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 Mrs. Paznokas | Grade 1 | Room 1
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I can't believe it is November 1st. October went by really fast. The last week of October was very busy. We had a lot of fun at Victoria's Garden. Thank you to all the fabulous parents that drove and chaperoned. The students performed so well in The Fall Show. I was so impressed. Our party was a huge success as well. A big thank you to Mrs. Earner, (Zach's mom) who organized our party. Thank you to all of the parents for your donations and assistance. I really appreciate it. November will be busy as well. I am looking forward to meeting with each of you during parent conference week. Thank you for your continued support and assisstance.
Dates to remember:
11/11-Veteran's Day/No school
11/12-Picture Make-Up Day
11/16-11/20-Parent/Teacher Conferences Dismissal-11:45
11/23-11/27-Thanksgiving Break
12/3-Magnet Visitation
12/4-Spirit Assembly
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7:45 Daily Language
8:00 Opening
8:10 Word Study
8:30 Reader’s Workshop
9:10 Writer’s Workshop
9:45 Snack/Recess
10:05 Math
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11:00 Continue Writer’s Workshop
11:25 Lunch
12:05 Story
12:20 Sharing/Oral Language
12:30 Guided Reading
1:30 Science/Social Studies/Art
2:20 Dismissal
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*P.E- Monday 7:55-8:50
Music- Every other Friday 12:30-1:20
Computer/Library- Thursday 7:50-8:35
*Wednesday is our minimum day. School ends at 11:45.
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We started guided reading groups. When I read with your child's reading group, I will be sending a book home for your child to read that night. Please have him/her read the book to you and return the book the following day. I have stopped guided reading groups until I am done doing DRA's. This is a reading assessment that I need to complete with each individual student. It is part of the report card which I will be sharing with you at parent conferences. Please encourage your child to write and have him/her sound out the words and not disturb their flow of writing. After he/she has completed their writing, ask them to read it back to you. When they are done reading to you, than you can help him/her correct their spelling. |
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In Math, we continue to learn addition and subtraction strategies. We have learned doubles and doubles plus one, counting on, counting back, and adding and subtracting using a number line. We are also counting by 2's, 5's, and 10's. Please help your child with these concepts. |
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In Science, we continue to study Air and Weather. We are checking the weather each day and recording it on a weather graph. We observed the clouds and talked about the different types of clouds. We will continue to study the weather.
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We continue to learn about maps and globes. We will learn about the First Thanksgiving, native americans, and the pilgrims.
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Room 1 is off to a running start. The running program is Monday through Friday from 7:25-7:40. Please come and join me in the morning. It's a great way to start the day. We have P.E. with Mr. Tucker every Monday 7:55-8:50. Wear your tennis shoes. |
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We will have our first art lesson on Tuesday, November 3rd with the new art teacher. We will continue to do art in Room 1 as well. We are painting owls. Look for them in the windows soon.
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We have a fabulous music teacher, Ms. Borevitz who teaches music to Room 1 every other Friday from 12:30 to 1:20. We will also have some performances in which we learn new songs as well. |
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A homework packet will be sent home every Friday starting October 2 and that packet should be returned the following Friday. Your child's Write Me Back Book will come home on Friday and should be returned on the following Monday. Please make sure that you respond in your child's Write Me Back Book. Your child looks forward to reading your special notes. The first star of the week will also be chosen on Friday, October 2. |
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I have been teaching for 25 years and 20 of them have been at Benchley. I feel so lucky to be at Benchley because I work with such a talented and dedicated staff. Also, I have met so many families that have truly touched my life. I am married to Bill, who is a marine biologist for the Calif. Dept. of Fish and Game. I have two kids. Katie is a junior at U.C. Davis and Brian is a senior at Grossmont High School. I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, traveling, walking, going to the beach, and playing with my two dogs, Sam and Max.
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