The First Week

We have had a great week together in first grade!  We spent most of the first week getting to know each other, learning each other's names, and practicing our new classroom routines.  We even had a fire drill on Friday!

The first graders in room C-7 are super readers and writers!  They are also excited about our science unit on animals and have lots of good questions to research.  But the most wonderful thing about Mrs. McHenry's class is how kind and helpful this group of students is.  I am a lucky teacher!

First graders have writing homework this weekend.  Since we have been talking about our names this week, students were asked to talk to a parent or grandparent to find out if they are named after someone in the family, if their name has a special meaning, or if they have a nickname they like to go by.  Sit down with your child this weekend to talk about the name you chose for him or her.  Why is it special?

Enjoy the long weekend.  See you on Tuesday!!

The First Day of School!

We had a wonderful first day together! First graders learned a lot of rules today, but they also had a lot of fun. We played Alphabet Memory, created our own Alphabet Book for our classroom library, read the story Chrysanthemum and played some get-to-know-you games.  In math, we counted the number of letters in our name just like Chrysanthemum. Tomorrow, we will graph the number of letters in our name and talk about how we can use numbers, pictures, words, and models to solve problems.

First Grade Supply List

Welcome to First Grade!  I'm sure parents and students alike are looking forward to the first day of school on August 27.  The first grade teachers have prepared a list of supplies that our students will need this year.  Throughout the year, special projects may require additional supplies such as paper towel rolls, brown paper bags, cereal boxes, etc.  I will let you know if and when these supplies are needed and try to provide lots of advance notice so you have time to collect them.  In the meantime, if you have something you would like to donate to our classroom, please let me know!  As always, email me with any questions: Laura.McHenry@dpsnc.net.

Each Student will need:
24 count Crayola Crayons
24 count Washable markers (I prefer crayons but students love markers - this is your choice)
10 glue sticks
1 dozen sharpened #2 pencils
4 pocket folders (without prongs)
1 pair of rounded edge scissors
1 Plastic pencil box
2 erasers

Classroom Wish List:
Facial tissues (Kleenex, Puffs, etc.)
Hand sanitizer
Clorox wipes
Ziploc bags
Graham crackers or Animal crackers
Old tennis balls (once they've lost their bounce, they make great furniture pads)

Meet and Greet

Please join us for a "Meet and Greet" on Thursday, August 23, from 4:00-6:00pm.  See you then!