A Work in Progress...

...that's what I'll call what's going on in my classroom. I got there this morning and really started to unpack and finish some things now that my floors have been waxed. Of course, I took pictures and will continue too as I get this new room ready. First I'll show you some of the bulletin boards.

This is my word wall board. I found those skinny pocket charts last year at Target for $1.oo!! They are great for organizing these word walls for reading, math, and science and social studies. These are three things we must have in our room. You can also see above the boards my three math posters I hung today as well. My computer station will be set up underneath this boards also.

This is a chalk board in the room. Another requirement is that we have a word wall that is continuously updated throughout the year. In second grade we are still focusing on high-frequency words so we will add to this board as we go over words throughout the year. I can add the words with chalk, rather than having to make cards to hang. It took awhile to do, I had to measure out the board to have even squares for every letter of the alphabet (x,y,z are in one box together) and then trace it out with marker. Then I took painters tape and spread it over the marked lines (TOOK FOREVER TO GET STRAIGHT). I also used sticky letters for the squares. I did this on a section of my white board last year, I think I'll like it with chalk.

Here's my information board. Wasn't able to update much on that board today. The blue pocket chart will hold my class helpers. This part of the board will also have the school calendar, conduct, etc.

Right underneath that board is my math workstation. I have made matching workstation signs that I will hang once they are laminated. The top part of this shelf hold their individual math manipulative kits. Don't mind those Voyager boxes in the way. For some reason we got those delivered already today.

Lastly, I started unpacking my reading, fluency, phonics, and work work materials. All of these boxes are not completely unpacked. For those of you who are wondering, all these materials don't belong to me. Our reading first grant got us all of these wonderful resources.

I did a lot more than it seems. I started placing some furniture, putting things in cabinets, and cleaning in general. I plan on going back tomorrow morning to work.

Aside from the classroom, I have some sad news to report. Last night an ambulance and two paramedic fire trucks pulled into our cove. Buddy Green, one of my dear neighbors died last night. He was scheduled to have heart surgery this week on one of his valves in his heart. Apparently something went very wrong and he collapsed. The paramedics tried to revive him, even the whole way to the hospital but were unable. Please keep this family in your prayers. Buddy's son just lost his mother in law and they had to attend that funeral today after having the long night they had last night with his own father. Mr. Buddy was such a great guy. He was just cutting his grass on Sunday. He stopped anytime he saw you outside to talk to you. I think I will remember him most for the time when my Grandfather was living with us before he died. Buddy came over almost everyday to visit with him. They were great friends through the Methodist church. Again, please pray for this family, and praise God that he is in Heaven where he doesn't have to worry about heart problems any more.

Hope everyone had a wonderful rainy day!
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