Galaxy 26 Gazette
News from Miss Hensley's Class
February 24, 2017
News and Information
We will swim EVERYDAY next week!
Literacy Night - Coming Soon!
ReadQuest -- Coming Soon!
Reading
We started our unit using inferences to make predictions. Instead of just “guessing” a prediction, we are looking for clues from the text/ pictures along with using sour background knowledge to make the most logical prediction that we can.
Reading Homework:
Read the story and answer the comprehension questions. Please note the directions stapled to the front of the passage. The kids need to underline their answers in the text to prove where their answer was found.
This IS worth 5 points toward their reading grade. Not returning the passage with questions answered receives a zero in the grade book.
Math
- Counting collections of coins: pennies, dimes, nickels and quarters
- counted money amounts over $1.00
- showed the same money amounts using different sets of coins
- solving word problems about money
English and Writing
Wax Museum research!!!! Whew- it's even harder than they thought it was going to be. This really tests their ability to be independent on a very difficult task.
Spelling Words
street
sneeze
freeze
sweet
cheese
geese
greed
greedy
agree
needle
sheep
between
Data Binders- Look for them Monday!
Homework Helps and Hints
A few thoughts on motivation and bullying…
As the years pass I am constantly thankful that we have such a great group of kids here at Converse. I even think to myself, “We don’t often deal with bullying.” This year we are incorporating Jim “Basketball” Jones into our Character Counts program with the message of doing your best, thinking positively and supporting your “teammates.” A few years ago, Mrs. Kinch sent the staff a message from Mr. Jones, part of which I’d like to share with you here. He gave a scenario of a player ready to try to win the game for his team and his coach saying to him “don’t miss.” He felt this idea of using a negative comment to get a good result seemed backwards- I agree! We should be using positive comments to yield a positive result. The following is Mr. Jones’s thoughts about using the word don’t in regards to bullying.
“If we never use “don’t” in our plead to encourage, motivate, or give advice to our youth, then why do we use “Don’t” while promoting anti-bully messages? We teach our students; not to stand for bullying. Anti-organizations pride themselves behind phrases such as: “Don’t Be A Bully”, “Don’t Bully Others”, “Don’t Feed The Bully”, or “Don’t Bully My Breed”. These slogans and many others all have strong messages with substance. But instead of rallying behind a “Don’t”, lets shift our focus on rallying behind a “Do”. An action that goes a step further against bullying that promotes an act of kindness! Take a stand against bullying by taking action towards applying kindness by using our manners and caring for one another rather. The idea of applying kindness to one another is uplifting and creates a strong stance against bullying.”
Jim “Basketball” Jones - National Youth Motivational Speaker
I really thought this was a good thought to keep in mind as spring sports get underway. Using positive language can go a long way in setting up a positive bully-free atmosphere. Sometimes children are “joking” or “playing around” and don’t realize they are hurting someone’s feelings. By asking questions such as “Was that nice?”, “Was that friendly?” “Were you being kind?” we can help foster a sense of empathy and compassion for others while the children realize the “joking” and “playing around” can hurt others.
We have also learned that bullying is defined with 3 parts
1. I was scared
2. It was on purpose
3. It has happened repeatedly
Many times we use the term "bullying" to define a mean, unkind act. But to truly be bullying all three parts must be in place.
Good Luck Lady Eagles!
Important Events
February
26-March 7- Swimming continues
March
2 Literacy Night at Converse 6:15-7:30 pm
10 End of 3rd Quarter
17 Report Cards posted on Skyward
24 2nd grade spelling bee
27-31 Spring Break
April
11 Spring Pictures
14 No school- unless needed for a make up day
10 Midterms posted in Skyward
21 Wax Museum
28 No school- unless needed for a make up day
Contact Me
Email: staciehe@ohusc.k12.in.us
Website: https://sites.google.com/a/ohusc.k12.in.us/miss-hensley-s-class/
Location: 600 E Walnut St, Converse, IN, United States
Phone: 765-395-3341
Twitter: @staciehensely26