Homework Log and Fridge Notes March 2nd + March Calendar

Due to testing in the intermediate grades, our schedule will change slightly on Tuesday, March 3rd. Our P.E. time will be from 10:00 to 10:40. Our 2nd grade show is quickly approaching! It will be Thursday, March 12th. Students will need to be dropped off in our classroom at 6:10 and the show will begin at 6:30. Our music teacher,…

Homework Log and Fridge Notes February 16th

Thank you for all the special Valentine’s Day and birthday treats! I enjoyed reading each of the sweet and thoughtful cards, and I was blown away by all the special presents I received. A big thank you to Mrs. Brewer for my surprise party, complete with a huge Gator balloon display, Gator birthday cake, and…

Homework Log and Fridge Notes February 9th

Telling Time iPad Apps! We have been using some iPad apps in the classroom to work on telling time. Try downloading them on your iPads at home for some additional practice! There are tons of time apps, but these 3 are free and the kids have really enjoyed them! Interactive Telling Time Telling Time Free…

Black History Stamp Project

Tomorrow (Thursday) your child will be bringing home a Black History stamp project. I’m also posting the directions and research form here on the blog. The project is not due until Friday, February 20th. Remember to select a person to research from your assigned category. This ensures that we get a wide range of accomplishments and…

Homework Log and Fridge Notes February 2nd + February Calendar

Looking for more ways to practice counting money at home? Make sure you scroll to the bottom of this post for links to some fun websites! Due to testing in the intermediate grades, our schedule will change slightly on Tuesday, February 3rd and Friday, February 6. Tuesday: P.E. 10:00 to 10:40 Friday: Music 10:00-10:40 Homework Log February 2 PDF…

Homework Log and Fridge Notes January 26th

During Curriculum Night, Ms. Fiffick and I did a presentation on the new reading/writing program our district has adopted and the way reading and writing are being integrated throughout the school day in the primary grades. I’m attaching the presentation in case you were unable to attend, as well as the graphic organizer/writing format that we use…

Homework Log and Fridge Notes January 19th

Did you know that in the next few years all standardized assessments will be done on computers? In order to be successful, students will need to have strong typing skills. I’ve attached a list of fun websites (all free!) that students can use to learn and practice how to type. One of them, Typing Club,…

Homework Log and Fridge Notes January 12th

Due to testing in the intermediate grades, our schedule will change slightly on Monday, January 12th. Our P.E. time will be from 10:00 to 10:40.  Curriculum Night is next Thursday, January 22nd. There will be a variety of presentations for parents to attend, as well special activities just for students. It is a great opportunity to hear about what/how your…

Homework Log and Fridge Notes January 5th + January Calendar

This week we will begin a new vocabulary building routine called “Juicy Word of the Week.” Every Monday, I will select a new “juicy word” for us to study. The students’ goal for the rest of the week is to see how many times they encounter this “juicy word.” All the students will have a chart in the “Homework” section of their KOALA Books where they…