- A trip through their 9 acre corn maze with age appropriate “passports” to help guide a group through the “cornfusing” twists and turns
- Hayride visit to the pumpkin patch and sunflower field
- An up close and personal look at ”Uncle Buck’s” farm animals
- Playground with corn box, tube slide, BIG tractor tires, Lil Farmer’s Play area, etc.
- A jump on the “Corn Popper” (HUGE jumping pillow!)
- Make sure that on this day they bring a bag lunch and drink as well as an EXTRA water bottle as it may get hot.
- Dress as if you are going camping. So, long pants or shorts and tennis shoes. Your child may also bring a hat. If there are any other questions make sure to write them in their planner or email me and I will get back to you as soon as I can.
Monday, October 31, 2011
Field Trip!
On Wednesday November 2nd, 2011, second grade is going to the Sykes and Cooper Farms to explore the corn maize. Here are some of the things that they offer.
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Monday, October 17, 2011
Field Trip!
Second grade is going on a Field Trip to a corn maze on November 2nd, 2011!!!
Make sure to have field trip permission slips and money ($8.50) due to me by October 24, 2011. If you are interested in chaperoning, please make sure that you have a valid volunteer card that has been screened and updated downtown.
If you need a form let me know.
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Other sites to browse
Computer Lab Favorites from Scholastic
http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/clf/tguidesitemap.htm?lnkid=TNav:TR:Computer%20Lab%20Favorites&ESP=TR/ib//acq/comp_lab_fav_tnav_TR///nav/txtl////
Storyline Online
http://www.storylineonline.net/
National Geographic for Kids
http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/
PBS Kids
http://pbskids.org/lions/stories/
Fun Brain
http://www.funbrain.com/brain/ReadingBrain/ReadingBrain.html
http://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/clf/tguidesitemap.htm?lnkid=TNav:TR:Computer%20Lab%20Favorites&ESP=TR/ib//acq/comp_lab_fav_tnav_TR///nav/txtl////
Storyline Online
http://www.storylineonline.net/
National Geographic for Kids
http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/
PBS Kids
http://pbskids.org/lions/stories/
Fun Brain
http://www.funbrain.com/brain/ReadingBrain/ReadingBrain.html
Websites to check out!
Here are some great websites that I strongly encourage your students to check out. If they are in need of their personal Log-In and password, simply write a short note in their planner and I will jot it down for you.
Destination Success
https://success.duvalschools.org/lms
Compass Odyssey
https://odyssey.duvalschools.org/childu/index.html?SSL=1
Gizmo
http://www.explorelearning.com/
Destination Success
https://success.duvalschools.org/lms
Compass Odyssey
https://odyssey.duvalschools.org/childu/index.html?SSL=1
Gizmo
http://www.explorelearning.com/
Scholastic Flyer for the Month of October!!
On Friday, your child came home with a Lucky Scholastic Flyer. If you didn't get a chance to get books from the Book Fair because of the price, here is your chance to order many more books for a lower price. It also helps out our class and build our classroom library.
(You may also order online atwww.scholastic.com/bookclubs )
I am hoping that with the next order, I will choose some books for the kids to add to the library. I want to say thank you to those of you who did order books in September! Remember, almost every month I will be sending the fliers home, so there are many opportunities to purchase.
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.
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 October 20, 2011, in order to receive the books.
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.
Fall Festival!!!
The Fall Festival is this Friday October 21!!! It is going to be a lot of fun! There will be games and hay rides; something for everyone! Your child should have come home with a salmon colored flyer that will let you know how many tickets you need for a particular activity.
It is really a great deal! 5 tickets for $1!!! Pre-order now and when you come on Friday you will get your tickets at the gate.
Our worms have been set free!
Or I should rather say, our worms have decomposed! On Friday marked the 3rd week that our class did an experiment to see what would happen to a bag filled with leaves, dirt, and worms compared to a compost bag without worms.
The students and I came up with a couple of reasons why they didn't survive. During our science block, the kids took note of their observations of the two bags and even got to touch the dirt (with plastic gloves) to add the other element of our senses. This was truly a learning experience for the kids and myself!
Now, on to the next experiment!
The students and I came up with a couple of reasons why they didn't survive. During our science block, the kids took note of their observations of the two bags and even got to touch the dirt (with plastic gloves) to add the other element of our senses. This was truly a learning experience for the kids and myself!
Now, on to the next experiment!
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Worm Update!
It has almost been 2 weeks since our class has collected leaves for our class compost and added worms to one bag of soil. We studied the habitat of worms and their impact on natural resources. Every child had the chance to put 1 worm in the bag (total of 15 worms) and boy, oh boy, was this an exciting event!
Last Friday the kids got a chance to record their observations and we all came to the consensus that some of our worms have died and are beginning to decompose. We know that we put 15 worms in the bag, some have decomposed, but we do not know if there are any live worms in the middle of the compost pile. (I admittedly am a little squeamish when it comes to worms and bugs) We will keep you posted!
Here is a picture of your kids the day we made the compost bags.
Last Friday the kids got a chance to record their observations and we all came to the consensus that some of our worms have died and are beginning to decompose. We know that we put 15 worms in the bag, some have decomposed, but we do not know if there are any live worms in the middle of the compost pile. (I admittedly am a little squeamish when it comes to worms and bugs) We will keep you posted!
Here is a picture of your kids the day we made the compost bags.
Re-Takes for Fall Pictures
Today we took fall pictures. If your child was absent or you are not pleased with the first picture, retakes will be on November 17, 2011.
Every student took pictures whether they paid or not. When the prints are delivered to school you will have the choice to view them and pay for them if you would like to keep them. Any pictures that you do not want can simply be returned back to me.
Every student took pictures whether they paid or not. When the prints are delivered to school you will have the choice to view them and pay for them if you would like to keep them. Any pictures that you do not want can simply be returned back to me.
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Family Reading Night!
Reading night is Tuesday October 4, 2011, at 6:30pm. It will feature several 15-20 minute workshop style lessons that you get to choose, based on your interest.
The workshops will provide parents with strategies to help your child in reading, comprehension, vocabulary, and technology enrichment.
All grade levels are participating and I encourage you to come out Tuesday night.
2012 Gator Bowl Classic
KTE is participating in the Gator Bowl First Coast fundraising program.
This is an opportunity to get tickets at a discounted price and help our school!
For every ticket sold, the school receives $10! The tickets are regularly $60 and are being sold for $30 per ticket. If purchasing tickets, make checks payable to KTE.
The flyer was sent home Friday September 30, 2011.
Fall Pictures!!
Fall pictures will be taken October 4, 2011. If you wish to purchase pictures make sure to return the purchase order form by Tuesday morning. The flyer was sent home Friday September 30, 2011. Look for it in your child's homework folder or backpack.
You may also pre-order online at www.cadystudios.com
You may also pre-order online at www.cadystudios.com
Scholastic Book Fair in the Media Center
Our Media Specialist has planned for the Scholastic Book Fair to come to our school October 10-14, 2011.
This is different from the "Lucky" Scholastic Flyer that I send home on a monthly bases.
The books that are at the Book Fair charge 7% sales tax. If you plan on providing money for your child, please think about the amount of money that will be applied to their purchase.
Also, please do not send your child with a personal check, as they will not be accepted; credit cards however, will be accepted.
This is different from the "Lucky" Scholastic Flyer that I send home on a monthly bases.
The books that are at the Book Fair charge 7% sales tax. If you plan on providing money for your child, please think about the amount of money that will be applied to their purchase.
Also, please do not send your child with a personal check, as they will not be accepted; credit cards however, will be accepted.
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