Please scroll way down to see current class pics....I'm working on my blogging skills, please have patience!!
Thanks!

Sunday, Aug. 3oth

Last week was terrific! We were all exhausted by Friday, but in a good way. This week

homework begins. I will send a packet home Monday and it needs to come back by Friday

I have most of the BIG PACKET papers back, thanks! The Code of Conduct page is in the

middle of the HISD booklet...don't forget to discuss and sign with your child.

Since it's so hot at recess, you may want to send a water bottle (name!) with your child.

Don't forget to mark your calendars for Open House Night, Sept. 15th. I will explain

curriculum, grading and first grade procedures that night..

This week we will begin our first PYP planner, "What the World Needs Now". Essentially,

this unit of inquiry concerns what it means to be a good citizen, and how we work

together to make the world a better place.

We are in need of several kinds of cookie for a science investigation. We already have

chocolate chip....could use wafers, oreos, oatmeal raisin... thanks!

All for now...more soon. Have a good week,

Ms. J

August 24, 2009

Welcome to a new first grade class!

Today was a wonderful day! I am excited to have so many smart kiddos. We are getting used to new schedules in first grade: this year our enrichment time is from 10:10 to 10:55, and then we go to lunch at 11:13 to 11:43.... it's all new for the teachers, as well. We had a fire drill and all went well, and dismissal was pretty smooth. In the interest of making each academic minute count, please do not come down the first grade hallway before 3! I will lead the class to the cafeteria at 2:55 and parents can meet us there.
Someday this week, most likely tomorrow, your child will bring home a big manila packet. The contents are very important. Please fill out the information and return to school by Friday at the latest. The lunch form must be filled out....or just write N/A and sign, but do return it.
You should be receiving a yellow parent handbook which covers school policies, birthdays, etc. Keep it handy!
I would like to post class info here, at least once or twice a week. It would help me at this point if you could take the time to e-mail me at jjacks25@houstonisd.org to let me know you've found my blog. I don't want to assume everyone is getting the info. Communication, communication!! This is a new address for me...so please disregard jbadawi@houistonisd.org anywhere you may see it.
Tomorrow is another day! I'm looking forward to it.
See you soon !
Ms J