Science-Animals and their needs

Our class has begun their first Science unit of the year.  They are studying animals and their needs.  Students first were broken into groups and allowed to set up a fish tank to hold a fish that they'd observe.  The observations allowed students to see what parts their animals used and how they used them to survive.  

ANIMALS!!

Our B.V. County naturalist brought her animals for our students to see and talk about.  Each 2nd grade class will be beginning to study animals needs in the upcoming animal unit.

Today starts homecoming week at Storm Lake Community School District.  At the elementary students are allowed to dress up each day with a different theme.  Today is hat day, followed by favorite team day tomorrow, class color day Wednesday, funny feet Thursday and Tornado spirit day Friday.

*Here are our hat wearers for Monday!

The Joy of Reading

For 25 minutes each day our students get the opportunity to find any book they want and read it anywhere they want.  They can then check these books out or check others out to take home and do the same that night.

Getting to Know You

Students tend to learn best when working in groups.  They are able to collaborate ideas, learn new vocabulary and understand that people work in different ways. 

Welcome Back!!

Today the Storm Lake Elementary School is holding its annual welcome back conferences with parents and students.  I'm excited to meet my class this year.  Hope to have a great turnout! 

End of the Year Fun!!

Mrs. James' class teamed up with us to do an end of the year science project.  Groups of students had to design and build a container that would keep ice cool and slow down its melting.  The students enjoyed it very much and the teachers were impressed with their cooperation and creativity.