Friday, March 30, 2012
Mardi Gras at Woodland School 3/23/12
From reciting the french alphabet to learning about the different regions of France and the food produced in each region, to french films, fashion, skits and dialogue, we had a full french week. Oh and the crepes that were on sale, "C'est si bon!" Bon weekend.
Weekly Highlights 3/30/12 Mrs. Barulich
Oliver: I liked learning about the sounds from highest to lowest in science. I also liked French Week, the Chinese brush painting, watching the Kentucky Derby and receiving the Idaho Spud chocolate bars from Riley's grandmother.
Ivan: I liked the brush painting with Mrs. Natarajan, playing volleyball in P.E., working on our water colors in art and Mardi Gras!
Aidan: I liked Mardi Gras, learning about the pioneers in Core, P.E. and science.
Madeline: I liked the creative writing on Thursday about our magic paintbrushes, doing the gymnastic drills, music, Mardi Gras and chinese brush painting.
Rohan: I liked watching last year's Kentucky Derby on the smartboard, science, gym and Mardi Gras this week has been a lot of fun.
Renee: I liked sharing my french camera with the class, gym, and Mardi Gras.
Stefan: I liked receiving my University of Maryland football player Flat Stanley. Thank-you grandma, he is so cool! Also, my other grandma sent the entire second grade classes Idaho Spud chocolate bars. They were so good. I liked P.E. and science too!
Vicki: I liked Mardi Gras, the french crepes were delicious! I also liked reciting the french alphabet and receiving the Idaho Spud chocolate bars!
Kenna: I liked receiving my Hawaiian Flat Stanley complete in Hawaiian attire and a ukulele! I also liked Mardi Gras and the chinese brush painting.
Liam: I liked the Idaho Spuds candy bar from Idaho, gym, P.E., the crepes, watching the Kentucky Derby on the smartboard, Mrs. Barulich and the chinese brush painting.
Nathan: I liked doing nothing but cursive writing this week! Mine has really improved. I also liked the creative writing piece on the magic paintbrush and the chinese brush painting!
Ivan: I liked the brush painting with Mrs. Natarajan, playing volleyball in P.E., working on our water colors in art and Mardi Gras!
Aidan: I liked Mardi Gras, learning about the pioneers in Core, P.E. and science.
Madeline: I liked the creative writing on Thursday about our magic paintbrushes, doing the gymnastic drills, music, Mardi Gras and chinese brush painting.
Rohan: I liked watching last year's Kentucky Derby on the smartboard, science, gym and Mardi Gras this week has been a lot of fun.
Renee: I liked sharing my french camera with the class, gym, and Mardi Gras.
Stefan: I liked receiving my University of Maryland football player Flat Stanley. Thank-you grandma, he is so cool! Also, my other grandma sent the entire second grade classes Idaho Spud chocolate bars. They were so good. I liked P.E. and science too!
Vicki: I liked Mardi Gras, the french crepes were delicious! I also liked reciting the french alphabet and receiving the Idaho Spud chocolate bars!
Kenna: I liked receiving my Hawaiian Flat Stanley complete in Hawaiian attire and a ukulele! I also liked Mardi Gras and the chinese brush painting.
Liam: I liked the Idaho Spuds candy bar from Idaho, gym, P.E., the crepes, watching the Kentucky Derby on the smartboard, Mrs. Barulich and the chinese brush painting.
Nathan: I liked doing nothing but cursive writing this week! Mine has really improved. I also liked the creative writing piece on the magic paintbrush and the chinese brush painting!
Weekly Highlights 3/30- Ms. Der Yuen
Monday was the first day we received responses to our Flat Stanley letters and there’s been a steady stream of packages in the mailroom for us since then! We’ve heard about giant crabs at the aquarium in Georgia, mountain biking in Colorado, potatoes and football in Idaho, scuba diving in Florida, farming in Arkansas and Texas, and whale watching in Washington. We’ve heard about many different experiences in New York: hiking along the Erie Canal, the Yankee pinstripes, and even take-out dining! We are blown away by all the thoughtful responses. The kids will be working on thank you letters shortly.
Alex L.: I liked art, learning about states in computers, getting a Flat Stanley letter from Washington, starting Indian in the Cupboard for read aloud, writing chapter XVII in Stuart Little, finishing Sarah, Plain and Tall, and French Week.
Lindsay: I liked getting a Flat Stanley from my grandma in New York, Chinese brush stroke painting, writing chapter XVII for Stuart Little, and French Week (especially the crepe sale!).
Spencer: I liked writing chapter XVII in Stuart Little, starting getting Flat Stanley, Chinese brush painting, learning about the states in computers, crepes, Indian in the Cupboard, and I’m happy that everyone go “or” correct on the spelling test!
Mishal: I liked computers, finishing Sarah, Plain and Tall, our French Week performance, Indian in the Cupboard, computers, science, art, and Chinese brush stroke painting.
MIhir: I liked the brush stroke painting with Mrs. Natarajan and everything else! I really liked crepes, finishing Sarah Plain and Tall, and that everyone got “or” right on the spelling test too!
Brynn: I liked that everyone got “or” right too! I liked PE, math, getting my Flat Stanley from Grandma Cheeto in Georgia, seeing all the Flat Stanleys arrive especially the football from Idaho, doing the alphabet in French Week, crepes, brush stroke painting, and more states and capitals (and hoping that I’ll get Lansing right!).
Brennan: I liked volleyball practice in PE, learning about the states in computers, “Delaware”, Flat Stanleys arriving, and everyone spelling “or” correctly!
Kayla: I liked watching Sarah, Plain and Tall when we finished the book, receiving Flat Stanley from Grandma Barb in New York, writing chapter XVII in Stuart Little, and Chinese brush painting.
Matt: I liked everything! I especially liked computers, PE, math, seeing the Flat Stanleys (especially the Idaho spuds!), and the crepes at French Week.
Riley: I liked everything! I liked the Idaho spuds with Stanley (my grandma rocks!), I liked the crepes, and everything!
Alex C.: I liked everything! I liked PE, science, sharing Flat Stanleys- I got one from Colorado, the Idaho spuds, doing the math brain teaser puzzle, and liked that no one got “or” wrong.
Nina: I liked doing the volleyball practice in PE, gym, doing the drag and drop states in computers, painting with my mom and in art, science, and seeing the Stanleys. I’m looking forward to seeing what will come next!
Maya: I liked basically everything! I liked volleyball practice in PE, getting a Flat Stanley from New York, painting with Nina’s mom, starting Indian in the Cupboard, and math.
Everyone wanted to add that they are looking forward to Mardi Gras!
Alex L.: I liked art, learning about states in computers, getting a Flat Stanley letter from Washington, starting Indian in the Cupboard for read aloud, writing chapter XVII in Stuart Little, finishing Sarah, Plain and Tall, and French Week.
Lindsay: I liked getting a Flat Stanley from my grandma in New York, Chinese brush stroke painting, writing chapter XVII for Stuart Little, and French Week (especially the crepe sale!).
Spencer: I liked writing chapter XVII in Stuart Little, starting getting Flat Stanley, Chinese brush painting, learning about the states in computers, crepes, Indian in the Cupboard, and I’m happy that everyone go “or” correct on the spelling test!
Mishal: I liked computers, finishing Sarah, Plain and Tall, our French Week performance, Indian in the Cupboard, computers, science, art, and Chinese brush stroke painting.
MIhir: I liked the brush stroke painting with Mrs. Natarajan and everything else! I really liked crepes, finishing Sarah Plain and Tall, and that everyone got “or” right on the spelling test too!
Brynn: I liked that everyone got “or” right too! I liked PE, math, getting my Flat Stanley from Grandma Cheeto in Georgia, seeing all the Flat Stanleys arrive especially the football from Idaho, doing the alphabet in French Week, crepes, brush stroke painting, and more states and capitals (and hoping that I’ll get Lansing right!).
Brennan: I liked volleyball practice in PE, learning about the states in computers, “Delaware”, Flat Stanleys arriving, and everyone spelling “or” correctly!
Kayla: I liked watching Sarah, Plain and Tall when we finished the book, receiving Flat Stanley from Grandma Barb in New York, writing chapter XVII in Stuart Little, and Chinese brush painting.
Matt: I liked everything! I especially liked computers, PE, math, seeing the Flat Stanleys (especially the Idaho spuds!), and the crepes at French Week.
Riley: I liked everything! I liked the Idaho spuds with Stanley (my grandma rocks!), I liked the crepes, and everything!
Alex C.: I liked everything! I liked PE, science, sharing Flat Stanleys- I got one from Colorado, the Idaho spuds, doing the math brain teaser puzzle, and liked that no one got “or” wrong.
Nina: I liked doing the volleyball practice in PE, gym, doing the drag and drop states in computers, painting with my mom and in art, science, and seeing the Stanleys. I’m looking forward to seeing what will come next!
Maya: I liked basically everything! I liked volleyball practice in PE, getting a Flat Stanley from New York, painting with Nina’s mom, starting Indian in the Cupboard, and math.
Everyone wanted to add that they are looking forward to Mardi Gras!
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Chinese Brush Painting
Thank you to Laxmi Natarajan for spending the morning teaching us about Chinese brush stroke painting! We learned about different kinds of brushes, techniques, paints, and styles. We loved watching you mix paint chips, roll your brush to change thickness, and create beautiful, natural plum blossoms and branches. After the demonstration, students broke into groups to look at books and artwork for inspiration, practice calligraphy letters, and paint their own spring scene in the "spontaneous" brush stroke style using charcoal and paint. It was incredible to watch the calm control used by the children when painting, it was almost like a soothing exercise. The results were stunning!
For more pictures, check out Smug Mug-
For more pictures, check out Smug Mug-
Monday, March 26, 2012
Spelling Words Week 3/26/12
or words:
1. for
2. more
3. corn
4. or
5. door
6. fork
7. horse
8. torn
9. store
10. born
11. tomorrow
12. seashore
13. before
14. sailor
15. ignore
16. passport
17. adorable
18. ordinary
19. correctly
20. horrible *PARENTS: FRENCH PRESENTATION THIS WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28th after morning assembly in the MUR.
1. for
2. more
3. corn
4. or
5. door
6. fork
7. horse
8. torn
9. store
10. born
11. tomorrow
12. seashore
13. before
14. sailor
15. ignore
16. passport
17. adorable
18. ordinary
19. correctly
20. horrible *PARENTS: FRENCH PRESENTATION THIS WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28th after morning assembly in the MUR.
Friday, March 23, 2012
Weekly Highlights 3/23- Ms. Der Yuen
Spring has sprung! We learned that March 20 was the vernal equinox, where the length of the day was about equal to the length of the night. We also went on a Spring Search around school, looking for signs of springs: bees, butterflies, buds, baby animals, and baseballs!
We’ve also heard back from some of our friends and family that they’ve received the Flat Stanley letters! We are looking forward to receiving mail in the coming weeks. Thank you for helping coordinate!
This morning enjoyed a cultural story telling performance by the Runaway Caboose. The kids howled with laughter at the stories from Ghana, Poland, and the Philippines. When the “train” stopped in the United States to perform a touching rendition of The Giving Tree, one student was even moved to tears. Brynn was chosen from the audience to pull the train whistle and Matt and Riley acted as a swimmer and fisherwoman in a Ghanaian story.
Mihir: I liked everything! More specifically, I liked math, doing our geography test, the spelling test, library, almost finishing cursive, starting “Delaware”, and finishing Stuart Little and Flat Stanley.
Brynn: I liked almost finishing cursive- we’ve done every letter but upper case B! I liked finishing Flat Stanley and Stuart Little, PE, the Spring Hunt around campus, when Kayla got our whole team back in Graveyard in PE, and I liked getting the letter from the President most of all.
Brennan: I liked finishing Stuart Little, being on the second to last letter in cursive, writing the Wonder poems, finishing Flat Stanley, and Graveyard in PE.
Kayla: I liked everything! I liked singing “Delaware”, making Wonder poems, our Spring Hunt on the first day of spring, and Stuart Little best.
Matt: I liked PE, library, playing the states game in computers, math, spelling, Spring Hunt, writing Wonder poems, cursive, Barack Obama’s letters, and I’m looking forward to the Runaway Caboose performance. I basically liked everything!
Riley: I liked finishing Flat Stanley, almost finishing cursive, and the letter from Barack Obama. I liked basically everything!
Alex C.: I liked PE, finishing Flat Stanley and Stuart Little, and writing Wonder poems.
Nina: I liked doing my Wonder poem and decorating it, obstacle course and cartwheels in gym, playing Graveyard with Mihir in PE, using nails to make sound in science, and I’m looking forward to the performance this morning.
Maya: I liked making the Wonder poem, learning more upper case letters in cursive, and I’m looking forward to more PE.
Alex L.: I liked almost finishing cursive, Stuart Little, PE, science, Spring Hunt around campus, math, spelling, painting landscapes in art, computers, writing Wonder poems, sending Flat Stanley letters, getting the letter back from the President, Core Knowledge, and I’m looking forward to a performance this morning. I liked everything!
Lindsay: I liked doing Wonder poems and illustrating them, the Spring Hunt around campus, getting letters from the President, PE, hitting nails against tuning forks and pencils in science, and I’m looking forward to the performance in the MUR.
Spencer: I liked Graveyard in PE, writing our Wonder poems, illustrating the poems (especially because I drew King Kong), science, sending off the Flat Stanley letters, almost finishing cursive, getting letters from the President, computers, and I’m looking forward to the performance in the MUR.
Mishal: I liked computers, music, science, PE, the Spring Hunt around campus, and everything else! I am looking forward to the performance in the MUR.
We’ve also heard back from some of our friends and family that they’ve received the Flat Stanley letters! We are looking forward to receiving mail in the coming weeks. Thank you for helping coordinate!
This morning enjoyed a cultural story telling performance by the Runaway Caboose. The kids howled with laughter at the stories from Ghana, Poland, and the Philippines. When the “train” stopped in the United States to perform a touching rendition of The Giving Tree, one student was even moved to tears. Brynn was chosen from the audience to pull the train whistle and Matt and Riley acted as a swimmer and fisherwoman in a Ghanaian story.
Mihir: I liked everything! More specifically, I liked math, doing our geography test, the spelling test, library, almost finishing cursive, starting “Delaware”, and finishing Stuart Little and Flat Stanley.
Brynn: I liked almost finishing cursive- we’ve done every letter but upper case B! I liked finishing Flat Stanley and Stuart Little, PE, the Spring Hunt around campus, when Kayla got our whole team back in Graveyard in PE, and I liked getting the letter from the President most of all.
Brennan: I liked finishing Stuart Little, being on the second to last letter in cursive, writing the Wonder poems, finishing Flat Stanley, and Graveyard in PE.
Kayla: I liked everything! I liked singing “Delaware”, making Wonder poems, our Spring Hunt on the first day of spring, and Stuart Little best.
Matt: I liked PE, library, playing the states game in computers, math, spelling, Spring Hunt, writing Wonder poems, cursive, Barack Obama’s letters, and I’m looking forward to the Runaway Caboose performance. I basically liked everything!
Riley: I liked finishing Flat Stanley, almost finishing cursive, and the letter from Barack Obama. I liked basically everything!
Alex C.: I liked PE, finishing Flat Stanley and Stuart Little, and writing Wonder poems.
Nina: I liked doing my Wonder poem and decorating it, obstacle course and cartwheels in gym, playing Graveyard with Mihir in PE, using nails to make sound in science, and I’m looking forward to the performance this morning.
Maya: I liked making the Wonder poem, learning more upper case letters in cursive, and I’m looking forward to more PE.
Alex L.: I liked almost finishing cursive, Stuart Little, PE, science, Spring Hunt around campus, math, spelling, painting landscapes in art, computers, writing Wonder poems, sending Flat Stanley letters, getting the letter back from the President, Core Knowledge, and I’m looking forward to a performance this morning. I liked everything!
Lindsay: I liked doing Wonder poems and illustrating them, the Spring Hunt around campus, getting letters from the President, PE, hitting nails against tuning forks and pencils in science, and I’m looking forward to the performance in the MUR.
Spencer: I liked Graveyard in PE, writing our Wonder poems, illustrating the poems (especially because I drew King Kong), science, sending off the Flat Stanley letters, almost finishing cursive, getting letters from the President, computers, and I’m looking forward to the performance in the MUR.
Mishal: I liked computers, music, science, PE, the Spring Hunt around campus, and everything else! I am looking forward to the performance in the MUR.
Spring is in the air. Enjoy your first spring weekend of 2012! The Middle Western States study guide went home today.
Keep studying as everyone has done exceptionally well. Central States test results went home today along with student's spelling tests. Their cursive writing is also looking good. IMPORTANT NOTE TO PARENTS: ALL SECOND GRADERS WILL RECITE THE ALPHABET IN FRENCH WEDNESDAY 28TH right after morning assembly. Also, crepe sales will be held Tuesday-Thursday. Crepe prices are from $1.00 to $2.00 for a fully loaded crepe. Ask your second grader about it.
Ivan I liked learning about perimeters and measuring our building. I also liked the Runaway Caboose show today, computers and learning about the states. There are a lot of the tornadoes in the mid-western states!
Rohan I liked the Search for Spring hunt, the Jr. Brain Pop movie, taking my Central States test and the Runaway Caboose show was very funny.
Liam I liked the Brain Pop spring movie, the Search for Signs of Spring hunt, the Runaway Caboose show was really funny and playing Knock Down the Pins in P.E.
Madeline I liked rehearsing our Spring Tea song, the Search for Signs of Spring hunt, learning about the states and playing our new U.S. State game.
Stefan I liked the Brain Pop movie about spring, playing Knock the Pins in P.E. and taking my Central States test.
Oliver I liked measuring the perimeter of our building. It took forever! I also liked the Brain Pop movie and writing our I Wonder poem.
Kenna I liked the I Wonder poem, playing the U.S. States game and the Spring Brain Pop movie.
Vicki I liked skylanders in art, Jr. Brain Pop about spring, the Runaway Caboose show and our Search for Signs of Spring hunt.
Aidan I liked the U.S. States game, learning about the states and seeing footage of some of the cool tornadoes in the midwest and P.E.
Nathan I liked playing Protect the Pins in P.E., playing the states game, Mrs. Barulich and coloring my Easter chick!
Renee I liked the Runaway Caboose show today, science, our Search for Signs of Spring hunt and Ms. Frizzles Trip to China!
Ivan I liked learning about perimeters and measuring our building. I also liked the Runaway Caboose show today, computers and learning about the states. There are a lot of the tornadoes in the mid-western states!
Rohan I liked the Search for Spring hunt, the Jr. Brain Pop movie, taking my Central States test and the Runaway Caboose show was very funny.
Liam I liked the Brain Pop spring movie, the Search for Signs of Spring hunt, the Runaway Caboose show was really funny and playing Knock Down the Pins in P.E.
Madeline I liked rehearsing our Spring Tea song, the Search for Signs of Spring hunt, learning about the states and playing our new U.S. State game.
Stefan I liked the Brain Pop movie about spring, playing Knock the Pins in P.E. and taking my Central States test.
Oliver I liked measuring the perimeter of our building. It took forever! I also liked the Brain Pop movie and writing our I Wonder poem.
Kenna I liked the I Wonder poem, playing the U.S. States game and the Spring Brain Pop movie.
Vicki I liked skylanders in art, Jr. Brain Pop about spring, the Runaway Caboose show and our Search for Signs of Spring hunt.
Aidan I liked the U.S. States game, learning about the states and seeing footage of some of the cool tornadoes in the midwest and P.E.
Nathan I liked playing Protect the Pins in P.E., playing the states game, Mrs. Barulich and coloring my Easter chick!
Renee I liked the Runaway Caboose show today, science, our Search for Signs of Spring hunt and Ms. Frizzles Trip to China!
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Second Graders Learning How to Measure the Perimeter of the Building that Mrs. Barulich, Hansen and Ms. Der Yuen's Classrooms Are In
Students measured 95 feet length wise and then 30 feet width wise: 250 feet for the perimeter of our building!
Spelling Words Week 3/19/12
ch and wh words
1. chop
2. each
3. when
4. chin
5. what
6. such
7. why
8. much
9. while
10. which
11. watch
12. children
13. witch
14. where
15. couch
16. cherries
17. chimney
18. whenever
19. approaching
20. whisper
1. chop
2. each
3. when
4. chin
5. what
6. such
7. why
8. much
9. while
10. which
11. watch
12. children
13. witch
14. where
15. couch
16. cherries
17. chimney
18. whenever
19. approaching
20. whisper
Monday, March 19, 2012
"Delaware" by Perry Como- 2B
2B will be singing “Delaware” by Perry Como at assembly on Thursday, April 19th. It is a fun play on words (slant homophones?) and intro to our fifty states study. It’d be great if you can help your child practice at home (or in the car on the drive to school…). We played it today and the kids got a kick out of trying to identify all the states in the song!
"Delaware" video- YouTube
"Delaware" video- YouTube
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