Well, We are down to the last two weeks of school. My it has gone by so fast.
This week will be conducted as normally as possible.
We are scheduled to have counseling with Mrs. Bush on Thursday, and Music on Friday.
They will let me know if their schedule will be different this week.
Monday:
We will introduce our last reading story with spelling and language skills (no testing though) Homework will be regular spelling and reading passage.
We will also finish our math grades and any make up work.
We will go to the computer lab and complete any lessons needed there as well.
Monday/Tuesday the students will complete the END OF THE YEAR BENCHMARK TEST.
This test is similar to the reading unit tests. It will not count as a grade on the report card.
However, the results will be put in the cume folder to go to 3rd grade with your child.
*there are 60 questions. *most students will take the test on the computer.
Tuesday:
We will attend a Choir concert in the morning.
We will also have the Millbrook Librarian visit us from 12-12:25 that same day.
All other academic activities will be regular.
*You will receive your child's LAST batch of graded papers on Tuesday. Please sign and return.
Wednesday:
All morning activities will be normal.
We will have field day from 12:30 - 1:15.
We will break into smaller groups and visit 19 stations within this 50minute period.
*Anyone who wants to send in Popsicles on this day; We will welcome them.
*Anyone who wants to come help chaperone our games; We will also welcome you.
Thursday is our HONOR's DAY PROGRAM.
We hope all of you can join us for our special morning.
We will start in our classroom, with our classroom awards, and a mini-brunch from 9-10am
Then we will move t0 the gym for our green pod/school awards from 10:15 - 11am
You are free to check your child out to go home at that point.
Friday:
We will host a first grade class, for an in-house orientation field trip, to tell them about what to expect in 2nd grade.
We will have our "water day" gotcha party a little later in the day.
Please send your child in a T-shirt and shorts on Friday. (and an extra pair to change into)
They will not get SOAKED but should get wet with our water games/activities.
NO BATHING SUITS... thank you. *you can bring a towel in your bookbag if you wish.
The Last week of school activites... TBA. *we will have a board games day.
The last day of school is Thursday, May 26th... and it usually is a half day of school.
Have a great week.
-Mrs. Mainor
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Teacher Appreciation Week Was GREAT. Thank you to all of you who sent in flowers, and treats, and school supplies, and notes. I truely feel appreciated. You made my week great.
I love being your child's teacher.
Also.... Happy Mother's Day to all the Mommies out there. I hope you enjoyed your baby's present for you. They really worked hard all week on them. And I hope you got some special pampering as well.
The Hundred Books Party was an Ice Cream Surprise outside with the Librarian and all the other 2nd graders who read 100 books this year. Any toppings they wanted. How Cool.
We Had TWELVE students reach that goal and attend this party.
Congratulations... What an accomplishment.
Happy Birthday to Kameron Horn last Friday and Thanks to his Grandma for bringing in Cupcakes to help us all celebrate. Kameron has been counting down the days for a LONG time.
This week and next week are the last two we will collect grades from. It is VERY important your child attends school if possible. Our grades will be turned in on May 18th and our Honor's Day Program will be the morning of May 19th. You are all invited to attend.
Graded papers will come home Today from last week, and then again on Thursday like normal.
*thanks for your patience... the kids and I were extremely busy last week.
This week we finish trying to earn as many POINTS for A.R. as possible
*(most student goals are between 10 and 20 points)
Tuesday we will SHOP with our points in the Library. There are 1point, 5point, 10point, and 20point tables. Then the top 3 point earners will also get to choose a book from the book tables to keep.
The kids really work hard to earn their points.
All Library books will be turned in by Tuesday and NO MORE WILL COME HOME.
They have to do inventory that will take a long time to complete.
This week our story theme is Cowboys. On Thursday... Plan to dress your child in jeans, and a cowboy shirt, boots if you have them, and a bandana, and they can bring a hat (to wear in class).
Friday is our Last GOTCHA party. We may be outside so please dress in light clothes.
Thanks to those of you who sent in DIRT from your back/front yard. If your didn't then please send it in by Tuesday. We are doing science experiments on it. Each child with dirt from their own yard.
I appreciate your help in encouraging your child to try hard and demonstrate good behavior these last few weeks.
They are all so excited that summer is near and it shows.
It is effecting their noise level, their tolerance for each other, and their quality of work.
I want everyone to end the year with good grades. Thanks for your help in this area.
Have another GREAT and BUSY week!
-Mrs. Mainor
I love being your child's teacher.
Also.... Happy Mother's Day to all the Mommies out there. I hope you enjoyed your baby's present for you. They really worked hard all week on them. And I hope you got some special pampering as well.
The Hundred Books Party was an Ice Cream Surprise outside with the Librarian and all the other 2nd graders who read 100 books this year. Any toppings they wanted. How Cool.
We Had TWELVE students reach that goal and attend this party.
Congratulations... What an accomplishment.
Happy Birthday to Kameron Horn last Friday and Thanks to his Grandma for bringing in Cupcakes to help us all celebrate. Kameron has been counting down the days for a LONG time.
This week and next week are the last two we will collect grades from. It is VERY important your child attends school if possible. Our grades will be turned in on May 18th and our Honor's Day Program will be the morning of May 19th. You are all invited to attend.
Graded papers will come home Today from last week, and then again on Thursday like normal.
*thanks for your patience... the kids and I were extremely busy last week.
This week we finish trying to earn as many POINTS for A.R. as possible
*(most student goals are between 10 and 20 points)
Tuesday we will SHOP with our points in the Library. There are 1point, 5point, 10point, and 20point tables. Then the top 3 point earners will also get to choose a book from the book tables to keep.
The kids really work hard to earn their points.
All Library books will be turned in by Tuesday and NO MORE WILL COME HOME.
They have to do inventory that will take a long time to complete.
This week our story theme is Cowboys. On Thursday... Plan to dress your child in jeans, and a cowboy shirt, boots if you have them, and a bandana, and they can bring a hat (to wear in class).
Friday is our Last GOTCHA party. We may be outside so please dress in light clothes.
Thanks to those of you who sent in DIRT from your back/front yard. If your didn't then please send it in by Tuesday. We are doing science experiments on it. Each child with dirt from their own yard.
I appreciate your help in encouraging your child to try hard and demonstrate good behavior these last few weeks.
They are all so excited that summer is near and it shows.
It is effecting their noise level, their tolerance for each other, and their quality of work.
I want everyone to end the year with good grades. Thanks for your help in this area.
Have another GREAT and BUSY week!
-Mrs. Mainor
Sunday, May 1, 2011
Well, It's the last month of school and we have an action packed month ahead.
I hope your weekend was well rested. The Royal Wedding was Fabulous for those of you who saw it. The relief efforts are just as impressive for the tornao victims.
I hope everyone you know has come out safely. It was a lifechanging week for many.
This week in school.... We have our last DIBELS testing on TUESDAY. Please make sure your child will get a good night's sleep tomorrow night and a good Breakfast on Tues. morning.
Our goal, of course, is 90 words a minute. Most in our class are at or above that. Thanks to everyone who was practicing the nightly reading passages. It does make a difference.
Thursday we will have counseling with Mrs. Bush
Friday we will have music and then later in the day we will have the 100 book club party.
*Our last few students who made their 100 book goal were: Giovanna Andrews and Kameron Horn.
Great Job to everyone who made it and Great Try to those that didn't quite make it. Everyone gave a good effort.
This week is another regular week with day 1 on Mon. and day 5 on Friday.
We STAR tested on Friday. This score will be compared to the Aug. score. It will show your child's independent reading ability, and their progress in this area.
Last Friday we had a mini field trip to see ARIS (the 3rd grade).
The students were told what to expect (from the students in 3rd grade) and were reassured that some things will remain the same (gotcha's, choir, student council, parties) and some things will be new (art club, new building, new principal, new teachers) But the visit made them very excited about the new adventure ahead.
*Our teacher we visited gave the students a cursive writing card and a multiplication table to practice over the summer. This will help prepare them for a smooth transition to 3rd grade.
But let's not get ahead of ourselves too much. We still have 4 weeks of school in 2nd grade to complete first. We will take grades until the very end. Focus is hard so encouragement from you to your child would help a lot.
A May calendar of events will come home later this week. Look for it.
Have a great week.
-Mrs. Mainor
I hope your weekend was well rested. The Royal Wedding was Fabulous for those of you who saw it. The relief efforts are just as impressive for the tornao victims.
I hope everyone you know has come out safely. It was a lifechanging week for many.
This week in school.... We have our last DIBELS testing on TUESDAY. Please make sure your child will get a good night's sleep tomorrow night and a good Breakfast on Tues. morning.
Our goal, of course, is 90 words a minute. Most in our class are at or above that. Thanks to everyone who was practicing the nightly reading passages. It does make a difference.
Thursday we will have counseling with Mrs. Bush
Friday we will have music and then later in the day we will have the 100 book club party.
*Our last few students who made their 100 book goal were: Giovanna Andrews and Kameron Horn.
Great Job to everyone who made it and Great Try to those that didn't quite make it. Everyone gave a good effort.
This week is another regular week with day 1 on Mon. and day 5 on Friday.
We STAR tested on Friday. This score will be compared to the Aug. score. It will show your child's independent reading ability, and their progress in this area.
Last Friday we had a mini field trip to see ARIS (the 3rd grade).
The students were told what to expect (from the students in 3rd grade) and were reassured that some things will remain the same (gotcha's, choir, student council, parties) and some things will be new (art club, new building, new principal, new teachers) But the visit made them very excited about the new adventure ahead.
*Our teacher we visited gave the students a cursive writing card and a multiplication table to practice over the summer. This will help prepare them for a smooth transition to 3rd grade.
But let's not get ahead of ourselves too much. We still have 4 weeks of school in 2nd grade to complete first. We will take grades until the very end. Focus is hard so encouragement from you to your child would help a lot.
A May calendar of events will come home later this week. Look for it.
Have a great week.
-Mrs. Mainor
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