Wednesday, November 16, 2016



Dear Parents,
What a day!  I am not sure what was in the air today, but twas a bit of a rough one in first grade! Wowza. 
We started our day with Chapel and Pastor Sherry spoke about the “sign” for the month of November, which is a NO PARKING ZONE sign.  The two verses that go with our sign for this month are “Blessed are those who hear the Word of God and keep it.” Luke 11:28 and “For we are God’s workmanship created in Christ Jesus to do good works which God prepared in advance for us to do.”  Ephesians 2:10. (Look familiar?) He spoke to us about how we needn’t be stagnant in our faith.  We can always learn more through God’s Word and we can always show God’s love to others, by what we say and by what we do.  What a great message and reminder for us all!

Thank you for all of our creative work with the different Tom the Turkey pictures!  What fun!  They are all hung up on the office windows, (close to the front door), so if you come into the building, be sure to check them out!  I also numbered each one, for ease of voting.  If you would like to vote (even if you vote for your own), please feel free to do so!  The paper and basket are in the corner, right by the pictures.  Voting will cease on Tuesday, at noon.  The winner’s prize will be yummy….so vote, vote, vote!  

Today in Math, we worked on flash cards and a “finding the sums” game.  Reviewing was good!  It was also good to see them work in pairs, and work in pairs, well. 




Quiz your kiddos, a little at a time, so they keep it all fresh in their little developing brains.  Ask them to add or subtract by ones, or twos (or even zeros!), and have them do that math mentally.  When they realize that they can do it, it is SO rewarding for them and such a confidence booster!  

How is the reading at home going?  Please continue to practice, practice, practice!  We will at school, as well.  

Don’t forget our mission of the month of November is the Midland Humane Society.  1st grade is assigned to bring in cat and dog treats.  If you are able to, please consider donating!  We will be collecting donations until the end of the month.  

Blessings on the rest of your evening!
“Following the Signs”
Miss Gallagher

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