Monday mornings are always hard, but today was extremely difficult!
We were all a little tired this morning but enthusiasm showed as many students shared their 4 day weekend experiences. I was more than surprised to hear all the things they were able to get accomplished in just 4 short days! The accelerated reader tests were definitely put to good use this morning. I was thrilled to see the number of students who took advantage of the extra reading time and were able to take an accelerated reading test this morning. (Please remember to record every minute that your child reads on the calendar in their planner.)
Language Arts: This morning in Language Arts, we took our Spelling pre-test. This week we will learn words that have the /ar/ and /or/ spellings. Be sure to spend a little extra time studying them since many of the words are a little tricky. We also listened to our new story How Ben Franklin stole the lightening. This story is filled with many interesting facts about Mr. Franklin. You may ask your child to list them on a piece of paper as they read the story aloud to you this week. Be sure to help them differentiate between facts and opinions.
In Grammar, we started to discuss singular possessive nouns. We will continue discussing plural possessive nouns tomorrow and the rules that apply to both. This will be the skill that is tested on the Grammar test this week.
During our writing block this morning, we worked on writing a concrete poem using figurative language and alliterations. So far, these are turning our quite nicely. The students are using similes and some are getting really good at using detailed alliterations while describing their object. I am looking forward to hanging these up for all to see!
Finally, we met for a brief time with our reading/writing buddies. The students always look forward to meeting with their second grade friend and helping them. Next week we will begin a Fall project together.
Homework:
Fluency and Flow is due on Friday as well as the Spelling test. The students have a Student Evaluation Chart that needs to be signed and returned tomorrow.Read 20-30 minutes
In Math, we worked on computation and started Unit 10. Today we worked with transparent mirrors for the very first time. The students were excited to see how they can draw an exact duplication of a figure by using this type of mirror.
Homework:
Math Boxes: 9.9, 9.10. 10.1
In Social Studies the students were handed back their Chapter 2 test for a parent signature. We also started our in-class project. It is a timeline of 8 important events in their lives. This will be completed in class.
Homework:
None
Until tomorrow...
Monday, November 3, 2008
Saturday, November 1, 2008
11/01/08
I hope that you all are having a great 4 day weekend!
Just another reminder... My Social Studies class was assigned Chapter 2 Review (in their Social Studies book)on October 24th. It is due on Monday, Nov. 3. Several students turned it in to me already so I have them. We will spend time on Monday working on our Time lines. I look forward to seeing them.
Enjoy the break. I look forward to seeing you all on Monday!
Until Monday...
Just another reminder... My Social Studies class was assigned Chapter 2 Review (in their Social Studies book)on October 24th. It is due on Monday, Nov. 3. Several students turned it in to me already so I have them. We will spend time on Monday working on our Time lines. I look forward to seeing them.
Enjoy the break. I look forward to seeing you all on Monday!
Until Monday...
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
10/28/08
Snow...YUCK!
Today was another short day! Hooray! With the temperatures dropping outside, it sure sounds fun to be able to go home, cover up, and relax.
Today in Language Arts the students played a game to review their word roots in Vocabulary Vine, worked on a grammar warm-up, listened to their read aloud, completed a few strokes in handwriting, and had almost an entire music class.
Tomorrow is our dance celebration! I can hardly wait to see the students in action up on the stage.
Reminders:
***My Social Studies class has the chapter 2 review that was assigned last Friday. It will be due on Monday, November 3. The students will have had over a week and a half to complete this, so I do not anticipate any "oops" slips. Please ask your child if they have it completed and if they know where it is to turn in on Monday.
***Reading minutes for October were counted today. They look much better this month! Thank you parents for recording minutes and initialing on the calendar in the planner. It makes counting minutes so much faster.
Until tomorrow...
Today was another short day! Hooray! With the temperatures dropping outside, it sure sounds fun to be able to go home, cover up, and relax.
Today in Language Arts the students played a game to review their word roots in Vocabulary Vine, worked on a grammar warm-up, listened to their read aloud, completed a few strokes in handwriting, and had almost an entire music class.
Tomorrow is our dance celebration! I can hardly wait to see the students in action up on the stage.
Reminders:
***My Social Studies class has the chapter 2 review that was assigned last Friday. It will be due on Monday, November 3. The students will have had over a week and a half to complete this, so I do not anticipate any "oops" slips. Please ask your child if they have it completed and if they know where it is to turn in on Monday.
***Reading minutes for October were counted today. They look much better this month! Thank you parents for recording minutes and initialing on the calendar in the planner. It makes counting minutes so much faster.
Until tomorrow...
Monday, October 27, 2008
10/27/08
I love these 1/2 days!
Wow! Where did the morning go? Even though we had a short morning, we were able to accomplish a lot! We warmed up with morning work, reviewed our word roots during Vocabulary Vine, listened to a chapter in our read aloud, and created characters and descriptions from The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe.
I am looking forward to seeing all of you at conferences. Please come ready with any questions that you may have.
Reminders:
***A rainy day like today is a great day to cozy up with a great book. Remember to read 20-30 minutes tonight and record your minutes on the calendar in your planner.
Until tonight...or tomorrow...
Wow! Where did the morning go? Even though we had a short morning, we were able to accomplish a lot! We warmed up with morning work, reviewed our word roots during Vocabulary Vine, listened to a chapter in our read aloud, and created characters and descriptions from The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe.
I am looking forward to seeing all of you at conferences. Please come ready with any questions that you may have.
Reminders:
***A rainy day like today is a great day to cozy up with a great book. Remember to read 20-30 minutes tonight and record your minutes on the calendar in your planner.
Until tonight...or tomorrow...
Friday, October 24, 2008
10/24/08
Rainy Friday!
We did it! Slipper day was a huge success! Thank you to everyone who donated their money to help us achieve our goal. We raised enough money today to adopt Tami, the snow leopard.
Language Arts was very busy today. We played games during Vocabulary Vine, took all of our assessments, and completed writing "showing" sentences on leaves to fill our tree with sensational sentences. This is going to be quite a display of descriptive writing.
Homework: Read 20-30 minutes/Record minutes
In Math, we finished our unit test, worked on Accelerated Math briefly, and worked on specific standards. This is a very useful tool for me in assessing who needs one-on-one help with a particular skill.
Homework: None
Social Studies: We took our Chapter 2 Test and worked on the Chapter Review. The review will be due after Fall break. Mostly everyone handed it in already and I am holding on to it for safe keeping.
Homework: None
Reminders:
*** Next week is conference week. We will have 1/2 days Monday -Wednesday. Thursday and Friday will be recess days.
***Please keep in mind that our time is very limited during conferences. We need to be on time in order to keep everyone on schedule. If you forgot the exact time of your parent-teacher conference, Mrs. Stuckey has a copy of my schedule in the office.
I look forward to meeting with all of my Language Arts parents next week.
Until Monday...
We did it! Slipper day was a huge success! Thank you to everyone who donated their money to help us achieve our goal. We raised enough money today to adopt Tami, the snow leopard.
Language Arts was very busy today. We played games during Vocabulary Vine, took all of our assessments, and completed writing "showing" sentences on leaves to fill our tree with sensational sentences. This is going to be quite a display of descriptive writing.
Homework: Read 20-30 minutes/Record minutes
In Math, we finished our unit test, worked on Accelerated Math briefly, and worked on specific standards. This is a very useful tool for me in assessing who needs one-on-one help with a particular skill.
Homework: None
Social Studies: We took our Chapter 2 Test and worked on the Chapter Review. The review will be due after Fall break. Mostly everyone handed it in already and I am holding on to it for safe keeping.
Homework: None
Reminders:
*** Next week is conference week. We will have 1/2 days Monday -Wednesday. Thursday and Friday will be recess days.
***Please keep in mind that our time is very limited during conferences. We need to be on time in order to keep everyone on schedule. If you forgot the exact time of your parent-teacher conference, Mrs. Stuckey has a copy of my schedule in the office.
I look forward to meeting with all of my Language Arts parents next week.
Until Monday...
Thursday, October 23, 2008
10/23/08
Brilliant in Blue!
Many students showed their spirit as they wore blue today in recognition of Red Ribbon Week. Remember that tomorrow is red, white, and blue day. Show your school that you vow to be drug-free by wearing these colors.
Today in Language Arts, we reviewed singular and plural nouns as well as the rules that pertain to making certain singular nouns plural. We also spent quite some time reviewing idioms. Be sure to ask your child to name a few. I was pleased with how many they come up with in class. We also added 3 new word roots to our Vocabulary Vine. We are really getting quite a few on our rings. I am also starting to see these new vocabulary words showing up in their writing. Keep up the great work.
Homework: Tomorrow we will have all of our normal assessments in Language Arts. Read 20-30 minutes and record your minutes in your planner. Now is a great time to get a head start on your next AR. The sooner you read and pass your test, the sooner you can start your Treasure Box Project!
In Math today, we took our Unit 9 assessment. It covered multiplying and dividing decimals and fractions, decimals, and percents. Be looking for these to come home soon.
Homework: No math homework
In Social Studies, we played a game to review for our Chapter 2 test which is tomorrow. The students seemed to know so much! I was very proud of how excited they were to play the review game.
Homework: None
Reminders:
***Tomorrow is slipper day! Please bring $1.00 to support adopting our snow leopard.
Until tomorrow...
Many students showed their spirit as they wore blue today in recognition of Red Ribbon Week. Remember that tomorrow is red, white, and blue day. Show your school that you vow to be drug-free by wearing these colors.
Today in Language Arts, we reviewed singular and plural nouns as well as the rules that pertain to making certain singular nouns plural. We also spent quite some time reviewing idioms. Be sure to ask your child to name a few. I was pleased with how many they come up with in class. We also added 3 new word roots to our Vocabulary Vine. We are really getting quite a few on our rings. I am also starting to see these new vocabulary words showing up in their writing. Keep up the great work.
Homework: Tomorrow we will have all of our normal assessments in Language Arts. Read 20-30 minutes and record your minutes in your planner. Now is a great time to get a head start on your next AR. The sooner you read and pass your test, the sooner you can start your Treasure Box Project!
In Math today, we took our Unit 9 assessment. It covered multiplying and dividing decimals and fractions, decimals, and percents. Be looking for these to come home soon.
Homework: No math homework
In Social Studies, we played a game to review for our Chapter 2 test which is tomorrow. The students seemed to know so much! I was very proud of how excited they were to play the review game.
Homework: None
Reminders:
***Tomorrow is slipper day! Please bring $1.00 to support adopting our snow leopard.
Until tomorrow...
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
10/22/08
Wacky Wednesday!
Language Arts:Today was another busy day! We had Vocabulary Vine and a bullying session before specials and a writing lesson after specials. During our writing lesson, the students wrote 10 sentences that simply "tell" information and 10 more that "show". By practicing this activity, the students were able to add more details in their sentences that paint a much more vivid description for the reader. We will post these "show" sentences on leaves hanging from a tree in our doorway.
Homework:
*** Fluency and Flow is due on Friday. We will also have all of our assessments that day as well.
***Read and record minutes
***Wear blue tomorrow in recognition of Drug-Free Week.
***A note was sent home tonight asking for parent volunteers on Friday. We need some parents to change our two bulletin boards and work on our classroom libraries. Any help we can get will be greatly appreciated! Please let me know if you can help.
Math:In Math today, we worked on computation and completed a Unit 9 Review in preparation for the test tomorrow. We worked independently and then I went through the review answering questions. This is an excellent study guide for the test tomorrow.
Homework: Go through the review packet. This will be in the same format as the test tomorrow.
Content:We did not have Social Studies today. We have our first Art Smart of the year instead. Thank you to all the parents who helped with that today!
Homework for Content: Practice book pages 26, 27, and 28 are due tomorrow. The students also need a list of 10 dates for their timeline of important events in their life. We will start this after Fall Break.
Reminders:
***Friday is slipper day! Please bring in $1.00 or more to donate towards adopting the snow leopard.
Until tomorrow...
Language Arts:Today was another busy day! We had Vocabulary Vine and a bullying session before specials and a writing lesson after specials. During our writing lesson, the students wrote 10 sentences that simply "tell" information and 10 more that "show". By practicing this activity, the students were able to add more details in their sentences that paint a much more vivid description for the reader. We will post these "show" sentences on leaves hanging from a tree in our doorway.
Homework:
*** Fluency and Flow is due on Friday. We will also have all of our assessments that day as well.
***Read and record minutes
***Wear blue tomorrow in recognition of Drug-Free Week.
***A note was sent home tonight asking for parent volunteers on Friday. We need some parents to change our two bulletin boards and work on our classroom libraries. Any help we can get will be greatly appreciated! Please let me know if you can help.
Math:In Math today, we worked on computation and completed a Unit 9 Review in preparation for the test tomorrow. We worked independently and then I went through the review answering questions. This is an excellent study guide for the test tomorrow.
Homework: Go through the review packet. This will be in the same format as the test tomorrow.
Content:We did not have Social Studies today. We have our first Art Smart of the year instead. Thank you to all the parents who helped with that today!
Homework for Content: Practice book pages 26, 27, and 28 are due tomorrow. The students also need a list of 10 dates for their timeline of important events in their life. We will start this after Fall Break.
Reminders:
***Friday is slipper day! Please bring in $1.00 or more to donate towards adopting the snow leopard.
Until tomorrow...
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