September 21 - 25

If you would like to order books please do so by Friday, September 25. I also wanted to let you know that I have created a website that shares all of the same information as the blog just in a different format. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to get in touch with me. I would like to let you know that we will be starting our first big project next week. This will be were we take two countries and compare them. This is a lot of work for the kids, but it will be so much fun for the kids. Please keep and eye out for the students work over the next few weeks here online so that you can see what they have done. 

September 7-11

This week is already half over and we just got started! This week we will continue our work on friendly letters during our writing period. The students are working on not only writing a friendly letter, but also responding to a friendly letter.Book orders will be coming home this week. Please keep an eye out for those. They will be due back next Friday.The Habit we are working on this week is habit 3: Put first things first. this habit teaches the students that there is an order to what we do in our lives. This is easy to see in school, we do our work first then we play. This habit is one that some students can struggle with so please talk to your student about who they can show this habit and remind them if you see them forgetting. This week we are in Unit 1 Week 3 for our reading program. This week we are talking about how a pet can be an important friend. The students have some amazing thoughts and ideas about this topic. It is so much fun seeing the students become excited about what we are learning. If you have any questions please let me know. Lets all have a wonderful week. 

Class Theme Day!!

Thursday, September 3rd will be our first Class Theme Day! This day we are encouraging all students and teachers to dress in a matching color for their grade level. This is a great way to build school spirit and have some fun with the students. Second grade will be wearing purple. Please see the note coming home to today for more information. 

We have made it through the first full week!!!

We had a great first week. The students are working hard and always seem excited to be at school. The overall classroom behavior has continued to improve daily! Today we will take our first set of test. This will be done as a group so that the students know what to expect when they have to complete the test on their own in the weeks to come. 

Next Week: 

•  We will be working on the second habit which is Begin with the End in Mind. This habit teaches the students to think of the outcome and then work towards that goal. 

• We will also be getting out early on Friday, September 4th. The students will be dismissed at 1:10. Please make sure that your student knows how they are getting home if you are unable to be here at 1:10.

• You can find the spelling, vocabulary, and high frequency words at the following link - Unit 1 Week 2 or you can find them by clicking on the wonders tab on the left side of the blog. 

First Day!

What an amazing first day! This is such an wonderful group of students. We do have a large class but they all worked so hard to day and they worked so well together. This is going to be an amazing year. 

BE PROACTIVE

This week and next week we will be working on the first habit: Be Proactive. This habit helps the students realize they are in charge of themselves. WE read a story today about Sammy the squirrel and how his friends couldn't find something for Sammy to do that wasn't boring.  The student's shared that it was up to Sammy to find something he wanted to do not his friends. This would be something wonderful for you to talk with your student about over the next few days. 

Open House

If you want to know who your student's teacher will be this coming school year please plan on attending our Open House. This years Open House will be on Tuesday, August 18 from 5:00 - 6:30. We hope to see you there!!

Summer is coming to and end.

As summer is coming to and end please be aware that our supply list is at most stores. We will be having our Open House in August and that will be when your student will be able to find out how their teacher is going to be for the coming school year.