Week #16 Homework Assignments- "Chinatown"...

     Please be sure to look through your child's black binder to review the homework assignment sheet for this week.  Have your child complete the homework assigned each night and return to class with it the following morning.  Also be sure to review the vocabulary and phonics words to be tested on Friday.  To the left you will see the phonics and vocabulary words we will be testing on Friday.

Week #15 Homework Assignments...

Monday 11/28/11: No School
Tuesday 11/29/11: Write spelling words 3 times each.
Wednesday 11/30/11: Math Worksheet
Thursday 12/01/11: Math Worksheet
Friday 12/02/11: No Homework

Principal Michaela...




     

 Today was Michaela's big day to be Principal and she was so excited!  She said that on her way to the office this morning she was a feeling shy, nervous, and a little scared but by the end of the day she was really happy and having lots of fun.


     Michaela said Ms. Kornblum took her to morning broadcast and then back to Ms. Kornblum's office to get her Principal of the day name tag.  She also went to Ms. West's office where she was able to help prepare class supplies by counting out enough supplies for the students in each class. 


     Afterwards, she was lucky enough to be able to join Ms. Kornblum in observing some of the other classes and see what they were learning... and join in on some of the yummy Thanksgiving feasts the classes were having. 


     Michaela was able to see what an important job being Principal is and how busy it must be for Ms. Kornblum and how she has to walk around the school and visit classrooms to make sure everyone is making good choices.

     After such a busy day Michaela said she was ready to go back to class and learn!




Reminder for Week #13 Vocabulary and Week #14 Spelling...

     Parents please note there will be no vocabulary test this week and no spelling list next week.

Field Trip and Early Release Wednesday 11/16/11...

     Just a reminder that Wednesday, 11/16/11, will be a very busy day!  We have our Field Trip to JCA- Thanksgiving Program from 9:15am- 12:15pm and then will return to school for early release.

Week #13 Homework Assignments- Owl Moon/Owls...

     Please be sure to look through your child's black binder to review the homework assignment sheet for this week.  Have your child complete the homework assigned each night and return to class with it the following morning.  Also be sure to review the vocabulary and phonics words to be tested on Friday.  To the left you will see the phonics and vocabulary words we will be testing on Friday.

Book of the Month "America's White Table"

     This beautifully done book tells of a little known tradition originated in the Vietnam War as a symbol and remembrance for service members held prisoner of war or missing in action.  Anyone reading it will have an increased appreciation for freedom.  This is the perfect month to read and discuss this children's book that has won many awards. 
    
     The students in our class will all have the opportunity to bring this book home for a night to share with their families.  This book is a wonderful way to open our children's eyes to what "Veteran's Day" is all about.
    
     I have located a slide show presentation of this book.  Please click the link below to view the presentation:
http://www.slideshare.net/aheern/americas-white-table-5742673?from=share_email

Week #12 Homework Assignments- Around the Pond: Who's Been Here?...

     Please be sure to look through your child's black binder to review the homework assignment sheet for this week.  Have your child complete the homework assigned each night and return to class with it the following morning.  Also be sure to review the vocabulary and phonics words to be tested on Friday.  To the left you will see the phonics and vocabulary words we will be testing on Thursday.

Week #11 Homework Assignments...

     Please be sure to look through your child's black binder to review the homework assignment sheet for this week.  Have your child complete the homework assigned each night and return to class with it the following morning.  Also be sure to review the vocabulary and phonics words to be tested on Friday.  To the left you will see the phonics and vocabulary words we will be testing on Friday.

2nd Grade- Fun Run Raffle "Principal For The Day" winner...

     Congratulations Michaela Dunn!  You are the lucky winner of the 2nd grade Fun Run Raffle Drawing!  That means you have earned the title of Principal For The Day!  You will be spending a whole day as "Ms. Kornblum".  How exciting!  Be sure to tell us all about this great experience and we will post it for your whole class to see! 

Week #10 Homework Assignments...

This week's skills:
Language Skill- Nouns, Proper Nouns/Common Nouns
Social Studies- Communities Unit 1, Lessons 1-4
Math Skill- 2 numbers plus 2 numbers, place value

Monday: Apply phonics add consonant clusters to each base word to form a new word.
br     dr     cr     fr     gr     pr     tr
__ip     __og     __ape     __ib     __ack     __ave     __ize
***Write all spelling words 3 times each on another piece of paper.

Tuesday: Phonics add the consonant cluster
bl     cl     fl     gl     pl     sl
__ant     __ad     __ate     __ose     __ock     __ag
*** Use these words you just made in sentences.

Wednesday: Apply phonics add the clusters to each below
sk     sm     sn     sp     st     sw     spr     str
__ake     __im     __ate     __ip     __ile     __ike     __ing
***Write your spelling words 3 times each on another piece of paper.

Thursday: No homework- planning day on Friday.

Star Student for 10/21/2011 is...

Jaidyn Rhodes

Congratulations Jaidyn!!!  Great job on all of your hard work!



Important Field Trip Reminder-

     All permission slips and fees must be turned in by Monday, October 24th in order to participate in our field trip to JCA- Thanksgiving Program on November 16th.  We wouldn't want anyone to miss out!

Learning in the Cottage is so much fun!

     We had so much fun learning about plants and watching them grow...

     We have had so much fun learning about Sparkles as she gets to know us...

     Say "Cheese"... the "Cool Cats" have been caught on camera having another fun day together...

Today's Fun Run...

     We had a great time earning our sponsorships for today's Fun Run!  Everyone was out there moving to the beat while we were walking and running!   Thanks to all who came out to support us!  Here are some pictures of us moving and grooving...

Time to learn...

     After burning all our energy during the Fun Run, we went back to class and started working on our story writing.  Looks like we are all ready to get started...

Lunch Time!!!

     We have all worked up an appetite today!  Busy running, walking, and learning!  What a day!  Let's see what was on the menu for today...