Our Very Own Blogs

We're in the process of getting our individual blogs going.  Click on the link on the right to go to our individual blogs.  I think this is going to be a neat place to share our writing and our ideas with a wider audience.
As always, we are discussing what's appropriate for posting (and commenting) on each others' blogs.  Here's the guidelines that we've discussed.

• Student work will only be identified by first names. All comments should have first names only.

• Parents who leave comments are asked not to use last names either. (Please post comments as “Jimmy’s mom” or “Megan’s grandfather”, etc.)

• All comments submitted have to be approved by Mrs. Maksymchuk before they are included on the blog. Inappropriate or sloppy writing will not be approved.

• Proof-read your comments carefully. Students should have a family member check for spelling mistakes before submitting a comment.

• Always write in full sentences and words – no “text talk” please!

Making Butter

Our current Nelson literacy theme is Early Settlers.  The selection we read Thursday was "Early Settler Menu".  So to add a little something, we made butter like he pioneers.  We shook cream in a jar like crazy!  After a lot of fun and teamwork, we finally had butter.  Of course, you need something to eat with it, so I made a johnnycake  from a pioneer recipe.  So yummy!!  It all disappeared!

Here's the recipe:

We meet Jet!

Hailey brought her Grandma's new kitten Jet this afternoon for write and share.  He was a very curious kitty!!

3A meets Runty

Thanks for bringing in your 6 week old Chesapeake puppy, Cloe.  Thanks to your dad too!!!

How to Spend a Snow Day

Imagine that a big snowstorm closes school.  Write about how you would spend your day. Email me your thoughts and I will publish them in the comments for this post.


Photo Credit: *Kicki* via Compfight cc

Happy 2014!!

Welcome Back!!  It warms my heart on this very, very cold day to see all of your bright, smiley faces excited to share your holiday stories!  We had a great first day back.  We've looked back at 2013 and are starting to look forward to 2014.  Stay tuned for our resolutions...