Well, that’s a wrap! Hard to believe this year has come and gone. It has been such a privilege to teach your children this year. They were such a wonderful bunch and we had so much fun together. I am so proud of each and everyone of them for all the hard work they put in, and for all of their achievements. It is a delight to watch them grow in leaps and bounds, and in all areas!

Thank you so much for all the gifts and kind words that have been shared with me here at the end. I was truly blessed!

I pray you all have a wonderful summer, soaking in the sun and enjoying some rest and family time 🙂

Final full week of school, and we made it. Just three days to go … with lots of fun packed into them 🙂 The countdown began on Monday with the students rearranging the desks however they wanted to in the classroom, on Tuesday we had donuts, on Wednesday we played with water balloons outside, on Thursday we chose one subject to cut from our day and used sidewalk chalk instead, and on Friday we played some games in the dark with glow sticks. It has been so great! The Talent Show on Tuesday was phenomenal. All of the students who participated did such an amazing job, I always appreciate their bravery. And we have been finishing up the last of all our assignments, sharing our stories with each other has been enjoyable for all!

Dates to Remember:

Tuesday, June 18th – Waterslides

Wednesday, June 19th –

• Fun Day – noon dismissal
• last day of school
• report cards go home

Reminders and Other Information:

• bring in all home reading books
• I am still in need of another parent volunteer for Fun Day, please let me know if you can help out

 

Good afternoon parents, I am in need of a couple of parent volunteers to help out on the last day of school with our Fun Day. It will require you to run one of our stations while the children rotate through all our different stations. Please let me know ASAP if you can help me out with this! Fun day starts at 9:15m and will end right before our noon dismissal. Thanks so much in advance 🙂

Only a week and a half to go! Hard to believe that we are so close. The continued countdown has been lots of fun … with  extra recess time on Monday, a picnic lunch on Tuesday,  suckers on Wednesday, a movie afternoon on Thursday, and a re-arranging of the room (their own choice) on Friday. We had our final assembly on Tuesday, where we were able to watch a video with highlights from the year. On Wednesday we had a Science World Presentation that had some really fun experiments, including a hover board. We are starting to finish up all of the different projects that we have going on. It has been a busy, but fun week! Have a great weekend!

Dates to Remember:

Tuesday, June 11th – Talent Show

Friday, June 14th – Noon dismissal

Tuesday, June 18th – Waterslides

Wednesday, June 19th – Fun Day, last day of school

Reminders and Other Information:

• bring in your home reading – I will no longer be sending books home
• Library books – if you have not yet returned your library books, please get those handed in as soon as possible
• bring in your waterslides permission slip if you haven’t already
• You are invited to join us for our annual Primary Talent Show which will be held on Tuesday, June 11th from 9:15am-10:15am. Participants from our classroom include:
  • Sophia – singing
  • Casandra – piano
  • Zachary – board break
  • Beth – singing
  • Emma – piano
  • Janaea and Lily – singing
  • Adalyn – dance

Well, we are in the home stretch, as we enter June next week. There are many things going on, lots to finish up and complete, and so much excitement and exhaustion as we enter into these last couple weeks. We have been talking about perseverance in chapel this last month, and we have been talking about persevering to the end of the school year. The countdown has continued to help motivate us in this: Monday we did some M&M math, Tuesday we cooled down with a refreshing drink at lunch, Wednesday we had rock, paper, scissor tournaments, Thursday we had lunch with our buddies, and Friday was a Minute-to-Win-It Games afternoon. Our games afternoon was a lot of fun, there was a lot of cheering and friendly competition going on!  I also just want to make sure that I acknowledge how proud I am of all of the Grade 2’s for the hard work that they put into the Spring Sing! They did such an amazing job, and it’s always such a blessing to watch them worship. The night, while for some of them was really long, and kept them up way past bedtime, was great. Thanks for joining us in that time together.

Dates to Remember:

Tuesday, June 4th – Final Assembly

Wednesday, June 5th – Science World Presentation

Spelling and Phonograms:

No more spelling lists or phonogram tests this year. Wehoo, that’s something to celebrate!

Bible Memory:

Joshua 1:7-9

Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, that you may be successful wherever you go. Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful. Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.

Reminders and Other Information:

• remember to bring in your home reading

The countdown continues … Tuesday was sit where you wanted for the day, Wednesday was reading outside with a buddy for quiet reading, Thursday was a paper airplane contest, and Friday was a popsicle party. Each day we look forward to what surprise is inside the balloon! I hope you all have a great weekend!

June Dates/Dates to Remember:

Monday, May 27th – Spring Sing

Wednesday, May 29th – Knight day/hot lunch

Tuesday, June 4th – Final Assembly

Wednesday, June 5th – Science World Presentation

Tuesday, June 11th – Talent Show

Friday, June 14th – Noon Dismissal

Tuesday, June 18th – Waterslides field trip

Wednesday, June 19th

• Fun day
• Noon dismissal
• Report cards go home
• Summer break begins!!

Spelling and Phonograms:

1. ride
2. push
3. within
4. above
5. stop
6. pick
7. leave
8. buy
9. mind
10. four
11. once
12. track
13. fences
14. mad
15. groans
16. neck
17. lesson
18. honey
19. unless
20. catch

ee, or, ci, ow, ng, eigh, oe, ed, wr, wor

Bible Memory:

Hebrews 12:1-2

Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of our faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

Reminders and Other Information:

• remember home reading
• Spring Sing information
  • Spring sing concert is on Monday!
    1. Doors open at 6:00pm and the concert begins at 6:30
    2. K-3 Students should meet in their classrooms by 6:15pm
    3. Students will be wearing jeans on the bottom and orange or white coloured shirts.

Spring sing concert is on Monday! It is coming up quickly and here is the information that you will need 🙂

1. Doors open at 6:00pm and the concert begins at 6:30
2. K-3 Students should meet in their classrooms by 6:15pm
3. Students will be wearing jeans on the bottom and orange or white coloured shirts.

Any questions, let me know!

It has been an exciting week in Grade 2, with Crazy Hat Day on Tuesday (of which their was a lot of fun and creative hats!!), and the beginning of our Summer Countdown. Up on our bulletin board we have balloons, and everyday we will pop one and inside is something special for us. Our first balloon pop was working with a partner all day long. They loved being able to do their math together, and working on their stories together, sharing ideas and enjoyment of their partners work. The next day was extra DPA. The excitement of a long weekend was also very evident by the end of the week 🙂 We have been continuing to work hard on our Science Reports, as well as our creative stories. It has been fun to see everyone get excited as they work and learn through these two bigger assignments. Have a great long weekend, everyone!

Dates to Remember:

Monday, May 20th – No School

Spelling and Phonograms:

No lists due to short week.

Bible Memory:

Hebrews 12:1-2

Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of our faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

Reminders and Other Information:

• bring in home reading

This week we talked about Stranger Danger, and the importance of knowing who safe people in our community are, as well as what to do when we find ourselves in different situations. We were told that it is ok to ignore or walk away from adults when we are alone and a stranger approaches us, and that even though most people are kind and thoughtful, we actually just don’t know, so we need to make smart decisions every time. We also had our First Nation’s Cultural Day where the students rotated around to different classrooms and activities. Some of the highlights were trying bannock and playing a Hunter and Gatherer’s game. And we ended the week off with a movie afternoon, watching Charlotte’s Web. We just finished reading the book together as a class, and enjoyed the movie as well 🙂 I hope you all have a wonderful weekend, enjoying the sunshine 🙂

Dates to Remember:

Tuesday, May 14th – Crazy Hat Day (wearing uniform)

Friday, May 17th – Pro-D Day

Spelling and Phonograms:

No spelling or phonogram list due to the short week.

Bible Memory:

Hebrews 12:1-2

Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of our faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

Reminders and Other Information:

• remember to bring in home reading
• no more full dress uniform

Plant orders will be arriving on Friday and anyone who ordered plants will need to pick them up that day.  We don’t get a delivery time, just a delivery window and right now we are set to receive the order between 9 and 3.  Yes, that’s a big window.  Our hope is to be able to deliver everything after school. Thanks!