Meet MJ

Our class has PE class twice a week. On Fridays, our PE teacher is MJ. You may have seen "Fitness Club" slips in your child's folder. MJ collects these slips on Fridays. The goal of the club is to help build excitement about being active and fit! Thanks for your help!!

Learning About Insects

We have been delving deeply into the study of insects with a particular insect focus for each week. Our class began with a close study of ants.We wanted to see some ants up close, so students designed "ant traps". These traps were disguised as " ant restaurants".

Students discovered that ants seemed to like snack foods that were greasy and salty, as well as sweet!!

Picture Day is Coming

Barack Obama in elementary school!

Picture Day is Wednesday, September 9.

Union Elementary SchoolPicture Day: Wednesday, September 9 Picture Day ID: VJ175144Q0
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A Special Message

The class worked together to decide a special message. Each puzzle price was inside a balloon! It was fun and exciting to see each friend pop their balloon, look carefully at their puzzle price, then attempt to price together the message. At the end, one segment was still missing. The class decided to invite Mr. Hennessey to pop a ballon too! What fun

"We work together as a team!"

We work together as a Team!

We used balloons to practice teamwork on Wednesday. Groups of two started moving balloons through the gym without using their hands! Groups then increased to 4, 5, 6, 7 and even 8. 

We learned to work together to achieve a goal!!

Building Time

We took some time to practice sharing materials and building with partners last week. Superintendent Of Montoelier Schools, Dr. Ricca, stopped in for a visit, and enjoyed building too!

A Bean Update

Hi Susan,

Here is Beanie Weenie, who started as a sprout from your class. He yielded 28 beans, a few of which Lucia brought to school today. Thanks for getting him going; it was a great learning experience for all of us!

Erin

The First Day of First Grade

We had a fantastic day!

We played a "Find- a -Friend " game to get to know each other better.

After some reading time, we explored the new additions to the playground!

After writing workshop, recess and lunch, we practiced counting, and sharing supplies while building together.

It's going to be a great year!

Stop by and say “Hello”!

Tuesday, August 25th from 2:30-3:30

Please stop by to: say hello, meet some  of our newest classmates, and choose a desk!

Things to remember for start of school on Wednesday August 26th!

• School now begins at 8:15. I will meet the class at the lineup spot on the lower playground each day.
• Your child will need a snack, water bottle and a lunch plan( either school lunch, or home lunch) each day.
• Please help your child find a comfortable backpack to use daily
• School is now dismissed at 2:50 each day.  Please let me know your child’s plans for dismissal
• The best way to contact me is email susank@mpsvt.org
• My school phone is 225-8220( please call the office during school hours, since I do not answer calls while teaching)
• We have a class blog - check it out!! http://www.mrskochsnews.blogspot.com
• Please contact me with any questions or concerns about first grade

See you soon!
                Mrs. Koch

                      ( sounds like Coke)

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        Our schedule of Special Classes

Monday-Library

Tuesday and Friday- Physical Education (please bring sneakers)

Wednesday- Art

Thursday -Music

Summer

My family gathered on the shore in RI  for a little summer vacation.

Please email some of your summer photos, and I will share them with the class. 

susank@mpsvt.org

Montshire Monday

Summer Fun at Kellogg Hubbard

We went to the public library to hear about their summer reading programs. Please check your child's folder for a complete schedule of activities! We also relieved spications for library cards. Please return the form to Klogg Hubbard if you are interested!