Welcome to Autumn!  We've been writing about Autumn and how the weather changes during this season. We all agree that we are looking forward to cooler weather and Halloween!
   This week we will be working as usual. Friday you will receive your child's report card. If you are leaving early for a vacation, your child's report card will be available in the front office.
   Have a super break!
 Mrs. Nye

Argh Matey! It be talk like a Pirate Day!!

 The fun thing about being a second grade teacher is that I can incorporate any crazy holiday into a lesson just for fun!! Wednesday is one of my favorites. Talk like a Pirate Day has become a fun event. Even Facebook will let you transfer your posts into Pirate talk!  We will talk about treasure maps and read a bunch of Pirate themed books. Maybe we will find some gold.
  Please remember that picture day is Tuesday. It is uniform dress code. In the Spring, you will be able to choose what your child wears. Bring in your envelopes with money for orders. If you've lost yours, check with the office!
   And remember, it's the pirate's life for me!!
                   Mrs. Nye

National Symbols

In Social Studies, 2nd grade standards require us to teach about our National symbols.  This week we have spent a lot of time on the American flag.  Everyday we say the pledge and the students know how to respect and care for the flag. We have learned about the sacrifices made to protect our freedoms represented by the flag. We know what the stars and stripes represent. We know why we hold our hand over our heart as we say the pledge. We are even singing the Star Bangled Banner as we learn the history of this great anthem, another national symbol.
I couldn't think of a better picture of a flag to display this week than this one of the brave firemen of 9-11 posting the colors on one of the most tragic days in American history.
I will discuss 9-11 this week with the students without a great amount of detail. We will be writing some letters to a firehouse in New York City that was a first responder. I will let them know the importance of a nation pulling together to get through tough times. Please spend some time with your child letting them know your feelings on this subject. It is still fresh in many of our hearts and minds.

Yay!! It's September!

  September has brought Mrs. Nye and her family a new grand baby. We welcomed Charlotte to our family on Saturday afternoon. She weighed 7lbs, 3ounces and was 19 inches long. What a cutie! Mrs. Nye is especially happy because Charlotte's Web is a favorite book of hers! She's not a spider though, she's a cute baby girl.
   Hope you had an awesome vacation weekend. We are only 4 short weeks from another nice, long vacation. Let's enjoy our time together until then!
        Have a great week!
              Mrs. Nye