Thursday, December 11, 2014

Math Strategies Review


Here is a link to a Twitter page that a few Strategic Design members posted about our class this morning! We were having such a great time learning about all the ways to add numbers :)

Sunday, November 23, 2014

Super Student Week 13


Carter was our Super Student for week 13. He is a very bright student who offers so many unique ideas to our classroom. He is a lover of books and has a great time sharing about what he is reading. He enjoys coming to class to learn with a smile on his face. He is a Super Student!

Super Student Week 12


Bree was our Super Student for week 12. She is a very fun and energetic student. She always has a smile on her face and really is a great help in the classroom with others. She is a positive girl who loves to learn. She is a Super Student! 

Super Student Week 11


This week's Super Student was Gabriel. Gabriel is a caring student who is very determined and loves gaining new friendships. He is full of great ideas and loves sharing them. We love having him in our class this year!

Friday, November 14, 2014

Sunday, November 2, 2014

Super Student Week 10


Jasmeet was our super student for last week. She is a very positive and helpful student! She is very creative and always has great ideas to bring to the classroom discussions. We are very thankful that Jasmeet is in our class this year. She is truly a Super Student!

Changing Matter with Paper Planes



We had so much fun learning about changing matter with making our very own paper planes! The students were amazing a designing their paper planes. Here are some pictures of us testing our planes!










Communities Project

Here are a few pictures from the communities building project! Some kids still need to have their picture taken with the whole group so more pictures will be coming soon! :)






Sunday, October 26, 2014

Super Student Week 9


Our "Super Student" for this week was Brett. He is such a fabulous student in our classroom. He is a funny and intelligent 2nd grader. He is a great friend to others and always gives 110% in class. He truly is a "Super Student!"

Super Student Week 8


Our super student for this week was Sophie. She is such a bright student and is full of great, creative ideas. She is a super helper in the classroom and always has a smile on her face. We love having her apart of our class this year. Yay Sophie!

Tuesday, October 7, 2014

Super Student Week 7


Joshua is our Super Student for this week! He is a very bright student and is driven to succeed in all of his work. He loves sports and he does a great job being friends with others and is  a good example for all of his classmates. Joshua is a Super Student! 

Super Student Week 6


Anjali is a our Super Student for week 6! She is a very sweet and caring student. She has great ideas to share with the class. Anjali is helpful and always has her thinking cap on. She is a Super Student! 

Tuesday, September 30, 2014

Super Student Week 5


Boland was our Super Student for last week! He is such a bright student and the students believe he one of the kindest students in the class. Boland comes prepared to share his ideas each day and definitely has some thoughts to share about his favorite football team, TCU! :) We enjoy having Boland in our class and we can wait to see what great ideas he continues to share with us!

Tuesday, August 5, 2014

2014-2015 School Year

Hello!

Welcome to a new school year! I am excited to share this year with you all in learning and exploring in our 2nd grade classroom. I hope you continue to follow our journey this year with us! :) Stay tuned for new post to come in the next few weeks!

-Ms. Allemier

Monday, June 2, 2014

Summer Resource Guide

Here is a summer resource guide in case you are in need of anything over the summer break:

Summer Resource Guide 2014

Mental Health Emergency – OPEN 24 hours 7 days a week – 940-381-9965
MHMR of Denton County- Psychiatric Triage Clinic
2509 Scripture, Suite 100
Denton, TX 76201
Lewisville Medical Center Emergency Services – 972-420-1000
Texas Health Resources Flower Mound Emergency Services-469-322-7100


Low or no cost counseling – appointments required
Youth and Family Counseling – 972-724-2005
CCD/Family Tree Counseling – 800-382-5328 (English) 800-972-3416 (Spanish)
MHMR of Denton County – Help line – 1-800-762-0157

Mental Health Assessments and inpatient/outpatient programs
The Excel Center of Lewisville – 972-906-5522
Seay Center of Plano- 972-981-8300
University Behavioral Health Denton – 940-320-8100

Substance abuse assessments and treatment
The Right Step – 855-543-9194
Viveri (Richardson) Waterford (Flower Mound) 866-439-0355
Phoenix House (offer scholarships to help offset costs to those with little/no insurance)
888-286-5027
Watch Dog Solutions – drug testing – 800-972-2054







Community Resources – Community events, counseling/crisis intervention, basic needs
WATCH  (Wellness Alliance for Total Childrens Health) Coalition of Denton County/Cook Children’s
MHMR of Denton County- 1-800-762-0157
CCA of Lewisville- 972-221-1224
Salvation Army of Lewisville – 972-353-9400

Group Counseling
1.  Tiffany Smith Counseling 214-405-4030 or tiffany@heartyourfamily.com
·       Girl Talk – Middle School Self Esteem group – Wednesdays 2pm beginning June 11th
·       Chaotic Emotions – High School Anxiety Depression group –Wednesdays at 3pm beginning June 11th
·       My Healthy Relationships – Teen group – Thursdays at 4pm beginning June 19th
·       Girl Power – High School Self Esteem group – Thursdays 2pm beginning June 19th
·       Courage to Change – Substance Abuse group for teens – Mondays 7pm beginning June 6th
·       Parent and Child Behavioral group – For families with Elementary aged children with behavioral problems – Thursdays 5pm beginning June 19th
·       Making and Keeping Friends for Girls – Social Skills group for elementary school girls – Thursdays at 4pm beginning June 12th
·       ¨Making and Keeping Friends for Boys – Social Skills group for elementary school boys – Mondays at 2pm beginning June 12th
·       Healthy Happy Me – Day camp for elementary school children – June 23rd- June 27th 9am-12pm


2. Lori Vann Counseling – 214-270-6966 or http://www.lorivanncounseling.com/17.html
Self injury group for girls –  see website or call for details
Caregivers support group  see website or call for details

3. Gooden Counseling – 972-318-9272
·       Girls’ “SAS” Group
      • (Social Anxiety & Shyness in Middle School)
      • (Social Anxiety & Shyness in High School)
·       Boys’ Social Skills & Transition Group
      • (9-12 year old males)

·       ABC’s of Wellness: Assertiveness, Boundaries, & Communication
      • (High School Girls)

·       Surviving My Parent’s Divorce!
      • (Middle School & High School Boys and Girls)

    • Parenting Skills Training
(Positive Parenting Skills & Strategies to Increase Effectiveness)

4. Living Perspective Counseling -972-539-7373
On- going groups for adolescents – see website or call for details


5. Journey to Dream group -  214-738-2989 jessica@journeytodream.com - FREE
On-going group for kids age 14-18  - Thursdays 4pm
Held at First United Methodist Church of Lewisville

6. Grant Halliburton Foundation Peer Support Group – 214-456-2416 - FREE
Two location options/days/times – call or see website for details

*** Lewisville ISD does not endorse any provider. The above information is provided for informational purposes only. 




Monday, May 12, 2014

Story Trails

We had so much fun doing these story trails with How Groundhog's Garden Grew! The students worked so hard to put important details from the story on their paper and have their classmates walk along their trail to see what the story was all about! How cool!






Field Day

WOW! What fun we had at Field Day this year! Here is a little sneak peak of all the fun we had: