This week we will have a second and third grade spelling test on Wednesday, December 22.
We also have the class talent show and the holiday party on Wednesday, December 22.
Finally, Wednesday is a full day. Class will be dismissed at 2:10.
Sunday, December 19, 2010
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
What's Happening Before Break?
The Third graders have the final on the X6 and X7 Friday, December 17.
The second grade spelling test is Wednesday, December 22.
The field trip is tomorrow. Thank you to all of the parents who volunteered to drive.
The class Talent Show will now be held before the class party on Wednesday, December 22. We plan to have the Talent Show around 9:30. The show will not be a big production. It will be a low key opportunity for the students to share their many gifts and talents beyond the second and third grade standards.
The class holiday celebration is scheduled for Wednesday, December 22 from 12:15-1:15. Thank you to Tonya (Tobin's mom) for organizing the party and thank you to all of the parents who volunteered to help. We have an amazing group of parent helpers this year!
Finally, before we head off to break, I want to take a moment to express how grateful I am for your lovely children. As I said at Back to School Night, the children in Room 1 are kind, respectful, hard workers. They have matured into responsible, self sufficient young adults and due to their independent work skills and their excellent listening skills, they are learning the material in record speed. It is hard to keep up with them! I was petrified to have a combination class and between the students and the supportive parents, I have found the challenges of a combo to be minimal. It is hard to believe that the year is half over! I hope that you all have a restful and magical break. Happy Holidays!
The second grade spelling test is Wednesday, December 22.
The field trip is tomorrow. Thank you to all of the parents who volunteered to drive.
The class Talent Show will now be held before the class party on Wednesday, December 22. We plan to have the Talent Show around 9:30. The show will not be a big production. It will be a low key opportunity for the students to share their many gifts and talents beyond the second and third grade standards.
The class holiday celebration is scheduled for Wednesday, December 22 from 12:15-1:15. Thank you to Tonya (Tobin's mom) for organizing the party and thank you to all of the parents who volunteered to help. We have an amazing group of parent helpers this year!
Finally, before we head off to break, I want to take a moment to express how grateful I am for your lovely children. As I said at Back to School Night, the children in Room 1 are kind, respectful, hard workers. They have matured into responsible, self sufficient young adults and due to their independent work skills and their excellent listening skills, they are learning the material in record speed. It is hard to keep up with them! I was petrified to have a combination class and between the students and the supportive parents, I have found the challenges of a combo to be minimal. It is hard to believe that the year is half over! I hope that you all have a restful and magical break. Happy Holidays!
Friday, December 3, 2010
The Weeks Are Flying By!
Welcome back from the Thanksgiving break. We have very few days before we are back at home for the holidays. In the next three weeks we will be covering three literature stories, several grammar concepts, a writing prompt, and two chapters in math. There is never an idle moment in room 1!
The big news is the second grade play. The Little Red Hen is next week and the children have worked very hard preparing for the performance. There are two scheduled performances for the Rio students scheduled on Thursday at 8:15 and again at 9:00. The parent performance is scheduled for Friday, December 10th at 8:15 a.m. If you are unable to attend the Friday performance, feel free to come on Thursday. Cockle-doodle-doo!
Thank you to all of the parent volunteers. I am having a hard time scheduling all of the gracious volunteers! If I have not found you a spot, hang in there. I hope to have all parents and grandparents scheduled by break.
Finally, the field trip to the Museum of Natural History is Dec. 16th from 10:45-1:15. I have 38 spots for children and only 27 children. If you are interested in taking a field trip off, please notify me asap. Thank you for volunteering to drive.
The big news is the second grade play. The Little Red Hen is next week and the children have worked very hard preparing for the performance. There are two scheduled performances for the Rio students scheduled on Thursday at 8:15 and again at 9:00. The parent performance is scheduled for Friday, December 10th at 8:15 a.m. If you are unable to attend the Friday performance, feel free to come on Thursday. Cockle-doodle-doo!
Thank you to all of the parent volunteers. I am having a hard time scheduling all of the gracious volunteers! If I have not found you a spot, hang in there. I hope to have all parents and grandparents scheduled by break.
Finally, the field trip to the Museum of Natural History is Dec. 16th from 10:45-1:15. I have 38 spots for children and only 27 children. If you are interested in taking a field trip off, please notify me asap. Thank you for volunteering to drive.
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Week of Nov. 15-19
We are starting to receive postcards from Stanley. If your child has not returned an address, please provide him/her with a stamped, addressed envelope so we can get all of our Stanleys on the road.
In honor of Stanley and his many adventures, every Tuesday Mary McGowan is sharing state fun facts with the class. Last week we learned about Florida. Ask your child if he/she can share one fact about Florida. If he/she forgot, ask him/her to tell you what juicy treat comes from Florida. Mary stimulated our minds and our stomachs!
If you are also interested in sharing state or world facts, I know that Mary would happily share the time and we can set up a schedule. State and world fun fact sharing is every Tuesday from 1:45-2:05. Let me know if you are interested.
The Thanksgiving school holiday is next Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
The second grade play is scheduled for Friday, December 10. I will give exact times when they are confirmed.
A field trip form has gone home today. The field trip is to the Museum of Natural History and it is scheduled for December 16th from 10:45-1:15. Both second and third graders will attend.
The cost of the trip is $2.00 per child.
Finally, the science, art, music, and social studies grades are only effort grades. The third and second grade teachers have unanimously agreed that due to the nature of the instruction, an effort grade is best suited for the report card. All of the children are introduced to the standards through participation and observation. Introducing the subjects in a hands on format allows for higher interest level. Our goal is to introduce the subjects in a fun, non-threatening format.
In honor of Stanley and his many adventures, every Tuesday Mary McGowan is sharing state fun facts with the class. Last week we learned about Florida. Ask your child if he/she can share one fact about Florida. If he/she forgot, ask him/her to tell you what juicy treat comes from Florida. Mary stimulated our minds and our stomachs!
If you are also interested in sharing state or world facts, I know that Mary would happily share the time and we can set up a schedule. State and world fun fact sharing is every Tuesday from 1:45-2:05. Let me know if you are interested.
The Thanksgiving school holiday is next Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
The second grade play is scheduled for Friday, December 10. I will give exact times when they are confirmed.
A field trip form has gone home today. The field trip is to the Museum of Natural History and it is scheduled for December 16th from 10:45-1:15. Both second and third graders will attend.
The cost of the trip is $2.00 per child.
Finally, the science, art, music, and social studies grades are only effort grades. The third and second grade teachers have unanimously agreed that due to the nature of the instruction, an effort grade is best suited for the report card. All of the children are introduced to the standards through participation and observation. Introducing the subjects in a hands on format allows for higher interest level. Our goal is to introduce the subjects in a fun, non-threatening format.
Monday, November 8, 2010
Week of 11/8-12
-The third graders do not have spelling this week.
-No school on Thursday and Friday.
-We have Library on Mondays. Please remind your child to remember to pack his/her library book every Sunday night.
-Our Red Hot Chili Pepper is starting to fill in. We get a sticker for our pepper every time a second grader earns 100% on the words, sentences, and punctuation. Good job second graders!
-No school on Thursday and Friday.
-We have Library on Mondays. Please remind your child to remember to pack his/her library book every Sunday night.
-Our Red Hot Chili Pepper is starting to fill in. We get a sticker for our pepper every time a second grader earns 100% on the words, sentences, and punctuation. Good job second graders!
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Parent Contact Sheet
If you would like to be added to the parent contact sheet, please send your information to school or contact Christy Tall (Nate) a.s.a.p. The contact sheet will include the following information: Student name, parent name, home address, home phone, mobile phone, email address. Thank you.
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Weekly Update Nov. 1-5
The Halloween Party was a huge success! Thank you to Tonya for organizing the craft and the food and thank you to all of the helpers both at the party and behind the scenes. The children had a lovely day! Again, is there a parent who would like to volunteer to coordinate the Holiday party? If you are interested, please contact Tonya. The party can be VERY simple.
This Friday, November 5th is the THIRD grade field trip. If you signed up to drive, we will take you. We will leave the school at 9:45. Thank you.
Friday, Nov. 5th is also the second grade Red Hot Spelling Test with sentences, and the third grade Spelling test AND the timed FINAL on the multiplication facts 3, 4, and 5. The children will have one minute to complete 18 problems on each test. The third grade goal is for all third graders to complete numbers 2-9 multiplication facts in 40 seconds (per test) by the end of the year. Thank you for supporting the nightly facts practice.
Tomorrow, Wednesday, November 3 is Literature Circle day. Please have your child come to school prepared with his/her assignment and lit. book. Please remember that all lit. circle activities should be in final draft form. Thank you for reviewing your child's assignment before it is turned in.
This Friday, November 5th is the THIRD grade field trip. If you signed up to drive, we will take you. We will leave the school at 9:45. Thank you.
Friday, Nov. 5th is also the second grade Red Hot Spelling Test with sentences, and the third grade Spelling test AND the timed FINAL on the multiplication facts 3, 4, and 5. The children will have one minute to complete 18 problems on each test. The third grade goal is for all third graders to complete numbers 2-9 multiplication facts in 40 seconds (per test) by the end of the year. Thank you for supporting the nightly facts practice.
Tomorrow, Wednesday, November 3 is Literature Circle day. Please have your child come to school prepared with his/her assignment and lit. book. Please remember that all lit. circle activities should be in final draft form. Thank you for reviewing your child's assignment before it is turned in.
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