Spelling Words for September 2 - 5

Stop
clip
strap
stream
nest
mask
hand
twin
brave
breeze
ask
state
browse
skeleton
straight
bonus: Arizona

A Week in Space- Week in Review by Seth

This week was interesting. This week we went to computer class and went to the new lab. We read a new story about space. My aunt was still teaching gym. That is interesting because we get to do a lot of fun things with her. This week I was very happy that I was star student.

Astronauts in Space

Today is Friday, August 29, 2008. This week we read about people who want to explore space. What do real astronauts do in space? “They learn about the moon and other planets,” said Jacob. Gracie said, “They learn about what Earth does when it is spinning.” “The astronauts float in space,” said Ivie.

Morning message 8-28-08

Today is Thursday, August 28, 2008. Today we’ll read about kids going to space camps. They find out how it feels to be up in space. What do you think being in space camp is like? “I think it would be fun because you would get to see the planets,” said Haley. Jake thinks it will be cool. “It would be kind of scary because you would be meeting new people,” said Samantha.

Morning message 8-27-08

Today is Wednesday, August 27, 2008. An astronaut helps us learn things about space. What would you do if you went to space to help others learn? Samantha would go to the moon and see if there was life on other planets. Ivie would like to learn about the other planets. Anthony would go to Pluto to see if life is there.

Morning Message 8-26-08

Today is Tuesday, August 26, 2008. Today we will read about astronauts who explore space. What do you think it feels like to take off into space? “It would be cool,” said Alec. Anthony said, “It would be scary to go that fast and that high because some people are afraid of heights.” “It would be fun!” said Jake. Jacob thinks it would be scary.

Morning Message 8-25-08

Today is Monday, August 25, 2008. Astronauts fly somewhere into space. They can fly around our beautiful Earth. Why would anyone want to explore space? “I would want to see the moon and stars,” said Ron. Taylor G. said, ”I would want to look at the planets.” Jordan wants to go to space to see the stars and moons. “I could look at Pluto or Earth,” said Jacob.

Ivie's Week in Review

I like being the star student because you get to bring stuff to show your whole class. You get to bring a movie and watch it with the class. I took a test this week in math and reading. I did good. My favorite related arts class was art this week. I liked the poem of the week. We decorated it by drawing a setting and making a friend to go in the setting. I am really happy because I got two 100s on test.

Morning Message 8-22-08

Today is Friday, August 22, 2008. This week we read about what we might find in a new neighborhood. Iris moved from an urban neighborhood to a rural one. What did she investigate? “She discovered what the country would be like,” says Gracie. Aubrey says, “Iris made a new friend in the country.” Ivie says, “She rode a horse in the country, too.”

Morning Message Thursday

Today is Thursday, August 21, 2008. Today we will read two poems. What makes a poem different from a story? Anthony says, “A poem has love notes in it.” Samantha says, “They don’t have as many words as a story.” Jacob says, “You can sing a poem and a story you have to read.” Can a poem be as warm as a bath? Anthony says, “Yes, the water in a bath makes you warm and the love notes can make you warm, too.”

Morning Message 8-20-08

Today is Wednesday, August 20, 2008. In our story today, Iris and Walter go investigating. What plants could we investigate in the forest? Jake thinks we could find poison ivy. Seth says we can find beautiful flowers. Alec is going to find big trees.

Spelling Words for the week of 8-18

drum
rock
list
desk
job
sad
chop
sack
tag
rib
mess
dust
pocket
lettuce
engine
BONUS WORD: Alabama

Morning Message 8-19-08

Today is Tuesday, August 19, 2008. Today we will read about Iris. Iris moves to a new neighborhood, but she is lonely. What could she discover that might help her? Tre thinks she could find a dog. Haley thinks she could find a turtle. Ivie thinks she could go out and find a friend.

First Week!

Our week is going great. We are learning all about the classroom and school. We have been reading school books and reviewing addition. We are getting to know each other a little more each day.
Next week, we will start working in our reading books. The first story is about friendship. What a great way to start!