Happenings September 22-26

Our vocabulary words this week are lush, vast, approach, partial, portray, and establish.
Check out the Spelling /Vocab Info page for spelling words for the week of Sept. 29- Oct. 3.

In reading we are working on "I wonder" statements based on the nonfiction books we are reading. We will be discussing turning them into questions this week.

In English we are working on revising our chosen draft.  We will finish revising, edit it, and publish it to share with our class.  We will continue reviewing subject and predict and introduce verbs.

Our schedule this week looks like:
Monday: Day 4: Guidance and Art
Tuesday: Day 5: P.E.
Wednesday: Day 6: Music
Thursday: Day B: STEAM and Music
Friday: Day 1: Art

During our class meeting we brainstormed ideas for making our classroom library run more smoothly. The students expressed a need for more time to AR test and book shop.  We changed our morning routine to add more time for this.  Students also wanted to be able to write book reviews over books they have read. I have put together a book review sheet and bulletin board from them to hang on. We will begin completing reviews this week.

My Favorite Activity by Connor Owen

My favorite activity is dodge ball because I like throwing things in P.E. My second favorite is art because I like to draw. My third favorite is music because I like to play the cups. My fourth favorite is in the classroom because I like spelling.  

My Favorite Books! by Connor Owens

My classmates should read Black Lagoon books because they are the best. My favorite one is "The Science Fair from the Black Lagoon because it is sidesplitting. My second favorite is "The Field Trip from the Black Lagoon. My third favorite is "The Class Election from the Black Lagoon."

Introducing Connor Owens by Connor Owens

I have 4 little brothers. Their names are Colton, Cooper, Caden, and Carson. My dad used to race but he quit because he wanted me to race with him, so I can help. My mom works the night shift only when people call her to. I like to drive my go cart, play football, soccer, tag, my Wii, my Ipod, my PS2, and my extreme play tablet. 

Waiting to Go to the Homecoming Parade!

Weekly Spelling Menu

Students received a weekly spelling menu on Friday, Sept. 19. They are to complete 2 items on this menu by Friday, Sept. 26. They may turn their items in early. I highly encourage them to not wait until Thursday night to complete these items.  The spelling list for my group is on the Spelling/Vocab Info page on our class web page. On that page I have included links to Mr. Lind's and Mrs. Mayer's list. Students have been given a copy of their words and asked to write them in their planner. 

Meeting Our First Grade Buddies!

Our class is budding up with Mrs. Wiebesiek's first grade class.  We got together on Thursday and introduced ourselves to each other during a community circle activity. Today we attended the homecoming parade together. We look forward to getting together and having some fun throughout the year!