Daily 5 Stations

Daily 5 stations are up and rolling!  For about 30 minutes a day (give or take, depending on our day), your child gets to choose two stations to visit.  They are all fun, and they all incorporate language arts.  The 5 things your child should do DAILY are: read to self, read to someone, word work, listen to reading, and work on writing.  Since we do most of these things together at some point in the day, I let them choose during their daily 5 time.  Your child can choose from:

• Read to self (with an animal buddy)
• Read to someone (with a human buddy :-)
• Listen to reading on the iPad
• Listen to reading on the CD player
• Work on words at the table (paper activities)
• Work on words on the iPad (SpellingCity)
• Work on words at the SmartBoard
• Work on writing at the writing table (stationary paper choices)

Here are some pictures of the Fitz Family enjoying their choices!  Ask your child what their favorite station is so far!  Have a great weekend!

Unit 1 Math Test

Tomorrow, October 16, is our first math test.  Your child will bring home their two quizzes from this unit tonight.  Take some time to look over the quizzes and compliment your child on their strengths.  Also take some time to find ways to grow.  Practice those problems and get a good night's sleep!  This time spent together will be considered their homework....there is no homework page to complete.  Happy Friday Eve!

PETS!

Thank you Mr. Zimmer for sharing your pets with us today!  We ventured over to the high school this morning to see a hedgehog, turtle, and snake.  We have been learning about pets and how to take care of them, so we enjoyed seeing some REAL ones!  This week our essential question is: What happens when families work together?  I hope you see your second grader making their bed, cleaning their room, washing the dishes, and taking out the trash because they all suggested these are great ways to help out!

HOMECOMING!

It's a great day to be a Panther!  We had a wonderful time this afternoon watching the parade!  Check out some of our pictures.  WE ARE PANTHERS!

Golden Ticket Award Winners

Today we gathered to award the students who were "caught doing good" last May.  A student who does something outstanding without any expectation of reward may get "caught doing good."  These students will get to sit at a special table tomorrow with a friend of their choice.  We will continue this award system.  Hopefully all of our kiddos will "get caught doing good."  Encourage your child to be a "bucket filler."  Ask your child, "What is a bucket filler?"  Bucket fillers get "caught doing good!"  Keep up the positive spirit!

2nd Day of 2nd Grade!

2nd Day of 2nd Grade!  Today we reviewed a few routines, learned more about each other, and made our own unique fish with watercolor crayons, markers, and rocks!  What a great day.  We also found the time to work in our keepsake packets, tour a bus with the new video cameras, and watch a short video about respect.  We have lots to do in grade two!  See you tomorrow, second graders!

I Can be a Pal

By: Kristen Smith

I can be a pal by smiling at you.

I can be a pal when you feel blue.

I can be a pal who is honest and kind.

I can be a pal when you're in a bind.

I can be a pal by saying please and thank you.

I can be a pal when no one wants to.

I can be a pal every single day.

I can be your pal, what do you say?

Happy first day of school, second graders!  Welcome to the Fitz Family.  Together, we will make this year AMAZING!