And We're Off!

It is another exciting week in 2nd grade.

This week's newsletter: February 25th-March 1st

Saturday is Dr. Suess' birthday and World Read Day! We have decided to wear red and white on Friday in celebration of Dr. Suess. As a school we will also all stop and read at 8:20 on Friday!

This week's spelling words: List #19

Last Friday it was Jump Rope for the Heart. Jump Rope For the Heart Pictures. As a school we raised over $7,062!

Mr. Fizel took a break from his day to come and read to us. We LOVED it!

We had our Spelling Bee last Friday. Anna was our winner, Ethan came in 2nd place, Taylor came in 3rd place, and our runner ups were Allison and Justin. Each student received a book and the top three received gift certificates to iplay. Spelling Bee Video

Last week we read poems out loud to the class. Poetry Reading

Yesterday we had a Fruit and Veggie presentation on limes. We played a neat game where students pick meals and blast off a rocket. Here is the link:

http://teamnutrition.usda.gov/resources/game/BlastOff_Game.html

Lastly, we are in need of LYSOL wipes. We are down to one container. As we continue through flu season it is important for us to keep clean desks. If you would be willing to send a container or two, that would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks again for your involvement in our classroom! Have a wonderful week. - Mrs. Smith

This week February 19th-22nd

I feel a little silly right now because I completely forgot to save this week's copy of the newsletter, so I'll just give you a few highlights from it! Hopefully you kept your hard copy at home.

1. We are in need of LYSOL wipes. It seems as though we have cleaned our desks too much! If you have a chance to grab a container or two, that would be wonderful!

2. We have new posters hanging up at iPlay and Spooner Outlet. They are on our core value, Trustworthiness.

3. No spelling words this week, just practicing the Spelling Bee words.

4. Jump Rope for the Heart is on Friday. Please return your packets by then.

5. I am teaching a night class on today's technology. If you are interested in taking a class on iPads, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Blogs, Google Drive, or SmartBoard please check out the information from the link below: http://www.spooner.k12.wi.us/community/education/adulteducation/SACE_listing_spring_13.pdf

It is a short, but filling week! I look forward to learning with your child and teaching your child this week! - Mrs. Smith

PS: Last week Justin passed all his addition and subtraction facts. Here he is with his reward! The first three students done earned a special reward.

What a Week!

We took a picture with our 100th day projects: 100 Days of 2nd Grade
 
I went to Little Dribblers on Tuesday and took some pictures of Josh and Caleb showing us their skills: Little Dribblers Skills
 
We are reading buddies with Mrs. Zaloudek's class. Today we went and gave cards to our buddies, to tell them how much we like being their friends!

Valentine's Day was a little crazy! Remember limit candy to one per day. Here is a picture with us and our Valentine bags:
 

 

 

Mrs. McKinney did a wrinkled heart presentation in guidance class. be sure to ask your child what the wrinkled heart represents.
 

 

100 days!

I cannot believe we have been in 2nd grade for 100 days. The time has simply slipped right by. We are busy learning and having a blast!

Last Week Ethan was the 1st student to pass all his facts 1-10!

Today Dr. Haack came and read to our classroom. It is always a treat to have guests read in our room!

100 inch Snake

Freedom Quilts

Last week's Dental Health Presentation




We did a lot of 100 day activities today. Please feel free to ask your child all about it.

February 11th - 15th Newsletter

Unit 18 Spelling Words

Just a reminder that book orders are due on Tuesday, February 12th.

Also, we will be having a Valentine's Day party on Thursday from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. You are welcome to bring a healthy snack and Valentines to share with the class. We will be making Valentine bags on Tuesday.

We're 100 years old!

Our trail mix of 100 things!

Delicious trail mix!

Welcome Dalton!

It's a great day to be in 2nd Grade

Today we shared our animal habitats! Click the link below to view our pictures of us with our habitats we created!

Our Animal Habitats

 

Our door: A Long Journey to Freedom with Harriett Tubman, Martin Luther King Jr., and Abraham Lincoln

 

 

It's Dental Health Month! We guessed which teacher's smile it was in each picture! Prizes will be given away at the end of th month!

 

 

Our Dictionary Men! We used our dictionaries to find a word, part of speech, write a sentence, find guide words, draw a picture, and even think of a synonym and antonym!

It's a Wonderful Week to be in 2nd Grade

As always we have a fun filled week planned. We will be learning more about freedom and the journey our country took.

Newsletter, February 4-8

Spelling Words Unit 17

**Just a reminder that we are starting our Spelling Bee this week! Keep practicing those words.

***100 day projects are due by January 11th

****Book orders are due by January 12th. Be sure to use the coupon I sent home! :)