Two-for-One!

I cannot express how thankful I am for such amazing 2^nd graders! We had an amazing time at the Botanical Gardens in Huntsville. Not only did we get to enjoy the Alice in Wonderland display, but we got a free sneak peek at the Scarecrow exhibit that starts September 1! The trip was enjoyed by ALL!

My favorite part, as a teacher, was to watch the extreme patience of our students in the butterfly house…waiting for the perfect butterfly to land on their shoulders, hands, etc. Then they all became concerned when a box turtle got his foot stuck inside another box turtle’s shell. They immediately rushed over to me to see if I could perform on the spot veterinary skills in turtle leg removal (to which I have none unfortunately). PRECIOUS…is the only word to describe that moment.

I have placed just a few of the pictures below from our memorable trip. I am looking forward to another adventure soon with these amazing young individuals!

Love,

Mrs. Duke J

Spelling List Unit 1 Week 4

Below is the link to the spelling words for next week's test on Friday, September 5. There will also be 2 dictation sentences. Please help your student work on spacing between words in a sentence. I have been talking to them individually this week about putting a "finger" space between words if I notice they are trying to cram words together. The purpose of dictation sentences is not only to see if they can spell words correctly but a lot of it is to see if they can properly construct the sentence (i.e., spacing, capitalization, punctuation, etc.). 

Spelling List Unit 1 Week 4

Week of August 25 - 29, 2014

I am really excited about our upcoming field trip to the Huntsville Botanical Gardens!
Take a look at what's going on this week!

Newsletter for August 25 - 29, 2014

Spelling List Unit 1 Week 3

Below is the link to the spelling words for next week's test on Friday, August 22. There will also be 2 dictation sentences. Please help your student work on spacing between words in a sentence. I have been talking to them individually this week about putting a "finger" space between words if I notice they are trying to cram words together. The purpose of dictation sentences is not only to see if they can spell words correctly but a lot of it is to see if they can properly construct the sentence (i.e., spacing, capitalization, punctuation, etc.). 

Spelling List Unit 1 Week 3

August 18 - 22, 2014

Be sure to click on the link below to download this week's newsletter. A lot is happening this week and next! Also, the temperatures during the day seem to be giving us no relief; therefore, feel free to send WATER ONLY with your child to drink during the day since we will continue with PE and recess outside as long as the rain holds off.

DON'T FORGET OPEN HOUSE THURSDAY, AUGUST 21 7:30 - 9:00 PM!

Newsletter for August 18 - 22, 2014

Spelling List Unit 1 Week 2

Below is the link to the spelling words for next week's test on Friday, August 22. There will also be 2 dictation sentences. Please help your student work on spacing between words in a sentence. I have been talking to them individually this week about putting a "finger" space between words if I notice they are trying to cram words together. The purpose of dictation sentences is not only to see if they can spell words correctly but a lot of it is to see if they can properly construct the sentence (i.e., spacing, capitalization, punctuation, etc.). 

Spelling List Unit 1 Week 2

Reading Study Guide Unit 1 Week 1

Today your child is bringing home the study guide for this week's Reading Comprehension Assessment. They also are bringing home their reading books. Please be sure to re-read this week's selections starting on page 13 - 35.  The students will also be having a Fluency Assessment each week that is a random selection, but it contains the main vocabulary words that were covered in the corresponding week's selection. Re-reading the selections from the book will help your child become a more fluent reader.

Unit 1 Week 1 Study Guide

Unit 1 Week 1 Study Guide with Answers

Scholastic Book Orders

This afternoon in your child's binder you will find our first Scholastic Book Orders. For those unfamiliar with Scholastic, it is a book ordering company exclusively for school settings. The best part of this company is they offer amazing deals on incredible books, while earning books for your child’s classroom with each purchase you make. I would LOVE to continue to expand our classroom library to offer a WIDE range of interests and levels.
Please have any orders turned in by AUGUST 20. Please make all checks out to SCHOLASTIC.

If you wish to order online, follow these steps below:

1. Click on this link: https://clubs2.scholastic.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/LogonForm?ddkey=https:TeacherSubmitOrder

2. Click on "Parents"

3. Enter the following code when a pop-up box asks for "Class Activation Code" M4WQT

4. You should then be able to choose the flier that you are ordering from. If you have any questions feel free to e-mail me 2ndgrade@saintanndecatur.org.

Thank you,

Mrs. Duke

Week of August 11 - 15, 2014

Again, I say, welcome back! Be sure to click on the link below to download this week's newsletter.
A lot is happening this week and next! Also, the temperatures during the day seem to be giving us no relief; therefore, feel free to send WATER ONLY with your child to drink during the day since we will continue with PE and recess outside as long as the rain holds off.

Newsletter for August 11 - 15, 2014

Classroom Rules and Parental Contract

Below I have posted our classroom rules and parental contract. This will be in your child's binder on Monday, but feel free to go ahead and print it off, sign and return as soon as possible. We will begin our behavior clip chart and daily chart on the DOT Binder this week.

Thank you,
Mrs. Duke

Classroom Rules and Contracts

Spelling List Unit 1 Week 1

Below is the link to the spelling words for next week's test on Friday, August 15. There will also be 2 dictation sentences. Please help your student work on spacing between words in a sentence. I have been talking to them individually this week about putting a "finger" space between words if I notice they are trying to cram words together. The purpose of dictation sentences is not only to see if they can spell words correctly but a lot of it is to see if they can properly construct the sentence (i.e., spacing, capitalization, punctuation, etc.). 

Spelling List Unit 1 Week 1

Such a Gentleman

Dear Parents,

After realizing that this is the first year that the boys are required to wear a belt and have their shirts tucked in at all times while in uniform dress, Ms. Nolen and I came to an agreement that it would be great to have someone come and help the boys understand the proper belt procedures. Therefore on Friday, August 9, Mr. Bowling (father of Brenon Bowling in 1st grade) will be coming to help our boys with learning the "new" ropes of using a belt properly on their clothing. Mr. Bowling is YP1 trained and has had background in the military where proper and clean appearance is always expected. I just wanted to make you aware of this upcoming event FOR BOYS ONLY!

Thank you,
Mrs. Duke

Week of August 4 - 8, 2014

I cannot express to everyone that came out for Knight's Night how much joy I had in my heart once I got home. It is so wonderful to hear the chatter and excitement of all the boys and girls!
Below I have put the link to this week's newsletter. Please note that our first spelling test will be NEXT FRIDAY, AUGUST 15. I will post the words and dictation sentences this Friday, August 8 by 4:00 PM.
Hope you all have a great last day of summer break!

~Mrs. Duke

Newsletter August 4 - 8, 2014

Welcome Back!

It was AMAZING meeting everyone tonight! I am so excited to get started on Wednesday! Below I have put the links to the packet, emergency card and directions for Remind 101. I figured out the glitch that some were having with signing up and have corrected it in the attached directions. My apologies!

Knight Gathering Packet
Remind 101 Sign-Up (Corrected!)

I hope that everyone has a great last day of summer break! I look forward to seeing everyone bright and early Wednesday morning for lots of fun!

~Mrs. Duke