This Week's Words

Here are the spelling words for the week.

List

Due to some more absences, we are trying for the picture tomorrow...Keep your fingers crossed!

Christmas is in the air!

Tomorrow, Monday, December 14th, I am planning on getting the student pictures by the Christmas tree. I wanted to do it last week, but we had quite a few kids absent. Hopefully everyone will be healthy and in school tomorrow. I just wanted to let you know that the students are allowed to bring in any Santa hats, reindeer headbands or any other Christmas gear they may have so that our picture turns out festive.

Also, be on the look out. Students wrote letters to Santa and they were sent to the North Pole. Every student's letter had their address on it, so you should be getting a special letter back from the "big guy!"

Don't forget, the Christmas party is scheduled for next Monday, December 21st at 1pm. All students should bring in an activity book with colored pencils, crayons or markers for the party. Please make sure this gifts are wrapped. Thanks so much!

Reminder

Just wanted to remind everyone that tomorrow is hat day.  Wear your Santa hats or your favorite sports team.  Students who wear hats are asked to bring in $1 donation to PTO.  Thanks for your support!
 

OH MY!

Parents beware!  Students have started cursive today.  You could've heard a pin drop when I was instructing them how to form the correct cursive l.  Please do not allow your child to write in cursive until all the letters have been taught.  All students will be working towards earning their Cursive License.  These will be distributed after all letters have been taught.  They are sooooo excited!!  

New Scoop and Spelling Words

Here is the latest Scoop

I have also included the new spelling words in the Look, Say, Spell, Cover, Write, Check form. This is a great way for students to practice their words. All you need is a manila folder cut into thirds, like the example...

Or you can simply use a sheet of paper to cover up the words as the students write them. Your child has practiced how to do this and will know what to do when they see the paper. Thanks for your cooperation!

List A

List B

Friendly Gym Shoe Reminder

Mrs. Crum informed me that we have a problem of remembering to wear gym shoes to gym. Please remember that we have gym on Fridays and to please make sure your child has tennis shoes. With winter coming and boot season here, Mrs. Crum said she will not allow students to participate in gym activities with boots. (They make the floor too slippery.)

I spoke with the second graders about their responsibility to remember their gym shoes, but wanted to relay the message to you as well. Thanks for your help!!

**Also, with boot season here. Students are more than welcome to leave a pair of slippers here at school to wear in the classroom. **

Updates

We are doing quite a few charity donations at school right now. We have the mitten tree, Toys for Tots and the canned food drive. All of these will end next Thursday, December 10th.

We have Santaland on Monday, December 7th from 12:15-12:45.

We still have some tags left on our giving tree. If you are able and you would like your child to pick a tag, I need a signed note with the amount you would prefer to spend. Thanks for your help and cooperation! All gifts need to be delivered to the class by December 14th so they can reach their destination by Christmas.

We have one more book order for the year. If you wish to order books, I need them turned in no later than Monday, December 7th. I will be ordering them on Monday to ensure delivery before Christmas break. If you want your gifts to be a surprise or if they are Christmas gifts, please let me know and I will notify you when they arrive.

Lastly, on the calendar, I wrote the Christmas party will begin at 1:30, we will instead begin at 1pm on Monday, December 21st.

Letters to Noah

A few weeks ago we learned about a boy living in South Lyon who had terminal cancer. He wanted to receive Christmas cards because Christmas is his favorite holiday. I asked the students if they would want to help Noah out and they all were ecstatic. Here are some pictures of the students making this poor boy's wish come true!

Hat Day!

Oops! I almost forgot, tomorrow is hat day. $1 donation will go towards Santaland.

Christmas Gifts!

The students have already made one of their gifts for you this past week. If you have not done so already, please send in $6 for your child's special gift that they have made for you by Monday, November 30th! Thanks so much!!

Publishing Party

Reminder!! Our first ever publishing party is scheduled for tomorrow at 10 am. This is an exciting time for students to show off their writing expertise! If you are able to bring a snack, please let me know. REMEMBER, we have nut allergies, so please be aware. Thanks for your understanding. We are all looking forward to showing off our writing!

Book Order

This month's book order is due this Friday, November 13th.  This is a great idea for Christmas presents.  You are more than welcome to order online also.  It's easy and for every book ordered online, Scholastic will donate a book to our classroom library.
 
www.scholastic.com/parentordering
Class user name:  mrsproper
Password: Room5

Thanks!

 

Spelling Words

Here are this week's spelling words.

List A
List B

Starting next week, I will no longer upload the lists. Instead I will upload a copy of the Look, Say, Spell, Cover, Write, Check. This is a strategy the students use at school to help them learn their words that is very useful. I encourage you to use the strategy at home!

Eisenhower Boys Baseball Camp

Eisenhower is having a K-6 Boys Baseball Camp on December 6th from 9-1. The cost for this camp is $45. I tried to upload the form, but was unable to. If you are interested in signing your child up, let me know and I'll get you a form!

Reminders...

Next Monday, October 26th, the plant projects are due. Please make sure your child brings their completed project and article in to share. These will be on display for a few weeks!

Monday we will also be having our pumpkin math day. If you volunteered to help, please be at school by 1:30 with a decent sized pumpkin. The festivities (and messiness) will begin at 1:45. We will be in the science room.

Friday, October 30th, we will be celebrating Halloween. From 8:45-9:30 the students will come to the gym to watch their SUPER HERO teachers challenge students to the SUPER HERO OLYMPICS. Students will be allowed to purchase tickets this Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at lunch for their chance to be one of the students selected to challenge the teachers. From 9:30-10:30 the students will celebrate Halloween in the classroom and at 10:30 the annual Switzer Halloween parade will begin. Don't forget FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30th IS A HALF DAY!!

Please remember that we do have peanut allergies. If your child eats peanut butter for breakfast, please make sure they wash their hands before coming to school. Also be very cautious and read the labels with any Halloween treats.

Thank you to all the October birthdays for helping make our birthday celebrations so wonderful. Check out the link for great birthday ideas if you are stuck!

Red Ribbon Week

Next week is Red Ribbon Week. Red Ribbon Week is the oldest and largest drug prevention campaign in the country. We will be helping to show our support by having spirit days next week.

Monday- STAY IN THE GAME- BE DRUG FREE--Wear sports/team apparel
Tuesday- DRUGS GIVE YOU THE BLUES--Wear blue (school apparel, blue ribbon shirts are great!)
Wednesday- BEING DRUG FREE IS NO SWEAT--Wear sweats or warm ups
Thursday- I CAN, YOU CAN, WE CAN BE DRUG FREE-- Bring in a can or box to donate
Friday- DON'T BE TRICKED, DRUGS ARE NO TREAT- Wear your costume to school

Please have your child show their spirit and their support for being drug free by wearing the theme for each day. Thanks for your support!

Plant Project

The plant project is due on Monday, October 26th. If you need any of the items, they are linked below. Remember your plant should have a special adaptation that no other plant has ever had before! Have fun with this!!

Final Copy Form
Rubric
Brainstorming

New Spelling Words

Here are the new words for the week.

List A
List B

New Spelling Words

Here are the new spelling words for the week.
List A
List B

Students brought home their first big homework project, their Plant Project. I will post some pictures to give you an idea of some past plants that were discovered tomorrow. Have fun with it. Projects are due Monday, October 26th.

Thank you!!

We have celebrated two birthdays so far this month. They were both a success and didn't include sugary sweets. The kids loved the Halloween pencil goodie bags on Friday and loved the glow sticks and snack. Thank you for your cooperation. Here is the copy of the Birthday Celebration Sheet that was handed out at Open House. Thanks again!!

New Words and October calendar

Here are this weeks spelling words:

List A
List B

Here is the calendar for October as well. It includes all the happenings and also the helpers for the month.

** Tomorrow is Tiger's Day! Have your child dress in Tiger's gear to show their support! **

Rescheduled....

Since I went home sick on Friday, the Germs science test is postponed til Monday, October 5th. Also individual bi-weekly notes will go home next week as well. Thanks for your understanding!

New Spelling Words--Week 2

Here are the spelling words for the week.


List A


List B

Important Info

Here are some important hand outs that went home this first week.

September Calendar

Second Grade Supply List

WELCOME!

Hello and welcome to the new blog! I hope you use this site to help you find out new information about the classroom, as well as see how much fun we are having!

The first full week was a success! Please don't forget, Open House, is this Thursday, September 24th beginning at 7 pm. I hope to meet you all there!