December 3 - 7, 2012

NEWS FOR PARENTS:

Our class needs your help.... We have used nearly all of the Kleenex, paper towels, Clorox/Lysol wipes, and wide-ruled notebook paper you sent in August!  Please keep us in mind as you go to the store.  Thank you so much!

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS!

We will release for Christmas Break at 12:30 on December 21st.  Mrs. Goodin has added this information to our Facebook page and she has also sent a school wide email.

Penguin Patch Holiday Shoppe will be open Dec. 17th - 21st.  Students have brought letters home explaining how they can purchase gifts!

CHOIR CONCERT~~~~Tuesday, December 18th

Breakfast with Santa~~~~December 19th

***Our next GOTCHA party will include teacher talents... Christmas music and singing!

STUDENT OF THE WEEK:  Emma

November 26 - 30, 2012

NEWS FOR PARENTS:

We have been asked to remind you that car riders MUST be picked up by 3:05 in the afternoon.  Children not picked up will be walked into the office and you will need to get them there. Thank you for being prompt!

**Sign and return the bottom of the "Subtraction" letter!  We are subtracting two 2-digit numbers this week, with regrouping at the end of this week and the next.  The following week will be subtracting 3-digit numbers!  Copy the basic facts practice sheet I sent home with the letter.  Use the websites I recommended that are on the right side of this page.  Practicing at home makes all the difference!


IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS!

We will release for Christmas Break at 12:30 on December 21st.  Mrs. Goodin has added this information to our Facebook page and she has also sent a school wide email.

Progress Reports:  Thursday, November 29th

Breakfast with Santa~~~~December 19th

Student of the Week:   Will

November 13 - 16, 2012

NEWS FOR 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!

THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY~~~November 19 - 23, 2012

Chick Fil A "Spirit Night" is Tuesday, November 13th  

Cici's "Spirit Night" is Tuesday, November 27th!

 

LESSONS FOR THIS WEEK: 

Math: We will add two-digit numbers, with and without regrouping, and will begin adding THREE two-digit numbers.

Reading:   This week we will review and complete Unit Two test.

Spelling:  No Spelling homework, but you DO NEED TO REVIEW WORDS FROM THE LAST UNIT! 

Grammar:  Review and complete Unit Two test.

Social Science:  Students will learn about the lives of early colonists~~~Pilgrims and the Mayflower.

November 5 - 9, 2012

NEWS FOR 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!

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT!
Thursday, November 8th----PTA/Math Night!  6:00 - 7:00 p.m.  Blue Pods will perform, and then we will move into classrooms for Math Activities.  PLEASE sign and return bottom of the yellow sheet we sent home to you.  We must have an idea of how many children will perform and number of parents attending.  Thank you!

Monday, November 12th----Veteran's Day!  No School!  Hug a Veteran and tell him or her how much you appreciate the sacrifices made for the freedoms we enjoy.

THANKSGIVING HOLIDAYS----November 19 - 23, 2012

Spelling Information----Please make sure your child is writing Spelling words four times every night!  Many students are not practicing at home.   This is not an option, but a responsibility.

Student of the Week:  Chase

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