Preparing for the First Day of School!

I really enjoyed getting to meet so many of you at Meet the Teacher. It’s always fun to watch the kids explore their new classroom for the first time. It gets everyone excited for the first day of school! *The 2nd grade team is looking for parents to help with a few small projects on…

Welcome to the 2016-2017 School Year!

Welcome to our class family blog! I am so glad you found our little home in cyberspace. This blog is one of my favorite communication resources. I hope you will love it as much as I do! I’ve included TONS of information about our classroom that will get you ready for the fun year we have…

Summer Resources

Most of us have heard of the “summer slide” that occurs when students are out of school for 2 plus months. Here are some tips for making the most out of your summer and keeping your child’s brain engaged! Read, read, read and read some more this summer! Take weekly trips to the library and help…

Homework Log and Fridge Notes May 30th

There will be a special writing homework assignment on Tuesday called “Teach the Class.” I am asking the students to write a short paragraph that explains something they would like to teach the class how to do. This mini-project is  due Friday, June 3rd and we will spend the last few of days of school learning…

Homework Log and Fridge Notes May 23rd

A little while ago your child brought home a school supplies order form for next school year. This is the easiest way to make sure your child has everything he/she will need for 3rd grade. All orders will be done online and supply packs will be shipped directly to your house! If your order early…

Homework Log and Fridge Notes May 16th

Scroll to the post below for information about our Animal Habitat Diorama project!  Homework Log May 16 PDF Challenge Spelling Words: Our current spelling words are longer words with the long-e and long-o sounds, which we have previously covered. I am reposting those challenge spelling words, but some of you may have already used them. More Long-e Words…

Animal Habitat Diorama Project

On Thursday your child will be bringing home information about a special science project. Our upcoming science unit is all about animals and the students will be creating animal habitat dioramas about an animal/environment of their choice. The project is due Wednesday, May 25th and is worth 25 points. I am attaching the directions and presentation form in case anyone…

Homework Log and Fridge Notes May 9th

MONDAY, MAY 9th MAP Testing (Reading) TUESDAY, MAY 10th  MAP Testing (Math) Lunch: 12:01-12:31 Specials: Music 1:00-1:40 WEDNESDAY, MAY 11th Field Day:  We will all wear our yellow Bay Meadows shirts to show our class family pride! There will be water games, so please send your child to school wearing clothes and shoes that can get wet.…