Mystery Reader #14: A Very Active Dad

 1) My favorite things to do outside are bike riding and fishing.

2) My favorite things to do inside are playing video games and watching movies.

3) My favorite foods are ice cream and pizza.

This student felt very confident that all of these clues fit his dad, and he was right!  He shared the story with us, "The Big Cheese."  We loved asking him questions about all of the activities he's interested in.  We have a group of boys that love playing video games so they had many questions about this topic.  Thanks for reading to us!

Balloon Countdown: #1 Write a Letter to a Senior

 In the last days of school we start our balloon countdown!  Each day we pop a balloon and do the activity in the balloon.  Our first balloon was to write a letter to a senior and deliver the letter.  This has always been our traditional first balloon, and it's amazing to think that the seniors now receiving letters were once the 2nd graders writing and delivering letters.  Congratulations and good luck to you seniors!

Mystery Reader #13: A Visit from Big Brother

 1) I like farming.

2) I am in a family of 6.

3) My favorite food is pizza.

This big brother must be known for his love of farming because he was a top guess right away!  He read "Secret Pizza Party," by Adam Rubin.  This was a perfect choice for him since he also loves pizza!  Thanks for stopping in to read to us and answering our questions about 4th grade!

Mystery Reader #12: A Visit from Big Sister

 1) I play a brass instrument.

2) I am near sighted.

3) I like colorful skies.

This big sister was a nice surprise for her brother.  She read the very sweet book, "The Giving Tree," by Shel Silverstein. We loved hearing your story and learning more  about 5th grade!  Thank you so much for being a mystery reader!

Ag Day

 The class loved seeing all of the animals and farm equipment at Ag Day today!  Great job high school students in your presentations!  The 2nd graders had a blast!

The Weatherman on Trial

 Last Friday we performed our play, "The Weatherman on Trial."  The class did a fantastic job! I'm so proud of all of their hard work in memorizing their lines.  Way to go 2nd graders!

Mystery #11: A Future Dentist

 1. I like to draw people.

2. I want to be a dentist.

3. I like the trumpet, but I don't play it.

The dentist clue threw off the class except for one student.  She knew that her older sister wants to be a dentist when she grows up.  It's also fun to have this former student back as a mystery reader.  She read a spin on a traditional fairytale called "The Three Little Wolves and the Big Bad Pig." Thanks for stopping in to share a story with our class!