Mrs. Bess' News April 8th - 26th

Dear Parents,

        The kids are having fun watching their plants sprout and grow.  We will learn about photosynthesis and plant products this week.
        We are going on several field trips this month.  Fri., April 12th we will be walking to SUU to attend the performance of the Wizard of Oz.  We are asking for a donation of $1.00 for a ticket.
On the morning of Mon., April 22nd will be the Life Safety House.  The kids will learn about safety at home.  What to do if there is a fire, how to make a 9ll call and other important skills.  There will be a synthetic smoke used during part of the demonstration.  If your child has asthma it is suggested that they step out for that part.  Please let me know if your child should be removed.  I really need a parent to go with us for this field trip because they split us up into groups.  If you could help please let me know ASAP.  On Thurs., April 25th will be the Bard's Birthday Bash.  We will be walking to SUU.
Please make sure your student wears good walking shoes and dresses for the weather for each of these field trips.
          In math we have started times tables.  In 2nd grade we learn through the 5'ves.  The math is getting more difficult.  Many of the kids need extra practice with time, money, adding and subtracting three digit numbers with regrouping, and fractions.  Please make sure they do their homework and provide extra practice if possible.
         I really appreciate all you do to help your child be successful.
                                                                   Calendar
                                                        April 12 - Wizard of Oz
                                                        April 22 - Life Safety House
                                                        April 24 - AR Assembly 10:00
                                                        April 25 - Bard's BD Bash
                                                        April 26 - Reading Records due
                                                        May 1 - Teacher Request forms due

Mrs. Bess' News Feb. 4 - 15th

Dear Parents,

       We are looking forward to Curriculum Night on Feb. 21st at 6:00.  The kids are excited to share their stories, projects, and portfolios.  Just a reminder that the student project is due Feb. 19th.  We've had some fine projects turned in already. 
       We have finished Earth, Moon, and Stars and we will next study Dental Health.  There is a tooth brushing record included in this week's homework folder.  Please remind your child to brush and floss every night and morning.
       Your student needs an empty cereal box for a Valentine container.  We will be decorating them Mon., Feb. 11th.  We will have a Valentine Party on the 14th.  We have 25 students in our class.  A class list is also included in the homework folder this week so your student can begin working on their valentines.
       The last half of the month we will be learning about Patriotic Symbols. 
       We are still trying to get everyone to pass off the 100 add facts while starting subtraction facts as well.  We are doing two-digit addition with regrouping, telling time to the nearest 5 min., and fractions.
       Thank you for helping your student at home with their project and homework.  Together we make a great team.
                                                                Calendar
                                                    Feb. 11 - Cereal box due
                                                    Feb. 13 - Dental Program
                                                    Feb. 18 - President's Day
                                                                   No school
                                                    Feb. 19 - Project due
                                                    Feb. 21 - Curriculum Night
                                                    Feb. 22-  Flag Ceremony