Message from Mrs. Anderson

Hi my fabulous first graders! 

I have a special message for you:) 

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Christmas Spirit Week!

Christmas Spirit Week!

Please click on the link below to see each day of our spirit week!

Spirit Week at Jamestown

Class Gift Exchange

Class Book Exchange

This year, we will be doing a classroom book exchange for Christmas. Please bring a wrapped book to school ranging from $1-$3 that is appropriate for both a boy or a girl. Please make sure it says to: "A boy or girl" From: "your child's name". Thank you! We look forward to celebrating reading and blessing one another with a new book! Please send this in by Wednesday, December 18.

Gingerbread Houses...!

 

This year we will be making gingerbread houses for our Christmas Party at school. In order to do this, we will need your help with supplies! We will need LOTS of graham crackers and white frosting (the  kind that is pre-made in the plastic tubs). In addition to this, we will need candy to decorate our houses with -licorice, gumdrops, candy canes, peppermints, and anything else that will help us decorate! The dollar store is a great place to pick up some of these items. If you are willing to donate any of these items, please send them to school any time between now and Wednesday, December 18th. Thank you so much for your help!

Writer's Spotlight on....Andrew!

Andrew has been working hard on his handwriting. He has done a great job practicing making his letters neatly and has made great improvements! Way to go Andrew!

Dear Mom and Dad,
I want a swing set. Reasons, so I won't be bad and to have fun. Reasons, so I don't have to play with the other toys. Reasons. It can be a Christmas Present. Reasons. When I play with them for 2 minutes, I will play with them for 1 minutes. When it is warm I go to my neighbors playground so I want a playground. I hope you read my letter and will help.
From, Andrew

Here is Andrew's Persuasive Letter organizer. You can see he has been busy checking to make sure he has all the parts of a persuasive letter! 

First Graders Are Thankful for....

Family Math Night!

We had a blast at Family Math Night! Here are some pictures from the night...

Thank you Grand Valley Education Department for all of your hard work on organizing this event! Our kids had a blast and learned/practiced great math concepts!

Writer's Spotlight on .....Lillie!

Writer's Spotlight on....Lillie!

Lillie's Persuasive Letter:
Dear Mrs. Anderson,
I think that we can read chapter books. First reason is you always tell us we can read, read especially chapter books. Next reason is we always read all the time even WEB but another reason is we read like crazy. That is why I think we can read chapter books.
Lillie

Writers Spotlight on.....Elliott!

Writer's Spotlight on.....Elliott!

We started persuasive letter writing this week. Elliott started with his opinion which is the first piece of a persuasive letter!

Dear Dad, I think you should have a Dodge Ram truck because it has a tail gate and a bug shield.
~Elliott

Family Math Night!

Please join us for Family Math Night!

Where? Jamestown Elementary

When? 6:30-8:00

Why? To have a blast with math games!

Who? Grand Valley State University Education Students with Forest Grove and Jamestown Staff

Food? Yes! Apple Cider and Donuts!

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Family Math Night Invitation

Writer's Spotlight on Chase!

First, I was at a toad racing contest. The person made the frog jump. The next person was up. And the next person, it was my friend Trent's turn. Then it was my turn. 

Way to go Chase! Awesome transition words and great use of dialogue! 

Next, Trent got first place. I got second place. It was my first try. 

Then, what I got third place, Carter said, "It's still special."

Finally, Denny held the toad. The toad that Denny held was the winning toad.  

Super U Challenge Assembly

We had an exciting assembly on Monday!

The Super U Challenge team taught us about Respect and Responsibility.

We couldn't wait to see what kind of challenges they would have us do. 

The red team and blue team had to dress in the super U gear as fast as they could! We learned about taking care of our school and the people in it. 

Ava was picked to do the next challenge. She had to walk backwards while balancing these blocks with her partner. She couldn't use her other hand!

We cheered them on!

Then, both teams had to pass these super slippery objects to each other while the person at the end held them all in their hands! They were dropping them all over!

Vince and Lillie were chosen to do the Super U Slime Challenge! Vince was not scared at all!

Here is the blue team!

OH no Vince! Watch out.....!

We learned about trusting each other and made a promise to treat others kindly so as not to hurt anyone's feelings. 

Way to go Vince!