Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Introducing...

The Second Grade Rockstars!

 

We've hit the ground running and we're off to a great start!  We're still working on getting the expectations and routines down, but I know we'll get there soon!

In the meantime, we've started learning some different strategies for memorizing our addition and subtraction facts, and even kicked off Rocket Math!  We're reading our first story this week, called Iris and Walter.  Ask your child about the characters and setting of this story!

Next week, we'll start reading and math centers and small groups.  I'm excited for all of the learning happening already!

Saturday, August 20, 2011

Sneak Peek!

 
Need something?  You'll find it here!

Our classroom library

All ready for calendar time!

A behavior chart fit for Rockstars!

What's a Bucket Filler?  You'll find out soon!

You'll know exactly where to hang your backback!

We have a lot of great things to learn about this year!

I can't wait for everyone to see our classroom in person!  See you Wednesday!


Friday, August 19, 2011

Are you ready for a ROCKIN' year?

It's the most exciting time of year:  the start of a new school year!  I had a fun and relaxing summer, but I am ready to meet my new second graders!  We will have so many fun adventures on our Second Grade Tour this year, and I can't wait to share them with my 20 students!

All of the teachers at New Berlin Elementary have been working hard in their classrooms to get them ready for August 24th!  Please check back really soon for some Sneak Peek pictures!

If you have any questions prior to the school year, please e-mail me at sjackson@cusd16.k12.il.us!

See you soon!  I cannot wait to meet you!