Reading in the Garden with a Grandfather

Early most mornings will find Mrs. Minke's kindergartners outside reading in their classroom garden. This Tuesday they were joined by one of the student's grandfathers who is a coach here at Shorecrest, Phil Hayford. Coach Hayford was able to hear many of the children read books to him. The class is eager for other parents, grandparents, as well as adult friends, to join them as they enjoy reading outside. They can't wait for the weather to be a little cooler.

Reading at School and at Home

The children are reading daily at school.We read individually, with partners from our class, with our second grade book buddies, with the teachers and visiting parents, in small groups, and as a whole class. We read many different kinds of books, as well as ones on many different reading levels.
Each day the children have been bringing home two books from our classroom. One is on a topic related to our discussions at school and the other is a class book that we have made. Thank you for reading each of these books nightly with your child and returning them each day to school. This is an important companent in our children's reading skill deveopment.
Once or twice a week the children will start bringing home a third book in an envelope. These books will be ones that we have practiced reading independently. Your child will be able to read these books to you with little or no help. Please praise all reading efforts. All reading is to be enjoyed and celebrated. Please return the book the next day in the envelope provided. There is a space on the back for you to sign.

Thank you for your assistance.

The Red, White, and Blue Kids!

We had so much fun wearing our patriotic clothes and singing our favorite song, "This Land Is Your Land," at town meeting this morning. The children did a super job. It was great to see so many of our parents there to cheer us on. We can't wait until it's our turn to present again. A special thank you to Devyn and Carly for announcing the Pledge and Motto for us.

"This Land Is Your Land"

Monday morning will find our class singing "This Land Is Your Land" for the entire lower division for Town Meeting at the flag pole a few minutes after 8:10! Be sure to wear red, white, and blue and be at school at 7:50 to get ready.

Parents: The children love this song and proudly sing, not not only the chorus, but also two of the verses. I hope many of you can attend to see what a great job our children do.

Reading in the Garden Each Morning

With the arrival of some cooler weather, and the decrease with all the rain, our class is enjoying reading in the garden each morning from 7:50-8:10 with some of our parents. I would like to have a least one parent each morning who will join us during this time to listen to our children read. Please let me know if this time is good for you, or just stop by and grab a chair. Students will eagerly join you to show off their great reading skills.