Parents,
Due to the current track of Tropical Storm Fay, All Duval County Schools will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, 8/20, and Thursday, 8/21.
We have not heard anything about Friday 8/22.
Please continue to stay tuned to the local news for additional updates.
Stay safe and we hope to see you all on Friday 8/22.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Monday, August 18, 2008
Our 1st day's journey was Great!
Today was Awesome!
Have your child wear his/her t-shirt tomorrow.
Please return all forms ASAP! We are looking forward to an awesome year! Thank you for all your support.
Have your child wear his/her t-shirt tomorrow.
Please return all forms ASAP! We are looking forward to an awesome year! Thank you for all your support.
Friday, August 15, 2008
Meet and Greet!
It was such a pleasure to meet so many of you today at Orientation. We are looking forward to getting to know your child very well in the coming months.
Please return all completed forms and requested supplies as soon as possible.
School begins at 9:00 am and if your child's mode of transportation changes at any time, we must have instructions from you in writing.
Thank you again, have a great weekend!
Our journey begins on Monday. Yeah!
Please return all completed forms and requested supplies as soon as possible.
School begins at 9:00 am and if your child's mode of transportation changes at any time, we must have instructions from you in writing.
Thank you again, have a great weekend!
Our journey begins on Monday. Yeah!
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Ideas for Math Summer Work
Things that your child should know before entering 3rd grade:
1. Combinations of 10 (The student should fluently know the entire fact family for each combination such as… 3+7=10 7+3=10 10-7=3 10-3=7)
2. Combinations of 20 (The student should fluently know the entire fact family for each combination such as… 12+8=20 8+12=20 20-8=12 20-12=8)
3. Combinations of 100 (The student should fluently know the entire fact family for each combination such as… 40+60=100 60+40=100 100-40=60 100-60=40)
4. Skip counting by 2s, 5s, 10s, 25s (up to 100)
5. Time to the hour, half-hour, quarter-hour, 5 minutes
6. Elapsed Time (ex: Miss Russell started baking cookies at 2:30. She finished baking cookies at 4:15. How long did she bake cookies for?)
7. Knows the value of coins and knows how to add coins
Finding change for items purchased (Ex: If Bob bought a game for $3.20 and he gave the cashier $5.00 how much change would he get?)
Extra things that you could help your child work on before entering 3rd grade:
1. Skip counting by 3s, 4s, 6s, 7s, 8s, 9s, 15s (up to 100) (also known as “multiples”)
Strategies for adding 9 quickly (ex: 45+9 is like 45 +10=55(-1)=54 )
Have a great Summer!
1. Combinations of 10 (The student should fluently know the entire fact family for each combination such as… 3+7=10 7+3=10 10-7=3 10-3=7)
2. Combinations of 20 (The student should fluently know the entire fact family for each combination such as… 12+8=20 8+12=20 20-8=12 20-12=8)
3. Combinations of 100 (The student should fluently know the entire fact family for each combination such as… 40+60=100 60+40=100 100-40=60 100-60=40)
4. Skip counting by 2s, 5s, 10s, 25s (up to 100)
5. Time to the hour, half-hour, quarter-hour, 5 minutes
6. Elapsed Time (ex: Miss Russell started baking cookies at 2:30. She finished baking cookies at 4:15. How long did she bake cookies for?)
7. Knows the value of coins and knows how to add coins
Finding change for items purchased (Ex: If Bob bought a game for $3.20 and he gave the cashier $5.00 how much change would he get?)
Extra things that you could help your child work on before entering 3rd grade:
1. Skip counting by 3s, 4s, 6s, 7s, 8s, 9s, 15s (up to 100) (also known as “multiples”)
Strategies for adding 9 quickly (ex: 45+9 is like 45 +10=55(-1)=54 )
Have a great Summer!
Monday, May 26, 2008
Oh My 8 more days!
Third grade here we come!
We are finishing the year engaging in all phases of data analysis, including collecting, organizing, representing, and interpreting data. For the past 2 weeks we have been discussing data about how many teeth our class have lost? We first collected the data as a whole class, and then worked with groups to organize the data. Most of the students used a line plot to show their representation of their data.
The students understand that one of the important things about making a representation is that it communicates information to others. In a way their data tells a story about the information they collected. Wow! in both classes we have lost over 100 teeth! This week we will be comparing lost teeth among other grade levels.
We are continuing to add and subtract numbers using all the strategies we have learned this year. Everyday the students figure out a Math problem centered around the number of the day.
Please help your child continue to add and subtract this summer, give them your grocery list and a total amount of money. Challenge them to figure out if they will have enough money and if they will be getting any change. This is a great way to incorporate Math in their everyday lives. :)
In Science we will finish our unit on the Nature of Matter. We did a fun lab on how long it took for the students to melt ice. They loved this experiment. We also did a lab with popcorn. The students had to use their 5 senses to answer questions about the changes in the popcorn. After the experiment they were allowed to eat the popcorn Yummy! another great lab!
In Social Studies we are continuing to enjoy and learn from our Weekly Reader.
Thank you for all your support this year. I am so proud of all the children! Our class average with our diagnostic is 90% in one class and 89% in the other class. Great Job Kids!
We are finishing the year engaging in all phases of data analysis, including collecting, organizing, representing, and interpreting data. For the past 2 weeks we have been discussing data about how many teeth our class have lost? We first collected the data as a whole class, and then worked with groups to organize the data. Most of the students used a line plot to show their representation of their data.
The students understand that one of the important things about making a representation is that it communicates information to others. In a way their data tells a story about the information they collected. Wow! in both classes we have lost over 100 teeth! This week we will be comparing lost teeth among other grade levels.
We are continuing to add and subtract numbers using all the strategies we have learned this year. Everyday the students figure out a Math problem centered around the number of the day.
Please help your child continue to add and subtract this summer, give them your grocery list and a total amount of money. Challenge them to figure out if they will have enough money and if they will be getting any change. This is a great way to incorporate Math in their everyday lives. :)
In Science we will finish our unit on the Nature of Matter. We did a fun lab on how long it took for the students to melt ice. They loved this experiment. We also did a lab with popcorn. The students had to use their 5 senses to answer questions about the changes in the popcorn. After the experiment they were allowed to eat the popcorn Yummy! another great lab!
In Social Studies we are continuing to enjoy and learn from our Weekly Reader.
Thank you for all your support this year. I am so proud of all the children! Our class average with our diagnostic is 90% in one class and 89% in the other class. Great Job Kids!
Monday, May 12, 2008
Diagnostic Testing in Math
Diagnostic Testing in Math is over! Congratulations students you did a great job!
Sunday, May 4, 2008
Time Flies When You Are Having Fun!
Friday was the 157th day of school! WOW! We are counting down the days until the last day of school. The students are preparing and excited to move onto 3rd grade! I reminded the students that we have more work to continue before the last day. Please stay focused little people! :)
In Math for the past 2 weeks we have been working in the book How Many Pockets? How Many Teeth? This unit introduces students to organizing and representing numerical data. In the first investigation the students kept track of and organized data about the ages of the students in our classroom, how many siblings we have and how many letters are in our name. The students had to use conventional representations such as line plots and bar graphs.
I think it's amazing that 2nd graders can collect data, organize it, and create a representation of their data. You rock kids! Keep up the great work!
In Science we are discussing the Nature of Matter. We learned about the physical properties of solids, liquids, and gases. Solids have a definite shape and liquids and gases take the shape of their container such as a cup, a balloon, or a plastic bag.
We are enjoying our Weekly Reader for Social Studies. Some of the things we discussed last month:
In Math for the past 2 weeks we have been working in the book How Many Pockets? How Many Teeth? This unit introduces students to organizing and representing numerical data. In the first investigation the students kept track of and organized data about the ages of the students in our classroom, how many siblings we have and how many letters are in our name. The students had to use conventional representations such as line plots and bar graphs.
I think it's amazing that 2nd graders can collect data, organize it, and create a representation of their data. You rock kids! Keep up the great work!
In Science we are discussing the Nature of Matter. We learned about the physical properties of solids, liquids, and gases. Solids have a definite shape and liquids and gases take the shape of their container such as a cup, a balloon, or a plastic bag.
We are enjoying our Weekly Reader for Social Studies. Some of the things we discussed last month:
- Being A Poet
- What's up in Space
- Earth Helpers: Celebrating Earth Day April 22nd.
- Getting Wet! What is the water cycle.
Sunday, April 20, 2008
Arts Extravaganza Week
Our annual Arts Extravaganza Family Night is Fri., April 25th, 6 -8 pm.
Every student in the school will have a piece of art on display in the hallways. Students can participate in various arts and crafts in the dining room. Hot dogs, chips, and drinks will be available for purchase. Each class makes a basket to be auctioned off with the proceeds going to help fund our awesome art and resource programs. We hope to see you at this fun family event!
Every student in the school will have a piece of art on display in the hallways. Students can participate in various arts and crafts in the dining room. Hot dogs, chips, and drinks will be available for purchase. Each class makes a basket to be auctioned off with the proceeds going to help fund our awesome art and resource programs. We hope to see you at this fun family event!
How Long? How Far? coming to an End
We are moving out of the unit How Long? How Far?
We started the week out walking and visualizing the paths we take to the dining room, Media Center and the P.E. hall. We also showed the different paths that students take to the water fountain in our cottage. It was a great visual. We discussed width and length.
On Tuesday my Math Coach Mrs. Ross helped us with a lesson about Andy the Ant. Andy the Ant walks to school. Andy always walks on the sidewalk. He had three different paths he could take. The students had to figure out which path was the longest and the shortest. Counting the blocks was how the students could figure out which path was longest/shortest.
We also worked on an activity about Allison the Ant. With this activity Allison rides an electric bike around town. The bike needs it battery charged every 10 blocks. The students had to show the paths Allison can follow. Remembering she has to charge up her bike battery every 10 blocks. We had a great time measuring paths and moving on a grid.
I have asked the students to pay more attention to their paths when driving in the car. They will be looking for landmarks to help. I encourage all the parents to help their child understand this concept.
We ended the week making vanilla pudding. The students had to measure out the ingredients and mix. Yummy! they all enjoyed every bite!
In Science we classified things as living and non-living
We started the week out walking and visualizing the paths we take to the dining room, Media Center and the P.E. hall. We also showed the different paths that students take to the water fountain in our cottage. It was a great visual. We discussed width and length.
On Tuesday my Math Coach Mrs. Ross helped us with a lesson about Andy the Ant. Andy the Ant walks to school. Andy always walks on the sidewalk. He had three different paths he could take. The students had to figure out which path was the longest and the shortest. Counting the blocks was how the students could figure out which path was longest/shortest.
We also worked on an activity about Allison the Ant. With this activity Allison rides an electric bike around town. The bike needs it battery charged every 10 blocks. The students had to show the paths Allison can follow. Remembering she has to charge up her bike battery every 10 blocks. We had a great time measuring paths and moving on a grid.
I have asked the students to pay more attention to their paths when driving in the car. They will be looking for landmarks to help. I encourage all the parents to help their child understand this concept.
We ended the week making vanilla pudding. The students had to measure out the ingredients and mix. Yummy! they all enjoyed every bite!
In Science we classified things as living and non-living
Sunday, April 13, 2008
A Week of Review
Welcome Back from Spring Break!
We started our week out reviewing our Combinations of Tens and Doubles.
We also worked on measuring and measurements. We ended our week with 32 cups of blue/green water. All the students had to figure out how many pints and quarts equaled 32 cups of water. This is apart of our Calendar Math. The students love it! I also love to see them figure it out. We are truly learning to be self-directed thinkers and learners!
Mid-week we had a quiz on Story Problems with Addition and Subtraction facts.
Please continue to review with your child all the skills and concepts being taught in class.
Ask your child about the Measure man!
In Science we discussed living and non-living things. We also discussed ways we can care for the Earth at home and in school.
Another great week!
WOW! Friday was the 142nd day of school!
Thanks for all your support, have a super week! :)
We started our week out reviewing our Combinations of Tens and Doubles.
We also worked on measuring and measurements. We ended our week with 32 cups of blue/green water. All the students had to figure out how many pints and quarts equaled 32 cups of water. This is apart of our Calendar Math. The students love it! I also love to see them figure it out. We are truly learning to be self-directed thinkers and learners!
Mid-week we had a quiz on Story Problems with Addition and Subtraction facts.
Please continue to review with your child all the skills and concepts being taught in class.
Ask your child about the Measure man!
In Science we discussed living and non-living things. We also discussed ways we can care for the Earth at home and in school.
Another great week!
WOW! Friday was the 142nd day of school!
Thanks for all your support, have a super week! :)
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