TASTE the Rainbow...

Aloha Room 8 'Ohana!

In mathematics, we are currently learning different strategies to add and subtract using a number line and also knowing our fact families.  In the NEXT up-coming module, we will be looking at graphs and knowing how to "read" and "get information" from a graph.  This is called data analysis.  In a recent math lesson, I decided to use a bit of Scientific Inquiry and Mathematics to have them generate a graph that could also be "enjoyed" only after they comprehended and analyzed the data!  Please enjoy the learning represented in our photo gallery...
                                                                                         Mahalo,
                                                                                         Mrs. Wong ;-)

The difference between our prediction and actual counts
varied amongst all students.  A few students predicted accurately! 

Sorting the different colors in the package of Skittles
sure helped to find the total quickly!

                                                       

It sure was hard to NOT eat the DATA while gathering information to report! 

Students predicted the right colors that were going to be included in their package of Skittles! 

"Hmmm.....maybe if I took just ONE green Skittle away that wouldn't hurt my
data?.......Nah, I better not!  Mrs. Wong may be watching!"  :) 

"I just need one more data finding to report and then I can finally TASTE the RAINBOW!"

Working together made learning lots of fun!  We helped each other  by confirming
our counting and analyzing our colorful data!  I think we're ready for Module 6 Mrs. Wong!

A Hundred Days SMARTER!

Aloha Room 8 'Ohana!

Last month, on January 24, we got to celebrate being 100 days smarter!!!  That IS something to celebrate!  It was so exciting to see the many different ways "100" could be represented!  Thank you for also sharing your CREATIVE masterpieces!  I LOVED hearing about what and/or who inspired you to make your project!  They were ALL very unique!  I hope you are enjoying 2nd grade as much as I am?  Let's continue celebrating more days to come and more LEARNING to do! :)

Blog Questions (due Friday, March 2, 2018):
1.  100 days of school has gone by.  What is one NEW thing/idea that you learned this year?    
      Explain---don't forget to give a detail and an example in your complete sentence!

2.  What was your 100-days of school project?  Describe how "100" was represented in your work?

                                                                              Mahalo and Aloha,
                                                                              Mrs. Wong

Here we are creating our "100-days of school" snack!

We are "100 days Smarter!"  YAY US!!!!

We are so proud of our creative masterpieces!

We can show how to represent 100 in many different ways!
Can you?

Our hard work deserves a round of applause!

Here's to more DAY ahead... Horray for School!
Good Job EVERYONE! 

Welcome Room 8 'Ohana!

Aloha Students!

If you are on the Room 8 'Ohana Classroom Blog, you got permission from your parents to post comments and have your work or picture posted.  From time to time, I will be posting an assignment for you to comment on.  Similar to Google Classroom.  You will have about a week to reply with a comment, but you need to follow strict directions when posting a comment.

First, this is a public Bog, so your classmates and their parents are able to access it.  I will monitor the postings from my email and I can DELETE and block users from using the blog if they choose to use it inappropriately.  That means you must have permission to post a comment and your comment must be appropriate and on subject.  I do NOT allow you to use the Blog as a tool to communicate to others as if it was an email.

Secondly, please check your spelling and grammar the BEST you can.  Always think of your TRIBE Agreements as you post your comments.  Show respect, give appreciations, no put-downs, communicate effectively, and use technology effectively and ethically.

Finally, be thoughtful with your comments.  You must use complete sentences, not just a word or phrase.  Answer the question(s) using details and examples.  Enjoy the Blog!  Mahalo, Mrs. Wong

QUESTION:  Being that this is a NEW YEAR, what is your GOAL (resolution) that you will try to achieve this year?  *Hint:  Remember what you wrote on your Scholastic assignment recently? 

Reflections of Social Studies...

Aloha Boys and Girls,

I had a wonderful year with you as my Social Studies and Art students.  Please spend some time to reflect on your year.  What did you enjoy about social studies and art?  What did you learn?
How could you apply it in 5th grade? How could you use what you learned to apply it in your life?

Mahalo Nui Loa....... A Hui Hou!

Much Aloha,
Mrs. Wong

PS:  I won't be in room 28 next year.....I'll be a 2nd grade teacher in Room 8.....so please come and visit me sometimes  :)

PTA's Field Day--Water Play!

Aloha Room 28 'Ohana!

Can you believe that we are officially in the 4th quarter of school?!?  I can't believe how fast 3rd quarter flew by!  We were very fortunate to end the quarter with a wonderful day of FUN!  The PTA board and all the generous Parent & Military personnel  volunteers really planned out a spectacular day for all of us!

In this Blog assignment, please comment on these questions and submit by NEXT week Wednesday.  Please answer in COMPLETE SENTENCES.

1.  What did you enjoy about the Field Day--Water Play day on March 17?

2.  Next year, do you want another Field Day--Water Play day?  Yes, or NO?  
     If you said NO, what suggestions do you have in place of Field day--Water play?

3.  If you said yes in question 2, what other "water-games" would you suggested having for  
     NEXT year?

Mahalo, Mrs. Wong

Nikolas and his mom, Mrs. Schermerhorn (PTA President)
Having fun in the sun!

           

Graham and his mom, Mrs. Ray @ the slip and slide!

Madi and her mom, Mrs. Lewis!  Thanks for
volunteering your time! 

Water Relays sure got everyone soaking wet! Whassup Boys! 

Mariano, Graham, Cami, and Turner all smiles and
soaking wet with fun!  Shakas all around!

Kyla's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Andrews (PTA Treasurer) were very generous
of their time!  They came to PLAY and we had a BLAST with the
Water Balloon Toss Game!


*Mahalo to all Room 28 Parent Volunteers!  We really appreciated your help!**
** Mahalo PTA board,  especially to Ms. Schermerhorn, Ms. Clem-Guess and Mrs. Andrews**

Bike Ed. 2017

Aloha Room 28 'Ohana!
          Another year of Bike Ed. completed!  Unfortunately, the weather and the NAEP testing were two "missed" dates of the program.  I'm glad we had at least 3 complete days of Bike Ed.!  It was AMAZING to see how some of you started as non-riders, and by the END of the week....(with only 2 days of "riding" the bikes, and one day of safety class (indoors) ), you were RIDERS! :)
          It's always the case each year!  There's at least 5 non-riders at the beginning of the week, and by Friday, everyone is riding!  That is why we are so grateful for this FREE bike safety program that is offered to only 4th graders!  Mr. Chett and Ms. Shoko were very proud of our class!  They claimed that our group had the most riders and we had the most confident riders as well!  I really hope you all enjoyed Bike Ed.?
          Mr. Chett really shared a lot of bicycle safety information and taught you many skills needed out on the road.  In this comment, I would like you to comment on two things:
     1.  Describe a bicycle safety rule you learned from Hawaii Bicycling League. 
     2.  Explain what you believe was the BEST part of Bike Ed.

Comment Assignment due:  March 17, 2017

Doing a 6-point bicycle safety check!

This is how we ride SAFELY!  

We did it!  Bike Ed Hawaii ROCKS!  :)
Mahalo Mr. Chett, Ms. Shoko, and Mrs Lewis! 

Reading Buddies

Aloha Room 28 'Ohana,

       Since the first quarter, we have been engaged with our Reading buddies from first grade.
I know you've all been enjoying time with them!  They have too! (I've heard that comment from Mrs. Kosaki)  :)
        In your comment this week, please share 1 or 2 things you enjoy about Reading Buddies.  Next, please suggest an activity you'd like to see happen as a Reading Buddy activity.  Maybe your idea will get chosen before the end of the year is up?
       Thank YOU for being a GREAT help to your Reading Buddy!  I'm sure they will never forget you!
                                                                                   Aloha,
                                                                                  Mrs. Wong

Assigned on:  Monday, February 27, 2017
Due date:  Monday, March 6, 2017

Nikolas and his buddy doing a Christmas
activity.

Kyla helps her buddy read a book after making
their project!

Jahziah reading a book to his buddy!  He's helping
his buddy to sound out letters and comprehend the story.