Spelling

I have retested the kids and restructured the groups. Students did not bring home lists today because Mrs. Nicolai and I were trying to see if we had similar groups. If we had similar groups, we were hoping to split them up amongst our 2 classrooms to provide more one on one time with teachers. I will be sending the new lists home either tomorrow or Wednesday. We will be starting word sorts and new activities at school, so the test will not be til NEXT Friday, February 17th. I just wanted to give you all a heads up. I'll keep you posted!

Football Friday

In celebration of one of my favorite days of the year, Superbowl Sunday, the class will be asked to either support one of the teams playing in the big game on Sunday or any football gear!  In case you are unaware...The New York Giants and The New England Patriots are playing to be the top team.  But, you may be like me and be a die hard Lions fan.  I will be sporting my Honolulu blue tomorrow.  Have your child show their spirit by wearing some football gear to help us have some Football Fun tomorrow!  :0)

Spelling This Week

Due to just getting back into the swing of things, students all have "Winter Words" as their spelling words this week.  I retested all the kids again to see where they all are and I am in the process of grading them and re-evaluating groups.  We will be back on track next week.  Some students may or may not change groups, but they will know if they made that change.  Thanks for your understanding!!

LOVE Project Homework Update

This note will be coming home on Monday, but I wanted to give you a heads up.

The L.O.V.E. Project that was sent home on Monday can seem very overwhelming to both the students and the parents. We really want the students to take time and really think of nice things to say about their classmates. We don’t want vague comments like Suzy is nice. We want sentences that state why Suzy is nice. For example, Suzy is a nice friend because she plays with me at recess. OR Suzy is a good person. She helps me with my work when I need help. Please help your child come up with some very thoughtful messages.

With that being said, we have decided to hold off on a homework packet for next week. Please use the time to make the L.O.V.E. Project special and meaningful. The due date of this project is Monday, February 6^th. Thanks!!

Have a great weekend!

Book Orders!

Don't forget...We are back on track and have a book order out.  Please order by Monday, I will try to finalize it Tuesday.  Thanks so much.  Just in case you forgot, here is how to do the online ordering.  It's so easy and we get a free class book with every order!  :0)

www.scholastic.com/bookclubs    Class activation code: GYT28

Michelle Proper
2nd Grade Teacher
Switzer Elementary
michelle.proper@uticak12.org
Check out our NEW website!!!
www.mrsproper5.blogspot.com

 

WOW! Time Flies!

Well, it's hard to believe, but the 2 months home with little Miss Emily have flown by for me. I will be returning to work next Wednesday. This is very bittersweet for me. I miss my other 25 boys and girls, but I know that I am going to miss my little peanut, too! I know it will be an adjustment, but I know after a few days, we'll all be back in the routine and swing of things again.

I wanted to thank you all for your understanding and support throughout my time off. It has been a long road to bringing Emily home and I enjoyed every minute with her...well, not the screaming minutes! :0) just kidding!

I wanted you to know that Miss Doyle will be sending home book orders tomorrow, so the website is already set. I don't have the info to log in here at home, but look out for the note coming home tomorrow.

Report cards will be coming home on Tuesday, so please be sure to look out for them in your child's STAR folder.

Here are some new pictures of Emily. I will see you all soon!

AWESOME GIVEAWAY!!

I LOVE Christina Bainbridge! She has a lot of great ideas that I love! She is hosting a HUGE giveaway at her blog. Check it out! It ends tomorrow morning!!!!