Partner Reading! #resvt

Today we worked on partner reading again during reader's workshop. Students working on scooping into bigger phrases while reading. We also learned that the partner that is not reading, should have their hand on the page so they show they are brain in. We have some wonderful readers!!

Artist in Residence #resvt

SAVE THE DATE:

Richmond Elementary School Lantern Parade

Thursday November 3rd, 2016

at 6pm

(Rain Date: Thursday November 10th)

We are EXCITED to announce that students from Richmond Elementary School will be working with talented visual artist Gowri Savoor, during a six day artist in residence in mid-October.  During this residency every K-4 student will create a paper lantern during their weekly art classes.  Students will have a chance to create something beautiful, using varied materials and will be supported by Ms. Savoor and art teacher Mrs. Kim Aucter as they create.

The lantern parade will allow us to showcase our work to families and each other and we hope you can support this great artistic opportunity for students by saving the date and attending! The parade will include a lighted walk, music and hot cocoa.

We are so thankful for our community partners who support amazing opportunities for our students!  This Artist in Residence was made possible by grants from the Vermont Arts Council and the Huntington Valley Arts.

Are you interested in helping to support the arts and this event at RES?

1. We are looking for a few recyclable items for the lantern making (drop off at school by October 14th):

Large Yogurt Containers (32 Ounces)

Shallow Plastic Containers  

Small Bubble Wrap

Yarn Scraps or rolls

Plastic Tablecloths (Perhaps a birthday party leftover?)

2.  We need to borrow:

Small Hand-Held Pruning Shears (label and we will return)

3.   We need as many adult helpers as we can get—!  If you have some time to come in and create with a class (or two) or could help us to organize materials and the parade. Parade organizers include helping set up materials, serve hot cocoa, and sharing your musical talent!  Please sign up here:  www.SignUpGenius.com/go/805084FABAD292-lantern

Open House Fun! #resvt

Thank you to family and friends that came to Open House to support our second graders! It was wonderful to see how proud students were of their classrooms and hard work! Thank you for your continued support in your child's education!

What do I write about?! #resvt

Sometimes trying to think of true stories about your life to write about can be tricky. Second grade writers have been creating heart maps and maps of their favorite places to help with the question, "what do I write about?" The heart map are topics that come from our heart; things we love to do, people we enjoy spending time with, our favorites. The map is a map of a favorite place with labels of things that happened there that could be stories. Take a look at some examples students have been working on!

Toy policy.

This year, please respect a “no toy and electronic policy” in our classroom.  We will have special sharing days occasionally, but unless you hear from us, please do not let your child bring toys to class.  We understand that some toys/games may come to school to be used during after school care.  We ask that students keep those items in their backpack during the school day.

Toys include: Legos, Pokemon and Pokemon cards, stuffed animals, dolls, etc.

Thank you!

Tie Dye Help! #resvt

As our school is earning links for expected behaviors we are on our way to light the RES board for the next school wide celebration. The next celebration will be tie dying t-shirts! We need some help for this celebration to run smoothly; if you can donate your time please see the sign-up genius below. Our cougar cubs appreciate it!

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090548afa62f4-tiedye

Homework #resvt

September 12, 2016

Dear Families,

In our first Math unit students will be reviewing coin names, their values, and learning about equivalent coin trades. It is helpful for students to have a collection of coins to use throughout the school year to use for money skill games, money problem solving, and making change.

We are asking that students bring in the following collections of coins to use for the school year:  4 quarters, 5 dimes, 5 nickels, and 10 pennies. These coins will be returned to your child at the end of the year. Coins should come to school in a small zip lock bag, labeled with your child’s name. Please do your best to send these coins to school by Friday, September 16th.

** Empty and clean plastic baby food containers work extremely well to house coins at school. If any families happen to have these ready for recycling, please send these to school with your child as well.

Thanks so much for your help,

Ms. Darling

Mrs. Riggs

Mrs. Robinson