One of the most popular theme days is one week away! Our February 4 Popcorn Day will also be ALL SCHOOL PJ DAY. Of course, this means that slippers and stuffed animals are welcome to join us at school.
Mark your calendars for this fun day.
Monthly Archives: January 2011
Science at VanAndel Education Institute
Posted onIf your child is interested in some extra science activities, Mrs. Sheldon shared the following link with me: http://www.vai.org/Education/Academy/SOS.aspx
Science on Saturday
Please join us for Science on Saturday, a fun and exciting program for both students and adults. Experience “Thinking and Acting Like a Scientist.” Science on Saturday is for students who have not participated in any VAEI Science Academy out-of-school-time cohort program. Adults fully participate in all program activities.
Note from Mrs. Reagan
Posted onOur Writer’s Celebration
Posted onWe are having our Writer’s Celebration on Friday because a few children had to finish publishing their “How to” papers. I would love it if your child could bring in the objects from their paper to demonstrate the “how to.” This in not a requirement.
Homework for Writing
Posted onAt school we are working on writing an ALL ABOUT book. They want to learn as much as possible so that they can share it with their readers. Today they brought home a topic that they chose and the chapter headings that they want to include. Could you please help them find more information either online, in books, or from your experience. It would be great if they brought it to school by January 24th.
Math Facts
Posted onToday I sent home information regarding a math site ( http://xtramath.org/home ) that offers additional practice of basic math facts. This is a free site that allows your child to progressively practice addition, subtraction and once these are mastered multiplication facts. It is extremely important that we review these daily and increase accuracy/speed in the process. I will be sending home flash cards with many of the students later next week for homework (especially if they are still relying on using their fingers to solve a problem). I would love it if they could become more rote with basic addition & subtraction facts. It would be GREAT if your child could get on this site for a quick review three times per week. I will be receiving a progress report weekly.
Overdue Books
Posted onPlease note that our wonderful librarian is initiating a new system for alerting you when books are more than 21 days overdue. Beginning January 17, an email will go out to families who have an overdue book ( 21 or more days) on Mondays.
We have library every Tuesday. Just a reminder that the minutes your child reads for Book It incentive, does count for the Reading Rewards. Please encourage your child to read 20-30 minutes at least 5 times weekly.
Hat Day
Posted onFRIDAY IS POPCORN DAY AND HAT DAY
National Hat Day falls on Saturday, January 15. To celebrate this important event, we would like all students and staff to wear their favorite hat on Friday, January 14–our POPCORN DAY.
Hats serve many purposes. They are used for protection, health and as a fashion statement. Hats can also help us to define our interests and individuality.
Friday, January 14 is a chance to make a statement and to display you favorite headgear.
Did you know? More body heat is lost from your head than other parts of the body. So, wearing a hat goes a long way towards staying warm on a cold January day.
Pizza Party
Posted onMrs. McDonald Leaves No Reader Behind
Posted onReading Rewards is also a reading incentive program that is designed to encourage kids to read. Every time you log reading time on the site, you will earn ‘RR Miles’ you can spend in a Fun and Games section.
Here’s what I’d like you to do:
- Sign up for a free account at www.reading-rewards.com. It’s fast and easy to do!
- Click on the Groups tab, and look for our group by searching for ‘Mrs. McDonald’s 2nd Graders, GES‘. Once you find it, click on it and JOIN our group!
- Go to your My Reading page and pick an avatar to represent you!
- Every time you read, click on ‘I read some more’ in your ‘Log Reading Time’ section.
That’s it! There’s lots more on the site you are welcome to explore, but that’s all you need to do to get started for our reading group.
Happy Reading!