Betty Griffin Poetry Entries

Ten students submitted their contest entry forms, and these will be attached to the back of their poems.

If your child still wants to enter, but didn’t give me a form, you may deliver the work to any SJC public library or either of the two Betty Griffin thrift stores. Entries must include the entry form on the back (no student name on front) and are due by March 31.

I will send home an extra entry form for my remaining 7 students. Forms are also available at the drop-off sites. *I have typed all of the poems submitted to me, whether or not the students were entering the contest.

Specials-Wk. of April 2-6

Mon., April 2- Music with Mr. Gafford, 1:45-2:25.

Tues., April 3-Art with Mr. Lewis, 1:45-2:25.

Wed., April 4-Computer Lab with Ms. Tierney, 10:10-10:50.

Thurs., April 5-PE with Coach Allen, 1:45-2:25 (wear socks, sneakers, and pull back hair).

Fri., April 6-Music with Mr. Gafford, 1:45-2:25.

Enjoy the break! I look forward to seeing my students back at school and ready to learn on April 2.

KETTERLINUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CLASSROOM NEWSLETTER MS. BALLINGER GR. 2 WK. OF APRIL 2-6, 2018

KETTERLINUS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CLASSROOM NEWSLETTER MS. Wk. of April 2-6, 2018

Homework-Wk. of April 2-6 (with standards)

Reading: Mon.-Thurs. nights-Students read from an appropriate-level, good fit AR book for 20+ minutes and record the title in the AVID planner/agenda. (LAFS.2.RF.4.4.a)

Social Studies, Science, and Reading: Students read their current Scholastic News, Flamingo Teamwork, and complete page 4. They will choose at least two paragraphs to practice oral reading fluency 2-3 times during the week. The Scholastic News is due on Fri. (LAFS.2.2.RI.2.5, LAFS.2.RF.4.4, LAFS.2.RI.1.1, and LAFS.2.RI.1.2).

Writing: Students choose at least one of three topics in the journal, and write to respond. Due Fri. (LAFS.2.W.2.5, LAFS.2.L.1.2.d, and LAFS.2.L.1.1.a).

As schedule permits: Students practice math skills online in TenMarks and Khan Academy (various FL math standards).

Character Counts! Pillar of Trustworthiness

The CC! award recipient is Gabe. Congratulations to him, and for being a positive role model for others.

Students of the Week (SOTW) Clara, Gabe, Savannah, Caroline, and Mary have received this recognition during the months of February and March. They each display a positive attitude, and make every minute count.

AR Update

These students have successfully completed one or more AR tests this week (as of March 22): Santi, Finn, Gabe, Nevaeh, Sawyer, Dylan, Caroline, Ethan, Mabel, Mallory, Wilder, and Savannah.

Students meeting their personal AR goals by May 4 will be eligible to attend the Mark Alan Magic Show. Those reaching all four grading period goals are also eligible for Reading Splash.

Word Wizards-Number of words read: Finn (1,041,566); Gabe (717,050); Clara (668,427); Mabel (402,946); and Caroline (373,176).

Mrs. Yelvington and Mr. Shaw shared their life cycles science investigation with us. Our class viewed the eggs in the incubator, then saw them as they hatched on the first day of spring! The cute chicks captured our hearts. They now have a new home on a local farm.

Rising New York Road Runners (NYRR): Mighty Milers

Kaila and Dylan were acknowledged for their effort during Mighty Milers exercise time. The NYRR provided them with marathon medals.

Rechenka’s Eggs

The class listened to the Reading Rainbow book, Rechenka’s Eggs, by Patricia Polacco. We also watched Ms. Polacco demonstrate the art of creating Pysanky eggs. Students made their own version using white drawing paper, crayons, and concentrated liquid watercolors. The online version of the book can be found at S10E04 Reading Rainbow Rechenka's Eggs - YouTube .