Hello,
At this time every year I am filled with pride because of all of the hard work the students put in this year. I had a wonderful year getting to know each student and I am so glad that I get to be a chapter in their life. It was a great year and so much to be thankful for!
A few weeks ago we were having a staff meeting and it was announced that a 2nd grade position was becoming available. I have really enjoyed my 5 years in first grade but decided I was ready for a new challenge and will be moving up to 2nd grade! I will be telling the students on Wednesday and I am so excited for the opportunity to work with this group again. And with you! Thank you for all you do for your kids, they are all a kind, hard working crew. I am excited for this next chapter.
Upcoming Events:
6/4: Field Day and Mini-Courses (You can join for field day in the morning and lunch!)
6/5: Last Day!
Movie: This week we will be watching Monsters University. It is Rated G but please let me know if you would not like your student to watch it, I can have a different activity planned.
Please let me know if you have any other questions for this week or about summer!
Thank you for all you do!
Miss Wittmann
Monday, June 3, 2019
Tuesday, May 28, 2019
5/28 to 5/31
Hello,
So far the weather looks good for our walking field trip! On Friday make sure students have comfortable walking shoes and are dressing for the weather. It is a fun field trip to end our year!
This week I will start collecting all of the books that have been sent home. If you could please check around the house for books that were sent from school, that’d be very helpful. I will not be sending home reading or math homework for the remainder of the year, the homework will be to check for those missing books! Thanks!
Upcoming Events:
5/29: Dress like an animal or bring in your favorite stuffed animal
5/30: Dress like you’re going on a vacation
5/31: Enjoy yourself-- dress in something you love
5/31: Field Trip: Walking trip around Kaukauna
6/3: Dress like a character from a fairy tale
6/4: Field Day, dress active for field day
6/5: NDLC wear or neon day
6/5: Early Release: Last Day of School
Reading: This week we will be talking about who our reading partners can be over the summer. We will also be making reading life posters. At home you could make a reading plan. When will reading time be at home? Do you plan to visit the library? Maybe you will read a book as a family. I hope that you will continue to keep reading alive over the summer!
Writing: In writing we are going to continue our writing projects. Students are teaching their lessons. They have been doing great! They are teaching the lesson, conferencing with students, and creating a share at the end of the lesson.
Math: In math this week we are going to be finishing up our end of year test. We will also explore all the different areas in math and create a math game to play together.
Social Studies: We are going to create a map of our walk on Friday. We will also prepare for our field trip by creating a memory game to play with the residents at Kindred Hearts.
Here is video from library of students sharing their learning:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1JvYJw_tmMYpch-a9bp9cRRg9FUHO4vNqnv5oov6Wtlk/edit?usp=sharing
Here are some photos of students teaching their writing lessons!
Also, we spread some sunshine to the 4th grade students in Mrs. Streck's class. We sent them a care package for their move to the middle school and the students wrote them this song:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tpRXWHlaz9Gkxbivcqw426kMVUYvjYWt/view?usp=sharing
So far the weather looks good for our walking field trip! On Friday make sure students have comfortable walking shoes and are dressing for the weather. It is a fun field trip to end our year!
This week I will start collecting all of the books that have been sent home. If you could please check around the house for books that were sent from school, that’d be very helpful. I will not be sending home reading or math homework for the remainder of the year, the homework will be to check for those missing books! Thanks!
Upcoming Events:
5/29: Dress like an animal or bring in your favorite stuffed animal
5/30: Dress like you’re going on a vacation
5/31: Enjoy yourself-- dress in something you love
5/31: Field Trip: Walking trip around Kaukauna
6/3: Dress like a character from a fairy tale
6/4: Field Day, dress active for field day
6/5: NDLC wear or neon day
6/5: Early Release: Last Day of School
Reading: This week we will be talking about who our reading partners can be over the summer. We will also be making reading life posters. At home you could make a reading plan. When will reading time be at home? Do you plan to visit the library? Maybe you will read a book as a family. I hope that you will continue to keep reading alive over the summer!
Writing: In writing we are going to continue our writing projects. Students are teaching their lessons. They have been doing great! They are teaching the lesson, conferencing with students, and creating a share at the end of the lesson.
Math: In math this week we are going to be finishing up our end of year test. We will also explore all the different areas in math and create a math game to play together.
Social Studies: We are going to create a map of our walk on Friday. We will also prepare for our field trip by creating a memory game to play with the residents at Kindred Hearts.
Here is video from library of students sharing their learning:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1JvYJw_tmMYpch-a9bp9cRRg9FUHO4vNqnv5oov6Wtlk/edit?usp=sharing
Here are some photos of students teaching their writing lessons!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tpRXWHlaz9Gkxbivcqw426kMVUYvjYWt/view?usp=sharing
Monday, May 20, 2019
5/20 to 5/24
Hello! I can’t believe we are in the last days of school...end of year testing, field trips, dress up days...where did this year go?! This year flew by and as we begin doing our end of year testing it is so fun to see how much this class has grown. There is so much to be proud of!
Walking Field Trip May 31st: If you said you were able to join us as a chaperone you are more than welcome to come along. We do not need to turn anyone away on this trip...the more the merrier, and in fact I could use a few more! If you have a background check on file, we would love for you to join, it really helps with all of our walking to have chaperones throughout our line. If you can’t join us all day you are welcome to join us for lunch at the park. Let me know!
Upcoming Events:
5/21: Family Night
5/24-5/27: No School for Students
5/28: Hat Day or Crazy Hair Day
5/29: Dress like an animal or bring in your favorite stuffed animal
5/30: Dress like you’re going on a vacation
5/31: Enjoy yourself-- dress in something you love
5/31: Field Trip: Walking trip around Kaukauna
6/3: Dress like a character from a fairy tale
6/4: Field Day, dress active for field day
6/5: NDLC wear or neon day
6/5: Early Release Last Day of School
Reading: We are ending the year with a unit on becoming lifelong readers. We will be exploring what kind of books we like to read best and how we can continue our reading throughout the summer. We will think of ways to make realistic goals for our reading and try some journaling. I will also be assessing students reading levels to pass onto their second grade teachers.
Writing: We are finishing up our independent writing projects by teaching others about the genre that we have been studying. We will teach the class the important things that they need to include in the their writing and have time each day to try out a different genre.
Math: We are reviewing the math that we had done all school year. We will play some review games and take our end of the year math test.
Science: This week we will be exploring different topics in science each day and solving different science mysteries.
I posted some field trip photos to our school's Facebook page and here are some pictures of sharing our learning in reading with the other first grade class:
Walking Field Trip May 31st: If you said you were able to join us as a chaperone you are more than welcome to come along. We do not need to turn anyone away on this trip...the more the merrier, and in fact I could use a few more! If you have a background check on file, we would love for you to join, it really helps with all of our walking to have chaperones throughout our line. If you can’t join us all day you are welcome to join us for lunch at the park. Let me know!
Upcoming Events:
5/21: Family Night
5/24-5/27: No School for Students
5/28: Hat Day or Crazy Hair Day
5/29: Dress like an animal or bring in your favorite stuffed animal
5/30: Dress like you’re going on a vacation
5/31: Enjoy yourself-- dress in something you love
5/31: Field Trip: Walking trip around Kaukauna
6/3: Dress like a character from a fairy tale
6/4: Field Day, dress active for field day
6/5: NDLC wear or neon day
6/5: Early Release Last Day of School
Reading: We are ending the year with a unit on becoming lifelong readers. We will be exploring what kind of books we like to read best and how we can continue our reading throughout the summer. We will think of ways to make realistic goals for our reading and try some journaling. I will also be assessing students reading levels to pass onto their second grade teachers.
Writing: We are finishing up our independent writing projects by teaching others about the genre that we have been studying. We will teach the class the important things that they need to include in the their writing and have time each day to try out a different genre.
Math: We are reviewing the math that we had done all school year. We will play some review games and take our end of the year math test.
Science: This week we will be exploring different topics in science each day and solving different science mysteries.
I posted some field trip photos to our school's Facebook page and here are some pictures of sharing our learning in reading with the other first grade class:
And a picture from Mrs. Siegel:
Monday, May 13, 2019
5/13 to 5/17
Hello,
We have our next field trip this Wednesday to the Building for Kids. Students will need to pack a lunch if you did not indicate you wanted a school lunch. Remember to pack a drink with their lunch as well. It is a really fun field trip that the students always enjoy!
LAST BOOK ORDER: If you would like to order any books from Scholastic for the summer this is the last book order. It will only be available to order online: https://clubs.scholastic.com/ Our class code is QJMYM. The orders will be due this Friday 5/17/19. Thanks!
Upcoming Events:
5/14: Gas Card Orders Due
5/15: Field Trip: Building For Kids
5/17: Last Book Orders Due
5/21: Family Night
5/24-5/27: No School for Students
5/28: Hat Day or Crazy Hair Day
5/29: Dress like an animal or bring in your favorite stuffed animal
5/30: Dress like you’re going on a vacation
5/31: Enjoy yourself-- dress in something you love
5/31: Field Trip: Walking trip around Kaukauna
6/3: Dress like a character from a fairy tale
6/4: Field Day, dress active for field day
6/5: NDLC wear or neon day
6/5: Early Release Last Day of School
Reading: We will begin to share out the information that we learned in our non-fiction books. We will review note taking strategies and make tri-fold posters to share information. At the end of the week we will share with the other first graders.
Writing: This week we will be revising and editing our writing. We will use strategies and charts that we have used throughout the school year to help us. We will publish our pieces at the end of the week.
Math: We will finish up with measuring this week. We will review and have our test at the end of the week on time, shapes, and measurement.
Social Studies: This week we will finish up our community centers and we will have our field trip to the Building for Kids.
Here are a few photos of our community centers:
We have our next field trip this Wednesday to the Building for Kids. Students will need to pack a lunch if you did not indicate you wanted a school lunch. Remember to pack a drink with their lunch as well. It is a really fun field trip that the students always enjoy!
LAST BOOK ORDER: If you would like to order any books from Scholastic for the summer this is the last book order. It will only be available to order online: https://clubs.scholastic.com/ Our class code is QJMYM. The orders will be due this Friday 5/17/19. Thanks!
Upcoming Events:
5/14: Gas Card Orders Due
5/15: Field Trip: Building For Kids
5/17: Last Book Orders Due
5/21: Family Night
5/24-5/27: No School for Students
5/28: Hat Day or Crazy Hair Day
5/29: Dress like an animal or bring in your favorite stuffed animal
5/30: Dress like you’re going on a vacation
5/31: Enjoy yourself-- dress in something you love
5/31: Field Trip: Walking trip around Kaukauna
6/3: Dress like a character from a fairy tale
6/4: Field Day, dress active for field day
6/5: NDLC wear or neon day
6/5: Early Release Last Day of School
Reading: We will begin to share out the information that we learned in our non-fiction books. We will review note taking strategies and make tri-fold posters to share information. At the end of the week we will share with the other first graders.
Writing: This week we will be revising and editing our writing. We will use strategies and charts that we have used throughout the school year to help us. We will publish our pieces at the end of the week.
Math: We will finish up with measuring this week. We will review and have our test at the end of the week on time, shapes, and measurement.
Social Studies: This week we will finish up our community centers and we will have our field trip to the Building for Kids.
Here are a few photos of our community centers:
Monday, May 6, 2019
5/6 to 5/10
Hello,
I had a great three days of learning at the Wisconsin Math Council Conference with other fellow math team members at our school. It was a wonderful opportunity and I am excited to end this year with a few new math ideas and practices. The guest teacher wrote some very kind notes about the class and I was very proud of them.
Teacher Appreciation Day Sign Up:
https://signup.com/go/bYpfVap
Upcoming Events:
5/15: Field Trip: Building For Kids
5/24-5/27: No School for Students
5/29: Field Trip: Walking trip around town Permission slip will be coming this week
Reading: This week in reading we are continuing our non-fiction book clubs. We will be choosing books within the same topic. That way students can start comparing the information they are learning and seeing what is the same and what is different.
Writing: The students have been really enjoying our writing project unit. This week we will be talking about how authors within your publishing house can be a great tool to use to help make your writing the best it can be. We will also talk about how mentor authors can do the same thing. Students will start noticing strategies that they are using and thinking about what they are becoming experts on.
Math: In math this week we will continue to study shapes and patterns. We will identify and compose 3-Dimensional shapes and use them to make a composite shape. We will end the week with some measuring and comparing lengths.
Social Studies: This week we will begin our Community centers. We will design maps, study community helpers, build a community, use technology to research, and read books.
I had a great three days of learning at the Wisconsin Math Council Conference with other fellow math team members at our school. It was a wonderful opportunity and I am excited to end this year with a few new math ideas and practices. The guest teacher wrote some very kind notes about the class and I was very proud of them.
Teacher Appreciation Day Sign Up:
https://signup.com/go/bYpfVap
Upcoming Events:
5/15: Field Trip: Building For Kids
5/24-5/27: No School for Students
5/29: Field Trip: Walking trip around town Permission slip will be coming this week
Reading: This week in reading we are continuing our non-fiction book clubs. We will be choosing books within the same topic. That way students can start comparing the information they are learning and seeing what is the same and what is different.
Writing: The students have been really enjoying our writing project unit. This week we will be talking about how authors within your publishing house can be a great tool to use to help make your writing the best it can be. We will also talk about how mentor authors can do the same thing. Students will start noticing strategies that they are using and thinking about what they are becoming experts on.
Math: In math this week we will continue to study shapes and patterns. We will identify and compose 3-Dimensional shapes and use them to make a composite shape. We will end the week with some measuring and comparing lengths.
Social Studies: This week we will begin our Community centers. We will design maps, study community helpers, build a community, use technology to research, and read books.
Monday, April 29, 2019
4/29 to 5/3
Hello,
May! This time of the year always seems to go by very quickly because we are doing a lot of exciting things in first grade. We are planning our end of the year field trip and mapping out the end of the year- crazy!
Teacher Appreciation Day Sign Up:
https://signup.com/go/bYpfVap
Upcoming Events:
5/15: Field Trip: Building For Kids
5/24-5/27: No School for Students
5/29: Field Trip: Walking trip around town Permission slip will be coming
Reading: This week in reading we are beginning our non-fiction book clubs. We will be working on writing post-its in our books to help us have conversations about our topics. We will continue our conversations by using “I agree/disagree because…” “I learned…”
Writing: In writing this week we are continuing our new unit Writing Projects. Students are exploring different genres. They will be choosing a mentor text and creating the materials they need for their genre. This might mean designing their own writing paper.
Math: In math this week we will be practicing telling time to the hour and half hour. Then we will end the week with exploring shapes and their attributes. We will learn about squares, rectangles, triangles, and circles. We will also start talking about fractions. How we can split those shapes into equal shares.
Social Studies: This week we will begin our unit on communities. We will learn about Rural, Urban, and Suburban. We will also design maps and see where our community fits into the world. We will study community helpers.
Here are some photos of our stores! Using money to buy things we need and want:
May! This time of the year always seems to go by very quickly because we are doing a lot of exciting things in first grade. We are planning our end of the year field trip and mapping out the end of the year- crazy!
Teacher Appreciation Day Sign Up:
https://signup.com/go/bYpfVap
Upcoming Events:
5/15: Field Trip: Building For Kids
5/24-5/27: No School for Students
5/29: Field Trip: Walking trip around town Permission slip will be coming
Reading: This week in reading we are beginning our non-fiction book clubs. We will be working on writing post-its in our books to help us have conversations about our topics. We will continue our conversations by using “I agree/disagree because…” “I learned…”
Writing: In writing this week we are continuing our new unit Writing Projects. Students are exploring different genres. They will be choosing a mentor text and creating the materials they need for their genre. This might mean designing their own writing paper.
Math: In math this week we will be practicing telling time to the hour and half hour. Then we will end the week with exploring shapes and their attributes. We will learn about squares, rectangles, triangles, and circles. We will also start talking about fractions. How we can split those shapes into equal shares.
Social Studies: This week we will begin our unit on communities. We will learn about Rural, Urban, and Suburban. We will also design maps and see where our community fits into the world. We will study community helpers.
Here are some photos of our stores! Using money to buy things we need and want:
Tuesday, April 23, 2019
4/23 to 4/26
Hello,
I hope you had a great spring break! The students loved sharing this morning about all the fun things they did over break. I’m excited to be back and to finish out this year strong!
Teacher Appreciation Day Sign Up:
https://signup.com/go/bYpfVap
Upcoming Events:
4/26: Field Trip Forms Due
5/15: Field Trip
Reading: We are continuing to explore reading non-fiction cover to cover. We will start off the week learning how to make strong stop and jots and how to give a great retell in nonfiction. We will end the week learning about ways to talk about what we are learning and strengthen up our partnership time.
Writing: This week we will be concluding our Realistic Fiction unit with an On-Demand. We will be starting our next writing unit at the end of the week. The next unit is called: Writing Projects. Students will get to choose the genre of writing that they are interested in and do some writing within that genre. This week we will explore different kinds of writing and different styles that they might be interested in trying out.
Math: In math we are starting our last unit: Telling Time, Measuring, and Shapes. We will start off by working with clocks. Our goal of this first part is telling time to the hour, to the half hour, understanding how time is organized, and the difference between analog and digital clocks. We will also talk about the difference between a second, a minute, and a hour.
Social Studies: This week we will be opening up our own store! Students will be creating a product to sell to the class. Each student will be given 10 dollars to spend in the store trying to be conscious of things they need vs things they want.
I hope you had a great spring break! The students loved sharing this morning about all the fun things they did over break. I’m excited to be back and to finish out this year strong!
Teacher Appreciation Day Sign Up:
https://signup.com/go/bYpfVap
Upcoming Events:
4/26: Field Trip Forms Due
5/15: Field Trip
Reading: We are continuing to explore reading non-fiction cover to cover. We will start off the week learning how to make strong stop and jots and how to give a great retell in nonfiction. We will end the week learning about ways to talk about what we are learning and strengthen up our partnership time.
Writing: This week we will be concluding our Realistic Fiction unit with an On-Demand. We will be starting our next writing unit at the end of the week. The next unit is called: Writing Projects. Students will get to choose the genre of writing that they are interested in and do some writing within that genre. This week we will explore different kinds of writing and different styles that they might be interested in trying out.
Math: In math we are starting our last unit: Telling Time, Measuring, and Shapes. We will start off by working with clocks. Our goal of this first part is telling time to the hour, to the half hour, understanding how time is organized, and the difference between analog and digital clocks. We will also talk about the difference between a second, a minute, and a hour.
Social Studies: This week we will be opening up our own store! Students will be creating a product to sell to the class. Each student will be given 10 dollars to spend in the store trying to be conscious of things they need vs things they want.
Have a great week!
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