Good Job!

These students met their AR goal! Way to go!!!!

Winners of the "Welcome to Georgia" Poster Contest!

Weekly Homework

Spelling

1.) Write 5 words that have ake.

2.) Write spelling words in ABC order.

3.) Write spelling words 3 times each.


Reading

 1.) Read a menu, newspaper, magazine, or road sign. Write why you chose your choice.

2.) Read your story to someone.

3.) Read another folktale. Write one paragraph about it. Include title and author.


Math

1.) Draw a picture of equal parts that equal a whole. Use ¼, 1/6, 1/2 and 1/8.

Field Trip

 Due to inclement weather the field trip has been rescheduled. We will be going on Wednesday, October 27, 2010. Students will need to be here no later than 7:45. Students that planned to bring their lunch on Monday need to bring their lunch Wednesday. Parents that plan to volunteer need to let us know by tomorrow.

                                                         Thanks,
                                                            Second Grade Teachers

Flat Stanley is on the Move!!!

Flat Stanley was spotted in Greenville, South Carolina! Where will we see him next?

Guest Speaker!

         Second grade learned important facts about Georgia from our guest speaker!

Students Making Georgia Region Cookies!!

Reading Time!

These students enjoy reading in the Tepee!

This Student Showed Great Lunchroom Behavior! Way To Go!!!

We Need Your Help!

Please send 1 or 2 apples for cooking with your child by Wednesday. We will be cooking them on Thursday, October 7th.

Thanks!!!

Thank you so much for the class snacks that you have sent. The children have certainly enjoyed them. The snacks help them make it until lunch. Some of their favorites are:

whales                                       peanut butter crackers

goldfish                                     cheese crackers

animal crackers                         graham crackers

vanilla wafers                            teddy grahams

ritz crackers

No sugar please…….

We Need to Talk!

   October 13th has been set aside for parent conferences. Please email me or send a note in your child's    agenda.  The success of our children's education depends upon our communication.

Class AR Report

Total Books Read (to date) __342_

Total Words Read (to date)  461, 795

We have several students who aspire to read 1 MILLION WORDS!

Please help them by helping us, as you read with them EACH NIGHT.

Welcome!

It is a pleasure to have Mrs. Mandy Ginn and Mrs. Morgan Floyd to work with us this year!

Johnny Appleseed's visit to Second Grade!

Johnny Appleseed's visit was very informative and interesting. He opened the door to "apple tasting."

Unit of Study!

We will be studying about "The Geographic Regions of Georgia." Look for pictures as we work.

We will travel back in time to view and compare the lives and culture of the Cherokee and Creek Native Americans.

Field Trip

     We are so excited about our upcoming field trip! It will give the children an opportunity to learn about our resources in Georgia, as well as, the U.S.

     If you have not already made plans to experience this with your child, please consider it. Just remember that you are responsible for your transportation, admission and lunch.

    Where: Jaemor Farms

                 Alto, GA

   When: Monday, October 25, 2010

   Time:  We plan to leave the school at 9:15