tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5670296975017535122024-03-14T11:16:23.898-07:00What's going on in Mrs.D's Grade 2Mrs.Doughertyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11096539969196008867noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-567029697501753512.post-35139560020480075312013-01-21T15:40:00.000-08:002013-01-21T15:40:48.875-08:00Grade 2 is Ringing in 2013!<span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Happy New Year!</strong> </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The kids have been working hard on their resolutions. Resolutions can help us be the best person we can be throughout the year. Each student came up with four resolutions that were important to them in each of the following areas: Personal, School, Home and Environment. Discuss these resolutions with your child. They would appreciate your help and support as they try to reach their individual goals. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Please Return Those Household Verification Forms!</strong> A Household Verification form was recently mailed home (to the current address we have on file for you.) <strong></strong>It is very important that we have your current contact information on file. Sometimes phone numbers, addresses and emergency contact information change during the year. We need to be able to reach you during the school day. <strong>It is requested that you please check the information we have for you, make changes if necessary, and return it to school with your child as soon as possible.</strong> Your time and attention to this is greatly appreciated. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Mark your calendars! <strong>Our next First Friday is February 8th. </strong> Come read with your child and celebrate their reading successes!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Share Time Reminder...</strong> Electronic devices are not permitted during the school day and are not allowed as a share item. Please encourage and assist your child in choosing something special and meaningful that they can share with the class. Share time is every Friday. If there is no school on a Friday then it will be the following week. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Snacks</strong> are always appreciated and help us get through the morning until lunch. Non-sugary items such as crackers, pretzels, veggie sticks, etc. are encouraged. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">January 25th -- No School (Record's Day)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">February 1st -- No School (School Improvement Day)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">February 18th -- No School (President's Day)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">March 22nd -- No School (Furlough Day)</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">March 25-29 -- No School (Spring Break)</span><br />
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<strong>Holiday Greetings! Here are a few pics from our Night Creatures unit:</strong><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Looking closely and analyzing owl pellets.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hard at work dissecting an owl pellet.</td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Thank you, Stacey Stoudenmeyer, for coming in and doing a wonderful candle craft art project with us!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;">A special thank you to all of our special guests that joined us for First Friday on December 7th. </span><span style="color: black;">Mark your calendars for our next First Friday: January 11, 2013</span></span></div>
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<strong><span style="font-size: small;">ECS Food Drive Underway!</span></strong><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Our annual food drive is going on until Friday, December 21st. All food that is collected will benefit the Yaquina Food Bank. Your support is greatly appreciated. The elementary classroom that collects the most food wins a special prize!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Little Buddy/Big Buddy</strong>... Last Thursday, the elementary students met their "Big Buddy" and got to know them a little better. They worked together to make a cute ornament and then hung it on the senior tree in the cafeteria. Afterward, their "Big Buddy" helped them get a hot chocolate treat. They will get together again during Hobby Hour on December 19th for some special fun and activities together.</span> </div>
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<strong>Hobby Hour:</strong><br />
Wednesday, December 19th is our annual Hobby Hour. The elementary session is from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Then following at 11:15, the children will be participating in singing some traditional and favorite Christmas carols. If you would like to volunteer or assist with this special event, please contact Debby Rariden at <a href="mailto:debby.rariden@lincoln.k12.or.us">debby.rariden@lincoln.k12.or.us</a>. <br />
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<strong>Winter Program:</strong><br />
The Eddyville Charter School Elementary Winter Program will be Thursday, December 20th at 7:00 p.m. We ask that all elementary students report to their classrooms by 6:45 p.m. NO LATER! The children have been working hard on some holiday tunes and are looking forward to performing for you. <br />
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<strong><u>Dates to Remember</u>:</strong><br />
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<strong>Winter Break -- December 24th - January 4th</strong><br />
<strong>Return to School -- January 7, 2013</strong><br />
<strong>First Friday -- January 11, 2013</strong><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I would like to take the opportunity to thank all of my parents for coming to conferences! It was so nice visiting with each of you and sharing what your child has been working on. It is such a joy and pleasure to be working with you and your child. If at any time throughout the year you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me.</span><br />
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<strong><span style="color: #990000; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><u>First Friday November 2nd</u></span></strong><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Our next First Friday reading celebration will be <strong>Friday, November 2nd</strong>. We would like to welcome a special person in your child's life to come read with him/her. It will be from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. Come celebrate your child's reading accomplishments!</span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Our last First Friday reading event on October 5th had some special guests visiting with our 2nd and 3rd grade reading groups. Special thanks to "Cooper" (Golden Retriever) and Linda Hill, "Boo" (Akita) and Myrna Lassiter, and "Able" (Golden Doodle) and Michelle Amberg for joining us and allowing our students to read to them. They were really good listeners! Also, thank you to all of our parents and special guests for joining us. We enjoyed having you!</span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We have been working hard on our writing skills. We have been learning what a topic is and details that support a topic, also called "tell-me-mores". Also, we have been working on how to create SUPER SENTENCES that make our writing more interesting and exciting. Lastly, we have been working on our handwriting practice -- I am seeing HUGE improvements in everyone!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And speaking of Halloween, the students will be allowed to wear costumes to school on Wednesday. Please make sure your child's attire and accessories are "appropriate" -- please no fake blood, gore, or imitation weapons. Also, we will be having a small classroom celebration in the afternoon. We have 21 kids in our class so if you would like to share a special treat, please provide enough for everyone. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Innisbrook fundraiser is underway and students have received their packets to take home. This is a major fundraising event for the ECS Elementary School. Funds received will go to purchasing supplies for special activities and/or funding field trip opportunities. <strong>The deadline for turning in orders is October 8th.</strong> Parents can enter orders online at </span><a href="http://www.innisbrook.com/"><span style="font-size: large;">www.innisbrook.com</span></a><span style="font-size: large;">. Follow the EZ steps to enter your orders. Our school number is 124104. Checks received need to be made payable to Eddyville Charter School. Keep the order worksheet for you will need it to assist with your product distribution. Thank you for your support!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Your child is required to read aloud each night for a total of 20 minutes. In addition, please make sure they write two sentences about what they read. Please sign your child's Read and Respond form nightly. If they lost their form, misplaced it or forgot to bring it home, have your child do this on a plain piece of paper and return it back to school. </span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-size: large;">Our First Friday reading celebration will be this Friday, October 5th. <strong>Please return slips to Mrs. Dougherty by October 3rd</strong> so we know who will be joining us. If you can't make First Friday, don't worry! There will be other opportunities each month. </span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-size: large;">We are running low on snacks. Snacks are a big part of our day and help us get
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<span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: large;">This is a reminder that all medications, including cough drops, need to be kept in the main office. The students are not allowed to self-administer any medications, which include cough drops. If you feel that your child has a cough and needs to take them to feel more comfortable during the school day, please send a note with your child along with the supply of cough drops and they will be kept safe in the office for them to use as needed. If a child is miserable due to an ongoing cough and cough drops are not relieving the symptoms, we will be calling you to please come to school, pick up your child and take them home.</span> </span><br />
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Mrs.Doughertyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11096539969196008867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-567029697501753512.post-10180084010068916602012-09-23T12:55:00.000-07:002012-09-23T12:55:45.235-07:00Positive Behavior Program Underway<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We are on the lookout for positive behaviors! The Elementary Staff has set up a system in which positive behaviors are rewarded for students engaging in safe, respectful, and responsible behaviors throughout various areas of the school during the entire school day. The teachers put on an assembly for the K-5 students demonstrating behaviors and having the students identify what was wrong and right in each scenario. We all had fun putting it together (as well as being silly!) and the students enjoyed pointing out what was wrong and correcting us. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It was nice meeting many parents at Back to School Night. If you have any comments, questions or concerns throughout the year, please do not hesitate to contact me. The best ways are either calling me at school (541-875-2942 ext. 134) or by email at </span><a href="mailto:kathleen.dougherty@lincoln.k12.or.us"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">kathleen.dougherty@lincoln.k12.or.us</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It was a busy week! The book fair is now over and many students bought books to add to their personal libraries. It has been fun to see them excited and actively reading their purchased books. We also had student pictures taken. If you did not get a chance to order pictures, a proof will be provided to you in a few weeks and you can decide what package you would like to buy. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Mark your calendars for our FIRST "First Friday" on <strong>October 5th</strong>. This is a special, monthly event which will take place on the first Friday of every month. The purpose is to invite a special person in their lives to come and celebrate each student's reading successes in grades K-5. A flyer will be sent home explaining this in more detail this week. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Please check your child's homework folder on a daily basis. On one side is "Leave at Home" where completed homework or in-class assignments are placed as well as announcements for you to read about upcoming events. <em>Please review and remove daily.</em> On the other side is "Return to School" where homework is to be completed and brought back to school. Your support in keeping your child's homework folder organized, neat, and less cluttered would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your support!</span></div>
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<br />Mrs.Doughertyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11096539969196008867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-567029697501753512.post-81833104399813846462012-09-13T00:41:00.000-07:002012-09-13T00:51:54.634-07:00Welcome to the 2012-2013 School Year!<span style="font-size: large;">Welcome to Mrs. Dougherty's Blog! This is my 6th year of teaching at Eddyville Charter School and I am thrilled to be working with you and your child. I am committed to keeping in contact with you throughout the year because you are the most important people in your child's life. The blog is a great way to inform you about the happenings in our classroom, upcoming dates and events, and classroom needs. Please feel free to contact me by email at </span><a href="mailto:kathleen.dougherty@lincoln.k12.or.us"><span style="font-size: large;">kathleen.dougherty@lincoln.k12.or.us</span></a><span style="font-size: large;"> or call the school at 541-875-2942 ext. 134. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">We are off to a great start this school year and almost through our second week of school. The children and I have been getting to know each other and learning how to work together to be an awesome Grade 2 classroom. In addition, we have been learning how to problem solve social situations, learning how to work with each other and get along, as well as practicing patience and tolerance for others (this was part of our Patriot Day lesson, too). In addition, we have established some classroom rules for the year and the students are working hard to be responsible, respectful, safe, good students. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I am very impressed with how the kids have been developing their organization skills and coming prepared to school with the items they need and their homework complete. Please continue to assist your child in reviewing your child's homework each night (for accuracy, completeness and understanding) and remind them to put it back into their homework folder to return to school. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Come to the ECS Book Fair! Check out the great selection of books on September 17th-21st from 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. Expand your home library today with some great reads for your child!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">School pictures will be held on Wednesday, September 19th. Please remember to pack your child's picture form in his/her homework folder on this day to bring to school. Sorry, no hats will be permitted.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Breakfast is important! It would be greatly appreciated if you could assist your child in eating some "brain food" (breakfast) in the morning. If there isn't time at home, please encourage your child to eat breakfast at school when they get off the bus. It's a great way to start the day! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you have any bus changes that need to be made for your child in the afternoon, it is greatly appreciated if you would <strong>call the office no later than 12:00 noon</strong>. This will assure that your child gets where he/she needs to be without any problems. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Mrs. Dougherty</span>Mrs.Doughertyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11096539969196008867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-567029697501753512.post-59719395844642538242012-04-22T23:46:00.000-07:002012-04-22T23:46:33.068-07:00Spring Has Sprung at ECS<span style="font-size: large;">A very special thank you to all of my Grade 2/3 families who made it out to Parent/Teacher Conferences on April 18th and 19th. It was nice talking with you about your child's growth and progress as well as share the neat things your child has done throughout the year. It is a pleasure working with your child!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: large;">April is whizzing on by and we have been doing some exciting things! We have finished our Iditarod unit. Even though the week without school (due to the inclement weather) cut into our Iditarod studies, we still enjoyed learning about this special event and following our mushers. We ended our studies with a special guest presenter, Dr. Dean Bauman, honored Iditarod veterinarian, who came and presented to Grade 2/3. He was accompanied by his wife, Mary, and dog, Keeper. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">April is Poetry Month -- we are learning about and writing different styles of poetry. There will be a school-wide Poetry Slam on April 27th from 1:30-2:30 to share some of their works.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The 3rd graders have been State testing for Math and Reading. The next (and final) round of testing will be May 1st-4th. We have also been working on our State Writing Tests this past week for both 2nd and 3rd grade. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">We will be taking a field trip Monday, April 30th to the Newport Performing Arts Center. Mrs. Dougherty's and Mr. Bedell's classes have been invited to attend a concert performed by the Salem Youth Symphony's Philharmonic Orchestra. Reminder: please get those permission slips turned-in as soon as possible!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Music has begun and Grades K-5 are working hard, preparing for the Spring Fling concert on May 22nd. Mark your calendars and join us for this special event. Dinner will also be served.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">May 18 -- No School (School Improvement Day)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Thursday, December 15th is Hobby Hour. The elementary session is from 9:00-11:00 a.m. Then following at 11:15, the children will be participating in singing some traditional and favorite christmas carols. If you would like to volunteer to assist with this special event, please contact Debby Rariden. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Later that afternoon on December 15th, we will have our classroom party. The party will begin at 1:00. Parents are welcome to join us, but please do not come until 1:00. Our marble jar is FULL and it is time to celebrate! Treat donations for this special celebration are welcome! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow night! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">Winter Break Vacation: December 19th-January 2nd</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Times;">Return to school on January 3, 2012</span></strong> </span></span>Mrs.Doughertyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11096539969196008867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-567029697501753512.post-54492602852692383542011-12-04T23:43:00.000-08:002011-12-04T23:43:04.402-08:00Happy Holidays!<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">To All My Wonderful Parents/Guardians,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Holiday Greetings! We have completed our Native American unit and it is once again time to celebrate the Christmas holiday season. The month of December is filled with wonderful celebrations. We will be highlighting and studying four of those celebrations -- Las Posadas, Hanukkah, Christmas, and Kwanzaa. If you celebrate a December holiday that you would like to have shared with the class, please let me know. Guests are always welcome to come present, too!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">This year, our class will be having a Christmas party on Thursday, December 15th at 1:00 p.m. This party is to not only celebrate the holiday season but to reward our Grade 2/3 kids for finally filling up the Reward Jar, recognize their achievement, and to celebrate together. We will be making some Christmas crafts and cards, play games and enjoy some special snacks. If you would like to bring a snack to share please let me know. Please provide enough for the 24 children in our class. Parents are welcome to join us for the afternoon fun, too!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Our Annual ECS Hobby Hour will be on <strong>Thursday, December 15th.</strong> If you are interested in helping out for a craft or volunteering your time, please contact Debby Rariden at </span><a href="mailto:debby.rariden@lincoln.k12.or.us"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">debby.rariden@lincoln.k12.or.us</span></a><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">The students have been working hard to prepare for the Winter Music Program which will be held on <strong>Tuesday, December 13th at 7:00 p.m.</strong> This special annual event is a joyful time to listen to the voices of our K-5 students sing some new and traditional holiday tunes. We look forward to seeing you there!</span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">Winter Break Vacation: December 19th-January 2nd</span></strong><br />
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<span style="color: #783f04; font-family: Arial; font-size: large;">We have been discussing and studying the signs of Fall and symbolism of the Fall season. We learned about the history of scarecrows through various readings and activities. One fun activity was having each student make their own scarecrow. This was a wonderful, creative activity with cooperative learning involved. Special thanks to <strong>Copeland Lumber</strong> in Newport for donating the wood and <strong>Jerry Sabanskas</strong> for cutting up the wood into five and three foot long pieces. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #38761d; font-size: large;">ECS HOBBY HOUR December 15th... It's right around the corner and approaching fast! This annual event is extra special and memorable for our kids, thanks to your support and volunteerism to make it all come together. If you wish to donate items for a craft or help out, please let me know or contact Debby Rariden. We would love to have you. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Reams of white 8 1/2" x 11" copy paper</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Classroom printer ink cartridges: HP #21 (black), HP #22 (color) </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Ziploc plastic bags (gallon size)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Disinfecting/sanitizing wipes</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Used ink cartridges (to recycle for supplies)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Books! (We are happy to add anything to our library that is Grade 2/3 appropriate)</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #351c75;">November 11 -- No School (Veteran's Day)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #351c75;">November 21-25 -- No School (Thanksgiving Break)</span></span></span></span>Mrs.Doughertyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11096539969196008867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-567029697501753512.post-89425493599604958792011-10-16T15:34:00.000-07:002011-10-16T15:46:09.010-07:00Parent/Teacher Conferences Coming!<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Next week is Parent/Teacher Conferences (October 26th and 27th) and the elementary teachers are arranging the schedules. I have contacted most of you and will be sending out confirmation notices this week (a few received them on Friday.) I look forward to meeting with you!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #783f04;">Our field trip to the pumpkin patch was a wonderful experience! The folks at Airlie Hills Farms are so kind to us. The kids each left with a pumpkin and a gourd they picked from the patch (we are still trying to locate some missing gourds.) It was a wonderful day exploring the grounds, playing on the equipment, visiting the petting zoo, taking a hayride, and we couldn't have asked for more beautiful weather. Mr. Tuana and his wife even came to visit us -- did you see Mr. T. go down the tube slide?</span> </span><br />
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<span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We have finished our Flu Fighter unit and the kids know what it takes to be a FLU FIGHTER! Ask them some of the following questions:</span><br />
<span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1. What is the flu?</span><br />
<span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">2. How is the flu spread?</span><br />
<span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3. What can you do to prevent the spread of flu?</span><br />
<span style="color: #274e13; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">4. If you are sick with the flu, what can you do?</span><br />
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<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>This week is Sprit Week. All K-12 students are invited to support our school by dressing up. Each day has a different theme:</strong></span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Monday: Pajama Day</span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Tuesday: Color Day (2nd Grade: Lt. Blue, 3rd Grade: Yellow)</span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Wednesday: Nerd Day</span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Thursday: Orange and Black Day</span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Friday: NO SCHOOL</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="color: #741b47;">Email: </span><a href="mailto:kathleen.dougherty@lincoln.k12.or.us"><span style="color: #741b47;">kathleen.dougherty@lincoln.k12.or.us</span></a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="color: #741b47;">School phone: 541-875-2942 ext. 134</span> </span><br />
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<span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">October 21 -- No School (School Improvement Day)</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #351c75;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">October 26 -- Picture Retake Day</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">October 26 and 27 -- Parent/Teacher Conferences</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">October 28 -- No <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">School</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #351c75;">November 21-25 -- No School (Thanksgiving Break)</span></span>Mrs.Doughertyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11096539969196008867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-567029697501753512.post-44868765420203839292011-10-09T08:30:00.000-07:002011-10-09T08:35:35.979-07:00Pumpkin Patch Field Trip This Week!<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We will be taking an all day field trip to Airlie Hills Farms on Wednesday, October 12th. Check out </span><a href="http://www.airliehills.com/"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">www.airliehills.com</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> for some fun information about what's in store for our kids. We are looking forward to this wonderful field experience!</span><br />
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<strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Just a few reminders to make our field trip extra special:</span></strong><br />
<ul><li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Please dress your children in warm, layered clothing.</strong> The projected forecast is for mostly cloudy skies, chance of rain.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Please have your child wear rubber boots or shoes that they can get dirty in.</strong> They will be walking through a pumpkin patch and with the recent rains, you can bet it's going to be a little muddy. Please let me know if you do not have shoes for your child and I can assist you. <strong> </strong></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>If your child is bringing a lunch from home, please make sure everything in it is DISPOSABLE.</strong> We will not be close to the bus so carrying around lunch boxes, thermoses, etc. will be inconvenient and difficult. </span></li>
</ul><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A few parents have indicated that they would like to chaperone -- THANK YOU! I will be making calls Monday night to fill you in on some of the details. I appreciate your willingness to assist in making this an even more special field experience for our kids!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Remember some important dates. The next few Fridays we have no school: </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">October 14 -- No School (Statewide In-Service Day)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">October 21 -- No School (School Improvement Day)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">October 26 and 27 -- Parent/Teacher Conferences</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">October 28 -- No <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">School</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Have a great week!</span>Mrs.Doughertyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11096539969196008867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-567029697501753512.post-59037220959801886862011-09-25T11:54:00.000-07:002011-09-25T11:55:54.015-07:00Thank You for Joining Us at Back to School Night!<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Thank you for coming out to ECS for Back to School Night. I provided an overview of your child's day in Grade 2/3 and offered some helpful homework hints to help your child succeed in school. If you would like to know what you missed or would like to request a copy of the presentation, please let me know and I would be happy to provide one for you. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As you know, your child has been coming home with daily math and reading homework. Please check your child's work and don't forget to sign their Read and Respond form after they have read for 20 minutes and written a brief response. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We are running low on snacks. Any non-sugary snack items would be greatly appreciated. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me at <a href="mailto:kathleen.dougherty@lincoln.k12.or.us">kathleen.dougherty@lincoln.k12.or.us</a> or call the school at 541-875-2942. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Have a great week!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Dates to remember:</strong></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">October 14 -- No School (Statewide In-Service Day)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">October 21 -- No School (School Improvement Day)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">October 26 and 27 -- Parent/Teacher Conferences</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">October 28 -- No <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">School</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span>Mrs.Doughertyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11096539969196008867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-567029697501753512.post-83973477392124958052011-09-18T22:56:00.000-07:002011-09-18T22:56:56.049-07:00Join Us for Back to School Night!<span style="font-size: large;">Wow! We have completed the second week of school and I am pleased that the children are already working hard and developing their 2nd and 3rd grade organization and study skills! Please review your child's homework each night (for accuracy, completeness and understanding) and remind them to put it back into their homework folder to return to school. It would also be a good idea to help your child get organized and ready to go for the morning by putting the homework folder in their backpack the night before. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The children and I have been getting to know each other and learning how to problem solve social situations. We have been reviewing classroom expectations and routines that will be in place all year. We have also established classroom rules for the year (come see them at Back to School Night!) and they are working hard to be responsible, respectful, safe, good students. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Eddyville Charter School's Back to School Night will be held on Tuesday, September 20th from 5:30-7:00 p.m. There will be a presentation on "Helpful Homework Hints" for Grade 2/3 parents in Mrs. D.'s room from 6:30-6:45 p.m. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">School pictures will be held on Wednesday, September 21st. Please remember to pack your child's picture form in his/her homework folder on this day to bring to school.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Snacks are a big part of our day and help us get through the morning until lunch. Snack donations are greatly appreciated. Some examples of snacks include crackers, pretzels, or other non-sugary items. It would be greatly appreciated if you could assist your child in eating some "brain food" (breakfast) in the morning. If there isn't time at home, please encourage your child to eat breakfast at school when they get off the bus. It's a great way to start the day!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Have a great week!</span>Mrs.Doughertyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11096539969196008867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-567029697501753512.post-28457661576526918872011-09-11T16:39:00.000-07:002011-09-11T16:48:54.473-07:00Welcome to the 2011-2012 School Year!<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Welcome to Mrs. Dougherty's Grade 2/3 Blog! I am thrilled to be working with you and your child this school year. This is my 5th year of teaching at Eddyville Charter School and I find each year to be more exciting. I am committed to keeping in contact with you throughout the year because you are the most important people in your child's life. The blog is a great way to inform you about the happenings in our classroom, upcoming dates and events, and classroom needs. Please feel free to contact me by email at </span><a href="mailto:kathleen.dougherty@lincoln.k12.or.us"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">kathleen.dougherty@lincoln.k12.or.us</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> or call the school at 541-875-2942. </span><br />
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<u><strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Upcoming dates:</span></strong></u><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">September 20 -- Back to School Night (5:30 - 7:00 p.m.)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">September 21 -- School Pictures</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">October 14 -- No School (Statewide In-Service Day)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">October 21 -- No School (School Improvement Day)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">October 26 and 27 -- Parent/Teacher Conferences</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial;">October 28 -- No School</span>Mrs.Doughertyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11096539969196008867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-567029697501753512.post-36404843459947046972011-05-21T21:49:00.000-07:002011-05-22T10:06:07.389-07:00Spectacular Spring Science Investigations!We have been busy the last two weeks learning about land and marine invertebrates. We couldn't cover them all so we picked a few to study...<br />
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We learned about spiders, their anatomy, form and function and a few spiders in Oregon that are poisonous. <br />
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</div>The sunshine had finally arrived so it was time to head outside. What could be better than to go on a spider hunt! In order to study spider behavior we first had to find them. We drew sketches of what we saw, analyzed the types of webs, caught bugs and studied spider behavior when bugs got into their webs. The kids discovered that certain bugs that were black and gave off an "odor" (millipedes and beetles) seemed to be left alone. The spiders just weren't interested! Eventually, they worked themselves free from the web. Sometimes science doesn't always show us the results we expect to see. Hey, THAT'S SCIENCE!<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"> <img border="0" height="320" j8="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHcaP7FkLn-a-d6KrXN0rSi3GgloR2tI3pJ73OeEbL8UNcpmWsKbHwZqABkphDF-DiE1zfvvwSYMAzEIXTSPeUtSbmNT6ddPSiX69jre2YiX2nRzygA-Yx30C1RqpXU_98SE6v7wXF0cM/s320/ECS+Spiders+%2526+Crabs+2011+015.JPG" width="240" /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Another scientific investigation involved the study of Purple Shore Crabs brought into the classroom. There were a lot of things we knew about crabs and some things we wondered about. We came up with one question to test: do big Purple Shore Crab move faster for cover than little Purple Shore Crab? It was time to investigate! Stay tuned for the results...</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">Each student was assigned a Purple Shore Crab to observe. They named their crab, measured it's size, drew sketches of it and watched it's behavior. They were shown proper techniques for handling and holding their little friend. A few crab sat and blew bubbles... They also learned about a common seaweed found along the Pacific Coast called Bladderwrack. <br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">On May 16th, our class went on an all-day field experience to the Newport Bayfront. Our first stop was to the Abbey Street Pier where the students tested their crabbing luck. But what bait would be the best to use to catch the most crab? We had to do another test! We had four different kinds of bait: mink, chicken, shad, and black rockfish. We put one kind of bait into each crab ring and dropped them into Yaquina Bay. We let them soak as we continued our Bayfront experience. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">The Quest was a wonderful experience! It took us along Newport's Historic Bayfront, along the Fishermen's Memorial Walk and ending at Port Dock 7. I was wondering how our crab rings were doing...</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">Time to have lunch on the Abbey Street Pier. Then pull the crab rings... HEAVE HO!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">The crab ring with the most crab was... the MINK BAIT!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">What a WONDERFUL day! And what a special field experience it was!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">SPECIAL THANKS TO:</span></strong></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Randy Druba at Harry's Bait and Tackle: donated the use of 4 crab rings and additional crabbing gear</div><div style="text-align: left;">Tracy Crews at Hatfield Marine Science Center: the use of 9 lifejackets</div><div style="text-align: left;">Newport Marina and Charters: the use of 5 lifejackets</div><div style="text-align: left;">Herb Smith: the use of 3 lifejackets<br />
Spring Howard: for letting me use her camera when mine broke early in the field trip! </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><strong><span style="color: #351c75;">AND THANK YOU CHAPERONES FOR MAKING THIS A GREAT, MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE FOR THE KIDS!</span></strong></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span></strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">May 26th -- Spring Fling 5:30 p.m.</span></strong></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">May 30th -- No School (Memorial Day)</span></strong></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">June 10th -- Last Day of School</span></strong></span></div></div>Mrs.Doughertyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11096539969196008867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-567029697501753512.post-1565033118680544342011-05-08T19:34:00.000-07:002011-05-09T09:32:11.161-07:00State Testing This Week<span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>The 3rd graders will be State testing this week in Reading and Math. Here are some helpful test-taking tips:</strong></span><br />
<ul><li><span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Please make sure your child starts out each day eating a good breakfast.</strong></span></li>
<li><strong><span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial;">Have a positive attitude! Tell yourself, "I will do my best on this test."</span></strong></li>
<li><strong><span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial;">Get up early enough to avoid russhing to get ready for school.</span></strong></li>
<li><strong><span style="color: purple; font-family: Arial;">Get a good night's sleep.</span></strong></li>
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Poetry Month is over and we have completed our poetry unit. We will be putting together our poetry books this week. For Poetry Month I check out many poetry books from our local public library. <strong>OH NO!</strong> <strong>Two books are missing!</strong> It would be GREATLY APPRECIATED if you would look around for them at home. If you find them, please return to Mrs. D. as soon as possible. They include:</span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="background-color: #b6d7a8; color: blue; font-family: Arial;"><strong>"Oh, That's Ridiculous! Poems" and </strong></span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><span style="background-color: #b6d7a8; color: blue; font-family: Arial;"><strong>"Omnibeasts: Animal Poems and Paintings" by Douglas Florian</strong></span></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We have been discussing the effects of marine debris on the environment and how it ends up in the ocean. We also discussed how some marine debris gets from places like Japan and ends up on our local beaches. The kids looked at various examples of marine debris and we discussed how some types will just never go away! We had fun going through Mrs. D.'s Marvelous Marine Debris and making masks with the "stuff". Here are some pictures of our "Masks of the Sea" project: </span></div><div align="center" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">May 26th -- Spring Fling 5:30 p.m.</span></strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">May 30th -- No School (Memorial Day)</span></strong></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">June 10th -- Last Day of School</span></strong></div>Mrs.Doughertyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11096539969196008867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-567029697501753512.post-48032921913587354222011-04-30T22:32:00.000-07:002011-05-27T12:33:47.193-07:00Poetry Continues Throughout April<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The students have continued to learn about poetry. We worked on limericks this week and continued reading various works of poetry from a variety of authors. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We had our annual all-school Poetry Slam on Friday and our class recited "Boa Constrictor" by Shel Silverstein. This was the poem of choice to do together as a class. The kids did a wonderful job as they each memorized a line from the poem, and added wonderful expression! We have been working on our public speaking skills and presenting to an audience. Add to that passing along a hand-made boa constrictor. Nice job putting that together 3rd graders!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">On Tuesday, April 26th, we had a special guest presenter come into our classroom. Dr. Dean Bauman, his wife Mary, and chocolate lab, Keeper, spent an hour with Mrs. D.'s kids and Lisa Renfrow's reading class. Dr. Bauman is an honored veterinarian who volunteers his time working at the Iditarod each year and shared his experiences from this year's event with us. It was a wonderful presentation and we were all excited to have him. Dr. Bauman and Mary commented on how impressed they were about the knowledge the kids had about the Iditarod and the mushers. The Bauman's own Mobile Veterinary Service in Newport.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Eddyville Charter School will be in session every Monday in May. The next day off from school will be Monday, May 30th (Memorial Day Holiday). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Snacks would be greatly appreciated! We are running low...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Have a wonderful week!</span><br />
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Last week was Earth Week and we learned about some ways to take care of the Earth. We are currently working on our "Masks from the Sea" project and learning about marine debris.<br />
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Music has started and Mrs. Cook is working hard with the elementary students getting them ready for Spring Fling. La-la-la-laaa! Mark your calendars! Spring Fling will be on May 26th at 5:30 p.m.<br />
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Please assist your child in learning these words for the week. A spelling test will be given each Friday. I promised a pizza party if everyone gets 100%! We got close one time. They are still trying to reach this goal! <br />
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Also, we are still collecting empty Capri Sun pouches. We receive two cents per pouch; it may not seem like much but they sure do add up! Thank you for your support!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Have a great week!</div>Mrs.Doughertyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11096539969196008867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-567029697501753512.post-81516638782583371032011-04-15T11:59:00.000-07:002011-04-15T11:59:07.751-07:00Friday, April 15, 2011Welcome to Mrs. Dougherty's blog!<br />
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Every week my blog will be updated with new information about the happenings and fun things going on in Grade 2/3. Feel free to leave comments and check back as often as you like!Mrs.Doughertyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11096539969196008867noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-567029697501753512.post-78821038181173798762011-04-14T12:17:00.000-07:002011-04-14T12:17:06.835-07:00Mrs. Dougherty got Blogged!Special thanks to Miss Debby and Mitch Dollinger for setting up Mrs. D. with her very own blog! Mrs.Doughertyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11096539969196008867noreply@blogger.com0