From Mother Earth News, Oct/Nov 2010
Requires only a few ingredients, is easy to make, and is a delicious way to use green tomatoes!
Green Tomato Relish
25 medium (or 35 small) green tomatoes
3 medium green bell peppers
2 medium sweet red peppers
3 medium onions (white are crispiest)
4 T pickling salt
4 C sugar
3 C white vinegar
3 T mustard seed
3 T celery seed
Chop, process or grind all vegetables into a fine dice, then cover with the pickling salt and stir to coat. Let the mixture stand for 3 hours (or longer, in the fridge), then drain well. Boil the sugar, vinegar ans seeds for 5 minutes, then add the vegetables and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes. Seal in hot, sterile pint jars, in a boiling water bath for 10 minutes. Yields about 7 pints.
Friday, October 28, 2011
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Friday, April 8, 2011
Due Date, April 13th, Fast Approaching!
If all goes well, our class will welcome baby chicks into the world on Wednesday. Every other day, we have been candling the eggs. It is a magical time in our day when we darken the room, and small groups gather around the homemade candling light and peer into the insides of the eggs. A time or two, the temperature inside the incubator rose to 103, or dipped to 97. I am feeling unsure of the outcome. And what should I do if the eggs fail to hatch?
Saturday, April 2, 2011
Spring is here!
Our little pear trees and Western Redbud are in full bloom, and yesterday Mark planted new raspberry bushes in the corner of the backyard. They are "ever-baring" plants, so if all goes well, we should have a small crop this fall, and many more next spring, then again in the fall. 
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Chicken Coop Construction, part 3
The chicken coop and shed got the first coat of stucco on 3-27-11. One step closer to finish. The second coat of stucco went on April 2nd.
We have 12 eggs that are possible hatches in the incubator at school. We found the green eggs are not possible to see through with our little light. The others have blood vessels, eyes, and hearts visible. One egg showed tiny freckles covering the whole thing, which I believe was bacteria, and according to what I have read, that egg was not good. We opened it up, and sure enough, nothing was happening inside. I will post pictures of the incubator and the candling light this week.
We have 12 eggs that are possible hatches in the incubator at school. We found the green eggs are not possible to see through with our little light. The others have blood vessels, eyes, and hearts visible. One egg showed tiny freckles covering the whole thing, which I believe was bacteria, and according to what I have read, that egg was not good. We opened it up, and sure enough, nothing was happening inside. I will post pictures of the incubator and the candling light this week.
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Chickens do look a lot like birds!
On Wednesday, I put 12 eggs in the incubator in my first grade classroom. A wonderful volunteer came with eggs and chickens, and presented to the class the art of caring for chickens. As she was holding one of her hens, showing it's feet, one of my students commented, "Wow. Chickens look a lot like birds!" --just when you think you've covered everything...! :)
Our due date is April 13th.
Our due date is April 13th.
Monday, March 21, 2011
Chicken Coop Construction, part 2
3-21-11 Here's how the coop is coming along. Sheeting is mostly up, nesting boxes built on East and West ends. The large opening will have two large doors to allow access to the inside.
Chicken Coop Construction
This is our chicken coop/toolshed now under construction in our backyard, began March 7th. The shed is on a concrete base, and the coop has two posts sitting on concrete pads. Our idea is to match the design to our house and other shed which are stucco, SW style.
Saturday, March 19, 2011
February Fieldtrip to the Zoo
It was a perfect day for a fieldtrip. Feeding the ducks was a favorite. We had a great day!
Sunday, February 13, 2011
Class Fieldtrip to the Zoo!
Class Fieldtrip to the Zoo!
February 14, 2011
Our class is going on a fieldtrip to the zoo!
February 25th
Leave school at 9:00 AM and return to school at 1:30 PM
Cost is $1.50/student, $3.00/adult
Money is due by Friday, February 18th to receive the school discount rate. Also, return signed permission slips by Friday, February 18th. Parents are welcome to join us, but must drive their own vehicles. Students will ride the bus. We will take sack lunches from school and eat at the zoo.
Watch the weather, and dress accordingly! (When the weather is cool, and fewer visitors are around, the animals are more likely to be active!)
Contact your child's teacher if you have questions.
See you at the zoo!
Ms. Swickard
Mrs. Wise
Ms. Griegos
February 14, 2011
Our class is going on a fieldtrip to the zoo!
February 25th
Leave school at 9:00 AM and return to school at 1:30 PM
Cost is $1.50/student, $3.00/adult
Money is due by Friday, February 18th to receive the school discount rate. Also, return signed permission slips by Friday, February 18th. Parents are welcome to join us, but must drive their own vehicles. Students will ride the bus. We will take sack lunches from school and eat at the zoo.
Watch the weather, and dress accordingly! (When the weather is cool, and fewer visitors are around, the animals are more likely to be active!)
Contact your child's teacher if you have questions.
See you at the zoo!
Ms. Swickard
Mrs. Wise
Ms. Griegos
Barney Bear Backpack Family Letter
Dear Family,
Today, your child was selected to bring home Barney Bear. Barney Bear loves adventures and making new friends! He loves to read and listen to stories. Inside his backpack are:
1. Some of Barney's favorite books and tapes
2. Barney's tape player with an AC adapter
3. Barney Bear's Postcard Folder
4. Barney's markers and pencil
Take very good care of Barney's things. Put them all carefully in his backpack when you finish.
This evening, find a cozy place to read and listen to the stories with Barney Bear. Afterward, help your child fill out a postcard from Barney Bear. (See my example). Tell something special Barney did during his visit at your home. On the back of the postcard, draw a picture about Barney's visit. Place Barney's finished postcard in his folder. Return the backpack, with all Barney's things inside, to school tomorrow (or the next school day). Then, another child can also enjoy a visit from Barney Bear.
I hope you have fun with the Barney Bear this evening! If you have questions, please call me.
Sincerely, Mrs. Wise
Today, your child was selected to bring home Barney Bear. Barney Bear loves adventures and making new friends! He loves to read and listen to stories. Inside his backpack are:
1. Some of Barney's favorite books and tapes
2. Barney's tape player with an AC adapter
3. Barney Bear's Postcard Folder
4. Barney's markers and pencil
Take very good care of Barney's things. Put them all carefully in his backpack when you finish.
This evening, find a cozy place to read and listen to the stories with Barney Bear. Afterward, help your child fill out a postcard from Barney Bear. (See my example). Tell something special Barney did during his visit at your home. On the back of the postcard, draw a picture about Barney's visit. Place Barney's finished postcard in his folder. Return the backpack, with all Barney's things inside, to school tomorrow (or the next school day). Then, another child can also enjoy a visit from Barney Bear.
I hope you have fun with the Barney Bear this evening! If you have questions, please call me.
Sincerely, Mrs. Wise
Newsletter, February 14, 2011
Newsletter from Room 508 February 14, 2011
Dear Families,
Our class has been working on a project in class for the school science fair. Science Fair at our school is this Thursday, 5:00-6:30 PM in the Library. Families are welcome!
Parent Teacher Conferences are coming up on March 3 and 4. I will send home a schedule next week.
I hope students are enjoying the Everyday Math Online Games. Reading CD's with all the stories from the student textbooks are available for you to use at home on PCs or Macintosh. The CD's are interactive, they read the stories to your child. If you would like to check out a Treasures CD, please send a note with your child, or come by the classroom, and I will sign one out to you. You do not need the internet to use the Treasures CD.
This Week's Spelling Words:
1. hope
2. nose
3. note
4. rope
5. cute
6. cube
7. chop
8. whale
9. old
10. new
We are practicing words with the "O_E, U_E, and E_E patterns. We will finish EDMath Unit 6 next week, and have the unit test next Thursday.
Our fieldtrip is to the zoo on Friday, February 25th. Cost is $1.50/students, $3.00/adults. Please return permission slips and money by Friday, February 18th.
Dear Families,
Our class has been working on a project in class for the school science fair. Science Fair at our school is this Thursday, 5:00-6:30 PM in the Library. Families are welcome!
Parent Teacher Conferences are coming up on March 3 and 4. I will send home a schedule next week.
I hope students are enjoying the Everyday Math Online Games. Reading CD's with all the stories from the student textbooks are available for you to use at home on PCs or Macintosh. The CD's are interactive, they read the stories to your child. If you would like to check out a Treasures CD, please send a note with your child, or come by the classroom, and I will sign one out to you. You do not need the internet to use the Treasures CD.
This Week's Spelling Words:
1. hope
2. nose
3. note
4. rope
5. cute
6. cube
7. chop
8. whale
9. old
10. new
We are practicing words with the "O_E, U_E, and E_E patterns. We will finish EDMath Unit 6 next week, and have the unit test next Thursday.
Our fieldtrip is to the zoo on Friday, February 25th. Cost is $1.50/students, $3.00/adults. Please return permission slips and money by Friday, February 18th.
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Newsletter, January 31, 2011
Newsletter from Room 508 January 31, 2011
Dear Families,
I hope students are enjoying the Everyday Math Online Games. If your child misplaces her login card, let me know so I can give you a copy.
NOTE: Treasures computer CDs with all the stories from the student reading textbooks are available for you to use at home on PCs or Macintosh. The CD's are interactive, can read the stories to your child. If you would like to check out a Treasures CD, please send a note with your child, or come by the classroom, and I will sign one out to you. You may check out a CD for one month at a time. You do not need the internet to use the Treasures CD.
This Week's Spelling Words:
1. whip
2. whale
3. catch
4. match
5. chin
6. chop
7. like
8. ride
9. your
10. from
We are practicing words with the "ch", "tch", "wh" and "ph" digraphs.
Our next fieldtrip is to the zoo on Friday, February 25th. More information will come home in the next few weeks.
Sincerely, Mrs. Wise
Dear Families,
I hope students are enjoying the Everyday Math Online Games. If your child misplaces her login card, let me know so I can give you a copy.
NOTE: Treasures computer CDs with all the stories from the student reading textbooks are available for you to use at home on PCs or Macintosh. The CD's are interactive, can read the stories to your child. If you would like to check out a Treasures CD, please send a note with your child, or come by the classroom, and I will sign one out to you. You may check out a CD for one month at a time. You do not need the internet to use the Treasures CD.
This Week's Spelling Words:
1. whip
2. whale
3. catch
4. match
5. chin
6. chop
7. like
8. ride
9. your
10. from
We are practicing words with the "ch", "tch", "wh" and "ph" digraphs.
Our next fieldtrip is to the zoo on Friday, February 25th. More information will come home in the next few weeks.
Sincerely, Mrs. Wise
Sunday, January 23, 2011
Newsletter, January 24, 2011
Newsletter from Room 508 January 24, 2011
Dear Families,
Literacy homework for this week is to collect at least 5 jokes for our class joke book. Students can ask family members and friends for favorite jokes. If you need help, use the internet or joke books, or make up your own! I will put all of the jokes together in a book and everyone will get a copy.
We are making sock puppets this week, and will use the puppets to act out a play titled, "Smile, Mike."
ESL (English as Second Language) First Graders will be taking the ACCESS assessment Wednesday and Thursday, January 26 and 27. This is a very important assessment, so please make sure your child is well-rested and at school on time.
I hope students are enjoying the Everyday Math Online Games. If your child misplaces her login card, let me know so I can give you a copy.
If you would like to check out a Treasures CD for your child to use at home, please send a note with your child, or come by the classroom, and I will sign one out to you. Care for the CD's the same as you do library books. You may check out a CD for one month at a time. You do not need the internet to use the Treasures CD.
Spelling Words:
1. funny
2. ride
3. hide
4. smile
5. why
6. mine
7. how
8. there
9. more
Some of this week's spelling words
are repeated from last week.
Test will be Friday.
Everyday Math Homework Note:
Included with homework this week is the Everyday Math Unit 6 Family Letter, which also includes homework help and answers. Please read it, and keep it for reference as your child works through Unit 6.
Scholastic Book Order Forms
I am sending home Scholastic book order forms today. This is a good way to add books your child can read to your family library. Also every form has at least one book offered for $1.00. Make out checks or money orders to Scholastic Book Clubs. Order deadline is next Monday, January 31st.
Dear Families,
Literacy homework for this week is to collect at least 5 jokes for our class joke book. Students can ask family members and friends for favorite jokes. If you need help, use the internet or joke books, or make up your own! I will put all of the jokes together in a book and everyone will get a copy.
We are making sock puppets this week, and will use the puppets to act out a play titled, "Smile, Mike."
ESL (English as Second Language) First Graders will be taking the ACCESS assessment Wednesday and Thursday, January 26 and 27. This is a very important assessment, so please make sure your child is well-rested and at school on time.
I hope students are enjoying the Everyday Math Online Games. If your child misplaces her login card, let me know so I can give you a copy.
If you would like to check out a Treasures CD for your child to use at home, please send a note with your child, or come by the classroom, and I will sign one out to you. Care for the CD's the same as you do library books. You may check out a CD for one month at a time. You do not need the internet to use the Treasures CD.
Spelling Words:
1. funny
2. ride
3. hide
4. smile
5. why
6. mine
7. how
8. there
9. more
Some of this week's spelling words
are repeated from last week.
Test will be Friday.
Everyday Math Homework Note:
Included with homework this week is the Everyday Math Unit 6 Family Letter, which also includes homework help and answers. Please read it, and keep it for reference as your child works through Unit 6.
Scholastic Book Order Forms
I am sending home Scholastic book order forms today. This is a good way to add books your child can read to your family library. Also every form has at least one book offered for $1.00. Make out checks or money orders to Scholastic Book Clubs. Order deadline is next Monday, January 31st.
Thursday, January 13, 2011
December 14, 2010, Fieldtrip and Winter Performance
Our class went to the Kimo Theatre to see The Nutcracker, and afterward visited the main library, downtown. That evening, our class performed The Chinese Tea Dance, part of The Nutcracker at the Helen Cordero Winter Performance. Students made hats and fans for their costumes. It was a full day, a very good day, too.
Newsletter, January 10, 2010
Newsletter from Room 508 January 10, 2011
Dear Families,
Homework going home today is due Tuesday January 18th, since we have no school on Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Junior Day.
Homework should take about 20 minutes a day, plus 20-30 minutes for reading log and book report work. Homework is practice of what students learn in school. If it consistently takes your child longer than this to complete homework, please let me know.
Students are bringing home a login and password card for Everyday Math Online Games. Students are encouraged to use the website to play and practice math skills. Go to: everydaymathonline.com to log in. If you have trouble using Firefox, try Safari or Explorer. The website address is on the back of student login cards.
Also available to families: Help your child build reading skills using a Treasures CD with all the stories from our Treasures textbooks. The CD is interactive, and will read the stories to your child. The stories can be used on book reports and reading logs. If you would like to check out a Treasures CD for your child to use at home, please send a note with your child, or come by the classroom, and I will sign one out to you. Care for the CD's the same as you do library books. You may check out a CD for one month at a time. You do not need the internet to use the Treasures CD.
This week's spelling words have
the long "a" sound.
Test will be Friday.
1. make
2. take
3. came
4. game
5. gate
6. late
7. shop
8. with
9. why
10. school
Happy New Year, Everyone!
Sincerely, Mrs. Wise
Dear Families,
Homework going home today is due Tuesday January 18th, since we have no school on Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Junior Day.
Homework should take about 20 minutes a day, plus 20-30 minutes for reading log and book report work. Homework is practice of what students learn in school. If it consistently takes your child longer than this to complete homework, please let me know.
Students are bringing home a login and password card for Everyday Math Online Games. Students are encouraged to use the website to play and practice math skills. Go to: everydaymathonline.com to log in. If you have trouble using Firefox, try Safari or Explorer. The website address is on the back of student login cards.
Also available to families: Help your child build reading skills using a Treasures CD with all the stories from our Treasures textbooks. The CD is interactive, and will read the stories to your child. The stories can be used on book reports and reading logs. If you would like to check out a Treasures CD for your child to use at home, please send a note with your child, or come by the classroom, and I will sign one out to you. Care for the CD's the same as you do library books. You may check out a CD for one month at a time. You do not need the internet to use the Treasures CD.
This week's spelling words have
the long "a" sound.
Test will be Friday.
1. make
2. take
3. came
4. game
5. gate
6. late
7. shop
8. with
9. why
10. school
Happy New Year, Everyone!
Sincerely, Mrs. Wise
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