December 12 - 16, 2011

NEWS FOR PARENTS:

***DECEMBER 16th ~~HALF DAY~~ WE WILL RELEASE AT 12:30 P.M.!  Students will not bring bookbags this day.

***Christmas Holidays:  December 19 through January 2nd***

This is the week we've all looked forward to!  Mrs. Boyer's class will have lots of fun coming up...  Read below for a list of activities:

*There will be NO regular lessons this week.  Students will not have weekly Reading, Spelling, or Language tests on Thursday and Friday.  We will enjoy good Christmas literature, such as "An Alabama/Auburn Christmas," "Bubba the Red-Nosed Reindeer," "The Night Before Christmas," and "The Gingerbread Baby."  

*Students will learn to play Christmas music using handbells.  This is always the highlight of our week :o)

*Tuesday, December 13th, is "Mr. Magorium Day!"  You may wear your pajamas with SHOES!  We will watch the Christmas movie and enjoy popcorn with hot chocolate with marshmallows. 

*BREAKFAST WITH SANTA is on Thursday, December 15th at 9:45!

*Our class Christmas Party is after Breakfast with Santa and P.E., which will be around 11:20.  We have planned food for students only... PLEASE send all requested items that morning.  Thank you so much for your help!

I hope each and every one of you and your families have a beautiful, blessed and fun-filled Christmas Season!  Enjoy time together with family members!

**Important information for you! We cannot accept any checks without MY NAME and YOUR PHONE NUMBER. Thank you for helping me keep up with this by putting these two things on every check you write.  I appreciate your help so much!

Mark your calendars for the next PTA meeting on January 10th when the Red Pods will perform. 

STUDENT OF THE WEEK:  Katherine

December 5 - 9, 2011

NEWS FOR PARENTS:

**Important information for you!  A reminder was sent to you on Friday regarding checks written to the school.  We cannot accept any checks without MY NAME and YOUR PHONE NUMBER. Thank you for helping me keep up with this by putting these two things on every check you write.  I appreciate your help so much!

Penguin Patch Holiday Shoppe ---- Our class will shop today, December 5th.

Coosada Choir Christmas program is this Tuesday night, December 6th.

Mark your calendars for the next PTA meeting on January 10th when the Red Pods will perform. 

**CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS:  December 19 - January 2**  
 

Student of the Week:  

November 14 - 18, 2011

NEWS FOR PARENTS:

Thank you, parents, for notebook paper, ink cartridges, and more cleaning supplies!  You are wonderful, and I personally appreciate your help so much.  The best part is seeing the look on your child's face as he or she brings donations to class... It gives them such a feeling of pride to contribute!

Holiday pictures - November 15th.


Thanksgiving Holidays - November 21st - 25th

We are still accepting new PTA memberships throughout the year!

**Important notice:  This year, Thanksgiving lunch will be served to students and teachers only.  We will not be taking reservations.  CES students will celebrate Thanksgiving on November 17th.

Student of the Week:  

Monday, November 7, 2011 ~~~Message to My Parents!

Thank you to those of you who have sent paper, and to one parent who sent wipes and disinfectant spray along with a black 901 HP cartridge!  It's so wonderful to ask and receive, especially during these difficult economic times... I appreciate you all very much.

November 7 - 10, 2011

NEWS FOR PARENTS:

**Can you help?  Our class is in need of ink for our classroom printer!  We need HP 901, black and tricolor.   

Friday, November 11th is Veteran's Day---- We are out of school!


Holiday pictures - November 15th.


Thanksgiving Holidays - November 21st - 25th

We are still accepting new PTA memberships throughout the year!

Join us for MATH NIGHT on November 8th!  Pizza will be served at 5:30, and Math Games in your child's class begin at 6:00 p.m. Many of you have returned your "YES" form letting us know to plan for you.  

**Important notice:  This year, Thanksgiving lunch will be served to students and teachers only.  We will not be taking reservations.  CES students will celebrate Thanksgiving on November 17th.

Student of the Week:  Jackson

October 31 - November 4, 2011

NEWS FOR PARENTS:

**Can you help?  Our class is in need of ink for our classroom printer!  We need HP 901, black and color.  I will be placing an order later this year, which will carry us through May.  Thank you so much for always helping our class :^)

We are still accepting new PTA memberships throughout the year!

Join us for MATH NIGHT on November 8th!  More information coming soon...

**Important notice:  This year, Thanksgiving lunch will be served to students and teachers only.  We will not be taking reservations.  CES students will celebrate Thanksgiving on

November 17th.

October 24 - 28, 2011

NEWS FOR PARENTS:

RED RIBBON WEEK ~~ October 24th - 28th
**See the letter sent home for each day's activities!

**Costume Parade -- Friday, October 28th!  Please..... NO SCARY COSTUMES! This is a time of fun for children, so we request costume characters that are not frightening to children :^)

NOTE! ***Written questions on the Reading Selection Test will now count as part of the grade, and students will be required to write complete sentences.  The teacher will provide a "sentence starter," and students will complete the sentence.   

Student of the Week:  Roberto 

October 17 - 21, 2011

NEWS FOR PARENTS:

Bookfair is October 17th - 21st!  

First Nine Weeks Report Cards ~~ Thursday, October 20th ~~ SIGN and RETURN ALL PAPERS!

GOTCHA Week ~~"Space Walk" will be Friday, Oct. 21th :^) 

RED RIBBON WEEK ~~ October 24th - 28th 

**Costume Parade -- Friday, October 28th!  Please..... NO SCARY COSTUMES! This is a time of fun for children, so we request costume characters that are not frightening to children :^)

NOTE! ***Written questions on the Reading Selection Test will now count as part of the grade, and students will be required to write complete sentences.  The teacher will provide a "sentence starter," and students will complete the sentence.  

October 17 - 21, 2011

NEWS FOR PARENTS:

Bookfair is October 17th - 21st!  

First Nine Weeks Report Cards ~~ Thursday, October 20th ~~ SIGN and RETURN ALL PAPERS!

GOTCHA Week ~~"Space Walk" will be Friday, Oct. 21th :^) 

RED RIBBON WEEK ~~ October 24th - 28th 

**Costume Parade -- Friday, October 28th!  Please..... NO SCARY COSTUMES! This is a time of fun for children, so we request costume characters that are not frightening to children :^)

NOTE! ***Written questions on the Reading Selection Test will now count as part of the grade, and students will be required to write complete sentences.  The teacher will provide a "sentence starter," and students will complete the sentence.   

READING

Day One - Monday - Our new story is "Turtle's Race with Beaver."

Day Two -- Tuesday

Day Three - Wednesday

Day Four  - Thursday - Online Selection Test and written portion. *Remember new information about writing complete sentences!

Day Five - Friday - Spelling and Language Tests

LANGUAGE/SPELLING

This week we are learning about plural nouns and the rules we use to help us.

MATH

We will practice identifying odd and even numbers, and will introduce "rounding."

SOCIAL SCIENCE

Students are studying different types of environments/habitats, and the animals that live there.

October 12 - 14, 2011

NEWS FOR PARENTS:

Bookfair is October 17th - 21st!  

First Nine Weeks Report Cards ~~ Thursday, October 20th

GOTCHA Week ~~"Space Walk" will be the week of Oct. 17th :^) 

RED RIBBON WEEK ~~ October 24th - 28th 

**Remember to read plans for this week in Reading, Spelling, and Language! 

Students will have the opportunity to do an "Ancestors Report" to be completed and returned no later than Wednesday, October 12, 2011.  This report is in your child's Apple Binder, and includes directions on a separate piece of paper. Parents, please help your child learn about yourselves, grandparents, and great-grandparents, date of birth, birthplace, and interesting facts.  You may write this information for your child on the sheet provided.  There are two parts to this report---the written portion to give to me, and the oral portion, which is to be able to share facts with classmates.  Please do not hesitate to email me if you have any questions!  I am looking forward to learning more about your families.

elaine.boyer@elmore.k12.al.us 



NOTE! ***Written questions on the Reading Selection Test will now count as part of the grade, and students will be required to write complete sentences.  The teacher will provide a "sentence starter," and students will complete the sentence.  You will see this change on Reading tests starting last week, Oct. 7th.

October 3 - 7, 2011

NEWS FOR PARENTS!


**Please make sure you read about scheduling, testing, and stories for the next two weeks.  Day Four, this Thursday, will include all tests for this week's story.  Friday will be Day One for the next story.  See instructions below under "Reading/Spelling."

**We are encouraging you to join our PTA!  If our class has 50% join, Mrs. Boyer will plan a very special treat.... We only have TWO members as of today.  If we can get SEVEN more families to join for $10.00 apiece, then LOOK OUT!  I'm ready to bring on the surprise :^)


PTA Membership------------ 2



**PARENTS!  Important note about Accelerated Reading and Classworks computer programs.  Since our school is testing Classworks, which involves reading and math activities online, we will not have time for every student to take an AR test every day.  We are working hard to find a way to balance both programs.  Thanks for your support... And yes, students need to keep reading those books at home!







Student of the Week:  Trey 

September 26 - 30, 2011

*NEWS FOR PARENTS

**We are encouraging you to join our PTA!  If our class has 50% join, Mrs. Boyer will plan a very special treat.... We only have TWO members as of today.  If we can get SEVEN more families to join for $10.00 apiece, then LOOK OUT!  I'm ready to bring on the surprise :^)


PTA Membership------------ 2

**THANK YOU for your hard work and support of our cookie dough sale!  Our class collected more than $400.00.  This year has been the BEST cookie dough fundraiser EVER!


**PARENTS!  Important note about Accelerated Reading and Classworks computer programs.  Since our school is testing Classworks, which involves reading and math activities online, we will not have time for every student to take an AR test every day.  We are working hard to find a way to balance both programs.  Thanks for your support... And yes, students need to keep reading those books at home!


STUDENT OF THE WEEK:  Matthew

September 19 - 23, 2011

NEWS FOR PARENTS:  

*We do SO appreciate your support of our Cookie Dough Fundraiser... This money is very important in helping our school and classrooms. Money is due September 21. Thank you!

**Don't forget!! PTA Membership - $10.00. We have two members representing our class.


*Fall Pictures - September 21

 

**STUDENT OF THE WEEK:  Alana

September 13 - 17, 2011

**NEWS FOR PARENTS


*Students must be in the classroom before the tardy bell rings at 8:00!  We are doing so much better.


*Remember to put your child’s name, “E. Boyer” and lunch number on checks. Send ALL money for lunch on Mondays. Put money in a zip bag or envelope. Thank you to those who do this every time :^)


*Please join our PTA!!! We need YOU. Membership is $10.00.  We have two members from our class.
*We do SO appreciate your support of our Cookie Dough Fundraiser...  This money is very important in helping our school and classrooms.  Thank you!

STUDENT OF THE WEEK:  Raegan

September 7 - 9, 2011

**CLASSROOM NEEDS: Please keep our class in mind if you are at Walmart or Office Depot.  During this year we will need HP 901 printer cartridges in Black and Color for the classroom printer.  It is wonderful to have a printer/copier in our room for small numbers of copies to be made!

**NEWS FOR PARENTS

*Students may NOT be dropped off at school until 7:30 a.m.
*Remember to put your child’s name, “E. Boyer” and lunch number on checks. Send ALL money for lunch on Mondays. Put money in a zip bag or envelope.

*Please join our PTA!!! We need YOU. Membership is $10.00. Hopefully we can all join on payday… your teacher is!  Membership Drive is through the month of September. 

*We are so thankful for an active PTA at Coosada Elementary!!!

*Cookie Dough Fundraiser begins Sept. 7th

*PTA Meeting on Sept. 13 at 6:00 p.m.  Pizza will be sold at 5:30 (proceeds benefit Yellow Pod teachers).

*FALL PICTURES:  September 21th

*Shaved Ice Dates - Sept. 9, Sept. 23, Oct. 6, Oct. 25.

***First GOTCHA party is the end of September.... More information coming.  EARN THOSE GOTCHAS!!

**STUDENT OF THE WEEK: Lilli (same as last week)

August 29 - September 2, 2011

**CLASSROOM NEEDS: Please keep our class in mind if you are at Walmart or Office Depot.  During this year we will need HP 901 printer cartridges in Black and Color for the classroom printer.  It is wonderful to have a printer/copier in our room for small numbers of copies to be made!

**NEWS FOR PARENTS

*Students may NOT be dropped off at school until 7:30 a.m.
*Remember to put your child’s name, “E. Boyer” and lunch number on checks. Send ALL money for lunch on Mondays. Put money in a zip bag or envelope.

*Please join our PTA!!! We need YOU. Membership is $10.00. Hopefully we can all join on payday… your teacher is!  Membership Drive is through the month of September. 

**Our PTA very generously deposited $100 in each teacher's school account from money raised at last year's Spring Fling!  They also purchased a sound system which has been installed in the cafeteria.  This will greatly improve our school programs and meetings.  We are so thankful for an active PTA at Coosada Elementary.

*GOTCHA Kickoff for students was last Friday!   First GOTCHA party will be soon!

*September 5th---- Labor Day ---- School Holiday

*Parent Report Night is Tues., Sept. 6th, from 1:00 to 7:00 p.m. You will receive confirmation by Wednesday, August 31th.

*Cookie Dough Fundraiser begins Sept. 7th

*PTA Meeting on Sept. 13 at 6:00 p.m.  Pizza will be sold at 5:30 (proceeds benefit Yellow Pod teachers).

*Shaved Ice Dates - Sept. 9, Sept. 23, Oct. 6, Oct. 25.

**STUDENT OF THE WEEK:  Lilli

August 22 - 25, 2011

**CLASSROOM NEEDS:  Thank you for everyone who has generously donated requested items to our classroom!  We appreciate you so much!

**STUDENT OF THE WEEK:  Hope

First Week!

We are almost finished with our first week of school!  Students have all been very busy learning so many new things.  Mrs. Boyer's Good Apples are developing into a really great crop!  As time goes by, we will continue to adjust to being second graders :^)

**Parents, please make sure that you see and initial the Behavior Calendar every night.  It is your child's responsibility to give it to you, and to make sure it is signed.  We will be earning "GOTCHAs" before too much longer, and look forward to our first GOTCHA party. 

**Don't forget to send in $5.00 to go toward the cost of Accelerated Reading... Thank you so much for sending back all the many papers that had to be signed during the first week!  A few students had to get another copy of some important paperwork.  Please sign and return those by Friday.

**PTO should be sending out some information very soon... I encourage you to join and help support our school.

**I am so happy to have your family as part of our Coosada Family!  We are off to a great start this year.  Watch for next week's updates beginning Monday morning on this blog.

Welcome to Our Class!

It's that time again!  We will be having Open House on Thursday,
August 11, at 6:00 p.m.  Below is your copy of everything we will go over that night.  Please refer back to this anytime you have questions, or email me at
elaine.boyer@elmore.k12.al.us

Open House PowerPoint 

Thursday, August 11, 2011

Welcome to Second Grade!

About Mrs. Boyer

I grew up in Montgomery and graduated from Huntingdon College with a degree in Christian Ed. and Music. After several years of teaching piano lessons at home, I went back to Auburn Montgomery and received a Masters Degree in Early Childhood Education. This is my 18th year teaching, 13 of which were in 3rd grade.

Randy and I have been married for 32 years. Our daughter, Lauren, and her husband, Scott Nickerson, live in Valencia, California with their 3 year old daughter, Sarah Grace.   Kevin and his wife, Jordyn, live in Montgomery with their 3 month old baby girl, Madilyn Grace, "Maddie." We also love our church family at Mt. Hebron Baptist, and stay involved with many activities there. My hobbies include playing classical music, reading, and needlework. I am so thankful for the blessings of a wonderful family, and look forward to getting to know each of you better this year!

What can I expect in 2nd Grade?

There are a lot of changes that take place in 2nd grade. In the following slides we will discuss some of these things. My goal as classroom teacher is to prepare your child for curriculum demands and standardized testing that takes place when your child goes to 3rd grade.

Grading

Students will receive grades in the following subjects:

*Reading--- 30% tests/70% daily grades

*Math---50% tests/50% daily grades

*Grammar/Spelling--- 70% Grammar/30% Spelling

Social Science

Computer---No Grades--- We are using "Classworks" for Math and Reading practice

Handwriting

Conduct ---- No Grades--"Comment Lines" on Report Card

*These subjects have weighted grades.

Grading Scale

A----100-90

B-----89-80

C-----79-70

D-----69-60

F---59 and below

Reading Street

Our reading series is set up on a 5 day cycle. This means that we will spend 5 days on each story.

Day 1--- We will introduce the story, the target skills, the spelling words, and the grammar skill.

Day 2--- We will read the story in small groups/skills

Day 3--- We will reread the story/practice skills

Day 4--- We will have our Reading Selection Test

Day 5--- We will have our Spelling and Grammar Tests

*** When we have holidays the tests will not be on Thursdays and Fridays!

Math Matters!!

We will be working on timed speed drills each nine weeks. Students will be given an assessment each week and the top score for the nine weeks will be taken as a grade.

1st nine weeks--- 50 addition test/3 minutes

2nd nine weeks---100 addition test/ 5 min. and

25 subtraction practice/2 min.

3rd nine weeks---50 subtraction test/3 minutes

100 addition review/5 minutes

4th nine weeks---100 subtraction test/5 minutes

100 addition review/5 minutes

We also have county Math Tests: Basic Knowledge; Mid-Quarter; Quarter Benchmark; and Cumulative Review

How to be a "Super Speller"!

Practice writing spelling words on Day 1, Day 2, Day 3, and Day 4 and discuss what the special sounds are in each word. Blend the sounds to sound out the word.

Have your child do his/her spelling homework as assigned!

We are required to give 5 dictation sentences on the weekly test. During the first semester, one point is counted off for each mistake up to five points. During the second semester, if a student makes one mistake, the whole sentence is counted incorrect.

***Hint: These sentences will incorporate the previous week’s spelling words with basic sight words and word wall words.

Classroom Discipline

Praise and "Gotchas" are given for good behavior. Students who make the right choices will often get to visit "The Apple Basket!" We also have a "Friday Treat" for those who have only one or no warnings/checks on the clipboard.

We have three main rules to remember: Respect others, respect yourself, and respect property. Students receive three warnings (checks) for a particular behavior. After that point, the student will receive a "Minor Behavior."
Behavior will be documented every day on the "Behavior Calendar" and sent home in your child’s APPLE binder for you to see and SIGN each night! This is our way of communicating with each other and having your child be held accountable for his/her actions—whether they be good or bad.
I consider the "Behavior Calendar" to be treated as a homework assignment… Again, this is part of learning to be responsible!

Homework
Spelling and Math homework should not exceed 30 minutes per night. (Handbook p. 21)
Day 1--- (Mon.) Read story/ Write spelling words (3 times)
Math **Homework page/Practice facts
Day 2--- (Tues.) Reread story/write Spelling words
Math **Homework page/Practice facts
Day 4--- (Thurs.) Practice spelling words
Math **Homework page/Practice facts
**Homework is excused with a parent’s written note due to illness or family emergency…
**Workbook pages are assigned when a Math skill needs reinforcing at home. We check it together the next day.

Information Packet
Please complete ALL papers that need your signature this evening and place in the folder on your child’s desk.
All other information sheets you may take home and read. This presentation and the Monday newsletter will be part of Mrs. Boyer’s blog. You will find a "Parent Communication Tool" letter in the information packet. By completing this form, I will know who does not have computer access and needs a paper copy of the newsletter.

What is an "Apple" Binder?

Applying Perfect Practical Lessons Everyday

An Apple Binder is your child’s take home binder. It’s purpose is to keep communication with parents open, and to teach your child organizational skills and responsibility. It will include a front pocket for parent information (to keep OR return to me), labeled sheet protectors for rules/signed contract, behavior calendar, homework, Family Times (reading information), and the unit spelling list. Your child will also need a clear pencil pouch to hold any money (snack/lunch) or notes from you.

*All money should be in a sealed envelope or zip bag with your child’s name and what the money is for written on the outside. Put info on checks!

Communication
You MUST send a note for every absence within 3 days. After that, I cannot change an unexcused absence on the computer.
You MUST send a written note for car or bus changes. The office will take calls ONLY in case of an emergency!  If I do not receive a note, then your child will do what he/she normally does in the afternoon.
You can reach me several ways if you have any questions or concerns:
School Telephone: 285-0273
E-mail: elaine.boyer@elmore.k12.al.us
Coosada Website: mycoosada.com
Blog – http://mrsboyersgoodapples.blogspot.com
**There will be no printed newsletters unless you do not have a computer.

CES Handbook*Arriving and Departing – p. 5 (Pick up on time!!!)
*Tardies – p. 6
*Check-In, Check-Out – p. 7
*Graded Work – Take Home Folder – p. 8
*STI Home – p. 8
*Behavior – p. 13
*Dress Code – p. 14
*Lunchroom – p. 16 Read carefully!
*Snack/Juice – p. 17 – (Correct change by 8:00)
Final Thoughts….
Put 5-digit # on bookbag – very important! New students will receive numbers Monday.
School Messenger (calling service) will let you know about school closings, etc. We must have correct phone numbers in our computer system.
Check Handbook for changes this year.**Students may be dropped off at 7:30 AM. Teachers are not here before that and your child will be alone. Tardy bell rings at 8:00.
Send lunch checks on Mondays or Tuesdays only.  Include your child's name, lunch #, and E Boyer. 

Accelerated Reading -  $5.00 payable to CES Library

Join our PTA! $10.00 per family. Our class appreciates your help.

Happy Summer Vacation!!!

Have a safe and wonderful summer break!  Don't forget to:

***READ, READ, READ!
***WORK ON ADDITION, SUBTRACTION, AND MULTIPCATION FACTS!
***HAVE LOTS OF FUN, AND GET READY TO BEGIN SCHOOL IN AUGUST :^)

Remember Mrs. Boyer's favorite quotes:
"Character is who you are when no one else is watching you."
"Always do your best, in everything you do."
"I will always love you.  Don't forget to come see your second grade teacher!"

Please email me during the summer and in the coming school year...
elaine.boyer@elmore.k12.al.us

I LOVE YOU ALL<3

May 23 - 26, 2011

ATTENTION ALL PARENTS!

HONORS DAY: Monday, May 23rd, 8:15 - 9:00.  Leave your food in the classroom and find your seat in the gym.  We will come back, change clothes, and enjoy our delicious brunch!  Afterwards, you may check out in the classroom.  

 
GOTCHA WATER GAMES!  Tuesday, May 24th.  Time TBA. Students must have 5 GOTCHAS.  *Wear clothes that can get wet (shorts, T-Shirt, tennis shoes). NO bathing suits, please!  Bring a TOWEL and CHANGE OF CLOTHES :^)  More information for students coming.

On Wednesday, May 25th, you may bring your favorite board game!  We will sign autograph books on Tuesday. 

Last day for students is May 26th!  We will release car riders the last day of school at 12:30.

 

May 16 - 20, 2011

CHOIR CONCERT! May 17th - SEHS Gym - Choir members, be there at 6:30.  Concert at 7:00 p.m.


FIELD DAY: May 18th, 1:30 - 2:15.  ***THANK YOU for three parent volunteers who will help our groups!!!

HONORS DAY: Monday, May 23rd, 8:15 - 9:00. You will receive a letter regarding our brunch after the program :^)

GOTCHA WATER GAMES!  Tuesday, May 24th.  Time TBA. Students must have 5 GOTCHAS. 
*Wear clothes that can get wet (shorts, T-Shirt, tennis shoes).  Bring a TOWEL and CHANGE OF CLOTHES :^)  More information for students coming.

Last day for students is May 26th!  We will release car riders the last day of school at 12:30.

May 9 - 13, 2011

PLEASE READ ANNOUNCEMENTS BELOW CAREFULLY... MAY IS A BUSY MONTH!


Teacher Appreciation Week was the best I've ever experienced... Saying "Thank You" just is not enough!

DEADLINE FOR RETURNING PICTURES OR MONEY IS MAY 12TH!

CHOIR CONCERT!  May 17th - SEHS Gym - Time TBA

FIELD DAY:  May 18th.  ***I need two parents to volunteer to help... Would you send a note in writing to let me know if you'd be willing?  Thanks so much.

HONORS DAY: Monday, May 23rd at 8:15. You will receive a letter regarding our brunch after the program :^)

Last day for students is May 26th!

May 2 - 5, 2011

PLEASE READ ANNOUNCEMENTS BELOW CAREFULLY... MAY IS A BUSY MONTH!

THANK YOU to all parents who sent paper towels, Germ-X, wipes, tissues... I sent a little request letter home yesterday, not knowing that today was a special "SUPPLY" day during Teacher Appreciation Week!  Well!  I had no idea.......  You have been so generous, and I thank you  :^)

We received TWO black ink cartridges today... Let me add that to my "thank you " list!

DEADLINE FOR RETURNING PICTURES OR MONEY IS MAY 12TH!

TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK: May 2nd - 5th. See letter sent home by our PTA.

HONORS DAY: Monday a.m., May 23rd. Time to be announced. You will receive a letter regarding our brunch for that morning. **Brunch will be for parents and students :^)

April 25 - 29, 2011

PLEASE READ ANNOUNCEMENTS BELOW CAREFULLY... MAY IS A BUSY MONTH!

HELP:  We still need tissues and paper towels.  Thank you to parents who have sent other supplies such as pencils, baby wipes, and Lysol wipes.  We appreciate you SO much :^)


**If you would be willing to help with ink cartridges for the classroom printer, the number for black and tricolor is HP 901. Thank you for always helping our classroom!

PROGRESS REPORTS come home this Thursday.  Please sign it and attached Promotion Form, then return to me.


FIELD TRIP:
*April 29th -- Fieldtrip to Airport Road Intermediate to visit 3rd grade and tour the school. Parents, you may meet us at ARIS and take the tour with your child.

DIBELS testing for our class:  Tuesday, May 3rd.

TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK:  May 2nd - 6th.  See letter send home by our PTA.

*SPIRIT PACK MONEY FOR FIELD DAY DUE BY May 4th!

HONORS DAY:  Monday a.m., May 23rd.  Time to be announced.  You will receive a letter regarding our brunch for that morning.  **Brunch will be for parents and students  :^)

April 18 - 22, 2011

Good Friday Holiday----- Friday, April 22nd.

Reading, Spelling, and Language Tests will be on Thursday, April 21st.


***HELP!  We are almost out of Kleenex tissues, paper towels, and pencils.  We are completely out of Clorox or Lysol wipes… Can you help us during the last weeks of school?  Thank you SO much!!

**LAST DAY FOR CHECKS AT CES IS APRIL 21st!! Cash only after that date, please.

**If you would be willing to help with ink cartridges for the classroom printer, the number for black and tricolor is HP 901. Thank you for always helping our classroom!

FIELD TRIPS:
*April 20th---Fieldtrip to Ace Bowling (GOTCHA reward party!) 9:00 - 2:00.
*Parents will drive and meet us there. If your child rides the bus to Ace Bowling, he or she will ride back with us. If you want your child to ride in your car to meet us, then your child must be signed out in the office and becomes "yours' for the rest of the day! :^)

*April 29th -- Fieldtrip to Airport Road Intermediate to visit 3rd grade and tour the school. Free!
Parents may drive to the school and meet us to tour with your child.  Approximate time:  8:15 - 9:15 a.m.

*Yearbooks are still available for purchase!  $18.00

April 11 - 15, 2011

***CLASSROOM NEEDS: We need more Clorox/Lysol wipes, baby wipes, paper towels, and pencils. This should carry us through to the end of the year!  THANK YOU to the three parents who already sent Lysol wipes and pencils :^) 


**LAST DAY FOR CHECKS AT CES IS APRIL 21st!!  Cash only after that date, please.

**If you would be willing to help with ink cartridges for the classroom printer, the number for black and tricolor is HP 901. Thank you for always helping our classroom!

FIELD TRIPS:
*April 12th---- PTA Meeting with Yellow Pods performing. Pizza at 5:30.


*April 15th---Fieldtrip to SEHS for "Beauty and the Beast" Cost is $1.00.

*April 20th---Fieldtrip to Ace Bowling (GOTCHA reward party!)  9:00 - 2:00.
*Parents will drive and meet us there.  If your child rides the bus to Ace Bowling, he or she will ride back with us.  If you want your child to ride in your car to meet us, then your child must be signed out in the office and becomes "yours' for the rest of the day!  :^) 

*April 29th -- Fieldtrip to Airport Road Intermediate to visit 3rd grade and tour the school. Free!

April 4 - 8, 2011

***CLASSROOM NEEDS: We need more Clorox/Lysol wipes, baby wipes, paper towels, and pencils.

**LAST DAY FOR CHECKS AT CES IS APRIL 21st!!


**If you would be willing to help with ink cartridges for the classroom printer, the number for black and tricolor is HP 901. Thank you for always helping our classroom!

**April 9, 2011 - MUSTANG STAMPEDE AND SPRING FLING! See April PTA Newsletter  that came home last Friday. Fun for the whole family :^)

--7:30 a.m.  5K Registration
--8:30 a.m.  5K Run begins
--9:30 a.m.  1 Mile Fun Run begins
--10 a.m. - 2 p.m.  Spring Fling activities


**We need cupcakes..... LOTS of cupcakes for our Cupcake Walk booth at  the Spring Fling!  Letter will come home this week.  Thanks for your help.

*April 12th---- PTA Meeting with Yellow Pods performing. Pizza at 5:30.

*April 15th---Fieldtrip to SEHS for "Beauty and the Beast" Cost is $1.00.


*April 29th -- Fieldtrip to Airport Road Intermediate to visit 3rd grade and tour the school.  Free!

March 28 - April 1, 2011

CLASSROOM NEEDS: We need more Clorox/Lysol wipes, baby wipes, paper towels, and pencils.


**Mrs. Boyer finally bought a new printer that works!! If you would be willing to help with ink cartridges, the number for black and tricolor is HP 901. Thank you for always helping our classroom!


CHOIR Field Trip: Friday, April 1st. 

**April 9, 2011 - SPRING FLING! 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Vendor Booths available for $25 - contact Patti Foshee if interested. We need LOTS of volunteers!


GOTCHA Bowling Field trip: Make sure to send your field trip form and $10.00 soon! We will go to Ace Bowling on Wednesday, April 20th. Parents who are going with us will be signing a chaperone page very soon!


**2011 - 2012 CES PTA Board: If you are interested in serving on the PTA Board, please contact Patti Foshee (patti.foshee@gmail.com). Your service is needed :^)

March 21 - 25, 2011

Welcome Back!  Hope you have had a fantastic Spring Break! 

CLASSROOM NEEDS: We need more hand sanitizer, paper towels, and pencils.

**Mrs. Boyer finally bought a new printer that works!! If you would be willing to help with ink cartridges, the number for black and tricolor is HP 901. Thank you for always helping our classroom!

CHOIR Field Trip:  Friday, April 1st.  Return field trip forms to Ms. Kingsmore :^)

**April 9, 2011 - SPRING FLING! 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Vendor Booths available for $25 - contact Patti Foshee if interested. We need LOTS of volunteers!



GOTCHA Bowling Field trip:  Make sure to send your field trip form and $10.00 soon!  We will go to Ace Bowling on Wednesday, April 20th.  Parents who are going with us will be signing a chaperone page very soon!

**2011 - 2012 CES PTA Board: If you are interested in serving on the PTA Board, please contact Patti Foshee (patti.foshee@gmail.com). Your service is needed :^)

March 7 - 11, 2011

SPRING BREAK is next week, March 14 - 18!

CLASSROOM NEEDS:  We need more hand sanitizer, paper towels, and pencils.   
**Mrs. Boyer finally bought a new printer that works!!  If you would be willing to help with ink cartridges, the number for black and tricolor is  HP 901.  Thank you for always helping our classroom!

GOTCHA Party is this Friday afternoon  :^)

**April 9, 2011 - SPRING FLING! 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Vendor Booths available for $25 - contact Patti Foshee if interested. We need LOTS of volunteers!


**2011 - 2012 CES PTA Board: If you are interested in serving on the PTA Board, please contact Patti Foshee (patti.foshee@gmail.com). Your service is needed :^)

February 28 - March 4, 2011

READ ACROSS AMERICA WEEK/DR. SEUSS' BIRTHDAY
February 28 - March 4, 2011  **See activities below:

*Monday:  Cat in the Hat Theme-- Hat Day-- Wear Dr. Seuss T-Shirts
*Tuesday:  I Am Not Going to Get Up Day - Pajama Day - Guest Readers
                 **Reading Night - Pizza at 5:30 - Reading begins at 6:00 - Bookfair
*Wednesday: Wacky Wednesday - Wacky Clothes Day
*Thursday - Fox in Sox Day - Silly/Mismatched Socks
*Friday - Oh the Thinks You Can Think Day - Dr. Seuss Costume Parade.

***Our parade theme is "Fox in Sox!"  We will wear crazy socks on our hands and feet, with blue jeans and a Dr. Seuss shirt from any year or a red shirt.
**April 9, 2011 - SPRING FLING! 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Vendor Booths available for $25 - contact Patti Foshee if interested. We need LOTS of volunteers!

**2011 - 2012 CES PTA Board: If you are interested in serving on the PTA Board, please contact Patti Foshee (patti.foshee@gmail.com). Your service is needed :^)

February 21 - 25, 2011

**February 24 - Spirit Night at Chuck E. Cheese, Eastern Blvd., Montgomery 3 p.m. - 9 p.m. Be sure to purchase everything at the cash registers (including tokens). CES PTA receives 15% of all purchases through the registers. Tokens purchased through machines will not be included in the 15%.


Reading Night is Tuesday, March 1st - PTA will serve pizza at 5:30, and reading activities will begin at 6:00.



**April 9, 2011 - SPRING FLING! 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Vendor Booths available for $25 - contact Patti Foshee if interested. We need LOTS of volunteers!



**2011 - 2012 CES PTA Board: If you are interested in serving on the PTA Board, please contact Patti Foshee (patti.foshee@gmail.com). Your service is needed :^)

February 14 - 18, 2011

THANK YOU to all parents who have helped so much with the PTA performance and by sending all the goodies for our Valentine's Day treat!

**February 24 - Spirit Night at Chuck E. Cheese, Eastern Blvd., Montgomery 3 p.m. - 9 p.m. Be sure to purchase everything at the cash registers (including tokens). CES PTA receives 15% of all purchases through the registers. Tokens purchased through machines will not be included in the 15%.


**April 9, 2011 - SPRING FLING! 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Vendor Booths available for $25 - contact Patti Foshee if interested. We need LOTS of volunteers!

**2011 - 2012 CES PTA Board:  If you are interested in serving on the PTA Board, please contact Patti Foshee (patti.foshee@gmail.com).  Your service is needed  :^)

February 7 - 11, 2011

**Valentine's Day information is in the apple binder today!
We will exchange Valentine cards and have our special snack on Monday, February 14th.  Email if you have any questions... elaine.boyer@elmore.k12.al.us
 

**February 10th - Thursday night - PTA, 6 p.m.  BLUE PODS PERFORMING!
Pizza served at 5:30 for $1.50/slice or $8 for whole pizza 


**February 24 - Spirit Night at Chuck E. Cheese, Eastern Blvd., Montgomery    3 p.m. - 9 p.m.  Be sure to purchase everything at the cash registers (including tokens).  CES PTA receives 15% of all purchases through the registers.  Tokens purchased through machines will not be included in the 15%.

 **April 9, 2011 - SPRING FLING!  10 a.m. - 2 p.m.  Vendor Booths available for $25  -  contact Patti Foshee if interested.  We need LOTS of volunteers!

January 31 - February 4, 2011

DATE CHANGES that affect our school calendar!

*February 10: PTA meeting... Blue Pods performing!
*February 21: A regular school day. This is our makeup day for bad weather recently.


"Animal Research Project" --- Due Date: Presentations will be Friday, Feb. 4th! Second graders need to know how to do an "at-home" project in preparation for third grade. Do not hesitate to email me with any questions.

***Valentine's Day letter will come home this week! 

January 24 - 28, 2011

DATE CHANGES that affect our school calendar!
*February 8:  PTA meeting has been rescheduled to February 10.  Blue Pods performing.
*February 21:  A regular school day.  This is our makeup day for bad weather recently.

**See this site for "Snowflake Bentley."  Real pictures of actual snow crystals taken by Wilson Bentley.  Absolutely beautiful!  I hope your family will enjoy this website.
http://snowflakebentley.com/WBsnowflakes.htm

 *Remember special updates regarding changes in grading for second semester Spelling tests. All words still count 5 points each. Dictation sentences are worth 5 points, too. One mistake on a dictation sentence is -5 points. Remember to practice words missed on each test, because those words will often be seen in the next week's dictation sentences!

"Animal Research Project" letters come home today.  Due Date:  Presentations will be Friday, Feb. 4th!  Second graders need to know how to do an "at-home" project in preparation for third grade.  Do not hesitate to email me with any questions.....  My letter to you explains all the details  :^)

January 18 - 21, 2011

**See this site for "Snowflake Bentley."  Real pictures of actual snow crystals taken by Wilson Bentley.  Absolutely beautiful!  I hope your family will enjoy this website.
http://snowflakebentley.com/WBsnowflakes.htm

PTA Meeting is tonight, Tuesday, January 18th.
GOTCHA party is this Friday. The "Music Man" will be coming to entertain us!



*Remember special updates regarding changes grading of Spelling tests:
Spelling tests will change as we begin 2nd semester, Unit 4. All words still count 5 points each. Dictation sentences are worth 5 points, too. One mistake on a dictation sentence is -5 points. Remember to practice words missed on each test, because those words will often be seen in the next week's dictation sentences!

Great site for telling time!

I have found a great site online for teaching your child how to tell time to the nearest five minutes and nearest minute.  Please look this up... You will need to control the buttons to move the hands, and ask your child to call out the time.  There are other games on this site as well.  Students MUST be able to tell time using both the analog clock (with hands) and digital (numbers only).  I hope you enjoy this as much as we have in our class!
www.teachingtime.co.uk

January 11 - 14, 2011

NEWS FOR PARENTS:

**PTA is cancelled for tonight!  Will be next Tuesday.

**Lee/King Holiday is next Monday, January 17th.  No school that day!

**Read special letter sent home today regarding changes for Spelling in second semester....

January 4 - 7, 2011

We had a wonderful Christmas Holiday and New Year's Day.... and now we are BACK TO WORK :^)

Information for Parents: 

*Please note that Spelling and Language tests are next Monday!  We will complete Unit 3 Testing next week, Tuesday through Friday. 

*Report Cards - Thursday, January 6th.  Please sign and return all papers. 
A and A-B students will receive a Chick-fil-A coupon AND a Coosada bumper sticker!