Dear Parents,
Week at a Glance
This week we are learning about singular and plural nouns in language. We are reviewing the cursive letters we have learned so far in handwriting. In social studies we are looking at features of the United States, including landforms, water, and population density. We are discussing food chains in science. During religion we are learning how Jesus healed a man at a pool and talked with Nicodemus. In our math measurement unit we are learning how to compare lengths of objects using a ruler. During reading we are studying how writers choose words to tell stories.
Schedule
February 3 Kindergarten Round-Up
February 5 100th Day of School
February 13 Valentines Day Party at 2:00
February 16 Presidents’ Day, NO SCHOOL
February 19 Open House 5:30 – 6:30 pm
February 25 Geography Bee
February 27 NO SCHOOL – Teacher Professional Development
100th Day of School
We are excited to celebrate the 100th day of school on Thursday, February 5th. Students may dress up like they are one hundred years old.
Students may also bring in a collection of 100 small objects. This could be coins, beads, stickers, or other items. Please do not send in sentimental items as they could get misplaced. All items must be able to fit into your child’s backpack.
President’s Day
Hope will not have school on February 16th in recognition of Presidents’ Day.
Open House
Hope will host an Open House on February 19th. You are invited to come and visit your child’s next classroom, meet the teacher, and view the curriculum they will learn in 3rd grade.
Field Trip Dates
Following are the days 2nd grade has field trips:
KinderKonzert Symphony: Tuesday, March 3rd
Powell Gardens: Friday, March 27th
Theatre: Thursday, April 9th
Rodeo: Friday, April 24th
More information as well as permission slips will be going home in Thursday folders as these events get closer. We will need parent drivers for these field trips. Please be aware that if you plan to drive for a field trip the school office must have updated insurance and a copy of your driver’s license. Thank you for helping to make these field trips happen!
Valentine’s Parties
We will celebrate Valentine’s Day on February 13th at 2:00 pm. Students are invited to decorate a shoebox to put Valentine’s in. If students choose to bring Valentine’s treats they must bring enough for everyone in the class.
Snow Days
Please be aware that all communication regarding school closure for snow days will come from the office.
Geography Bee
The geography bee will be held on February 25th.
No School Day
The teachers will be attending a professional development session on February 27th. There will be no school that day.
Cold Weather
Please send your child with an appropriate jacket for each day’s weather. Students are not permitted to go out for recess if they are not adequately dressed with a warm jacket. Students may also bring gloves and hats to help them stay warm during this cold and snowy season.
Spelling
Abbreviations:
Ave.
ft.
Mr.
Ms.
St.
Dr.
in.
Mrs.
Mt.
U.S.
Sentence:
Mr. Robert traveled to see Mt. Rushmore in the U.S.
Memory
“For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ shall all be made alive.” – 1 Corinthians 15:22
Miss Hannah Christian
