WELCOME BACK
We are back in our routine and our days are running smoothly. It is so nice to have your child back . Everyone seems to of had a relaxing break.
Thank you for a wonderful classroom party. Our room parents , Mrs. Ballentine and Mrs. Cake ,did a fabulous job coordinating that event. Thank you for the many donations that were brought in so that we could have a festive time.
About 3/4 or our classroom completed the Winter Break Challenge. There will be another one given out for Spring Break. The following students met our 2nd grade challenge of reading at least 9 AR books at 80% comprehension: Luke Ballentine, Evan Cole, Keegan Fabien, Asmina Mama, Morgan Maurer, and Lauren Spivey.
ACADEMICS
Our third quarter begins with 3 digit addition with regrouping. We will then go into 3digit subtraction with regrouping . Many of these skills build on skills that were covered our last nine week period.
In reading , I am trying to convey to students that their written answers need to have more details included. Many students are showing great improvement in this area. This is such an important skill in 3rd grade also.
Our writing is also revealing great gains. Students are adding more descriptors to their writing and seem to be enjoying the whole writing process more. It is so exciting to watch their writing skills grow and grow. The writing genre for this grading period is informational writing. We will use our informational writing skills for a project later on in the grading period.
Our Social Studies for this grading period is the civil rights movement. Students will be studying the Georgia Heroes, Martin Luther King and Jackie Robinson.
Please remember to keep ASP accounts updated. If you have any questions or concerns, please notify Bonnie Baker , Julia Brought0n, or Becky Dodd.
A new reward program will be started for Study Island. This will be done school wide. Currently our top 5 blue ribbons students for Study Island are: Moriah Hardy, Gianni Lugo, Sam Banks, Brian Dinh, and Kayla Nguku.
Mrs. Mills , Von's mother, has an appetizing blog that will create a lot of fun in your kitchen. kitchenfunwithmythreesons You will be amazed at all of the creative recipes.
The timelines are some of the best I have ever seen. What a creative classroom of students!!!!
Thank you for turning those in on time.
SPECIAL EVENTS
January 23 Otter's Chicken
February 2 Family Night at Publix