Latitude and Longitude

Today in Social Studies we learned about latitude and longitude lines. Latitude measures north and south of the equator.  Longitude measures east and west of the prime meridian.  When finding the location of a specific place you find latitude first and longitude second.  The link below has a great game of finding latitude and longitude.  We played it during school to help reinforce how to find latitude and longitude.  Have the kids go to the site and practice finding Hannah. 

http://www.kidsgeo.com/geography-games/latitude-longitude-map-game.php

Properties of Matter

We have started learning about properties of matter in Science.  Matter is anything that takes up space and has mass.  All matter has properties.  A property is something that you can observe with your senses.  Some properties of matter are color, shape, and size.  Mass and how something feels are properties of matter.  The students had to identify the properties of these matters. 

 The sponge is light so that it can float in water.  NW

The jar is smooth and hard.  CK

The pipe cleaners are soft on the outside, but hard on the inside because of the wire.  AF

The clip feels smooth.  It is green and silver.  MF

The properties of the clip are small and red.  TJ

 

The wooden part of the paintbrush is hard.  The other part is soft.  MN

Harriet Tubman Part 2 play

Harriet Tubman Part 1 play

Important Happenings

1.       Today March 14^th parent/teacher conferences from 2:00-6:30 p.m.  Hope to see many of you there.  If you cannot make it please contact me. 

2.       We will be dismissing at noon today for conferences. 

3.       Friday, March 15^th there will be a 10:00 a.m. late start. 

4.       Candy and nut sales are due back on Friday, March 15^th. 

5.       Sunday, March 17^th celebrate Mass at 9:00 a.m. then eat breakfast at the KC Hall. Free will donation serving from 8:00-11:30 a.m. 

6.       Enjoy the next few days of BEAUTIFUL weather! 

Harriet Tubman

During the month of February the 2^nd and 3^rd graders spent time studying the Underground Railroad for Black History Month.  We learned about a slave named Walter and what his life was like living on a plantation and then his journey to become free.  Another person that we studied about was Harriet Tubman.  The students worked hard to learn their lines to do a readers theater about Harriet Tubman.  I am very proud of the fantastic job the students did in learning their lines and getting into their characters.  We put on the play for the whole school last Tuesday and then on Wednesday parents and grandparents were invited to come and watch the play.  It was great to see so many parents and grandparents come and watch. 

You're Invited!

An invitation was sent home today with your child today.  Parents and grandparents are welcomed to attend.  Hope to see many of you there!  The students have been working hard on this and have been doing a great job preparing. 

What: Harriet Tubman Readers Theater

When: Wednesday March 6, 2013

Where: St. Joseph’s Elementary School 2^nd and 3^rd Grade Classroom

 Time: 2:30p.m.