Happy Spring Break!

In celebration of all of the opinion writing we have done this past month, students wrote one last opinion piece about one of their favorite movies.  We turned this final writing piece into a small competition.  The student that wrote the most detailed and convincing piece would be able to have their movie selected to watch before spring break.  Students were totally invested.  They wrote amazing opinion pieces.  It was hard to select just one!  They all did such a great job.  After reading each piece many times, our winning author was Claire.  Congratulations!  
Here is her opinion piece...

Do you like action filled movies that are very fun to watch?  The the movie The Boxcar Children is the perfect movie for you!  It's the best movie ever made!  

The first reason I love the Boxcar Children is the characters.  I like Benny because he is very funny and is the smallest one.  Benny is funny because he said, "I will cut Watch's hair".  My favorite character is Violet because she is pretty and she got sick.  She got sick because she laughed so hard.  I also like Henry because he won a race.  He is the oldest.  I like Jessie because she is kind and pulled a thorn out of Watch's foot.  I love the characters.

The second reason that I love the Boxcar Children is the action.  I like the part when Henry won the race.  He got 20 dollars!  I also like the part when the grandfather finds then.  It was when Violet got sick.  There is a sad part when Violet gets sick.  I feel like all of the part are filled with action.  

The last reason that I love the Boxcar Children is the voices.  I like Jessie's voice because it is pretty, sweet, and has a ring to it.  I like Benny''s because it is soft and sweet.  It is like a little boy.  I love Violet's because it soothes you if you are scared.  All of the voices are so beautiful!

The Boxcar Children is the best movie in the universe.  If you like the book, The Boxcar Children, then you'll love the movie.  I want everyone in the world to watch it.  It's so good!  I love it soooo much!


The movie and the book was enjoyed by all!

I hope everyone has safe travels for all those who are traveling near or far during spring break.  Enjoy the week with family and friends.  I am excited to hear all about their adventures when we return on April 11.  

March 25: Newsletter

Reading is Sweet!

Monday, March 28: Bring your favorite book to school

Monday, March 28-Wednesday, March 30: Scholastic Book Fair: Buy one, get one FREE

Our Xtramath challenge continues next week.  Our goal is for students to complete Xtramath three times at home to practice our subtraction facts.  Last week I had  THREE students complete the challenge.  Congratulations to Anthony, Taylor, and Sydney!  Keep up the good work!

Here is the newsletter for the week...

Newsletter

March 18: Newsletter

Here is our newsletter for the week...

Newsletter

Have a great weekend!

March: Reading is SWEET!

Treat yourself to a month of reading!!

Monday, March 21: Bring in a nonfiction book from home or the library

Tuesday, March 22: As a family discuss which you prefer...a book or a movie made from the book

Wednesday, March 23: Read a pin day

Treat Yourself to a Month of Reading

March: Reading is SWEET!

Events for the week:

Tuesday, March 15: Wear a shirt that shows Hudsonville spirit

Thursday, March 17: Wear GREEN

Friday, March 18: Popcorn and Nerd Day

Queen Kandy to deliver a piece of candy to readers

Saturday, March 19: Read a recipe

Read-n-Feed

Thank you for all of the read-n-feed donations!  We made a delicious snack and the 2nd graders loved every bite!!  We had a great day reading.  At times, you could hear a pin drop in the classroom because the students were reading so intently.

Also, today you will find an Xtramath incentive paper in your child's Friday folder.  I am hoping all students will participate.  It is our goal for students to learn their addition and subtraction facts.  We have practiced our addition facts using Xtramath all year.  It is time for a change!  All students will now work on improving their subtraction facts.  I have challenged students to complete Xtramath at home THREE times a week.  If your child completes this challenge, please turn in the corresponding paper by the following Monday.  All students that complete the Xtramath challenge this coming week will earn a habit card for begining with the end in mind.  I know they can do it!  

Are you up for the challenge?

Read-N-Feed Fun

Important Information Regarding Tomorrow's Birthday Party

Due to Claire being sick, we have decided to reschedule the kids' birthday party.

The new date/time is as follows:

Wednesday, March 16th

5:30-7:30pm

Georgetown United Methodist Church (in the gym)
2766 Baldwin St.

March 4: Newsletter

Here is the newsletter for the week...

Newsletter

I can tell the second graders are really enjoying our typing class.  I think they will be excited to know that they can practice at home using the same program that we do at school.  Please see the note in your child's Friday folder to get started!

Friday, March 11 is our Read-N-Feed Day!  Please see the details below.  We are excited to read all day long!!!

Treat yourself to a month of reading!

Upcoming Events Next Week: 

Monday, March 7: No School/Records Day

Tuesday, March 8: Bring in a poem to share

Thursday, March 10: Wear a hat that others can read

Friday, March 11: Read-n-Feed Day

Please see note in your child's Friday folder and blog post for further details!

At home: Spend time reading as a family!