The Totem Pole Project (and family interview) is due on Friday, January 29th.
I'm sending it home now in case you want to get started over the break (or have the opportunity to interview a family member). But you will have plenty of time to complete it if you choose to start it after the winter break is over.
The directions are listed on the homework tab of this blog.
Here are some photos of projects kids did last year.
http://starsinsecond.blogspot.com/2015/03/totem-pole-projects.html
Have fun and let me know if you have any question!
~ Miss Collins
Tuesday, December 15, 2015
Friday, December 11, 2015
Wednesday, December 9, 2015
Thursday, December 3, 2015
Wednesday, December 2, 2015
Monday, November 30, 2015
Congrats to the Thanksgiving Reading Challenge Students
These students read at least 240 minutes over Thanksgiving Break! Great work!
Tuesday, November 24, 2015
"Jigsaw" Activity to Review Social Studies Unit 2 "Landforms"
We worked together to review the unit in small groups, each group made a poster and presented the most important facts to the rest of the class! This is called "Jigsaw" because we all did our part to help everyone review the whole unit!
Monday, November 23, 2015
Monday, November 16, 2015
Wednesday, November 11, 2015
Irving School Fun Run Spirit Award!
Monday, November 9, 2015
Thursday, November 5, 2015
Wednesday, November 4, 2015
Apple Orchard Field Trip Video
Check out the video we made with Mr. Degman using Explain Everything!
Tuesday, November 3, 2015
Celebrities of the Week (This week and last!)
Last week's Celebrity of the Week!
This week's Celebrity of the Week!
Breakfast with Books
For this year's "Breakfast with Books," we will be having author Paul Orchoski speak to Title I parents. Since Paul will already be with us for the morning on December 1st, we are going to offer a special evening (6-7pm) author presentation for all Irving families. Paul will be giving writing inspiration and tips for the entire family.
Click the image below to find out more!
Monday, November 2, 2015
Tuesday, October 27, 2015
How to carve a pumpkin!
We are writing about the steps of how to carve a pumpkin this week and we actually got to carve a pumpkin together in class!
Picture Retake Day is Monday, November 2nd!
Click the image for information on how to order Picture Retakes!
What do I do if my child needs a retake?
On Retake Day, return the original picture package to the photographer. The photographer will retake your child’s picture. We will produce the same picture package that was originally ordered, using the retake picture. New picture packages will be delivered to the school.
On a Side Note: If you receive a class picture or yearbook with your original order, please keep these items. They will not be included in the new picture package.
Mitten Drive
Click the link to learn more about the Mitten Drive being run by Student Council! Learn how you can help!
Monday, October 26, 2015
HALLOWEEN - Food Allergy Letter
Food Allergy Awareness for Halloween Celebration
Dear Staff, Room Parents, Parents, Guardians,
and Students
As Halloween approaches, we are getting excited
about costumes, classroom parties, and the Halloween Parade. This is a fun and
enjoyable time for all however, it can be a time of worry for children with
food allergies and their families. In order to provide a safe celebration
environment for the students at Irving, ALL classroom celebrations will be NUT
FREE with a focus on healthy snacks and treats for the children.
As always, fresh fruits and veggies are welcome
and should be promoted. It is recommended that room parents and teachers
communicate before Halloween to identify the foods/treats that will be provided
for each classroom celebration. A good ratio of treats to healthy foods should
be 1:3 (One treat option for every three healthy food options.)
Foods are required to have an ingredients list.
Foods that are made in factories that may process nuts should not be served due
to the potential for cross contamination. Please consider labeling the food
items for easy identification by students. Teachers can confidentially alert
room parents of any other dietary restrictions and or food allergies in the
classroom so that an alternative treat can be provided for inclusion.
Additionally, non food treats such as stickers, pencils, and activities
are always welcomed and enjoyed by all of the children.
Here is a link to a web site for Peanut/Nut/Egg
safe food items http://snacksafely.com/snacklist.pdf.
Thanks to the entire Irving Community for
helping to make Halloween a safe and enjoyable holiday for all. Please feel
free to contact Nurse Jamie for any questions or concerns about the Halloween
Celebration at jpeterson@op97.org or 708-524-3089.
Wednesday, October 21, 2015
Xtramath at home!
Hi Parents! Here is a tutorial on how to use xtramath at home! I sent home an xtramath flyer with directions on how to enroll with the code on the flyer! This is a great resource. I hope you will take advantage of it!
How to Find Books by Lexile
Check out this great tutorial on how to find books by lexile created by our librarian, Ms. Noonan!
Monday, October 19, 2015
Saturday, October 17, 2015
This week is Conference Week!
I look forward to seeing you at your scheduled conference time!
Click the image to view the schedule!
Click the image to view the schedule!
Tuesday, October 13, 2015
Wednesday, October 7, 2015
MD 6: Adding and subtracting on an open number line!
Check out this great "Show Me" video that we watched today that explains how to add and subtract on an open number line!
Monday, October 5, 2015
Calling all Young Filmakers!!!
Are you interested in filmmaking? Click the image to find out about a contest with a CASH prize below!
Sunday, October 4, 2015
Reminder: Field Trip on Tuesday, Oct. 6th
Field Trip Reminder
Tuesday, October 6th
All Seasons Orchard
1)Bring
a nut-free lunch in a small disposable container (bag or sack).
2)
Bring
a small drink
3)
Wear
comfortable shoes
4)Dress for the weather
Friday, October 2, 2015
Let's get kids moving!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Join the FUN RUN and IRVING PACERS!
The annual Fun Run fundraiser and the Pacers program is partnering this year to get kids moving and to increase participation in both activities.
This year, the Fun Run is on Wednesday, October 21st. Pacers takes place on Thursdays during the students' recess. We want to encourage kids to use Pacers as "training" for the Fun Run. Students' receive a foot charm for their necklace or bracelet every Thursday they participate in Pacers.
We're asking for your help in getting the kids excited about being active. Information about the Fun Run will be distributed in the Tuesday take-home packets on October 6th.
Fall Conferences
Here is the Fall Conference Sign-Up! Click the image below
I sent out an email asking you to choose a conference time, if you haven't already. To reserve a conference time, please email me your 1st and 2nd choice times at ocollins@op97.org.
I sent out an email asking you to choose a conference time, if you haven't already. To reserve a conference time, please email me your 1st and 2nd choice times at ocollins@op97.org.
Newsletter for this week!
Oops! I sent home a hard copy on Monday...here is the posting! Better late than never!
Monday, September 21, 2015
Hispanic/Latino Heritage Month
This year, Irving will have a school-wide celebration, Hispanic/Latino Heritage week, during the week
of September 28th - October 2nd.
All students are encouraged to participate each day of the week's celebration activities.
Monday - “Say ‘Hola’ Day” : Staff and students greet each other in Spanish all day.
Tuesday - Watch a Hispanic/Latino Heritage video (In Spanish class)
Wednesday - “Hispanic/Latino Wear and Share Day” Students bring:
an artifact, jersey, souvenir, art, toys, postcards, etc. from a Hispanic/Latino country and share with their classmates.
Students may also bring pictures of Latinos in popular culture (musicians, singers, actors, politicians, etc.) to share if they do not have something to bring.
Thursday - Teacher Read-Aloud (in English about famous Latinos; a folk tale, etc)
Friday - Everyone dances to Hispanic/Latino music.
Academic Fair and Egg Drop Sign Up
Click the link for more information about these events and to sign up!
https://docs.google.com/forms/
https://docs.google.com/forms/
Thursday, September 17, 2015
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