Dear Readers,
Today we had an awesome day because we had religion and learned some stories about Moses in the Old Testament. We practiced multi-step word problems in math. We learned cursive l. Then we looked at our Christmas spelling list and went to computer to work on our newspaper for the Solar System. Finally we watched a live streaming video from the White House's artifacts room. We learned there was a fire in the White House in 1814 and it needed to be rebuilt in 1902. We also learned more about how communities grow and change.
Monday, December 16, 2013
Tuesday, November 26, 2013
Monday, November 25, 2013
Almost Advent/Almost Thanksgiving
Dear Readers,
The best part of our day was religion when we made went to the computer room and made Wordles that described Advent. Advent starts on Sunday, December 1st. Wordles are computer arrangements that show our adjectives and words for a certain topic. We looked at the Mayflower by watching an author give tour on a replica of it through a Scholastic News video. There were so many things to learn about the Pilgrims and their journey and new life in America. Check out www.scholastic.com/scholastic_thanksgiving/voyage/ It is a site worth seeing. We have one more day before our holiday begins. What fun that will be!
The best part of our day was religion when we made went to the computer room and made Wordles that described Advent. Advent starts on Sunday, December 1st. Wordles are computer arrangements that show our adjectives and words for a certain topic. We looked at the Mayflower by watching an author give tour on a replica of it through a Scholastic News video. There were so many things to learn about the Pilgrims and their journey and new life in America. Check out www.scholastic.com/scholastic_thanksgiving/voyage/ It is a site worth seeing. We have one more day before our holiday begins. What fun that will be!
Thursday, November 14, 2013
Our Day
Dear Readers,
This morning we checked our homework from last night and we learned that the Ten Commandments are separated into two groups: Love God and Love Others. In math, we practiced our addition and subtraction facts by making a train with our chairs. We are trying to answer within three seconds. We learned there are four different ways or forms for numbers or numerals. Word form, expanded form, modeling form, and standard form. In E.L.A. we practiced our legibility key of size for cursive writing. We recognized tall letter size and descending letter size and lower case short letter size. We practiced writing exclaiming sentences before lunch. After dance, Reading, Writing Workshop went well as we are finishing up Theme 2-Nature Walk in our anthology. After we packed our book bags, we wrote down a Grateful Journal entry. Now we are getting ready for Friday.
This morning we checked our homework from last night and we learned that the Ten Commandments are separated into two groups: Love God and Love Others. In math, we practiced our addition and subtraction facts by making a train with our chairs. We are trying to answer within three seconds. We learned there are four different ways or forms for numbers or numerals. Word form, expanded form, modeling form, and standard form. In E.L.A. we practiced our legibility key of size for cursive writing. We recognized tall letter size and descending letter size and lower case short letter size. We practiced writing exclaiming sentences before lunch. After dance, Reading, Writing Workshop went well as we are finishing up Theme 2-Nature Walk in our anthology. After we packed our book bags, we wrote down a Grateful Journal entry. Now we are getting ready for Friday.
Wednesday, November 13, 2013
Reasons to be Happy
Dear Readers,
Today in religion we described the Great Commandment. The Great Commandment is love God with all that you have and love others as yourself. In math we learned what each digit's value is such as 76 the six is worth 6 and the 7 is worth 70. In E.L.A. we practiced the keys of legibility for cursive writing. The key we concentrated on was shape. We went to gym and had a great time. We read leveled readers to ourselves and with a partner. We had our Spanish and a test on vocabulary in Spanish.
We listened to two stories from Sister Ruth today. The first story was about children in a country called Pakistan and how they didn't have a school building or school every day until an American skier came to the village. The next story was about nature and how maple trees begin their life and become trees big enough to be sold to people. We began our gratitude list and telling what we are grateful such as family and friends. It is the beginning of a gratitude journal.
Today in religion we described the Great Commandment. The Great Commandment is love God with all that you have and love others as yourself. In math we learned what each digit's value is such as 76 the six is worth 6 and the 7 is worth 70. In E.L.A. we practiced the keys of legibility for cursive writing. The key we concentrated on was shape. We went to gym and had a great time. We read leveled readers to ourselves and with a partner. We had our Spanish and a test on vocabulary in Spanish.
We listened to two stories from Sister Ruth today. The first story was about children in a country called Pakistan and how they didn't have a school building or school every day until an American skier came to the village. The next story was about nature and how maple trees begin their life and become trees big enough to be sold to people. We began our gratitude list and telling what we are grateful such as family and friends. It is the beginning of a gratitude journal.
Tuesday, November 12, 2013
Facts on Tuesday
Dear Readers,
This morning we picked our Solar System bodies which means we now get to research a part of the Solar System. Then we went up to the computer room and researched on websites our part of the Solar System.
When we came back to our room, we had our religion assessment on the two main parts of the Bible called Old Testament and New Testament. In math we practiced counting, reading and writing numbers with ones and tens.
At the library, we found some books we liked. We worked on finding books in the classroom for our Solar System project. It was fun finding facts today. We learned some facts about owls and what owling is from our anthology today. "Owl Moon" was a story about a dad and his daughter looking for owls when the moon was bright. It was called owling. Then we read our just right books for us. Our day was full and fun.
This morning we picked our Solar System bodies which means we now get to research a part of the Solar System. Then we went up to the computer room and researched on websites our part of the Solar System.
When we came back to our room, we had our religion assessment on the two main parts of the Bible called Old Testament and New Testament. In math we practiced counting, reading and writing numbers with ones and tens.
At the library, we found some books we liked. We worked on finding books in the classroom for our Solar System project. It was fun finding facts today. We learned some facts about owls and what owling is from our anthology today. "Owl Moon" was a story about a dad and his daughter looking for owls when the moon was bright. It was called owling. Then we read our just right books for us. Our day was full and fun.
Thursday, November 7, 2013
Thursday's Work
Dear Readers,
Today we had a sports assembly to honor all the girls in fall sports at V.M.A. We learned in religion the review questions about the Bible and the two main parts of it. We had Sr. Danielle today and listened to a story about a girl who bullied others and how the children learned to stand up to the bully and help her be a part of the team.
We took our math assessment for number concepts in communicating mathematically. We had dance class today and then Sr. Margaret met us in chapel to practice for tomorrow's Sacrament Enrollment ceremony after the Mass. We were great!
Today we had a sports assembly to honor all the girls in fall sports at V.M.A. We learned in religion the review questions about the Bible and the two main parts of it. We had Sr. Danielle today and listened to a story about a girl who bullied others and how the children learned to stand up to the bully and help her be a part of the team.
We took our math assessment for number concepts in communicating mathematically. We had dance class today and then Sr. Margaret met us in chapel to practice for tomorrow's Sacrament Enrollment ceremony after the Mass. We were great!
Wednesday, November 6, 2013
Fast Wednesday
Dear Readers,
Today went really fast. We started out with learning about the New Testament and how this part of the Bible has four gospels. Gospel means "good news". It is good news that Jesus came into our world to show us how to get to heaven.Then we took another assessment on modeling number concepts and patterns. We learned about syllables and vowel sounds in syllables.
After gym and lunch, we practiced telling and commanding sentences and then read our story, "Around the Pond...". We had Spanish class and read our own trade books that are just right for us. We got to read one of the blog posts that you sent us.
Tomorrow we hope to read more of them. Every time our blog is viewed, the map on our blog shows us where you are in our world or our country. We get to learn so much through this blog. Tomorrow we will practice processing in line for Mass this Friday. We will get a special pin along with the 6th graders to show that we are preparing for our sacraments this year.
Today went really fast. We started out with learning about the New Testament and how this part of the Bible has four gospels. Gospel means "good news". It is good news that Jesus came into our world to show us how to get to heaven.Then we took another assessment on modeling number concepts and patterns. We learned about syllables and vowel sounds in syllables.
After gym and lunch, we practiced telling and commanding sentences and then read our story, "Around the Pond...". We had Spanish class and read our own trade books that are just right for us. We got to read one of the blog posts that you sent us.
Tomorrow we hope to read more of them. Every time our blog is viewed, the map on our blog shows us where you are in our world or our country. We get to learn so much through this blog. Tomorrow we will practice processing in line for Mass this Friday. We will get a special pin along with the 6th graders to show that we are preparing for our sacraments this year.
Monday, November 4, 2013
Lots of Learning on Monday
Dear Readers,
We started out the day with religion and learning about the Bible. We learned that when we read the Bible learn about God and His love for us. Then we reviewed all the different parts of patterns and numbers in chapter 6 such as even and odd numerals and growing patterns and repeating patterns. We went upstairs to the computer room to practice using home-row keys on a keyboard. After lunch, we learned new words for double consonants and then we went to chapel to listen to the 1st grade saints. We shared our saints with our class and tomorrow we will continue to share.
We started out the day with religion and learning about the Bible. We learned that when we read the Bible learn about God and His love for us. Then we reviewed all the different parts of patterns and numbers in chapter 6 such as even and odd numerals and growing patterns and repeating patterns. We went upstairs to the computer room to practice using home-row keys on a keyboard. After lunch, we learned new words for double consonants and then we went to chapel to listen to the 1st grade saints. We shared our saints with our class and tomorrow we will continue to share.
Thursday, October 31, 2013
Mission-Halloween Day
Dear Readers,
Today was Halloween and Mission Day and what a day it was! We had the best time this morning over in the gym playing the games, getting our faces painted, getting our nails and hair done and singing popular songs karaoke style. It was great! Then we came back and did some review bingo in math and religion. After lunch we went to dance and then we set up to work on our saint dolls. What a fast afternoon it was! It was so much fun and we learned not only about our saint but how to use our creativity to make a paper doll. Thank you moms and dads that helped us get ready ahead of time. You are the best! Now we are thinking about trick-or-treating tonight. Have a great weekend. Don't forget to turn your clocks back this Sunday.
Today was Halloween and Mission Day and what a day it was! We had the best time this morning over in the gym playing the games, getting our faces painted, getting our nails and hair done and singing popular songs karaoke style. It was great! Then we came back and did some review bingo in math and religion. After lunch we went to dance and then we set up to work on our saint dolls. What a fast afternoon it was! It was so much fun and we learned not only about our saint but how to use our creativity to make a paper doll. Thank you moms and dads that helped us get ready ahead of time. You are the best! Now we are thinking about trick-or-treating tonight. Have a great weekend. Don't forget to turn your clocks back this Sunday.
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
Wonderful Wednesday
Dear Readers,
This morning we saw our 6th grade prayer partners and sang or read a Halloween poem or song with them. Then we worked on math and solved word problems using tables to see growing patterns. Tonight we need to make our own Word Problem using the information from a table already made. We learned some more facts about God the Father and taped our study sheet into our Study Book. Then Mrs. B., our Phys. Ed. teacher, came into our room and talked to us about safety with good touches. We are excited for tomorrow's Mission Day-Halloween Day experience.
This morning we saw our 6th grade prayer partners and sang or read a Halloween poem or song with them. Then we worked on math and solved word problems using tables to see growing patterns. Tonight we need to make our own Word Problem using the information from a table already made. We learned some more facts about God the Father and taped our study sheet into our Study Book. Then Mrs. B., our Phys. Ed. teacher, came into our room and talked to us about safety with good touches. We are excited for tomorrow's Mission Day-Halloween Day experience.
Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Terrific Tuesday
Dear Readers,
We learned some facts in religion about God the Father who is the creator. In Math, we solved some word problems and found the solution by making a table and finding the growing pattern. We listened to a story about a moose in a bathroom and learned the difference between fact and opinion. Facts can be proven true or false and opinions tell what we think, feel, or believe. We went to the library and practiced non-fiction reading. Finally we danced to a planet song and sang it too. What fun we had!
We learned some facts in religion about God the Father who is the creator. In Math, we solved some word problems and found the solution by making a table and finding the growing pattern. We listened to a story about a moose in a bathroom and learned the difference between fact and opinion. Facts can be proven true or false and opinions tell what we think, feel, or believe. We went to the library and practiced non-fiction reading. Finally we danced to a planet song and sang it too. What fun we had!
Monday, October 28, 2013
Our Day
Dear Readers,
Welcome back to our blog. We had an extra day off for parent conferences last week. Today we practiced some questions and answers for the Church Year or Liturgical Year calendar. Then we made some growing and repeating patterns with shapes and letters. Sister Margaret took us for a walk and talk about some art work that shows people connected with the I.H.M. sisters. We learned about consonant blends or clusters and we saw a video about how Halloween began. This week is full of excitement with Mission Day coming on Thursday.
Welcome back to our blog. We had an extra day off for parent conferences last week. Today we practiced some questions and answers for the Church Year or Liturgical Year calendar. Then we made some growing and repeating patterns with shapes and letters. Sister Margaret took us for a walk and talk about some art work that shows people connected with the I.H.M. sisters. We learned about consonant blends or clusters and we saw a video about how Halloween began. This week is full of excitement with Mission Day coming on Thursday.
Wednesday, October 23, 2013
Wonderful Wednesday
Dear Readers,
Today we started off with Religion. We drew a picture of how we could celebrate Sunday during Ordinary Time. In math, we learned how to write riddles using words like between, just before and just after. Numbers on a number line helped us to understand these terms. We had gym today and we played a Halloween game. Then we ate lunch.
In the afternoon, we read our story "Henry and Mudge and the Starry Night" and did our Reading/Writing workshop. What fun we had!
Today we started off with Religion. We drew a picture of how we could celebrate Sunday during Ordinary Time. In math, we learned how to write riddles using words like between, just before and just after. Numbers on a number line helped us to understand these terms. We had gym today and we played a Halloween game. Then we ate lunch.
In the afternoon, we read our story "Henry and Mudge and the Starry Night" and did our Reading/Writing workshop. What fun we had!
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Tuesday
Dear Readers,
Today we got our pictures taken. We also got a saint or angel's name to research. The K-W-L skill stands for Know-Want to know-What I Learned. We went to the library and were working on a non-fiction book and have an information sheet in our yellow, library folder to go with our book. Some of us finished it today at reading workshop time. Tonight we get to work on our saint and an activity from United Streaming-The Solar System.
Today we got our pictures taken. We also got a saint or angel's name to research. The K-W-L skill stands for Know-Want to know-What I Learned. We went to the library and were working on a non-fiction book and have an information sheet in our yellow, library folder to go with our book. Some of us finished it today at reading workshop time. Tonight we get to work on our saint and an activity from United Streaming-The Solar System.
Monday, October 21, 2013
Much on Monday
Dear Readers,
We had a good day starting with our visitor, Mrs. Medeiros. She did a ghost craft with us. We started learning about Mary Mother of God and what a saint is. Our paper tonight is from www.webelieveweb.com saints section. Then we started even and odd numbers and explored www.ixl.com for the different activities available on it.
After recess, we went to the computer room and learned how to do new assignments on United Streaming-Discovery Education. If we type www.unitedstreaming.com in the address bar of the computer screen, we can show you how to find a new assignment from the teacher by typing in our username and password found in our H.O.R.S.E.
Then we ate some of our pumpkin seeds that were baked in the oven and gotten from the seeds found inside our Jack-O-Lantern from Friday. They were baked especially for the second grade. The seeds helped us write some new spelling-vocabulary words that were challenging and helpful for expanding our vocabulary. We began our our new Reading theme called Nature Walk. Then we worked on painting our landforms with our table buddies from September. We had a really full day. What interesting learning we had today!
We had a good day starting with our visitor, Mrs. Medeiros. She did a ghost craft with us. We started learning about Mary Mother of God and what a saint is. Our paper tonight is from www.webelieveweb.com saints section. Then we started even and odd numbers and explored www.ixl.com for the different activities available on it.
After recess, we went to the computer room and learned how to do new assignments on United Streaming-Discovery Education. If we type www.unitedstreaming.com in the address bar of the computer screen, we can show you how to find a new assignment from the teacher by typing in our username and password found in our H.O.R.S.E.
Then we ate some of our pumpkin seeds that were baked in the oven and gotten from the seeds found inside our Jack-O-Lantern from Friday. They were baked especially for the second grade. The seeds helped us write some new spelling-vocabulary words that were challenging and helpful for expanding our vocabulary. We began our our new Reading theme called Nature Walk. Then we worked on painting our landforms with our table buddies from September. We had a really full day. What interesting learning we had today!
Friday, October 18, 2013
Fun Friday
Dear Readers,
Today we found the readings for Mass on Sunday online www.universalis.com. Then we took a religion test about the Church Year. We also went to art and music. In art we made a paper pumpkin with oil pastels. Then in music we sang a fun song about the Noble Duke.
In the afternoon we finished our spelling assessments and read non-fiction science books. Some of us made a moon phases calendar to keep track of the moon phases. Then we went outside and carved a pumpkin to make a Jack-O-Lantern. We finally made our poems to go with our experience today.
Today we found the readings for Mass on Sunday online www.universalis.com. Then we took a religion test about the Church Year. We also went to art and music. In art we made a paper pumpkin with oil pastels. Then in music we sang a fun song about the Noble Duke.
In the afternoon we finished our spelling assessments and read non-fiction science books. Some of us made a moon phases calendar to keep track of the moon phases. Then we went outside and carved a pumpkin to make a Jack-O-Lantern. We finally made our poems to go with our experience today.
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
Reasons for a Good Day
Dear Readers,
Today we had a great day because of many reasons. One reason was we thought we did awesome on our religion and math assessments. Another reason was, at gym, we heard thunder while we played "Scooper, Hooper". Another reason was, we learned how to make a Tagxedo in the computer room and adjectives and verbs and good spelling were important to the project.
Today we had a great day because of many reasons. One reason was we thought we did awesome on our religion and math assessments. Another reason was, at gym, we heard thunder while we played "Scooper, Hooper". Another reason was, we learned how to make a Tagxedo in the computer room and adjectives and verbs and good spelling were important to the project.
Thursday, April 25, 2013
First Holy Communion
Dear Readers,
We are so excited for First Holy Communion this Saturday. Tomorrow is our retreat day for us to prepare our hearts for receiving Jesus for the first time. We are looking forward to tasting the unconsecrated host that is the bread that will become Jesus at the Consecration of the Mass. Our parents are invited tomorrow for the movie called "Grandmom's Bread" after we have had a pizza lunch. Please pray for us and we will pray for you.
We are so excited for First Holy Communion this Saturday. Tomorrow is our retreat day for us to prepare our hearts for receiving Jesus for the first time. We are looking forward to tasting the unconsecrated host that is the bread that will become Jesus at the Consecration of the Mass. Our parents are invited tomorrow for the movie called "Grandmom's Bread" after we have had a pizza lunch. Please pray for us and we will pray for you.
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Warm Wednesday
Dear Readers,
Today we learned in religion what it means to do God's work. We had gym outside. Guess who came to visit today. You guessed it! Sister Mary Ellen came and took us outside to the front door of school for a little break. She just loves to come and see us. We researched our animals and started our power points for those who were done. Stay tuned for tomorrow's adventures.
Today we learned in religion what it means to do God's work. We had gym outside. Guess who came to visit today. You guessed it! Sister Mary Ellen came and took us outside to the front door of school for a little break. She just loves to come and see us. We researched our animals and started our power points for those who were done. Stay tuned for tomorrow's adventures.
Monday, April 8, 2013
Happy Easter Season!
Dear Readers,
Today we came back from vacation. We noticed we have new cursive name tags, and a new air-conditioner in our classroom. We set up for April today and will share tomorrow all about our trips to places we visited on our break. Thanks for reading our blog and come again to see about our learning tomorrow.
Today we came back from vacation. We noticed we have new cursive name tags, and a new air-conditioner in our classroom. We set up for April today and will share tomorrow all about our trips to places we visited on our break. Thanks for reading our blog and come again to see about our learning tomorrow.
Friday, March 22, 2013
Singular & Plural Nouns
We created this video to show our knowledge of Singular and Plural Nouns. What fun we had!
Enjoy!!!!!
Enjoy!!!!!
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Busy, Busy
Dear Readers,
Today we learned in religion how to bring Jesus' peace to others.We were estimating differences in math. Then we had a sing-a-long with S. Margaret for First Holy Communion. Yes, we are starting our preparations for our next sacrament. Then we learned g in cursive handwriting. What a full day we had!
Today we learned in religion how to bring Jesus' peace to others.We were estimating differences in math. Then we had a sing-a-long with S. Margaret for First Holy Communion. Yes, we are starting our preparations for our next sacrament. Then we learned g in cursive handwriting. What a full day we had!
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
"Gooney Bird Greene"-Our Field Trip
Dear Readers,
The play we saw today at Immaculata University was called "Gooney Bird Greene". It was funny and interesting the way the actresses and actors acted out being second graders in a classroom. Gooney Bird was the new girl in the class and added much excitement to the class by telling absolutely true stories without violence. Our prayer partners in 6th grade came with us and enjoyed the show with us. Ask us some more details about our trip when you see us.
The play we saw today at Immaculata University was called "Gooney Bird Greene". It was funny and interesting the way the actresses and actors acted out being second graders in a classroom. Gooney Bird was the new girl in the class and added much excitement to the class by telling absolutely true stories without violence. Our prayer partners in 6th grade came with us and enjoyed the show with us. Ask us some more details about our trip when you see us.
Thursday, March 7, 2013
Animals Coming Soon
Dear Readers,
Today we did part II of mathematics and social studies in our Terra Nova tests. Then, we discovered some landforms and weather changes that might affect our animals that we will be researching. We went on Little Explorers Picture Dictionary to help us start looking for some interesting animals.
Today we did part II of mathematics and social studies in our Terra Nova tests. Then, we discovered some landforms and weather changes that might affect our animals that we will be researching. We went on Little Explorers Picture Dictionary to help us start looking for some interesting animals.
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Just Dance Four a Fun Day
Dear Readers,
Today we played "Just Dance Four" with our 6th grade prayer partners. We reviewed about parts of a word such as prefixes, root words and suffixes. We also, we discovered some monuments in the United States. Stayed tuned for tomorrow.
Today we played "Just Dance Four" with our 6th grade prayer partners. We reviewed about parts of a word such as prefixes, root words and suffixes. We also, we discovered some monuments in the United States. Stayed tuned for tomorrow.
Monday, March 4, 2013
First Day of Terra Nova
Dear Readers,
Today in our room we took Terra Nova for reading. After the Terra Nova, we saw stuffed animals dance and sing for us. We made a Common Craft video about singular and plural nouns. Today was a great day.
Today in our room we took Terra Nova for reading. After the Terra Nova, we saw stuffed animals dance and sing for us. We made a Common Craft video about singular and plural nouns. Today was a great day.
Thursday, January 17, 2013
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Our Super Day
Dear Readers,
Today we came in this morning and we saw the planetarium all finished in the classroom. Mrs. Sturm, our art teacher, came in to our classroom to show us how to make Saturn's rings.
Later this morning we had a little girl named Sophia come and visit our class for the day. We showed her, the gym when we had physical education class today.
After lunch, we used our math work mats to practice adding two, two-digit numerals like 35 + 20. Then we took a pretest in short a and short i words and practiced them on Spelling City.
Typing Pal is a computer program that helps us use the key board the correct way. Oh, then we finally had time to write our script for our photo stories for our solar system part. We can hardly wait until we can show you it!
Monday, January 7, 2013
January 7, 2013
Dear Readers,
Today we explained how we can make good choices. A prayer to the Holy Spirit will help us make good choices. Sister Helen came in and gave a nail polish treat. Then in math we reviewed our facts and used reasonable answers to solve some problems.
After lunch we worked on our simplicity acrostics and continued to work on our Solar System Project. This Friday we are going to turn our room into a planetarium. First we have to make our planets.
Guess what?! Sister still has her Elf on the Shelf in her office so it can watch over her.We are happy to be back to school!
Today we explained how we can make good choices. A prayer to the Holy Spirit will help us make good choices. Sister Helen came in and gave a nail polish treat. Then in math we reviewed our facts and used reasonable answers to solve some problems.
After lunch we worked on our simplicity acrostics and continued to work on our Solar System Project. This Friday we are going to turn our room into a planetarium. First we have to make our planets.
Guess what?! Sister still has her Elf on the Shelf in her office so it can watch over her.We are happy to be back to school!
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