Dino-mite!

This week was "dinosaur week" in Room 201. The students made a dinosaur graph, learned facts about dinosaurs, and discussed how dinosaurs behave when they go to school. We also went on a mini-fossil hunt.

In keeping with our scientific week, the students practiced using their five senses. On Friday, the students used their five senses to determine what was in various mystery bags. See the photo above. The students have had a very scientific week!

Our classes have been working on subtraction this week. The students are mastering this skill at a rapid pace. Great job boys and girls!

The students are now attending library and are so excited to be allowed to borrow books. Please check the April calendar for the dates that we go to library.

Have a wonderful weekend and enjoy the warm weather.

Happy Baseball Season!

Before I start talking about school, I have one thing to say. Go Reds!

This has been a very productive week in class. The students are really doing well with addition. I am impressed with how quickly they are learning this skill. Great job boys and girls!

We have now concluded whole-group Read Well (small groups will continue). Next week we will be focusing on reading comprehension strategies. This is a skill that we will emphasize throughout the rest of the school year.

Today is science Friday. We studied baby animals and the ways in which they are similar/different from their parents. Each child received a baby animal dictionary and mini-book which they will bring home with them today. The class enjoyed their new books.

Please review the school rules at home with your son/daughter. "Brantner Cardinals are respectful, responsible and safe."

We are now on day two of the fourth quarter. April's calendar is coming home today. Be sure to note that we will now have library for our cultural arts classes.

I hope that you all have a wonderful weekend. And again, Go Reds!

What a week!

We have certainly had an interesting week! The weather has been wild, and we have been learning many new things. We discuessed the scientific concept of needs and wants. The students jumped into addition with enthusiasm. I am so proud of how quickly they are learning to add and show their work. We are writing sentences independently each Thursday. I am impressed with the number of students have mastered the concept of writing a sentence. Many remember their punctuation and spacing. The students are also working on sounding out words they don't know. It's fantastic!


This morning, students from Cincinnati Public Schools came to visit. Six students read to the students and shared coloring pages with the class. Thanks to the students for visiting!

Reminder: spring picture day is this coming Wednesday, 3-30-11.