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Wednesday, May 28, 2014

Pen Pals/Face Time

We got to Face-Time our Burbank, CA pen pals from Ms. Rife's 2nd Grade Class at William McKinnley Elementary School today! We asked & answered questions and got to meet our special California writing pals! Be sure to ask your child about it!

Newsletter Week of May 27th

Hollywood News Week of May 27th

Friday, May 23, 2014

Summer Math Program

Here is a link to the Ten Marks Summer Math program.

IRVING SCHOOL CODE:  For use by ALL

  1. Summer Access Code: S14IES9943
  2. Starting April 15, 2014, parents can sign up at http://summer.tenmarks.comusing the Summer Access Code.

Cookbook Sale!


Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Upcoming Events

Thursday, May 22nd 
Math Night
6:30 - 8pm

Friday, May 23rd
Olympic Day - Wear comfortable shoes and clothes. Also, bring a water bottle!
Parent Vs. Staff Softball Game:
5pm - Hang Out
6pm - Game On
8pm - Sidebar Night Out

Monday, May 26th
No School - Memorial Day

Wednesday, May 28th 
2nd Grade Tribute to Excellence - End of the Year Awards Assembly in the Auditorium.
Parents welcome!
8:30am

Tuesday, June 3rd
2nd Grade Field Trip to Lincoln Park Zoo

Thursday, June 5th
Barrie Park 2nd Grade Party (AM)

Tuesday, June 10th
Last Day of School/End of Year Staff Performance

Tuesday, May 13, 2014

Mock Trial Schedule and Role Assignments for Friday, May 16th

Approximate Trial Time Schedule:
Friday, May 16th
•    Parents are welcome to attend!
•    We will try to record the Mock Trials and share them, so you can still view them even if you can’t make it!

#1) 8:30am – 8:50am:
“The Case of the Missing Puppy”
-11 minute Script + 10 minutes for jury deliberation and verdict

#2) 8:50am – 9:35am :

(* At 9:00am there will be a brief all school severe weather drill.)
 Renee Hood (AKA Little Red Riding Hood)
V.
I.M.A. Wolf

-22 minute script + 10 minutes jury deliberation and verdict

RECESS: 9:35am – 9:55am :
“COURT” RECESS
(Recess and snack ☺)



#3) 9:55am– 10:30am  
The Three Bears
V.
Gold E. Locks

-25 minute script + 10 minutes jury deliberation and verdict

Q & A: 10:30am– 10:50am
Questions & Answers with Judge Collins
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Mock Trial Role Assignments

Trial #1: The Case of the Missing Puppy (Mrs. Green Vs. Amanda Barber)

1.    Judge - The Honorable Judge Ann Finley Collins
2.    Defendant (Amanda Barber) - Savannah
3.    Plaintiff /Witness(Mrs. Green) – Maddie
4.    Witness (Mr. Brown) - James
5.    Witness (Mrs. Castle) –Jessica
6.    Plaintiff Lawyer  - Nani
7.    Defense Lawyer - Makai
8.    Court Clerk  - Miss Collins
9.    Bailiff – Staff member/Parent
10.    Jurors -  Lars, Anna, Owen, Lindsay, Lilly P., Makhari

Trial # 2: Renee Hood (AKA: Little Red Riding Hood) vs. I.M.A. Wolf

1.    Judge - The Honorable Judge Ann Finley Collins
2.    Defendant (I.M.A. Wolf) - Lars
3.    Plaintiff (Renee Hood) - Anna
4.    Police Officer/Witness - Deputy Dog - Owen
5.    Plaintiff Lawyer  -Lindsay/Lilly P.
6.    Defense Lawyer - Makhari
7.    Court Clerk  - Miss Collins
8.    Bailiff – Staff member/Parent
9.    Jurors  - Eva, Marina, Lottie, Quinton, Jamarri, Ainsley Sam, Lilly D., Jayla


Trial #3 Mom A. Bear, Pop A. Bear and Babe E. Bear vs. Gold E. Locks

1.    Judge - The Honorable Judge Ann Finley Collins
2.    Defendant (Gold E. Locks) - Eva
3.    Plaintiff/Witness (Mom A. Bear) – Marina/Lottie
4.    Plaintiff/Witness (Pop E. Bear) - Sam
5.    Plaintiff/Witness (Babe E. Bear) - Jamarri
6.    Witness (Mrs. Locks) - Ainsley
7.    Plaintiff Lawyer (Attorney for Bears) – Quinton
8.    Defense Lawyer (Attorney for Gold E. Locks) - Lily D./Jayla
9.    Court Clerk  - Miss Collins
10.    Bailiff – Staff member/Parent
11.    Jurors  - Savannah, Maddie, James, Jessica, Nani, Makai


Newsletter Week of May 12th

Hollywood News Week of 5/12/14

Monday, May 5, 2014

Born to Read

Tomorrow, Tuesday, May 6th is our final "Born to Read". We will be reading for 64 minutes! Bring a chapter book and get ready to show off your reading stamina!

Sunday, May 4, 2014

Newsletter Week of 5/5

Hollywood News Week of May 5th

Fit Week!


MondayBall/Rope Day: Bring your favorite ball and/or jump rope to school to use during recess!
Tuesday – Healthy Heart Day: Wear red and bring a healthy snack!
Wednesday – ACES – 10:35 – 10:50am All Children exercising simultaneously
Thursday – Sports Hat Day -  Wear your favorite sports hat to school and bring a water bottle.
Friday – School Spirit Day – Wear Irving clothing or red/white. Make sure to get 10 hours of sleep tonight!
Saturday – District 97’s Annual Fun Run – 8:00am at Lindbergh Park