Outdoor science in the Courtyard

Students had an outdoor science lab to measure and observe their Red Emperor tulips for the Journey North project.

Questions for the dinner table. 3/30/09

• Can you explain the initiative I have, Who has?
• Describe the dandelions you studied on your nature walk with Mr. Turner.
• What was your Spanish lesson about?
• What did everyone earn on their math assignment during math time today?
• Como se dice medium en espanol? How do you say medium in Spanish?

pequeño, mediano, grande

Students learn how to say small, medium, and large during their spanish lesson today.

Questions fo rthe dinner table 3/18/09

• Did you enjoy the a cappella group Reverb that visited Jamestown today?
• What do you know about amphibians?
• Where you able to see Jamestown ES when you used google Earth in the Mac lab?

J's visit to India

"I went to India to see my grandma and grandpa. I went to a wedding. I also went to my grandparents anniversary. I made friends there too!"-J

Ava's animal book

I made it with some pictures my grandma gave to me. I wanted to put it on the blog because I think it's my first best book. I made it by myself too!"-Ava

Gracie's rubber band art

"I made it out of screws, wood, and rubber bands. I made it in the garage with my dad. I want my cousins to see it. I like it because it is made out of rubber bands and screws."-Gracie

Danny's the lilac forest

"It is an enchanted place which can bring dreams to life. For example. talking deer and cats that follow you around. I started out with sticker art in class and then I decided to make a background."-Danny

Junk Art Project with our space unit

Questions for the dinner table. 3/11/09

• Can you tell me about the 2nd grade production you saw today?
• Do you remember the title of the book that the librarian read to the class today?
• How did your class earn the smiley face in the hallway today?

Questions fo rthe dinner table. 3/10/09

• What did you write about in writer's workshop?
• Can you explain the game operator?
• Were you able to finish your counting book or do you need to finish at home?
• What was your favorite part of the read aloud Is Your Mama a Llama?
• What activity did you do in open centers?
• What was different about the Weather today?
• Can you explain Mrs. Kuehn's new lunch system?

Questions for the dinner table. 3/9/09

• Can you tell me something you learned about reptiles today?
• Did you make a riddle in literacy centers today? Can you tell it to me?
• What was your favorite part in the interactive read aloud on the smartboard today?
• Can you tell me one thing that is fact and one thing that is fiction?
• What letters did you work on during handwriting today?
• Did you class earn extra recess?
• Does Mr.T wear glasses?

Dr. Suess and Sledding

Today we celebrated Dr. Suess' birthday! Take a look to see what we did! Then because there was left over snow we got to go sledding! Enjoy watching us!