Mrs. Lewis' 2nd Grade Class

Our Class News

September 24, 2008

Dear Parents,

The students have been really busy getting ready for our second grade program on October 9^th. The program is all about Georgia.

In Social Studies, the students are learning about Georgia’s regions, rivers, famous people and songs. I can’t wait to see their amazing performances.   

Now, the students can take an Accelerated Reading test on the computer daily. We went to the media center and selected books on their reading levels last week. You can go to the Baker blog to find the Accelerated Reader book list for your child’s reading range. The reading range is highlighted on the attached paper. The students are encouraged to take test on picture books, read alouds, and chapter books.

In writing, we are working on narratives. Our narrative must include a setting, characters, problems and solutions, and details.

We have been reading picture graphs and bar graphs, tally marks, and charts in math. The students drew picture graphs and bar graphs on their own. They will create a class birthday graph.

We are studying matter. Ask your child: Does Matter Matter? Then, you will know if they understand the importance of matter. We will continue studying matter and completing experiments.

Thanks to Ms. Reid for sending tons of snacks and spoons to our class. Thanks to Ms. Rosado for bringing tasty chocolate cupcakes to celebrate Adriana’s birthday. Thanks to Ms. Johnson for bringing delicious cookies and juice boxes to celebrate Ellaya’s birthday.

Room Mother Wanted!!!

Our class needs a room mother. Please send a note if you can volunteer. Thanks in advance for all your help!   

Sincerely,

Mrs. Lewis

      

Websites

If your child likes working on the computer, here are some great interative websites. They are interesting and exciting. Your child will be hooked on learning.

Reading Comprehension

http://www.storylineonline.net/

http://www.rif.org/readingplanet/content/read_aloud_stories.mspx

http://www.mightybook.com/story_books.html

http://teacher.scholastic.com/clifford1/

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/laac/story/sbi.shtml

http://www.readwritethink.org/materials/construct/

Author Sites- Jan Brett        http://janbrett.com

www.mycapstonelibrary.com

Reading Matrix

Manatee Reading 

Starfall

Math

www.aplusmath.com

www.multiplication.com

Cash Out 

http://www.mrnussbaum.com/cashout/index.html

Science

http://tiki.oneworld.net/energy/energy.html

http://www.eia.doe.gov/kids

GASES

http://chem4kids.com/files/matter_gas.html

STATES of MATTER

http://chem.purdue.edu/gchelp/liquids/character.html

 

Phases of the Moon http://www.wonderville.ca/v1/activities/phases/phases.html

Social Studies

www.scholastic.com/scholastic_thanksgiving/voyage/tour.htm

CRCT Practice

www.georgiaoas.org/servlet/a2l

Spelling

www.spellingcity.com

Powerpoint Help                  http://www.internet4classrooms.com/on-line_powerpoint.htm http://www.electricteacher.com/tutorial3.htm

Powerpoints for children   http://teach.fcps.net/trt14/power%20Point%20games/power_point_games.htm

Writing- Building Sentences  http://fen.com/studentactivities/WallOfWords/wow19.html

Health- Blast Off Game        http://teamnutrition.usda.gov/resources/game/BlastOff_Game.html

 

Our Class Blog

Welcome to Our Class Blog!! The blog will inform you of important information about our class.  It will include  a newsletter,  AR information, what the students are learning in class and websites.  If you have any questions or concerns, please email me at arnetta.lewis@cobbk12.org.   

Mrs. Lewis

Hello! My name is Mrs. Arnetta Lewis.  I am originally from Birmingham, Alabama.  I have three children, Nicollette (12), Jada (10), and Aaron (9).  My husband's name is Patrick.  We also have a pet rabbit named Buster.  My family and I have just relocated to Georgia this summer. Thus far, it has been a wonderful experience.

I have taught in the Birmingham City School system for thirteen years. I have a Bachelors and a Master Degree in Elementary Education from the University of Alabama, Birmingham. I taught first grade for two years but most of my teaching experience has been in second grade. I am really  excited about teaching at Baker  Elementary School. I am looking forward to an outstanding year. Thanks in advance for your help and support.