Writing is serious business in first grade.

Writing is serious busines; especially when there is an author's chair waiting for a budding new author to share their precious stories. Come join us in our classroom and see for yourself what amazing ideas these first graders have.

We know how to have fun!

We are reading champions in Ms. McGinley's classroom but we also know when to let our hair down and have a good time. Skate night offers students a fun, relaxing time. They can show their moves, laugh, and build social relationships. I had a great time joining in.

We love reading in our classroom!

Just look at these kids go.... read, read, read--it is all they want to do. :) I heard from many parents during conferences that their children come home and want to read, some even read at top notch volume early in the morning. :) I love knowing that they are developing a "love of reading". It will be a life-long tool for them. YEAH!!!!

Look what we are learning in class!!!!

We are learning how to use our promethean board. Everyone loves it and our learning is very engaging. Please ask your student how it works and how they are learning.

Spelling becomes an enjoyed community activity. Everyone hurries to write the answer on their personal whiteboards to check it with the student "teacher's" answers. It is very cool to watch.

Welcome Back Everyone!!!!!!

I've missed everyone and can't wait to see you tomorrow. I have lots of new and exciting things to share with you. We have our new wireless testing ready, we have a classroom camera so you can start sharing pictures of your learning with your parents, and of course I bought some new books.

Spring Break

I know that you are all excited to be on Spring Break. I am sure that everyone will get to do something fun. Anna is going to Disney World - fun, fun. Ayden is going to plant a garden with his mother. Kaylah is going to the beach. I can't wait to hear what everyone else gets to do.

Don't forget to read over Spring Break so you can WOW me with your brilliance. Ms. McGinley

Thanks to everyone for attending conferences and allowing me to share your child's wonderful successes with you.

Pajama Party on Wednesday

It's true!!!! We have worked hard all week and we are ready for a little rest and relaxation. We decided that we couldn't wait until Spring Break to worship our pajamas so we are wearing them on Wednesday to school - YES TO SCHOOL! We will; however, remember to wear our shoes with them so our feet are safe.

The best part is that Ms. McGinley is going to make everyone a picnic lunch. She is making ham and cheese sandwiches, chips, apple slices and juice. If you don't like that please bring your own cold lunch or be ready to get a lunch from the cafeteria and join us later. If it is nice we will enjoy our lunch outside in the fresh air, but if it rains we will seek safety in our room.

Our class has worked very hard this trimester and we deserve a pat on the back and a little rest and relaxation so get your jammies ready.... I am very proud of all my students and their success!!!!!

Parent Teacher Conferences

Next week is parent conferences. I have a confirmation from almost everyone but just in case, my schedule is below:

Tuesday: 2:45 -Tanner

4:10 - Makara 9:10 - Ty

4:30 - Madison 9:30 - Zoe

4:50 - Shawn 9:50 - Elvis

5:10 - Jesse 10:10 - Horacio

5:30 - Tyson 10:30 - Alyssa

5:50 - Grayson

6:10 - Samuel

6:30 - Nancy

6:50 - Paige

7:10 - Alexis K

Wednesday:

8:50 - Lyssa

9:10 - Ty

9:50 - Elvis

10:10 - Horacio

10:30 - Alyssa

10:50 - Jamie

3:50 - Jordyn

4:10 - Alexis M

4:30 - Bailey

4:50 - Anna

5:10 - Ayden

5:30 - Adrianna

5:50 - Crystal

6:10 - Kaylah

I look forward to sharing all our great work with you all.

Ms. McGinley will be absent from school on Friday, March 11, 2011. I have a writing training to go to so I can learn new ways for our class to learn about writing. You will have Mrs. Marlow as your guest teacher. I'm sure that you will not treat her the way this class is treating their guest teacher. I know that you will all be angles and help her in our classroom. Have a great day.

Student Work Samples

Outstanding Student Work

Some of our students are raising the bar for writing assignments. After researching and writing reports some of the students are making powerpoints of their work to share with their peers. I hope everyone has a chance to do one this year.

Parent Conferences

Dear Parents,

Conferences are just around the corner. I look forward to meeting with all of you. I am very excited to share your child's success with you. Our reading and writing is fabulous and you won't want to miss seeing their growth. Conferences are Tuesday 03-15-11 3:30 - 7:30 and

Thursday 7:30 - 7:30. If you haven't received your scheduled time please contact me so I can assist you.