Kindergarten Cuties!

The following are just a few classroom reminders to make your child's learning experience the best it can be!

*Children should bring a healthy snack on a daily basis (If the snack requires a spoon be sure to pack them one!)

*When sending in lunch money make sure it is in a labeled envelope or baggie

*Kiddos need sneakers everyday.........both gym and playground

*Check the communication folder on a nightly basis

*Read with your child every night

*Ask your child about their day

Wow! Its Been a LongTime!

Wow! It has been a long time since I last posted anything. Learning the new curriculum for 2nd grade has been much more time consuming than I had anticipated. Having, said that I am making a resolution to post something at least once a week. (Keep your fingers crossed). Soooooooo ......what have second graders been up to the last 3 months? Well take at look at our photos and they will do the talking. I hope you enjoy:-)

Fire Safety Week

Thank you to the Chittenango Volunteer Fire Department for volunteering their time to educate our second graders on fire safety. Although it rained and we could not explore the fire truck, students still enjoyed the valuable presentation.

Second grade students enjoyed a very successful first day of school. It was filled with new friends, new routines, laughter and learning. I can't wait to spend the rest of the school year with this bunch!

Second Graders!

Second Grade............WOW!!!

Moving to Second Grade!!!

     Hello! For those of you who are visiting my site for the first time welcome! 

     My name is Heather Cowburn and I am a "new" second grade teacher at Lake Street Elementary. Prior to teaching 2nd grade I taught 1st grade for 6 years at our wonderful school. Although I was not anticipating moving to second, the opportunity to do so presented itself this summer and I thought it would be a fun and exciting change. 

     I can't wait to begin teaching a new curriculum this September! Please check this site often as I will post MANY photos and videos throughout the year.

     I am so looking forward to spending a new year on the second grade team!

Click here to watch the......Happy Video!!! 

Flat Stanley!

Our Flat Stanley travels have begun! Students have successfully created both their 'Flat Me's' and their 'Flat Stanley's'. We can't wait to see all of the exciting adventures they go on! They will be arriving home very shortly. Student's are pictured here holding their 'Flat Me's'.

Fat Tuesday "Mardi Gras"

Today students were treated to a french lesson about the origins of Mardi Gras with their high school french teachers. In addition, students ate a traditional Mardi Gras cake called a gateau des rois. Inside was a hidden object and whoever found it was considered king or queen for the day!

Whooooo's Ready for Valentine's Day?? We are!

Students were busy today making owl themed valentine bags. Just a friendly reminder that due to the snow day, our party has been rescheduled for Friday, February 14th at 11 a.m. Happy Valentines Day to all!

Our Melted Snowman Olaf

On Friday, January 24th students gathered snow and made a snowman in class. They named him Olaf and observed as he transformed from snow into water. We then took equal amounts of Elmer's glue and shaving cream and painted a picture of him!

7 Healthy Habits of Happy Kids

Synergizing!

Every week students are taught a lesson by our school counselor Mrs. Baran. For this lesson Mrs. Baran is teaching synergizing. It means working together as a group to accomplish a common goal. For this activity students had to keep the ballon afloat using teamwork.

Happy New Year!

Students made new years resolutions! Many decided they wanted to challenge themselves and count to 600 or become better readers. Others wanted to learn to ride a motorcycle or learn to swim. Needless say they were each wonderfully unique. Happy New Year Everyone!

Lake Street Post Office

First grade students are busy delivering the mail to various classrooms at Lake Street Elementary. Each year Lake Street student’s take advantage of the ability to write letters and then send them through school mail. Letters are written throughout the week and delivered every Friday to friends and teachers. Keep writing those letters!

Rudolph 'Take-Home' Bags

So cute and each one has its own individual flare. These tell so much more than any test ever could!

Reindeer Poem

Santa is stuck in the chimney!

Ho! Ho! Ho!

Happy Holidays! I just wanted to give you a quick overview into our 1st grade holiday activities........
     Students are very busy studying holidays around the world, making Rudolph poems, studying reindeer, and trying to figure out what makes the Grinch so grumpy! Our holiday party is scheduled for Thursday, December 19th at 11 a.m. I hope to see many of you there. Just a friendly reminder that through, Reba's Rescue, we are still collecting treats for our 4 legged friends. Thank you to all of you that have donated. At the end of next week, be on the lookout for a giant paper bag filled with lots of holidays crafts. Merry Christmas everyone!

Welcome!

Hello and welcome to the"Cowburn's Cuties" blog! I couldn't be happier about this exciting and new interactive communication tool. Parents can expect to see photos and even some videos downloaded. (I am a bit obsessed with documenting the students through photos). I hope you enjoy everything you see and I welcome your comments and feedback!