Monday, November 26, 2012

HOLDAY MOVIE TIME- Yes, Virginia

We read the original letter published in the 1897 New York Sun by Virginia O’ Hanion and the editor’s reply. Then, will watch “Yes, Virginia” and short video from Macy’s. We will then discuss the Macy’s “Believe” campaign. You will write a friendly and/or persuasive letter to Santa Claus. Your letter will be delivered by Mrs. Shipman to the Macy’s Mailbox at the Parks Mall. Macy’s will donate $1 to the Make a Wish Foundation for every letter received. Mrs. Shipman will also take a picture of each class using the Macy’s Believe-o-Magic app for the school website.

Macy’s Believe Website:

http://social.macys.com/believe/?cm_mmc=VanityUrl-_-believe-_-n-_-n#/home

Yes, Virginia (video):

http://www.amazon.com/Yes-Virginia/dp/B004ANPKNK/ref=sr_1_1?s=instant-video&ie=UTF8&qid=1352834166&sr=1-1&keywords=yes%2C+virginia

Macy’s Make a Wish Trailer:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qyL94Zzy_Jg&feature=relmfu

Macy’s Believe-o_Magic App

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/believe-o-magic/id473331010?mt=8

Nominate our School.

http://www.facebook.com/BOOKIT1985#!/BOOKIT1985/app_130059780424774

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Just Being Audrey

Bluebonnet Book 2013

Remember to always ask you parents before going on the internet.

Mrs. Shipman cannot make the internet stay as it was when the sites were picked.

Monday, November 12, 2012

Thanksgiving Day

Friday, November 9, 2012

Fractured Fairy Tale

Thursday, November 8, 2012

This year Thanksgiving is on Thursday, November, 22nd, 2012.

President Abraham Lincoln made Thanksgiving a national holiday in 1863.

Thanksgiving is ALWAYS on the 4th Thursday of November.

It's a time for people thankful for the good things in their lives.

Many people eat food traditional like turkey and pumpkin pie.

Borrowed from Mrs. Cupples

But, who started all this?

What were they thankful for?

Did they really eat pumpkin pie and turkey too?

Click on the DOTS in the picture to find out.

Mrs.Shpman does not control all the "turkeys" on the Internet. She works hard to make sure all the links in her blog work and lead to good safe places, but the Internet can be filled with all kinds of "gobbly"-gook.
Please always tell your parents when you go "hunting" on the Internet. Never give anyone your name or any other personal info without your parent's permission!

Thursday, November 1, 2012

What is Veteran's Day?

Veteran's Day is an American holiday that is celebrated on November 11th.

On this day, we make a special effort to thank the men and women who keep us safe in the Armed Forces.

We also take time to remember people who lost their lives trying to keep us safe and free.

Follow the dots on the picture to find out more about Veteran's Day.

The dots will take you to information, activities, videos, and games!

Mrs. Shipman tries really hard to find good links for each topic.

However, she is NOT the Commander in Chief of the Internet.

She has no control over the scallywags who post stuff that might not be right or good for kids.

Be safe when looking around the Internet, and ALWAYS tell your parents before you set off on an Internet journey!

Borrowed From Michael Cupples

Wednesday, October 31, 2012

This is a political add for duck rabbit.

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Friday, October 19, 2012

Kenneth Davis Elementary

Reading Olympics

Master List of Events - Kindergarten

2012-2013

BRONZE MEDAL – Complete any 6 events on this page.

1. _____ 92 Meter Individual: Read a book from the biography section

Write the title, author, and draw a picture of one fact from the book.

2. _____ 100 Meter Dash: Read a book with the call number in the 100’s (Feelings & Character Building))

Write the title, author, and draw a picture of one fact from the book.

3. _____ 200 Meter Run: Read a book with the call number in the 200’s (All Religions & Holidays)

Write the title, author and draw a picture of one fact from the book.

4. _____ 300 Meter Hurdles: Read a book with the call number in the 300’s (Fairy Tales & Holidays) Write the title, author and draw a picture of one fact from the book.

5. _____ 400 Meter Steeplechase: Read a book with the call number in the 400’s (Using Our Language)

Write the title, author and draw a picture of one fact from the book.

6. _____ 500 Meter Obstacle: Read a book with the call number in the 500’s (Science & Math)

Write the title, author and draw a picture of one fact from the book.

7. _____ 600 Meter Relay: Read a book with the call number in the 600’s (Construction & Animals)

Write the title, author and draw a picture of one fact from the book.

8. _____ 700 Meter Backstroke: Read a book with the call number in the 700’s (Music, Sports & Art)

Write the title, author and draw a picture of one fact from the book.

9. _____ 800 Meter Butterfly: Read a book with the call number in the 800’s (Poetry & Jokes)

Write the title, author and draw a picture of one fact from the book.

10._____ 900 Meter Underwater: Read a book with the call number in the 900’s (History & Geography)

Write the title, author and draw a picture of one fact from the book.

Name_________________________________ Keep this list at home.

Events continue on other side. Kindergarten

SILVER MEDAL – Complete 2 more events on this page

GOLD MEDAL – Complete 4 more events on this page

11. _____ Medley Cross Country: Read a folktale from another country

From what country was the folktale? Draw a picture about the story.

12. _____ Plunge for Distance: Read a book longer than you have ever read before

Write the title and how many pages are in the book. Draw a picture about the story. Show the book to your teacher.

13. _____ Synchronized Swimming: Read aloud with someone for 20 min/day for 1 wk

Write the name of the book/books you read. Parent signature required for each day.

14. _____ Triple Jump: Read three books written by one author

Write the titles of the books. Draw a picture of the author.

15. _____ 50 Meter Freestyle: Read 50 pages of anything

Draw a picture about the story.

16. _____ Decathlon: Read 10 books of your choice

List the titles and authors. Draw a picture of your favorite part of each book.

17. _____ Heavyweight Boxing Event: Read a book weighing at least one pound

Weigh your book/books in the library. Write down the total weight, title/titles and author/authors. Draw a picture about the story.

18. _____ High Jump: Read a book measuring over 10 inches tall

Measure your book in the library. Make a bookmark including the title, author, size and your favorite part (written or drawn).

Medals will be awarded for the following:

*Ribbon – 3 Events Completed

*Bronze – 6 Events Completed

*Silver – 8 Events Completed

*Gold – 10 Events Completed

Due Dates: Friday, January 25^th (for a ribbon)

Monday, May 13^th (for a medal or ribbon)

Events continue on other side. Kindergarten

Kenneth Davis

Reading Olympics

Go For The GOLD!!

Dear Parents,

The Literacy Committee is so excited to bring you and your child the GOLD MEDAL CHALLENGE! The Reading Olympics will last the entire school year. A ribbon ceremony will take place in February for students completing 3 events. These events must be turned in to the teacher by Friday, January 25th. Medals will be awarded in May at the Awards Assemble. All completed events must be turned in by Monday, May 13^th.

Medals will be awarded for the following:

*Bronze – 6 Events Completed

*Silver – 8 Events Completed

*Gold – 10 Events Completed

Each Olympic event will have a requirement due after the reading is completed for that event.

****Take your completed assignment to your teacher to be initialed on a Master List.

Kindergarten

4th Grade Reading Olympics

Kenneth Davis Elementary

Reading Olympics

Master List of Events – 4^th Grade

2012-2013

1. _____ 92 Meter Individual: Read a book from the biography section

Write the title, author, and three facts from the book.

2. _____ 100 Meter Dash: Read a book with the call number in the 100’s (Feelings & Character Building))

Write the title, author, and three facts from the book.

3. _____ 200 Meter Run: Read a book with the call number in the 200’s (All Religions & Holidays)

Write the title, author and three facts from the book.

4. _____ 300 Meter Hurdles: Read a book with the call number in the 300’s (Fairy Tales & Holidays) Write the title, author and three facts from the book.

5. _____ 400 Meter Steeplechase: Read a book with the call number in the 400’s (Using Our Language)

Write the title, author and three facts from the book.

6. _____ 500 Meter Obstacle: Read a book with the call number in the 500’s (Science & Math)

Write the title, author and three facts from the book.

7. _____ 600 Meter Relay: Read a book with the call number in the 600’s (Construction & Animals)

Write the title, author and three facts from the book.

8. _____ 700 Meter Backstroke: Read a book with the call number in the 700’s (Music, Sports & Art)

Write the title, author and three facts from the book.

9. _____ 800 Meter Butterfly: Read a book with the call number in the 800’s (Poetry & Jokes)

Write the title, author and three facts from the book.

10._____ 900 Meter Underwater: Read a book with the call number in the 900’s (History & Geography)

Write the title, author and three facts from the book.

Name_________________________________ Keep this list at home.

Events continue on other side. 4^th Grade

11. _____ Medley Cross Country: Read a folktale from another country

From what country was the folktale? Write three sentences about the story.

12. _____ Plunge for Distance: Read a book longer than you have ever read before

Write the title and how many pages are in the book. Write three sentences about the story. Show the book to your teacher.

13. _____ Synchronized Swimming: Read aloud with someone for 20 min/day for 1 wk

Write the name of the book/books you read. Parent signature required for each day.

14. _____ Triple Jump: Read three books written by one author

Write the titles of the books. Write three sentences about the author.

15. _____ 100 Meter Freestyle: Read 100 pages of anything

Write three sentences about the story and illustrate.

16. _____ Decathlon: Read 10 books of your choice

List the titles and authors with a summary sentence for each book.

17. _____ Heavyweight Boxing Event: Read a book weighing at least one pound

Weigh your book/books in the library. Write down the total weight, title/titles and author/authors. Write three sentences about the story.

18. _____ High Jump: Read a book measuring over 10 inches tall

Measure your book in the library. Make a bookmark including the title, author, size and your favorite part (written or drawn).

Medals will be awarded for the following:

*Ribbon – 7 Events Completed

*Bronze – 14 Events Completed

*Silver – 16 Events Completed

*Gold – 18 Events Completed

Due Dates: Friday, January 25^th (for a ribbon)

Monday, May 13^th (for a medal or ribbon)

Events continue on other side. 4th Grade

Kenneth Davis

Reading Olympics

Go For The GOLD!!

Dear Parents,

The Literacy Committee is so excited to bring you and your child the GOLD MEDAL CHALLENGE! The Reading Olympics will last the entire school year. A ribbon ceremony will take place in February for students completing 7 events. These events must be turned in to the teacher by Friday, January 25th. Medals will be awarded in May at the Awards Assemble. All completed events must be turned in by Monday, May 13^th.

Medals will be awarded for the following:

*Bronze – 14 Events Completed

*Silver – 16 Events Completed

*Gold – 18 Events Completed

Each Olympic event will have a requirement due after the reading is completed for that event.

****Take your completed assignment to your teacher to be initialed on a Master List.

4^th Grade

3rd Grade Reading Olympics

Kenneth Davis Elementary

Reading Olympics

Master List of Events – 3^rd Grade

2012-2013

BRONZE MEDAL – Complete all 10 events on this page plus 2 events from the back page.

1. _____ 92 Meter Individual: Read a book from the biography section

Write the title, author, and three facts from the book.

2. _____ 100 Meter Dash: Read a book with the call number in the 100’s (Feelings & Character Building))

Write the title, author, and three facts from the book.

3. _____ 200 Meter Run: Read a book with the call number in the 200’s (All Religions & Holidays)

Write the title, author and three facts from the book.

4. _____ 300 Meter Hurdles: Read a book with the call number in the 300’s (Fairy Tales & Holidays) Write the title, author and three facts from the book.

5. _____ 400 Meter Steeplechase: Read a book with the call number in the 400’s (Using Our Language)

Write the title, author and three facts from the book.

6. _____ 500 Meter Obstacle: Read a book with the call number in the 500’s (Science & Math)

Write the title, author and three facts from the book.

7. _____ 600 Meter Relay: Read a book with the call number in the 600’s (Construction & Animals)

Write the title, author and three facts from the book.

8. _____ 700 Meter Backstroke: Read a book with the call number in the 700’s (Music, Sports & Art)

Write the title, author and three facts from the book.

9. _____ 800 Meter Butterfly: Read a book with the call number in the 800’s (Poetry & Jokes)

Write the title, author and three facts from the book.

10._____ 900 Meter Underwater: Read a book with the call number in the 900’s (History & Geography)

Write the title, author and three facts from the book.

Name_________________________________ Keep this list at home.

Events continue on other side. 3^rd Grade

SILVER MEDAL – Complete all 10 events from the front page and 4 events on this page.

GOLD MEDAL – Complete all 10 events from the front page and 6 events on this page.