Wednesday March 27, 2013

We had a fantastic day today. In math we continued to work on Area and Perimeter and completed workshop centers. In reading we had  Mrs. Parker as our Mystery Reader yesterday and Mrs. Fuller and Grandma Gannon today. I cannot thank you all enough for coming in and Reading to the class. You made each student feel so special. We have two Myster Readers tomorrow which makes for a total of 22. WOW

Remember that the Talent Show is tomorrow at 1:20-all are welcome
Homework due Tomorrow

Mrs. Parker and LaVon

Mrs. Fuller and Tarvaris

Grandma Gannon and Nathan S.

Monday March 25, 2013

          

 

Ms. Moses and Kendra

                                                              Mr. Fuller and Tarvaris

Mr. Mike and Cameron

Thank you to Ms. Moses, and Mr. Fuller for being our Mystery Readers on Friday and Mr. Mike for being our Mystery Reader today! We are so lucky to have so many families come in to read to us each day.

Thank you families for making it to conferences. We had 100%! Way to go

We are beginning our Flat Stanley project! Be sure to look for your child's Flat Stanley on Thursday in their homework folder.

Homework due Thursday and no spelling test this week. Talent show Thursday at 1:20, hope to see you there

Wednesday March 20, 2013

Happy 1st Day of Spring! We have had a wonderful week so far.  Monday our Mystery Reader was Louis Randazzo and Tuesday Cameron's Aunt. We are so thankful that all of you have committed to come in and read with us. We have had 12 Mystery Readers so far this month and we are so proud.


In math students have been learning about capacity, area, and perimeter. They made a Gallon Man/Woman and have practiced finding the area and perimeter of given objects. Workshop is going great, students love working together and are getting better listening to one another and working with their classmates.

In reading students have been identifying the Main Idea and details when they read, they have also been focusing on the following reading strategies: going back to reread, looking at pictures to help with comprehension, changing their voice while reading, predicting what will come next, and sounding out unknown words.

In writing students have finished their Autobiography Projects and they are so excited to share them with you at Conferences. Our next unit will be Animal Reports

Friday March 15, 2013

Happy Friday!  Thank you to Miss Pederson for being our Mystery Reader!

Today students continued to work in math workshop groups focusing on teamwork and problem solving within their group. In reading we continued to talk about the Main Idea and played a Main Idea game. In Writing students worked on their Autobiography book and were able to have Free Choice Friday, where they can add a picture to their writing.

The Irish Dancers came in to preform for us and they were amazing! Hope you have a great weekend.

Thursday March 14, 2013

Thank you to Mrs. Patton and Mrs. Cody for coming in to be our Mystery Readers! Today we started math workshop. During math workshop students rotate through 5 different centers where they practice math concepts and are able to work in a small group with their peers and with me. Be sure to ask them about it this week. In reading, we are continuing to discuss main idea and non-fiction. Students are almost finished with their Autobiography book. I cannot wait for them to share their book with you.

Congratulations to Yasmin Patton for winning our 2nd grade book mark contest. We are so proud of you
Congratulations to DeMarion Rouse for earning our Citizen of the Month. Way to go

Next week is conferences. Be sure to check your child's homework folder for your conference reminder and please let me know asap if you cannot attend.

No school for students Thursday March 21st-Conferences all day

Gotta Keep Reading Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNpNfhpqDk4&safety_mode=true&persist_safety_mode=1&safe=active

Mrs. Patton and Yasmin



 Mrs. Cody and Zachary

DeMarion-Citizen of the Month

Tuesday March 12, 2013

Happy Tuesday. Thank you to our wonderful friend Ronoll in 3rd grade for being our Mystery Reader.
Today we continued to practice the skill of measuring in inches, centimeters, and adding two digit numbers. You can help your child memorize their math facts by practicing addition facts with flash cards each night. At conferences I will provide you with some if you are in need. You can also get them at the dollar store.

 In reading, we continued to discuss and identify the main idea of a story. To find what the main idea of a story is students have to act like detectives and look for all the details throughout the story.

Book exchange is tomorrow.

Monday March 11, 2013

Thank you to our wonderful Mystery Readers Mrs. Lecuch, Mrs. Lettenberger, and Mrs. Touhey

Thursday March 7, 2013

Thank you to our two Mystery Readers for today Mrs. Schafer and Ms. Henderson.

Tuesday March 5, 2013

Today students worked on measuring vegetables using inches. They also worked on line plots, two-digit addition and subtraction, and counting change. In reading our Mystery Reader was my daughter Aubrey, my husband and twins, Evan and Lucas. We are in need of a Mystery Reader on March 8th,12th, 22nd, and 28th. Thank you to all that have signed up. The students love it!

Please look around your house for pictures of your child for us to use with our Autobiography. They can start bringing them in this week.

Monday March 4, 2013

We had a great week last week. Friday we had our first mystery reader, my mom, Mrs. Imhoff. We also had two students from Parcells come in as part of the Read Across America program. They taught us a lesson using the book Green Eggs and Ham.  We also celebrated Dr. Seuss' Birthday by reading in our pajamas and having cupcakes.

Today students worked together to solve math problems, measured vegetables, and completed their math center. Our "One School, One Book" program began on Friday. Students received The Lemonade War today with a reading schedule. Enjoy

We could use a Mystery Reader at 12:30 on the following days: March 8, 12, 19, 22, 25, 26, 27, 28. If you would like to be a mystery reader please contact me and let me know. amy.zizelman@gpschools.org