Blog Archives - Grade 2 Rocks

First and Third Grade Buddies

1/27/2014

We met with our buddies from Mrs. Lees' class today. Our older friends read a variety of Jan Brett books to our students We also completed a "FAST" comprehension activity. Each pair picked a main character from their book and told how they believe the character Feels, Acts, and what the character Says and Thinks.
Speaking of Jan Brett...don't forget to vote for Stratton to win a free visit from Jan Brett! "Like" Jan Brett's Facebook page. Then complete the entry form on her page. Share with all your friends and relatives! Thanks!

Thanks for the water bottles. The penguins are so cute!

1/24/2014

PRIDE Assembly Tomorrow

1/20/2014

Reminder: We have a PRIDE assembly tomorrow (Tuesday). Wear something blue to show your Stratton PRIDE! During the month of January we continue to focus on the characteristic of Responsibility.

Martin Luther King Jr.

1/20/2014

Enjoy Your Weekend!

1/18/2014

We hope you are having a fun start to your long weekend. Mrs. Barth and her family are curling up with some good books. (It's a winter wonderland today!)

Vote for Stratton!

1/17/2014

We would love to have author/illustrator Jan Brett visit us at Stratton. Spread the word to have all your friends and family vote for Stratton.
"Like" Jan Brett's Facebook page. Fill out the entry form.
Please let us know if you have any questions/suggestions! Thanks!

Free Weekend Fun: Click the link below for a cute penguin ecard from Jan Brett's website.

Aquarium Field Trip (Date Change)

1/13/2014

Date change for our Aquarium field trip;
the new date is Thursday, February 6th. Permission slips with additional information will be sent home in the near future.

Responsibility

1/13/2014

This month we are focusing on Responsibility-following through what we need to do. We are happy to report that we received a PRIDE paw on Friday from Mrs. Fischer. Everyone in our class brought in their homework on time. Great job!

Jan Brett Contest

1/12/2014

Please help Stratton receive a free school visit from author/illustrator Jan Brett. Stratton is currently in 8th place for this national contest! The contest doesn't end until April 11th, so we have more than enough time to win, but we need your help! "Like" Jan Brett's Facebook page. Then complete the entry form on her page. Please let all your family and friends know about this great contest! Thanks!

Scholastic Book Clubs

1/12/2014

If you would like to place an order through the Scholastic Book Clubs, please visit the Book Orders link on our website or go to: scholastic.com/readingclub. Class code: LN2NV
Please place your order by January 17th.
Students who order books this month will receive a free "reading stretches your mind" rubber band bracelet.

Indoor Recess Activities

1/9/2014

Earlier in the week, a few of the children asked us to post a few of their creations from indoor recess.. Enjoy!

Welcome Back

1/6/2014

We had a great first day in 2014 at Stratton. Mr. Hanna showed us a video with samples on how we can be responsible in school.

We were pleased to see that many students brought in stories telling about their winter break.

Tomorrow we will launch our Penguin unit!

PRIDE Assembly Monday Morning

1/4/2014

Reminder: We will have a PRIDE assembly Monday morning. Show your Stratton PRIDE by wearing something the color blue. This month we will focus on the characteristic of Responsibility.
I can't wait to hear about your vacation!
Mrs. Barth

Jan Brett at Home

1/3/2014

Visit our new Jan Brett page on our site! Below is a video about Jan Brett! Enjoy!

Jan Brett School Contest

1/3/2014

Help Stratton win a visit from author/illustrator Jan Brett!
Directions:
1. "Like" Jan Brett on Facebook.
2. Fill out entry form on her page.
3. Then let all your friends know about this great opportunity!
Stratton received an autographed poster from Jan Brett last year!

These Penguins Look Happy in the Cold! Enjoy the Music Video! Check out our Updated Penguin page!

1/2/2014

Grade 1 Update

1/2/2014

Hello Room 4 families,
We hope you all have enjoyed a restful and happy vacation... and it looks like it's going to be a little longer now, too!
We wanted to keep you informed of a few things now that our vacation has just been extended :)
1. In the next day or so... be on the look out for an email from us via Sign up Genius. It will have a link to our Mystery Reader /surprise guest that will be happening on Thursdays.
2. We did not assign homework for vacation, but if your child would like to write us a story or a descriptive piece about a favorite toy or event - we'd love to see it ! Your child will receive a popsicle stick for their efforts.
3. Our penguin unit will begin...whenever we get back! But, we are in need of your small plastic water bottles. Dig them out of the recycle bin and send them in ASAP. We need the caps on and labels peeled off - please. The Poland Spring PODS work well. We will be turning them into little penguins.
4. Keep READING!!!

This information was sent out by email. Please let us know if you did not receive it and let us know the best email address to use.
Stay warm and safe.
Tell your child that we will see them soon -
All the best,
Mrs. Pratt and Mrs. Barth