Lots to do on the First Day!!

Well we made it through our first day of 1st grade and what a day it was...WOW! We did a LOT!!! Our first unit of study for social studies is Families so you will hear a lot about that and we even started out our day by coloring a picture of our family.  We later shared our pictures and something fun we do with our family.  We heard lots of fun things from bowling to camping and even picking flowers together at the park.  Families do quite a bit of activities together!
We also had TWO assemblies today to find out about recess and lunch.  There was a lot of information but we did well with eating lunch at school for the first time...It was definitely exciting!  After lunch we had a chance to meet Mrs. Herbert and Mr. Hansen for Rhythms.  We will go to Rhythms every Wednesday and learn lots of fun dances to stay in shape, but we will see both Mrs. Herbert and Mr. Hansen again tomorrow for P.E.
At the end of the day we were able to head outside for the annual "ringing of the school bell."  This is done every year to commemorate each year Myers Elementary has been open for business...this year we counted 37 times! WOW! That is a lot of years! 
We had a chance to read two books and even took a tour of the school after reading Wemberly Worried.  We squeezed in a little time for our workplaces for Math.  We were very busy all day.

Just some things to remember...

• We are in DEFINITE need of some snacks (enough for 27-30 kids)
• Friday folders will have lots of information for you on Friday
• A monthly newsletter will be coming home on Friday with more information
• if transportation changes for your student please let me know with a note, email, or telephone call.  (This is extremely important because I will send your student home the way you told me unless otherwise mentioned.)

I am looking forward to Day 2 so I will see everyone tomorrow! :)
Mrs. Berry