Spring Party

The Spring party was an excellent time! The kids played a game and made a craft. The game was definitely a hit. I hope everyone enjoys their Spring Break!!!

Sink and Float Boats

For our Spring Party, we will be celebrating our Sink and Float science unit. We are asking each student to build a boat at home for a cargo contest. We are encouraging each student to design and construct a boat that has the greatest capacity. Boats will be loaded with ceramic tiles or plastic cubes until they sink, so strength is also a consideration. The boat can be made from any available materials you have at home. Some suggested materials are waxed paper, cardboard, foam trays, foil, Popsicle sticks, etc. (No store bought boats will be allowed in the contest.) boats larger than the required size will be disqualified. Completed boats are due back at school on April 17, 2013. Our contest will be on Thursday, April 18th. We want to emphasize that the activity is designed to be a fun learning experience rather than a highly competitive event. Please consult the letter in your student's backpack mail regarding the size restrictions for the boat.

PTA Spring Plant Sale

The Gombert PTA wants you to think spring!  Please don't miss out on this opportunity to buy your spring flowers, hanging baskets and vegetables all while supporting our school.  Prices start as low as $8 for a 6 pk of your favorite veggies or herbs and as low as $10 for your favorite summer blooms.  There is an array of flowers to choose from.  Please see order envelopes in backpack mail for full color photos of all plants, flowers, and arrangements available.  Your receipt has planting/care instructions for all products.

Orders Due to Main Office: Friday, April 5, 2013
Delivery/Pickup at Gombert: Week of May 6 (just in time for Mother's Day!)
Please make your checks payable to: Gombert PTA

Order by April 5 and be entered into a drawing to win a free 12' hanging basket on pick up day!

Sink and Float

This unit for Science is titled, Sink and Float. We did an experiment on Friday with water and a bunch of different objects. We were predicting whether they would sink or float. The students had a BLAST with this experiment!

Working Together

In Math, we have been practicing Math word problems. We have been asked to draw, write, and solve the problems. Working together with a partner has helped us talk about our strategies and answers. We will continue to do this throughout the rest of the school year!

Math Acceleration Test

Next Tuesday, April 19, all Second Grade students will be taking the Math Acceleration test during their normal math block. The best preparation for this exam is a good night's rest and a healthy breakfast.

Ozzie's Reading Club

Once again, the Kane County Cougars are giving away free tickets to baseball games in May to Gombert students who are reading everyday! In Second Grade, students are asked to read 100 minutes per week, which is about 15 minutes per day. Tonight in your student's backpack mail is a calendar where students can record how much reading they are doing. Completed reading calendars are due by April 10th in order to receive your ticket.

Game date options are May 14 @ 6:30pm and May 27 @ 1:00pm. On May 14, the Gombert chorus will be performing the National Anthem!

Cursive App

I can not take credit for this, but Aliza in our class found a free cursive app. It is called Abby Pal and  it is used to practice cursive. If you would like to download, go for it!

Jump Rope for Heart

Here are pictures from Jump Rope for Heart:

ISAT schedule changes

Due to ISAT testing in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade, 2nd grade will be using a modified schedule next week. This is important because it will impact the days your student should be bringing shoes for P.E.

Monday - P.E.
Tuesday - P.E.
Wednesday - Music
Thursday - Art
Friday - Music & P.E.

Our schedule will return to normal on Monday, March 11. Thanks for your flexibility!