Fun Writing for the Family

I have a fun family writing project that you can do with your child over Fall Break. This writing will not take long and is meant to tap into your child's creative writing side. Basically your child will have some questions that you and your child can answer together. Once your writing is finished you can illustrate the story. If you want to take it to the next level you can create some paper sack puppets for the characters and act the story out. If you are feeling nostalgic and want to create a diorama out of a shoebox and display it in your living room as a Halloween decoration, you will win the gold star of parenting for doing that project.
Here are the questions that can be answered and I answered the questions to give you a model. You can expand on the answers and make it has long and detailed as you want.

What is the date for your story?  Today is Friday October 31st.

What is the weather and time of day?  It is a windy and dark night outside. (Good time to work on those descriptive adjectives and have your child talk about the tone and feeling of the story.)

Where are you going and Why?  I’m going to my friend Sam’s house for a Halloween party.

Introduce simple Problem (Start the discussion of cause and effect)

Describe something scary you see on the way to where you are going.  On my way to the party I see an old, creepy house with a light on.

Feelings and solution

How do you feel and what do you do?  I feel nervous and scared.  I run really fast to my friend’s house.
Finish the story-

Have fun with your family writing.

Career Day - New Date

Due to the Trunnel’s field trip on October 30th for our GRIT winners, we will need to move our Career Day to November 6th. Your students can still dress the part for Career Day and we can't wait to see what our students want to be when they grow up!

Anyone for Applesauce?

Mrs. Blevins' class has been growing their schema on apples. They made some delicious applesauce and enjoyed eating it!

Building a Team in 2nd Grade

Mrs. McCarty is working hard on building a well oiled machine in second grade. Here are some pics of a team building/problem solving activity! The rules: you can only use one hand, you can only touch one straw at a time, everyone must catch one straw that is not their own. What is the most effective way to accomplish the goal? Teamwork and a solid plan! She had 2 groups who were able to complete 2 passes! This idea was taken from a similar activity teachers attempted at the district science PD. Super fun!!

Going on a Leaf Hunt

Mrs. Harralson¹s class has been studying about seasons and the change in
our weather.  They read the book ³Going on a leaf hunt² by Steve Metzger
and went on their own leaf hunt outside.  Each student received a brown
paper bag and collected leaves.  Then, they sorted by color and classified
the leaves into the different types of leaves using a template. The kids
had a great time!

This week, we also described apples using our 5 senses.  The students
graphed their favorite apple and we celebrated fall by dipping apples in
caramel sauce.  YUM!

Please don¹t forget to check your child¹s folder every night.  I will be
sending a reminder home on Monday that has your conference time.  I¹m so
excited to talk with you and share your child¹s growth!  They are showing
grit everyday, pushing hard to reach their goals.  Thank you for your team
effort in reading and studying their sight words every night!  Together,
we are working towards great success for your child!

Homework Help!

Homework help began last week! These students are showing grit and getting their work done! If you would like to join this group of hard working students, bring your homework, sight words, or a book to Ms. Coomes' room on Wednesday and Thursday mornings from 7:20-7:50! Hope to see you there!

Pizza! Pizza!

Last week Early Learning Academy students enjoyed learning about pizza.
Students learned about the ingredients needed to make a pizza and then
used teamwork skills to make their own pizza. The best part of all was eating the pizza! Yum! Yum!