1B—Mrs. Mele

Due to the trip tomorrow, homework is not due until Monday.  You may do it tonight or over the weekend.  Children will need guidance with their phonics homework.  Please sit with them and stress neatness.

Math – p.19

Phonics – pp. 65 -66

Read – a – thon is ongoing

Tricky Tray basket – items for baking

Our class trip is tomorrow.  Please remember the following:

NO backpacks

Wear gym uniform and sneakers -wear proper outerwear

Pack a disposable lunch  … NO glass

Bring a reusable shopping bag labeled for your pumpkin.  

Phonics – Short a paper

Math – p. 18

Library book due tomorrow

Field Trip letter in your child’s folder. (Details for Demarest Farm)

Tricky Tray basket – We are collecting items for baking.

Read – a- thon is going on!!!!  

Math – p. 17

Phonics – pp. 59 – 60  Review short vowel rule and short a word parts found in study notebook.

The Read – a – thon has begun.  Please sign up and start reading!

Gym tomorrow

A letter will be sent home tomorrow regarding our Demarest Farm field trip on Friday.

Math – pp. 15-16

Phonics – Study short vowel rule and read over words in the at and an family. (study notebook)

Short a paper

TAG Day tomorrow – $1.00

12 o’clock dismissal tomorrow  Aftercare is open.

No school on Monday, 10/9.

Enjoy the long weekend!

Phonics – Short a paper

Reading – pp. 7-8

Friday, 10/6 – 12:00 0’clock dismissal  Aftercare open

No school on Monday, 10/9.

TAG Day – Friday – $1.00

Please sign up for Read – A- Thon.  It begins on Monday.

Math number paper

Noun paper

Short a paper

Gym tomorrow

Library book due

Class Trip money due

Math – pp.  13 – 14  Children have 2 pages tonight.

Read – A- Thon – Please create an account for your child  This fundraiser will run from 10/9 – 10/20. The paper is in your child’s homework folder.  It tells you how to set up the account.

Test Folders – Please sign all papers on the top.  Move them from Not Signed  to Signed.  Do not remove any of the tests.  They are to be returned tomorrow. Thank you!

Class trip money is due on Wednesday, 10/4.

Study vocabulary for Sam, Come Back (found in study notebook)

Math – p. 12

Noun paper

Know mom or dad’s phone number by Monday.

Pencil cases will come home tomorrow.  Please check.

Test folders will be sent home one day next week.

Fire house permission slip returned.

Class Trip money due Wednesday, 10/4.

Enjoy the weekend!

Math – p.11

Phonics pp. 43 – 44

Class Trip money is due Wednesday, 10/4.

We have finished our readiness book in reading.  We will begin our new book on Monday.  If you did not send in a book sox, please do so.  Children are responsible for all vocabulary words in their study notebook.  They are highlighted in yellow.

Dear Parents,

I was just on IXL looking over those who have practiced the skills assigned.  The skills they need to practice are listed on my blog and in your child’s homework notebook.  Some children were on IXL but did not practice the correct skills.  The skills that were assigned will help your child succeed on their phonics quiz.  Please have them review those.

Best,

Mrs. Mele

Math – p. 10

IXL Homework – Language Arts – Skill E – consonant sounds and letters – Practice skills 1-4.  This will prepare them for their quiz.  I will check online tomorrow to see if it was completed.  Cards were given out at Back to School Night with your child’s username and password.

Gym tomorrow

Class trip money due on Wednesday, 10/4.

Library books due tomorrow

Reading – pp. 9-10  Study all vocabulary words in study notebook.

Math – p. 9

Information on our class trip to Demarest Farms was sent home today.  All monies are due by Wednesday, October 4th.  Payment is to be sent in cash.  Pray for nice weather.  It should be a fun day for all. 

Good morning,

Your child will be tested on their birthday and address tomorrow.  

Please check your child’s pencil case for sharpened pencils and supplies.

Gym tomorrow

Enjoy the day!

Mrs. Mele

Math – p.8

Number word paper – Cut & glue  There will be a quiz on number words tomorrow.  Your  child only needs to know how to read their number words.  They don’t need to know how to spell them.

Children need to know their address by Monday, 9/25.  They need to know the number, street name and town they live in.

Pencil cases will be sent home tomorrow.  Please make sure your child has their supplies and pencils sharpened.

Enjoy the weekend!

Math – p. 7

Reading – pp. 3 – 4

Library tomorrow – Please return your book.

It was a pleasure meeting all of you last night.

Mrs. Mele

Math – p. 5

Phonics paper – Trace and complete sentences

Study vocabulary that was highlighted in study notebook

Reminder – Back to School Night tomorrow at 7.

See you then!

Math – p. 3

Direction paper – Review color and number words Please color neatly.

The Alexiou family will be providing pizza in honor of James’s birthday.  If your child does not like pizza, please pack them lunch.

Thank you!!!

Math – p. 2

Direction paper – Complete and review color and number words.

Math – p. 1

Color word paper

Gym tomorrow

The Alexiou family will be providing a pizza lunch for the class on Friday, 9/15 in honor of James’s birthday.  If your child does not like pizza, please provide lunch for them.  Thank you to the Alexiou family and Happy 6th Birthday to our friend James!

If you are trying to contact me, please email me directly. My email address is lmele@sacredheartlynd.org.  Do not go through the school website.  I am not receiving the email.

Thank you,

Mrs. Mele  

Crayon color word paper – Please color neatly.

Study notebook – Your child was given their study notebook today,  Children do not write in this book.  It is for study purposes only.  Parent’s homework – Please fill in the information sheet with your child’s name. address, phone number ….  I will be asking them this information next week during class.

Study highlighted vocabulary words in study notebook.  These are review words from kindergarten.  Children are also responsible for their color and number words.

Homework notebook – Your child was also given their homework notebook.  The children will write their assignments down each day.  This helps build independence, while reinforcing handwriting skills.  Please sign notebooks daily. 

Thank you and have a great night!

Mrs. Mele

Good morning,

Just a few reminders about Monday:

On Monday, we will begin full days.  Please be outside to pick up your child at 2:40 unless they are going to aftercare.

Children have gym on Monday.  They need to come to school in gym uniform and sneakers.

Please provide a healthy snack for your children.  We will have snack in the morning.  If you did not order lunch for your child, please provide one for them.

Homework will begin on Monday.  Children will have a homework notebook and write down their own assignments.  I will also post the assignments on my blog.

Have a wonderful weekend!!  I will post more information on Monday.

Best,

Mrs. Mele

Day 2 was another success!!  Due to the extreme heat, we are taking it slow.  The children have been real troopers!!!

Please fill out the student information card and return tomorrow.  Continue to bring in supplies if need be.

Best,

Mrs. Mele

Good afternoon,

Today was our first day of school and it was a huge success!!! (minus the heat)  We had a wonderful morning!!  They were happy and I was so glad to meet each and every one of them.  It is extremely hot in the classroom and I am allowing your child to keep their water bottle on their desk.  Although it is a 12 o’clock dismissal, please make sure your child has plenty of water and a snack.

The specials schedule was sent home in your child’s folder today.  It is as follows:

Monday – Gym

Tuesday – Technology

Wednesday – Gym

Thursday – Music/Library

Friday – Art

Please continue to send in supplies and supply money over the next few days.  Tomorrow and Friday are orientation days.  We will begin full days on Monday.

Best,

Mrs. Mele

Welcome to First Grade!!!  I am so excited to be your child’s teacher!  I am looking forward to a wonderful year!  You will see your child grow in both their academic abilities and social skills.  1B will be a place where all students will be respected, safe, and confident in their abilities.

Throughout the year, I will keep you informed of what is going on…what we are learning, your child’s progress and everything that will make this year successful.  Please check my blog daily for homework and announcements.  I believe the connection between home and school is essential.  As a team, we can make great things happen!

Enjoy the Labor Day weekend!!  I will see you on Wednesday, September 6th!  Remember 9/6 – 9/8 are 12 o’clock dismissals.  Aftercare is open.  Please bring a snack and a drink for the morning.  If your child is staying in aftercare, please provide them with lunch.

Best,

Mrs. Mele

FIRST GRADE SUPPLY LIST 2023 -2024
Grade 1B
2 reams of copy paper
8 sharpened pencils with erasers
8 two – pocket folders
Markers – thin and thick (Art Class)
Box of 24 crayons or Twistables (no more than 24 count)
Box of colored pencils (Art Class)
Scissors (Child friendly)
6 large glue sticks
2 boxes of tissues
1 roll of paper towels
2 containers of disinfectant wipes
2 block erasers
2 yellow highlighters
1 Book Sox
Computer class – wired headphones in a zip lock bag with name
The following supplies will be provided by the school.  Please send in $25.00
cash on the first day.  Please put the money in an envelope with your child’s name.
4 composition books (special ruled) $10.00
1 journal -$3.00
Scholastic News Subscription – $7.00
Art Box – $3.00
Pencil case – $2:00

PLEASE LABEL ALL SUPPLIES

2 reams of copy paper

8 sharpened pencils with erasers

8 two-pocket folders

Markers – thin & thick (Art Class)

Box of colored pencils (Art Class)

Box of 24 crayons or Twistables (no more than 24 count)

Scissors ( Child friendly)

6 large glue sticks

2 boxes of tissues

1 roll of paper towels

2 containers of disinfectant wipes

2 block erasers

2 yellow highlighters

1 Book Sox

Computer Class – wired headphones in a zip lock bag with name

The following supplies will be provided by the school.  Please send in $25.00 cash on the first day.  Please put money in an envelope with your child’s name. 

4 composition books ( special ruled) $10.00

1 journal – $3.00

Scholastic News Subscription – $7.00

Art Box – $3.00

Pencil Case – $2.00

ENJOY THE SUMMER!!!   SEE YOU IN SEPTEMBER!!!!!