The Weber Weekly

We had an AWESOME week in second grade!  The kids earned their 10th ribbon for whole-class behavior and we celebrated with a Dance Party!!  We had a great time doing the Cha Cha Slide, Hokey Pokey, and YMCA.  I hope your child had as much fun as I did.  :)  I'm so proud of this class!  I can't stop bragging to my husband (also a teacher) about how wonderful my class is this year.  We have a great group of second graders!

Here's a recap of what the kiddos learned this week:

• The kids have been working really hard on their math facts.  I can't believe the improvements I've seen in such a short amount of time.  They have been practicing their facts every day and have most of the addition facts memorized.  It's pretty amazing what they can do now.  
• The children started brainstorming ideas for a personal narrative this week.  They're choosing an event that has happened in their life and they are going to write about it using several details.  One of their details must include a simile.  They had a lot of fun learning about similes and writing simile poems. 
• We learned about a new genre in reading this week called Historical Fiction.  This type of text has characters and events that could have happened in the past.  This was confusing for some children because it's very similar to Realistic Fiction; the only difference being the time period in which the story could occur.      

 Please take note of the upcoming events:

• October 4th - PTO Meeting in the Media Center at 6:00 pm
• October 5th - Picture Day
• October 13th - Market Day pick-up at 4:45 in the gym

In other news...

• Conference time is quickly approaching.  Be watching your child's folder next week for important fall conference information.
• Some of the children have been very forgetful with their Book Buddies.  Please remind your child to be extra responsible with the books and the bags.  All Book Buddies need to be returned to school every Thursday with all the books inside.  I really want to continue this program throughout the school year and that will only be possible with your support. 
• Big thanks to the families of Raegan and Gabe for being our "Snazzy Snack" shoppers for the month of September.  Next week your child will be creating their first recipe, Apple Smiles.  This will surely be a memorable experience!
• Mystery Readers will be starting in two weeks.  We still have some available dates if you'd like to sign up.
• I'd like to thank all of the parent volunteers that started this week.  The kids really enjoy seeing their family members in the classroom and I really appreciate all the extra help.  Thank you!
• We are in need of a few extra supplies in our classroom.  If you can help out with any of the following, the kids and I would sure appreciate it.  The items include:  Clorox disinfecting wipes, hand sanitizer, Ziploc baggies (all sizes), and colored cardstock paper.  Thanks for thinking of us during your shopping trips.  :)  
• As always, my door is always open.  If you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions, please feel free to contact me.  The easiest way to reach me is via email at jweber@psd202.org.  You could also call the school or send me a note in your child's yellow folder.  
• Have a happy weekend!