Here is our auction item for the Jamestown 2010-2011 auction. Enjoy!

Questions for the dinner table. 1/24/11

• How do you play the initiative "Orange"?
• How high did the class count when we were counting by 5's on the carpet?
• What story did Ms. Ashely read after word study today?
• What was the new thing that you painted on the chest today?
• What is the difference between a privilege and a right?
  

Questions for the dinner table. 1/21/11

• How do the play the math game "What's my rule"?
• Did you earn a badge during badge work in the morning?
• Who was the mystery reader?
• What was the new initiative Mr. Turner introduced during morning meeting today?
• What was the temperature in the classroom?
• What does D.A.P. stand for? What does the DAP greeting look like?
  

Questions for the dinner table. 1/19/11

• What color did you paint the trunk today?
• Tell me about the invisible bucket that everyone carries around with them.
• What did you do with a squiggly line in Ms. Miknis' lesson?
• What did you look up on Google Maps today with Mr. T and Ms. Ashley?
• What was your favorite word family you worked on in literacy centers today?
• Did anyone take an interesting trip over the long weekend?
  

Meet our new teaching Intern!

Dear Families,

My name is Lauren Ashley and I will be joining Mr. Turner’s classroom this spring as a graduate student intern. I am currently attending Marymount University to earn my Master’s degree in PK-6 Elementary Education in the Professional Development School Program. I look forward to working at Jamestown Elementary School and getting to know the students and community.

I have lived in Arlington, Virginia since I was four years old. I graduated from Virginia Tech where I earned a Bachelors of Liberal Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies, a degree plan for students majoring in Elementary Education. I have just finished my fall internship at Patrick Henry Elementary School where I was working with a third grade class. I have also taught summer school through Arlington County Public Schools for the past four summers. I am looking forward to working with your children this spring!

Throughout my education I have had wonderful teachers who were engaging and excited to teach. I look forward to providing that same enthusiasm to your children!

With Kind Regards,

Lauren Ashley

Student Spotlight: What do you like most about kindergarten?

"I like kindergarten because it is fun and I have the best teacher ever! I want him to be the teacher of the year. I love to play with my friends. I love kindergarten because I have two teachers. I always like to work and write. I always want to stay at Jamestown. I want everyone in the world to see our blog!"

Questions for the dinner table. 1/14/11

• Who was Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.?
• What was the "I Have A Dream" speech about?
• What is your dream for our country?
• When you work with dimes do you count by 5s or 10s?
• What was your favorite part of the read aloud "Martin's Big Words"?
• Where was the special place you had recess today?
• How many people wore their pajamas to school today?
• Did you start a new science unit on Space today?
  

Super Kinders use the IPads during literacy centers

"We like using the IPads because it helps us learn to read. We like the ABC games and the word games. We like learning our sight words and challenging ourselves to learn 100 words in kindergarten!"

Questions for the dinner table. 1/13/11

• What was your writing center about in literacy centers this morning?
• Can you tell me about Harry and Ala's share?
• What was the initiative during morning meeting?
• Did you clear a level and what color level was it?
• What coin did you work with during morning work?
• Can you count by 5's to 50?
• Can you count by 1's to 100?
• Did a dad or mom volunteer during literacy centers? Who was it?
• How many sides does a triangle have?
  

Student Spotlight: What do you like most about kindergarten?

"I like my teachers and my class. I think my friends are fun that's why I like school. I like to do free draw and open centers. I also like to work with IPads. I want my sister and my mom and dad to see me on the blog."

Student Spotlight: What do you like most about kindergarten?

"I like that we are learning how to read. I like math. I love to read. Mr. Turner and Mrs. Kuehn are very nice. My class is learning cool things. I want the world to learn about me that I like my teachers."

Questions for the dinner table. 1/11/11

• Can you tell me about your technology center you had during literacy centers today?
• Who was the parent volunteer for literacy centers?
• What did Watt share about today?
• Was Rosie's cupcake real or fake?
• What did you have to do for math morning work?
• Can you explain greater and fewer to me?
• Did you meet with Mr. T for guided reading? What book did you read?
• Tell me about the game "I have, who has?"
  

Student Spotlight: What do you like most about kindergarten?

"I like open centers because you can play. I also like music because you get to play instruments. I like school because it's fun! I like my teachers because they're very nice."

Questions for the dinner table. 1/10/11

• What was Katherine's share about?
• What did you do in Spanish class?
• What was your math lesson about?
• What holiday did you learn about in music class?
• Who was your favorite super hero in Super Hero ABC?
• Was your morning work a math activity or a literacy activity?
• What animal did Theo bring in for his share?
  

Questions for the dinner table. 1/7/11

• Is Pluto a planet or dwarf planet?
• What kind of instrument did you play in music this week?
• Where is your new seat in the classroom?
• What did you see in the planetarium?
• Is the sun a star?
• What is your class going to make for the Jamestown auction?
• Tell me something about one new person at your table.
• What were the six words in the book that Mrs. Blaine read to the class?
  

Welcome to our class blog!

What do you want the world to know about our class?

• We like to build.
• We have one class pet.
• We learn math.
• We are learning to read.
• We like to count.
• We are AWESOME!
• We know a lot of stuff.
• We live in Arlington County Virginia.
• We are Super Kinders.
• We have two great teachers.
• We love to play!