Our Week in 2-3

Hello 2-3 families and friends,

This may have been a shortened week, but we packed a TON of learning and fun into it.  Take a look at what we were up to this week...

STAGE WRITE
On Wednesday, actors from the STAGE WRITE program came to Dryden for the final poetry performance.  It was incredible to see the students' poetry come to life!  Three students from our classroom had their poetry turned into performance pieces.  I'm thrilled to share poems written by Grace, Oula, and Oliver....

Thank you, Miss Aimee-Lynn, for the incredible work you did with organizing this program for the kids and giving them an opportunity to engage in such a wonderful experience.

BUTTERFLIES
This week we released our butterflies and wrapped up the Life Cycles unit.  When we began this unit, I was amazed by how much the students already knew about life cycles and butterflies.  I was excited to take their knowledge to the next level.  Today we completed the "L" portion of our KWL chart.  Our scientists have made such incredible growth this year.  Their thinking, questioning, and analytical skills have developed nicely and I am very proud of their progress.  Check out the photos from our release celebration this week.

MATH
Yesterday the kids took the Unit 11 test.  During our review of the test today, we discussed why I always tell them to double check their answers before turning their tests in.  Before I handed back the kids' test, I had them complete some of the problems using dry erase boards so they could compare the work they did on the test to what the did on the board.  I saw light bulbs going off left and right and we discussed each of the problems.  A lot of the errors were mistakes that could have been avoided by slowing down and double checking the answer.  The skills they were tested on yesterday are ones that we will continue working on during the last two weeks of school.

SENDING OFF DR. JEROME
Today we had a wonderful assembly honoring Dr. Jerome.  We are grateful for everything that she has done for our District during her tenure.  The kids had a great time celebrating her through song and dance!  Check out the photos from the celebration.

MAP REPORTS
Today, each child brought home an envelope with their spring MAP results.  If you have any questions or concerns, please let me know.

2nd GRADE MEMORIES
Make sure you check out our blog each day to see the kids' favorite memories of the school year.

COMING UP
NO SCHOOL FRIDAY (5/23) and MONDAY(5/26)
FIELD DAY FRIDAY AFTERNOON - 5/30
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL - FULL DAY - 6/5

Have a fun and safe long weekend!

- Danielle