Merry Christmas!!

Our classroom has really enjoyed celebrating the holiday season.  We have had great class discussions, fun art projects, and fun class projects.  The kids are doing VERY WELL in fluency.  80% of the class are right on track with their reading rate.  50% of the class are reading at an advanced level.  I am so proud of them.

Today, just as we finished taking our Friday tests, we had a very special visitor.  The children were very excited.  It was fun to see each face light up.

With Christmas around the corner, I would like to remind you to make plenty of time to take it all in and enjoy. Relax.  Simplify.  Make memories.  You have amazing children that I am grateful to call mine for seven hours each day.  Thank you for sharing them with me.  You have done a wonderful job!  Enjoy the holidays!

Music Video Stars

We have been working on math strategies in our class.  One great strategy, for addition, is to know your doubles.  We made this music video to help us remember.  Watch and enjoy!!

Dress Up Time!

Every year the Twin Falls Fire Department presents a series of fire safety courses to the students.  We had the second of four presentations yesterday.  Our firefighter showed the kids what a firefighter would look like, should they ever have to come into your home.  He also showed us how the equipment works to help keep the firefighter safe.  During the presentation, one of our classmates was chosen to model the gear for us.  She did great!!

Christmas Wishes

Your kids are so cute.  This week, they shared what they would like to give someone for Christmas...Here are their Christmas giving wishes....

Jesse James, Laci, Natalie, Riley

Brooklyn, Elias, Gavin, and Jaylund

Adolfo, Ashlyn, Sofiya, Tony

Bilal, Brendan, Jenna, Nicolaus

Brittney, Gabby, Kinley, Levi

Alex, Angelica, Kadyn, Trinity

The Littlest Christmas Tree

Our annual 2nd grade presentation of "The Littlest Christmas Tree" was a huge success.  The students worked so hard to prepare.  All of their hard work paid off.  It was a great show!!