School is almost out. What have you learned?

Tell us about what you learned this year.    What did you learn in science, math, social studies, or reading?  Sometimes we learn things that are not from the book or what we thought we learned.  What did you learn about being a friend? helping someone in need? getting along with others?  taking your time? doing your best? about studying? working hard? etc.  Tell us about the projects or activities that really were special to you this year.  What recommendations would you make to the kids next year?  What advice would you give the kids next year?

Vacation! – What are your plans for this summer?

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Ms. Sneed’s class is a special group of second graders.  This was the topic they picked for the blog.  So kids, tell us what you plan to do this summer?  Tell us about places you may go, things you may do, and people you plan to meet either for the first time or for the hundredth time. 

 

In the Band!

    If you could play a musical instrument which instrument would you play and why?   

                  

I have always wanted to play the guitar, because I love the way it sounds.  I love music.  There are so many instruments I wish I could play. 

  I often think of rivers flowing and water rushing to the ocean when I hear the chords being played on the guitar.  It seems so relaxing and peaceful.

 

Favorite Movies- What Will You Watch This Summer?

 

As summer approaches we will all have more time for movies as well as time to see movies that we missed.  What movies are you looking forward to OR what older movies would you like to see again and  share with a friend?  Tell us your favorite ones and certain responses will be shared on the blog notes this week.  Choose only movies you are old enough to have seen please. Teachers, we would love to hear from you! Also a special thanks to Ms. Sneed’s Class at Townley.  We appreciate you and your class writing in to tell us your thoughts.  Welcome!  Ms. Sneed, I am sure your class has a favorite movie and tell us why.

In Space – No Gravity! Live Video

During announcements we watched a clip of what it would be like to be in space.   Watch the YouTube video again if you like then write comments.  What do you think would be the most fun about being in space?  What would be the hardest?

What Can You Do To Save the Planet?

 

What are some ideas you have on ways to keep our Earth more green?  What are you doing to help save the planet and its natural resources.

Water, Water Everywhere!

This morning on announcements we saw a video clip about the water cycle.  Think about water as one of our precious natural resources.  What are some ways we can reduce our water usage or CONSERVE this precious resource?

http://www.epa.gov/kids/

Keeping Pollution Levels Low

What are some ways that we can help fight pollution.  How can we minimize the amount of pollution we put into our water, soil, and air?  Write your ideas on the comments below.

TAKS – Are you ready?

One of our fifth grade teachers heard about this. . . . Here is the reason she decided to share it with the kids.

I came across this video about NFL greatest hits.  The song talks about doing your best, “head strong I will take on anyone”, “Do your very best”  “I won’t give everything away”.  These football players would not be ready if they had not done the drills or practiced all year.  The only reason they can take the tackles is because they are ready.  They knew the game would not be easy but they prepared by going to practice daily, and same concept with the TAKS.   -Isela Russell

Know you can do it!!

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Blog Notes: Endangered & Extinct Animals

  Choose an animal that is either endangered or extinct.  Tell us the animal’s common name and why it is endangered if you can.   You do not need to include as much detail as below.

Floreana Coral (

Tubastraea floreana) is a rare coral to the Galápagos Island ocean. Before 1983, the species was known from only six places. However, after the 1982-1983 El Niño event, it was not reported from any site until the early 1990s when three colonies were observed in another location. The latest colonies were found in 2004. El Nino or global warming is blamed for the coral’s sudden disappearance.  It is thought that this strange animal could be extinct soon due to the ocean’s getting warmer. 

It is listed on the 2007 Red List as Critically Endangered. Photo © P. Humann /

www.fishid.com. Photo provided by

ARKive.