Here is the news for the week, and also a suggestion for a CRCT practice book if you would like some extra work for home.
Spectrum Test Prep Booklet is a wonderful guide to helping students prepare for the CRCT. It is aligned with State and National Standards for second grade. The cost is around $10 at Schoolbox."
Math homework should be no problem tonight. Spelling HW is as follows:
Students are to write a sentence for each of their 8 core (spelling) words. In each sentence they should circle the subject. (the naming part of the sentence) We did one together.
You have great handwriting. Of course the subject would be 'You'
They should not have the same subject over and over again. Thank you
For the remainder of the year you will be able to find our weekly news right here on the ole blog. We are trying to conserve paper and ink where possible. Thanks for understanding.
http://stardate.org/nightsky/moon/
Moon phases web site in case you miss it at night.
http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/category_g_1_t_4.html
There are several time games on this site. There are also some linked from the Ford site under 1st grade computer lab links.
"D R E A M B I G" - - Silly SLIPPERS for South Cobb High School Day - Tuesday, Dec. 16th Ford Elementary School is supporting the South Cobb Marching Band!! Students are allowed to wear silly slippers on Tuesday, December 16th, 2008 for a $1.00 donation. All donations will be given to the South Cobb Marching Band to help fund 95 students plus support staff on their trip to Washington D.C.. Here is a link for more background information about this special invitation: (You might want to share with your children... It is a great example of the Dream Big concept in action. =) http://www.ajc.com/search/content/metro/cobb/stories/2008/12/08/south_cobb_high_band.html
The following will have special recognition on the morning news next week:
1. Homeroom with the most slipper participation
2. Homeroom that raises the most $$
3. Silliest Slipper per grade level