We will learn about some of our nation's symbols. Last week we discussed the American flag. This week, we will learn about the:

• Bald Eagle
• White House
• U.S. Constitution
• Statue of Liberty

1. Games--these are to be played at home and nothing is returned to school.
2. Practice Worksheets--these are to be completed and returned to school by Thursday.

We will stretch words so that we can hear and record all the sounds. We will continue to write complete sentences and space between words.

Students are expected to write at least 3 sentences that focus on one topic.

This week, we will focus on words that end with: _an, _en, and _un.

Each week your child will be given new sight words to read and write. This week's words are:

was      play      and      can      the

Hello! My name is Holly Watts and I teach first grade at Mountain Springs Elementary. This will be my 7^th year to teach. I have taught Kindergarten, 1^st, and 2^nd grades. I received my Early Childhood Education degree from Harding University in 2004 and just completed my Masters in Educational Leadership. I became a teacher because I love kids. Throughout my years of teaching, I have come to the conclusion that being a teacher is the best job in the world. I have the opportunity to learn something new every single day, and oftentimes, my new learning comes from my students. My goal for our kids is to help them become the best that they can be as individuals and as learners. I want our kids to be happy and successful!

·      My husband is named Justin and we have been married for 8 years!

·      Justin and I have two dogs—Tucker and Titus

o   You will hear a lot about my family this year!!

·      I love to run, swim, and go geocaching.

·      I grew up in New Mexico and Colorado.

·      I am a Christian.

·      I have a brother and a sister.

·      My favorite colors are green, red, and purple.

·      I love to go to the movies.