Week of May 13-17

Spelling Words 

Lord  start  sort  horse

far  chore  more  hard  part

jar   an   were  his

Bible Memory Verse

“A friend loves at all times.” Proverbs 17:17a

Happy Birthday!

Mishia - May 8th     Mitsuo - May 14

Susan - May 24  Jarin - May29

Field Trip

Our first grade class field trip will be on May 24th, Friday. We will be going to the zoo at Kodomono Kuni. We will go to the zoo in the morning, eat lunch together outside, then go to the Wonder Museum in the afternoon. I hope that the parents can join us for the field trip. PLEASE CHECK THE PAPER IN THE FRIDAY FOLDER. It is the permission slip and more information!!!

Please send ¥180 AND the permission slip with your child to school!!

Terra Nova

Terra Nova

The online scores for the Terra Nova Standardized Testing has arrived! You will be getting a sheet home today in the Friday Folder that explains how to access the Terra Nova scores. It is a bit complicated so here are some more detailed instructions. Please remember, you will be getting a paper copy in a few weeks so if you cannot access it do not worry.

ご父兄の皆様

先日行われたTerraNovaのテスト結果が下記方法で見る事ができます。

1.  インターネットで http://acsi.ctb.com のサイトへアクセスします。

2. ”ACSI Data Online for Parents”と書かれた方の”Login”を選択します。

3. 右真ん中部分の黄色い"New User"と書かれた場所を選択します。

4. Activation Codeを入力します。

5. その他のUsernameやPasswordを設定します。

6. Your children の "Spring 2013, Grade:1"をクリックすると Terra Novaの結果を開く事ができます. 

Please contact me if you have any questions!

Reading Campaign

The Reading Campaign is a month long celebration of reading at OCSI. This year the dates are from May 7th, Tuesday - June 7th, Friday. Students will

• read from a variety of genres
• complete AR tests
• increase comprehension
• increase vocabulary
• read for longer periods of time
• read more often
• grow in the enjoyment of books
• collect fun prizes!

Different genres: nonfiction, fantasy/science fiction, fairy tale/folk tale, mystery, animal stories, historical fiction, biography, realistic fiction, sports, and award winners. 

Here's how it works:

Choose a book from one of the genres. Read 3 books in that genre and pass the AR tests. Collect a Level 1 Prize!

Choose another genre, then read and pass the AR tests on three books. Collect another Level 1 Prize!

After 5 genres - collect a Level 2 Prize!

After 10 genres - collect a GRAND PRIZE!!

Good luck and happy reading!!

(Parents - you do not have to do anything at home except encourage your child to read, read, read!)

This is the form the students will carry with them to list the books read and test taken. Please make sure they keep it in their folder so it gets returned to school every day!

Week of May 7-10

No School on Monday May 6th!

Spelling Words (review)

that  what  this with which  

then  when  white where  

path  put  each  down

Bible Memory Verse

“O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth.”

Psalm 8:1

Important information:

Field Trip

Our first grade class field trip will be on May 24th, Friday. We will be going to the zoo at Kodomono Kuni. We will go to the zoo in the morning, eat lunch together outside, then go to the Wonder Museum in the afternoon. I hope that the parents can join us for the field trip. We will be sending out more information next week in the Friday Folder. 

Terra Nova

The online scores for the Terra Nova Standardized Testing has arrived! You will be getting a sheet home today in the Friday Folder that explains how to access the Terra Nova scores. It is a bit complicated so I will try to put more detailed explanations on my website. Please remember, you will be getting a paper copy in a few weeks so if you cannot access it do not worry.

Reading Campaign

 The month of May is where OCSI celebrates reading! We will be having a reading campaign. The students are going to read 3 books of a different genre, take the AR test, and if they pass, they will get a prize. I am sending home to form today. You do not have to do anything at home, except to encourage your child to read, read, read!

 Have a good Golden Weekend!!

Week of April 29-May3

Bible Memory Verse

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.”

Proverbs 3:5-6

Spelling Words

took food foot soon

play  class  fly  glad

pray  dress  trust  frame

smile  stop  sleep  snack

wish  shape  much  child

Week of April 22-26

Bible Memory Verse

“The Lord is my light and my salvation - whom shall I fear?”

Psalm 27: 1b

Spelling Words

wish  child  she  push

shape  check  shell  much

fish  chips  been now

New Class Pet

Our class has a new pet! Meet our tadpoles - rescued from a ditch on school campus after it rained. This whole year in first grade we have been learning all about life cycles and now we get to see it in action!

Week of April 15-19

Bible Memory Verse

“Man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart.”

1 Samuel 16:7b

Spelling Words

star scat sleep skate

space spell smile snack

swim stop could its

Information for Field Day!

A few reminders:

1. Field Day Activities are scheduled to begin at 8:45 and end around 11am. Parents please come and cheer us on!

2. Wear a hat, "Friendship Friday" t-shirts or play clothes. 

3. Bring a bottle of water

4. After the activities are done, the elementary students will walk over to the park, Seraen no Mori for a picnic and time to play.

5. Students should bring a home lunch and a NO sugar drink.

6. Rollerskates and roller blades may be brought to the park but be sure to have helmet, kneepads and other safety equipment.

7. Bring sunscreen and USE IT!!

8. Parents are free to take your child home after lunch at the park but only AFTER you have notified the teacher and the office. 

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