Volley for the Cure

Thank you to all of the families that helped support our event! If you are still interested in a t-shirt, I have a bunch of XL's and L's left, as well as 3 youth shirts. The shirts are $5 and the proceeds go to Susan G. Komen Foundation. Thanks again for your support and for cheering the team on!

Student of the Week

We loved hearing about Emily's many adventures! She really loves to travel, and she also loves hanging out with her family! We hope to see her reach her dreams of becoming a doctor, scientist and zoologist! She will sure be a busy adult someday! We also hope to see her gain her wish of getting a dog! I am sure that will happen soon! Emily is one interesting individual, and she sure did catch the attention of 2A today with her pictures and stories!

Pre-K Buddies

2A met their PreK buddies for the first time today! They did a "getting to know you" activity!

THANK YOU!

A big thank you to all of the parents for sending in donations for the classroom! We really appreciate your generosity, and we hope the Clorox Wipes will keep the germs away! :) Thanks again for all of your help and support!

Writing Debate

During a writing lesson, the students were able to compare 2 different writing passages. They were then asked to make a choice of which one they thought was better or a more detailed piece of writing. After they made their choices, they debated on teams to try to get the other students to join their side. Needless to say, they all ended up on one side after the teacher gave her side. :) They did an excellent job of cooperating, listening, and speaking in front of their classmates!

Student of the Week Schedule

SEPTEMBER 2007
Emily C. September 17 - 21
Madelyn D. September 24 - 28

OCTOBER 2007
Max D. October 1 – 12
Davis F. October 15 – 25
Mason H. October 29 – November 2

NOVEMBER 2007
Esther L. November 5 – 9
Ryan M. November 12 – 21

DECEMBER 2007
Sarabeth M. December 3 – 7
Emily M. December 10 – 20

JANUARY 2008
Michael R. January 7 – 11
Georgia T. January 14 – 25
Michael V. January 28 – February 7

FEBRUARY 2008
Cole W. February 11 – 22
Savannah W. February 25 – 29

MARCH 2008
T.J. W. March 3 – 7
Alana A. March 10 – 14

APRIL 2008
Mary W. April 1 – 11
Annie Z. April 14 - 25

2A September Updates!

This Friday will be "Viking Spirit Day"! We will have dress code from the waist down, and the students can wear Viking garb from the waist up. We will also have a Pep Rally at 2:30pm.

We have sent home the homework logs/achievement records. If you see a checkmark in the column that means they have homework in that area. If there is an X or the column is left blank, that means no homework in that area. The students will be responsible for writing in their homework logs each day. Please remember, any communication to me should be written on the homework log. Also, please be sure to check the homework logs on Thursday night and sign at the bottom. I would recommend checking each day toward the beginning of the year, and then hold your child responsible as start into the winter or late fall. Thanks for your cooperation on this matter.

Next week, we will be beginning our spelling word lists. Please watch for new lists to come home on Monday the 10th. The students will be tested at the end of the week on their spelling words. Please be sure to practice the list at home. It would be helpful to do oral spelling tests, written spelling tests, and word sorts. Word sorting is putting words into columns that have similar characteristics. It helps the children find patterns in the way each word is spelled. The more they see the words and use them, the better they will do on their tests! Also, please make sure you are practicing math facts at least 3 times a week. In September, the homework load is usually a little less so you have extra time to practice those facts. You can click on the math blog to help you find websites to practice at home. It is also helpful to use flash cards. If you don't have any, I suggest having your child make them and color code them based on the answer.

On September 17th, we will begin our Environment Unit. More details to come!

With regard to character, we continue to discuss cooperation in class. The students have also been focusing on using kind words in the class. It would be helpful to follow up with these words at home!

Thank you again for all of your help and support! I thoroughly enjoyed our conferences and getting to know all of you!