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