First Wednesday of the Year!

Now that we are settling into our first week of school, we started our first math lessons!  Today we focused on problem solving and numbers and operations (addition and subtraction).  We also had a chance to share The Rainbow Fish and work on a book report as a class.  The book report was on the moral of the story.  Ask them what the moral of the story was!

After lunch, the students had their first Spanish session with Mrs. Borgmann.  Ask them about Nacho!

They also got a chance to start their All About Me book--look for this to come home in the coming weeks!

Reminders:

Gym shoes:  If your child hasn't brought their gym shoes to school yet, please send them by the end of the week.  Mr. Haynes starts them off in the gym pretty early so he can get their fitness testing done, so they are needed ASAP!

Computer Use Form:  Please make sure you go over this with your child, sign it, have them sign and date it, and bring it back soon.  I'd like all of these returned by the end of the week.
Hot Lunch:  Hot lunch order forms for September are due THIS FRIDAY, September 2.

First Full Day

We got more into the swing of things today with our first full day of school.  I wouldn't be surprised if your 2nd grader needs a nap this afternoon--I know I will need one!  :)  

The students took a tour of their desk, becoming more comfortable with where things are and what tools they have to work with.  They also took a math placement test.  This test does not go towards their grade--it is simply a tool I use to better understand where each student is starting the year in math.  

The students also learned about our classroom procedures, including how to check out books from our classroom library.  We did a tour of the classroom and we talked about the jobs--ask your child if they have a job this week!

Some students had the chance to do their STAR test, which will give them their AR levels.  We will (hopefully) finish everyone's STAR test by the end of the week!

The students also had their first P.E. session with Mr. Haynes today.  Ask them what they did!

Computer Use Form:  We went over the computer use form.  This form needs to be signed by the student, their legal guardian, and returned before the student can use the computer lab.  Please return this by the end of the week.

First Day as Second Graders!

Today was the first day of school and it went so quickly!  We started off with chapel, led by Mr. Haan.  Ask your child what he talked about (a reminder for them: Olympics)!  Then we had a short time in the classroom to get acquainted with each other and with our desks.    The students got their mail and checked out their first homework sheet.  Here's what you need to know:

Hot Lunch Forms:  Hot lunch forms went home today.  They are due THIS FRIDAY (September 2), so it is a quick turn around this time!

Yellow Homework Sheet:  Your child is bringing home their first homework sheet with their reading log, memory work, etc.  This week, the reading log is EXTRA CREDIT.  I am encouraging the students to practice doing the 20 minutes of reading and getting their log signed, but there is no consequence if they forget this week.  

Memory Work:  There is not spelling list this week, but we will be having a memory work test on Friday.  The memory work is on their yellow sheet.  Our memory work tests are fill-in-the-blank and are given first thing in the morning on Fridays.

Getting to Know Mrs. Picker Event!

Click here for information about an event that I will be doing in place of home visits this year!  I hope to see you there!