Room 7 News

School Winter Sharing Assembly

2011-12-05T16:59:00.000-08:00

The school Winter Sharing Assembly in on Friday, December 16th at 1:35 for P.M. Kindergarten and all second grade classes. This is a 'very' popular assembly. For good seating please arrive at least 15 minutes early. The children are doing a poem about the meaning of Christmas. I hope to see you there.

Happy Holidays Everyone!!

Secret Pal Gift Exchange

2011-12-05T16:46:00.000-08:00

Our class is going to have a 'Secret Pal' Gift Exchange next week. Here is how it works. Each child selects a name out of a hat at class and provides a wrapped gift for that child at our class party. A girl picks a girl's name and a boy a boy's name.

The gift should be no more than $5 in cost. The dollar store always has some cute items. Your child should keep the surprise until they present the gift to their 'Secret Pal' during our party on the 15th.

During the next two weeks the children will be writing notes or coloring pictures to slip into their 'Secret Pals" cubby. They all work hard on being especially nice to their Secret Pals. This activity also teaches them the joy in giving to someone else at Christmas time.

Class Christmas Party

2011-12-05T16:32:00.000-08:00

Our class Christmas Party will be held on Thursday, December 15th from 2:00 to 2:30. The student party helpers will be Trista, Austin, Paydon, Tanna, Sydney, Andee, and Salvador. A note will go home with these children tomorrow. The party food items may be brought to school the day of the party by your child, or you can drop off the items at school...whichever is most convenient for you.

If you have the time next Thursday, then feel free to come and join in the fun. Parents and grandparents are always welcome at our class parties.

A big 'Thank You' to all our party helpers!

Calling All Turkeys!!

2011-11-03T11:44:00.000-07:00

Last week I sent home a turkey for you and your child to color and decorate. Some beautifully decorated turkeys have already been brought to school. It is so fun to see the many neat ways that these turkeys can be decorated.

The family turkey project is due November 10th. But please have your child bring in your turkey as soon as it is completed.

2nd Grade Music program is Next Thursday!

2011-11-03T11:36:00.000-07:00

The second grade Music Program will be next Thursday, November 10th at 7:00 p.m. Students should arrive at our classroom by 6:45 at the latest. They will leave extra items or clothing with you, since you will connect with them in the hall near the multipurpose room after the performance.

The theme of the program is the garden, and students may dress in overalls, bandanas and other appropriate attire, but this is not required. This will be a wonderful experience for the children, as they share their songs with you.

I look forward to seeing you there.

Family Turkey Project!

2011-10-28T17:09:00.000-07:00

Parents, today your child is bringing home a paper turkey. I would like you to decorate this turkey as a family project. Please return them to school when you finish decorating them. I would like the turkeys back by no later than November 10th. All turkeys will receive an award and will be displayed on our hall bulletin board.

Your turkey can be decorated in any way you would like. Be creative with anything you have around the house.....seeds, spices, tooth picks, fabric, paint, feathers, crayons, cotton balls, buttons, bows, noodles, cereal, small pieces of candy.... etc.

This is a second grade class project. When you come in during Conference Week in November you will see all the second grade turkeys displayed by their classrooms. Each year parents as well as staff members stop and remark about all the creative turkeys that are on display.

I hope you have fun working together with your child on your turkey!

Class Halloween Party

2011-10-24T12:13:00.000-07:00

Our Class Halloween will be on Monday, October 31st from 1:45-2:30. Parents and grandparents are always welcome at our class parties. If you have the time, we would love to have you attend and join in the fun.

Our class helpers for the Halloween Party will be: Cash, Emily, Sam, Jasmine, Mason, Nik, Raelynn, and Mariana. These children have brought home a paper listing the food item that they are to bring to the party.

You can either send the food item to school with your child the day of the party of bring it to school by 1:45 on the day of the party. Whichever is most convenient for you. A big 'Thank You' to all those helping out with the Halloween Party!

If your child's name was not mentioned above, then they will get to have their turn at being a party helper at one of our other class parties.

Coats Need To Be Worn At Recess Until Spring

2011-10-12T11:48:00.000-07:00

Mr. Williams has told the staff to remind our students and parents that coats need to be worn until spring. If your child gets hot outside they are to tie their coats around their waist.

Our concern is that children are not bringing coats to school. Or if they do bring them to school they are not taking them outside. With October came some cooler and wetter weather. Please realize that even in misty or light rain the students go out to recess. This can present a problem with children that do not have a coat.

Mr. Williams has said that children who do not have a coat will have to spend recess sitting in a chair at the office. So please be sure that your child brings a coat to school for recess.

Focus On Poetry

2011-10-06T15:46:00.000-07:00

Next week your child will be studying poetry in our classroom and in their Penguin Reading Group. As a part of this, I would like the children to share their favorite poems with our group to gain experience reading aloud with expression for an audience, and for children to hear a variety of poems.

This is optional homework. If your child would like to share a poem, your child should give a copy to me by Wednesday, October 12th. Please have your child practice reading it at home and encourage him or her to bring the poem to life by using expression. The poem can be read and does not have to be memorized.

March of the Penguins Has Begun

2011-10-06T07:51:00.000-07:00

This week we started our Penguin Groups for Reading. We have used the test results from your children and have grouped them into leveled groups to best help them. Our groups run for 30 minutes Monday through Thursday. The children join the "Parade of Penguins" to different second grade classrooms during this time. This is a concentrated time of reading skills for each student to help them reach their potential of being better readers.

Second Grade Music Program

2011-10-06T07:37:00.000-07:00

Our second grade music program will be on Thursday, November 10th at 7 p.m. Mrs. Wellings is sending a note home to parents this week with the words of the songs for the children to practice at home.

Mrs. Wellings also needs some children from each second grade to do speaking parts. If you think that your child might be interested in this, then you will need to sign the form and return it to school by Friday, October 14th. It is important that the students doing this extra participation make a full commitment to attend the performance. They will be working with others who may be thrown off if one member of the group is absent.

Whether they want a speaking part or not, I hope that all my students can be part of this special program. I wouldn't want them to miss the fun experience of performing for an audience.

Penguin Groups For Reading Skills

2011-09-30T14:56:00.000-07:00

Next week we will start our Penguin Groups for Reading. We have used the test results from your children and have grouped them into leveled groups to best help them. Our groups run for 30 minutes Monday through Thursday and the children will join the "Parade of Penguins" to different Second Grade classrooms during that time. This is a concentrated time of reading skills for each student to help them reach their potential of being better readers.

Late Start Day on October 12th

2011-09-28T13:25:00.000-07:00

October 12th will be a Late Start Day. On Late Start Days the school will open at 10:00 a.m. and school will start at 10:15 a.m. The bus will be picking up your child two hours later than normal. There will be no breakfast served at school that day.

Crazy Hair Day!

2011-09-28T13:21:00.000-07:00

Parents....the class earned 35 Positive Penguins slips. They got to vote for a reward. The class voted to have a Crazy Hair Day.

Crazy Hair Day will be this Friday, September 30th. This is not something that they have to do, only encourage them if they would like to participate.

I can't wait to see all the fun hairdos!!

Pumpkin Dash 11

2011-09-27T09:51:00.000-07:00

The Tenino Combined PTA is having a FunRun at Tenino Elementary School on Saturday, October 29. Check in and on site registration begins at 8 a.m.

Participating in costume is encouraged! Strollers and wheelchairs are welcome on the 5K and the untimed 1 mile course which winds through the spooky town of Tenino. Refreshments are offered at the end of the course..while supplies last.

Small awards will be provided to the 1st and 2nd place winners in the 5K and 10K races. Run or walk in costume and be eligible to compete for Best Costume Prize. Children will have one prize winner for each age division. The adults will have one prize over all for best costume.

Mark your calendars and come join the fun on October 29th!

Earthquake Drill and Fire Drill

2011-09-23T12:21:00.000-07:00

On Wednesday we had our first Earthquake Drill. The class did a great 'Drop, Cover and Hold' for a minute. Then we exited the classroom with our coats to line up with the other classes on the playground.

Mr. Williams said that both our Fire Drill that we had earlier in the month, as well as our Earthquake Drill went very well. It is good to know that the staff and the children are ready in case of a real emergency.

Class Holiday Parties

2011-09-16T11:34:00.000-07:00

We will be having three holiday parties this year. They will be for Halloween, Christmas, and Valentines. A parent sign up sheet is being sent home this weekend. Please sign up for the party that you would like to help provide refreshments for and you will be called when that holiday arrives. Mark on the paper a second choice so that if we have too many for one holiday we can call you for another.

Parents and grandparents are always welcome at our holiday parties. Come in and join the fun if you have that party time available. As the date of the holiday party arrives I will again post on our blog the day and time of our class party.

Tenino Combined PTA Meeting

2011-09-16T11:28:00.000-07:00

The Tenino Combined PTA will have a meeting on Thursday, September 29, 2011. The meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. and it will be held at the Parkside Multi-Purpose Room. Membership in the PTA is not required to come to their meetings. Come help plan our PTA involvement for the coming school year.

Student Picture Day

2011-09-16T11:15:00.000-07:00

Student picture day will be Tuesday, September 20, 2011. Your child will be bringing home in their Homework Folder this Friday a picture packet. Those that wish to order pictures will need to have your child bring in the payment on picture day.

Spirit Week At Parkside

2011-09-12T09:54:00.000-07:00

Spirit Week supports Tenino High School and their Homecoming Week. Senior football players will be at our Friday Assembly.

Monday, Sept. 12th Red, White and Blue Day

Tuesday, Sept. 13th Hat Day

Wednesday, Sept. 14th Holiday or Vacation Day

Thursday, Sep. 15th Sports Day

Friday, Sep. 16th Red and Black Day

First Homework of the Year

2011-09-02T11:40:00.000-07:00

The first homework assignment of the year will be sent home on Friday, September 9th. Homework will be due on Thursday, September 15th. One of the purposes of homework is to teach your child responsibility. Please review your child's homework and remind them to put their homework folder into their backpack each Wednesday evening.

Hot Weather For Next Week!

2011-09-02T11:35:00.000-07:00

The weather forecast for next week is 'hot.' The temperature maybe in the 90's. Have your child wear cool clothing next week. Water bottles are welcome on your child's desk. They need not be fancy, but they need to have a secure top in case of spills.

We Are Off To A Great Start!

2011-09-02T11:28:00.000-07:00

Today we finished our first week of school. The children have begun to settle into our classroom routine nicely.

We have also been taking a lot of school wide tests this week. There will be more school wide testing next week too. We will all breathe a sigh of relief when these school wide tests are completed!

Snacks

2011-08-25T16:42:00.000-07:00

Many of the teachers at Parkside find that children at this age really function better with a morning snack. We will have a short Snack Time / Story Time close to 10:00 a.m. each morning. The first week of school I will provide a snack for the children. After the first week, if you want your child to have a snack then you will have to provide your child with something small and healthy each day. Some children bring something new each day, and others bring a box of crackers, etc. lasting them several days. Some students may choose to eat a piece of fruit, or half of a sandwich from their lunch that they brought from home.

Birthdays

2011-08-25T16:39:00.000-07:00

Birthdays are special occasions and we enjoy celebrating them at school. Please know that you are welcome to send treats to the classroom on your child's birthday, or on the Monday following a weekend birthday. We will be sure to take a half hour to honor your child with singing and a few games.

Volunteers

2011-08-25T16:33:00.000-07:00

In the past I have had parents volunteer their time in the classroom, and I encourage this because it provides opportunities for more children to receive personal attention. If you are interested in volunteering, please let me know. This can be on a weekly, monthly, or occasional basis for class parties or field trips or to share a special skill or area of interest with the students. All volunteers will need to complete a new volunteer packet to be eligible to assist in the classroom. Volunteer packets are sent home at the beginning of the school year, but they can also be obtained from the school office. A new application must be filled out every year.

Parkside Open House

2011-08-25T16:14:00.000-07:00

Monday, August 29th will be Parkside's Open House and Ice Cream Social. It will be from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

The Open House is a lot of fun for your child. They can have some ice cream at the Multi Purpose Room and visit with students that they know. After that you can find Room 7 and help your child find their new desk so that they can put their supplies away.

You will also have a chance to sign up for Fall Conferences. As we get closer to the date of the conferences, I will double check that the date you choose is still convenient for you. If it isn't, then we will find one that fits your schedule.

I hope to see you at the Open House. I am looking forward to welcoming you and your child to Room 7.

Class Halloween Party

2010-10-25T16:10:00.000-07:00

Our class Halloween Party will be Friday, October 29 from 2:00-2:30.

Parents are always welcome at our class parties. So if you have the time, feel free to join in the fun in Room 7.

We had a lot of parents request the first party in which you were asked to help out with a food item, so some of you may have gotten your second pick instead.

Loukas, Brieanna, Drew, Autumn, Alex, and Alana will be helpers for the Halloween party. These children can bring in their party item that day or their parent can bring it by party time on Friday...whichever is more convenient.

Thank you in advance to these parents for their help with our party!

Late Start Dates For 2010-2011

2010-10-05T15:16:00.000-07:00

Late Start Dates will be the following dates: October 13th, November 10th,

December 8th, January 12th, February 9th, March 9th, April 13th, May 11th, and June 8th.

On Late Start Dates the school will open at 10:00 and school will start at 10:15 a.m. The bus will be picking up your child two hours later than normal. There will be no breakfast served on those days.

Reminder

2010-10-05T15:14:00.000-07:00

Reminder!! There will will be no school on Friday, October 8th, for a State Inservice Day.

We Are Off To A Great Year!

2010-09-17T15:30:00.000-07:00

Today we finished our first full week of school. The children have begun to settle into our classroom routine nicely.

We have started our first theme in our reader, which is 'Silly Stories.' The whole class enjoyed reading the first story which is about a silly dragon who goes shopping for food. Today the class took a reading test on that story. And later they also took a spelling and math test. The class did a great job of paying attention and following directions during our testing times.

We have also been having a lot of school wide testing over these past two weeks. The second graders have one more big test to take next Tuesday. We will all breathe a sigh of relief when these school wide tests are completed!

Volunteers

2010-08-26T10:39:00.001-07:00

In the past, I have had parents volunteer their time in the classroom, and I encourage this because it provides opportunities for more children to receive personal attention. If you are interested in volunteering, please let me know. This can be on a weekly, monthly, or occasional basis for class parties or field trips or to share a special skill or area of interest with the students. All volunteers will need to complete a new volunteer packet to be eligible to assist in the classroom. Volunteer packets can be obtained from the school office and must be completed every year.

Birthdays

2010-08-26T10:37:00.001-07:00

Birthdays are special occasions and we enjoy celebrating them at school. Please know that you are welcome to send treats to the classroom on your child's birthday, or on the Monday following a weekend birthday. We will be sure to take a few minutes to honor your child with singing and a few games.

Snacks

2010-08-26T10:34:00.001-07:00

I find that kids at this age really function better with a morning snack. We will have a Snack Time / Story Time at 10:00 each morning. Please provide your child with something small and healthy each day. Some kids bring something new each day, and others bring a box of crackers, etc. lasting them several days. Some students may choose to eat a piece of fruit, or half of a sandwich from their lunch that they have brought from home.

Homework

2010-08-26T10:30:00.000-07:00

Homework will come home every Friday in their PENGUIN folders unless stated otherwise. Homework at second grade usually consists of 5 items to be completed and is worth 5 points in the gradebook. Be sure to complete the following:

1. math page

2. 100 + recorded reading minutes (number of minutes each day in box, totaled to at least 100 for the week) Practicing their vocabulary words, high frequency words, new and old Take Home Books and their library books are all great ways to get weekly reading minutes.

3. high frequency word list (on the inside cover of the Take Home Book) practiced by student each day and signed off by parent

4. vocabulary word list (on the inside cover of the Take Home Book) practiced with the parent so your child understands the meaning of the words.

5. parent initials that the student has practiced that week's 'Take Home Book' each day until the your child can read the story fast and fluently. **Note the Take Home Books stay at home. Please keep them in a box and have your child re-read them to improve their reading fluency.

***Writing- extra credit will go to those children who complete the writing questions on the Comprehension Study Guide which is on the last page of the' Take Home Book'. They will also get to share their writing during our Friday Show and Tell time. This would be a great activity for those students wanting some challenge homework.

Remember the homework packet needs to be returned on THURSDAY with their folder. :)

Welcome to Second Grade

2010-08-26T10:25:00.001-07:00

Hi Everyone!

Welcome to my blog. I use this space to inform you about weekly assignments, activities that the class is working on, as well as to remind you of important dates of upcoming school activities.

I have a 24 hour voice mail at school so if you have a question, feel free to leave a message before or after school. Our phone number at Parkside is 264-3800. You can also reach me by e-mail ( waldockt@tenino.k12.wa.us or follow the link on the school site.)

I am so excited about the new school year! I participated in the Tenino Art Institute class that was held at Parkside this August, and learned some fun and educational art techniques that I am going to use this year during our class art lessons. I fully expect to see some budding Picasso's this year in Room 7!

Tuesday, August 31 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., is our Parkside Open House and Ice Cream Social. I will be in Room 7 ready to greet you and show you where you new desk is. You can also bring your school supplies along and put them away in your desk. I'm sure you will see some school friends here putting their things away as well.

Enjoy your weekend, and I hope to see you Tuesday at the Parkside Open House!

2nd to 3rd Grade Transition Visit on June 7th

2010-06-04T15:16:00.000-07:00

The 2nd to 3rd grade transition visit to Tenino Elementary School will be this Monday, June 7, from 9:00 am to 10:30 am. All parents are welcome to join us at the Tenino Elementary School meeting which will begin in their multi purpose room at 9 am.

Mr. Ford, the principal of Tenino Elementary School, will welcome us and then introduce the third grade teachers to our students. Each third grade teacher will lead one of our second grade classes on a tour of their school.

For many of our students this will be their first look at their 'new' school that they will attend in September. Our Parkside second graders are educationally ready to make the transition from second to third graders. We will all miss our students, but we know they will make us 'Parkside Proud' next year at their new school.

North West Trek field Trip

2010-06-04T15:08:00.000-07:00

Our class field trip to North West Trek was today, Friday, June 4th. We all had a great time. We were fortunate with the weather. It rained a bit on the way to North West Trek, and once again while we were on the tram. But that was all the rain we had for the rest of the day.

A huge 'thank you' to all our parent chaperones. You helped made the day a fun and educational experience for all the children in the class.

Five Beautiful Butterflies!

2010-04-29T15:10:00.000-07:00

The children have had such fun watching our five caterpillars change into pupa and form coverings over their bodies called a chrysalis. This week they saw five beautiful butterflies slowly come out of their chrysalis.

We have read books about the life cycle of the butterfly. And we have watched, written and recorded the various stages in our writing journals. The children have been fascinated by our butterfly science project, and it has been a wonderful learning experience for the whole class.

On Friday, April 30th, all of the second grade classes will release our butterflies on the school playground at 2 p.m. The butterflies are now ready to fly away to find flowers from which to get their food.

B.E.A.R. Week At Parkside....Calling all Teddy Bears!!

2010-04-22T13:24:00.000-07:00

April 26th - April 30th is B.E.A.R. Week at Parkside Elementary School. (Be Excited About Reading) One of the many events planned is to have students participate in an at home reading program on the nights of April 26th, April 27th, and april 28th. Our goal is to have students read 20 minutes per night...or more... and receive a donated book in the library. This year South Sound Reading Foundation will provide the books.

Students who read at least 60 minutes will also be eligible to participate in a drawing for a girl's scooter and a boy's scooter. The scooters have been donated by the Tenino Masons.

Students need to return the B.E.A.R. Bookmark on Thursday, April 29th to the classroom. The top readers from each grade will also be honored.

My goal is to have every child in Room 7 return their completed bookmarks. Thank you all in advance for your help in this worthwhile event.

American Painted Lady Caterpillars ...to Butterflies

2010-04-14T13:11:00.000-07:00

Have the children told you yet about the cup of American Painted Lady caterpillars that we have in the classroom? We have watched the larva hatch and grow from a quarter of an inch long to fat caterpillars over that are over an inch long.

The children have had a lot of fun observing the caterpillars eat and spin their silk threads that help them move around. The caterpillars shed their skin several times as they grow hundreds of times their original size.

We'll keep you posted on their progress!

I.T.B.S. Testing is Going Well

2010-04-14T12:52:00.000-07:00

We are in our third day of testing. We have just one more day of testing to go. The children have all done a super job of listening to the test directions. They all have tried their best, and I am very proud of them.

Later this afternoon we will have a special assembly. The assembly will focus on a juggling act. This will be a welcome break for all of us.

No Homework April 5- April 16th

2010-03-22T14:31:00.000-07:00

There will be no homework the first two weeks in April.....April 5- to April 16th. The week of April 5th we will be doing test practice for the ITBS. And The week of April 12th we will be doing the ITBS testing at school. Make sure your child gets a good nights sleep during this test prep and testing time.

.March 22-25....No Homework This Week

2010-03-22T13:55:00.000-07:00

There will be no homework for the week of March 22-25 due to Spring Conferences. I hope you all have a Happy Spring Break next week! School will resume again on Monday, April 5th.

March Is Our School Carnival Month

2010-03-15T14:59:00.000-07:00

Our school Carnival will be on Friday, March 19th from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. You will be able to buy food at the concession stand. Games for the children will be held in the MP room, as well as throughout the school hallways. Be sure to check out the silent auction in the library. There are always many wonderful gift baskets each year.

Dr. Seuss Assembly is on February 26th

2010-02-18T14:27:00.000-08:00

Each year Parkside has a big assembly honoring Dr. Seuss. Ms. Lakin has asked every child to read five books at home during the month of February. Your child has brought home a page with stars on it for you to help your child record the five books that they have read at home.

When your child returns their completed five stars and gives them to Ms. Lakin, she will give your child a Dr. Seuss pencil. Your child will also receive a free book as well as a chance to win other prizes at our Dr. Seuss Assembly.

Please make sure that your child has brought in their five stars with the five book titles that they have read printed on them.

Happy President's Day and Mid-Winter Break

2010-02-04T15:31:00.000-08:00

We will be working on the story "The Great Ball Game" for two weeks ( Feb. 8-19th ). Homework is being sent home today (Friday, February 5th ). No homework will be sent home on Thursday, February 11th. The next homework packet will be sent home on Friday, February, 19th.

Progress Reports for the first semester will be sent home Thursday, February 11th.

Valentine's Cards

2010-01-29T17:47:00.000-08:00

The children made their valentine sacks on Friday. Students who choose to bring valentines to school may start doing so on Monday, February 1st.

The children can bring their homemade or store bought valentines into the classroom and can immediately put them into their classmates valentines sacks. I will also provide a valentine making center in class so that every child has an opportunity to make and give valentines.

Class Valentine's Party

2010-01-29T17:40:00.000-08:00

Our class Valentine's Party will be on Thursday, February 11th, from 2:00 to 2:30. Feel free to come and join in the fun.

A class valentine's list came home in today's homework folders, along with the names of those children who will be helpers at our class party. Aaron, Marcus, Katherine, Taylor, Emma, and Cole will be the helpers for our Valentine's Party.

PTA ART COMPETITION

2010-01-13T15:51:00.000-08:00

This past December our class decided to enter the PTA's National Art Competition.

The children were asked to make a drawing of what 'Beauty' meant to them. I feel that the children came up with some great art work.

Two of our student's art work was selected for the local Top 10 category by a team of art judges. Congratulations to Allysa Klene, and Carrianna Plascencia for receiving this special recognition.

The PTA is having a meeting with refreshments to celebrate 'all' the students art submissions on January 19th, at 7:00 p.m. at the Tenino Elementary School Multi-Purpose Room. All are invited to attend to recognize Tenino Schools' students and their submissions to the National PTA Art Competition.

PTA Student Book Exchange Is Coming!

2010-01-06T13:26:00.000-08:00

Start gathering your books! The 7th Annual Book Exchange is coming on January 22.

Starting January 11th students can bring in up to 10 of their old books ( in good shape) to exchange for 10 used books that they would like to own.

This is a great way for your child to recycle the books that they have at home. Encourage your child to choose books that they have out grown to send to school. I will encourage them to choose at least one beginning chapter book. Our reading goal this year is to have your child move from easy to read books to chapter books.

Happy New Year!

2010-01-06T13:20:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year to you all!

The class made New Year's bells yesterday to help them remember that our year is now 2010.

It was hard that first day back to school for all of us, after our long Christmas break. But the class is now once again back in our routine.

Stocking Stuffers!

2009-12-04T15:17:00.000-08:00

Many of the children need new pencils and glue sticks....hint, hint! The dollar stores have a good variety of school supplies as well as cute, in-expensive gifts for their Secret Pals.

School Winter Sharing Assembly

2009-12-04T15:14:00.001-08:00

The school Winter Sharing Assembly is on Friday, December 18th at 1:35 for P.M. Kindergarten and for all second grade classes. This is a very popular assembly. For good seating please arrive 15 to 20 minutes early.

Secret Pal Gift Exchange

2009-12-04T15:02:00.000-08:00

Our 'Secret Pal' Gift Exchange works as follows: each child selects a classmates name and provides a wrapped gift for that child at our class party. The gift should be no more than $5 in cost. Keep the surprise until your child presents the gift to their 'Secret Pal' during our party on the 17 th. The children are being extra nice at school to their Secret Pals. They are also writing fun notes to their pals and sneaking them into their cubbies for their pals to find and read. We are truly finding the Christmas spirit in room 7!

Class Christmas Party

2009-12-04T14:53:00.000-08:00

Our class Christmas party will be on Thursday, December 17. We will have refreshments and a 'Secret Pal' gift exchange from 2:00-2:30. A 'Party Helper' note for our Christmas party will go home on December 4th. with these children: Jaimie, Allysa, Jade, Robert, Carrianna, Cianna, and Lauren. Parents can either bring in the food item on December 17th, or send it to school with your child, which ever is more convenient for you to do. As always, parents and grandparents are welcome at our parties if you have the time.

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!

2009-11-24T13:06:00.000-08:00

I really enjoyed all the parent conferences. I was able to share the good work that your children have done these past few months in Room 7. Please give your child a hug for all their hard work.

I must say that the decorated turkeys that were brought in this year were 'outstanding!' You all get an A+. Parents and teachers alike stopped to exclaim over them. I know that I am partial, but I really do think the turkey's from Room 7 were the best! Thank you for all for your efforts on that family project. I hope your decorated turkey can have a place of honor at home..perhaps as a table decoration.

Happy Thanksgiving to you all!

November Parent Conferences

2009-10-28T12:25:00.000-07:00

A note is going home Friday, October 30th, telling you the day and time of your November Parent conference. Conferences will be on Monday, November 9th; Tuesday, November 10th; Thursday, November 12th; and Friday, November 13th. On those conference days the students will be having early release and leave school at 11:30. Wednesday, November 11th, is a No School day to celebrate Veteran's Day.

Calling All Turkeys!

2009-10-28T12:15:00.000-07:00

The Family Turkey Project ditto was sent home last Friday. The turkey can be decorated in any way you would like. Be creative with anything you have around the house--seeds, fabric, paint, feathers, crayons, cotton balls, buttons, bows, noodles, cereal, etc.

I hope your family has fun working together on this project. Please return it no later than Nov.5th. The turkeys will be displayed on our class hall bulletin board for all to see our beautiful turkeys.

Class Halloween Party

2009-10-16T15:50:00.000-07:00

Our class Halloween party will be on Friday, October 30th from 1:30 to 2:30. Parents are always welcome at our class parties, so if you have the time, we'd love to have you come. A note for our 'student party helpers' will go home on Friday, October 23rd with the item that your child is to bring to school for our party. You may drop the item off at school on our party day or send the item to school with your child, whichever is more convenient for you to do. Thank you in advance to those parents helping out with items for our Halloween party.

Volunteers

2009-09-25T16:38:00.000-07:00

Birthdays

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Birthdays are special occasions and we enjoy celebrating them at school. Please know that you are welcome to send treats to the classroom on your child's birthday, or on the Monday following a weekend birthday. We will be sure to take a few minutes to honor your child with singing and a few games.

Snacks

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Homework

2009-09-25T15:24:00.000-07:00

1. math page

3. high frequency word list (on the inside cover of the Take Home Book) practiced by student each day and signed off by parent

4. vocabulary word list (on the inside cover of the Take Home Book) practiced with the parent so your child understands the meaning of the words.

Remember the homework packet needs to be returned on THURSDAY with their folder. :)

Welcome To Second Grade

2009-08-27T10:43:00.000-07:00

Hi Everyone!

Welcome to my blog. I use this space to inform you about weekly assignments, activities that the class is working on, as well as to remind you of important dates of upcoming school activities.

Enjoy your weekend, and I hope to see you Tuesday at the Parkside Open House!