October 29 - November 2, 2012

Parents:  We have been asked to remind you that checkout time in the office is 2:15 p.m.  After that time, you must wait in the car rider line.  Also remember that students MUST have a written note in order to change transportation.  The large number of phone calls are becoming a problem.  You may FAX your request to change transportation.  Planning ahead is crucial.  We need your help with these things and appreciate your kindness in remembering!

 
Wednesday, October 31st -- "Pink Out!  Wear Pink!" NO costumes.

 

*Shaved Ice will be October 30th.  Please send exact change - $1.50.

 Thank you, parents, for sending so many wonderful treats to our class last Friday.  We enjoyed every single thing! 
  

LESSONS FOR THIS WEEK: 

Math: We will add two digit numbers, with and without regrouping.

Reading:  Story for this week is "The Bremen Town Musicians."  Read this story at home with an adult every night.

Spelling: Students will practice new words every night!  Parents, please give a practice spelling test on Thursday night.

Grammar: We will learn about plural nouns that change spelling, such as man, men; child, children.

Social Science:  Students will learn all about our state of Alabama.  We will focus on the state flag, flower, bird, motto, and locate specific places on the map. 

October 22 - 26, 2012

Parents:  We have been asked to remind you that checkout time in the office is 2:15 p.m.  After that time, you must wait in the car rider line.  Also remember that students MUST have a written note in order to change transportation.  The large number of phone calls are becoming a problem.  You may FAX your request to change transportation.  Planning ahead is crucial.  We need your help with these things and appreciate your kindness in remembering!

THIS IS RED RIBBON WEEK!  We will celebrate each day:
Monday----Red Ribbon Day: Wear red
Tuesday---Sock it to Drugs: Wear pajamas/silly socks
Wednesday---It's a Jungle Out There!  Wear camouflage or animal prints
Thursday-----Team Up Against Drugs: Wear CES, SEHS, or team shirts. Pep Rally in the gym with SEHS cheerleaders and football players.                    
Friday--------Costume Parade!  Dress up in age appropriate costume.  DO NOT dress up in costumes that display violence or may be seen as scary.  Do not send toy swords, guns, etc.  The purpose of this day is to enjoy make believe!
*Students will parade through the halls of the other grades beginning at 8:15 with Kindergarten.

**After the parade, classes will enjoy a special snack in the classroom.

Wednesday, October 31st -- "Pink Out!  Wear Pink!" NO costumes.

**Picture Retakes - Wednesday, October 24th.
  

*Shaved Ice will be October 30th.  Please send exact change - $1.50.

STUDENT OF THE WEEK:  Cassie

October 15 - 19, 2012

***Ancestor "Parent Interview" is to be completed and returned on THURSDAY, October 18th.  Students will share interesting facts about their ancestors that day!

***CHOIR STUDENTS!  Second grade choir will meet Wednesday mornings.   

***COOKIE DOUGH KICKOFF..... All money is due October 19th. Please note that this is the ONLY school planned fundraiser this year.

*Shaved Ice will be October 17th.  Please send exact change - $1.50.

*Coosada Costume Parade is going to be on Friday, October 26th.  You will receive a letter providing specific information soon!

Student of the Week:  Jayden

October 8 - 12, 2012

We will resume regular lessons this week!  Students will begin Unit 2 with our story for the week and spelling words every night.  See Lessons below.

***CHOIR STUDENTS!  Second grade choir will meet Wednesday mornings.   

***COOKIE DOUGH KICKOFF is today, Monday, October 8th!  This fundraiser will last for only two weeks.  All money is due October 19th. Please note that this is the ONLY school planned fundraiser this year.

***GOTCHA PARTY is this Friday!  Have YOU earned five GOTCHAS?

***Don't forget $5.00 for Accelerated Reading!   In order to continue using this program, our library is asking you to help.  Please send this week.
 

*Shaved Ice will be October 17th.  Please send exact change - $1.50.

 *Coosada Costume Parade is going to be on Friday, October 26th.  You will receive a letter providing specific information soon!

Student of the Week:  CURTIS

Lessons for This Week:

Math: We will  fluently add and subtract within 20 using mental strategies.  Students are required to know facts with sums of 10.

Reading:  Story for this week is "Tara and Tiree."  Read this story at home with an adult every night.

Spelling: Students will practice new words every night!  Parents, please give a practice spelling test on Thursday night.

Grammar: We will learn about nouns that name a person, place, thing, or animal.

Social Science:  Students will continue the study of Landforms and Bodies of Water.  We will finish our Geography Dictionary "flip book."