Bubble Gum in school...what?

We learned about the physical properties of bubble gum this week and compared the chewed gum vs the unchewed.

Bubble gum is flexible whether it is chewed or unchewed.

Career Week

We had 3 special visitors for College/Career Week! They each encouraged us to do our best in school and to go to college. We learned about how what we are learning right now in school is and will be important for our future job. Each speaker mentioned that TEAM WORK was a huge part of their job.



My future graduates...and yours!



Ian's dad came and talked to us about Graphic Design. He works for JCPenny and designs toddler clothing. He brought us some designs that he has created and then showed us some finished products of what the clothing looks like. 

 Emily's mom came and talked to us about being a nurse and about some equipment that nurses use regularly. We got to learn what a defibrilator is, why we would need to use this, where to find one, and how to use it. We were able to touch and feel the pieces of equipment below without the needles.

The sticky pads you put on a person's body to give their heart a shock!



The objects nurses use to draw blood from a person.
The different color tubes represent different tests to be done.

 

Chase had a great question...what is the gel at the bottom of the tube for?
 It separates the white blood cells from the plasma.

Looking at an IV straw without the needle.

Hayden's dad came and talked to us about being a Computer Software Engineer.

In the quick video below, Hayden's dad is pretending to be the computer and the class is his program giving him directions of how to make a peanut butter sandwich.

Video clip of how to make a peanut butter sandwich 1 min 38 sec

He emphasized that a computer requires specific directions so that it will do what we want it to do. Hayden's dad writes these programs.

Yes...we have a complete sandwich ready to eat!

This week we learned that our future is looking very bright! So bright with opportunities that we had to wear sunglasses to shield our eyes from all the light.

Parents,

THANK YOU for coming!

The students love learning about what you do and this class loves special guests.

Let me know if you would like to come give a quick talk to the class about your job.

You can come anytime you like....not just during career week.

Several of your kids said that they wanted their parents to come talk.

Its not too late! Email me.

Calling All DADS...

WE NEED YOU! 

On Thursday, September 15, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. we will be having our 2^nd annual WATCH D.O.G.S. kickoff meeting. 

  

WATCH D.O.G.S. is an innovative program being used by schools across America which helps them to be positively impacted by the committed involvement of fathers and father-figures in their student’s life. 

Our goal is to have you spend at least one day this year at the school to be a positive male role model and to help promote a safe and positive school environment.

Dads, granddads, uncles, step-dads and adult brothers. . . . this is your chance to have a day out alone with your Robertson student in a fun atmosphere at school!

Baseball Adventure....Hayden vs Luke!

The faceoff...Luke pitching, Hayden batting!

Hayden in L field. He also played 2nd base, and R field.

Hayden batting!

Luke in R field. He also pitched 2 innings. Luke also batted. I was talking then. Sorry Luke!

Thank you boys for letting me come and watch you two play. I had a great time! I think I will be seeing you two play as pro baseball players one day! I was so impressed by the sportmanship these two boys displayed. Way to go guys!

Classifying Matter in Science

This past week in Science we learned about Classifying Matter.  

 We talked about physical properties and how you can classify objects by color, size, shape, texture(soft, hard) liquid, and solid.

 See below what I saw.....

I saw lots of great team work,

Students checking work,

and lots of creative ways to classify matter.

Some teams added classifying objects by metal, plastic, wood, etc.

WOW! Way to think CLASS!

Reading Homework

Reading homework will start this week (Sept. 6th). Students are to read at least 20 minutes a night any book(s) of their choice. Please sign on the reading pages each night at the beginning of their planner. See the pink tab marked in your students planner. Soon, students will be given a baggie book to start reading during this time that will be at their level and target certain skills.

Click here for books to read online for free!!

Thank you so much for your support and help in developing your child's reading skills.

If you missed Curriculum Night, everything that we discussed is on our 2^nd grade website. Click the link to our  2nd Grade Website.

Then, click resources and Curriculum night power point. The others resources we discussed have links as well.  

Let me know if you have any questions. Have a great weekend!

Guest Speaker: Nurse Reinhart

We learned this week about Diabetes.

Nurse Reinhart talked to us about this illness. She reassured us that we can't catch it and that Emily can do everything that every other person can do. The only difference is she might have to eat more and visit the nurse often to check her blood sugar. Nurse Reinhart also said that we need to help Miss Matt take care of Emily by watching her. If she is acting different or not like herself we are to let Miss Matt know immediately.

We all agreed to help take care of Emily!