Dictionary Detectives of the Week: 5/13/2013
Word: pheasant
Carson says, "A pheasant is a long, brightly colored bird with a long tail that is hunted for sports and for food."
Dictionary Detective of the Week: 5/6/2013
Word: yakitori
Liam says. "Yakitori is a Japanese dish made of small pieces of fish, chicken, beef or vegetables that have been soaked in soy sauce and cooked on skewers."
Dictionary Detective of the Week: 4/29/2013
Word: nymph
Rachel says, "A nymph in ancient Greek or Roman stories, is a beaturiful female spirit or goddess who lived in a forrest, a meadow, a mountain, or a stream."
We added flower seeds to our garden :)
Miss Lesso's Character Word of the Month Winner for: Fairness
Congratulations to Rachel for winning the Good Character Word of the Month Award for fairness!
Dictionary Detective of the Week: 4/22/2013
Word: urn
Caoimhina says, "An urn is a vase with a base or pedestol. An urn is used as an ornament or a container."
We received our First Holy Communion Binders from our 5th Grade Buddies :)-
Spending time with our KA Buddies :)
Dictionary Detective of the Week: 4/15/2013
Word: quadruped
Will says, "A quadruped is an animal with four legs."
Dictionary Detective of the Week: 4/8/2013
Word: monotonous
Caroline says, "If something is monotonous it goes on and on in a dull boring way as in a monotonous job."
Where Have You Been Flat Stanley?
High Touch High Tech: Gasology
We got to make our own paper in Art :)
Dictionary Detective of the Week: 3/11/2013
Word: juggernaut
Spencer says, "A juggernaut is a very powerful force that can destroy anything in its path."
St. Patrick's Day Bulletin Board
Dictionary Detective of the Week: 3/4/2013
Word: kookaburra
Maeve says, "A kookaburra is an Australian bird that makes a loud, cackling sound of laughing."
Hail to the Chief!
2A Presidential Reports
Dictionary Detective of the Week: 2/25/2013
Word: grackle
Erin says, "A grackle is a bird with a long tail and shiny black feathers; a type of black bird. The common grackle, shown here, can often be seen in city park.
Miss Lesso's Character Word of the Month Winner for Kindness
Congratulations Cooper on winning this months Good Character Award for Kindness!
Dictionary Detective of the Week: 2/18/2013
Word: abyss
Pierce says, "Abyss is a very deep hole that seems to have no bottom."
Happy New Year!
Celebrating the Chinese New Year with our Kindergarten Buddies
Second Grade Mardi Gras Party!
Dictionary Detective of the Week: 2/11/2013
Word: dictator
Jacob says, "A dictator is someone who has complete control of a country, often ruling it unjustly."
Life Cycle of a Pumpkin
Cleaning up with the St. Francis Garden Club
2A had a blast measuring the shadow of the Groundhog throughout the day :)
Dictionary Detective of the Week: 2/4/2013
Word: Renaissance
Riley say, "Renaissance is the revival of art and learning in Europe between the 4th and 6th centuries. Renaissance was inspired by an interest in the ancient Greeks and Romans."
Student Appreciation Day
"The icecream was good because it had a bunch of toppings!"- Carly
STOP HUNGER NOW
Throughout the day the St. Jude students packed over 10,300 meals!!!
Flying with Faith: 2A Quilt
Miss Lesso's Character Word of the Month Winner for Determination
Erin was one of the student's choosen for this months Character Word Award. Erin is determined in all that she does. Congratulations Erin!
Dictionary Detective of the Week: 1/28/2013
Word: Hydrogen
Foster says, "Hydrogen is a colorless gas that is lighter than air and catches fire easily. Hydrogen combines with oxygen to make water.
Dictionary Detective of the Week: 1/21/13
Word: frivolous
Andrew says, "Frivolous is something that is not important or something that is silly."
100th Day of School Celebrations
Dictionary Detective of the Week: 1/14/13
Word: blasphemy
Tyler says, "Blasphemy is the act of saying offensive things about God or a religion."
Tyler says, "Blasphemy is the act of saying offensive things about God or a religion."
Spiritual Life came and talked to our class about the Virtue: Integrity
Miss Lesso's Character Word of the Month Winner for Respect
Joey was one of the students selected as a Character Word of the Month Winner. The Character Word this month was Respect. Congratulations Joey!
Dictionary Detective Word of the Week: 1/7/13
Word: wrath
Will says, "Wrath is having great anger and rage."
Dictionary Detective Word of the Week: 12/14/12
Word: compulsory
Evan says, "If something is compulsory, there is a law or rule that says you have to do it."
We pray for our classroom Seminarians
Making blankets with our 5th Grade Buddies
Miss Lesso's Character Word of the Month Winner for Self-Control
Maria was one of the students selected for the Character Word of the Month Winner for Self-Control. Congratulations Maria!
Dictionary Detective Word of the Week: 11/26
Word: ozone
Lauren says, "Ozone: is a layer of oxygen between the space border and the earth's atmosphere ."
Having a BLAST during Math Stations
Story Books for our Kindergarten Buddies
"The name of the story is The Good Shepherd. The shepherd lost one of his sheep and went to go find him. When he found the sheep he was so happy and wanted to throw a party!"- Tyler
Thankful Turkeys
Dictionary Detective Word of the Week: 11/19
Word: zenith
Madeyln says, "Zenith: The highest point in the sky
directly overhead."
Dare to Dream
Veteran's Day Celebration
Coach Fason came in to share with the class his experience of being a Marine.
2A Spelling Review Game Fun!
"We spelled words and we were on teams. It was a blast!"- Spencer Reynolds
Math Centers in 2A
2nd Grade had a BLAST celebrating Halloween!
" We did a lot of activities and ate donuts. Hula Hooping was my favorite activity!"- Jacob
We made Night Time Pumpkins using oil pastels and water colors :)
Happy 50th Anniversary St. Jude!
Making Goodie Bags for our Kindergarten Buddies
"I liked making the goodie bags for my Kindergarten Buddy. It was really fun to see her face because she was soo happy!
- Riley
- Riley
Can You Blow a Bubble?
"I learned that I can blow a bubble some of the time. It was funny to see people blow the bubble, then pop it on their face!"
- Erin
- Erin
Planting for St. Francis Day
"I felt good about putting in the monkey grass!" - Carly
"I enjoyed digging in the dirt and putting in monkey grass on the side of the Church." -Andrew
"I enjoyed digging in the dirt and putting in monkey grass on the side of the Church." -Andrew
It's Getting SPOOKY Around
Here!
Election Day!
"We had to bubble in number 1 or number 2. After we turned in our vote, we got a sticker!"-Patrick
"I was excited to vote! I already knew who I was going to vote for."- Madelyn
"I was excited to vote! I already knew who I was going to vote for."- Madelyn
Winner: Mitt Romney
Doodle Buddy on the IPad with our Kindergarten Buddies :)
" We used the Doodle Buddy App on our iPads. My buddy thought it was a lot of fun!"- Foster
"I liked to show my buddy how to use Doodle Buddy. I got to be the teacher."- Will F.
"I liked to show my buddy how to use Doodle Buddy. I got to be the teacher."- Will F.