Weekly News – Second Grade
February 22-26, 2010
Thank you to Megan Carney and Shea Davis for hosting our class Valentine’s Party! All of the children had an incredible time! Thank you for all the nice Valentine’s Day cards and treats. I sure enjoyed them! Thank you to Jon and Jan Knickerbocker, Mrs. Griffee’s parents, who were our “Mystery Readers” on 2/12. Congratulations to all the children for an outstanding job on Poetry Night. Our “Friendly Letters” to President Obama were mailed to the White House on 2/12, in honor of Presidents’ Week. Please bring in donations for our class “Go Eco” gift basket as soon as possible. The auction is less than three weeks from now. There is a basket on top of the cubbies for your donations. Thank You! Upcoming Events: Saturday, 3/13 – Auction 3/15 – 3/19 Parent Teacher Conferences School is dismissed at Noon each day, Wednesday, March 31, is the Science Fair. Homework: Please refer to your B.E.A.R. Binder Book Celebration is due on Friday. Just a reminder. February 8-12 Poetry Night is this Tuesday, Feb. 9 at 7pm. I hope you can all attend! All of the children have been working hard to prepare for this special evening. Our Valentine’s Day class party will be on Friday, 2/12 from 12:45pm-1:30pm. Thank you to Glenn Griffee, Mrs. Griffee’s husband, who was our “Mystery Reader” on Friday, Feb. 5. Our field trip was a huge success! We all enjoyed our tours of the Ojai Police Station, the Ojai Museum, the Ojai Library, and the Ojai Fire Station #21. Having the opportunity to sit in a police car and spraying the fire hose were definitely highlights for the children. We learned a lot and had an enjoyable time on each tour. Thank yo to all the parent drivers and chaperones! Upcoming events Poetry Night 2/9 at 7pm February 15-19, Presidents’ Week Vacation. School resumes on Monday, February 22, 2010. Saturday, March 13 Monica Ros Auction, parent only event March 15-19 Parent-Teacher Conferences. Gradeschool dismissal is 12:00 March 31, 2010, Science Fair from 5:30-6:30pm Homework: Please refer to your B.E.A.R. binder Please remember to read 20 minutes every Monday – Thursday night.February 1-5 2010
Welcome to our new student Annabella! We have scheduled tours of the police station, fire station, Ojai Museum (Go Green Exhibit), and the Ojai Library on Wednesday, 2/3 for our Ojai Community Field Trip. Please remember to bring your lunch form home for a picnic in Libbey Park. We will also be delivering our “Hearts from Home” Valentine’s Day Cards to Jersey Mikes. Thank you to Phoebe L., Audrey’s mom, who was our “Mystery Reader” last Friday! Thank you to Rob D., Tyler’s dad, who read to our class for Ty;er’s “Shining Star” Week! Last day for “Change the World….Coins for Haiti” is this Friday! Remember, If you don’t have an Ojai Library card, please completed the enclosed form and return it to class by Tuesday, 2/2. Your Library Card will be ready for you when we visit the library on Wednesday for our field trip. Ojai Community Field Trip on Wednesday, 2/3 Poetry Night is 2/9 at 7pm Presidents Week Vacation is 2/15 – 2/19 Parent Conference Week is 3/15 – 3/19 February Book Celebration is due on 2/26/10 January 25 – 29 2010 Tyler Davis is our “shining star” this week. Thank you to Dr. Vyhnal for his “Rock Cycle” presentation and lesson on Friday Thank you to Tag C., Stapley’s brother, who was our “Mystery Reader” on Friday! He sure did an incredible job! Notes: Please continue practicing money and telling time concepts at home. Upcoming Events: Arts Month Art Gallery 1/27-1/29 Founder’s Day Celebration Friday 1/29 at 10am Ojai Community Field Trip rescheduled for 2/3/2010 Poetry Night, 2/9 at 7pm Homework: Please refer to your B.E.A.R. Binder Your January Book Celebration is due on Friday, January 29th Please bring your favorite stuffed animal to school on Wednesday for “Writer’s Workshop”January 18-22
The new date of our field trip to the Ojai Museum, Ojai Library, Police Station and the Fire Station is Wednesday, February 3rd. Hopefully the weather will cooperate this time. Please show Mrs. Griffee the poem you will be resiting for Poetry Night by Friday, January 22. These poems will need to be practiced at home to be prepared for Poetry Night on February 9th. We will have a little time in the class too. Thank you to Arley’s Mom, Wanda S. for reading to our class Friday for Ar;ey’s “Shining Star” week!
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