Brief Bio:
This is my second year teaching first grade at Gillette School.
Previously I have taught both fourth and third grade.
To Reach Me:
If you ever have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to
contact me at any time. E-mail is best, but you may also leave a message
on my voice mail. I can be reached at 647-2313 ext. 1021 and my e-mail
address is kfrees@longhill.org .
Daily Homework
Students will typically be given a math and language arts assignment each day.
Journal homework will also be given two times each week beginning in October.
In addition, math facts, sight words, and reading skills should be practiced
daily.
Weekly Specials
Monday P.E. (Remember to wear sneakers!)
Tuesday ART
Wednesday LIBRARY (Remember to return library books!)
Thursday MUSIC
Friday P.E. (Remember to wear sneakers!)
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
*Your child is welcome to bring a favorite game
or other activity to engage in during recess. We
will most likely be indoors for a few more weeks.
*At home, please be reinforcing:
- basic math facts
- weekly spelling and sight words
- skip counting by 2s, 5s, and 10s
- telling time to the hour and half hour (beginning week of 3/15)
-elapsed time (beginning week of 3/15)
- "Bossy R" sounds - 'ar', 'er', 'ir', 'or', 'ur'
- capitalization at the beginning of a sentence and
of all proper nouns
- use of basic punctuation (.) (?) (!)
*We are running extremely low on forks and spoons in the
classroom. If your child requires the use of either at lunch time,
please be sure to pack it in the lunch box. Thank you!
IMPORTANT DATES
3/29 - 4/5 *School Closed ~ Spring Recess
Thank you for visiting and be sure to check back soon!