Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Our First Post



Welcome to Room #11's Ultimate Blog 

Room 11
WOW! Welcome to our first blog. We are so excited to share our class blog with our friends and family. Room 11 learned about blogging by reading other classroom blogs and by watching a "Brain Pop" video. First, we voted
on the name to call our blog, and next we brainstormed and shared ideas about what we would like to include in our blog.  Our class finally decided to create something we thought would be not only interesting,  but would require feedback and comments. We are happy to finally launch our blog and can't wait to hear your reactions! Please visit us often. 

Our class in computer lab learning to blog

So here it is. Please enjoy our first blog!


 WHAT WE ARE LEARNING



Working with manipulatives


Math In Focus
Matthew G., Tarra, Sabrina, Noah 

Our first "Scientist of the Week"
We are learning many things in our classroom this year. In math, we started a new math program and are learning addition and subtraction with regrouping. Pretty challenging! In science we learned about how much sugar is in cereal and that the hidden ingredient in cereal is air.  We also weighed cheerios, wheat chex, puffed rice and corn flakes. What cereal do you think is the heaviest?  In addition, we had our first "Scientist of the Week."  What fun!  Our day is so filled up with learning that our brains are expanding at such a rapid rate.  That is a good thing. 
What have you learned so far this year in school? 

WEEKEND FALL ACTIVITIES
Jennifer, Avery, Arjun

There are many things to do in the fall with your family and friends on the weekend. Here are a few we think you might like.
Going to a baseball game, especially the world series! Who will win?
Hanging out at Cantiague Park
Jumping in the leaves with your friends
Apple picking at a nearby farm and making apple pie
Trip to Queens County Farm
Pumpkin picking at Martin Viette or Hicks Farm
Have you done something that you would like to share with our class?

Class trip to Queens County Farm


IN THE NEWS 
Abby, Andrew, Sophia, Kyle
Presidential Election - Who will win?
Presidential Debates, Romney versus Obama -  Who saw the debates, and what did you think?
NHL strike - Hope it ends soon, do you?
New X box - New video game released! Have you played it, is it good? 

REVIEWS 
Ria, Joshua, Matthew N., Emma

Syosset Bowling Alley, a fabulous place for a birthday bowling party? Have you ever been there for a party?
Mirror, Mirror, Mirror - A great family movie. Let us know if you saw it and what you thought of the movie?
WII - A fun video game that can be played with up to 4 people. Loads of fun!  What is your favorite WII game?
Dogs Rule -  They are amazing animals. So lovable and cute, smart, funny, and the best! If you don't own one, try and convince your mom or dad to get one.
Anything you want to review? Please let us know.

WHAT'S HAPPENING AT CANTIAGUE 
Neha, Olivia, Humza, Danush
Bue Ribbon Award for Excellence- TOTALLY AWESOME
Scholastic Book Fair - Any book recommendations?
Fire Safety Assembly - Do you know what to do if there is a fire?
Check out this link http://www.firesafetyforkids.org/  to find out.
Bucket Filling, and the SUPER SIX -  How many of you have been bucket fillers? What would you do to help a student who is upset?

Hope you have enjoyed our first blog. Feedback is greatly appreciated! We promise to respond.









12 comments:

  1. I love the blog! "Convince your mom or dad to get a dog" That sounds like Emma!

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  2. Dear Mrs. Kalish's Class,

    WOW!! I absoluetly LOVE your blog and your first post is awesome because it is full of so much wonderful information! It is clear that you have been doing a lot in 2nd grade so far - BRAVO! I especially love all the great questions you have asked your readers - a blog is supposed to be interactive! In thinking about some of your questions... I will definitely be watching the World Series and I hope the Tigers win. I have also been to Syosset Bowling for a party and I had a great time - I love to bowl. I am not sure who I am voting for yet for President, but I will let you know when I decide. Thank you for giving me a chance to share some information about myself too! Keep up the great work - I cannot wait to see your next blog!

    Sincerely,
    Mr. Sinanis

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  3. I love the blog! So much fun to read!

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  4. Omg!!! I LOVE your blog!!! I can't believe how much you've learned this year!!! You should all be SO proud of yourselves!! By the way, I had no idea that the secret ingredient in cereal is air... How COOL!!! How much have I learned since the beginning of school, you ask? Well, not as much as all of you....that's for sure!! WOW!! :)

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  5. Wow you kids are truly advanced. I think this is.by far my favourite blog. Keep up the good work. Will be checking in every week.

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  6. My favorite thing to do in the fall is to take my grandchildren to the pumpkin farm at Martin Viette! They have a great petting zoo. Hope you can go there with your families. My class ROCKS!!

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  7. I love your blog. Avery's grandfather

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  8. Such an amazing blog!

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  9. I think the heaviest cereal is wheat chex

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  10. I love your blog!!!! Hockey rules!!!! It's so amazing how much you all have learned so far in second grade this year!!!!

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  11. i cant wait to hear what everyone did with their time off from the lack of electricity!!!
    Jared (Avery's Father)

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  12. I cant wait to hear what everyone did with the time off from the lack of electricity.

    Jared (aka Avery's Dad)

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