartridges, small electronics (ex: ipods, ipads, mp3 players, handheld games) and laptops. This will help increase our country’s Field Day team points! Please fill this section out, cut out, and return to school. Your child will be entered into a weekly drawing to win a prize from the school. ________ I have read Mrs. Brown’s weekly newsletter. Print Student Name_______________________ Print Parent Name ___________________________________________ Parent Signature ___________________________________________ Parents are invited to enroll in the Harvey’s Hometown Rewards Key Program to benefit our school. Our school code is 49577. RECYCLED ITEMS WANTED!! The Art Room needs your help! Starting JANUARY4 th, we will be collecting different colored soda and water bottle caps of all colors and sizes. We also are looking for different sized soda and water bottles that are clear. Please NO Gatorade or similar bottles. Drop off will be in the commons area before classes begin. Yearbooks are now on sale! Price Now $18.00 Price After February 11, 2016 $20.00 Order online with credit card at: www.leonards.com/yearbooks Then enter your order number: 33300