Christmas is almost here!  With our last week of school before break, I’m sure the kids are all going to be very excited, but please remind them to continue to be on their best behavior.  We have a lot of exciting things to look forward to, but we’d also like to keep our sanity!      

Mrs. Aten’s Second Grade News
December 17, 2007

What are we working on before and after break?
Math:  Fractions, Assessment Review, Excel Math
Reading:  Story this week: “Pumpkin Fiesta”
    Story next week: “The Day Jimmy’s Boa Ate the Wash”
Spelling:  This week: -y to -ies

               Next week: words with ou, ow

Writing:  Elaborative Detail, How the Grinch Stole

Christmas
Character Trait of the Month:  Kindness

Important Dates

 

Dec. 18th: 6:30 p.m. First Grade & Chorus Christmas            program

 

Dec. 20th:  Class Christmas Party

 

Dec. 21st:  12:45 Early Release

 

Dec. 22nd—Jan. 1st:  NO SCHOOL (Merry Christmas!)

 

Jan. 2nd:  Return to school

 

 

 

 

 

Supplies Needed

*Many students have filled up their writing journals.  Please send another writing journal to school for your child.

*Wide-ruled loose leaf paper needed!  Thank you for your donations!

 

Class Hamster

Thank you so much for the replies about keeping T.T. for Christmas break.  Several of you were willing and ready to take on the responsibility, so I drew names from those students, and the lucky taker is Kasi!  Thank you Kasi and family for taking care of our class pet for Christmas.  Also, thank you to everyone else who was willing!



 

Class Christmas Party (Dec. 20th)
Thank you for your responses and willingness to help with the class Christmas party!  Letters have already been sent home to let you know what to send with your child for our party on Thursday.  If you did not receive that, please let us know. 

 

Also, remember that our gift exchange this year is for gifts that the whole class can use! 

Please send those wrapped on Thursday.  Thank you!

                       Polar Express

We had a great week with our Polar Express unit.  I think the kids all had fun on Friday being able to wear pajamas as we boarded the Polar Express and watched the movie.