Notes For Parents
Parents: Your child brought home a spelling bee list last week (week of April 26). Please have your child review the words. We have had a few "sample" spelling bees in the classroom to help prepare the students. There will be three students chosen per team/grade for the final spelling bee which will be held towards the end of May.
About the Teacher
My name is Mrs. Ruth Beltran and I have been teaching second grade at FFA for four years. I previously taught first grade in Macon, Georgia for seven years and kindergarten for ten years in Bear, DE. I have a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education. I have also taken several Master level classes in education. One goal I have for the near future is to go back to school to become a Reading Specialist.
I really enjoy teaching elementary school and think it is very rewarding especially when a student says, "I understand now. I think I am getting it!"
In my spare time, I enjoy walking and bike riding with my husband. I also like watching cooking shows in hopes that it will help improve my culinary skills!
Contact the Teacher
Please feel free to contact me by phone or email:
email: rbeltran@ffa.k12.de.us
phone: 302-324-8901 extension 234
Specials Schedule
Our Specials Schedule is changing for the Third Trimester starting Monday, March 1.
Monday: *P.E.* (See note below.)
Tuesday: Handwriting and Etiquette
Wednesday: Spanish
Thursday: Music
Friday: No Special class
*For P.E. class, students must wear the P.E. uniform which consists of FFA logo P.E. shirt or FFA logo shirt, logo sweatpants or logo shorts and sneakers.
Upcoming Tests, Quizzes and Projects
In ELA we are reading the story The Art Lesson and reviewing reading strategies. In English we just completed a unit on adjectives and now we are learning about grammar and mechanics. We continue to do writing prompts trying to add more detail to writing pieces and remembering to use proper punctuation and capital letters to begin sentences.
In mathematics we are learning about time and clocks. We just recently finished two chapters about money and using money.
For Social Studies we are learning about Trading Places(economics) and how we depend on each other. In Science we are enjoying doing investigations and learning about soil.
Class News
Multi-cultural was the week of April 26 and it was quite a success! We learned many interesting facts about Haiti from some wonderful books from the public library and gathering information from the Internet. Also many families sent in delicious food from many cultures for us to enjoy. Thank you families for the time, effort and expense you gave in order to make these delicious meals possible!
Links
Please visit the following links:
www.spellingcity.com ( spelling word games and activities)
www.eduplace.com (reading and math activities and graphic organizers)
www.doe.k12.de.us (State of Delaware website for DSTP samples and helpful educational information)
Classroom Rules and Expectations
- Listen carefully.
- Follow directions.
- Work quietly and do not disturb others who are not working.
- Respect others. Be kind with your words and actions.
- Respect school and personal property.
- Work and play safely.
Homework
Homework should be complete, neat and turned in when it is due. Homework is emailed daily so if your child is absent, homework should be turned in when your child comes back to school.