Mrs. Kim Johnson's First Grade Happenings!

Dear Classroom Fam

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Hello Classroom Families!

I am so excited to start my 23^RD year in education. I love my job and am blessed to work in a wonderful school and community. I have an open-door policy do not hesitate to contact me anytime if you have concerns, questions or celebrations about your child. My email is [email protected], Cell: text or call 545-4930 and lastly school 574-3013

My education background: Certificate Information

Type(s): Advanced Teacher, Education Specialist


Degree	State or Institution	Majors	Minors
Baccalaureate of Science	Black Hills State University	 Elementary Education	 Middle School
Master of Science	Black Hills State University	 Curriculum and Instruction

Endorsements Black Hills State University

Library Media Specialist

with an emphasis in reading and technology

University of Sioux Falls

Reading

I have been a librarian, 4^th, 6^th 7^th and 8^th grade teacher. I have taught first grade for nine years😊

My Family:

I have been with my husband for 32 adventures years. He is a custom home builder in our community. Our daughter, Annie is a seventeen-year-old in the Hill City High School. She is learning to fly airplanes; furthermore, she is hoping to be a commercial pilot someday. She has been flying since she was twelve. She passed the FAA private pilot written exam July 30, 2021!

We have one adventurous dog named Jett.

I will guide and encourage your child to be the best he or she can be in the first-grade environment.

IN OUR SECOND WEEK OF LEARNING FROM HOME.

There is a “Bear Hunt” around town. Many parents are driving around town with their children looking for bears in windows or on mailboxes. This is a cute idea to help families get out of the home, stay in the car and spot bears. There is a cute book on youtube that you can listen to called Going on a Bear Hunt😊 Neighborhoods across the globe are putting stuffed bears in their windows and front lawns to give kids a safe game. As the book says “We’re not scared”.

So put a bear up at your businesses and/or homes if you can.

The Week of March 30, 2020.

Ms. Johnson (The other first grade teacher😊) and I are going to do week of March 23^rd over again. So, MY ORIGINAL WEEK March 23rd that I put in each child’s binder will be for the week of March 23^rd and 30^th , and my original week of March 30^th will be for the weeks of April 6^th and 13^th.

Keep practicing high-frequency words

The Weeks of March 23^rd and 30^th spelling words: Root Words with Ed and Ing Endings and root words with er and ing endings.
Students will be able to go to spellingcity.com to practice these. Sometime in the two weeks have them take the spelling test if you can on spellingcity.com.
- ^Lesson26 from our Journeys textbook is mix, mixed, hop, hopped, hope, hoping, run, running, use, used. if you would like a textbook let me know.
- Words to know will be, above, bear, even, pushed, studied, surprised, teacher, toward.
- Phonemic Awareness/Phonics lesson I would have done the weeks of March 23^rd/30^th goes something like this:
  - I would explain base/root Words (CVCe this is consonant vowel consonant with silent e at the end of a word. CVC is consonant vowel consonant) with ed or ing endings.

Rule: Ed can make 3 sounds at the end of a words, ed, t or d. If a root word ends in d or t then ed will say ed. If a root word ends in k, ck, c, f, s, x, p, sh, ch or ph the ed will make the t sound.

Guide your child to listen for and clap syllables. I usually say: I’ll say some words and clap their syllables. I will tell them to listen as I say “bike”. Bike has one syllable. Now listen: “biking”. Biking has two syllables (because bike has one vowel and ing (you can hear the short vowel I sound when you say it. Now Say shrugged. This word is one syllable because you do not hear the e sound in ed. It makes a d sound instead. Then I have them do one together. I say listen: barking How many syllables do you hear in the word barking? Two syllables. You can continue with them: parking (2 syllables), parked (1),

Showed (1), showing (2), studying (3) because the y makes a short I sound as in inch, pushed (1), pushing (2), surprised (2) and grabbed (1).

Rule to add ed or ing to a word that ends with a single consonant (one syllable), we first need to double the final consonant. Add another p to hop, and then write ed or ing. Remind your child to recognize base words with endings ed or ing.

Rule: For most words, add -ing with no changes. Rule 2: For words that end in silent (not pronounced) -e, drop the -e and add -ing. Rule 3: For one-syllable words that end in consonant–vowel–consonant (except x, w, and l), double the last letter and add -ing.

Parent Read Aloud: You Choose

Students will listen to the words read correctly,
Ask and answer questions about text read aloud

The story this week in class would have been The Dot by Peter Reynolds. You can finda read aloud on youtube of this story. If you did zoom with me last week, this is the story I did with my class. Then we did a kahoot over the book.

Vocabulary Strategies: figurative language Idioms If you try to unravel the meaning of an idiom word-for-word, it often makes little to no sense. No one is chasing a goose. According to Scholastic Dictionary of Idioms,

Classify and Categorize emotional words.

Comprehension: Understanding Characters Target Strategy: Summarize, Arthor’s purpose (inform, entertain or persuade the reader)

Story Elements: character, setting, events, problem, solution, theme (central message) When you read to your child, ask them who the main character is, what is the setting (time and place) etc…

Grammar: Contractions, punctuation and sentence fluency

Remind your child that pronoun takes the place of a noun (something they can touch, person, place or thing). Ex. personal (I, we, you, he, she, it, they), demonstrative (this, these, that, those), relative (who, which, that, as), indefinite (each, all, everyone, either, one, both, any, such, somebody), interrogative (who, which, what), reflexive (myself, herself), possessive (mine, yours, his, hers, etc…

Writing: Personal Narrative, and Narrative (story)

MATH: Math Vocab: addended (5 +4), equation (5+4=9), sum. Fewer, less than, more or greater than, tallies, bar graphs, pictographs, tens and ones place, shapes that are 2 and 3 dimensional, skip counting by 2, 5, 10s, counting to 120, more or less, symbolize(<,>,=),greater and less than or equal, compare. Between, inches, length, MEASURE, LENGTH UNIT, COMPARE, LARGEST, SHORTEST, LONGER, SHORTER,

Math: Topic 12 Indirect Measurement In lesson 12, students compare the length of two objects to determine which object is longer or shorter. They indirectly measure two objects by using a third object to compare them, such as a crayon or a piece of string. This is an application of the Transitive Property.

I will add more of Topic 12 to Pearson Realize. They will be able to take a test over topic. Your child should know how to get to Pearson Realize, but if they have forgotten, they can click on google chrome, then look for Pearson Realize. Click on it and it should take him/her to their page. Weeks of April 6^th and 13^th …Lesson 27 from our Journeys textbook, Spelling Words: hard, harder, hardest, fast, faster, fastest, slow, slower, slowest, sooner. I will put assignments on spellingcity for the students to practice or keep doing what you are doing.
Words to know: always, happy, once, different, high, stories, enough, near

PHONICS: base words with er, est e(change y to i) and syllable ie.
base words with er, est. Spelling patterns y, ie.

The Y rule: When a root ends in y, change the y to i when adding a suffix (easy + est = easiest; happy + ness = happiness). Exceptions: Keep the y if a vowel comes before it (play + er = player; joy + ful = joyful). Keep the y if adding the suffix -ing (cry + ing = crying; study + ing = studying).

Phonemic Awareness Lesson I would have done with your child is as follows:

I would have said something like “Let’s play a clapping game.” I say a word then I say it again. Then we clap the syllables together. Example: word is tighter Syllable is tigh er (2 syllables),Word is clapping syllables clap ping (2), the word is longest the syllables long est (2), the word is longest; the syllables are long est (2). The word is taller; the syllables are tall er(2), the word is bedtime; the syllables are bed time (2), the word is worked; the syllable is worked.

You could say the SENTENCE

That was the funniest joke of all. 2. Pat is sillier than Bill. 3. The ride is bumpier than the other one. 4. Beth has the fanciest dress of all. 5. This is the sunniest day of the week. 6. Matt is angrier than his mom. 6. This is the chilliest day of all.
This will help you see if they understand the rule. You can also check to see how they sound out words 😊
Daily Proof Reading Practice: i. am going kamping (camping).
Writing: Opinion writing. Tell your child that today they will work to form and support an opinion. They will write sentences about whether or not parents or teachers are helpful and why. (I would have read “The Shoe Maker and the Elves” this week, then they would have to have an opinion about whether or not the elves in “The Shoe Maker and the Elves” are helpful )
Provide time for them to brainstorm ideas on what helpfulness means and discuss why or why not the elves, parents or teachers are helpful.
Guide to write topic sentence (opinion statement).
Ask the to provide specic details (facts) to support the opinion.
Encourage to use words because.
Then after three detal sentence, have them come up with a closing statement that retells the opinion sentence/statement using different words.
You can prompt the with do you think…., what do they do….? Why?

Math

Topic Time

Vocabulary: hour hand, hour, minute hand, minute, o’clock, half hour,

I will add an interactive textbook on Pearson Realize. I will have activities on Seesaw, they can go to time on ixl.com, there are so many activities you could do at home. I would have made a clock using a paper plate. I would have explained what a sundial is, different clocks from history etc…

Please check in with me😊 if you need ideas, have concerns or want to tell me good news….please share.

I will have weekly zoom meeting on Mondays and Thursdays. I will send invites to your emails.

I will have packets to pick up (if this works easier for you on Mondays) if working on all the websites works for you, then keep doing it. I am sending you my lesson, so you know what your child would be missing. If you have ideas to teach math, writing, reading then do it.

We can do this together to help make your child better at math, reading, writing, science, social studies, P.E., art etc…

Mrs. Kim Johnson

My number to my cell is 545-4930 or home is 646-4931 call, text anytime😊 or email [email protected].

Please look at my website for what is happening in our classroom!

Dear Classroom Families,

I have made a binder for each child in my classroom. I have added a personal note to each of my students. The next item is their Map scores and what they can work on in math and reading. I have had many parents contact me by text about their child falling behind. Therefore, I have added the NWEA/MAPS information.

In their binders, is a packet on shapes. I would have them do at least two or three pages a week. If they want to do more, let them. I would set aside at least twenty minutes of reading every day.

If you have ideas to help your child learn, please let me know what you are doing, so I can document this for the State. I have parents cooking with their children and talking about fractions. Some parents are having their children write to a neighbor, my address is 23969 Palmer Gulch Rd., or do research on kids national georgraphic.com.

I am sending home packets to help. I want your child to keep learning too😊 If you want to work out of our math book do it. You do not have to go in order. I hope we all can be creative….just remember to share with me what you are doing.

Enrichment options:

--on laptops, go to homepage, scroll down to story online. Have you child select a story. Then the book will be read to them. Have them tell you the character, setting, problem, 3 events, solution and theme of the story.

--the reading and math activities in IXL, some students are in grade 1, 2, and 3^rd grade math

--the fluency math practice in Xtramath.com

Reading

Practice is key. You can’t do anything “wrong” as long as you are reading every day!

While reading, practice:

Making connections
Visualizing
Inferring
Predicting
Asking Questions
Identifying the main idea and supporting details
Identifying the main characters, setting, and major events (plot), solution and theme

Math

We do math a total of one hour a day. First, we learn a strategy, watch a video and/or practice as a whole group on a topic in math ex. Measurement. Telling time, fractions, then we do a way to learn it (worksheet, white board practice etc…, then to xtramath.com (takes 5 min. this is to practice math fluency (no help here, they need practice), next we go to ixl.com (whatever our age is, that is the number of problems we do) Then math center time… usually games.Then outside for recess! Below are ideas you could do in math. If you come up with your own ideas, please let me know.

Story problems (within three whole number whose sum is less than or equal to 20)

Add and subtract 20
Count to 120,
Compare two-digit numbers based on meanings of tens and ones digits, recording the results of comparisons with >, =, <, add within 100
Use concrete models or drawings and strategies based on place value
Tell time in hours and half-hour on analog and digital clock
(Geometry) Distinguish between defining attributes (e.g. triangles are closed and three-sided) versus non-defining attributes (e.g color, orientation, oval size) build and draw shapes,
compose 2 and 3 dimensional shapes, partition circles and rectangles into two and four equal shares, describe the shares using the words halves, fourths, and quarters. Describe the whole as two of, or four of the shares

Writing

We write every day for 30 minutes. If you would like to have them write a personal narrative. Personal narratives are true stories about our real lives. We work on these for about a week at a time. We brainstorm ideas, start writing, finish rough draft, edit. I walk around and guide them in the writing process. I want them to get their ideas down, make sentences that make sense and use correct punctuation. They can use first, next, then. They can type on their laptops. Save to the computer or send it to me at [email protected]

Time to sit down and write will be crucial. Sight words should be spelled correctly. Students should make sure to write stories about their lives with the events in chronological order. (Please help them write complete, simple and complex sentences with Who, what, when, where, why) Please help your child sound out words. It is okay to help them spell correctly and/or sound out phonetically. REMEMBER, I want them to enjoy writing, and I do not demand perfection.

Week of the 23rd and 30th

Dear Classroom Families,

The Weeks of March 23^rd and 30, 2020

Ms. Swanson, our physical education teacher, has told me that we have only 3 students who cannot tie their shoes, now! Please Practice

Keep practicing high-frequency words

The Weeks of March 23^rd and 30 spelling words: Root Words with Ed and Ing Endings and root words with er and ing endings.
- March 23^rd…Lesson26 in Journeys mix, mixed, hop, hopped, hope, hoping, run, running, use, used
- Words to know: above, bear, even, pushed, studied, surprised, teacher, toward.
- March 30th…Lesson 27 in Journeys, Spelling Words:fast faster, fastest, slow, slower, slowest, sooner
- Words to know: always, happy, once, different, high, stories, enough, near
PHONICS: base words with ed, ing endings. Long E spelling pattern y, ie
base words with ed, ing. Endings Long E Spelling patterns y, ie. The Y rule: When a root ends in y, change the y to i when adding a suffix (easy + est = easiest; happy + ness = happiness). Exceptions: Keep the y if a vowel comes before it (play + er = player; joy + ful = joyful). Keep the y if adding the suffix -ing (cry + ing = crying; study + ing = studying).

Parent Read Aloud: You Choose

Students will listen to the words read correctly,
Ask and answer questions about text read aloud

Classify and Categorize emotional words.

Comprehension: Understanding Characters Target Strategy: Summarize, Arthor’s purpose (inform, entertain or persuade the reader)

Story Elements: character, setting, events, problem, solution, theme (central message) When you read to your child, ask them who the main character is, what is the setting (time and place) etc…

Grammar: Contractions, punctuation and sentence fluency

Writing: Personal Narrative, and Narrative (story)

MATH: Math Vocab: addended (5 +4), equation (5+4=9), sum. Fewer, less than, more or greater than, tallies, bar graphs, pictographs, tens and ones place, shapes that are 2 and 3 dimensional, skip counting by 2, 5, 10s, counting to 120, more or less, symbolize(<,>,=),greater and less than or equal, compare. Between, inches, length

Mrs. Kim Johnson

My number is 545-4930 call, text anytime😊 or email[email protected].

Please look at my website for what is happening in our classroom!

Dear Classroom Families,

In their binders, is a packet on shapes. I would have them do at least two or three pages a week. If they want to do more, let them. I would set aside at least twenty minutes of reading every day.

Enrichment options:

--the reading and math activities in IXL, some students are in grade 1, 2, and 3^rd grade math

--the fluency math practice in Xtramath.com

Reading

Practice is key. You can’t do anything “wrong” as long as you are reading every day!

While reading, practice:

Making connections
Visualizing
Inferring
Predicting
Asking Questions
Identifying the main idea and supporting details
Identifying the main characters, setting, and major events (plot), solution and theme

Math

Story problems (within three whole number whose sum is less than or equal to 20)

Add and subtract 20
Count to 120,
Compare two-digit numbers based on meanings of tens and ones digits, recording the results of comparisons with >, =, <, add within 100
Use concrete models or drawings and strategies based on place value
Tell time in hours and half-hour on analog and digital clock
(Geometry) Distinguish between defining attributes (e.g. triangles are closed and three-sided) versus non-defining attributes (e.g color, orientation, oval size) build and draw shapes,
compose 2 and 3 dimensional shapes, partition circles and rectangles into two and four equal shares, describe the shares using the words halves, fourths, and quarters. Describe the whole as two of, or four of the shares

Writing

The Week of March 2, 2020

If anyone would like to sign-up and read to my class on Friday March 6, please let me know. You can read your favorite book! This can be parents, grandparents, friends etc…This is for or Dr. Seuss celebration.

We have many events coming up in March. For Dr. Seuss Week, the student council has decided on the following dress up days:

March 2^nd: Decade Day
March 3^rd: Beach Day
March 4^th: Twin Day
March 5^th: Royalty Day
March 6^th: College Day/ Pajama day!

March 19^th First Day of spring!

The Missoula Children’s Theater will also be here the week of March 2^nd-6^th. Your child can audition to be in the play. Performances are March 6^th at 1:30 and 6:30. Thank you to the

The next PIPTO meeting is scheduled for March 10^th at 3:05 in the elementary commons. Everyone is invited to attend.

The 11^th annual science fair is March 12^th and 13^th. If you have any questions, please let me know. PIPTO has some amazing prizes for the science fair winners!

The Rapid City Rush and First Interstate Bank will be holding the Rush for Ca$h again. Mr. Chase will be front and center on the ice, seeing how much money he can collect in 60 seconds for Hill City Elementary. This exciting event will take place on March 6th at 7:05pm at the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center. The link to order $10 tickets is https://fevo.me/2V9Mdv7 . Feel free to join us in cheering Mr. Chase on!

Ms. Swanson, our physical education teacher, has told me that we have only 3 students who cannot tie their shoes, now!

No school March 18-20 SPRING BREAK!
Spring Pictures March 26^th

Students can bring an individual snack for our snack time at 1:45 or anyone can supply snacks for the class. Thank you, Sam’s and Josie’s family, for providing snacks! Thank you, Elizabeth’s family, for dessert and cups!

Please keep practicing math and reading a ”Just Right” book at home at least four nights a week, this will help your child improve in his or her academics.

February

The Week of February 10, 2020

Thank you for writing in your child’s planner. I appreciate the notes etc…

A Student Council fundraising flyer was sent home: We are collecting donations for the Humane Society in Feb. Student Council will be collecting gently used toys for the ABC Store. Thank you Sterling for donating😊

Ms. Swanson, our physical education teacher, has expressed to me that some students cannot tie their shoes in P.E. class. Please practice at home,

Parent Teacher Conferences Will be Feb. 20^th
- ^{If you would like to meet before this day, please text me a time that works for you.}
- During Feb. 20^th parent-teacher conference, I am able to meet with you for only ten minutes, so if you would like to schedule another day; I will be able to have more time for discussion. This is up to you.

Valentine’s Party will be Feb. 13^th at 2:00

We have a parent doing a craft, one bringing cookies, another is bringing a healthier snack.
If you can help with treats or drinks at our party, please let me know 😊Families are invited to attend!
Students may make a Valentine’s Day box/bag at home.
There will be a dress up day on the 13^{th of February}. Students are to wear red, white, pink hearts.
We have 15 students in If your child is handing out Valentine cards, please make sure to have a card for each student.
Students:

Atlas, Emily, Audiel, Lesly, Khloee, Raiden, Ellie, Adrian, Anna, Josie, Henry, Charlee, Tucker, Elizabeth and Sam

**Dr. Seuss Carnival and Literacy Night will be Feb. 28^tfrom 5:30
7:00. We will need parent/teacher volunteers.

Students can bring an individual snack for our snack time at 1:45 or anyone can supply snacks for the class. Thank you parents for supplying, popcorn and cheese its for our snack time.

Please keep practicing math and reading a ”Just Right” book at home at least four nights a week, this will help your child improve in his or her academics.

Hot Cocoa Café is every Friday. Students who read and practice math four nights a week and have their planner signed will be able to drink hot cocoa in class! I recommend 10 minutes each for math and reading. Math practice can be board games, practicing addition/subtraction facts,

Any family members are welcomed to eat lunch with us this school year. We eat lunch at 10:45-11:30.

A Student Council fundraising flyer was sent home: We are collecting donations for the Humane Society in Feb. Student Council will be collecting gently used toys for the ABC Store.

Ms. Swanson, our physical education teacher, has expressed to me that some students cannot tie their shoes in P.E. class. Please practice at home,

Parent Teacher Conferences Wil be Feb. 20^th
- ^{If you would like to meet before this day, please text me a time that works for you. I can meet most days starting Monday,} 13.
- ^Ifyou have a question or concern about your child, please let me know.

Valentine’s Party will be Feb. 13^th at 2:00

If you can help with a game, craft, treats or drinks at our party, please let me know 😊Families are invited to attend!
Students may make a Valentine’s Day box/bag at home.
There will be a dress up day on the 13^{th of February}. Students are to wear red, white, pink hearts
We have 15 students in If your child is handing out Valentine cards, please make sure to have a card for each student.
Students:

Atlas, Emily, Audiel, Lesly, Khloee, Raiden, Ellie, Adrian, Anna, Josie, Henry, Charlee, Tucker, Elizabeth and Sam

**Dr. Seuss Carnival and Literacy Night will be Feb. 28^tfrom 5:30
7:00. We will need parent/teacher volunteers.
****Science Fair March 12^th-13^th ^th 😊) This is a wonderful opportunity for you to do a science fair project with your child or as a group. Check online sites for ideas. We have a mom that will make a lab book for you.

Library is every Monday. Please have your child bring his or her library book/s for library class.

Students can bring an individual snack for our snack time at 1:45 or anyone can buy snacks for the class.

Mrs. Kim Johnson

My number is 545-4930 call, text anytime😊 or email[email protected]

We have a new student added to our classroom family! His name is Sam😊

A Student Council fundraising flyer was sent home Thursday: We are collecting donations for the Humane Society in Feb. Student Council will be collecting gently used toys for the ABC Store.

Ms. Swanson, our physical education teacher, has told me some students cannot tie their shoes in p.e. class. If your child does not know how to tie his or her shoes, yet, PLEASE practice at home.

1ooth Day of school will be Jan. 31^st. Students may dress like they are 100 years old!

We will make a 100^th day snack. If it is possible, please have your child bring an easy snack to count before Friday. Some ideas pretzel sticks, fruit loops, marshmallows, cheerios, m&ms, teddy grahams, goldfish, pieces of popped popcorn. We will make this yummy snack at school.
Parent Teacher Conferences Wil be Feb. 20^th
- ^{If you would like to meet before this day, please text me a time that works for you. I can meet most days starting Monday,} 13
- ^Ifyou have a question or concern about your child, please let me know.

Book Orders will be due by January 23^rd. Our Classroom code is MMJQ3 You can order online at scholastic.com/book clubs or send the order with your child to school. You have more of a selection on the online site.

Valentine’s Party will be Feb. 13^th at 2:00
- If you can help with a game, craft, treats or drinks at our party, please let me know 😊You are all invited to attend!
- Students may make a Valentine’s Day box/bag at home.
- There will be a dress up day on the 13^{th of February}. Students are to wear red, white, pink hearts
- We have 15 students in If your child is handing out Valentine cards, please make sure to have a card for each student.
- Students:

Atlas, Emily, Audiel, Lesly, Khloee, Raiden, Ellie, Adrian, Anna, Josie, Henry, Charlee, Tucker, Elizabeth and Sam

**Dr. Seuss Carnival and Literacy Night will be Feb. 28^tfrom 5:30-7:00. We will need parent/teacher volunteers.
****Science Fair March 12^th-13^th ^th 😊) This is a wonderful opportunity for you to do a science fair project with your child or as a group. Check online sites for ideas. We have a mom that will make a lab book for you.

Library is every Monday. Please have your child bring his or her library book/s for library class.

Students can bring an individual snack for our snack time at 1:45 or anyone can buy snacks for the class.

The Week of December 16

Dear Classroom Families,

Friday, December 20, will be pajama day for all first-grade students!!

Library is every Monday. Please have your child bring his or her library book/s on Monday.

The next PIPTO meeting is Jan. 14^th at 3:15 in the elementary commons. You are invited to attend. We need parent involvement.
Delta Dental will be here the week of Dec. 16-20. This service is free and available to all students who bring the form back. They do everything from cleaning to pulling teeth. If you need a new form, let us know.

We finished up with our district test called NWEA. I will be sending Math and Reading results home soon. Keep an eye out for them.

We will make gingerbread houses Dec. 19 from 8:00-9:00. Families, if you would like to help us, please feel free to stop in between 8:00-9:00

Thank you all that have helped us with our afternoon snack shortage. We will be in need of more snacks soon. Students can bring an individual snack every day if they would like to.

Please keep practicing math facts and reading a ”Just Right” book at home at least four nights a week if you can, this will help your child improve in his or her academics. I am seeing improvements! Great job!

Events

December 20^th
- 8:30am Toy Story 4 in the HS Theater
- Christmas parties in the afternoon at 2:00
****Science Fair March 5^th and 6^th 😊) This is a wonderful opportunity for you to do a science fair project with your child. Check online sites for ideas. Let me know…we have a mom that will make a lab book for you. I need to give an idea how many to make.
The science fair is March 5^th-6^th. Dr. Seuss Carnival and Literacy Night will be Feb. 28^th from 5:30-7:00.
Computers: We go to starfall.com, ixl.com. prodigy.com, xtramath.com, play kahoot, spellingcity.com, National Geographic for kids, teachyourmonstertoread.com, and our Pearson’s Math Program
If you need our passwords ixl, prodigy, spelling city….let me know.
Science: Sound effects, vibrations
***A “Just Right” book, B.E.E. Book (yellow binder) and planner should be coming home with your child every day. They should be reading this book four nights a week. They can switch their “Just Right” book out every day. If you are tired of hearing the same book read to you, remind them to change their book😊

I plan on calling everyone soon about their child. If you have talked to me already about your child, I will not be calling you. I will share how your child is doing with behavior in class and academics. If you have questions or concerns, now is the time to talk to me😊 We have a great class! Remember we are all on the same team. We want the best education for your child.

Hot Cocoa Café is every Friday. Students who read and practice their math facts four nights a week and have their planner signed will be able to drink hot cocoa in class! I have to say; this is the first time that I have had 90% of the class participate in my hot cocoa café……way to go families!!!! I recommend 10 minutes for math and reading.

The Week of November 18

Dear Classroom Families

Library is every Monday. Please have your child return his or her books for library class.

Book orders are due Nov, 20^th. Our class code is MMJQ3 if you would like to order online.

Mrs. Cheyenne Linstrom will be doing her student teaching this nine weeks with our class.

Our school plans to have a lockdown for A.L.I.C.E training on Dec. 4^th.

We need extra snacks for our snack bucket.

Please ask your child if they need new headphones. Many of our students’ headphones have quit working.

Please keep practicing math facts and reading a ”Just Right” book at home.

The students who have been reading at home have been making impressive gains.

Our lunch time is at 10:45 please feel free to eat lunch with your child. You can bring your lunch or buy a school lunch. Our lost and found is bulging at the seams. Please stop in anytime to check if anything belongs to your child.

Sean Covel, the author of Porter the Hoarder (and movie producer of Napoleon Dynamite) will be here to share his book on November 14^.
^{Every first grader}^{will receive a book. You can have the book autographed by Sean at the BAM bookstore on the 16th.}

Events

11/16 book signing at BAM BOOK STORE
11/14-Author Sean Covel 12:15 in the high school theater Porter the Hoarder ( He is donating a book to every first grade student!
11/15-Picture retakes AM
Book Orders Due 11/20/19
11/27-29 Thanksgiving holiday
10 Elementary Concert
****Science Fair March 5^th and 6^th 😊)This is a wonderful opportunity for you to do a science fair project with your child. Check online sites for ideas. Let me know…we have a mom that will make a lab book for you. I need to give an idea f how many to make.

Kim Johnson

My number is 545-4930 call, text anytime😊 or email

Please look at my website for what is happening in our classroom

[email protected]

Computers: We go to starfall.com, ixl.com. prodigy.com, xtramath.com, play kahoot, spellingcity.com, National Geographic for kids

If you need our passwords ixl, prodigy, spelling city….let me know.

Science: Sound effects, vibrations

***A “Just Right” book, B.E.E. Book (yellow binder) and planner should be coming home with your child every day. They should be reading this book four nights a week. They can switch their “Just Right” book out every day. If you are tired of hearing the same book read to you, remind them to change their book😊

Please stop by to ask about how your child is doing with behavior and academics.

Hot Cocoa Café is every Friday. Students who read and practice their math facts four nights a week will be able to drink hot cocoa in class! I have to say; this is the first time that I have had 90% of the class participate in my hot cocoa café……way to go families!!!! I recommend 10 minutes for math and reading.

The Week of November 11

Ms. Cheyenne Linstrom will be doing her student teaching this nine weeks with our class.

Book orders are due Nov, 20^th. Our class code is MMJQ3 if you would like to order online.

Our school plans to have a lockdown for A.L.I.C.E training on Dec. 4^th. I will read , I’m not Scared, I’m Prepared, this will help me prepare the first graders for this lockdown.

We need extra snacks for our snack bucket. Our snack is every day at 1:45. Many students do not bring a snack. This snack bucket is for every one.

Please ask your child if they need new headphones. Many of our students’ headphones have quit working.

Please keep practicing math facts at home.

Our lunch time is at 10:45 please feel free to eat lunch with your child. You can bring your lunch or buy a school lunch.

Our lost and found is bulging at the seams. Please stop in anytime to check if anything belongs to your child.

Sean Covel, the author of Porter the Hoarder (and movie producer of Napoleon Dynamite) will be here to share his book on November 14^.

^{Every first grader}^{will receive a book. You can have the book autographed by Sean at the BAM book store on the 16th.}

11/11 Veteran’s Day program at 9:00….public is welcome to attend)
11/12- PIPTO pie delivery 1:00
11/14-Author Sean Covel 12:15 in the high school theater Porter the Hoarder ( He is donating a book to every first grade student!
11/15-Picture retakes AM
Book Orders Due
11/27-29 Thanksgiving holiday
10 Elementary Concert
****Science Fair March 5^th and 6^th 😊)This is a wonderful opportunity for you to do a science fair project with your child. Check online for ideas.
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THE WEEK OF November 4

Fall Party: Thank you so much for volunteering your time and goodies for our party! They all had a great time!

New Book rrder will be due NOV. 20....OUR CLASS CODE IS MMJQ3

Events

Dec. 10 Elementary Concert

11/11 Veteran’s Day program (I have not heard confirmation on the program, but it’s usually at 9:00. I will keep you posted….public is welcome)
11/12- PIPTO pie delivery 1:00
11/14-Author Sean Covel 12:15 in the high school theater Porter the Hoarder(He is donating a book to every first grade student!
11/15-Picture retakes AM
11/27-29 Thanksgiving holiday
Science Fair March 5^th and 6^th (You could start think of a project with your child😊)

Book Orders are due the 21. https://clubs.scholastic.com/ Our class code is MMJQ3 if you decide to order online.

HALLOWEEN PARTY WILL BE THE 25^TH! IF YOU ARE BRINGING SOMETHING PLEASE HAVE IT TO THE SCHOOL BY 2:00. If you want to bring something and have not been asked please bring something not listed. So far we have cupcakes, plates, napkins, juice boxes. We have a game. Please feel free to dress up and join us for our party😊

Red Ribbon Week (October 28- November 1) Monday-Comfy Day- Relax in your comfy clothes and take time to do random acts of kindness Tuesday-Outer Space Day- Somewhere something incredible is waiting to be known. Don’t let risky behaviors get in the way. Wednesday-Movie Character Day- “Think happy thoughts.” -Peter Pan Let your positive thoughts lead to positive actions. Thursday-Stuffed Animal Day- We like hugs not drugs. Friday- Patriotic Day- Let’s celebrate making wise decisions for America. Wear your red, white, and blue. Red Ribbon Week Hill City Elementary School Activities (October 28-November 1)

Students will be given red ribbons by their classroom teachers. If students wear their red ribbons all week, they will be given entry forms for the “I wore my red ribbon all week” drawing. There will be 12 winners schoolwide. Drug prevention and healthy lifestyle choices will be emphasized during guidance classes and dress up days. Students may enter the Red Ribbon Week Coloring Contest that will be due on Thursday Oct. 31^st. Prizes will be given out Nov. 1^st. There will be one winner per class and be judged in the middle school. Coloring sheet forms will be in the staff workroom next week for students who want to start working on them. On the turf there will be recess games before school (7:45-8) and at lunch recess (10:55-11:50) where students can win Red Ribbon Week Prizes.

We have snack and milk time at 1:45. If you would like to donate snacks for the class feel free😊

Library is every Monday. Please have your child return his or her books for library class.

Please stop by to ask about how your child is doing in academics.

The month of October, we are going to participate in Race to Read, sponsored by Black Hills Reads. Basically, it’s a challenge to see how many books we as a school and community can read for the month. Once students read a book, they will write their name and title on a strip of paper, and then we will form a chain with all the strips of paper (school will provide strips). Let’s see how long we can make our chain! On Nov. 1^st at 2:15, we will have an ice cream sundae party!

Homecoming is the week of Oct. 14^th, more info later about dress up days….our class color is yellow No school on Oct. 14^th.

The month of October, we are going to participate in Race to Read, sponsored by Black Hills Reads. Basically, it’s a challenge to see how many books we as a school and community can read for the month. Once students read a book, they will write their name and title on a strip of paper, and then we will form a chain with all the strips of paper (school will provide strips). Let’s see how long we can make our chain! On Nov. 1^st at 2:15, we will have an ice cream sundae party!

Homecoming is the week of Oct. 14^th, more info later about dress up days….our class color is yellow No school on Oct. 14^th.

PICTURE DAY SEPTEMBER 20TH

2019-2020 School Year!

Welcome to First Grade! I am excited for school to begin, and I get nine months with each one of you. We are going to have a fabulous year learning and having fun! My name is Kim Johnson, and I have been in the Hill City School District since 2008-2009 school year.

I was raised and attended school in Rapid City, SD. I taught at Horace Mann Elementary and North Middle School in Rapid City for 10 years before moving to the Hill City School System. I was hired out of student teaching to be the librarian at Horace Mann. After two years of teaching and taking classes, I earned my endorsement to be a librarian. I taught Library Media for five years before moving to a fourth-grade position at Horace Mann. In 2000, I started a Masters in Curriculum Instruction and in 2002 graduated. Then in 2002, my reading specialist classes began. In 2004, I was hired to teach 6th reading at North Middle School. I have loved and grown from my experiences in education. I feel teaching is a hobby of mine. I love it!

I have a wonderful family. I am married to Russ Johnson. We have one amazing child and an adventurous dog. Annie is a sophomore in the Hill City High School, and Jett is a rescue dog. I love to teach, garden, and spend time with my students, husband, daughter, and friends.

First grade is an important school year and attendance is important. There are many new things to learn; therefore, we will have fun doing our learning together. Please continue to read and practice math at home; READING is THE BRIDGE THAT CONNECTS ALL THINGS TOGETHER! Bring a smile with you and be ready for a wonderful year!

See you soon,

Mrs. Kim Johnson

Mrs. Kim Johnson's First Grade Happenings!

Homecoming is the week of Oct. 14th, more info later about dress up days….our class color is yellow No school on Oct. 14th.

Homecoming is the week of Oct. 14^th, more info later about dress up days….our class color is yellow No school on Oct. 14^th.