September 23-27 Updates

Happy fall!  Nothing beats Autumn in Flagstaff.  This also begins a very busy time here at Marshall.  Read on for the whole scoop on our busy days ahead.

Math:  Last week one of the first graders asked, "When are we going to do subtraction?"  Well, his wish will be granted this week, for we will begin our subtraction unit this week.  We will be relation it to addition (2+3=5 is 5-2=3) and learning how to subtract using our number line.

ELA:  This week I will be introducing the students to the CAFE.  The CAFE is a part of daily five that teaches them how to apply skills to their reading to become better readers.  C=Comprehension, A=Accuracy, F=Fluency, and E=Expand Vocabulary.  I will teach them the comprehension skill of recognizing literary elements and we will focus on the two elements of identifying setting and plot this week.  I will also introduce the kids to our Readers Theaters, where they will buddy read leveled plays.  These are always a huge hit and really help advance their reading skills.  Our spelling will focus on -ng and -ck words.

Science:  The students had so much fun planting their ryegrass and alfalfa seeds last week.  This week we will collect data on our grass growth and learn about the different parts of a plant and the jobs of those parts.

Social Studies:  The students will be wrapping up their studies of wants and needs/goods and services with Mrs. Ogg.

Mustang Gallop:  October 5th is our Gallop, and that means we will be running our laps on this day.  Packets should have gone home on Friday.  I was absent so if they did not, they will on Monday.  We need you to go out and collect pledges!  This is our one and only fundraiser of the year.  This year Marshall turns 65 so we have a birthday theme.  Wouldn't it be a great gift to our school if we raised the most money ever on our birthday year?  As always there are prizes for the class with the most participation (how cool would it be if EVERY student collected a minimum of $5!), the class with the most money collected, and individual prizes as well.  Students will also be receiving 65th birthday theme T-Shirts to wear as well.  How cool is that?  Of course, we will be wearing some sort of costume on gallop day to show our birthday/gallop spirit.  So hit up your friends, family, and neighbors.  Marshall appreciates your support!

Parent/Teacher Conferences:  Thank you to those who have signed up for conferences so far.  I have compiled the first round of sign up's and will be sending your times home early this week.  If you have not signed up but would like a conference please pick 2 times from the remaining slots and I will comprise a final conference schedule and send that home by Friday.  Please make sure your legibly write your child's name in the time slot you want, so that I can know who is asking me for that time space to be reserved. Thank you, and I look forward to seeing everyone at conferences.

Save the Dates:

• October 5th - Mustang Gallop (Come join us!)
• Monday, October 8th - Wednesday, October 10th - Conferences
• Thursday, October 11th - Friday, October 12th - Fall Break

I hope everyone had a chance to enjoy our beautiful weather this weekend. -Ms. Shaw