First of all, I just want to say that the kids did so well on the SOAR tests last week! I'm so proud!
Our class party is this Thursday at 1:00. We will be doing a book exchange at the party. Every kid is supposed to bring a wrapped, gender-neutral book that cost no more than $10 (it can also be a gently used book). Everyone is welcome to come and help out!
Also, this Friday is "Now Lay Me Down to Read" Day. The kids can wear their pajamas to school on that day!
We had our second grade Spelling Bee on Monday and Lynn Elise and Kenny did a great job!
The student of the week this week is Lynn Elise. She has 2 sisters and she LOVES apples!
Book orders are due tomorrow! According to the website, as long as I send off the order tomorrow, the books should be delievered to the school before the winter break.
We will be having our SOAR tests this Wednesday and Thursday. We have been working hard on our test-taking skills and strategies. Please make sure that your child gets plenty of rest, eats a good breakfast, and is on time, especially on these two days. I know the kids will do a great job on this test!
For the spelling words this week--since the SOAR tests are this week, we will have the spelling test for these words next Wednesday, December 19th. Plus, this way we won't have to worry about having a spelling test before the class winter party or during the "Now Lay Me Down to Read" day.
This Friday afternoon, we will be having our classroom spelling bee. The top two winners from our class will then compete against the top 2 students from the other 2nd grade classes in a spelling bee on Monday, December 17th.
Canaan is our star student this week! He is a HUGE Arkansas Razorback fan (also my personal favorite :)) and he enjoys playing football himself, as well!
Book orders went home with the students today. In order to make sure that the books arrive before the winter break, they are due back next Tuesday, December 11th. You can either order online or send in the order to me. If you are wanting any of the books to be presents, just let me know and I can hold onto the books and get them to you so that your child doesn't find out. Just be sure to let me know before they arrive!
Starting this Friday, December 7th, Pulaski County is having a contest for schools with SUMDOG. The contest will last until Thursday, December 13th. If you haven't checked out www.sumdog.com yet, you should! It is a great website that helps build math skills!
As you may know, Roberts is having a spelling bee on Monday, December 17th for 3rd-5th grade. 2nd grade will have our own spelling bee consisiting of two students from each class. We will be having a mini spelling bee in the class on Friday, Dwecember 14th and the top two winners from our class will compete against students from other 2nd grade classes on Monday, December 17th at 1 in the flex area.
Our star student this week is Natalie. She brought a lot of pictures to share with the class and also told us that she enjoys reading the comics from the newspaper on Sundays!
Just a reminder--we will have our SOAR tests next Wednesday and Thursday, December 12th and 13th. Please make sure your child is at school on time those days!
