The Potato Famine

We learned all about the Potato Famine, not to be confused with the "tomato famine." ;) TOO CUTE! We decided to write a song, to document our learning! ENJOY! )

Auroras

As we learn all about Auroras, the students worked on this independently today! I found this awesome article in current events all about the Northern Lights. How cool!

WOW! Loved our Skype Event!

We had an awesome experience Skyping all around the world. Because my arms held the iPad for the duration of the day, I didn't get to take any photos. However, Mr. Gangler from the County snapped some. Also, we are featured on the county website for now. It was an awesome experience for the students.I couldn't have done it without the help of the various connections form great families of students (Amy, Lynne, & Missy) and the moral and physical support from all of the events from Missy Brannen, and Mr. Swiatek, and our supportive administration Mr. Weed, Mrs. Parker, and Mrs. Fehrenbach. It was an AMAZING event because of all of the hard work we accomplished together. I couldn't be more grateful! Check out photos below, all taken by Chris Gangler: http://www.citruseducation.com/2013_2014/HES_Ramirez_Skype/Dynamic/index.html

Sergeant Ross in 2nd Grade

Today was an amazing day. We were truly honored to have a personal friend of ours-Sergeant Darnell Ross whom we Skyped a year ago in Afghanistan, and have been in communication with through letters come visit us today! The kids couldn't stop smiling and talking a about him and his beautiful family after he left! Thank you for this experience, and for serving our country. We are so appreciative. You have officially inspired 20 more little children, and 1 more teacher, by setting the utmost example. #marine

Chinese Alligator vs. American Alligator

Oh me oh my! We learned all about the Chinese alligator this morning, and compared it to the American Alligator. We were 100% surprised.

Read this interesting article: Chinese Alligators Get Moved for Winter

Then to make a real connection I had three students line up to represent an American Alligator, and then my 5-footed self represented a Chinese Alligator. In China, the endangered species is moved in a truck, and stored in a warm spot for the duration of the winter. The students journaled about this new found knowledge, and discussed why the mode which the workers in China transport their Alligators wouldn't work with American Alligators. Loved this lesson!

I Have a Dream...

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What a Brrr-illiant Week!

I love my time with the kiddoes! We learned sequence, and various "order" skills. We also began an interactive timeline of the life of Dr. Martin Luther King. On top of everything, it was Literacy Week so we had different themed days! We even were lucky enough to have an awesome guest reader. (Thanks Mr. Howard)