Monday, April 13, 2020

Phonics and Sight Words Practice


My readers enjoy Jack Hartmann's videos because they are fun and engaging. They always include catchy music and movements that kids can easily follow.  Visit his Kids Music Channel on You Tube for some fun ways to practice sight words and phonics skills.  His tunes are very catchy!  You just may catch yourself singing them long after the videos are over! 




jack hartmann phonics youtube channels
I also discovered this wonderful document with some great ideas to practice sight words at home.


 Check it out and leave a comment if you try any of these ideas!

~peace~
Mrs. Dryzal

Tuesday, April 7, 2020

Learning Sites

This image is from Totally Terrific in Texas .  I thought you may find it to be a useful resource for finding some wonderful, free activities to do at home with your child.  Starfall is always a big hit with first graders.  Fact Monster has some great flashcard practice, too.    Vooks is also a great place to visit to listen to story books online.    Don't forget to practice sight words with Jack Hartmann on his Kid's Music Channel on You Tube.   Go Noodle is also a great way to exercise, dance, and just have fun!  Stay safe, stay home and wash your hands!

~peace~
Mrs. Dryzal

Friday, April 3, 2020

Everyday Math Resources








Book


We use Everyday Mathematics Edition Four in first grade.  Here is a link to the parent resource page :


The page gives information on homework, goals for each unit and even how to play the games we use in class at home.  I hope you find this information useful.

~peace~
Mrs. Dryzal


Monday, March 16, 2020

Best Wishes to Miss Williams!


On March 13th, 2020, we said our good-byes and offered well wishes to our IUP student teacher, Miss Williams.  We made her a fingerprint tree, a book of advice for teachers and shared cookies in celebration.  We wish her all the best.  We will miss sharing our days with her in Room 22.  





~peace~
Mrs. Dryzal

Sunday, August 18, 2019

Welcome to Mrs. Dryzal's First Grade at Johnstown Elementary

Our Hallway Display Area
Welcome Families and Friends!
 

Welcome to First Grade!  I am looking forward to an exciting, productive, and rewarding year with your child.  This year begins my 25th year of teaching.  Most of my years have been spent teaching first grade.  I grew up in Johnstown and am a proud graduate of the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown.  I am married with two children, a ninth grader and a college junior, who keep me busy outside of the school day. 



We will be learning many interesting things in First Grade.  The children will learn to read and write and to use reading and writing to share their learning with their peers.  All children will write every day.  Writing will be sent home with your child, as well as keep in a portfolio that will be sent home at the end of the year.  It's a fantastic way to see the growth your child made throughout the school year.



Each child is also expected to complete homework each night.  Homework consists of 20 minutes of reading from the current Reading Roots story.  That homework will begin the second week of school.  The children will also have Math homework on a regular basis. 



Your child will be bringing home a D.O.T. (Daily Organizational Tool)Binder.  The binder is to be taken home each afternoon and returned the following morning. Each Friday, I will fill out the Weekly Behavior Chart inside the D.O.T. Binder.  Please discuss the chart with your child, initial it, and return it with your child on Monday. 



I would also like to request that each student bring in one box of tissues for classroom use.  It would be greatly appreciated.  Our classroom is always in need of other supplies, as well.  If you are interested in donating other items, please contact me.  Our wish list is available online at http://mrsdryzal.blogspot.com by searching wish list on the search bar. 



I am looking forward to being a partner in education with you and your child.  Together we can make the 2019-2020 school year a successful and rewarding year.  Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns you may have during the school year.  The best ways to reach me are by writing a note in the D.O.T. Binder  or via email at ldryzal@gjsd.net.   You may also leave a message with the school secretary at any time and I will return your call as soon as possible. 



Our classroom has a blog.  You can visit it to read about class news, upcoming events, announcements, view important web links, view photos of our classroom, see our work ,find parent resources and much more.  The address is http://mrsdryzal.blogspot.com 



You can also sign up for Remind.  Remind is a free service that lets me send quick messages via text, push notifications, or email to everyone involved with the class. We’ll be able to stay in touch without revealing our personal contact information. Signing up for my messages on Remind is easy.   Text my class code @dryzal to 81010 or download the Remind App and add @dryzal as our class code when prompted. 





                                                          Sincerely,

                                                          Lisa M. Dryzal







D.O.T.(Daily Organizational Tool) Binders

The D.O.T. (Daily Organizational Tool)notebook contains the sections listed below. Entries are made daily so please look at all of the sections, especially the Parent/Teacher Communication section. Please see that your child returns this notebook daily.



Monthly Calendar


The calendar will have important dates and reminders of special events at our school, birthdays of our children, and other important information.


 .Super Duper Work to Keep

This folder will contain super duper work done by your "smart brained kid." Please remove it nightly and discuss it with your child. After you have "oooed and ahhhed" over it, I'm sure you'll want to show off this work on the refrigerator. ENJOY!!!
 
Important Notes/Absentee Excuses
This folder will contain any notes from school, notes from our Principal, school district as well as classroom information, etc.

This folder is also for sending excuses to school when your child is ill. If a doctor has seen your child, please send notification of that as well.


 Homework

This folder will contain homework papers.   Please return them in the same pocket. Your child will also have reading homework on a nightly basis.  This will be separate from the D.O.T. notebook, since not all first grades use this system. 


 Weekly Behavior Chart

This section will have a copy of a weekly behavior chart.  I will fill in the chart on Fridays according to the behavior of your child for the week.  Please be sure to sign the chart each weekend.  I will check charts on Mondays.  
   

Specials Schedule

You will also find a copy of our specials schedule for quick reference. 

Feel free to call, send in a note or
e-mail

me with any questions about the D.O.T. notebooks. 

~peace~
Mrs. Dryzal

Sunday, October 8, 2017

Tales with Tails October Visit Pictures


Jack, an English Sheepdog, visited our Writing Class on Friday afternoon.  We did a meet and greet today to familiarize the students with the dogs who will be visiting our classrooms each month.  During the next visit, students will read to our visitor.  They are quite excited for the next visit. 
 




Thanks for stopping by! 

~peace~
Mrs. Dryzal