"Happy Monday!" "Don't place a question mark, where God has placed a period." - unknown
NGLS: see above....
1.ELA/Phonics: Complete the worksheet....
2. Math: complete two worksheets - review and reinforcement...
3. ABCya.com  - Click on Abcya.com - Click on Grade 1 - Scroll down to Math skills - click on Money Bingo! - *************Optional***********
3. Readworks.org - Class Code: WWP77X - password: 1234 - Assignment: A Fun Dance Show - Happy reading! - Please complete.....
Reminders:
~ STREAM: upcoming project - if at all possible and able to  - can you save the 4 cardboard cupholders from Dunkin Donuts? - I will be collecting them myself on my every trip to Dunkin. Please continue to send them in  - Thanking you in advance - this will be ongoing for our upcoming project - More info to follow...
~JAR of Hope.org - DMD - Tuesday, April 4th....$2.00 Green Dress Down Day - Thank you for all donations as this is very close to my heart. 
~Calendar Update - no school on Wednesday, April 5th....
~Lip Sync Form - extended  - due Monday, April 17th....
~Read for 30 minutes........ loud and proud...!
........thank you for all that you do.....feel good and stay healthy.....prayers for Ukraine and for the most recent tragedy - for all to find peace and comfort...and for all those in need....enjoy your night......love, Ms. Borik - 

Homework for Tuesday, April 4th.....2023
"Happy Tuesday!......*********************** I wanted to wish you and your families , a very Blessed, Healthy and Happy Easter! - Enjoy your beautiful family and this very special time...!*****************************
~Reminders: 
~~Calendar update: no school tomorrow -Wednesday, April 5th...
~Friday, April 21st......$2.00 Earth day color dress down - 
~April 25th...$2.00 Scratch off Dress Down day......
~STREAM - upcoming project.... if at all possible and able to  - can you save the 4 cardboard cupholders from Dunkin Donuts...? I have been collecting myself - thank you so much - 
~JAR of Hope.org - Thank you so much for your more than generous donations - this is very close to my heart and your thoughtfulness meant so much to me...!!
~Lip Sync - extended form due - Monday, April 17th....
~Read for 30 minutes....... loud and proud.....!!
....thank you for all that you do......feel good and stay healthy.....prayers for Ukraine and for the families involved with the past tragedy - ....and for all those in need......enjoy this special time with your family and enjoy the break....!!! Happy Reading! - Happy Easter - new life...new beginnings!!!! - Happy Easter! love, Ms. Borik - 

Homework for Monday, April 17th....2023
"Happy Monday!" - Welcome Back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I missed you all so much! - It was a beautiful day!
NGLS: see above...
Spelling Words : Focus: Digraphs: Chunks - th, sh, wh and ch...
1. dish                   11. these
2. than                  12.flash
3.chest                 13. ship
4. push                 14. which
5.shine                 15.when
6.such                  16. whip
7.thin                    17. forget
8.chase                18. story
9.white                 19. shore
10. while              20. short

 1. ELA/Writing: Write it! Read it! Create it!
 - Write your spelling words #1 - 5 five times each and then create a sentence for each spelling word.
2. Math - complete the sheet - 
3. WWW.Abcya.com - Click on 1st grade....scroll down to Math games.....scroll down to Money Bingo - Challenge yourself - and have fun!!!! - start with the coins review pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters - then try to move onto bills - have fun~!!!!!
Reminders: 
~12:00 dismissal Friday, April 21st.... (11:55 for Kindergarten and First grade)
~Study for Spelling test - Friday, April 21st.....
~Italian  - tomorrow - 
~Friday, April 21st....$2.00 Earth Day Dolor Dress Down day!!!
~STREAM upcoming project - if at all possible can you save the 4 cupholder cardboard containers and send them in for a STREAM project that we will be doing with the K and Second graders. - thank you so much !
~Read for 30 minutes....... loud and proud....!!
~******************Chapter Book Contest*********** (Optional)
~Please encourage your child to enter Ms. Borik's Annual Chapter Book Contest 2023......! Every year I encourage my students - to read and complete a small summary about the chapter book that they have read. I then ask the students to then have their parents sign the summaries and hand them into me. I then keep a chart within the classroom - to keep track of our 1st place, 2nd place and 3rd place winner. They will each receive a gift certificate to Barnes and Noble - from me!!! I am looking forward to see who my contestants will be for this year. Hope to see everyone try! - Happy Reading...!
~**********If at all possible - I am running a little low on tissues and Baby wipes - if you do not mind - whatever is possible - from you - to share with the class - I would greatly appreciate it.  - thank you so much!
...........thank you for all that you do........ feel good - stay healthy, .....prayers for Ukraine and for all those in need and for all to find peace and comfort.... enjoy your night! - love, Ms. Borik - 

Homework for Tuesday, April 18th....2023
"Happy Tuesday!" - " ...only the soul knows what love is..." - rumi
NGLS: see above
1. ELA/Writing - Write it! Read it! Create it! - 
Write your spelling words  # 6-10 five times each and then create a sentence using each spelling word.
2. Math - complete the sheet - 
3. www.abcya.com - Click on first grade - scroll down to the math games - 
and click on Number Chart - Game - !!
Reminders: 
~12:00 dismissal Friday, April 21st.... (11: 55 for Kindergarten and First grade)
~Study for Spelling test  - Friday, April 21st.....
~Art will be rescheduled for Monday, April 24th....
~Friday, April 21st.... $2.00 Earth Day Color Dress Down Day.
~STREAM Project - if at all possible  - and willing - can you please save the Dunkin Donuts 4 cupholder cartons - we will be using them for our upcoming stream project.
~Read for 30 minutes - loud and proud....!!
~Ms. Borik's Annual Chapter Book Contest! - see above - I hope to see all students participate - great opportunity to share reading experiences!
~If at all possible - I am running a little low on the tissues and baby wipes - only if you are able  - can you please replenish our supply - thank you - 
~thank you for all that you do......feel good and stay healthy.....prayers for Ukraine and all those in need........thank you for all that you do......enjoy your night - love, Ms. Borik - 

Homework for Wednesday, April 19th....2023
"Happy Wednesday!" - "There is only one happiness in life; to love and be loved....george sand - 
NGLS: see above....
1.ELA/ Writing - Write it! Read it! Create it!
Write your spelling words # 11 - 15 five times each and create a sentence for each word.
2. Math - complete the worksheet - PLEASE encourage your child to read all word problems - have them explain to you the steps of regrouping !!
3. Abcya.com - Click on grade 1...... scroll down to Math Games - click on Number Ninja - Have fun with your odd and even numbers - Remember if it is a double digit number - only look at the number in the ones column to see if it is odd or even - or use your ten frames and find out if each number has a partner to dance with - if not he is the ODD MAN OUT!! - Have fun!
Reminders:
~12:00 dismissal for Friday, April 21st..... (11:55 for K and First grade)
~Study for spelling test - Friday, April 21st............
~No Gym tomorrow - (due to State Testing) it will be rescheduled for Friday, April 21st.......
~Art is  rescheduled for Monday, April 24th....
~Friday, April 21st....$2.00 Earth Day Color Dress Down Day - 
~Stream project  -see above - 
~Read for 30 minutes...... loud and proud....!!
~Chapter Book Contest - Optional - ! - See all instructions above - 
....thank you for all that you do....... feel good and stay healthy......prayers for Ukraine and for all those in need.......enjoy your night.....thank you again - love, Ms. Borik - 
Homework for Thursday, April 20th.....2023
"Happy Thursday!" - "I've got nothing to do today, but smile.." - simon and garfunkel - 
NGLS: see above...
1. ELA/Writing - Write it! Read it! Create it!
Write the spelling words - #16-20 five times each and then create a sentence for each word.
2. Math - complete the sheet - 
3. Abcya.com - Click on Grade 1...... scroll down to Math games - click on Monster Mansion Match - Game - Have fun! - Choose either addition or subtraction - for a challenge try using facts from your memory!
Reminders: 
~12:00 dismissal for Friday, April 21st.... (K and 1st grade 11:55) 
~Study for Spelling test - Friday, April 21st...
~Gym tomorrow - due to state testing....Gym Friday, April 21st...
~Art rescheduled for Monday, April 24th.....due to state testing...
~Friday, April 21st....$2.00 Earth Day Color Dress Down day
~STREAM project - ongoing....if at all possible can you save the 4 cardboard cupholder from Dunkin Donuts - and send them in with your child for our upcoming STREAM project - thank you so much - 
~Read for 30 minutes........ loud and proud....!
~Chapter Book Contest -optional.......see post from Monday, April 17th.....Hope to see everyone participating...!
~Father Daughter Dance - Form returned by Friday, May 5th....
....thank you for all that you do......feel good and stay healthy......prayers for Ukraine and all those in need....enjoy your night - Ms. Borik - 

Homework for Friday, April 21st.....2023
"Happy Friday!" - " Today will never come again...be a blessing, be a friend....encourage someone.....take time to care, Let your words heal...." - spiritually thinking... - 
NGLS: see above....
Reminders: 
~Spelling test !! - Due to a crazy half of day - and many schedule changes that took place this week - ( state testing) - and Earth Day and a Bus Drill ! - I am rescheduling this weeks words for next Friday 's spelling test.  - you have an extra week  to study!
~Art was rescheduled for Monday, April 24th.....due to state testing....
~Chapter Book Contest !! - optional see post from Monday, April 17th....hope to see everyone participate! - 
~Read for 30 minutes .....loud and proud....!!
~Father Daughter Dance - form returned by May 5th......
....thank you for all that you do ....... feel good and stay healthy......prayers for Ukraine and all those in need.........enjoy your weekend...happy reading! - love, Ms. Borik - 

Homework for Monday, April 24th.....2023
"Happy Monday!" - " faith...always believe....hope...hope for what is to come...love....love with all your soul..!" - author unknown - 
NGLS:
NY1.RF.3 I can decode grade level words using phonetic strategies.
NY1.R.4 I can read developmentally age appropriate texts.
NY1.R.2 I can retell a text using the strategy of sequencing.
NY1.R.7 I can use illustrations and details in informational texts to discuss story topics.
NY1.W.2 I can write about a topic and include details to support the main idea.
NY1.W.1 I can write a fact or an opinion.
NY1.NBT.4 I can count mixed coins using a collection of dimes, nickels and pennies for cent values.
NY1. MD.A.1 I can order 3 objects by length compare length using standard and non standard units.
NY1.MD.B.3 I can tell and write time in hours and half hours using analog and digital clocks.
NY1.MD.C.4 I can organize, represent and interpret data.
Spelling Words - please see last weeks words - as we will be assessed on these words this coming Friday, April 28th...
1. ELA/Phonics:  - please complete both sides of the Phonics packet for tonight.
2. Math - Please complete the Math packet for tonight. Please encourage your child to read every question out loud. - 
3. Read for 30 minutes: loud and proud.......!!
Reminders: 
~Spelling test - this upcoming Friday - using last weeks words - Friday, April 28th...
~STREAM was rescheduled for Friday, April 28th....
~Chapter Book Contest!!!! - optional - please see the post from Monday, April 17th....... - hope everyone will be a participant - happy reading!
~Father Daughter Dance - Form returned by May 5th....
**********$2.00 Scratch Off Dress Down - tomorrow - Tuesday, April 25th....******
~Italian - tomorrow - 
............thank you for all that you do........feel good and stay healthy......prayers for Ukraine and for all those in need......enjoy your night - love, Ms. Borik - 

Homework for Tuesday, April 25th....2023
"Happy Tuesday!" - "...help me  to stand strong against criticism and learn to walk in love always..."..t.tebow...
NGLS: see above....
1. ELA/Phonics - complete the packet...
2. Math - complete the packet...telling time!
3. Readworks.org - 
Reminders: 
~Spelling test - Friday, April 28th......
~STREAM - rescheduled due to state testing....Friday, April 28th....
~Chapter Book Contest - optional - hope to see all participate - ongoing until the last day of school - see post from Monday, April 17th....
~Father/Daughter Dance form returned by May 5th....
~Art - tomorrow - 
~Read for 30 minutes ...... loud and proud....!!
~Coins for Autism - service activity - all donations goes towards the Autism foundation - thank you for all donations....
.....thank you for all that you do.......feel good and stay healthy.....prayers for Ukraine and all those in need.....enjoy your night ....happy reading! - love, Ms. Borik - 

Homework for Wednesday, April 26th......2023
"Happy Wednesday!" - "Among the things that you can give and still keep are your word, your smile and a grateful heart...." - ziglor - 
NGLS: see above....
1. ELA/Phonics - complete the packet - 
2. Math - complete the packet - 
3. Read for 30 minutes...... loud and proud....!
Reminders: 
~ Spelling test - Friday, April 28th.....
~Gym - tomorrow - 
~Chapter Book Contest - optional - I would love to see all participate if possible -~Coins for Autism - service activity - all donations goes towards the Autism foundation. - thank you for all donations.
~Father/ Daughter Dance - form returned by May 5th....
...thank you for alll that you do........ feel good and stay healthy....prayers for Ukraine and all those in need.......enjoy your night....happy reading! -Ms. Borik - 

Homework for Thursday, April 27th...
"Happy Thursday!" -
NGLS: see above....
1. ELA/Phonics- complete the packet - 
2. Math - complete the packet
3. Read for 30 minutes....... loud and proud
Reminders: 
~Study for Spelling test - last weeks words - Friday, April 28th....
~$2.00 Blue Dress Down tomorrow - Friday, April 28th....
~Chapter Book Contest - ongoing.....optional.....happy reading!
~Coins for Autism - service activity - all donations go towards the Autism foundation.
~Father /Daughter Dance- form returned by May 5th...
~Scholastic Book Club - Class Code: VC8V4  -all order online - due by Friday, May 12th....I will close the window on that day - thank you so much if you have already ordered - all orders help us to obtain books for our classroom library!
....thank you for all that you do.....feel good and stay healthy.....prayers for Ukraine and for all those in need.....enjoy your night....love, Ms. Borik - 

Homework for Friday, April 28th.....2023
"Happy Friday!"  - "There is no place in my soul, no corner of my character, where God is not...." ~unknown
Reminders: 
~Chapter Book Contest - ongoing- until the last day of school - optional! - Hope to see everyone participate in this reading experience! - 
~Father/Daughter Dance - form returned by  May 5th....
~Scholastic Book Club  - Class Code: VC8V4  - all orders online due by Friday, May 12th......I will close the window that day - thank you for your orders if you have already done so.....all online orders - help us to obtain free books for our classroom library! - thank you so much!
~STREAM - Monday, May 1st......
........thank you for all that you do.....feel good...stay healthy ....prayers for Ukraine and all those in need - .........enjoy your weekend..... love, Ms. Borik -