Second Grade

Dear Parents,                                                               Thursday, February 9, 2012

Last week the Groundhog saw his shadow.  We will see if the prediction of six more weeks of winter holds true.  Make sure your child has appropriate clothes for whatever the weather might be.

CLASSROOM NOTES:

Class Supplies:  Thank for all the donations.  Feel free to donate items whenever you want.

Book Orders:  New book orders were sent home last week.  Please have your order in by February 16, 2012.  I have selected more catalogs online and only sent home a couple.  Remember when you order books we automatically get free class points that I use to order books for our classroom library.

Book It: February forms went home last week.  This includes the “Monthly Minutes Calendar” and “A Super Reader’s Book Review”.  Make sure you have both forms at home and are completing them. Your child’s goal should be at least 400 minutes each month.  That is 20 minutes 5 nights a week. Please take this opportunity to have your child read to you, you read to them and discuss what has been read.  February forms are due by March 1.  If you finish the forms early, please hand in.

Science Fair:  Science Fair will be the week of April 9^th this year and it is mandatory to participate in second grade. All topics must be submitted by today, Thursday, February 9^th.  It is important to have a variety of collections on display so the sooner you submit your topic to me the better.  I may ask you to choose a new topic if there are already a couple of students with your topic.  Projects are not to be brought in until Monday, April 9^th after school and may be taken home Thursday, April 12^th.  Projects from last year may not be resubmitted!  Judges will award a ribbon for Best of Show and Honorable Mention.  I will also grade the projects but this is separate from the judges.

Chinese New Year Celebration:  Our class had a wonderful time celebrating the Chinese New Year last Friday. Thank you to Ms. Brown for organizing all the activities. Thank you to Ms. LaFontaine, Mr. Lynch and Ms. McFarland for coming in and helping out.  The kids had a great time and learned a lot in the process.

Valentine’s Day: The class will celebrate Valentine’s Day on February 14^th with a little party in the afternoon (2:30-3:30).  Students will exchange valentines at that time. We will make Valentines Bags at school so don’t worry about sending in any type of container. If you would like to send in a special treat for your child to share with the class that would be fine.  I have a sign up on the back board.

Important Dates:

February 10, 2012:  Fundraiser Dress Down Day $1.00

February 17 and February 20, 2012:  No School for Students

February 24, 2012:  CREW

Weekly Homework:  Attached handout Syllable and Repeating Pattern.  Due by next Thursday, February 16, 2012.   Remember to continue collecting items for your Science Fair Topic. Continue working on Hundreds Day Project due February 22, 2012.

Best Wishes,

Mrs. Simpson

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Dear Parents,                                                               Thursday, February 2, 2012

Courage will be the character virtue we emphasize during the month of February. The class was “courageous” and did a great job singing their January song in front of the entire school during our last Monthly Celebration!  Great Job!

CLASSROOM NOTES:

Class Supplies:  It is mid-year and we are in need of some class supplies.  We could use: plastic spoons, Kleenex, disinfectant wipes, paper towel, pencils, glue sticks, healthy kidsJ.  I don’t know where it all goes either but we are running low on these items.

Book Orders:  New book orders were sent home today.  Please have your order in by February 16, 2012.  I have selected more catalogs online and only sent home a couple.

Book It:  January Book It forms were due on Wednesday, February 1, 2012. I handed out coupons yesterday to everyone who turned their form in.  February forms went home yesterday.  This includes the “Monthly Minutes Calendar” and “A Super Reader’s Book Review”.  Make sure you have both forms at home and are completing them. Your child’s goal should be at least 400 minutes each month.  That is 20 minutes 5 nights a week. Please take this opportunity to have your child read to you, you read to them and discuss what has been read.  February forms are due by March 1.  If you finish the forms early, please hand in.

Computer Help:  I am in need of a parent volunteer to come in every Wednesday from about 2:00-3:30 to help with computers.  Please let me know if you are able to volunteer.

Spelling:  I was amazed at how well the class wrote their dictation sentences last week.  This will continue for the remainder of the year.  Sentences will consist of basic words that students should be able to spell correctly.  Capitalization and punctuation must be correct along with all words spelled correctly in order to receive 100%.  Keep up the great work!

Science Fair:  Science Fair will be the week of April 9^th this year and it is mandatory to participate in second grade. All topics must be submitted by Thursday, February 9^th.  It is important to have a variety of collections on display so the sooner you submit your topic to me the better.  I may ask you to choose a new topic if there are already a couple of students with your topic.  Projects are not to be brought in until Monday, April 9^th after school and may be taken home Thursday, April 12^th.  Projects from last year may not be resubmitted!  Judges will award a ribbon for Best of Show and Honorable Mention.  I will also grade the projects but this is separate from the judges.

Chinese New Year Celebration:  Our class will participate in a Chinese New Year Celebration, tomorrow, on the afternoon of February 3^rd.  Lian Brown’s mom has graciously offered to organize a fun filled afternoon for the class.  There is a sign up sheet in the back for volunteers to help run the various stations.  Please sign up if you are able to help out. I still need 2 parents to help!

Valentine’s Day: The class will celebrate Valentine’s Day on February 14^th with a little party in the afternoon.  Students will exchange valentines at that time and I have attached a class list to assist with names. We will make Valentines Bags at school so don’t worry about sending in any type of container. If you would like to send in a special treat for your child to share with the class that would be fine.

Important Dates:

February 3, 2012: Donuts with the Dean and Chinese New Year Celebration

February 10, 2012:  Fundraiser Dress Down Day $1.00

February 17 and February 20, 2012:  No School for Students

February 24, 2012:  CREW

Weekly Homework: We have begun multiplication…please complete the attached math handout.  You may keep the multiplication chart at home. Due by next Thursday, February 9, 2012.   Please remember to submit your Science Fair Topic. Continue working on Hundreds Day Project due February 22, 2012.

Best Wishes,

Mrs. Simpson

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Dear Parents,                                                               Thursday, January 26, 2012

Third marking period began Tuesday.  You should receive your child’s report card in the mail soon.

CLASSROOM NOTES:

Book It:  January Book it forms are due by Wednesday, February 1, 2012. This includes the “Monthly Minutes Calendar” and “A Super Reader’s Book Review”.  Make sure you have both forms at home and are completing them. Your child’s goal should be at least 400 minutes each month.  That is 20 minutes 5 nights a week. Please take this opportunity to have your child read to you, you read to them and discuss what has been read.  If you finish the forms early, please hand in.

Computer Help:  I am in need of a parent volunteer to come in every Wednesday from about 2:00-3:30 to help with computers.  Please let me know if you are able to volunteer.

Spelling:  Beginning tomorrow students will have two dictation sentences as part of their spelling test.  Sentences will consist of basic words that students should be able to spell correctly.  Capitalization and punctuation must be correct along with all words spelled correctly in order to receive 100%.

Science Fair:  Science Fair will be the week of April 9^th this year and it is mandatory to participate in second grade. All topics must be submitted by Thursday, February 9^th.  It is important to have a variety of collections on display so the sooner you submit your topic to me the better.  I may ask you to choose a new topic if there are already a couple of students with your topic.  Projects are not to be brought in until Monday, April 9^th after school and may be taken home Thursday, April 12^th.  Projects from last year may not be resubmitted!  Judges will award a ribbon for Best of Show and Honorable Mention.  I will also grade the projects but this is separate from the judges.

Chinese New Year Celebration:  Our class will participate in a Chinese New Year Celebration on the afternoon of February 3^rd.  Lian Brown’s mom has graciously offered to organize a fun filled afternoon for the class.  There is a sign up sheet in the back for volunteers to help run the various stations.  Please sign up if you are able to help out.

Valentine’s Day: The class will celebrate Valentine’s Day on February 14^th with a little party in the afternoon.  Students will exchange valentines at that time and I have attached a class list to assist with names. We will make Valentines Bags at school so don’t worry about sending in any type of container. If you would like to send in a special treat for your child to share with the class that would be fine.

Important Dates:

January 27, 2012: CREW

February 3, 2012: Donuts with the Dean and Chinese New Year Celebration

February 10, 2012:  Fundraiser Dress Down Day $1.00

February 17 and February 20, 2012:  No School for Students

Weekly Homework: Attached math handout due by next Thursday, February 2, 2012.   Please remember to submit your Science Fair Topic. Begin working on Hundreds Day Project due February 22, 2012.

Best Wishes,

Mrs. Simpson

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Dear Parents,                                                               Thursday, January 12, 2012

Just a reminder that January 18^th is the last day of the marking period.  We will dismiss at 11:40 am. 

CLASSROOM NOTES:

Book It:  January Book it forms are due by Wednesday, February 1, 2012. This includes the “Monthly Minutes Calendar” and “A Super Reader’s Book Review”.  Make sure you have both forms at home and are completing them. Your child’s goal should be at least 400 minutes each month.  That is 20 minutes 5 nights a week. Please take this opportunity to have your child read to you, you read to them and discuss what has been read.  If you finish the forms early, please hand in.

Blue/Gold/White Points:  Please make sure and turn in the form with any points.  I will update the points on the report cards. 

Computer Help:  I am in need of a parent volunteer to come in every Wednesday from about 2:00-3:30 to help with computers.  Please let me know if you are able to volunteer.

Book Orders:  January book orders were sent home last week.  You may either order online or send a check to school (made out to Scholastic) with your order.  All orders are due by January 18, 2012.

Spelling:  Beginning 3^rd marking period students will have two dictation sentences as part of their spelling test.  Sentences will consist of basic words that students should be able to spell correctly.  Capitalization and punctuation must be correct along with all words spelled correctly in order to receive 100%.

Science Fair:  Science Fair will be the week of April 9^th this year and it is mandatory to participate in second grade.  I have attached the second grade page for your information.  I will begin writing down your topics on Tuesday, January 24th.  All topics must be submitted by Thursday, February 9^th.  It is important to have a variety of collections on display so the sooner you submit your topic to me the better.  I may ask you to choose a new topic if there are already a couple of students with your topic.  Projects are not to be brought in until Monday, April 9^th after school and may be taken home Thursday, April 12^th.  Projects from last year may not be resubmitted!  Judges will award a ribbon for Best of Show and Honorable Mention.  I will also grade the projects but this is separate from the judges.

Chinese New Year Celebration:  Our class will participate in a Chinese New Year Celebration on the afternoon of February 3^rd.  Lian Brown’s mom has graciously offered to organize a fun filled afternoon for the class.  There is a sign up sheet in the back for volunteers to help run the various stations.  Please sign up if you are able to help out.

Important Dates for the New Year:

January 13, 2012: Dress Down Day $1.00

January 18, 2012: Last Day of 2^nd marking period. ½ Day 11:40 Dismissal

January 19, 20 and 23: No school for students

January 26, 2012:  Monthly Celebration

January 27, 2012: CREW

Weekly Homework:  No weekly homework.  Take this time to work on Science Fair.

Best Wishes,

Mrs. Simpson

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