Two fabulous books we read this week – The Golden Rule by Ilene Cooper and The Name Jar by Yangsook
These books were great reminders to do unto others as you would have them do unto you as well as beautiful examples of love and acceptance.
What LEARNING and GROWING went on in room 217 this week:
Academics
ELA: We began Magic Treehouse’s Hour of the Olympics. Students had great conversations comparing Rio’s Olympic Games vs. the first Olympic games in Greece. We were also surprised by how much stayed the same! Our reading block also introduced “Read to Self” and “Work on Writing”. These activities were completed independently. Students picked “JUST RIGHT” books for their book bins and practiced writing in their journal. Lastly, we wrapped up our first vocab lesson with Wordly Wise and went over expectations for their vocab journal which will be taking the place of traditional spelling tests.
Writing: “Free-wheeling” sketches like author/illustrator Donald Crews were practiced this week while we wrote stories with partners and continued writing various narratives.
Math: Students were stretched to the limit with their number sense this week. We took chapter 1 test on Number Concepts and will begin Numbers to 1,000 next week. Practice counting backward, by two’s, fives, ten’s, and recognizing number patterns on number charts!
Social Studies: We discussed weather/climate as well as Earth’s precious resources – natural, renewable, and nonrenewable.
Students of the week:
Brooke and Jaxon
Thank you for being exceptionally hard-working and taking initiative this week!
Important Dates:
9/1 – Scholastic orders due
9/5 – Labor Day – No school
9/12 – Interims sent home
9/15 – 2nd Grade Open House 6 – 7:30
Reminders
- We are still collecting box tops!
- If your child needs a new library bag please send in $1 to purchase one from Ms. Gorick. Otherwise, please send in a bag from home. The plastic bags are SUPER noisy in the hallways and break easily.
- Please be sure to add your current email address to the RB Hunt Peacher Flyer Distribution on RB Hunt’s website. Here is more information on this AWESOME transition:
St. Johns County School District is moving away from printed flyers to a new electronic system. Our district and each school now has its own online area where flyers will be posted.
This “green” initiative will save our schools tons of paper and reduce copy costs by thousands of dollars. On top of that, posting school flyers electronically removes a significant administrative burden from teachers, office staff and volunteers.
No action is required on your part. You will receive a welcome email from Peachjar that includes a username and password. This is provided to give you the opportunity to manage your account and flyer delivery preferences. You do not need to login to receive or view school eflyers.
This system is used exclusively for distribution of school-approved flyers. Your email address will not be shared or used for any other purpose.
More information about this initiative is available when you click the Peachjar Eflyers button on the district’s and RB Hunt’s website homepage or visit http://www.stjohns.k12.fl.us/cr/flier-distribution-request/.
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VOLUNTEER INFORMATION WILL GO HOME NEXT WEEK! I appreciate you giving me the first full month with your students to establish crucial rituals/routines. I look forward to your help!
- Vocabulary journals went home this week. Assignment is due September 9th. Instructions are in the journal.
- A yellow or green folder went home this weekend with your child. Please go over tests, sign, and return tests Monday.
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Junie B. Jones the Musical is playing at Limelight Theatre October 1, 8, 15, and 22nd! You can purchase tickets here: http://www.limelight-theatre.org/wp/?page_id=1536
Have a stupendous weekend. Go outside, play board games with your family, and enjoy our beautiful city!
