October 27 - 31, 2014

NEWS FOR PARENTS! ~~~~ COSTUME PARADE IS FRIDAY!

***Red Ribbon Week!  October 27 - 31.  See below:

*Monday - Wear red and make your own mustache.
*Tuesday - Dress like a cowboy/cowgirl and wear boots.
*Wednesday - Dress like a Super Hero
*Thursday - Wear your favorite Team Colors
*Friday - "Drugs are SCARY!"  Wear a NOT scary costume to school for our costume parade.  You may NOT WEAR anything frightening or carry any weapons such as plastic swords, etc.

MATH NIGHT HAS BEEN CHANGED TO MONDAY, NOV. 3rd, 6 to 7:00.
Blue Pods will be performing one song at PTO, then you will dismiss to play math games with your children!

*School Mail Fundraiser ~~~ We need SEVEN more books!!
*Cookie Dough Pickup ~~~ October 28th
 
  
*Book Fair ~~~ November 3 -7 ~~ Lunchroom

*MATH NIGHT!  Monday, November 3rd, from 6 to 7:00

 
#1:  Please continue to practice reading passage sent home Monday in the Apple Binder.  This passage will be practiced at home and signed (initials) at the bottom every night.  Set a timer for one minute, and let your child read to you.  Also let him/her read the entire passage for you during the week.  I will be checking every Friday! :)  (NO PASSAGES SENT HOME THIS WEEK)

#2:  You will be given a one page list of "High Frequency Words" or "Fry" words to practice for the 2nd nine weeks.  Your child knows to keep this in his/her Apple Binder.  We are looking for words to be read correctly and fluently~~these are NOT timed.


Remember to put your child’s name, phone number, “E. Boyer” and lunch number on checks. 

Put ALL MONEY in a zip bag or envelope telling what it is for.  Children do not remember.

**STUDENT OF THE WEEK: Kaliah

 

ASK YOUR CHILD TO TELL YOU ABOUT THE BOOK, "STELLALUNA."  We are enjoying this book, as well as more about the life of BATS :)

October 20 - 24, 2014

NEWS FOR PARENTS!

***Red Ribbon Week is NEXT WEEK: October 27 - 31.  See below:

*Monday - Wear red and make your own mustache.
*Tuesday - Dress like a cowboy/cowgirl and wear boots.
*Wednesday - Dress like a Super Hero
*Thursday - Wear your favorite Team Colors
*Friday - "Drugs are SCARY!"  Wear a NOT scary costume to school for our costume parade.  You may NOT WEAR anything frightening or carry any weapons such as plastic swords, etc.

MATH NIGHT HAS BEEN CHANGED TO MONDAY, NOV. 3rd, 6 to 7:00.
Blue Pods will be performing one song at PTO, then you will dismiss to play math games with your children!

*School Mail Fundraiser Kickoff/Magazine Sales ~~October 20th
*Cookie Dough Pickup ~~~ October 28th
*Read for the Record ~~~ October 21st
*Picture Re-takes ~~~ October 21st


*PINK OUT DAY:  October 22nd ~~~ Nancy's Italian Ice, $2.00
 
*Book Fair ~~~ November 3 -7 ~~ Lunchroom

*MATH NIGHT!  Monday, November 3rd, from 6 to 7:00

 

#1:  Please continue to practice reading passage sent home Monday in the Apple Binder.  This passage will be practiced at home and signed (initials) at the bottom every night.  Set a timer for one minute, and let your child read to you.  Also let him/her read the entire passage for you during the week.  I will be checking every Friday! :)

#2:  You will be given a one page list of "High Frequency Words" or "Fry" words to practice for the 2nd nine weeks.  Your child knows to keep this in his/her Apple Binder.  We are looking for words to be read correctly and fluently~~these are NOT timed.


Remember to put your child’s name, phone number, “E. Boyer” and lunch number on checks. 

Put ALL MONEY in a zip bag or envelope telling what it is for.  Children do not remember.

October 13 - 17, 2014

NEWS FOR PARENTS!

FIELD TRIP NOTICE!!  Please send $25 and the completed field trip form for "A Christmas Carol" by 8:00 on Monday, October 13th.  The date has been extended, but this is the FINAL DAY and money will not be accepted after that date.  We already have three parents signed up as chaperones, so please keep this in mind. 

**International Walk Day is Monday, October 13!  You received a notice in your child's Apple Binder. Family members are invited to come walk with their children during P.E. time.  **OUR P.E. TIME IS FROM 11:00 to 11:40 a.m.  Come join us!

·        Cookie Dough Ends—October 13th

·        PTO Yellow Pods- October 14^th

·        Gotcha "Dance" Party- October 17- 2^nd

 October 16th ~~~ Report Cards

#1:  Please continue to practice reading passage sent home Monday in the Apple Binder.  This passage will be practiced at home and signed (initials) at the bottom every night.  Set a timer for one minute, and let your child read to you.  Also let him/her read the entire passage for you during the week.  I will be checking every Friday! :)

#2:  You will be given a one page list of "High Frequency Words" or "Fry" words to practice for the 2nd nine weeks.  Your child knows to keep this in his/her Apple Binder.  We are looking for words to be read correctly and fluently~~these are NOT timed.


Our PE Department will be selling JUICE FLAVORED shaved ice this year.  The next scheduled date is October 15th.  Please send $1.50 CASH at least two days ahead.  Make SURE you send exact change in an envelope or zip bag with your child's name and homeroom teacher clearly identified. The money raised will be used to purchase additional PE and playground equipment.  Thank you so much!


Remember to put your child’s name, phone number, “E. Boyer” and lunch number on checks. 

Put ALL MONEY in a zip bag or envelope telling what it is for.  Children do not remember.

**STUDENT OF THE WEEK: Bailey


**READING/SPELLING:   This week's words include "r" controlled vowels:  er, ir, ur.  Practice your words three times every night.  **There are two parts to doing homework: Doing the work at home, and returning it in the homework pocket of your apple binder. Spelling test will be on FRIDAY.
**The two dictation sentences your child needs to practice every night are:
1.  Write an interrogative sentence beginning with "Who."
2.  Write an imperative sentence.



**LANGUAGE/HANDWRITING:  This week we are learning about singular and plural nouns.  Students will complete a "Plural Noun Booklet" and keep it at school.  When we are finished, your child will bring this booklet home for you to see.

 

**MATH 

We are finding the sum of three addends.  Students will be using a variety of methods, including the use of parentheses, to add these numbers.  Please continue studying addition facts.
 


**SOCIAL SCIENCE
  Our class will begin learning what it means to be an "immigrant."  We will continue with the continents, identifying them by shape and description. 

September 29 - October 3, 2014

NEWS FOR PARENTS!

**International Walk Day is OCTOBER 3rd!  You received a notice in your child's Apple Binder. Family members are invited to come walk with their children during P.E. time.  **OUR P.E. TIME IS FROM 11:00 to 11:40 a.m.  Come join us!

FALL BREAK!  October 6 - 10 ~~~ Enjoy your family time :)

October 16th ~~~ Report Cards

New passages will come home after Fall Break!.... Students are bringing home one reading passage every Monday in the Apple Binder.  This passage will be practiced at home and signed (initials) at the bottom every night.  Set a timer for one minute, and let your child read to you.  Also let him/her read the entire passage for you during the week.  I will be checking every Friday! :)

FIELD TRIP NOTICE!!  Please send $25 and the completed field trip form for "A Christmas Carol" by 8:00 on Monday, October 13th.  The date has been extended, but this is the FINAL DAY and money will not be accepted after that date.  We already have three parents signed up as chaperones, so please keep this in mind. 


Our PE Department will be selling JUICE FLAVORED shaved ice this year.  The scheduled date is on October 2.  Please send $1.50 CASH at least two days ahead.  Make SURE you send exact change in an envelope or zip bag with your child's name and homeroom teacher clearly identified. The money raised will be used to purchase additional PE and playground equipment.  Thank you so much!


Remember to put your child’s name, phone number, “E. Boyer” and lunch number on checks. 

Put ALL MONEY in a zip bag or envelope telling what it is for.  Children do not remember.

 ***Please join our PTO!!! We need YOU. Membership is $10.00. Let's show all the other classes that we are the BEST when it comes to PTO participation :)  We have TWO memberships plus Mrs. Boyer so far.

**STUDENT OF THE WEEK: Haley


**READING/SPELLING:  This week we will NOT have our regular weekly story and skill.  Students will review and complete the Reading Post Test for 1st Nine Weeks.  There will also be NO Spelling Test this week but only review activities.

 **There are two parts to doing homework: Doing the work at home, and returning it in the homework pocket of your apple binder. Spelling test will be on FRIDAY.



**LANGUAGE/HANDWRITING
We are focusing on reviewing all skills and taking the Language Assessment this week.

 

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**MATH 

We are  reviewing and completing the Math Post Test this week.  ** Use addition flash cards, games and computer activities to reinforce addition facts.



**SOCIAL SCIENCE
  Our class will begin studying the continents, identifying them by shape and description. 

September 22 - 26, 2014

NEWS FOR PARENTS!

SEE YOU AT THE POLE will be this Wednesday, September 24th at 7:00 a.m. Come join us for a time of prayer for our school!

Students are bringing home one reading passage every Monday in the Apple Binder.  This passage will be practiced at home and signed (initials) at the bottom every night.  Set a timer for one minute, and let your child read to you.  Also let him/her read the entire passage for you during the week.  I will be checking every Friday! :)

Please send $25 and the completed field trip form for "A Christmas Carol" by 8:00 on Monday, October 13th.  The date has been extended, but this is the FINAL DAY and money will not be accepted after that date.  We already have three parents signed up as chaperones, so please keep this in mind. 



Prime Time Reading (for those already signed up) is Tuesday, September 23rd from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.


Our PE Department will be selling JUICE FLAVORED shaved ice this year.  The scheduled date is on October 2.  Please send $1.50 CASH at least two days ahead.  Make SURE you send exact change in an envelope or zip bag with your child's name and homeroom teacher clearly identified. The money raised will be used to purchase additional PE and playground equipment.  Thank you so much!

Student Council Installation -- Sept. 25 at 9:00 a.m. in the gym.  Parents have already received invitations.


Remember to put your child’s name, phone number, “E. Boyer” and lunch number on checks. 

Put ALL MONEY in a zip bag or envelope telling what it is for.  Children do not remember.

 

***Don't forget to send $3.00 for your Apple Binder AND $6.00 for class shirt!   Ask your child if he/she has paid for these.  There is a note in the Apple Binder.
   

***Please join our PTO!!! We need YOU. Membership is $10.00. Let's show all the other classes that we are the BEST when it comes to PTO participation :)  We have TWO memberships plus Mrs. Boyer so far.

**STUDENT OF THE WEEK: Daniel


**READING/SPELLING  Our story this week is “Ronald Morgan Goes to Bat."  We will read this story, as well as other stories and poetry, to reinforce the skill for this week.

 
Please write Spelling words three times each every night at home! We will check words at school daily.  *GIVE YOUR CHILD A PRACTICE SPELLING TEST ON THURSDAY. Phonics:  We are learning about contractions.

**DICTATION SENTENCES include writing exclamatory and declarative sentences.  You must use at least five words in each sentence.
**There are two parts to doing homework: Doing the work at home, and returning it in the homework pocket of your apple binder. Spelling test will be on FRIDAY.



**LANGUAGE/HANDWRITING
We are focusing our study on dictionary skills this week.   Please encourage your child to use correct letter formation.  Handwriting counts!

 

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**MATH 

We are learning how to read and solve word problems.  It is important to focus on key words found in each problem.  Your child is encouraged to find different ways to solve problems, and to draw pictures to help, if necessary.  Students are practicing addition facts every day in class. ** Use addition flash cards, games and computer activities to reinforce addition facts.



**SOCIAL SCIENCE
  This week we celebrate Johnny Appleseed's birthday!  Students will read books, poetry, make a booklet, and read a play together.  Please send a package of single serve apple sauce for next Friday's treat :)

September 15 - 19, 2014

NEWS FOR PARENTS!

Students are bringing home one reading passage every Monday in the Apple Binder.  This passage will be practiced at home and signed (initials) at the bottom every night.  Set a timer for one minute, and let your child read to you.  Also let him/her read the entire passage for you during the week.  I will be checking every Friday! :)

Please send $25 and the completed field trip form for "A Christmas Carol" by Tuesday, September 30th.  We already have three parents signed up as chaperones, so please keep this in mind. 


FALL PICTURES~~~~ September 17th :)


Prime Time Reading (for those already signed up) is Tuesday, September 9th from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.


Our PE Department will be selling JUICE FLAVORED shaved ice this year.  The scheduled dates are Tuesday, September 16, and on October 2.  Please send $1.50 CASH at least two days ahead.  Make SURE you send exact change in an envelope or zip bag with your child's name and homeroom teacher clearly identified. The money raised will be used to purchase additional PE and playground equipment.  Thank you so much!


Remember to put your child’s name, phone number, “E. Boyer” and lunch number on checks. 

Put ALL MONEY in a zip bag or envelope telling what it is for.  Children do not remember.

 

***Don't forget to send $3.00 for your Apple Binder AND $6.00 for class shirt!   Ask your child if he/she has paid for these.  There is a note in the Apple Binder.
   

***Please join our PTO!!! We need YOU. Membership is $10.00. Let's show all the other classes that we are the BEST when it comes to PTO participation :)  We have TWO memberships plus Mrs. Boyer so far.

**STUDENT OF THE WEEK:  Sierra


**READING/SPELLING  Our story this week is “Tara and Tiree, Fearless Friends."  We will read this story, as well as other stories and poetry, to reinforce the skill for this week.
 
Please write Spelling words three times each every night at home! We will check words at school daily.  Phonics: R-controlled vowels - such as "ar" and "or."

**DICTATION SENTENCES include writing an interrogative sentence with the word DO and writing a declarative sentence.  You must use at least five words in each sentence.
**There are two parts to doing homework: Doing the work at home, and returning it in the homework pocket of your apple binder. Spelling test will be on FRIDAY.



**LANGUAGE/HANDWRITING
We are continuing to learn about collective nouns this week.  (A "gaggle" of geese, or a "herd" of cattle.)  Review of four types of sentences will be included in this week's Language Test. Please encourage your child to use correct letter formation.  Handwriting counts!

 

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**MATH 

We are learning about ways to compare numbers into the hundreds.  There will be two math tests this week on place value, even and odd numbers, and four ways to write a number. Students are practicing addition facts every day in class. ** Use addition flash cards, games and computer activities to reinforce addition facts.



**SOCIAL SCIENCE
 Continue studying mountains, valleys, deserts, rivers, and oceans.  We'll complete our "Geography Dictionary.

September 8 - 12, 2014

NEWS FOR PARENTS!

I will meet with each of you on Parent Day, Monday, September 8th.  PLEASE remember to come at your assigned time!  I am looking forward to sharing information with you that will help your child be a successful 2nd grader :) 
**We will be discussing AR and how YOU can assist your child.


Please do send $25 and the completed field trip form for "A Christmas Carol" as soon as you can.  We already have three parents signed up as chaperones, so please keep this in mind. 


FALL PICTURES~~~~ September 17th :)


GOTCHA Party will be this Friday, September 12th!!!!


Prime Time Reading (for those already signed up) is Tuesday, September 9th from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.


Our PE Department will be selling JUICE FLAVORED shaved ice this year.  The scheduled dates are Tuesday, September 16, and on October 2.  Please send $1.50 CASH at least two days ahead.  Make SURE you send exact change in an envelope or zip bag with your child's name and homeroom teacher clearly identified. The money raised will be used to purchase additional PE and playground equipment.  Thank you so much!


Remember to put your child’s name, phone number, “E. Boyer” and lunch number on checks. 

Put ALL MONEY in a zip bag or envelope telling what it is for.  Children do not remember.

 

***Don't forget to send $3.00 for your Apple Binder AND $6.00 for class shirt!   We have several students left who need to pay for these.  Please send this immediately! :)
  

***Please join our PTO!!! We need YOU. Membership is $10.00. Let's show all the other classes that we are the BEST when it comes to PTO participation :)  We have TWO memberships plus Mrs. Boyer so far.

**STUDENT OF THE WEEK:  Nolan

**READING/SPELLING  Our story this week is “The Strongest One."  We will read this story, as well as other stories and poetry, to reinforce the skill for this week.
 
Please write Spelling words three times each every night at home! We will check words at school daily.  Phonics: Adding -s, -ed, -ing to the end of a word.

**There are two parts to doing homework: Doing the work at home, and returning it in the homework pocket of your apple binder. Spelling test will be on FRIDAY.



**LANGUAGE/HANDWRITING
We are learning about collective nouns this week.  (A "gaggle" of geese, or a "herd" of cattle.)  Please encourage your child to use correct letter formation.  Handwriting counts!

 

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**MATH 

We are completing our study of standard and expanded forms.  We will focus on three digit numbers and "bundles" of tens to make one hundred.  Students are practicing addition facts every day in class.  ** Use addition flash cards, games and computer activities to reinforce addition facts.



**SOCIAL SCIENCE
 Our class is learning about landforms this week.  We are studying mountains, valleys, deserts, rivers, and oceans.  We'll make a "Geography Dictionary" at the end of the week.