Ms. Ballinger-Gr. 2
Ketterlinus Elementary School 67 Orange Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084
PH 904.547.8540
READERS ARE LEADERS-Our class has read 1,894,842 words! The word count is based on passed AR tests (a total of 1,526).Accelerated Reader (AR) News
We’ve had two shortened school weeks, and the following list of names reflect those with gains in AR points from Thurs., Feb. 16-Thurs., Feb. 23: Addyson, Reagan, Anthony, Amy, Eleanor, Navi, Gabrielle, Karly, Brenton, Alijah, Adrianna, Elijah, and Sascha.
These students have met, or passed, the third second-grade goal of 35 points (as of 2/23/17): Reagan, Anthony, Amy, Eleanor, Navi, Gabrielle, Karly, Brenton, Alijah, Adrianna, Elijah, and Sascha. We expect 100% of the students to reach the goal by March 10, and are encouraging them every step of the way.
Each student tracks their daily progress. Your child should have AR points written in the AVID agenda/planner every school day. The number represents the ending total for the previous day. Recording this information builds responsibility and makes students aware of their progress, allowing them to monitor and adjust their reading to aid in setting goals.
Math Facts in a Flash (MFIAF)
As with AR points, each student is to write their current level in the AVID agenda/planner each day. This is to be clear, and located in the Math section at the top of the day’s subjects (Lev.___). Mastery and fluency in basic addition and subtraction facts will lay a foundation for work in third grade.
Awesome Sauce
This week’s Awesome Sauce award goes to Elijah. He was an awesome friend and assisted classmates throughout the week.
PTO Boosterthon FUNdraiser is Coming!
Roll out the red carpet! This year’s character theme is called BACKYARD BOX OFFICE, a movie theme all about making a difference by getting into character. This theme will take students on a step-by-step journey of how to make a difference in their world.
The Boosterthon production crew traveled the country to bring students movies about five REAL kids dedicated to making people’s lives better. Plus, they teamed up withCHARACTER COUNTS!®, to create Backyard Box Office.Students experiencing BACKYARD BOX OFFICE will not only learn how to make an impact from five REAL-LIFE kid difference-makers, but also fulfill 20 CHARACTER COUNTS! lessons.
From inventors, to world-class speakers, to business owners, to world-record holders, these five kid difference-makers will inspire students to practice the five “Character Acts” so they can also make an impact in their community.
Students will learn how to FIND A NEED with Aidan, two-time TEDx speaker and founder of the nonprofitAidan Cares; WRITE A PLAN with Connor, wizard programmer and inventor of anapp that increases school spirit and attendance; RALLY A TEAM with Alex, founder ofBrickshare, a movement that enables kids to share Legos with other less fortunate kids; LAUNCH IT NOW with Trisha, developer ofan anti-cyberbullying appand a Global Finalist in the 2014 Google Science Fair; and GRIT IT OUT with Winter,Guinness world record-holderfor being the youngest person to run a marathon on every continent.
You will receive MORE information soon about our school’s biggest FUNdraiser of the year, including our classroom goals. The best day of all will be our fun run on March 8. Money raised through Backyard Box Office will support technology at KES.
Thanks to our PTO for bringing this awesome opportunity to us again!
Character Counts! Pillar of Caring Recipient
Adrianna will represent our class when she accepts the Pillar of Caring award. We appreciate her kindness and caring attitude toward others. Congratulations, Adrianna.
March Birthdays
Birthday greetings go out to Alijah and Sophie. We wish them each a happy, happy day as they turn a year older.
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