Dear Parents,
       

We've had a great start to our 2nd grade year!   We had fun going through our welcome bags and learning about how we are a new classroom community.  We started to explore our classroom and learn about all the new things 2nd graders get the chance to do!
Your child took their homework folder with a 'Homework Log' with them this evening.  The only homework they have tonight is to read the paper book titled, Good Homes Wanted.  Students should read this and attempt to answer the questions  throughout and at the end of the story.  The answers to the questions at the end are given, but please assist your child, and help them answer the questions without peeking!  These books will go home before each new math unit.  The books may stay at home and do not need to be returned to school.  However Please make sure your child returns their homework folder and homework log tomorrow. Their homework folder will be filled out each night, and needs to be signed by a parent or guardian at the end of the week.  

 Thank you so much for signing up for our first "Get to Know You" conference.   We look forward to meeting with you and getting to know your child better.  Please be sure to send the Pre-Conference questionnaire back to school before Friday.  We will use these as a springboard for our Friday conversations.  

 I will continue to send reminders and monthly newsletters via email and also post everything on our class blog. (The web address for this is http://2crockstarz.blogspot.com.)

Mrs. Hildahl and I are excited to be working with you and your child this year. If there is ever anything we can do, please do not hesitate to contact us and let us know. Email is the best way to reach either one of us!

                         We look forward to seeing you on Thursday evening and Friday.

Second Grade
Important Dates and Information
2014 - 2015

August 28- Back to School Night, 7:00

Teachers speak about curriculum and classroom routines, room parent explains volunteer opportunities

August 29- Getting Acquainted Conferences

September 1 – Labor Day, No School

September 9 & 10 - School Pictures, Class times to be decided at a later date

September 26 - Second Grade Community Day!  Students may dress down and pack lunches. Students are able to dress down in athletic attire.  We will play community-building games as a whole second grade. 

Room Parent/Grade Parent Help: Provide water bottles and popsicles (the same type for each class)

October-May (ongoing) - We welcome classroom volunteers to come in to speak about holidays/traditions celebrated throughout the year. Parents will speak and also bring in objects or pictures and or play a game or activity that represents their tradition.

October 10- Charlie David Dinner

October, TBA– 11:30 – 3:15 Ohio Historical Society History To Go Van comes to CA

Room Parent Help:  3 - 4 parents per class will be needed to help groups of students rotate through hands-on activities with Ohio Native American Artifacts.  This will be set up in the 2^nd grade classrooms.

October, Most likely the week of 10/20- Campfire Stories – This will be a dress down day for second graders.  We will head into the CA woods to hear the Lower School Librarians tell stories while enjoying s’mores.  Students will be escorting their Pre-K buddies to this event.

October 13 – Columbus Day – No School

October – November - Canned Food and Clothing Drive

October 31 - Halloween Party and Parade – 1:40 to 3:00

Room Parent Help:  A number of volunteer will be needed to send in party contributions, and assist children with putting on costumes.  The party generally begins at 2:00 with costume changes beginning around 1:40.  A similar snack and activity should be planned between all 4 classes. The parade begins at 2:30.

November 7 - Read In – Students will spend the day dropping everything to read.  Blankets or sleeping bags may be brought in, as well as lots of reading material.

November 13- Lower School Conferences after school

November 14- Lower School Conferences (No LS school- CASE is offered during conference times)

November, TBA– Kids for Kids service program

         Classes will sponsor families through the CA Service Board.

Room Parent Help:  Help classroom teachers organize donations and communication to families.  Help coordinate 2-3 volunteers for shopping in theater lobby when Clothing Drive donations are organized.

November 24- 2nd Grade Musical Performance

This takes place during LS Assembly time - 8:15 - 8:45. Parents are welcome to attend.

November TBA - Wrapping Event

Room Parent Help:  Parents are needed to assist classes wrapping and organizing contributions for the sponsored families.

November 25 - Native American Culmination Luncheon and Rotations

Room Parent Help:  In the morning, parents will help escort students to various activities run by co-curricular teachers. Volunteers will be needed to make authentic Native American dishes to be shared among the entire second grade. This takes place the Tuesday before Thanksgiving break begins. No limit on the amount of volunteers. Room Moms and Grade Mom should help coordinate what dishes will be served so there is a wide array of choices.

November 26 – November 30 - No School - Thanksgiving Break

December TBA - (usually the first week in December) – Ohio Historical Society Field Trip to Ohio Village and Museum

Room Parent Help:  Coordinate volunteers to chaperone this trip.

December 18- Lower School Holiday Gathering, 2:00

December 19 – January 5  - No School Winter Break

January 19 – No School MLK Jr. Day

February 6 – Read In – Students will spend the day dropping everything to read.  Blankets or sleeping bags may be brought in, as well as lots of reading material.

February 12 (Most likely date) - Valentine’s Party - 2:00 – 3:00

Room Parent Help:  Parent volunteers plan and conduct the party complete with a craft. The students will have a homework assignment that requires them to make their Valentine box at home and to create cards for their classmates and Pre-K buddies. A similar snack and activity/craft should be planned between all 4 classes. 

February, TBA – (usually the day of the Valentine’s Parties) - Jump Rope for Heart – Students will jump rope at a designated time to honor those supported by the American Heart Association. Students may dress down in athletic wear and bring a water bottle.

February 13 – No School - Family Day (Teacher Professional Development)
 
February 16 – No School - Presidents’ Day

February 23 – – CA Family Night – Families are encouraged to drop nightly activities routine and enjoy time together.

February 26 - LS & MS Conferences after school

February 27 – No School - LS, MS, US Conference Day (No LS School – CASE will be provided during your conference times)

March 6 – Second Grade Float Parade - 2:15 – Parents may join us in the classrooms to tour the state float projects made by students.

March 13 - 3:05 - Spring Break Begins

March 30 – School Resumes

March TBA - Weekend Field Trip to Caesar Creek

May 5 – Read In – Students will spend the day enjoying reading activities.  Blankets or sleeping bags may be brought in, as well as lots of reading material.

May 8 - 8:05-11:00 - Special Friends Day - Parent volunteers serve as greeters around the Lower School

May 14 - LS Conferences after school

May 15 – LS Conference Day (No LS School – CASE will be provided during your conference times)

May 21 & May 22  - 8:00-8:30 AM - Celebration of Accomplishments- Parents come to school on one of the above dates to celebrate the accomplishments of their second grader(s).  A potluck breakfast will be available. 

         Room Parent/Grade Parent Help:  Coordination of food and supplies for the breakfast.  Request volunteers for set up and clean up.

May 26 - Community Day – The whole second grade plays community-building games and celebrates the year together.  We dress down and enjoy a pizza lunch outside, weather permitting.

         Grade Parent Help: Coordinate picnic style lunch for second grade

May 25 - No School - Memorial Day

May 29 - Last Day of School – Closing Program - 8:30-9:00 – Students are dismissed from the classrooms after the program.

Dear 2C Rock Stars,

Hello and welcome to second grade!  The first day of school will be here soon!  We hope to see you at the Ice Cream Social on Monday August 18 at 5:00.  Mrs. Hildahl and I are really looking forward to our new classmates!

We’re sure everyone had a wonderful summer vacation.  We would are asking all new members of 2C to bring in a special ‘artifact’ from your summer vacation on the first day of school.  This item could be anything from your summer that reminds you of a special time or place…a seashell, stuffed animal, postcard, etc.  Be prepared to share it with you new classmates.

We will be having specials during the first days of school so be sure to pack your P.E. shoes, art smock, and your swim suit.  You may bring in your other school supplies (pencil box, folders, tissues, quart zipper bags) at this time as well.  In the meantime please visit our class blog:  2Crockstarz.blogspot.com.

                             Rock on,
                                 Ms. Saide and Mrs. Hildahl

Welcome to second grade!  We have a rockin' 2014-2015 year lined up for all of you!  Stay tuned to the blog for updates and information!