Planet Posters

Students gathered information from a nonfiction text about a planet. We had 9 groups of students each assigned to one of the planets or dwarf planet in our solar system. They created a bubble map to help them organize facts about their planet. Students were asked to include how many moons and rings their planet had as well as 3 additional interesting facts specific to their planet. Students then created a poster to teach their classmates about their planet. Student then participated in teaching each other about all the planets. It was a fun learning project where students were teaching each other.

SPACE Art Project

In science we are studying the solar system.  Students have been working in small groups to research about a planet.  They have been gathering information from a non-fiction text and creating a bubble map to organize their facts.  They created a poster to teach their peers about their assigned planet. On Friday we usually have time for art. We connected our science standards to art this past week. The students had a wonderful time creating a sphere with chalk to represent a planet. I was quite impressed with our final masterpieces. 

Around the Pond: Who's Been Here?

We have been reading the story Around the Pond: Who's Been Here. We will have our Spelling Test on Wednesday November 20th.  We will be doing our Weekly Skills Test on Thursday.  Please have your child study their spelling words.  Also make sure your child has an understanding on the comprehension strategy and skills found on this weeks Newsletter.  We will be testing on double consonants, categorize and classify, high frequency words, multiple meaning words and exclaimations.  Click to download the newsletter here. Around the Pond Newsletter  Students can also study their spelling words by using www.spellingcity.com/sforbush In class this week we did an m & m activity to help us understand multiple meaning words.  

HALLOWEEN

Our class worked hard to earn table points to earn a Halloween party.  Table points is a behavior management system I use in my classroom.  It promotes and rewards good behavior. In turn, we have a classroom environment that is condusive to learning which contributes to successful learning. Here are some pictures from our class party! Thanks to our room mom who helped at our party. Don't Eat Frank was a hit with the kids. We played a few Halloween Minute-to-Win-it games. 

STAR LAB

We had a lot of fun in the Star Lab. Mrs. Nedrow taught us all about differnt constellations.   We also learned a little about the solar system.  In our reading story Henry and Mudge and the Starry Night, Henry's family goes camping and enjoys star gazing! So we brought the stars to the classroom to experience star gazing too. We appreciate Mrs. Nedrow for taking the time away from her classroom to do the star lab with us. We will be studying the solar system in science class for the next month.

Building a Car

I was so excited about our cars that students made and brought to school.  Students were able to use problem solving skills, creativity, and innovation in this STEM activity.  Pictures will be posted soon from race day! Thanks you for your support in this valuable yet fun project.

Exploring Parks with Ranger Dockett

Exploring Parks with Ranger Dockett

Please have your child study their spelling words.  They can practice their words on www.spellingcity.com/sforbush.  We will be taking our Weekly Skills Test and Spelling Test on Thursday November 7th. If you would like a copy of the newsletter please click on the link below to download the newsletter for Exploring Parks with Ranger Dockett. Please remember your child may not have me as their reading teacher and their spelling words may be different.  They may also test on a different day.

 Ranger Dockett Newsletter

Pictures from our Field Trip

Remind 101

Parents.  I will be using remind101 in my classroom to communicate with parents regarding school information, Tests, school projects and more.  This program allows me to safely text message parents regarding reminders from our classroom.  I will send quick text messages to your phone.  The program allows me to text you but I won't have your cell phone number nor will parents have access to my cell phone number.  You can opt out at any time.  This could be a quick and efficient way to communicate with you.  If you have a child in my homeroom and reading class you will need to sign up for both classes.  If you would like to sign up for email reminders instead please let me know and I can give you instructions.

E-Group Reading Class

Homeroom

Henry and Mudge and the Starry Night

I have sent home the weekly newsletter for E-Group.  Please have your child study their spelling words.  They can practice their words on www.Spellingcity.com/sforbush/.  We will be taking our Weekly Skills Test, Spelling Test and Dictation Test on Tuesday October 29th.   If you would like a copy of the newsletter than explains what we will be learning in class please click on the link below to download the newsletter for Henry and Mudge and the Starry Night.  Please remember that your child may not have me as their reading teacher and their spelling words may be different. They may also test on a different day.

 You can download our weekly newsletter here: Henry and Mudge Newsletter

E-Group News

I have sent home the weekly newsletter for E-Group.  Please have your child study their spelling words.  They can practice their words on www.Spellingcity.com/sforbush/.  We will be taking our Weekly Skills Test, Spelling Test and Dictation Test on Wednesday September 25, 3013.   If you would like a copy of the newsletter than explains what we will be learning in class please click on the link below to download the newsletter for Julius.  Please remember that your child may not have me as their reading teacher and their spelling words may be different.

http://tinyurl.com/p7ra658

No Excuse Words

No Excuse Words Theme 1
No Excuse words are an essential tool for fluency.  Students will study these words throughout the first 5 weeks of school.  Your child should be able to read and spell the following words.  Please study them frequenty with your child.

animals      even            same           ask          hand       
sentence     back           important    such        became    
later           tell              began          line          think        
big             man            under          came        must             until          children       name          write        off
different   

Your child can practice these words on SpellingCity.com.  Go to www.spellingcity.com/sforbush/  Find the list titled no excuse words theme 1.

Field Trip!

Our class is getting excited for our field trip to Big Springs and Mesa Falls on Wedneday Septemeber 18, 2013.  Please make sure your child brings their permission slip back to school as soon as possible.  We will be going on a few short nature walks on a paved path.  Please make sure that your child wears comfortable shoes.  No flip flops.  Please have your child bring a sweater in case of inclement weather. Parents are welcome to come and meet us in Big Springs. I need to give a lunch count to the cooks for sack lunches from the school so please indicate on their permission slip if they will bring a lunch from home or if they will need a sack lunch from school. Please call with any concerns regarding the field trip. 

Catch the wave

Surf's Up! Catch the wave into 2nd Grade! I am excited to start this school year with your child.  Please contact me with any questions or concerns regarding your child.  You can reach me after school hours by calling 624-7422 or you can e-mail me. stephanief@sd215.net Please check our classroom blog for updates and information regarding your childs schooling.  I am looking forward to teaching your child this year.