Fri., April 28-PE with Coach Allen (Wear Socks & Sneakers), 1:40-2:25, Day B

Thank you for reviewing and signing the AVID planner/agenda each evening.
Homework-Week of April 24-28,2017
Reading-Mon.-Thurs. nights: Students read from appropriate level, just-right AR book, write the title in the AVID planner/agenda, and test during the week.
Reading-Students read the current poem aloud for fluency practice. Due Fri.
Writing-Choose TWO topics from the four in your journal, and write to respond. Due Fri.
Social Studies-Read the Scholastic News, and complete page 4. Due Fri.
Additional online resources (as your schedule allows): MFIAF, Ten Marks, Prodigy, Learn Zillion, Reading Eggs/Eggspress, Scholastic News, and Science Spin. / Specials-Week of April 24-28, 2017
Mon., April 24-Computer Lab with Ms. Rhodin, 1:40-2:25, Day C.
Tues., April 25-Art with Mr. Lewis, 1:40-2:25, Day D
Wed., April 26-PE, 10:10-10:50, (WOW-Day F).
Thurs., April 27-Music with Mr. G., 1:40-2:25, Day A.

Fri., April 28-PE with Coach Allen (wear socks & sneakers), 1:40-2:25, Day B.

/ Ketterlinus Elementary classroom newsletter Gr. 2 Ms. Ballinger and Ms. Mayo Wk. of April 24-28
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Ketterlinus Elementary classroom newsletter Gr. 2 Ms. Ballinger and Ms. Mayo Wk. of April 24-28

A poem for our future astrophysicists, space explorers, and star polishers from Shel Silverstein. Aim high, shine, and love science!
Poet’s Place
Rain
by Sadie
The rain was like tears
Coming from the sky
Quiet small and sad and blue
And tiny and short
Plop plop plop
Pliitily plopitly plop plitily
Plop / So it is with children who learn to read fluently and well: They begin to take flight into whole new worlds as effortlessly as young birds take to the sky. —William James
EMZs In-School Field Study: Life Cycles
The students enjoyed painting terra cotta pots and planting flowers last week. Thanks to Mrs. Alexander and Mrs. Platz for their help.
Science: Solar Cookers
Thanks to Mrs. Akam for cutting and preparing the materials needed for our solar cooker investigation. Students each had their own cooker, and made predictions and observations. (Ask your child about the flying squash!) /
Accelerated Reader (AR) News
Congratulations to Sophie, Adrianna, and Reagan for recently achieving the second-grade goal of 50 points. The class has read a combined 2,714,478 words. Reagan, Navi, Amy, and Alijah are among the newest members of the Million Words Club. Who’s read the most books? The top five are: Gabrielle (202), Amy (196), Anthony (169), Brenton (167), and Alijah (158). Navi is coming up fast at 152.
Awesome Sauce
Two students received the Awesome Sauce award this week: Addyson and Gabrielle. Addyson kept a positive attitude each day and persevered. Gabrielle tracked her progress, set high goals, and exceeded expectations.