Happy New Year!

      I can't believe we are heading into a brand new year already!  I want to thank everyone who helped to make the first half of our school year so wonderful.  Look for an updated newsletter to be posted soon.  In the meantime, relax and enjoy your winter break!

Updates for this week

Parent-Teacher Conferences are scheduled for Thursday, October 24th.  I look forward to seeing all of you there.

A special note about math money was sent home on October 23rd.  Please try to send the money to school by Monday, October 28th.

Blooming Notes #1

Introducing a new label on this website!  Welcome to my "blooming notes/updates."   When you check out this section, you will find classroom news and important school announcements.  Think of it as a flyer or handout found only on the computer.  This will save paper and guarantee that you will find the information you need.

• Dreambox account information will be sent home on Friday, September 13th.  Your child already knows how to log into Dreambox using the Twin Branch Webpage.
• Our new art teacher is asking for your help in collecting the following items for art:  shoe boxes, newspapers, clean and empty yogurt containers, and plastic grocery store bags.
• SCANTRON testing is almost complete, so you will receive an envelope containing your child's scores soon.  First grade scores will only be a baseline dot on the graph because this is their first time to be tested.

September Newsletter

Here is our September Newsletter. Just click on the link below:

September Newsletter

Word Work Folder Information

Dear Parents,

         We are ready to begin our yellow word work folders. These folders will contain word lists and other information to help your child begin to create an individualized spelling portfolio of words. You will find a list of core words in the first page protector, and your child’s personal spelling words for the first spelling session in the second page protector. Please help your child practice the personal spelling words everyday! Even five or ten minutes a day would be wonderful. Core words should also be practiced. These words will then be expected to be spelled correctly in all written work. Please remember to practice the personal words everyday and return the folder to school everyday!We use our folders almost daily in school! Word quizzes will take place on Thursdays. We will all have some of the same words, but we will also have individualized lists. Thank you for your support!!!!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Marchi

Open House Brochure

For an overview of 1-2 DEEP Curriculum click on the brochure link below

Open House Brochure

Specials

Grade 1-2 DEEP          Mrs. Marchi’s Class

 

Monday           9:45-10:25      Library

Tuesday          11:35-12:20    Art

Wednesday     9:00-9:30        Gym 
                                        9:35-10:05      Music 

Thursday        1:15-2:00        Computer Lab

 Friday             11:30-12:00    Gym

 Lunch 12:20-1:05                   

Supply List

GRADE 1-2 DEEP Supply List with Instructions

Please put your child’s name on the plastic school box and put the following items in the box:   (It is okay to take items out of the original boxes.)

1 Box Crayola Crayons 24 ct.

1 Box Crayola Markers

Scissors

1 Glue Stick

Colored Pencils

Any personal pencils (fancy/designer style)

Please put your child’s name on the zipper pencil pouch and put the following items in the pouch:

1 Yellow Highlighter

2-3 sharpened pencils

Please put your child’s name on the following items:

1 watercolor paint set.

1 Personal Folder

1 Personal Journal

Please No names on these items because they will be shared with our classmates as community supplies to promote harmony.

2 boxes of Kleenex

5 Glue Sticks

3 pkgs. #2 yellow pencils (sharpened if possible)

3 Rolls of Scotch Tape

1 pkg. Wide Rule Notebook Paper

1 Bottle Elmers Glue

Boys: 1 pkg. Quart Ziploc Bags

Girls: 1 Pkg. sandwich Bags

Newsletters - Welcome Letter

                July - 2013

Dear Families,

It is that time of year again when I begin to get all excited because the stores are filled with school supplies!  You just can’t beat the smell of new crayons and backpacks.  For those of you who are returning – welcome back!  For those of you who do not know me, my name is Gina Marchi, and I want to welcome you to 1-2 DEEP.  I am looking forward to meeting all of you in August.

The theme for this year will be “This Land is Your Land.”  The overall concept for our classroom will be Harmony.  We will create a peaceful classroom environment as we study harmony in our community and in nature. This year students will create curiosity boxes, and also make a Beanie Baby Animal Habitat. We have plenty of other exciting study trips and activities planned. We are asking each child to write a sentence on the paper provided to tell us about something “Fun in the Sun” you did this summer.  It would be really great if you could also send in a picture of your child wearing sunglasses.

Click here and you will find an updated list of supplies with instructions for labeling the items.  Students love to have some special items in their boxes.  If your child wants a few “fancy” pencils or special erasers of their own, these items may be placed in his or her school box as well.  First Graders and second graders new to DEEP may also want to purchase a flash drive.  These would be helpful for saving our published writing.

I am excited to see everyone on the first day of school and at Open House on August 29^th!  There will be a meeting for first grade parents and anyone new to DEEP at 5:30-6:00 in our classroom before Open House begins at 6:00.  If you have questions before school starts, please do not hesitate to call me or email me. You may reach me in the following ways:

School Office Phone:  254-3500

E-mail:  marchig@mishawaka.k12.in.us

                                                          Sincerely,

                                                          Mrs. Gina Marchi

School Info

Twin Branch School Information

       

Phone:       254-3500 (office)

        254-3515 (classroom/voice mail)

Location:   3810 Lincoln Way East

        Mishawaka, IN 46544

School Colors:  Black and Gold

Mascot:    Tigers

Teacher:   Mrs. Gina Marchi

Principal:   Mrs. Shelley Brandenburg