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Class of 2010-2011
My name is Sarah Dunn. I was born and raised in Seymour and attended Sevier County Schools from kindergarten through high school. I like spending time with family and friends, traveling, reading, and I LOVE cats (I have 4!). I am in my fourth year teaching and feel blessed to be teaching kindergarten and first grade at Pi Beta Phi. The children say the funniest things, and there truly is never a dull moment!  I believe that children learn best in a positive environment with lots of encouragement; this is why you will often see me with a smile on my face.  I also believe that childen can learn a lot from each other.  I value cooperative learning and love to see children learning from one another.



I graduated from the University of Tennessee in December of 2005 with my Bachelor of Science in Child Development. I went on to complete my Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education (also from UT) in May 2007.  This past summer I recieved my Educational Specialist Degree with a focus in Administration and Supervision from Lincoln Memorial University.


What we are doing in First Grade:
August 30 - September 3, 2010

    * Theme: Being Friends
    * Phonics: Medial Short /a/ -- words with the short a sound in
       the middle.
     * Popcorn Words: ALL popcorn words from Kindergarten. 
       Also "jump", "up", "not", and "down"
     * Math: Acting out and drawing pictures for "some, some more
       stories" (addition) and "some, some went away stories"
       (subtraction).  Counting pennies.  Identifying a number
        between two numbers (ie: "What number comes between 65
        and 67).  Combining sets (addition).  Graphing pictures on a
        pictograph.
     * Science/Social Studies: We will continue focusing on
       "Lifeskills."  This week we will learn about: Caring, Common
        Sense, Cooperation, and Courage.


HomeFun Information:
**I believe that reading with your children EVERY night is an integral 
    part of his/her education.  We are a team and by working together we
    can make sure that your child's time in first grade is sucessful.
  • Monday-Thursday nights: Please read the book sent home with your children.  Also, on Monday-Thursday nights your child may have a Math sheet for homework.  This sheet may, however, be finished at school.
Important Dates:
  • Wed. September 1 -- Special Dental Instruction and Screening
  • Thu. Sept. 2, 2:00 -- P.T.A. Meeting
  • Fri. Sept. 3 and Mon. Sept. 6 -- NO SCHOOL
  • Thu. Sept. 9, 4:30-6:30 -- P.T.A. Open House
  • Thu. Sept. 9 - Fri. Sept. 17 -- Book Fair
  • Fri. Sept. 24, 1:30 -- Mountaineer Hoopla
  • Sat. Sept. 25 -- First Annual P.T.A. Pi Beta Phi 5K Fun Run/Walk

 
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