I hope you have had a fantastic day. I just want to give you a quick update on our first day of first grade and introduce you to our FABULOUS student teacher, Taylor Carroll! Please read below for a brief rundown of our first day and what to look forward to for the rest of the week. (Plus, adorable pictures our Somerset Stars at the end!)
Some things we learned:
-We learned each others' names.
-We learned 3 new songs and class signals.
-We learned arrival and dismissal routines and procedures.
-We learned how to properly use and store crayons
Some things we did together:
-We went to music and gym.
-We tasted "Jitter Juice" after reading First Day Jitters
-We explored our outdoor play area.
-We had a first grade playdate
-We played "Buddy Bingo," Koseeki, and Pebble Pebble!
TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK: In your child's homework folder, you will find a "First Grade Mad Lib." Please complete this tonight with your child and return it to school tomorrow so it can proudly be displayed on our "WOW Work" board!
I had such a great time today getting to know each and every first grader in our class! We have a fabulous group and I cannot wait for us to learn, grow, and have fun together!
Coming up on Day 2
*We will go to Art!
*We will explore markers and "thinking pads"!
*We will begin our calendar math routine!
*We will begin our calendar math routine!
*We will learn our 5 classroom rules!
*We will learn (at least) 2 new games!
MEET MS. CARROLL!
My name is Ms. Carroll! I am a student at the St. Paul campus of The College of St. Scholastica. I am in my last semester and will be graduating in December, receiving my Bachelors degree in Elementary Education. In order to graduate I need to complete my student teaching experience, which is why I am lucky enough to work with all of you wonderful 1st graders and Mrs. Brignac this fall!
I thought I would share a few things about myself. I live in Apple Valley and have since I was two years old. I live with my family, but am planning on moving out this spring. Here is a photo of my family:
In my free time I enjoy spending time with family, friends and my boyfriend of three years, Erik. In the summers, and during my free time, I like to spend time up at my family cabin in Nisswa, Minnesota. I also love to shop, nanny, exercise and nap! Here is a picture of Erik, my dog Coco and myself on a paddle boat ride on the lake:
Here are a few favorites of Ms. Carroll:
Food: Sushi and Starbucks coffee
Color: Pink
Animal: Flamingo
Book: A Bad Case of Stripes by David Shannon
Sports: hockey, lacrosse and baseball
I am looking forward to meeting each and every one of you. We will work hard and learn together, all while having fun!
P.S... here is a picture of ME on my first day of first grade:
See you soon!
Ms. Carroll
FIRST DAY PICTURES:
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