Saturday, June 18, 2011

Where in the World is Miss Mastronardi?


Bonjour,
Hello from France! I saw the Eiffel Tower today and the Louvre Museum. What city am I in?
Sorry again about the pictures. I will upload them as soon as I get home.

I hope everyone is having a great summer!

Love,
Miss Mastronardi

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Where in the World is Miss Mastronardi?


Hello Everyone,,
I am in the city where our Georgia hero, James Oglethorpe, was born. It is also the capital of England.
Where am I?

Miss Mastronardi

Sunday, June 12, 2011

Where in the World is Miss Mastronardi


Hello Everyone,
You are doing a great job of researching and finding out where I am!
Today I took a train from Amsterdam to the city of Bruges. Do your research and see if you can find out the country in which Bruges is in. This country is known for its waffles and chocolate. I had both today and can tell you they were delicious!

I look forward to hearing from you!

Love,
Miss Mastronardi

PS- I'm having difficulty uploading pictures from my iPad to the blog so I will post some pictures when I get back to the US.

Saturday, June 11, 2011

Where in the World is Miss Mastronardi?


Hello Boys and Girls,
I have reached my new destination! It is the capital of the Netherlands and is known for its many canals.
Where am I?

Miss Mastronardi

Thursday, June 9, 2011

Where in the World is Miss Mastronardi?


Dear Students,

I hope everyone is having a wonderful summer so far. I am having a blast! I have spent the past four days in an amazing city. I am sad to leave but I'm looking forward to my next adventure.

Can anyone guess where I am at from my picture? I'll give you a few clues:
-The wall that is behind me used to divide the eastern and western part of the city.
- It is the capital of Germany.

Do your research and see if you can figure out what city I am in. Please also explain how you found your answer and any other interesting things you learned about the city.

I miss all of you and hope you are having a fun and relaxing summer!

Love,
Miss Mastronardi

Monday, May 23, 2011

Second Grade

Dear Wonderful Students,

Where has the time gone? I can't believe it is the last week of school! It has been a great year and I have enjoyed having all of you in my class.

What was your favorite part about Second Grade? Please write a paragraph and tell me what you liked the most.

Love,
Miss Mastronardi

Monday, May 9, 2011

How Was Your Weekend?

Happy Monday Second Graders,

How was your weekend? What did you do? Please write a paragraph and tell me all about it. Make sure you have a topic sentence and closing, and try to start each sentence with a different word.

Love,
Miss Mastronardi

Monday, April 11, 2011

Spring Break


Dear Brilliant and Fun Second Graders,


How was your Spring Break? I had a great time but I missed all of you!

Please tell me all about your break. What did you do? Did you go anywhere or did you stay in Georgia? What was your favorite activity you did over the break? Write a paragraph telling me about your week off from school.

I can't wait to read about what you did over the break!


Love,

Miss Mastronardi

Thursday, March 31, 2011

Penguins


Dear Students,


You have learned a lot about penguins! Work with your group to type an informational paragraph about penguins. Try to start your sentences with different words and add adjectives to make your writing more interesting and colorful.


I can't wait to read your paragraphs!


Love,

Miss Mastronardi

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

The Day Jimmy's Boa Ate the Wash




Hello Students,
We are currently reading the story The Day Jimmy's Boa Ate the Wash, and learning many interesting facts about snakes.

If you could have any animal as a pet, what would it be? Why? Please type up a paragraph telling me about the pet you would choose.

I can't wait to read all of your paragraphs!
Miss Mastronardi

Thursday, February 10, 2011

Field Trip to the Teaching Museum-Rosa Parks




Hello Students,
On Monday we went to the Teaching Museum and learned even more about Rosa Parks. Work with your group to type up an informational paragraph about her. Please make sure you include a main idea and closing sentence, and remember to proofread your work.


Have fun,
Miss Mastronardi

Friday, January 28, 2011

Georgia Heroes


My Brilliant Second Graders,

You have learned a lot about our Georgia heroes! Choose your favorite Georgia hero and type up an informational paragraph about them. Make sure you include a topic sentence and closing, and be sure to proofread your work.


Your very proud teacher,

Miss Mastronardi

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Snowed In


Hello Students,

Can you believe all of the snow we got? I felt like I was back in New York!

Please tell me all about your "snow week." I can't wait to hear about what you did!


Love,

Miss Mastronardi

Friday, January 7, 2011

Happy New Year!


Dear Students,

Happy New Year! Tell me all about your holiday break. Please write a paragraph and make sure you include a topic sentence and a closing. I can't wait to read about what you did over the break.


Miss Mastronardi


Wednesday, December 8, 2010

Holiday Cheer


Dear Kind and Loving Second Graders,

Work with your group to come up with some ideas of what you can do around your home and community to make the holiday season more enjoyable for others.

Write a paragraph that includes a topic sentence and closing. I can't wait to read your paragraphs!


Love,

Miss Mastronardi

Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Thanksgiving Break

Hello, My Brilliant Second Graders,

How was your Thanksgiving break? Tell me about all of the fun things you did! Please write at least 3-4 sentences and try to use some proper nouns in your sentences. If you REALLY want to impress your teacher, also include a topic sentence and closing!


~Miss Mastronardi

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Astronaut Research


Hello, My Out of This World Students,

You did an amazing job researching your astronaut in the Media Center! Work with your partner to use your research to write a paragraph about your astronaut.


Make sure your paragraph contains a main idea sentence, at least 4 facts about your astronaut, and a closing sentence.


I can't wait to read about everything you have learned!


Your very proud teacher,

Miss Mastronardi

Monday, November 8, 2010

Your Skeleton


Dear Students,

You have learned so much about your skeleton. Write a paragraph about some of the things you have learned. Please make sure you have a main idea sentence and closing. Make sure you proofread your paragraph for complete sentences.


Love,

Miss Mastronardi

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Stars


Hello Star Students,

We have been studying and learning about stars in science. Type a few facts you have learned about stars so far. Please make sure you write in complete sentences and proofread your work.


I'm sure you will amaze me with your knowledge about stars. I'm so proud of you!


Love,

Miss Mastronardi

Monday, October 11, 2010

Spelling Homework

Hello Students,
Tonight I would like you to type at least four sentences using your spelling words. Make sure each sentence contains at least 1 spelling word.

Challenge yourself:
- Try to begin each of your sentences a different way.
- Don't begin sentences with "I."
- Write different types of sentences (commands, exclamations, etc.).
- How many spelling words can you use in each sentence?

Your teacher,
Miss Mastronardi