A big thank you to all my second graders and their families who contributed to my new ipad. I was in shock when a group of parents turned up this morning to present me this gift. How thoughtful and deeply touched I am. It has been such a pleasure teaching each and every one of your children this year and I will leave only with the fondest memories of the year we spent together.
I am on Facebook so please add me as a friend, if you are on Facebook too and want to keep in touch. Also email me anytime to let me know how life is going. Your children touched my heart this year in many ways.
I leave your children with this poem:
"You're a very special person,
And I wanted you to know,
How much I enjoyed being your teacher,
How fast the year did go!
Please come back to visit me
as through the grades you grow
Try hard to learn all that you can
There is so much to know!
The one thing I tried to teach you
To last your whole life through
Is to know that you are SPECIAL
There's no one else like you!"
Ms. O'Mullane
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Monday, May 23, 2011
May 22-27
What a wonderful week we had last week with the digital portfolio showcase on Wednesday and the MOSI field trip on Friday. The students had a blast (and so did I).
This is our last full week of school before the summer break and I really can't believe where the time has gone. I thank you all for your partnership in educating your children - and what a fantastic class this has been to teach.
This week we are finishing off the last social studies and math units, as well as publishing some stories, reviewing math, writing reflections, and sharing facts we learned about our penguins. We are also performing our Readers' Theater to kindergarten and writing letters to the new second graders coming up.
June 1 is the last day of school and a noon dismissal. On this day, we will play some games, and after PE, will have a special morning treat (thanks to our room parents).
I want to thank Heidi J. and Chris F. for the amazing job they have done being our Room Parents this year. You made my job easier and thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Next Tuesday, I will be sending home a Summer Packet, full of some ideas for review over the summer. The most important thing is to READ, READ, READ and have fun.
Have a fantastic week.
This is our last full week of school before the summer break and I really can't believe where the time has gone. I thank you all for your partnership in educating your children - and what a fantastic class this has been to teach.
This week we are finishing off the last social studies and math units, as well as publishing some stories, reviewing math, writing reflections, and sharing facts we learned about our penguins. We are also performing our Readers' Theater to kindergarten and writing letters to the new second graders coming up.
June 1 is the last day of school and a noon dismissal. On this day, we will play some games, and after PE, will have a special morning treat (thanks to our room parents).
I want to thank Heidi J. and Chris F. for the amazing job they have done being our Room Parents this year. You made my job easier and thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Next Tuesday, I will be sending home a Summer Packet, full of some ideas for review over the summer. The most important thing is to READ, READ, READ and have fun.
Have a fantastic week.
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Events This Week - May 16-20
Date: Monday, May 16, 2011
Dear Parents,
I wanted to send out this message about some events happening this week at school.
*SECOND GRADE DIGITAL PORTFOLIO SHOWCASE
Please join up on Wednesday, May 18th for your child’s digital portfolio showcase. You have already signed up for either a morning session, from 8:15-9:00, or an afternoon session, from 1:45-2:30. Please meet us in the computer lab for this special event.
*SPLASH DAY
The PE coaches will be hosting the Lower Division Splash Day this Wednesday May 18th, during your children’s normal PE period (10:45-11:15). What to bring/wear:
· Bring appropriate swimwear to school to change into or wear swimwear to school under their school uniform. Please keep in mind each child must wear their regular school uniform at all times except during their PE period.
· Sunscreen and/or Hat
· Towel
*FIELD TRIP TO MOSI
On Friday, second grade will go to MOSI in Tampa. Buses will leave no later then 8:30am and return at the end of the day. Please pack your child a morning snack and lunch in a plastic/throw away bag. If you ordered the SAGE lunch on this day, please still pack your child a morning snack in a plastic /throw away bag. We will not be using the gift shop on this day, so your child doesn’t need to bring money to school.
Please email me if you have any questions. My email is momullane@shorecrest.org
What a fun week. I am looking forward to it.
Marion O’Mullane
Monday, May 9, 2011
May 9-13
We walked into the classroom this morning and noticed that our Monarch Butterflies had emerged from the chrysalises. What a beautiful and amazing site.
Here is our week at a glance. Just a reminder that all library books are due back on Wednesday, May 11th, so tomorrow is our last visit to the library for the school year. Our field trip to MOSI is coming up on May 20th and if you want to order a sack Sage lunch for your child, please return your order form to me by this Wednesday. I'm sending home the order form today.
Next Wednesday the students will share their electronic portfolios with you and are very excited about this. There are two sessions (a morning and afternoon). If you have not let me know which time works better for you, please do so in the next day or two. I will then be sending out reminders at the end of this week.
Parent Reader: M. Emerson
Current Events: Tuesday: Hailey, Channing; Wednesday: Shaherzad, Aidan; Thursday: Rylan, Zaynab; Friday: Lauren E. and Gage
This is the last week sharing Current Events and what an amazing job the students have done selecting articles and presenting these during our class meeting time. I have seen the students become more confident presenters and attentive audience members. Thanks for helping your child find interesting news to share throughout the year. I really think it has been a wonderful learning opportunity for all of us.
Language Arts
* Vowel variant: oo/ou; ow, au(gh), a(l), ough; ea, ei(gh), ey
* Spelling Review: weightless, sleigh, ocean, neighborhood, survey, ounce, thoughtful, February, cycle, walrus, daughter, author, caught, launch, seesaw, understood, couldn't, shouldn't, wouldn't, molting, growth, juicy, ignore, scary, knew, powerful, allowance, haul, naughty, bristles
* Reading: Cross Country Vacation (Readers' Theater)
* Fluency: Review punctuation and phrasing
* Comprehension: Cause and effect, using graphic organizers, making inferences, monitor comprehension: reread
* Robust Vocabulary: zoom, enthusiast, historical, fantastic, impressive, delay, spare, upbeat, inexplicable, itinerary
* Vocabulary: Antonyms and multiple-meaning words
* Grammar: Review irregular verbs, helping verbs, contractions
* Writing poetry and end-0f-year reflections
Mathematics - Unit 10
* Estimating and findings exact cost
* Making change
* Place-value and place-value tools
* Place value notation for ten-thousands
Social Studies - Antarctica
* Penguin research
Science - The Life Cycle of a Butterfly
* The similarities and differences between a monarch butterfly and painted lady butterfly
* Using our observation notes to draw conclusions
Have a wonderful week.
Here is our week at a glance. Just a reminder that all library books are due back on Wednesday, May 11th, so tomorrow is our last visit to the library for the school year. Our field trip to MOSI is coming up on May 20th and if you want to order a sack Sage lunch for your child, please return your order form to me by this Wednesday. I'm sending home the order form today.
Next Wednesday the students will share their electronic portfolios with you and are very excited about this. There are two sessions (a morning and afternoon). If you have not let me know which time works better for you, please do so in the next day or two. I will then be sending out reminders at the end of this week.
Parent Reader: M. Emerson
Current Events: Tuesday: Hailey, Channing; Wednesday: Shaherzad, Aidan; Thursday: Rylan, Zaynab; Friday: Lauren E. and Gage
This is the last week sharing Current Events and what an amazing job the students have done selecting articles and presenting these during our class meeting time. I have seen the students become more confident presenters and attentive audience members. Thanks for helping your child find interesting news to share throughout the year. I really think it has been a wonderful learning opportunity for all of us.
Language Arts
* Vowel variant: oo/ou; ow, au(gh), a(l), ough; ea, ei(gh), ey
* Spelling Review: weightless, sleigh, ocean, neighborhood, survey, ounce, thoughtful, February, cycle, walrus, daughter, author, caught, launch, seesaw, understood, couldn't, shouldn't, wouldn't, molting, growth, juicy, ignore, scary, knew, powerful, allowance, haul, naughty, bristles
* Reading: Cross Country Vacation (Readers' Theater)
* Fluency: Review punctuation and phrasing
* Comprehension: Cause and effect, using graphic organizers, making inferences, monitor comprehension: reread
* Robust Vocabulary: zoom, enthusiast, historical, fantastic, impressive, delay, spare, upbeat, inexplicable, itinerary
* Vocabulary: Antonyms and multiple-meaning words
* Grammar: Review irregular verbs, helping verbs, contractions
* Writing poetry and end-0f-year reflections
Mathematics - Unit 10
* Estimating and findings exact cost
* Making change
* Place-value and place-value tools
* Place value notation for ten-thousands
Social Studies - Antarctica
* Penguin research
Science - The Life Cycle of a Butterfly
* The similarities and differences between a monarch butterfly and painted lady butterfly
* Using our observation notes to draw conclusions
Have a wonderful week.
Monday, May 2, 2011
May 2-6
Here is our week at a glance. There is lots happening in the month of May as we finish off the school year. We have two more weeks left of Current Events and then we will share poems to coincide with our poetry unit.
Please join your child on Wednesday, May 18th as he/she shares his/her digital portfolio highlighting writing, projects, and accomplishments from the second grade year. Sharing sessions are offered in the morning from 8:15-9:00 or afternoon from 1:45-2:30. I have sent home a note about this today and ask that you let me know what session works best for you.
Splash Day will take place on May 18th (with a rain make up date on May 25th). Our second grade field trip to MOSI is on Friday, May 2oth.
Have a wonderful week and Happy Mother's Day.
Parent Reader - M. Craig
Current Event - Tuesday:Lauren W. and Jonathan; Wednesday:McIntosh, Brenna; Thursday:Samuel, Lucas, Julia; Friday:Kendall and Abby
Language Arts
* Phonics: a/ae; ei(gh), ey; Inflections: -er, -est
* Spelling: disobey, weightless, eighteenth, they've, neighborhood, break, sleigh, steak, freight, survey, prey, great, oceans, penguin, Antarctica
* Reading: The Lizard and the Sun by Alma Flor Ada
* Fluency: Phrasing
* Comprehension: Making inferences
* Robust Vocabulary: squatted, chilly, peered, scampering, discovery, majestic, budge, entire, bizarre, extravaganza
* Vocabulary: Multiple meaning words
* Grammar: Contractions
Mathematics - Unit 10 - Decimals and Place Value
* Decimal notation for pennies and dimes
* Money Amounts with a calculator and using a calculator to solve problems with money
* Place Value
Social Studies - Antarctica
Antarctica is farther south than any other continent and the south pole is at the center of it. It is dark for six months in winter and light for six months in summer. It is so cold in Antarctica that the snow does not melt. The snow builds up in layers of ice. The ice covers nearly all of the land. This is known as the Antarctic ice sheet.
Science - The Life Cycle of a Butterfly
We are now watching the life cycle of the Monarch Butterfly and will compare it to the life cycle of the Painted Lady Butterfly
Please join your child on Wednesday, May 18th as he/she shares his/her digital portfolio highlighting writing, projects, and accomplishments from the second grade year. Sharing sessions are offered in the morning from 8:15-9:00 or afternoon from 1:45-2:30. I have sent home a note about this today and ask that you let me know what session works best for you.
Splash Day will take place on May 18th (with a rain make up date on May 25th). Our second grade field trip to MOSI is on Friday, May 2oth.
Have a wonderful week and Happy Mother's Day.
Parent Reader - M. Craig
Current Event - Tuesday:Lauren W. and Jonathan; Wednesday:McIntosh, Brenna; Thursday:Samuel, Lucas, Julia; Friday:Kendall and Abby
Language Arts
* Phonics: a/ae; ei(gh), ey; Inflections: -er, -est
* Spelling: disobey, weightless, eighteenth, they've, neighborhood, break, sleigh, steak, freight, survey, prey, great, oceans, penguin, Antarctica
* Reading: The Lizard and the Sun by Alma Flor Ada
* Fluency: Phrasing
* Comprehension: Making inferences
* Robust Vocabulary: squatted, chilly, peered, scampering, discovery, majestic, budge, entire, bizarre, extravaganza
* Vocabulary: Multiple meaning words
* Grammar: Contractions
Mathematics - Unit 10 - Decimals and Place Value
* Decimal notation for pennies and dimes
* Money Amounts with a calculator and using a calculator to solve problems with money
* Place Value
Social Studies - Antarctica
Antarctica is farther south than any other continent and the south pole is at the center of it. It is dark for six months in winter and light for six months in summer. It is so cold in Antarctica that the snow does not melt. The snow builds up in layers of ice. The ice covers nearly all of the land. This is known as the Antarctic ice sheet.
Science - The Life Cycle of a Butterfly
We are now watching the life cycle of the Monarch Butterfly and will compare it to the life cycle of the Painted Lady Butterfly
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