Habitats!

Ok, so for some clarification, we are studying habitats this week and next week (along with last week) in science.  Each class has chosen a habitat to build.  My class will be building the ocean.  Mrs. Peppard's class is building the desert, Mrs. Lockerman's class is building the temperate (seasonal) forest, and Mrs. Durard's class is building the rain forest.

Your child will be assigned a part of the ocean to build.  They must work on this at home, as well as in class because we just do not have the extra class time to do it all here.  On Friday, we will have some computer lab time for them to do some research on their assigned part of our habitat.  Any additional research that could be done at home would be an exceptional help, as well.

Next week, October 6-10, is a four day week, as Oct. 10 starts our Fall Break.  So, our plan is to do a more in depth writing assignment on the ocean on Monday (Oct. 6), spend Tuesday and Wednesday (Oct. 7-8) constructing our habitat out on the wall in the hallway outside of our classroom, and spend science time on Thursday (Oct. 9) swapping classes to talk about the habitat each class built.

Now, for grades...

Your child will receive 3 grades from this project.  First, they will be graded on the building and index card writing of their assigned part of our habitat.   Second, they will be graded on their participation of the entire assignment.  And  finally, they will be graded on our writing assignment that we do on Monday.  So, please let me be clear--if your child does NOT build their assigned part of our habitat and have it turned in to me on Monday, October 6, they will receive a 0 in the gradebook for both their part AND participation.  That's two 0's in the gradebook.  That will reflect heavily on their science grade.  So it is very important that this is done and turned in to me in a timely manner (MONDAY, OCTOBER 6!)

I have attached a copy of the habitat letter that was sent home on Monday.  If you have any other questions, please call me, email me, or leave a note in your child's folder.

Thank you!

Science Fair Letter

This is just a reminder that the science fair is NOT required.  I will however be giving your child two additional 100's in science for completing it, provided all of the steps of the scientific method are followed.  I apologize for that second letter not coming home today (9/30).  It will, however, be in your child's folder tomorrow (10/1).  

Weekly Newsletter (September 29-October 3)

Please remember to study your spelling and vocabulary words each night and read your story! There will be a reading, language, spelling, and science test on Friday!

Grandparent's Day

Don't forget: our Grandparent's Day celebration is this Thursday, September 18 from 8:00-8:45.  Invite your grandparent's to come and share this day with us!

PTO Meeting

This is just a reminder that we have a PTO meeting tomorrow night at 6:30.  Our wonderful 2nd graders will be performing at this meeting, so please try and attend.  They have all been working very hard on their songs for this performance!  Hope to see you there!

Book Fair

It’s BOOK FAIR week!

Come and visit the book fair this week, 

September 15-19.  

You can also send money with your child to school and they can visit the book fair at some point during the day.   

Fundraiser

This is just a reminder that the fundraiser order forms AND money are due on Thursday, September 11.  There will also be a reminder in your child's folder on Tuesday.  

Thanks!

Weekly Newsletter (September 8-12)

Additional Info:

*Read your story and study your spelling and vocabulary words EVERY NIGHT!

*Don't forget to do your homework!  

*We will also be doing our Discovery Ed. testing this week.  I will let you know when I find out the definite dates.  

New Lunch Time

Parents,

I wanted to make you aware that our lunch time has changed.  We now go to lunch from 11:30-12:00.  Please know you are welcome to eat lunch with your child any time!

Timed Doubles Test

Parents,

Please practice adding doubles with your child this week.  On Friday, there will be a two minute timed test for all of the doubles up through 10.  I have added the ones to be studied below.

1 + 1 = 2

2 + 2 = 4

3 + 3 = 6

4 + 4 = 8

5 + 5 = 10

6 + 6 = 12

7 + 7 = 14

8 + 8 = 16

9 + 9 = 18

10 + 10 = 20

Thanks!

Weekly Newsletter (September 1-5)

Here is this week's newsletter.  (Finally!  This four day week has thrown me off!)

Remember to study the spelling words and the vocabulary words.  There will be a test on Friday.  Also, remember that the optional homework assignment is due by Friday for two punches on the HOT card.  

Highlights Note

Parents,

You've probably already seen the two notes from Highlights magazine in your child's folder (thank you to those who have already signed and returned them!).   This is just a reminder that you do not have to buy these magazines.  All I need is for everyone to have them signed and returned by Friday, September 5, and then I'll fill out the form and Highlights will provide free stuff for our classroom.  You may see these periodically throughout the year.  Please, don't feel any obligation to buy these.  (Although Highlights is great reading for kids!  And you do get a great price for it through these offers!)  All I need is your signature so I can turn them in and get some cool and FREE stuff for our room.