FUN RUN!!!  WHAT A BLAST!!!  THANK YOU FOR ALL THE DONATIONS TO SUPPORT OUR SCHOOL!!! 

Thanks to Kalilah’s brother for being our first Mystery Reader!  We enjoyed reading “NUGGET AND FANG” by Tammi Sauer!  We loved hearing about your positive experience in middle school so far!

What LEARNING and GROWING went on in room 217 this week:

Academics

ELA:   Class Novel:  Esio Trot by Rolad Dahl, Asking and answering questions – WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE, and WHY to demonstrate an understanding of key details, long/short vowel review

Writing:  Narratives using with a focus of using ADJECTIVES

Math:  Addition strategies using place value and base 10 blocks

Science:  Scientific Method

Students of the week:

Nolen and Ellie

Thank you for being showing GRIT and WITH-IT-NESS this week!

Important Dates:

• 10/1:  SAC meeting @ 3:00 in the Media Center
• 10/4:  Kim Pacetti- Mystery Reader @ 9:30 (email me if you need to make any changes and your CLUES for me to give the class!)
• 10/8:  In-school GEM field trip
• 10/10:  Gifted screener – if your child has already been identified, they will not be tested again and will go to the guidance counselors room at that time.
• 10/11:  Liana Valla – Mystery Reader @ 9:30 (email me if you need to make any changes and your CLUES for me to give the class!)
• 10/11: 1st quarter ends
• 10/14:  HURRICANE MAKE-UP DAY
• 10/25:  Parade of characters – 8:45 am – meet us at the bus loop!
• 10/25:  Sam Stark – Mystery Reader @ 9:30 (email me if you need to make any changes and your CLUES for me to give the class!)
• 10/25:  Fall Festival – 5:30-7:30
• 10/29:  Report cards on HAC

Reminders:

Thank you for coming to Open House!  Student’s were SO proud to show off their classroom! Congratulations to Alsea for winning our estimation jar!  The total number of Hershey kisses were 175 – she guessed 156! 

Writing shared stories with our partners this week – this is easier said than done!  😉  

Snap!  Crackle!  Pop!  Eli and Zinnia were the first to reach 40 A.R. points – earning bubblegum in class!  

What LEARNING and GROWING went on in room 217 this week:

Academics

ELA:   Class Novel:  Gooney Bird Greene by Lois Lowry, Text features – captions, bold print, and subheadings, long/short vowel review

Writing:  Shared stories and “The Best Part of Me” final drafts and presentations

Math:  fluently adding and subtracting within 100 using STRATEGIES, Topic 3 Assessment

Social Studies:  Constitution and Preamble

Students of the week:

Alsea and Tibor

Thank you for being EDUCATIONAL RISK-TAKERS and showing a GROWTH MINDSET

Important Dates:

• 9/26:  Fun RUN on the field – our class,THE SAXON STAMPEDE, will run from 9:30-10:30!  Come cheer us on!  Children should wear running shorts, tennis shoes, and a t-shirt the day of the race.  They are also permitted to wear sunglasses and a hat.  Please apply sunscreen at home before they arrive to school. Contact me if you are willing to donate 18 popsicles to help the class cool down post race.
• 9/27:  Paxton – Mystery Reader @ 2:30 pm (email me if you need to make any changes and your CLUES for me to give the class!)
• 10/1:  SAC meeting @ 3:00 in the Media Center
• 10/10:  Gifted screener – if your child has already been identified, they will not be tested again and will go to the guidance counselors room at that time.
• 10/8:  In-school GEM field trip
• 10/11:  Liana Valla – Mystery Reader @ 9:30 (email me if you need to make any changes and your CLUES for me to give the class!)
• 10/11: 1st quarter ends
• 10/14:  HURRICANE MAKE-UP DAY
• 10/25:  Parade of characters – 8:45 am – meet us at the bus loop!
• 10/25:  Sam Stark – Mystery Reader @ 9:30 (email me if you need to make any changes and your CLUES for me to give the class!)
• 10/25:  Fall Festival – 5:30-7:30
• 10/29:  Report cards on HAC

Reminders:

Sneak Peek at our “Best Part of Me” writing project from the book, The Best Part of Me by Wendy Ewald.  Can you guess what your child chose to represent as the best part of them?

What LEARNING and GROWING went on in room 217 this week:

Academics

ELA:   Class Novel:  Horrible Harry takes the Cake by Suzy Kline, characters point of view, homophones

Writing:  “The Best Part of Me” writng project – brainstorming, editing, revising

Math:  fluently adding and subtracting within 100 using STRATEGIES

Social Studies:  Patriots Day – 9/11:  The man who walked between the towers by:  Mordicai Gerstein

Students of the week:

Phoebe and Noah

Thank you for being DETERMINED and RELIABLE this week!

Important Dates:

• 9/13:  Interims go home – please keep grades and return signed envelope!  If you are interested in a conference, please contact me.
• 9/12:  PTAO meeting – 6:00 pm
• 9/17:  Boosterthon kick-off
• 9/26:  FUNDRUN
• 9/19:  OPEN HOUSE – 5:30-7:00
• 9/19:  student pictures
• 10/8:  In-school GEM field trip
• 10/11: 1st quarter ends
• 10/14:  No school – teacher planning day
• 10/25:  Parade of characters – 8:45 am – meet us at the bus loop!
• 10/25:  Fall Festival – 5:30-7:30
• 10/29:  Report cards on HAC

Reminders:

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• Save the date!  Save the date!  Save the date!  Please join us for Open House next Thursday, September 19th from 5:30 – 7:00!  Your child is SO pumped to be your tour guide and show off their classroom! You will also have the opportunity to sign up to be a Mystery Reader and a Fall Festival time-slot! No homework will be assigned that night.  Be there or be square! 😉

• I am so happy to hear that all of my students and families are safe from the hurricane! 🙂

• Please be sure you have filled out a Building Access Form  All visitors will eed to have one filled out and approved.  Hunt also asks that you do not visit the classroom during the day unless an appointment is made.  You must then have an apporved sticker to come to the classroom.  If you are not sure if you are approved please check with the front office.  Thank you for helping to make our system a success!

Practicing free-wheeling sketches  like the author/illustrator Donald Crews around R.B. Hunt!

What LEARNING and GROWING went on in room 217 this week:

Academics

ELA:   Class Novel:  Horrible Harry and the Goog by Suzy Kline, describing how characters act, long/short vowels

Writing:  free-wheeling sketches, short stories

Math:  EQUAL groups

Social Studies:  citizenship

Science:  work like a scientist

Students of the week:

Kalilah and Sam

Thank you for showing GRIT and STAMINA this week!

Important Dates:

• 9/2:  Labor Day – No school
• 9/8:  GEM FIELD TRIP FORMS DUE!
• 9/10:  Interims go home
• 9/12:  PTAO meeting – 6:00 pm
• 9/17:  Boosterthon kick-off
• 9/26:  FUNDRUN
• 9/19:  student pictures
• 10/8:  In-school GEM field trip
• 10/11: 1st quarter ends
• 10/14:  No school – teacher planning day
• 10/25:  Parade of characters – 8:45 am – meet us at the bus loop!
• 10/25:  Fall Festival – 5:30-7:30
• 10/29:  Report cards on HAC

Reminders:

• Don’t forget to sign and return field trip forms by 9/8!

• Reading and math tests will be going home today. in red folders.  They both require a lot of contain a lot of rigor. These tests will prepare our students for Third Grade. Just so you are aware the scale for Ready Reading and Pearson Math tests are different than a “normal” grading scale. 70 & above=M, 69-40=P, Below 40=I.   Just a reminder to ask your child comprehension questions about the book they’re reading at home as well as reviewing math homework.  We are working very hard in class on being awesome reading detectives and building stamina. With these tests it is super important that your child go back into the passage to find text evidence and follow directions carefully. Thank you for your support!

• Please go over the Lesson 1 Math Test and our Independent Practice reading test with your child that went home in red folders today.

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• Everyone stay safe this weekend!  SJCSD will be in contact with families with updates Sunday, September 1st!  We got this!  

Congratulations to Ellie for being the first student in our class to earn 10 A.R. points and pick out a charm for her chain of success!  We are proud of you!  HEY!  We are proud of you!  

Showing that ISLAND PRIDE!  We LOVE R.B. Hunt!

What LEARNING and GROWING went on in room 217 this week:

Academics

ELA:   Class Novel:  Horrible Harry and the Triple Revenge by Suzy Kline, asking/answering questions – practice test, long/short vowels

Writing:  Shared stories

Math:  fluently add and subtract within 20 using multiple strategies

Social Studies:  Map skills

Science:  Inquiry

Students of the week:

Zinnia and Perry

Thank you for following the GOLDEN RULE and being such good listeners!

Important Dates:

• 8/29:  Volunteer Welcome Back Breakfast – please RSVP with Laura at the front desk!
• 9/2:  Labor Day – No school
• 9/10:  Interims go home
• 9/12:  PTAO meeting – 6:00 pm
• 9/17:  Boosterthon kick-off
• 9/26:  FUNDRUN
• 9/20:  student pictures
• 10/8:  In-school GEM field trip
• 10/11: 1st quarter ends
• 10/14:  No school – teacher planning day
• 10/25:  Parade of characters – 8:45 am – meet us at the bus loop!
• 10/25:  Fall Festival – 5:30-7:30
• 10/29:  Report cards on HAC

Reminders:

• Don’t forget to sign and return field trip forms!
• Turn in summer reading logs ASAP!

I am so PUMPED for this year with an INCREDIBLE group of students!  Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions at all.  

Practicing our interivew skills to get to know our new classmates and taking A.R tests! 🙂

Using a blank 100’s chart to find number patterns and practice fluency

We enjoyed learning more about eachother by displaying and talking about our brown bag items on the ELMO!  

What LEARNING and GROWING went on in room 217 this week:

Academics

ELA:  asking/answering questions

Writing:  Narrative writing – My Summer, making a list on ways to show kindness

Math:  Number Concepts, doubles, fact fluency

Social Studies:  Community

Students of the week:

…..NEXT WEEK!

Important Dates:

• 8/29:  Volunteer Welcome Back Breakfast – please RSVP with Laura at the front desk!
• 9/2:  Labor Day – No school
• 9/10:  Interims go home
• 9/12:  PTAO meeting – 6:00 pm
• 9/17:  Boosterthon kick-off
• 9/26:  FUNDRUN
• 9/19:  student pictures
• 10/11: 1st quarter ends
• 10/14:  No school – teacher planning day
• 10/25:  Parade of characters – 8:45 am – meet us at the bus loop!
• 10/25:  Fall Festival – 5:30-7:30
• 10/29:  Report cards on HAC

Reminders:

• Math homework is due the following day it is given (unless there are special circumstances… write a note.) Weekly Reading Logs will begin next week and are due the following Monday.  For the back side of the reading log, students may write about their FAVORITE book from the week or novel they are currently reading.  There is never homework on Fridays.  Enjoy your time with family.  🙂
• All graded/checked work will go home on Fridays.
• Don’t forget to wear your RB Hunt shirt or red on Friday!
• Don’t forget to send in a healthy snack for your child daily!  🙂
• Water bottles are permitted on their desks – water only.
• Turn in summer reading logs ASAP!

What a year!   You are such a talented, respectful group of students – collectively and individually.  I have LOVED being your teacher!  I know you will continue to read, write, and solve problems every day, because you have internalized the value of learning.  I expect to continue hearing GREAT things about all 18 of you in the future.  Have a fun summer!  I’m already looking forward to seeing your smiling faces return to R.B Hunt in August!  It will be here before we know it!  Love you all!

P.S.  Please “unsubscribe” from my site so you don’t continue to receive updates next year! 🙂

We enjoyed visiting Mrs. Welu’s class for an “Author Share” this week! 🙂  

Thank you for all the love, support, and gifts during teacher appreciation week!

Happy (summer!) birthday, Kaia! 

What LEARNING and GROWING went on in room 217 this week:

Academics

ELA: vocab, context clues, REVIEW

Writing:  Narratives

Math: REVIEW

Science:  Marine life

Students of the week:

Gia and Cash

Thank you for being humble and thoughtful this week! 🙂

Important Dates:

May 20^th– Mega Party/Book and Beach Towel Day – Please wear socks!

May 21^st– Mega Party Rain Date/AR Party

May 22^nd– Variety Show/Class Celebration

May 23^rd– Game Day – Send in a fun game to play!  No electronics!

May 24^th– Movie Day – EARLY RELEASE –  Report Cards on HAC!

Reminders:

*Don’t forget to send in $3 for pizza!*

*No math homework will be going home for the remainder of the year.  Please continue to read daily!*

LAST WEEK OF SCHOOL:

May 20^th– Mega Party/Book and Beach Towel Day

     Book/Beach Towel Day!    We will be spending time reading in and out of class on Monday, May 20th. Students are allowed to bring in (with your permission) books from home. Please allow them to also bring in a beach towel as we will be outside reading too!

May 21^st– Mega Party Rain Date/AR Party

May 22^nd– Variety Show/Class Celebration

Meet in our classroom at 11:00 for superlatives and then we will have a celebration lunch!  It has been a GREAT year!  I am sad to see it end.  

May 23^rd– Game Day – Send in a fun game to play!  No electronics!

   Game Day!  We will be having game day in class Thursday, May 23^rd. Students are allowed to bring in board games (Monopoly, Candy Land, checkers, puzzles, etc.) to school. Please do not allow your child to bring in any electronic games.

May 24^th– Movie Day

         Movie Day!   On Friday, May 24^th, our final day of Second Grade we will be watching some of the students’ favorite movies. Students are allowed to bring in any Rated G movie. It must be Rated G! You may send in either a tape or a DVD.

Swim Fun!

Thanks to our Mystery Reader, Mrs. Sasha, for reading “One” by Kathryn Otoshi, “The Sandwich Shop” by Queen Rania, and “The Giving Tree” by Shel Silverstein!  They each had great social/emotional lessons!  We are so grateful!  

Happy Mother’s Day to our fabulous mamas!  You guys are ROCKSTARS.  🙂

What LEARNING and GROWING went on in room 217 this week:

Academics

ELA: Fractured Fairytales

Writing:  Narratives

Math: brain teasers

Students of the week:

Colvin and Gianna

Thank you for being productive and responsible this week!

Important Dates:

May 20^th– Mega Party/Book and Beach Towel Day

May 21^st– Mega Party Rain Date/AR Party

May 22^nd– Variety Show/Class Celebration

May 23^rd– Game Day – Send in a fun game to play!  No electronics!

May 24^th– Movie Day – Report Cards on HAC!

Reminders:

*Don’t forget to send in $3 for pizza!*

*No math homework will be going home for the remainder of the year.  Please continue to read daily!*

LAST WEEK OF SCHOOL:

May 20^th– Mega Party/Book and Beach Towel Day

     Book/Beach Towel Day!    We will be spending time reading in and out of class on Monday, May 20th. Students are allowed to bring in (with your permission) books from home. Please allow them to also bring in a beach towel as we will be outside reading too!

May 21^st– Mega Party Rain Date/AR Party

May 22^nd– Variety Show/Class Celebration

Meet in our classroom at 11:00 for superlatives and then we will have a celebration lunch!  It has been a GREAT year!  I am sad to see it end.  

May 23^rd– Game Day – Send in a fun game to play!  No electronics!

   Game Day!  We will be having game day in class Thursday, May 23^rd. Students are allowed to bring in board games (Monopoly, Candy Land, checkers, puzzles, etc.) to school. Please do not allow your child to bring in any electronic games.

May 24^th– Movie Day

         Movie Day!   On Friday, May 24^th, our final day of Second Grade we will be watching some of the students’ favorite movies. Students are allowed to bring in any Rated G movie. It must be Rated G! You may send in either a tape or a DVD.