AFRICAN AMERICAN PROJECT due Wednesday

Students have MANY links to their project on the kids' site.  We've viewed them as a class and they know that three resources are needed.  Your children have been very eager to learn and collaborate with each other!  Please see Radiantreaders.blogspot.com for links.  Students can also Google their person's name for specific information.  Thank you for all or your support in making this a fantastic learning experience for your child.

Checklist for African American Project:

• Reading log is completed correctly.
• A minimum of three resources were used.
• At least part of student's own illustration is included.
• Handwritten
• Student's own work
• One page: includes illustration and facts written in complete sentences from reading log

Lunar Eclipse!

Lunar eclipse from 8:43 - 12:08.  Total eclipse is from 10:01-10:50. Completion is 12:08.  Next total lunar eclipse is 2010!  Enjoy!

Viewing our friendly skies for the International Space Station!

Get ready to see ISS early!  Click on orbit tracking link for actual information!

February 28, 29, March 1 and 2 - See links &/or visit Radiant Readers.

President's Day Project

Students should be pretty well prepared for the project. They have a list of necessary information, a rubric (checklist with point values), and some factual information already researched. I placed a reminder on their blog: www.radiantreaders.blogspot.com and will place the same information here for you. Your child will hand-write the details on index cards as described (and as seen in class), they will include pictures on the back of each index card as well as a "portrait" on the face of the plate. This information will make their presidential report and museum experience more enjoyable. If you have any questions, feel free to post them.

Include: birthplace, birthdate, family history, a few facts about the family members, education and jobs held, accomplishments, and some fun, interesting, and/or funny details about his life. (Follow the Rubric-checklist.)

Remember to celebrate your president-Happy President's Day!

Candy + Math = Fun!

We will be using candy and/or other edible items for our fun mathematical activities. If you can contribute, the more-the better! Your support is appreciated.

Biscayne National Park -Celebrate Coral Reefs! :)

Make sure you visit Biscayne National Park for Family Fun Days on the SECOND Sunday of each month from 1:00-4:00.  It's FREE! Learn about our wonderful reefs-FREE! See the link on left. Here it is again: http://www.nps.gov/bisc/

    The international year of the coral reef is celebrated world-wide!  We are blessed to have such a wonderful opportunity to learn about our unique surroundings for FREE!  Children and families have the opportunity to meet and learn from rangers!  Your child can also have the awesome opportunity of becoming a JUNIOR RANGER!  Don't miss this wonderful learning opportunity.  See link on left for information and enjoy the experience.  

FAMILY DAYS:

• January
• February 10
• March 9
• April 13
• May 11

Welcome!

Welcome, Parents, to your blog.  This is where you can share information or ask questions to be answered by other parents and/or myself.  Enjoy the site and use it to your full advantage!  Be sure to visit the student blog, Radiant Readers, where child-friendly and educational links to sites and video clips are provided.