Mrs. Schnyder and Mrs. Lewis

Tiger's Tale 5/13/08

Homework

Last week of homework!!!  Please have your child return it Friday.

Field Day

Field Day is TOMORROW, Wednesday, May 14th.  Please have your child bring a water bottle with his/her name on it and a hat.  The children should have sunscreen applied before coming to school.  If you are volunteering to help out on field day, it would be in your best interest to arrive by 8:30 A.M.  You need to go straight to the gym to pick your activity and instruction card up.  The earlier you arrive, the better the activity you get to choose!!  Thanks for everything!!

Tritt Staff Softball Game

The Tritt staff softball game for Relay for Life is being held TOMORROW, Wednesday, May 14th.  Tickets are $2.00 each or 3 for $5.00.  We hope to see you all there!!

Lunch Times for Wednesday, Thursday, & Friday

Due to the field day schedules for the next 2 days, our lunch times have changed.  Wednesday we will eat lunch from 12:08-12:38.  Thursday we will eat lunch from 11:35-12:05.

On Friday we will help out Mrs. Swierski's 5th grade class by switching times with them.  They are going on a tour of High Tower and will not be back before their normal lunch time.  We will eat lunch from 10:55-11:25 on Friday.

Tardy Busters

Let's work hard to be on time every morning this week!

Math Fact Practice

Please take time to continue working with your children on these addition facts with sums to 20 and their related subtraction facts.  Our goal is proficiency, as well as, timeliness.    

Bank Day at Tritt

I was mistaken last week, we will have bank day Tomorrow, Wednesday, May 14th and next Wednesday, May 21st from 7:20 A.M. - 7:55 A.M. 

Specials

Monday                    P.E.

Tuesday                   P.E.

Wednesday               Art (No Specials----Field Day)

Thursday                  P.E. (No Specials----Field Day)

Friday                      P.E.

Monday                    P.E.

Tuesday                   Music

Wednesday              P.E.

Thursday                 P.E.

Friday                     Last Day of School---No Specials

5/6/08 Tiger's Tale

Homework

Sorry for the homework mix up this week.  Just have your child complete the writing portion and the reading log.  Please have your child return these on Friday.

Mexican Fiesta Rotations

We began our study of Mexico today.  The children will be rotating through every first grade classroom to learn about different aspects of the Mexican culture/lifestyle. 

Some students have not brought in a brown paper grocery bag and/or a 2 liter bottle of grape or orange soda, or lemonade.  We are still in need of these donations.  Please send them in tomorrow, Wednesday, May 7th.

Thanks for your support!

Zoo Field Trip

Thank you to all of our volunteers!  We appreciate you taking your time to go with us, allowing the kids to have a wonderful experience.    

Author's Tea

Our Author's Tea is scheduled for Monday, May 12th from 8:00-9:00.  We are seeking volunteers who would like to bring in breakfast goodies and juices (similar to our Thanksgiving reception).

We need:

2 large bottles of orange juice

fruit

muffins

donuts

pastries

Let me know what you'd like to bring, and I'll confirm with you Friday.

Tardy Busters

Let's work hard to be on time every morning this week!

Math Fact Practice

Please take time to continue working with your children on these addition facts with sums to 20 and their related subtraction facts.  Our goal is proficiency, as well as, timeliness.    

Bank Day at Tritt

Last bank day at Tritt is tomorrow, Wednesday, May 7th.  Don't miss out!  Deposits are accepted between 7:20 A.M. and 7:55 A.M. only.  If you have any questions about this program offered at Tritt, by Washington Mutual, email me and I'll send you more information.   

Specials

Monday                    Art

Tuesday                   P.E.

Wednesday               P.E.

Thursday                  P.E.

Friday                      Music

Monday                    P.E.

Tuesday                   P.E.

Media Center 

Monday, 5/5            ALL books were due yesterday!  Look around and send them in ASAP.  Thanks!

Tiger's Tale 4/29/08

Homework

Homework packets are due on Friday morning.

Zoo Field Trip

Our field trip is scheduled for THIS Thursday, May 1st.  We will be leaving by 9:00 A.M., and we will return by 1:45 P.M.  Please make sure you sunscreen your child before sending him/her to school on Thursday.  Also, please make sure he/she is wearing tennis shoes/sneakers with socks.  If your child has a Tritt shirt, we'd like for him/her to wear it on Thursday as well.  You can also send a hat if you'd like. 

Please make sure to send in a lunch if you're signed up.  There will not be a cooler to store lunches or drinks, so pack accordingly.  Lunches need to be in disposable bags.  Chaperone will be carrying student lunches, so please don't over pack.  The following students have signed up to bring their lunch from home:  Rose Calnan, Brody Hartman, Lauren Kogan, Lauren Matacunas, Chloe Rueckert, and Sydney Sanders.  Chaperone need to bring their own lunches as well.

The following parents have volunteered to chaperone:  Atherton, Calnan, Cardin, Giles, Hartman, Kogan, Matacunas, Rowe, Rueckert, and Walsh.  We sent home the chaperone information letter today.  Please read it very carefully for detailed information and helpful suggestions. 

CRCT

We made it!!  The kids worked hard and did a great job.  Thank you for your assistance during testing last week.  We couldn't have done it without all of you.

Field Day T-Shirts

Thanks for your support!

RFL Carnival Wristbands

What a turn out for a fabulously fun afternoon!  Thanks for your support!!   

Author's Tea

Our Author's Tea is scheduled for Monday, May 12th from 8:00-9:00.  We are seeking volunteers who would like to bring in breakfast goodies and juices (similar to our Thanksgiving reception).

We need:

2 large bottles each of apple juice and orange juice

fruit

mini bagels w/cream cheese

muffins

donuts

pastries

Let me know what you'd like to bring, and I'll confirm with you next week.

Mexican Fiesta Rotations

We will begin our study of Mexico next week.  The children will be rotating through every first grade classroom to learn about different aspects of the Mexican culture/lifestyle.  If you have any mexican artifacts you'd like to share with our class, we'd love it!!

We need each student to bring in a 2 liter bottle of grape or orange soda, or lemonade.  Caffeine free is what we're looking for. 

We also need each student to bring in a paper grocery bag for one of the rooms. 

Please send these things in by THIS Monday, May 5th.  Thanks for your support!

We need 2 volunteers to come in on Friday, May 9th from 1:15-2:00 to help make quesadillas for our kids.  Let me know if you're interested, asap. 

Thanks for your support!

Tardy Busters

Let's work hard to be on time every morning this week!

Math Fact Practice

Please take time to continue working with your children on these addition facts with sums to 20 and their related subtraction facts.  Our goal is proficiency, as well as, timeliness.    

Bank Day at Tritt

Bank day at Tritt continues THIS, Wednesday, April 30th.  Don't miss out!  Deposits are accepted between 7:20 A.M. and 7:55 A.M. only.  If you have any questions about this program offered at Tritt, by Washington Mutual, email me and I'll send you more information.   

Specials

Monday                    P.E.

Tuesday                   P.E.

Wednesday               Music

Thursday                  Field Trip

Friday                      P.E.

Monday                    Art

Tuesday                   P.E.

Media Center 

Monday, 4/28           Check out

Friday, 5/2               Last day for check out

Monday, 5/5            ALL books due today!

Tiger's Tale 4/21/08

Homework

No homework this week.  Please have you child read at least 20 minutes each night.  We'd also appreciate your assistance with getting them to bed early, eating a healthy breakfast, and packing a healthy snack.

Field Day T-Shirts

Field Day t-shirt order forms are due in tomorrow, April 22nd.  Any order turned in after that will not be processed.  T-shirts are $12.00 each.

RFL Carnival Wristbands

Tritt's Relay for Life Carnival is this Thursday, April 24th from 3:00-6:00 P.M.  Wristbands are on sale TOMORROW for $12.00 and allow for unlimited "rides".  The "rides" are the big blow up/bouncy things.  Tickets and wristbands may also be purchased on site Thursday.  Food and drinks will also be available for purchase at the carnival.  All proceeds go to the American Cancer Society. 

CRCT

The CRCT testing begins THIS Wednesday, April 23rd.  The testing schedule is from 8-10:30 A.M. Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday of this week for 1st grade.  If students are absent during the normal testing days, make-ups will be administered Monday and Tuesday next week.  Please be aware:  Your child must be at school on time every day during testing.  Students will not be allowed to check-in until after 10:30 during testing, if they are tardy.  Also make sure your child gets a good night's sleep every night and a healthy breakfast each morning before coming to school.  Remember, breakfast is the meal that will get the brain going.  This is not a stressful situation in our class, please do not put any stress on your child at home.  Relaxation and self-confidence are key in testing well.  Thanks for everything!!

Zoo Field Trip

Permission slips and money envelopes were sent home last week for our May 1st field trip to the Atlanta Zoo.  The following parents have volunteered to chaperone:  Atherton, Calnan, Cardin, Giles, Hartman, Kogan, Matacunas, Rueckert, and Walsh.  We have room for 1 more volunteer.  Please read information sheet carefully for details.  Return student permission slip and envelope as soon as you can. 

Spring Pictures

Spring picture packets were sent home last week with your student.  These were not prepaid photo packages. Pictures and/or money are due back by THIS Friday, April 25th.  Thanks!

Author's Tea

We have our Author's Tea scheduled for Monday, May 12th from 8:00-9:00.  We will be soliciting for volunteers to bring in breakfast goodies and juices (similar to our Thanksgiving reception).  Look for more information next week, after CRCT testing.   

Tardy Busters

We did it, again!!  Let's work hard to be on time every morning this week as well.

Math Fact Practice

Please take time to continue working with your children on these addition facts with sums to 20 and their related subtraction facts.  Our goal is proficiency, as well as, timeliness.    

Bank Day at Tritt

Bank day at Tritt continues THIS, Wednesday, April 23rd.  Don't miss out!  Deposits are accepted between 7:20 A.M. and 7:55 A.M. only.  If you have any questions about this program offered at Tritt, by Washington Mutual, email me and I'll send you more information.   

Specials

Monday                    Music

Tuesday                   P.E.

Wednesday               P.E.

Thursday                  Art

Friday                      P.E.

Monday                    P.E.

Tuesday                   P.E.

Media Center 

Monday, 4/21           Check out

Friday, 4/25             Check out

Monday, 4/28           Check out

Friday, 5/2               Check out

Tiger's Tale 4/16/08

Homework

Please return homework Friday morning.

Zoo Field Trip

Permission slips and money envelopes were sent home yesterday for our May 1st field trip to the Atlanta Zoo.  We can take up to 10 parent volunteers.  Please read information sheet carefully for details.  Return student permission slip and envelope as soon as you can. 

Spring Pictures

Spring picture packets were sent home yesterday with your student.  These were not prepaid photo packages.  If you would like to purchase the entire package, send your check in by Friday and get $2.00 off.  If you only want to purchase part of the package, take what you want out, write a check for the correct amount, and then send the unwanted photos and check back in the envelope.  Please be prompt with your returns.  Thanks!

Author's Tea

We have our Author's Tea scheduled for Monday, May 12th from 8:00-9:00.  We will be soliciting for volunteers to bring in breakfast goodies and juices (similar to our Thanksgiving reception).  Look for    

Tardy Busters

We did it!!  Let's work hard to be on time every morning this week and do it again!

CRCT

The CRCT testing will begin next Wednesday, April 23rd.  The testing schedule is from 8-10 A.M. Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday of that week for 1st grade.  If students are absent during the normal testing days, make-ups will be administered Monday and Tuesday the following week.  Please be aware:  Your child must be at school on time every day during testing.  Students will not be allowed to check-in until after 10:00 during testing, if they are tardy.  Also make sure your child gets a good night's sleep every night and a healthy breakfast each morning before coming to school.  Please remember, breakfast is the meal that will get the brain going.  This is not a stressful situation in our class, please do not put any stress on your child at home.  Relaxation and self-confidence are key in testing well.  Thanks for everything!!

Math Fact Practice

Please take time to continue working with your children on these addition facts with sums to 20 and their related subtraction facts.  Our goal is proficiency, as well as, timeliness.    

Bank Day at Tritt

Bank day at Tritt continued yesterday, Wednesday, April 15th.  Don't miss out next week.  Deposits are accepted between 7:20 A.M. and 7:55 A.M. only.  If you have any questions about this program offered at Tritt, by Washington Mutual, email me and I'll send you more information.   

Specials

Monday                     P.E.

Tuesday                    Art

Wednesday               P.E.

Thursday                  P.E.

Friday                      P.E.

Monday                    Music

Tuesday                   P.E.

Media Center 

Monday, 4/14           Check out

Friday, 4/18             Check out

Monday, 4/21           Check out

Friday, 4/25             Check out

Tiger's Tale 4/1/08

Homework

Please notice the different homework packet this week.  These are the types of questions/formats the students will experience during the CRCT in a couple of weeks.  Please read and follow the directions stapled to the front of the packet.  It won't hurt to continue to read 20 minutes each night, but there is no reading graph this week.  Please return homework Friday morning.

Crazy Hair Day

Crazy Hair Day is this Friday, April 4th.  As if Friday won't be crazy enough, your child may come to school with a crazy hair style.

Hat Day

Hat Day is this Thursday, April 3rd.  Students can bring $1.00 in anytime between now and then.  All proceeds go to benefit the American Cancer Society.  Participation is voluntary, not mandetory.

Fox Field Trip

Thank you for helping us to have the best dressed class, not only at Tritt, but at the Fox, as well.  The students were absolutely perfect, and they seemed to all have a wonderful time.    

Tardy Busters

Let's work hard to be on time every morning this week and earn the Golden Clock!

Spring Break

Spring Break begins this Friday, April 4th at 2:25 P.M.  We will return on Monday, April 14th at 7:55 A.M.  Have a safe and restful break!!

CRCT

The CRCT will begin Wednesday, April 23rd.  The testing schedule is from 8-10 A.M. Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday for 1st grade.  If students are absent during the normal testing days, make-ups will be administered Monday and Tuesday the following week.  Please be aware:  Your child must be at school on time every day during testing.  Students will not be allowed to check-in until after 10:00 during testing, if they are tardy.  Also make sure your child gets a good night's sleep every night and a healthy breakfast each morning before coming to school.  Please remember, breakfast is the meal that will get the brain going.  Thanks for everthing!!

Math Fact Practice

Please take time to continue working with your children on these addition facts with sums to 20 and their related subtraction facts.  Our goal is proficiency, as well as, timeliness.    

Bank Day at Tritt

Bank day at Tritt continues tomorrow, Wednesday, April 2nd.  Deposits are accepted between 7:20 A.M. and 7:55 A.M. only.  If you have any questions about this program offered at Tritt, by Washington Mutual, email me and I'll send you more information.   

Specials

Monday                     P.E.

Tuesday                    P.E.

Wednesday               P.E.

Thursday                  Music

Friday                      P.E.

Monday, (4/14)         P.E.

Tuesday, (4/15)        Art

Media Center 

Monday, 3/31           Check out

Friday, 4/4               Check out

Monday, 4/14           Check out

Friday, 4/18             Check out

Tiger's Tale 3/24/08

Homework

Please complete and return packet on Friday.

Wellness Score Cards

The wellness scorecards that were sent home last Monday, were due back today.  Thanks to everyone who participated.  Two winners will be chosen from each grade level.

Report Cards

Report cards were sent home last Thursday.  Please send the signature card inside the unsealed envelope back by tomorrow.  We are still missing 4 envelopes/cards.  Thanks!!

Fox Field Trip

Our first grade field trip to the Fox Theater in Downtown Atlanta is NEXT Monday, March 31st.  Please have your child wear "dressy" clothes for this event.  If your child signed up to bring a lunch from home, don't forget to send it.  Thanks!!      

Tardy Busters

Let's work hard to be on time every morning this week and earn the Golden Clock!

Math Fact Practice

Please take time to continue working with your children on these addition facts with sums to 20 and their related subtraction facts.  Our goal is proficiency, as well as, timeliness.    

Bank Day at Tritt

Bank day at Tritt continues THIS Wednesday, March 26th.  Deposits are accepted between 7:20 A.M. and 7:55 A.M. only.  If you have any questions about this program offered at Tritt, by Washington Mutual, email me and I'll send you more information.   

Specials

Monday                     P.E.

Tuesday                    Music

Wednesday               P.E.

Thursday                  P.E.

Friday                      Art

Monday                    P.E.

Tuesday                   P.E.

Media Center 

Friday, 3/28             Check out

Monday, 3/31           Check out

Friday, 4/4               Check out

Monday, 4/14           Check out

Friday, 4/18             Check out

Tiger's Tale 3/18/08

Wellness Cards

The cafeteria sent home some cards to promote wellness. Please fill them in starting Monday (3/17) and return next Monday (3/24). Please sign your name at the bottom of the card. They will have two winners from each grade level.We have discussed these cards with the children, so they know what to do.

Homework

Please complete and return packet on Friday.

Report Cards

Report cards will be sent home THIS Thursday, March 20th.      

Tritt's Spring Book Fair

The students filled out their own wish lists yesterday.  Remember, you don't have to come in any more to purchase from the book fair.  You can send back the wish list with cash or check and your child can purchase their books themselves.  More detailed information is on the students' wish lists.  However, if you'd still like to visit the book fair, you can come in during the following days/hours in the Tritt Media Center: Tuesday, March 18, through Thursday, March 20. The hours of the book fair will be Tuesday, March 18, from 7:30 - 8 a.m. and 2:30 - 6 p.m., Wednesday, March 19, from 7:30 - 8 a.m. and 2:30 - 4 p.m., and Thursday, March 20, from 7:30 - 8 a.m. and 2:30 - 4 p.m.

Tardy Busters

Let's work hard to be on time every morning this week and earn the Golden Clock!

Fox Field Trip

Our first grade field trip to the Fox Theater in Downtown Atlanta is on Monday, March 31st.

Math Fact Practice

Please take time to continue working with your children on these addition facts with sums to 20 and their related subtraction facts.  Our goal is proficiency, as well as, timeliness.    

Bank Day at Tritt

Bank day at Tritt continues TOMORROW, Wednesday, March 19th.  Deposits are accepted between 7:20 A.M. and 7:55 A.M. only.  If you have any questions about this program offered at Tritt, by Washington Mutual, email me and I'll send you more information.   

Specials

Monday                     P.E.

Tuesday                    P.E.

Wednesday               Art

Thursday                  P.E.

Friday                      P.E.

Monday                    Music

Tuesday                   P.E.

Media Center 

Monday, 3/17           Check out & Book Fair Preview

Friday, 3/21             Check out

Monday, 3/24           Check out & Story

Friday, 3/26             Check out

Tiger's Tale 3/10/08

Music Class Talent Show

The children will have a talent show in music THIS Friday, March 14th.  They can choose any one of their many talents to share during music that day.  Please have your child bring any necessary accompaniments(sheet music, jump rope, etc.).

Homework

Please complete and return packet on Friday.    

Picture Day

Individual and class pictures will be taken TOMORROW, Tuesday, March 11th.  Please have your child wear appropriate clothing. 

Spend A Day At Tritt Tiger Town

What a fabulous time we had in first grade on Friday!!  Thank you for all of the donations you provided to help make this day such a big success.  Thanks also to all of the parent volunteers.  We couldn't have done it without all of you! 

Tardy Busters

Let's work hard to be on time every morning this week and earn the Golden Clock!

Tritt's Spring Book Fair

Tritt's annual spring book fair will take place in the Tritt Media Center Tuesday, March 18, through Thursday, March 20. The hours of the book fair will be Tuesday, March 18, from 7:30 - 8 a.m. and 2:30 - 6 p.m., Wednesday, March 19, from 7:30 - 8 a.m. and 2:30 - 4 p.m., and Thursday, March 20, from 7:30 - 8 a.m. and 2:30 - 4 p.m.

Report Cards

Report cards will be sent home on Thursday, March 20th.

Fox Field Trip

Our first grade field trip to the Fox Theater in Downtown Atlanta is on Monday, March 31st.

Math Fact Practice

Please take time to continue working with your children on these addition facts with sums to 18 and their related subtraction facts.  Our goal is proficiency, as well as, timeliness.    

Bank Day at Tritt

Bank day at Tritt continues THIS Wednesday, March 12th.  Deposits are accepted between 7:20 A.M. and 7:55 A.M. only.  If you have any questions about this program offered at Tritt, by Washington Mutual, email me and I'll send you more information.   

Specials

Monday                     Art

Tuesday                    P.E.

Wednesday               P.E.

Thursday                  P.E.

Friday                      Music

Monday                    P.E.

Tuesday                   P.E.

Media Center 

Monday, 3/10           Check out & Story

Friday, 3/14             Check out

Monday, 3/17           Check out & Lesson

Friday, 3/21             Check out

Tiger's Tale 3/3/08

Monday Assembly

We will have a Hawks/Thrashers assembly on Monday.  If your child would like, he/she can wear his/her Hawks/Thrashers clothing.

Celebrate Dr. Seuss

Please have your child bring in his/her favorite Dr.Seuss books THIS Monday, March 3rd.  We will be celebrating his birthday by engaging in some fun activities.

Early Release Day

We will have an Early Release day THIS TUESDAY, March 4, 2008.  Students will be dismissed at

12:30 P.M.  Please notice:  Early release this week is on a TUESDAY and NOT a WEDNESDAY.

Relay for Life Southern Living Fundraiser

Please join us for our annual RFL Southern Living At Home fundraiser.  It will take place THIS Wednesday, March 5th from 9:30-3:00 in the Media Center.  Don't miss this opportunity to get some really great stuff!!  All proceeds go to the American Cancer Society.  There's a new spring catalog with some beautiful and fun items.  Check out the catalogs in the front lobby for yourself.  If you can't make it to the school, you can call in your order to Desiree Mastraccio, our SLAH representative.

Homework

Please complete and return packet on Friday.

Fox Field Trip

Please get permission slips, money envelopes, and lunch orders back as soon as possible if you haven't already.      

Picture Day

Individual and class pictures will be taken on Tuesday, March 11th.  More details to follow.

Spend A Day At Tritt Tiger Town

On Friday, March 7th, we will have our "Spend the Day at Tritt" fun!! We still need some donations to pull this event off. 

For the Spa:

foot spas           massage mats

nail polish, nail charms and stickers        rub on tattoos         colored hair spray         

For the Art Studio:

art supplies/kits/projects

For the Snack Shop:

cheese sticks       carrot sticks         

individual bags of chip/crackers/cookies                                                

paper cups, plates, napkins                               

mini water bottles

For the Bookstore:

gently used books

hot chocolate

Other needed supplies that you may have for us to borrow

karaoke CDs

Thanks for your support!! 

Tardy Busters

Let's work hard to be on time every morning this week and earn the Golden Clock!

Math Fact Practice

Please take time to continue working with your children on these addition facts with sums to 18 and their related subtraction facts.  Our goal is proficiency, as well as, timeliness.    

Bank Day at Tritt

Bank day at Tritt continues Wednesday, March 1st.  Deposits are accepted between 7:20 A.M. and 7:55 A.M. only.  If you have any questions about this program offered at Tritt, by Washington Mutual, email me and I'll send you more information.   

Specials

Monday                     P.E.

Tuesday                    P.E.

Wednesday               Music

Thursday                  P.E.

Friday                      P.E.

Monday                    Art

Tuesday                   P.E.

Media Center 

Monday, 3/3             Check out & Lesson

Friday, 3/7               Check out

Monday, 3/10           Check out & Story

Friday, 3/14             Check out