Super Spelling Words

Week of September 29, 2008

**This is a Review List from SUPERKIDS Units 1 & 2
ship
shut
chin
bench
bunch
match
then
this
whip
why



*BONUS*
September

WHEN YOU THOUGHT I WASN'T LOOKING

I hope that you enjoy this as much as I did!

WHEN YOU THOUGHT I WASN'T LOOKING. A message every adult should read, because children are watching you and doing as you do - not as you say.

When you thought I wasn't looking;I saw you hang my first painting on the refrigerator, and I immediately wanted to paint another one.

When you thought I wasn't looking; I saw you feed a stray cat, and I learned that it was good to be kind to animals.

When you thought I wasn't looking;I saw you make my favorite cake for me, and I learned that the little things can be the special things in life.

When you thought I wasn't looking;I heard you say a prayer, and I knew that there is a God I could always talk to, and I learned to trust in Him.

When you thought I wasn't looking;I saw you make a meal and take it to a friend who was sick, and I learned that we all have to help take care of each other.

When you thought I wasn't looking;I saw you give of your time and money to help people who had nothing, and I learned that those who have something should give to those who don't.

When you thought I wasn't looking;I saw you take care of our house and everyone in it, and I learned we have to take care of what we are given.

When you thought I wasn't looking;I saw how you handled your responsibilities, even when you didn't feel good, and I learned that I would have to be responsible when I grow up.

When you thought I wasn't looking;I saw tears come from your eyes, and I learned that sometimes things hurt -but it's all right to cry.

When you thought I wasn't looking;I saw that you cared, and I wanted to be everything that I could be.

When you thought I wasn't looking;I learned most of the life's lessons that I need
to know to be a good and productive person when I grow up.

When you thought I wasn't looking;I looked at you and wanted to
say,'Thanks for all the things I saw - when you thought I wasn't looking.'

I am sending this to the people I know who do so much for others, but may think that no one ever sees.Each of us (parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, teacher,friend) influences the life of a child.

Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God.

Super Spelling Words

Week of September 22, 2008
where
what

when
why
who
which
lunch
patch

***BONUS*** Mrs. Dufault (optional)

Self Portraits Project

The kids had a blast making their self portraits in class yesterday. I love using our multicultural paper and markers for projects such as this. This photo just makes me smile. They were so excited to have the picture taken on the front steps of school. I told the kids to "SAY CHEESE" and sure enough they did with great enthusism! What a fun first grade moment it was!

Our current chapter in Religion focuses on God's love for us being the greatest gift of all. We shared a scripture story of the children who came upon Jesus while walking along a path. Jesus said, "Let the children come to me." Mark 10:14. The kids practiced this verse for handwritng today and they did a beautiful job. Copying from the board is a huge skill in itself for a first grader. They then glued their beautiful writing on to the back of their self portraits.

The Busy Bees of 1C

Make a Smilebox postcard

Super Spelling Words

Week of September 15, 2008

think
that
than
this
them
with
cloth
moth

Subscriptions

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Open House

Many thanks to the parents who were able to come to Open House this evening. If anyone needs to schedule a time for Parent/Teacher Conferences on 11/20 or 11/21 please let me know. Many time slots are still available. Posted below this entry is the feed for the mini slide show that I had playing at Open House. Check out smilebox.com to try making your own. (You can sign up for a free trial!)

Make a Smilebox scrapbook

Super Spelling Words
Week of September 8, 2008

dish
fish
wish
ship
shop
much
such
itch

*There will be a quiz on Friday!

Your help with practicing at home is appreciated.

We will be working with

these words this week as well.

Just a few reminders...

If you have not already done so please send in an oversized paint shirt for your child. We will be wearing them for messy projects and for art with Mrs. Garcia.

Also, please, please be sure that your child's lunchbox, sweaters, sweatshirts, and jackets have their name on them. Thanks for your help!

Please sign and return the "Allergy Aware" notices from the nurse's office as soon as possible. Your help with this matter is appreciated!

Scholastic Book Orders

Today your child is taking home their first Scholastic Book Club order form. If you wish to add to your home library it offers some great selections. All purchases made by our class help us to earn bonus items and free books for our classroom library.

If you wish to order please send in the order slip completed with your choices, the total, and your child’s name. Please make a check payable to Scholastic Book Clubs for the exact amount. Please place the check and order slip in an enveloped marked with your child’s name and “book order”.

The due date for this order will be on Wednesday, Sept. 10th!

Sincerely,
Mrs. Dufault

Spelling Quiz on Friday!

Superkids Memory Words Unit One

I
my
he
his
her
she


· We will have a spelling quiz on these words on Friday, 9/5