Eat mor Chickn…and reed mor buks!
The Chic-Fil-A Cow came to visit Cactus Ranch today to promote CRE spirit night. Look at the cook books he was reading in between class visits!
Add comment Tagged: Chic-Fil-A, cook books, cow, CRE February 4, 2010
Library Literacy Nights Coming Up in February
Calling all kindergarten & first grade Superheroes, Fancy Nancy Gals & Dapper Dudes…you’re invited to 2 literacy nights in the library coming up in February.
Superhero Night is Tuesday, February 9th from 6:30-7:30. We’re going to read Superhero books, do a craft, take pictures & eat some Superhero snacks. Make sure you come dressed up as a Superhero (REMEMBER: homemade costumes are best! You can use foil, bedsheets, towels, blankets, masks, pajamas, etc).
Fancy Nancy & Dapper Dude Night is Tuesday, February 16th from 6:30-7:30. We’re going to read Fancy Nancy books, do a craft, take pictures & eat some very fancy snacks. Make sure you come dressed up as fancy or dapper as you can. (REMEMBER: homemade ensembles are best! You can use feather boas, hair bows, lace, bow ties, tiaras, etc).
1 comment Tagged: Fancy Nancy, library, literacy night, Superhero January 21, 2010
My new Wild Self =)
I know I already did one…but it’s so much fun that I wanted to do another one!
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Dictionaries, Thesauri & Encyclopedias — OH MY!
Cactus Ranch 2nd graders are coming to the library today to learn how to use the dictionary, thesaurus & encyclopedia. We’re learning that to do research, you need to use the Reference section of the library. (P.S. Research is just a fancy way to say, “I have a question, and I need to find the answer.”)
The 2 keys to using reference materials for research:
1. Dictionaries, thesauri & encyclopedias are really easy to use because they are arranged in alphabetical order. This means that all the “A” words are at the front, then come the “B” words, and next the “C” words….get it?
2. D, T & E’s give you Guide Words at the top of the pages – Guide Words tell you what’re the first and last words on the pages…this’ll help you flip through the book faster
Add comment Tagged: 2nd grade, dictionary, encyclopedia, library, reference, research, thesaurus January 19, 2010
Cactus Ranch Picks a Bluebonnet Winner!!
52 students voted in our Texas Bluebonnet Book contest on Wednesday and Thursday – and the winner is (……drumroll…..) Piper Reed: Navy Brat by Kimberly Willis Holt!
Other books in the Piper Reed series include: Piper Reed Gets a Job and Piper Reed, the Great Gypsy. Thanks to all the 3rd, 4th & 5th graders who participated in the contest!
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Bluebonnet Voting starts today!
Step right up! It’s time to vote for your favorite Texas Bluebonnet book for 2009 — the grade level links are on the CRE library homepage. To qualify you must have read or listened to at least 5 of the 20 books on this year’s list.
I know which one is my favorite (but I won’t tell you until after you’ve already cast your vote!!!). Stay tuned for the results of this year’s vote…once I’ve counted up the Cactus Ranch votes, I’ll send them in to the state. I wonder if the other kids in Texas will like the same one we did?
Add comment Tagged: Bluebonnet, books, Texas, vote January 13, 2010
Build Your Wild Self!
Check out my new Wild Self Avatar! You can build your wild self too (make sure to ask your parents first!)
http://www.buildyourwildself.com/
5th Grade Natural Resources Research Project
Our 5th grade research project has begun! We are trying to figure out:
1. What are the different forms of energy?
2. What are the differences between inexhaustible, renewable, and nonrenewable resources?
3. What can we do to conserve or waste natural resources?
We brainstormed the different places we can find the answers to our research questions, and now we’re taking notes using the Trash and Treasure method. Stay tuned for the results of our videoconference next Friday with the Texas State Aquarium in Corpus Christi. The experts there will tell us about the natural resources in our area and what we can do to make sure they’re preserved for future generations of Longhorns.
Add comment Tagged: 5th grade, natural resources, research, Texas State Aquarium, Videoconferencing January 8, 2010
Lightning Thief — The MOVIE!!!
Dear Readers,
Percy Jackson is coming to a theater near you!! On February 12, 2010, you’ll be able to see the movie of the first book in the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series. Remember, Rick Riordin is a local author, and I know many of you have attended his Camp Half-Blood in Austin. Check out this movie trailer =)
Add comment Tagged: Lightning Thief, movie, Percy Jackson, Rick Riordan December 18, 2009
