Author Archives: Mrs. Boyd

Summer is Here!

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Mrs. Boyd

As Memorial Day weekend concludes we each know summer is here. Students concluded the school year with one final adventure as a class.  They participated in outdoor games and activities at Twin Rivers Community Park (as weather allowed).  We played … Continue reading →

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Reading and Writing Achievements

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Mrs. Boyd

During the 2011-2012 school year students have grown in HUGE ways as readers and writers. Recently students celebrated reading comprehension in our computer lab during Pages for Points.  Several students have met very ambitious Accelerated Reading goals.  Many students have … Continue reading →

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Field Work as Scientists

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Mrs. Boyd

We enjoyed our day at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science.  Students interacted with many different types of science, as we learned more about the world. A special thanks to all parents and grandparents involved in making our day … Continue reading →

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Cloud Observations

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Mrs. Boyd

Students have been studying weather, with clouds as our focus.  Students have observed clouds with snow and cold before Spring Break, as well as with our recent sunny blue skies.  Each student has taken on a role similar to a … Continue reading →

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Dates and Resources

Posted on March 3, 2012 by Mrs. Boyd

During our 3rd trimester of school we have many important dates coming up.  Also, don’t forget about the games and resources available to encourage learning.  Friday, March 23rd – 3:30-5:00  We have a special 1st and 2nd grade movie viewing of Disneynature: earth in … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Day BINGO

Posted on February 14, 2012 by Mrs. Boyd

Thanks to Grandma Laurie and Sara (Eva’s grandma and mom) we had a fantastic BINGO experience. Look closely to see the BINGO markers (candy hearts). Students were very focused on searching their BINGO grid for the numbers and listening carefully. … Continue reading →

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More than 100 Days of School

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Mrs. Boyd

On Tuesday we celebrated our 100th day of School.  It is official, we have been in school for more than 100 days.  All of the 1st and 2nd grade students are 100 days smarter. Last week, 6th grade math students … Continue reading →

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Guest Speakers

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Mrs. Boyd

January has been a month full of guest speakers. We began the New Year with inviting University Schools alumni Millie Schbrieman to return as a guest speaker.  She shared about her senior project, last year, a large painting in our … Continue reading →

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Writer’s Workshop

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Mrs. Boyd

We recently began an ongoing reading and writing activity called Writer’s Workshop. During this process 1st and 2nd grade students begin using their reading skills in order to become better writers.       Start – brainstorm the main character, … Continue reading →

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Pajama Day!

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Mrs. Boyd

Today we celebrated Pajama Day!   We love that our classroom community is full of unique and special students.  Each of us bring something wonderful to our class. Students have been busy learning about the Civil Rights Movement.  Ask your … Continue reading →

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