Happy Holidays to you all!  I hope that everyone has a relaxing and fun winter break.  Remember to read as much as you can and log on to v-math and RAZ kids using the buttons to the right.  They are really fun 🙂 

Hi Readers!

In reading we have been learning strategies to help us figure out the meaning of key words in our nonfiction books.  I know you are always asking me for tricky words in FUNdations, so I thought I’d give you a tricky word to figure out the meaning of.  The word is DEMOLISHED.  Can you figure out the meaning of this word using the sentence below:

The bulldozer demolished the building and now building is no longer there.

Post and let me know your definition and explain how you figured it out! 

Check out our classmates telling about their maps in Ms. Eyer’s blog! (click link below)

http://blogs.socsd.org/woslmc/2015/10/14/navigation/

As you know, today was the anniversary of the first publishing of Winnie the Pooh by A.A. Milne, my favorite character!  I love all of his “pooh-isms”, or thoughtful things that Pooh Bear says.  Can you tell me who your favorite story book character is this week and why?

Kid President’s Socktober and Ms. Kolesar are inspiring students to donate a pair of socks to others in need. This small act of love inspired this month’s creativity challenge. So take out those socks you’ve never worn or the forlorn socks in the laundry room with no partners and whip up a cute sock animal!

Challenge: Research an animal of your choice. Once you have researched and learned about the animal, transform an ordinary sock into that animal.
Entries should include:

• Student’s name and teacher’s name.
• Name of the animal.
• 3 facts about the animal.
• 1 question you still wonder/have about the animal.
• Sock animals must not exceed 12 inches in height nor width.

No Monkey business! All entries must be submitted before October 26th.
Creativity is seeing the world in a new way.
Have Fun!

On September 11th horrific events occurred, yet through the simple text and vibrant art of first graders, we are reminded that the world continued the next day. On each page, children experience the comforts of ordinary routines, such as their teacher reading books to them, having homework and recess, and knowing that 2 + 2 still equals 4. This is a poignant message of hope that reassures us all that even after bad things happen, tomorrow always brings a new day.

Below is the full text, September 12th: We Knew Everything Would Be All Right read by Jeannine Carr.

Hello Everyone,

Welcome to Second Grade and a new school year!  We are going to have a fantastic year filled with learning, growth, and fun.  I can’t wait to meet you all on Tuesday, September 8th.  I hope you had a wonderful summer and have lots of great stories to share.  See you soon! 

Sincerely,

Mrs. Benaquista

Hi Guys!

Parker is down for a nap, so I thought I’d write to say hello!  I hope you are all doing your best work and enjoying the beautiful weather we had this week.  I hope you are also getting ready for kickball next week!! Parker and I are doing well, and Tucker is helping me take good care of him.  He even licks his feet when he cries to help calm him down 🙂  Write me if you can and let me know how you are doing!!

Love,

Mrs. Benaquista