Just a reminder that tomorrow we have our field trip to the Apple Barn. They may wear play clothes. Please make sure they come dressed appropriately for the weather, we will be outside rain or shine! And also send a lunch that can be easily eaten outside. 🙂 Looking forward to it!
Library Switch
Just a heads up for this week … our library block . will be on Friday this week because we are away on our field trip on Thursday 🙂
Friday Update
Hey everyone, it’s the weekend, and we are ready for a rest and some downtime.We had a busy week, including our Toonies for Terry run, thanks everyone who donated to the cause, and hot lunch/Knight Day today. We did some fun experiments, and we spend a lot of time working with words and building them. We also made apple sauce this afternoon. So lots of fun has been had 🙂 I hope you all enjoy your weekend.
Dates to Remember/October Dates:
Monday, September 30th
- Orange shirt day (if not an orange shirt, then uniform)
- fire drill
Tuesday, October 1st – Healthy Relationships Assembly
Thursday, October 3rd – Apple Barn field trip
Friday, October 11th – Knight Day
Monday, October 14th – Thanksgiving – no school
Thursday, October 17th – Earthquake drill
Tuesday, October 22nd – Picture Day
Friday, October 25th – Pro-D
October 29th-31st – Scholastic book fair
Thursday, October 31st – Fall Colour Day
Spelling:
List will be introduced Monday, September 30th and tested on Friday, October 4th.
- his
- just
- about
- much
- ball
- law
- lay
- soft
- path
- as
Bible Memory:
Our theme for Chapel for the month of October is Prayer.
Matthew 6:9-13 – “Our Father in heaven, hallowed by your name. Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. And forgive us our debts as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from the evil one.”
Reminders and other Information:
- comfort kits need to be returned by October 2nd – then they will be removed from the classroom
- field trip this week – our field trip happens rain or shine, please dress appropriately and send along a lunch that is easy to eat out and about
- Orange shirt day on Monday – Students may come to school wearing casual bottoms and an orange shirt. If you aren’t wearing an orange shirt, you are wearing your uniform as per usual. We will use this opportunity to talk to our student about how ‘Every Child Matters’.
Toonies for Terry Reminder
Just a reminder that tomorrow we will have our Terry Fox Run, and it would be great if each child could bring a toonie to fundraise for cancer research.
Orange Shirt Day
Good morning parents,
Just wanted to let you know about an addition to our calendar. On Monday, September 30th we will be participating in Orange Shirt day. Students may come to school wearing casual bottoms and an orange shirt. If you aren’t wearing an orange shirt, you are wearing your uniform as per usual. We will use this opportunity to talk to our student about how ‘Every Child Matters’. Thanks! And have a great day 🙂
Weekly Update
We have had a great week in Grade 2. A huge thanks to all the parents who came out on Parents Night. It was great to connect and chat with some of you, getting the year off to such a great start. I hope you all enjoy your long weekend.
Dates to Remember:
Thursday, Sept. 26th – Toonies for Terry
Friday, September 27th
- Knight Day and hot lunch
- Last day for September book orders to come in
Spelling:
- land
- star
- live
- heat
- box
- three
- if
- stand
- come
- wing
Bible Memory:
Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs.
Psalm 100:2
Reminders and Other Information:
- If you have not yet brought in Kleenex boxes, paint shirt and gym shoes, please do so as soon as possible
- Comfort Kits – a newsletter, as well as your old comfort kits, have gone home. Please update them and return them to school ASAP. They will be taken out of the classroom and stored away soon, (I will have no access) so please make sure you get this done.
- Permission slips have gone home for our first field trip – to the Apple Barn. Please gets those signed and returned quickly. In the past we have gone to the Corn Maze/Pumpkin Patch in Greendale, however this year the two Grade 2 classes will be trying out the Apple Barn instead.
- Toonies for Terry – Each year, we celebrate the amazing achievements and life of Terry Fox and collect money to raise awareness for cancer research. We will be participating in our Terry Fox Run on September 26th and we would ask that each student bring in a toonie to help with this cause. Thanks for partnering with us in this!
One of the most beneficial ways to help your child this year will be to be reading with them every evening at home. Grade 2 is such a big year for reading, and I am so excited to watch them grow in leaps and bounds in this way, but it can’t be something that is only done at school. Your child needs your support and encouragement at home as well. In the next couple weeks Home Reading books will start to go home, but don’t wait for that! Start reading with them now.
Parent Night
Just a reminder that tomorrow night (Sept. 16th) is our Parent Night. It begins at 6:30pm. I’d love to meet you, if I haven’t already, or just connect as well! The first hour of the evening is a meet and greet, after that will be some information and details for the year ahead! Looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow night 🙂
Freshgrade
Hey Parents! One of the ways I like to share what we are doing in the classroom each week is with pictures, and the way that I share them is through Freshgrade. I have sent out an email request for Freshgrade, which you can accept and then receive emails when I have posted pictures or anything else for your child in particular. Please check it out, and feel free to comment. This can also be a great way to see what we are doing in class, allowing you to then talk with your child about it! Let me know if you didn’t get the email request or it doesn’t seem to be working. Thanks!
Weekly Update
Second week has been a very full and busy one. We are starting to learn some of the routines and expectations, and will continue to work on them in the weeks ahead.
Dates to Remember:
Monday, September 16th – Parent Night – 6:30pm
Friday, September 20th – Pro-d Day
Spelling:
No spelling list this week due to the short week.
Bible Memory:
Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs.
Psalm 100:2
Reminders and Other Information:
- If you have not yet brought in kleenex boxes, paint shirt and gym shoes, please do so as soon as possible
- A Criminal record check will be MANDATORY to be in the classroom or to participate in field trips, please make sure you have these on file at the office, or get the process started right away
- Water bottles – I would encourage each student to have a water bottle … we don’t have a water fountain in the classroom, so it is important that they have a way to have a drink when hot and thirsty
- Emergency Kits – some parents have been asking about these … information about putting these together will be coming home with your student on Monday. They need to be checked and updated, then returned to school.
Pizza Day
Just a reminder that Tuesdays are Pizza Day.
This is optional, but can save you having to pack lunch for one day of the week.
I will take orders after I do attendance in class each morning.
Pizza cards can be purchased at the office, or you may send cash with your child.