Last Day of School
June 16, 2009
Congratulations second graders! You all have done very well and I am so proud! Have a wonderful and memorable summer. Best wishes in third grade! I will miss you all very much!
Spanish Spelling Words
May 27, 2009
1. Circle - Circulo
2. Square - Cuadrado
3. Triangle - Triangulo
4. Rectangle - Rectangulo
5. Oval - Ovalado
6. Star - Estrella
7. Heart - Corazon
8. Diamond - Diamante
9. Octagon - Octagono
10. Pentagon - Pentagono
Baby Grace Arrives
May 6, 2009
Baby Grace Arrives...5 weeks early!
Grace Ellen Chan was born on April 24, 2009 at 6:24 AM. She weighed 4 lbs and 14 oz and measured 16 inches. She spent a week in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit to get stronger. Mrs. Chan is grateful for all the love that was shown during that time.
Mrs. Chan is very disappointed she didn't properly say goodbye to her students. She misses all of them very much and will be sure to visit as the school year ends. Mrs. Graham will be taking over the last two months of school. She is a wonderful and talented teacher. Mrs. Chan's second graders are in very good hands!
Service Project
April 22, 2009
Service: Taking time out of your own life to make someone else’s better.
Mr. Gordon has issued a school-wide challenge and the second graders in Mrs. Chan’s class are not going to disappoint!
The Challenge: Spend 6 hours doing some kind of project where you are SERVING others.
Then what?: Make sure you take pictures of yourself doing the project and write down descriptions of what you did (document your time) and when you did it all.
After that?: Design a poster that creatively shows and teaches the rest of us what you did to help others. This poster should be colorful, neat and organized. It must have a title, your name, pictures (either photographs or drawings), written or typed descriptions of what you did, and the date(s) on which you did your project. You will be presenting your poster in class.
When is it due?: Friday, May 22, 2009
Fossil Day
Orange Empire Train Museum
Spanish Spelling Test
January 25, 2009
We will be having a Spanish Spelling Test on February 19, 2009. Have fun studying!
1. Cara - Face
2. Ojos - Eyes
3. Orejas - Ears
4. Boca - Mouth
5. Nariz - Nose
6. Dientes - Teeth
7. Pelo - Hair
8. Cuerpo - Body
9. Brazos - Arms
10. Cabeza - Head
11. Manos - Hands
12. Piernas - Legs
13. Estomago - Stomach
Mrs. Chan is Having a Girl!
January 20, 2009
"Warriors for Change" Student Project
January 12, 2009
On January 20, 2009, Barack Hussein Obama will become our 44th President of the United States, the first ever of
African American descent. So many things have changed since Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. spoke to the crowd in
Washington, D.C. on August 28, 1963 over 45 years ago. So many people have stepped up to be warriors for change in our
country. It is because of these people's heroic efforts that our classroom is a rich diverse family.
Choose ONE of the following heroes to research and report on:
• Frederick Douglass (Father of the Civil Rights Movement)
• Booker T. Washington (The Great Educator)
• John F. Kennedy (35th US President)
• Thurgood Marshall (judge)
• Barack Hussein Obama (frst African American president of the U.S.)
Once you have chosen your “warrior hero”, research this person to find out as much as you can about him. You may do a report web to help you organize the information (we'll go over this in class). Then write a one-page report (IN YOUR OWN WORDS) about this person's life. Be sure to include how this person stood up for what he believed in and helped to change our country.
Next, you will gather 3-5 small “holdable” things in a box or bag that you will take out and use to help
you tell the story of that person's life in class. You may decorate the box or bag if you like. You should practice your
speech with the items in hand. Organize them and know what you're going to talk about frst. For example, if you find out
your hero really loved basketball when he was growing up, you could put in a small toy basketball to help you remember to
talk about that part of his life.
You will be presenting your Warriors For Change hero boxes/bags and turning in your written reports on Friday,
January 23, 2009. That's two and a half weeks away, so get to work now. Enjoy!
Holiday Party
December 15, 2008
The holidays are approaching and we would like to have a holiday party for the class. We are having a hot chocolate and cookie party. Here are the items we need for our party:
-Hot cocoa mix for 25 people
-Holiday cookies (store bought only)
-Marshmallows
-Candy canes
-Spoons
-Napkins
-Whip cream
-Apple cider
-Styroform Cups
If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Black at theblacks1@verizon.net/.
Thank you for your support!
Updates
December 2, 2008
-Mrs. Chan just shared the exciting news to the class! A little one is on the way!
-We've been watching our Painted Lady Butterflies go through their life cycles right before our eyes! As with all parents, we felt sad, yet joyful, when we were able to set our butterfly babies free.
-Mrs. Nault was kind and gracious enough to share with our class her Native American culture. Students were able to touch, listen and see items relating to Native American Indians.
Fall Celebration
October 29, 2008
This Friday, October 31st, our class will be having a Fall Celebration. We will start off the day with a fall art project and end the day with cupcakes, fruits and veggies. Our wonderful room mom, Mrs. Black, will be getting in touch with you for donations of food or supplies.
We are also looking for parents to help during the Fall Festival on November 7, 2008. If you are interested, please contact Mrs. Black at: theblacks1@verizon.net
Trick or Treat for UNICEF
October 29, 2008
Collection Due: Monday, November 3, 2008
The students in Mrs. Chan's class are coming together to raise money for UNICEF. UNICEF (the United Nations Children's Fund) is a global organization that saves kids' lives in over 150 countries by providing clean water, nutrition, medicines, education and aid in emergencies.
This October, make Halloween count, with Trick or Treat with UNICEF!
Student Projects Revealed
October 7, 2008
The first student project focused on family history. It gave students the opportunity to explore and research details of their families they might not have known about before. We had an impressive range of topics and stories. Way to go parents and students for the awesome work!
Learning About Cambodia
September 23, 2008
Mrs. Chan was thrilled to find out that Cambodia was a topic in our Social Studies book! She brought in Cambodian
items to share with the class.
Students learned about Cambodian dress, art, ancient temple ruins, music, and transportation.
Student Projects--Learning About Our Ancestors
September 16, 2008
Today we began our Social Studies unit, "Knowing Your Family." This unit focuses on the contributions ancestors make to individuals and to families. As a way for students to explore their ancestry,they were given a project to complete in the next three weeks. This project will be due on Friday, October 3, 2008.
Requirements: Minimum one page of writing and a poster that includes family pictures, drawings or a family tree.
The task for this project is to research your family history. Include as many details as you can. Interview your parents, your grandparents, or even your aunts and uncles.
SOME HELPFUL IDEAS
Where did your ancestors come from?
What various traditions and values did you learn from your ancestors?
In what ways are your ancestors important to you?
What does your family tree look like?
Share something interesting about one of your ancestors.
Did you inherit anything from your ancestors?
Describe an interesting event in your family’s history.
Future Leaders of America
September 6, 2008
We are off to a great start! The students and I have gone over classroom rules and expectations the last few
weeks. We are all up to the challenges and opportunities second grade has to offer. Looking forward to the
many memories we will make and all the friendships we will develop!
First Week of School
August 18, 2008
Routines
The first week of school is an important week. Students will be learning the routines and expectations of the classroom. Learning these procedures and appropriate behaviors is very important for a successful school year. While we set up routines at school, it is just important to set up a routine for homework, snacks, and playtime at home.
Please make sure your child is establishing routines at home that will lead to success at school. One important thing is to make sure your child is getting enough sleep. Because your child is growing it is recommended they get 9 to 10 hours of sleep. Other suggestions might be to limit the amount of televison and gaming time they have. Encourage active play where they will move and use their imagination.
A good learning experience is built on a cooperative effort between parents, student and teacher. With your participation we can look forward to a productive, creative and fun year together! Looking forward to meeting all of you!
Supply List
Are you ready for the 2nd grade? Here is a list of items you might want to purchase for the first day of school.
(Please note that any additional donations of copy paper, disinfectant wipes, boxes of tissue, pencils, glue sticks, dry erase markers, educational incentive items are greatly appreciated!)
Plastic Pencil Box (preferably 8.25" x 5.25" x 2.5")
Colored Markers
Crayons
Pencils
Dry Erase Makers
1 Pencil Sharpener
2 Large Erasers
1 Pair of Student Scissors
2 Glue Sticks
1 Box of Kleenex
1 Pocket Folder
1 Package of loose-leaf, WIDE-ruled notebook paper