Exploring outer space has been the topic of discussion in the Reading Zone. We read about a Child-Parent Space Camp and all the activities you can be involved in. Gloria, one of the characters in our story was shopping at the supermarket and actually met a real astronaut. She was very excited. Many of our students would one day like to go to outer space.
Mrs. Bienemann
Students have all been focused on rhythm and steady beat this month. They will continue learning about rhythm as well as adding dynamics and melody this. Students sing, play and move to the beat while in class.
Mrs. Racoma
2B has been doing an Author study of Kevin Henkes. They have enjoyed listening to his wonderful stories of mouse tales. We have read “Wemberly Worried,” “Chrysanthemum,” and “Julius The Baby Of The World.” Kevin Henkes uses such rich language and beautiful illustrations to match an exciting story line, it has been a pleasure to enjoy his books along with our second graders.
Mrs. Ruiz
Reader’s Oath – by Debra Angstead
I promise to read
Each day and each night.
I know it’s the key
To growing up right.
I’ll read to myself,
I’ll read to a crowd.
It makes no difference
If silent or loud.
I’ll read at my desk,
At home and at school,
On my bean bag or bed,
By the fire or pool.
Each book that I read
Puts smarts in my head,
‘Cause brains grow more thoughts
The more they are fed.
So I take this oath
To make reading my way
Of feeding my brain
What it needs every day.
Children and adults need time to unwind and enjoy the summer, so make summer reading fun! Summer shouldn’t mean taking a break from reading (or learning) since students who engage in reading activities return to school refreshed, excited and ready to pick up where they left off. Also remember that most Evangel students have summer book reports to do so…
Here are some tips to make reading a positive experience:
Keep LOTS of reading material around the home –books, newspapers, magazines and always, the Bible
Read outdoors – at the park or beach
Read to your child (it doesn’t matter how old or young your child is!)
Let your child read to you (older children can read newspaper or magazine articles)
Visit the library, check your local library’s website for special reading-related
activities and age-appropriate book lists
Model reading – turn off the TV and each person reads his or her book
(including Mom, Dad, grandparent)
ASK them what they think about what they’ve read and LISTEN to what they say
Suggested websites:
www.http://kids.nypl.org/ http://www.ldonline.org/
www.reading.org/resources/tools/choices.html www.nea.org
www.scholastic.com/summerreading/ www.storylineonline.net/
http://www.bookpals.net/storyline/
Have a wonderful summer!
2B has enjoyed quiet independent reading during their library period. They are no longer borrowing books since it is the end of the year but they read while at the library. It is fulfilling to see their diverse interests in books that range from “My Upmost for His Highest,” to “The Brain,” to “The Planets,” to “James in the Giant Peach.” This class truly enjoys books.
Mrs. Ruiz
For the month of May and June the classes enjoyed learning gymnastics.
The students did basic movements like toes to the head, tumbles, bridges, banana rolls, and cartwheels. The students also got involved in activity games like relay races, scooter races, steel the bacon, red light green light 123, cat and mouse, parachute activity, baseball basics, and basketball shooting game.
Mrs. Rosario
Students made thank you/we’ll miss you cards and posters for their teachers. These cards showed the children’s appreciation and were placed in their teacher’s mail box on the last day of school.
Miss Arnau
Students had a great time learning about all kinds of percussion instruments this month. I think this is probably the most fun instrument group for all kids!
Mr. Agosto
What would you do if your parents lost their jobs and they could not afford to buy you a gift for your birthday?Here what Second Graders said.
Julia Moises: I don’t need a gift because God gave her (mom) to me and she’s a gift to me. I should love and obey her. Even if they (parents) get mad they still love me.
Kayla DeJesus: My mom gave me a gift of loving me and helping me with my homework because she loves me forever.
Faith Alvarado: I don’t need a gift because she’s (mom) my gift.
Gabriel Fanelli: I don’t need a gift because the gift I have is my mom, my dad, and my sister.
Jillian Tobias: I don’t need a present because I have my mom and she gives me all the love.
Sophia Paskov: I don’t need a present because a toy breaks. My mom loves me and takes care of me. Toys can’t take care of me.
Joshua Lowe: I don’t need presents. My mom takes care of me and I love her. I help her a lot.
Joshua Macio: I don’t need a present because God gave me my family. Even if they die I still have them in my heart.
Jeremiah Cardi: I don’t need toys. I have a lot. The most important thing God gave me is my family.
Jaymie Franco: I don’t need presents. I have a lot. They (parents) always love me.
Christine Haberline: I don’t need a present. When I broke my leg last summer my mom still loved me. She didn’t get mad, she just helped me.
Vincent Tupacyupanqui: I don’t care if I don’t get a present. God gave me love for my parents. If they punish me, I know that they still love me.
Moises Leon: My greatest gift is God.
Danielle Christian: God gave me a present.
Jacob Torres: I don’t even want a gift. I love my mom even if she’s rich or poor, and I already have toys.
Jocelyn Delgado: I don’t need a present. I have a family that loves me, and if they didn’t love me, they won’t correct me or feed me.
Samela Fonseca: I don’t need a present because God gave me a family.
Armani Kennedy: I don’t need a present because I have a lot of stuff at my mom’s house. But, I would be sad if I didn’t get a gift.
Jasmine Pizarro: Even if she (mom) doesn’t get me one (a gift) I’m still happy because God gave me two arms and legs so that I can go and hug her, and God gave me to her.
Brian Poonai: I don’t need a present. God gave me to my mom and I came from her stomach, and I love her.
Nina Cruz: I don’t need toys because I have my mom’s love.
Isadora Macedo: If my parents don’t give me a present I really won’t mind because I have their love and that’s enough for me. They already give me so much.
David Metzger: I would feel sad, but I know they love me.