Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Welcome to The Blog!

Good Evening, Everybody,

I really enjoyed last night's PTA Meeting and Parent Orientation.  I just know it's going to be an awesome year!! 



I would like to begin by stating, parents, you have amazing children.  It has been a treat getting to know them these past two + weeks.  I'm very impressed by them.  Creating our class Social Contract (student/teacher-created rules) was easy because they already have such great manners, respect, and have an eagerness for learning!  Thank you parents :-)

Re-cap of The Reading Information from Parent Orientation:
- Since we are going to the library this week, students will begin their Reading Log.  Procedures for Reading Log can be found in your child's agenda.



- When other reading homework is assigned, it will be written in the agenda.
- Graded papers will be sent as soon as we have Folders for them.

My door is always open.  If you would like to get in touch with me, my conference is from 2:25-3:15.  I'm also available before and after school. 


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Ba da ba ba ba, I'm Lovin It!
This is a phrase that we often chant in class!  We say it when great things are going on in the classroom.  For example, students have been learning about Characterization and Plot.  They expressed characterization by first describing their own personal characteristics.  Their "About Me" bags were helpful in this assignment.  I was excited to learn how many children also love the color purple! ;-)

 Later, we were able to see how characters have relationships that change in a story!  Reading The Berenstain Bears' Report Card Trouble to them was very entertaining!  They enjoyed how the relationship between Papa Bear and Brother Bear improved when they worked together in order to bring up the son's report card. 


Right now, we are using the visual of a riding a roller coaster to learn the elements of plot: problem, rising action, climax, falling action, and solution.  Have your student act out this Roller Coaster!!

I look forward to more learning!  Have a great night. 

If you are reading the blog, then please post a comment when you are finished. Your student will be rewarded for encouraging you to visit! (The comment will appear after I "approve" it.)

~ Ms. Lightfoot
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59 comments:

  1. AnonymousSeptember 13, 2012 at 7:47 PM

    This is a wonderful blog! Your classroom looks really inviting. Olivia really likes your class. We're glad that you're her teacher.

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  2. Ms. LightfootSeptember 13, 2012 at 8:25 PM

    Thank you! I'm glad you visited the blog. I'm enjoying her as well! :-)

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  3. AnonymousSeptember 13, 2012 at 9:04 PM

    This is a great form of communication. We will visit this blog on a daily basis to get any new updates. Good job Ms. Lightfoot!

    Fr: Andrew Martinez parents (Gladiz and Rene)

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  4. Ms. LightfootSeptember 13, 2012 at 9:39 PM

    I am glad to hear it :-)

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  5. AnonymousSeptember 14, 2012 at 10:49 PM

    it's Jenavi and my dad, I showed my dad the roller coaster and he said to put my hands in the air, he use to read the berenstain bears when he was little

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  6. AnonymousSeptember 15, 2012 at 1:33 PM

    Angel came home telling me about this blog. I have to say I really like it. Good job and thanks

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  7. Ms. LightfootSeptember 15, 2012 at 11:18 PM

    Hello Jenavi, Dad, and Angel's family! I'm glad y'all visited the blog and that y'all are enjoying it. :-) That's exciting that Jenavi's dad used to read Berenstain Bear books too! Good job for doing the Rollercoaster. I hope everyone enjoys their weekend.

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  8. AnonymousSeptember 17, 2012 at 5:15 PM

    Hey Ms.Lightfoot. This is Lilly. I showed my Mom the roller coaster. She said cool.

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  9. Ms. LightfootSeptember 17, 2012 at 5:18 PM

    Hi Lilly! Great :-D

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  10. AnonymousSeptember 17, 2012 at 8:56 PM

    Jayden has been trying to figure out the blog address for days and he is so excited to finally be able to access the site. I think this is a GREAT idea!!! Using the roller coaster is a good ideas as well to teach them the elements of plot. Jayden and mom

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  11. AnonymousSeptember 17, 2012 at 9:05 PM

    this is me jayden . i think that you are a good teacher.you are so nice to me.i think that when you teach use that rollecoster thing.it was fun to do this thing.

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  12. Ms. LightfootSeptember 17, 2012 at 9:13 PM

    Hello Jayden and Mom!!! I'm so glad y'all found it :-) Thank you...well, you are a great student! I'm glad you are enjoying The Roller Coaster...We will do more of that!! Have a great night!!!

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  13. Haydee ResendezSeptember 17, 2012 at 9:20 PM

    Hi, Ms. Lightfoot!

    This is Josh's mom. He has really been enjoying your class. Thank you for everything you do. Have a great week!

    Haydee Resendez

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  14. AnonymousSeptember 17, 2012 at 9:25 PM

    Hi Ms Lightfoot, this is Tracy Sydney's mom she said that you are a funny teacher and she like it when you do ba da ba ba ba i'm lovin it.

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  15. Ms. LightfootSeptember 17, 2012 at 9:26 PM

    Good evening Mrs. Resendez! I'm glad to hear it. Josh is a great kiddo, I'm enjoying him too. Thanks!! We will...y'all have a great week too.

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  16. AnonymousSeptember 17, 2012 at 9:44 PM

    Hello Ms. Lightfoot. This is Saeed and his Dad. My Dad likes the website and he says thanks for caring about our education.

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  17. Ms. LightfootSeptember 17, 2012 at 9:55 PM

    Hello Ms. Tracy and Sydney,
    Thanks! I'm glad she likes saying that...we will have to say it more often!

    Hello Saeed and Dad,
    I'm glad you are enjoying the website!! Come back soon for updates :-)

    Both sweet-sweet kids!!

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  18. AnonymousSeptember 19, 2012 at 5:08 PM

    Hi Ms.Lightfoot. I practiced my writing at home. I am writing a chapter book. I am on chapter 3.




    -Lillian and Mom

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  19. AnonymousSeptember 19, 2012 at 8:01 PM

    Hi Ms. Lightfoot. My Mom really likes your blog. From Katelynn Posey.

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  20. AnonymousSeptember 19, 2012 at 9:22 PM

    hi ms.lightfoot!!!!!!!i love or blog.my mom loves the blog.she also liks the rooler coster. from joanna

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  21. AnonymousSeptember 19, 2012 at 9:24 PM

    Hi Ms. Lightfoot! This is Chendall's mom again. We posted on Sept 13th but I guess it didn't go though. We love your blog spot!

    Thanks,
    Chendall & Ms. Perkins

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  22. AnonymousSeptember 21, 2012 at 7:24 AM

    Ariel comes home excited everyday since you mentioned your blog website. She loves to show her family what she is doing in school. This is a great idea for the students and their family to interact with the with their child's activities in school, thanks. Ariel has came home everyday since school started so excited to finish any homework and do her bedtime check list and get up in the mornings with a smile, excited to go back to school and learn some more. Thank you for teaching Ariel. This will be a grade she will always remember.

    Thanks,
    Brea Foster(mom) & Ariel Foster

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  23. UnknownSeptember 22, 2012 at 9:18 AM

    Hi Ms. Lightfoot, this is EJ, I want to tell you that you are the nicest teacher and I love your class.

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  24. Ms. LightfootSeptember 22, 2012 at 9:39 AM

    Hello EJ!! I'm glad you are in my class too. You are a GREAT Elephant :-) Enjoy your weekend!!

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  25. Ms. LightfootSeptember 22, 2012 at 9:40 AM

    Hello Katelynn I'm glad your mom really likes the blog :-)

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  26. Ms. LightfootSeptember 22, 2012 at 9:40 AM

    Hello Joanna!! I'm glad you love it all and that you showed your mom the Roller Coaster! Have a great weekend.

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  27. Ms. LightfootSeptember 22, 2012 at 9:41 AM

    Chendall & Mrs. Perkins ~ I'm glad the comment finally went through and that you are enjoying the blog!! Enjoy your weekend :-)

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  28. Ms. LightfootSeptember 22, 2012 at 9:42 AM

    Ariel & Mrs. Foster, That's great how much you are enjoying the blog! I plan to update it at least once a week at first...then hopefully more often! Ariel is great, so I'm glad she's enjoying herself! Third grade will be an awesome year! :-)

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  29. Ms. LightfootSeptember 22, 2012 at 9:43 AM

    Good Job Lily! Hope to see you on Monday! We missed you.

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  30. AnonymousSeptember 24, 2012 at 4:23 PM

    Hi Ms.Lightfoot its me Abigail Peredo,and my mom. I saw the rollercoaster and so did my mom and she was in impressed.

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  31. AnonymousSeptember 24, 2012 at 4:39 PM

    Hello Ms. Lightfood. This is Darian and her mom Amy. Darian was very excited to look at your blog. This is an awesome way to keep in touch. She loves your class.

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  32. Ms. LightfootSeptember 24, 2012 at 5:55 PM

    Hello Abigail, Mom, Darian, and Mom! I'm so glad that y'all are enjoying the blog :-) Also, I'm excited to keep in touch with you this way. Both girls are a joy in class. :-)

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  33. AnonymousSeptember 26, 2012 at 4:53 PM

    hi this is me jayden you the best techer ever.you have been the best i hope we will do something fun.bye bye

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  34. Ms. LightfootSeptember 26, 2012 at 5:58 PM

    Hello again Jayden! I can't believe how much you have visited the blog!!! You are awesome...keep it up :-) We will do something really fun tomorrow, so get excited! Thank you so much, you are a kiddo. Have a great evening Jayden :-)

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  35. AnonymousOctober 3, 2012 at 4:28 PM

    I like the wolf mask. from andrew

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  36. Ms. LightfootOctober 3, 2012 at 11:30 PM

    I'm so glad Andrew!

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  37. AnonymousOctober 5, 2012 at 4:43 PM

    Hi ms.lightfoot. This is Sandy Lillians mom. I think this is a good idea to have this blog up so the pareents can communicate with the 3rd grade teachers.

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  38. Ms. LightfootOctober 6, 2012 at 11:06 AM

    I'm so glad you are visiting. If there is anything that I can add to the blog, then let me know! I love that we can communicate this way too. Enjoy your weekend.

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  39. AnonymousOctober 9, 2012 at 6:49 PM

    my mom dous the rollicoster win she read a book
    ,snsirily joanna villegas

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  40. Ms. LightfootOctober 9, 2012 at 9:43 PM

    Oh that's fanstastic Joanna! I'm glad you showed it to your mom :-D

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  41. AnonymousOctober 13, 2012 at 10:42 AM

    Hi Ms. Lightfoot

    I showed my parents the rollercoaster and I'm glad to be in your class.

    -Abby

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  42. Ms. LightfootOctober 13, 2012 at 4:21 PM

    I'm happy that you are in my class! :-) I'm glad you showed them the rollercoaster! Now you will always remember how to write a summary!

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  43. AnonymousOctober 28, 2012 at 3:24 PM

    hi ms . lightfoot I can not what to see you on Monday From Katelynn sky posey

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  44. Ms. LightfootOctober 28, 2012 at 7:35 PM

    Hello Sweet Girl! I hope you've had a fantastic weekend! I look forward to seeing your smiley face as well :-)

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  45. AnonymousNovember 5, 2012 at 6:25 PM

    Hello Mrs. Lightfoot! This is Keoni and my Mom. I read your blog and showed my Mom and she really likes it.

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  46. AnonymousNovember 5, 2012 at 9:19 PM

    hi ms.lightfoot I went to pbble go I learend so much love ariel

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  47. AnonymousNovember 5, 2012 at 9:20 PM

    hi ms. lightfoot I love your blog love ariel

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  48. AnonymousNovember 5, 2012 at 9:28 PM

    Hi Ms. Lightfoot, I went to Pebblego and read about animals and also played a game about animals. It was fun! ~ Abby

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  49. Ms. LightfootNovember 5, 2012 at 9:29 PM

    I'm so proud of you Abby!!

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  50. Ms. LightfootNovember 5, 2012 at 9:29 PM

    Great Job Ariel! I'm so glad that you love the blog :-D

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  51. Ms. LightfootNovember 5, 2012 at 9:30 PM

    Dear Keoni and Mom! That's great that you showed the blog to your mom! So fantastic :-)

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  52. AnonymousNovember 6, 2012 at 4:09 PM

    Hi Ms.Lightfoot its me abigail peredo and my mom she loved the uncle sams hat.I love the blog. bye see you later.

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  53. AnonymousNovember 6, 2012 at 5:22 PM

    Hi ms.lighfoot i went to pebble go and Election articles and videos!I also told my dad what I learned about election!olivia

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  54. Ms. LightfootNovember 7, 2012 at 6:55 AM

    I'm proud of you Abigail and Olivia!!

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  55. AnonymousDecember 23, 2012 at 6:52 PM

    dear ms. lightfoot,

    i learned about pocohontas. She lived from 1595 to 1617. I like her!!

    Darian

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  56. AnonymousJanuary 22, 2013 at 4:37 PM

    hello ms.lightfoot its me abigail peredo i hope you hade a great 3 day weekend see you on wensday bye ms.lightfoot.

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  57. AnonymousJanuary 24, 2013 at 10:35 PM

    I love the blog because on peble go you should go on the games because they are fun games.

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  58. AnonymousJanuary 29, 2013 at 7:28 PM

    hi ms.lightfoot I did not see you at the fairy tale and foek tale. by the way I liked seeing you and takeing a picuter. I also liked are galrey walk. I can not wait to see you tomroew.


    ARIEL.FOSTER


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  59. AnonymousNovember 8, 2013 at 8:53 PM

    hi mrs lightfoot are you doing ok from ishmael

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