Friday, December 20, 2013
Monday, December 16, 2013
Re: 1216-1220 Chinese class
Parents,
This Friday, Dec. 20th, you are invited to see our school sing Christmas songs at 10 am in the gym. Each grade will come in separately.
Please note, we will not need volunteers in our classrooms this week. Thank you for your continued support and help. The students enjoy it almost as much as the teachers.
A note from Mrs. Liston,
Thank you to all the volunteers who have helped out this year. This week we will not need any volunteers to come help because there are a lot of activities going on at the school.
Merry Christmas and thank you for your support.
Homework
Math- addition & subtraction to 20 (3 sheets of addition & subtraction and 1 sheet of subtraction fluency practice)
Chinese- Reviewing 1-8 and reading-Lesson 9
Reading- Stock up on books for the break. You will need lots of reading materials! Continue reading 20 minutes daily
Life Skill-know home address, phone number (at least one), and how to tie shoes
In class this week, we are going to learn:
Math- Chapter 4 Subtraction strategies to 20
Chinese- Lesson 10 what is in the backpack?
Science & Social Study-Review
Writing- persuasive writing (3 reasons to support)
Language Arts-adjectives, conjunctions (and, but, or)
Reading-making predictions
Phonics- review
Spelling Words: review (no test Friday)
Miss BreAnn Wayman
Miss BreAnn Wayman
Alpine Elementary
First Grade
Sunday, December 8, 2013
Re: 1209-1213 Chinese class
Parents,
Mark your calendars for December 20th. We will have a Christmas Sing Performance (whole school). Details to come!
A note from Mrs. Liston,
This week the children learned about eating healthy in Science and Social Studies.
In math they practiced adding and subtracting higher numbers and increased their fluency. In Chinese, we finished lesson 8 (What date is it today?). Please continue helping your child practice Chinese at home by using the online program (animation) or flash cards.
The students had a good time making Christmas ornaments on Friday. Thank you to all the parents who were able to help with the activity.
I would also like to thank all the parents who were able to help tutor the children in math and Chinese during the week at the school.
If anyone has any questions or concerns please contact me directly.
Thank you for your support.
Homework
Math- addition & subtraction to 20 (3 sheets and 1 sheet of addition fluency practice)
Chinese- Reviewing 1-7, reading & writing lesson 8
Reading-Continue reading 20 minutes daily
Life Skill-know home address, phone number (at least one), and how to tie shoes
In class this week, we are going to learn:
Math- Chapter 4 Subtraction strategies to 20
Chinese-Lesson 9 what day is it today?
Lesson 10 what is in the backpack?
Science & Social Study-Harmful Substances
Writing- persuasive writing (3 reasons to support)
Language Arts-conjunctions (and, but, or)
Reading-making predictions
Phonics- ch and wh (consonant digraphs)
Spelling Words: March, who, when, where, why, what, lunch, much, do, see
Miss BreAnn Wayman
Miss BreAnn Wayman
Alpine Elementary
First Grade
Sunday, December 1, 2013
Re: 1202-1206 Chinese class
Parents,
I hope you all enjoyed your time with your families during the Thanksgiving holiday. It's hard to believe we only have 3 weeks of school before we are off for Winter Break. We have a lot to learn in that short time.
November reading calendars are due by Wednesday this week. Watch for December calendars on Monday.
Mark your calendars for December 20th. We will have a Christmas Sing Performance (whole school). Details to come!
A note from Mrs. Liston,
Dear Parents,
Starting January 15, 2014, the students will be required to speak Chinese only in the Chinese classroom. We will begin to encourage the students to speak Chinese only and not speak English in the Chinese classroom. Thank you for your support.
Homework
Math- no homework (Parents can go to the website http://connected.mcgraw-hill.com/connected/login.do to help your child practice subtraction- Chapter4)
Chinese- Reviewing Lessons 1-7
Reading-Continue reading 20 minutes daily
Life Skill-know home address, phone number (at least one), and how to tie shoes
In class this week, we are going to learn:
Math- Chapter 4 Subtraction strategies to 20
Chinese-Lesson 8 what date is it today?
Science & Social Study-Benefits of nutrition & physical activity
Writing- persuasive writing (3 reasons to support)
Language Arts-pronouns, past, present and future verb tense
Reading-Review of all reading strategies (Leap Frog, Running Start, Puzzle, Stop and Think, Say & Slide, I Spy)
Phonics- blends with r
Spelling Words: brown, green, pretty, grab, grin, frog, from, put, she, they
Miss BreAnn Wayman
Alpine Elementary
First Grade
Monday, November 18, 2013
Re: 1118-1122 Chinese class
Parents,
This week we are collecting coins to help our sister school in Kenya, Africa. If you would like to participate, please send coins with your child this week. (Monday=pennies, Tuesday=nickels, Wednesday=dimes, Thursday=quarters, Friday=dollar or any coin amount)
We would like to welcome Mrs. KennaJean Hamaker to our English classroom. Mrs. Hamaker is a student teacher from UVU. She will graduate in April with a bachelors degree in Elementary Ed. She has 4 children of her own, ranging from 2nd grade to 9th. She will be with us until Thanksgiving break, and then will return to our class for 3 months after Winter Break.
I am in need of some technology help. Our classroom was donated hundreds of books on tape (these are a great tool for our students to use). However, the tapes are very difficult to use for the first graders. I am looking for someone who has the capability to convert these to CDs. If you or someone who know can help me, please let me know.
A note from Mrs. Liston,
Last week, we started Chinese lesson 7 (Where do you live?). It is a hard lesson for most students. Please help your child review lesson 7 by using the online BetterChinese program or the flash cards that you can download and print from the blog.
For math, you can go to the website http://connected.mcgraw-hill.com/connected/login.do to help your child practice problem solving. We are now in chapter 3 and chapter 4 (addition and subtraction strategies to 20).
In social study, we are learning North, East, South, and West in Chinese by singing a song.
If you have lost the username and password for the web sites please let me know.
Thank you for your support.
Homework:
Math- Addition & Subtraction homework (3 sheets)
Chinese- Reviewing 1-5 and reading lesson 6
Reading: Continue reading 20 minutes every night, and record on the November calendar.
Life Skill: Know how to tie shoelaces. There may be a pop quiz with a reward!
In class, we are learning:
Math- Addition and subtraction strategies to 20
Chinese-Lesson 7 where do you live?
Science & Social Study-Map skill
Writing- Intro to persuasive writing, adjectives, plural and singular nouns
Reading-Review of all reading strategies (Leap Frog, Running Start, Puzzle, Stop and Think, Say & Slide, I Spy)
Phonics- blends
Spelling Words: clap, flag, slip, glue, blue, place, sister, brother, me, you
Miss BreAnn Wayman
Miss BreAnn Wayman
Alpine Elementary
First Grade
Monday, November 11, 2013
Re: 1111-1115 Chinese class
Parents,
Please help us honor our Veteran's by wearing red, white and blue on Monday.
Fun fact: Together, we read close to 1,000 days in the month of October!!! J That's a lot of learning happening!
I am in need of some technology help. Our classroom was donated hundreds of books on tape (these are a great tool for our students to use). However, the tapes are very difficult to use for the first graders. I am looking for someone who has the capability to convert these to CDs. If you or someone who know can help me, please let me know.
A note from Mrs. Liston,
There is an online program called My Math you can use to help your child at home. You can go to the website connected.mcgraw-hill.com and type the student's username & password that you can find in the sheet I sent home last Friday (Nov. 8). The My Math online program includes all the lessons that the students are going to learn in the first grade. Now, we are learning Chapter 3 adding to 20 / Chapter 4 subtracting to 20. You can help your child have a deeper understanding in addition/subtraction to 20 by using the My Math online program. If you have any question, please let me know. Thank you for your support.
Homework:
Math- Addition homework (3 sheets)
Chinese- Reviewing 1-5, reading and writing lesson 6
Reading: Continue reading 20 minutes every night, and record on the November calendar.
Life Skill: Know how to tie shoelaces. There may be a pop quiz with a reward!
In class, we are learning:
Math- Addition and subtraction strategies to 20
Chinese-Lesson 7 Where do you live?
Science & Social Study- Map Skills
Writing- Intro to persuasive writing, adjectives, plural and singular nouns
Reading-Leap Frog (jump over the word, read the sentence to see what fits)
Phonics- silent e with "o" and "u" (long vowel sounds say their name)
Spelling Words: rode, hope, globe, hole, toe, rule, cute, huge, June
Miss BreAnn Wayman
Miss BreAnn Wayman
Alpine Elementary
First Grade
Sunday, November 3, 2013
Re: 1104-1108 Chinese class
Parents,
We have just two weeks left in this first term. It's amazing to reflect on the progress made so far! Thank you for your efforts and practice at home. Reading everyday brings obvious results into the classroom.
October reading calendars are due. Please turn them by Monday. If you lost the calendar, please print a blank calendar and record days read.
A note from Mrs. Liston,
Dear Parents,
It has been a wonderful week. The students enjoyed the Halloween party on Thursday. We read a Halloween Pumpkin story in Chinese. I would like to thank all of you who were able to help us with the Halloween party. The students had a lot of fun.
In math, the students have learned how to add up to 20. The students still need more practice to increase their skills. You can help your child by practicing at home.
Homework:
Math- Subtraction homework (4 sheets)
Chinese- Reviewing 1-4, reading and writing lesson 5
Reading: Continue reading 20 minutes every night, and record on the November calendar.
Life Skill: Know how to tie shoelaces. There may be a pop quiz with a reward!
In class, we are learning:
Math- Addition and subtraction strategies to 20
Chinese-Lesson 6 I love my family
Science & Social Study-Change over time
Writing- Narrative Story (review of all parts; details, temporal words, sequence, punctuation, capitalization, 3 events)
Reading-Stop and Think (Does it make sense? Look right?)
Phonics- silent e with "a" and "i" (long vowel sounds say their name)
Spelling Words: make, cake, made, game, same, bike, white, nice, time, ride
Miss BreAnn Wayman
Miss BreAnn Wayman
Alpine Elementary
First Grade
Monday, October 28, 2013
Re: 1028-1101 Chinese class
Parents,
On Halloween day, we will have a school wide parade. You are invited to come and see us! We will be walking through the gym shortly after 1:30.
A little Halloween note: Please send your child to school in their costume. They will wear them all day. Please do not send any weapons or masks. In the excitement of the day, many students have lost/broken little pieces or accessories to their costumes, therefore, we ask that you please keep these at home.
Spelling Spectacular envelopes are due Friday, also October reading calendars.
A note from Mrs. Liston,
Dear Parents,
During the last two weeks, the students have learned how to say Halloween and other related things like bats, pumpkin and ghost in Chinese. The school will have some fun activities for the students on Thursday (Halloween). I hope you and your child have a fun Halloween.
Homework:
Math- Subtraction homework (3 sheets)
Chinese- Reading lesson 4
Reading: Continue reading 20 minutes every night, and record on the October calendar. Due Friday!!!
Life Skill: Know how to tie shoelaces. There may be a pop quiz with a reward!
In class, we are learning:
Math- Addition strategies to 20
Chinese-Lesson 5 I go to Dahua Elementary School
Science & Social Study-Natural sources and uses of water (sink or float)
Writing- adding detail to our writing, adjectives, giving a story a sense of closure
Reading-Stop and Think (Does it make sense? Look right?)
Phonics- short vowel sound with ck
Spelling Words: sick, sock, truck, neck, black, back, come, no, so, went
Miss BreAnn Wayman
Miss BreAnn Wayman
Alpine Elementary
First Grade
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
Monday, October 21, 2013
Re: 1021-1025 Chinese class
Parents,
Lots of hard work is happening everyday at school and at home! We are seeing the affects in the classroom. Thank you for helping us have a successful year!
Spelling Spectacular ends Friday. This week the words are a bit trickier. Please help your child practice at home.
A little Halloween note: Please send your child to school in their costume. They will wear them all day. Please do not send any weapons or masks. In the excitement of the day, many students have lost/broken little pieces or accessories to their costumes, therefore, we ask that you please keep these at home.
A note from Mrs. Liston,
Dear Parents,
Last week our social study topic was fire safety. The students brought home a piece of paper that was "A message of fire safety" checklist. Please look at the checklist with your child.
I can see the students' Chinese skills improving daily. Thank you for your support.
Homework:
Math- Subtraction homework (2 sheets)
Chinese- reading and writing lesson 4
Reading: Continue reading 20 minutes every night, and record on the October calendar.
Life Skill: Know how to tie shoelaces. There may be a pop quiz with a reward!
In class, we are learning:
Math- Subtraction concepts/story problem/number sentences Language Arts- "Stop and Think" reading strategy, Does it make sense? Does it look right?
Writing- End punctuation . ? !; beginning, middle, end
Phonics- Sight Words (refer to list in homework folder), intro to silent e makes the vowel say its name. (make)
Chinese- Lesson 5 I go to Dahua Elementary School
Social/Science study- Environment sustainable elements of life
Spelling Words: of, did, flag, Alpine, like, all, first, pot, add, one
Miss BreAnn Wayman
Miss BreAnn Wayman
Alpine Elementary
First Grade
Sunday, October 13, 2013
Re: 1015-1018 Chinese class
Parents,
On Tuesday, we will send home the Spelling Spectacular information. We will test the first 10 words Friday, and the next ten the end of next week. Please practice these at home.
We will be working on writing narratives for only 3 more weeks. In those weeks, we will learn how to use temporal words (first, then, next, finally) and adding detail to our stories.
A note from Mrs. Liston,
Dear Parents,
The Chinese lessons are getting harder and harder. Please help your child review the lessons at home by using flash cards or the better Chinese online learning program. If you have any questions about how to use the BetterChinese online learning program, please let me know. Thank you for your help.
Homework:
Math- Subtraction homework (3 sheets) and "I can write to 120."
Chinese- Lesson Review 1-3
Reading: Continue reading 20 minutes every night, and record on the October calendar.
Life Skill: Know at least two phone numbers to contact parents, and home address.
In class, we are learning:
Math- Subtraction concepts/story problem/number sentences
Language Arts- "Stop and Think" reading strategy, Does it make sense? Does it look right?
Writing- End punctuation . ? ! and determiners (a an the)
Phonics- Sight Words (refer to list in homework folder)
Chinese- Lesson 4, What is your nationality?
Social/Science study- Fire Safety
Spelling Words: has, had, wet, sun, but, top, pot, red, him, pin
Miss BreAnn Wayman
Miss BreAnn Wayman
Alpine Elementary
First Grade
Sunday, October 6, 2013
Oct 7-9
Parents,
What a great week we had! Conferences were very enjoyable, as each student showed off, and we work together to set goals for this year. We appreciate the work you do at home, to help school be an enjoyable and successful experience for your child.
No school Thursday, Friday and next Monday. Enjoy your fall break, and READ A GOOD BOOK. J
Next week, we will be sending home our Spelling Spectacular words. This is our school's fundraiser. Students will be given 20 spelling words, in two weeks to study. Watch for more info coming home next Monday.
This week we will be reviewing everything we have learned this year. Short vowels, nouns (common and proper), verbs, narrative stories, spaces, letter placement, addition and subtraction.
Reading calendars were due last week. If you didn't send yours in, please get it in this week.
A note from Mrs. Liston,
Dear Parents,
Last Monday, we had a great opportunity to meet a group of elementary students who were from China. The students were very excited to meet with them and make new friends. This past week, we had a good parent/teacher conference. Thank you to all of you who were able to come. The students were very excited to show off their Chinese skills to their parents.
The BetterChinese online learning program is a tool to help your child review the lessons that they had learned in class. If you already ordered the program, please help your child spend 5 to 10 minutes every day to review the lessons at home.
Homework:
Math- Subtraction homework
Chinese-reading lesson 3, and writing lesson 3 (Some students already finished their Chinese writing homework in class, so they don't have Chinese writing homework this week.)
Reading: Continue reading 20 minutes every night, and record on the October calendar.
Life Skill: Know at least two phone numbers to contact parents, and home address.
In class, we are learning:
Math- Subtraction concepts/story problem/number sentences
Language Arts- "Stop and Think" reading strategy, Does it make sense? Does it look right?
Writing- Writing a letter to someone
Phonics- Review of all short vowels
Chinese- Lesson 4, What is your nationality?
Social/Science study- Then and Now
Spelling Words: has, had, wet, sun, but, top, pot, red, him, pin
Miss BreAnn Wayman
Miss BreAnn Wayman
Alpine Elementary
First Grade
Saturday, September 28, 2013
Sept. 30- Oct. 4
Parents,
We were working so hard on a project in class Friday, we forgot to take our spelling test! Oops! We will take the test on Monday. (lot, job, hop, not, stop, dog, off)
We are looking forward to meeting with each of you this week for conferences! Please bring your first grader with you so they can show of their Chinese! If are you are meeting with us during school hours (9-3:30) we will meet in the school psychologist's office (across the hall from Kindergarten). Otherwise, we will meet in Mrs. Liston's room.
I will be finishing up math testing of Friday. Please let me know if your child will be absent, or checked out that day.
A note from Mrs. Liston,
Dear Parents,
I have heard that some of you are confused with using the BetterChinese online program at home. I can show you how to use the online learning program during the parent-teacher conference. I hope this will help answer any questions you have about the BetterChinese program so you can help your child at home better.
Homework:
Math: 1 to 120 chart, addition and subtraction homework
Chinese: reading lesson 2 & 3, and writing lesson 2
Reading: Reading calendars are due by Thursday, October 3rd, but can be turned in before. October calendars will be sent home Thursday with the new homework.
Life Skill: Know at least two phone numbers to contact parents, and home address.
In class, we are learning:
Math- Subtraction concepts/story problem/number sentences
Language Arts- Puzzle Reading Strategy (looking for chunks of a word we already know, not sounding out every letter or sound), retell with beginning, middle and end
Writing- Adding details to a narrative story with at least 3 events (and details), spaces between words, periods.
Phonics- short u (as in fun)
Chinese- Lesson 4, What is your nationalitly?
Social/Science study- Johnny Appleseed, Culture similar & different
Spelling Words: fun, bug, run, gum, jump, us, just
Miss BreAnn Wayman
My email address has been changed to bwayman#alpinedistrict.org
Please make a note of this.
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
Sunday, September 22, 2013
Re: 0923-0927 Chinese class
Parents,
Visit the school website for a link to schedule your Parent Teacher Conferences which are held the evenings of Oct 1, 2, and 3rd and during the school day of the 3rd. Please plan to bring your first graders with you, so they can show off their Chinese!
Please continue to check and discuss Class Dojo points with your child. We are very impressed with their hard work in the classroom!
If you have signed up to volunteer in Miss Wayman's room, watch for an email containing the final schedule.
A note from Mrs. Liston,
Dear Parents,
Most students have started recognizing Chinese characters in the class. Last week the students used manipulatives to practice how to make 8, 9, and 10 in the math lessons. Students will practice more by doing the math homework. Some students are struggling in counting numbers. Please help your child count from 1 to 120 in English at home. In the interconnection lesson, we learned to recognize safety traffic signs, school and community helpers.
Thank you again for all your support and help.
We would also like to thank Miss Gonzalez-Arce for preparing the Mid-Autumn (Moon festival) activity for the students.
Homework:
Math: making 8 9 10, and find the missing part of 10
Chinese: Reading Lesson 1 & 2
Reading: Read at least 20 minutes everyday and record on the pink September calendar.
Life Skill: Tying your shoelaces (on average, teachers in first grade tie 7-10 shoes a day)
In class, we are learning:
Math- Subtraction Concepts
Language Arts- Common and proper nouns, verbs
Writing- Narrative Stories with at least 3 events (and details), spaces between words, periods
Phonics- short o (as in hot), Capital and Lowercase Letters
Chinese- Lesson 3, How old are you?
Social/Science study- Life Cycles (butterflies)
Spelling Words: lot, job, hop, not, stop, dog, off
Miss BreAnn Wayman
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