See Ya Later, Fab February!!

                      

 We had a great last week and a half! A lot of celebrations. Grandparents day was so fun and we are so appreciative of our grandparents that came and those that we remembered on our special day. We loved the stories and getting to know all of you.

 This week we will be getting back to some serious learning as well as having some fun on Thursday at the Sonoran Desert Museum. Please remember it is free. Send your child in a red La Paloma shirt if you have one and jeans. A hat, water bottle and sack lunch would be awesome. Try to avoid large lunch boxes. They are difficult to pack up.

  We are back to homework packets this week. I want to assure you that I know how hard it can be to get this work finished. If you feel that it is to taxing upon you or your child
or both, right me a note on the homework that they did finish and I will definitely consider that. We have added to the homework because most of our students stay in afterschool where they have plenty of time work on it as well as help. Let me know if there is a problem.  
  

Thanks to all of you for the wonderful Valentine's gifts. I love them all and wish I had time to write a thank you to all of you. It is always appreciated. Have a fabulous week and let's get on to March Madness!!

Love of Reading Week!!!!

  Our Science Fair was a great success! Thanks to all the parents and students who worked so hard to make it happen. We had everything from volcanoes to rockets to floating candy and sinking eggs! It was so much fun.  I have posted a few of the pictures I took here on the blog. If anyone objects to their child's picture being here, please let me know. I will remove it immediately.
   This is Love of Reading Week! We are having all kinds of fun this week including reading a lot. To celebrate we are having a spirit week. Monday-Crazy Hair Day, Tuesday-Professional dress day, Wednesday-Pajama Day and Read-in!, Thursday-Red,Pink,White Day, Friday-Storybook Character day. Thursday is also our party. Please send in fruits and veggies. I have enough drinks. Chips are okay too. Students can start bringing in their Valentines on Wednesday.

      

Hurray! The Blog is Back!

   Let's try it again!

  Saturday was Groundhog's Day and Phil didn't see his shadow! Ask your child what that means. We spent a lot of time on Groundhogs and their habits. They are cute as can be.
  February is a seriously busy, busy month for 2nd grade! First of all the entire month is "Love of Reading Month". We will be reading as many books as we can in class and charting our progress with a multitude of hearts posted in our window. Don't forget Science Projects are due on the 8th. We will be presenting them all day.  We are also having a contest to see who can read the most minutes at home in the lower grade levels.  The prize is an awesome little bike.
 We will be having a Valentine's Party at the end of the day on the 14th. Healthy fruits and snacks only. Remember, Rodeo Weekend starts on the 21st. The 20th is Grandparent's Day. Please invite Grandmas and Grandpas in that day. Finally, February 28th is our field trip to the Sonoran Desert Museum. We love volunteers and need them. Please return field trip forms as soon as possible.
  Because Love of Reading Week is soon( Feb10-15), I could use some readers! Please email me to set up a time to come and read to our class if you would like. Bring your own book or use one of mine!
  So take a deep breath and get ready for a busy and short 2nd grade month