Monday, September 26, 2011
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Scholastic Reminder!!
Reminder: If you are ordering scholastic books for your child, bring your money in by Friday September 23, 2011.
If you still would like to order books and cannot get the money in to me by Friday, remember that you can order online by Monday September 26, 2011. I will be making a class order after school that day.
If you still would like to order books and cannot get the money in to me by Friday, remember that you can order online by Monday September 26, 2011. I will be making a class order after school that day.
Wiggly, Squiggly, Worms!!
We are going to be studying worms in science!! Any donations would be greatly appreciated!
Monday, September 19, 2011
Progress Reports
Just a reminder, that Progress Reports will be sent home on Wednesday September 21, 2011. Please be on the look out for the paper in your childs' red homework folder.
Boy Scouts!
Today a representative from the Boy Scouts came by our class to spread the word, that any boy interested in Boy Scouts should come out with a parent to the Dining Room tomorrow night at 7:00PM. He really got the kids fired up about all the cool things they would be participating in! It should be a good experience for all who join.
Volunteer Orientation!
Tomorrow in the Media Center, there will be a volunteer orientation from 8:30AM to 9:30AM. Hope you can make it!
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Spelling practice!
I have finally finished preparing the spelling tool, Look, Say, Cover, Write, Check. The tool has everything your child will need to practice their spelling. Included are the directions in a sheet protector and a wet erase marker. It will be the students' responsibility to take care and keep track of the materials provided.
I will be teaching the students how to use the tool and when I feel they have a good understanding of how it works, I will allow them to take it home and practice with their High Frequency Words (HFW) and Vocabulary Words.
This activity may take the place of the Grammar section of their homework seeing as though they are already writing sentences for the HFW.
I will post when you should be looking for the tool to be coming home with your child.
Scholastic Books!!
Tomorrow I will be sending home 3 issues of the Scholastic flier. The issues are packed with great leveled readers for your children!
This is an optional purchase, but with every order you help our class earn points to receive free books and build our classroom library.
After you make your selections on the order, you can return the order forms to our class with cash, check, or money order made payable to Kernan Trail Elementary.
The order forms must be returned by September 23, 2011, in order to receive the books. We thank you for your support and encouragement with your children, as they strive to obtain their second grade goals.
Thank you so much!
Online Ordering Information
Web address: scholastic.com/bookclubs
Class Activation Code: GQWNB
Ordering online allows you to choose from a much-wider selection of books than in the printed flyer. Plus, you can send your orders directly to me online and use your credit card to pay.
Safety Night
Come one! Come ALL!!
Tomorrow night is KTE's Safety night. It begins at 6:30PM and lasts until 8:30PM. It will be held in the school Dining Room. The school has arranged for different organizations to come to KTE and "Meet and greet" our families about specific safety issues. Please join staff and other families in this "booth" type setting to see representatives from: JSO, Poison Control, Wolfson's Safe Kids, CSX (train safety), American Red Cross and Ident-A-Kid.
Tomorrow night is KTE's Safety night. It begins at 6:30PM and lasts until 8:30PM. It will be held in the school Dining Room. The school has arranged for different organizations to come to KTE and "Meet and greet" our families about specific safety issues. Please join staff and other families in this "booth" type setting to see representatives from: JSO, Poison Control, Wolfson's Safe Kids, CSX (train safety), American Red Cross and Ident-A-Kid.
Monday, September 12, 2011
Scheduled Days to Volunteer
I want to say thank you to those of you who have shared an interest in helping out in the classroom. If it is possible, write down the days and times you are available during the week in your childs' planner and I will reply with a day and time block for you to come in.
I want to make sure that if you come in, I have something for you to do and help out in any way.
(For example: I may schedule a volunteer to come in every Tuesday, Tuesday and Thursday; just depends on your schedule)
I want to make sure that if you come in, I have something for you to do and help out in any way.
(For example: I may schedule a volunteer to come in every Tuesday, Tuesday and Thursday; just depends on your schedule)
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Volunteers!!! Calling ALL Volunteers!!
Hopefully in the next week or two, I would like to begin contacting any parents who are willing and available to help out in the classroom.
Ranging from:
*filing papers
*reading with a group of kids
*help with new center activities (coloring, cutting, laminating, etc.)
*Sunshine Math grader
I am also looking for anyone interested in being the "Room Parent" for our class. The purpose for this is to facilitate the dissemination of information regarding PTA programs and school events, as well as solicitation of volunteers for various events and staff appreciation. Be aware that I can only choose one person and this is different than volunteering in our classroom, but you may do both if desired.
If you are interested just let me know!
Ranging from:
*filing papers
*reading with a group of kids
*help with new center activities (coloring, cutting, laminating, etc.)
*Sunshine Math grader
I am also looking for anyone interested in being the "Room Parent" for our class. The purpose for this is to facilitate the dissemination of information regarding PTA programs and school events, as well as solicitation of volunteers for various events and staff appreciation. Be aware that I can only choose one person and this is different than volunteering in our classroom, but you may do both if desired.
If you are interested just let me know!
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Story Structure
Hello all!
Today we continued to talk about story structure and that every story has a setting, main characters, beginning, middle, and end. I read aloud a silly story called Dragon gets by, By: Dave Pilkey. Your child was then given 6 index cards and labeled them with the appropriate part of the story. On the back of the card, they got a chance to use their artistic skills and depict the setting, characters, the events that happened in the beginning, middle, and end!
My hope tomorrow is that I hole punch the cards and string them together and display them around the room hanging from the ceiling! When they are up I will post pictures.
Tomorrow, they will get the chance to read a fiction story of their choice and show me the elements of story structure in another creative activity. Keep posted!
Today we continued to talk about story structure and that every story has a setting, main characters, beginning, middle, and end. I read aloud a silly story called Dragon gets by, By: Dave Pilkey. Your child was then given 6 index cards and labeled them with the appropriate part of the story. On the back of the card, they got a chance to use their artistic skills and depict the setting, characters, the events that happened in the beginning, middle, and end!
My hope tomorrow is that I hole punch the cards and string them together and display them around the room hanging from the ceiling! When they are up I will post pictures.
Tomorrow, they will get the chance to read a fiction story of their choice and show me the elements of story structure in another creative activity. Keep posted!
Monday, September 5, 2011
Hikers Homework
Click here to see the Hikers Homework
This will explain how they should complete the homework for the week. It may change from week to week.
This will explain how they should complete the homework for the week. It may change from week to week.
Saturday, September 3, 2011
Science and Social Studies
There was a question at Open House about science and social studies and why it wasn't graded the same as the rest of the core subjects with a letter grade. I spoke to the grade level chair of second grade and it seems that, that it is how the District has set up that grading system. It also reflects that way on the report card. If your child has a 60% or above they would receive an "S", 59% or below a "U". This is something that is not in my control.
30 Book Challenge!
Just to clarify, if your child is reading a chapter book and you want to figure out how many books that would count for, I am considering 25 pages to be 1 book. So for example if a book has 50 pages your child would get credit for 2 books. If your child reads a book that has 100 pages they would get credit for 4 books towards the book challenge.
I hope that clears up any confusion.
I hope that clears up any confusion.
Labor Day!
Enjoy the long weekend! Remember that Monday September 5th, 2011, there is no school for kids.
Thursday, September 1, 2011
Open House
Thank you to all the parents who could make it to Open House tonight. Feel free to contact me with whatever questions, comments, or concerns. I am really looking forward to working with your kids!
Contact information:
borrerok@duvalschools.org
(904) 220-1320 ext.162
or right here on the blog!
Contact information:
borrerok@duvalschools.org
(904) 220-1320 ext.162
or right here on the blog!
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