tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76210264370762347842024-03-15T20:09:54.816-05:00School NewsMrs. Stringham's Community of Learners: 1st/2nd Grade, Liberty Elementary, Bartlett,ILMrs. Stringhamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07909904931612894330noreply@blogger.comBlogger632125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7621026437076234784.post-84900373877688279572013-11-10T15:37:00.003-06:002013-11-10T15:38:24.103-06:00Life at SchoolHere are few pictures to enjoy. Listen to Kamil read his story....Laksh sing....Learning about China....Math Workshop....Child of the Day Pictures....Nature Dan....<br />
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D.W. read a great book to the class on Friday:<u> I Take Care of my Dog! </u> This is a wordless picture book for which he wrote the story! GREAT reading and writing, D.W.<br />
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As soon as all the permission slips are in, I will be able to post more pictures. Please return them Monday if you haven't done so already. The blog is wonderful way to keep informed as well as post pictures of our students at work.<br />
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Happy Reading!Mrs. Stringhamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07909904931612894330noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7621026437076234784.post-14550201269499703232013-03-06T19:00:00.000-06:002013-03-06T19:00:06.292-06:00Bringing us up to datePictures to come....<br />
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We finished our biographies and I have videotaped several. I will post those as soon as I can. We finished working on persuasive writing by writing about which Monarch book was our favorite and of course, why. We are now working on determining importance in Non Fiction, taking notes, and paraphrasing in our words. This is in preparation for our unit on expository writing.<br />
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We have been learning about Traditional Literature: folktales, fairy tales, fables, and myths. We have learned the characteristics of each and then will be comparing and contrasting features.<br />
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In math we finished up learning about fractions and are now in our measurement unit.<br />
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More to come....pictures to come....Mrs. Stringhamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07909904931612894330noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7621026437076234784.post-50329045218007834492013-02-10T14:18:00.000-06:002013-02-10T14:18:19.372-06:00A Week in Pictures!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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During Math Workshop, we learned about measurement, graphing, and data analysis. We measured in inches and centimeters, our arm spans and standing jumps. We created a line plot of our arm spans, and bar graphs of our jumps. We determined the range, median, and mode of each.<br />
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In readers' workshop we learned about cause and effect and how characters react. During writers' workshop we are writing persuasive brochures.<br />
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This week we will celebrate Valentine's Day. A list of students names went home on Thursday. Please send in a valentine addressed to each student so that at our party each child will receive a valentine.<br />
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<br />Mrs. Stringhamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07909904931612894330noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7621026437076234784.post-51064420912710579342013-02-03T16:56:00.000-06:002013-02-03T16:56:08.670-06:00End of JanuaryWe heard from some great readers: Victor, Diana, Lily, Stacy, and Ian.<br />
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Josh's stepdad was a mystery reader!<br />
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And we learned about this African drum that Caitlyn's dad sent all the way from Africa. Fun!<br />
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We finished our biographies and we are learning about persuasive argument. We continue to learn about character traits and how characters change over time. We are working now on cause and effect.<br />
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We began unit 7 in math. We will be learning about measurement.Mrs. Stringhamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07909904931612894330noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7621026437076234784.post-28807621626725771602013-01-24T14:57:00.003-06:002013-01-24T14:57:54.386-06:00Sunday Bartlett Library<br /><br />Dear Parents, <br /><br /> It is with great regret that I have to cancel meeting students at the Bartlett library on Sunday January 27. Personal issues are preventing me from attending. <br /><br /> I apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Reading and a love of reading and learning is a passion of mine and I want to instill that same love with my students, but I have to put my family first at this point in time on the weekends. <br /><br />A note will go home on Friday to this effect as well.<br />
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Marcella, Caitlyn, Isiah, and Ian were great readers this week! </div>
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We finished reading <u>The Fire Cat </u>. We learned how when we write a response to a text, how to begin and how to support our thinking with evidence from the text. We will continue this next week, but using a more challenging text.</div>
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We are continuing to gather research on our biographies. Students chose between Rosa Parks, Harriet Tubman, Abraham Lincoln, George Washington, Ruby Bridges, and Helen Keller to write about. I am in the process of creating a new blog for our classroom (more on that later!) where they will post their biographies.</div>
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In math, we worked on 3 digit addition and subtraction strategies. Keep working on subtraction accuracy by using XtraMath.org or TenMarks.com; Be sure and use the help videos on TenMarks!!!!</div>
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Tuesday is a switch day and we will follow a Monday schedule. </div>
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Patricks mother has graciously agreed to be our Party Leader for our upcoming Valentine's Day party. She needs helpers-both in the classroom and out. If you are able to help in any way, please let me know and I will get your contact information to her. Thank you!</div>
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Don't forget next Sunday: Jan. 27 at 3:00. Mrs. Perrone and I will meet students at the Bartlett Library to share some fun time together looking for books and reading. Join us!!!</div>
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During writing we have begun writing our biographies. Today was the first day to gather research on our subject.</div>
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During math we are working on 3 digit addition and subtraction strategies. We have also reviewed ownership and commitment - part of the 8 Keys of Excellence.</div>
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<b>Sunday January 27</b> at 3:00, meet myself and Mrs. Perrone at the Bartlett Library where we will look for just right books together. See you there!</div>
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Before I update with the new year...here are some pictures from the end of 2012:<br />
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Keeian's mother was our last mystery reader in 2012. We LOVED the book!<br />
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After leading us on a world tour to learn about holiday traditions around the world, Rudy, the Elf on the Shelf, returned to the North Pole.</div>
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This first week back was a review of PBIS expectations an our 8 Keys of Excellence. In our readers workshop time we worked on characters and how they responded to events in the story. During our writing time, each student wrote a biography of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. During our math time we worked on 3 digit addition and comparison number stories.</div>
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The performers took their show on the road and read in Mrs. Karsbaek's classroom, Mrs. Walkosz, and in the office for Mr. Burger and the office staff. Mrs. Stringhamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07909904931612894330noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7621026437076234784.post-78057603341057165342012-12-04T18:58:00.000-06:002012-12-04T18:58:12.410-06:00Bringing us up to date!I know I am behind in posting, but I have misplaced my USB cord for my camera. So, until my new one arrives...no pictures or videos. Soon, I hope!<br />
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Reading: We have been learning about the text features of non fiction and using it to write opinion pieces. We are learning how we have to support our opinions with evidence from the text. This will continue for a few more days and then we will work on reading with fluency by using readers' theater. More on that later!<br />
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Writing: we have been working on researching the life of Amelia Earhart. We have learned how to take notes and organize our research. We have also learned to take our notes and write sentences in our own words. Tomorrow, Wednesday, we will take our sentences and begin drafting our biography.<br />
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After that, we will take a break from writing biographies until after holiday break. We will then do a quick review and then write our own biographies. I don't want to rush writing the biographies before break as we have so much to get in, it makes sense to take a break.<br />
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In math we continue to learn about 2D and 3D shapes. We will finish up unit 5 before holiday break.<br />
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We also made holiday cards as part of our online project with schools around the country. The cards went in the mail today to 29 schools across the United States and Canada. We also sent one to Caitlyn's dad who is stationed in Africa. When we start to receive cards from those same schools, we will learn about United States geography. We also learning about geography and maps across the world with help from our "Elf on a Shelf" Rudy!<br />
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Yes, yesterday we received a VERY COLD package from the North Pole and inside was a book called <u>Elf on a Shelf</u>, our elf that we named Rudy, and a TOP SECRET envelope. Inside the envelope we learned about our mission: to help Rudy as he travels around the world to learn about holiday customs in the United States and countries in all the continents. We collect facts about the customs, compare and contrast them with our own customs, as well as locate the country on the map of the world. Rudy takes our facts back to Santa each night and returns the next day with a new assignment and new country to visit. We will also have some special visitors to tell us about holiday customs they celebrate.<br />
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Today we previewed the book fair. Tomorrow, Wednesday, at 12:50-1:10 we will return to purchase books. If you want to purchase books, use the wish list your child brought home, and either send in the money in an envelope labeled with the amount of money inside and your child's name. You can also meet us in the library at 12:50 if you wish to help your child purchase books. You can also wait and visit the book fair after school on Thursday. The times are listed on the wish list your child brought home.<br />
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Next week, on Wednesday, we will take our reading MAP test. On Tuesday, the 18th, we will take our math MAP test. Just make sure your child gets a good night sleep the night before and eats a good breakfast to prepare. And, of course, keep reading to your child every night and discussing the book. <br />
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Our holiday party will be on Friday, Dec. 21. We will have a Polar Express Day and students will be able to wear pajamas to school that day. (They don't know this yet, so...shhhhhh!!!!!) I am looking for a volunteer to make and serve hot chocolate and volunteers to bake Christmas Cookies. (no peanuts or cookies baked where peanuts could have been present or with peanut oil). Let me know if you can help.<br />
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Our student teacher, Ms. Fischer, will leave us on Dec. 14. We will celebrate all her hard work on that day. <br />
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Phew...we have been busy! But, we have been very busy and in this time of secrets....there is even more I COULD share, but it's top secret!Mrs. Stringhamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07909904931612894330noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7621026437076234784.post-35582522933717473622012-11-15T20:38:00.001-06:002012-11-15T20:38:32.887-06:00'Twas the week before Thanksgiving!Busy week doing research on the Pilgrims and Thanksgiving. We also wrote about Thanksgiving. In math we began a unit on geometry.<br />
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<br />Mrs. Stringhamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07909904931612894330noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7621026437076234784.post-4577815904117968522012-11-15T18:21:00.001-06:002012-11-15T18:21:38.273-06:00More Beginning of the Year Personal Narratives<table bgcolor="#ffffff" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0">
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<tr><td align="center">This <a href="http://www.smilebox.com/" target="_blank">free photo slideshow</a> created with Smilebox</td></tr>
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Mrs. Stringhamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07909904931612894330noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7621026437076234784.post-10739390977372413682012-11-14T19:11:00.001-06:002012-11-14T19:11:20.773-06:00Beginning of the year Personal NarrativesHere are a few personal narratives that have been published. I am still trying to find time in our school day to videotape others, so there are more to come, but enjoy these in the meantime. These are beginning of the year personal narratives and we will be learning more as the year progresses. Right now, we are working on Non Fiction narratives or biographies. After the holiday break, we will write a class biography of Amelia Earhardt and then students will choose their topic to write their own biography.<br />
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Listen as Victor, Isiah, Kendall, Lily, Caitlyn, Daniel, Jose, Anjali and Allison read their personal narratives.<br />
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<br />Mrs. Stringhamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07909904931612894330noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7621026437076234784.post-42609423960015215162012-11-12T20:25:00.001-06:002012-11-12T20:25:14.420-06:00Kendall, Josh, and Allison ReadingEnjoy!<br />
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<tr><td align="center">This <a href="http://www.smilebox.com/anytime-collages.html" target="_blank">picture collage</a> generated with Smilebox</td></tr>
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Mrs. Stringhamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07909904931612894330noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7621026437076234784.post-59689250170365613762012-11-12T15:53:00.000-06:002012-11-12T15:53:03.721-06:00Golden Bookcase Addition!A new book for our Golden Bookcase! The Golden Bookcase is for books autographed by the author to our classroom! Thank you to all the authors who have contributed to our collection!<br />
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Mrs. Stringhamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07909904931612894330noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7621026437076234784.post-24439830668816688052012-11-12T15:37:00.002-06:002012-11-12T15:37:31.073-06:00David Reading!Enjoy!<br />
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<tr><td align="center">Create your own <a href="http://www.smilebox.com/" target="_blank">free newsletter design</a></td></tr>
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Mrs. Stringhamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07909904931612894330noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7621026437076234784.post-560761311867542242012-11-11T19:52:00.001-06:002012-11-11T19:52:04.224-06:00Alyssa Reading<table bgcolor="#ffffff" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0">
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<tr><td align="center">Make your own <a href="http://www.smilebox.com/" target="_blank">free digital slideshow</a></td></tr>
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Mrs. Stringhamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07909904931612894330noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7621026437076234784.post-49409914785372231282012-11-11T18:35:00.001-06:002012-11-11T18:35:00.378-06:00Stacy and Sydney Reading!<table bgcolor="#ffffff" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0">
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<tr><td align="center">Personalize your own <a href="http://www.smilebox.com/anytime-collages.html" target="_blank">photo collage</a></td></tr>
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Mrs. Stringhamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07909904931612894330noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7621026437076234784.post-86938374929519881112012-11-11T16:41:00.000-06:002012-11-11T16:41:41.669-06:00Victor and Lily ReadingEnjoy!<br />
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<tr><td align="center">Make a <a href="http://www.smilebox.com/collages.html" target="_blank">picture collage</a></td></tr>
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Mrs. Stringhamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07909904931612894330noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7621026437076234784.post-88018258440133186932012-11-11T15:47:00.001-06:002012-11-11T15:47:40.977-06:00Pumpkin Seed Count<table bgcolor="#ffffff" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0">
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<tr><td align="center">Another <a href="http://www.smilebox.com/collages.html" target="_blank">picture collage</a> by Smilebox</td></tr>
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