Happy Mother's Day!

This Sunday is Mother's Day. Send your mom a message. Tell her all the things that make a her a great mom. Don't forget to thank her for being awesome!

Earth Day

Earth Day is April 22nd. It's a time to remember to take care of the earth. What can YOU do to help the earth? Why do you want to take care of the earth? 

Happy Easter!

Easter is near. This year, it will be April 8th. What are your family Easter traditions? What is your favorite part of Easter? Why?

Weather

We have been learning a lot about weather. What is your favorite kind of weather? Why? Give three reasons why you chose that weather. Don't forget to stop and explain.

Presidents' Day

Presidents' Day was on February 20th this year. On Presidents' Day, we honor our great presidents of the past and today. Who do you think our greatest president was? Why? Make sure to write in complete sentences. Include as much detail as you can.

Happy Valentine's Day

What do you love about Valentine's Day?

Share three ideas. Don't forget to write in complete sentences.

Summer Vacation

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Wow! There's only 3 days left of school! Are you ready for the summer? Do you plan on going to the UP pool? What are your summer plans? The more you elaborate, the better.

First Grade

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First grade has been so much! I am proud of all you. You have grown so much! Can you believe all the stuff you did? What is your favorite part(s) of first grade? What made first grade special? The more you elaborate, the better.

Teacher of the Year

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I got Teacher of the Year for 2010-2011. Write me a friendly letter. Remember- a friendly letter includes a greeting, body, and closing. In the body, you can include why you think I deserved it, any feelings or thoughts you have, questions, or memories.

2nd grade teacher

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Second grade is around the corner. Who would you like for your second grade teacher? Why? The more you elaborate, the better.

Field Day

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Field Day is this Friday. Do you look forward to it? What is your favorite part? What is your least favorite part? Why? The more you elaborate, the better.

Fun with Miss Kineta

It was so much fun to have Miss Kineta from the Dallas Children's Theater do a workshop with our class. What was your favorite part? Why?

springtime

Spring is one of my favorite holidays. I love the flowers, the beautiful weather, and being able to wear sandals. What do you like about spring? Why?

Girl Scout cookies

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It's Girl Scout cookies time! The box I ordered just arrived today. I bet your home will have some, too. What is your favorite cookie? Why?

• Thin Mints
• Tagalongs
• Samoas
• Lemon Chalet Cremes
• Dulce De Leche
• Sugar Free Chocolate Chip
  
• Do-Si-Dos
• Trefoil

How I Became a Pirate

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We got to see Jeremy James join Captain Braid Beard's crew on a fun adventure in the musical of How I Became I Pirate at the Dallas Children's Theater.

Did you enjoy it? What was your favorite part? Why?

Groundhog Day

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Groundhog Day is celebrated in the United States and Canada on February 2nd. On this day, the groundhog will come out from its burrow. If the groundhog does not see its shadow and stays above ground, winter will soon end. If the groundhog does see its shadow, the groundhog will go back into its burrow and there will be 6 more weeks of winter.

The largest Groundhog Day celebration is held in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. As many as 40,000 people from all over the United States will gather to celebrate. They watch Phil, the Groundhog, as he emerges from his burrow after a long winter's hibernation.

Do you want winter to end soon or would you like 6 more weeks of winter? Why?

What's your favorite?

We are so lucky to be at our school because we have many technology resources. Some of the things we get to use are:

• Pixie
• Kidspiration
• Microsoft Word
• Type to Learn, Jr.
• Zoo Zillions
• Word Muncher
• Tumble Books
• Book Flix
• learning.com

I've also shown you some great tools on the internet from readwritethink. We've used:

• comic creator
• book cover
• story map
• letter generator
• postcard creator
• fractured fairy tales

When we go to the computer lab or when we use the laptops, what is your favorite tool to use? Why?

Make sure to write complete sentences. Begin each sentence with a capital and end it with a period. Explain your ideas.

the last days

Can you believe that first grade is almost over? It's gone by so fast. You've made new friends, you've learned new things, and you had new experiences. What will you miss about first grade? Why?

Save the Earth

Last Wednesday was Earth Day. It's a day to remind yourself that you need to take care of the earth. It's also a day to appreciate the earth. What will you do help the earth?

the Easter bunny

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I hope the Easter bunny brought you lots of great treats! What did you do on Easter day? What did the Easter bunny bring you?