Hi Everyone!

• Welcome Back!!
• I  hope you had a good long weekend!

Phys. Ed

• Our Phys. Ed days this week are Monday,  Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.

Library

• Our library day is on Tuesday.
• Make sure you bring your book back so you can sign out another one.

Homework/Reading

• The homework for the week is listed in the orange homework books.
• Spelling words for the week focuses on /ing/ endings. When a word has an /e/ at the end, we drop the /e/ and add /ing/. For some words we double the last letter and add/ing/.
• We will be working on them at school and sending them home to work on for homework.
• We will do a test on the words on Friday.
• Please continue with our sight word sheets. Remember to have the Homework Helper sign the list when you know all the words.
• The word work activity focuses on our spelling words. Read each sentence and circle the word that is missing. Use the two words in the box and write a sentence for each one. Make sure to add good details and begin and end your sentence the right way.
• In Math we are working on increasing patterns. An increasing pattern gets bigger by the same amount each time.
• Choose one book from the reading bag to read each night. Use your strategies to help with the reading and record your book on the log sheet.

Fundraising Assembly Wrap Up

• Today at school we had our fundraising assembly.
• There were lots of prize draws!
• Every student received a water bottle with the school crest on it. Please note that the water bottles cannot go in the dishwasher. They need to be washed by hand.

Yearbook Orders

• If you would like to order a yearbook this year, forms and money need to be in by April 26^th.
•  Cost of the yearbook is $20.00.

Water Bottles

• Just a reminder to bring in a water bottle that you can refill and use throughout the day.

Have a Fantastic week Grade 2!

Hi Everyone!

• Welcome Back!!
• I  hope you had a good long weekend!
• Please make sure you are dressed for the weather.
• It would be a good idea to have an extra pair of mittens and socks in your backpack.

Phys. Ed

• Our Phys. Ed days this week are Monday,  Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.

Library

• Our library day is on Tuesday.
• Make sure you bring your book back so you can sign out another one.

Homework/Reading

• The homework for the week is listed in the orange homework books.
• Spelling words for the week focuses on /th/ blend at the beginning of words and the /oo/ vowel sound.
• We will be working on them at school and sending them home to work on for homework.
• We will do a test on the words on Friday.
• Please continue with our sight word sheets. Remember to have the Homework Helper sign the list when you know all the words.
• The word work activity focuses on our spelling words. Read each sentence and circle the word that is missing. Pick two of the underlined words and write a sentence for each one. Make sure to add good details and begin and end your sentence the right way.
• In Math we are counting by 10s starting at 7. Using strategies to add facts quickly and equal and unequal.
• Choose one book from the reading bag to read each night. Use your strategies to help with the reading and record your book on the log sheet.

Fundraising Campaign – NUMER-ACTION

• Just a reminder that all fundraising pledge money was due back on Thursday March 2^nd.
• If you still have money out, please do your best to get it in this week.

Water Bottles

• Just a reminder to bring in a water bottle that you can refill and use throughout the day.

Have a wonderful week Grade 2!

Hi Everyone!

• Welcome Back!!
• I  hope you had a fun and relaxing March Break!
• Please make sure you are dressed for the weather.  
• It would be a good idea to have an extra pair of mittens and socks in your backpack.

Phys. Ed

• Our Phys. Ed days this week are Monday,  Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.

Library

• Our library day is on Tuesday.
• Make sure you bring your book back so you can sign out another one.

Homework/Reading

• The homework for the week is listed in the orange homework books.
• This week we will be working on sight words and reading.
• Work on the sight word list you are on. Remember to have the Homework Helper sign the list when you know all the words.
• It is very important that the students read each night. Choose one book from the reading bag to read each night. Use your strategies to help with the reading and record your book on the log sheet.

Fundraising Campaign – NUMER-ACTION

• Just a reminder that all fundraising pledge money was due back on Thursday March 2^nd.
• If you still have money out, please do your best to get it in this week.

St. Patrick’s Day

• St. Patrick’s Day is on Friday March 17^th.
• Students are asked to wear green on that day.

Water Bottles

• Just a reminder to bring in a water bottle that you can refill and use throughout the day.

Have a great week Grade 2!

Hi Everyone!

• I  hope you had a fun Family Day long weekend!
• Please make sure you are dressed for the weather.  
• It would be a good idea to have an extra pair of mittens and socks in your backpack.

Phys. Ed

• Our Phys. Ed days this week are Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.

Library

• Our library day is on Tuesday.
• Make sure you bring your book back so you can sign out another one.

Homework/Reading

• The homework for the week is listed in the orange homework books.
• Spelling words for the week focuses on the /ay/ vowel sound that makes the /a/ say its own name.
• We will be working on them at school and sending them home to work on for homework.
• We will do a test on the words on Friday.
• Please continue with our sight word sheets. Remember to have the Homework Helper sign the list when you know all the words.
• The word work activity focuses on adding a beginning sound or blend to make /ay/ words Pick two words and write a sentence for each one. Make sure to add good details and begin and end your sentence the right way.
• In Math we are working on using a calendar. Use the calendar on the page to problem solve and answer the questions.
• Choose one book from the reading bag to read each night. Use your strategies to help with the reading and record your book on the log sheet.

Fundraising Campaign – NUMER-ACTION

• We had our activity day for our Numer-Action Fundraiser on Tuesday February 21^st.
• The students were involved in physical activity and math related activities throughout the day. They also completed their math fact test.
• Students were asked to collect pledges for the amount of time they spent on activities.
• If you have not returned your pledge sheet yet, please have it in this week.
• All money raised goes to the Student Council in support of student activities.
• All pledge money is due back on Thursday March 2^nd.

100^th Day Of School

• As of now our 100^th Day of School will be on Friday February 24^th.
• Students are asked to bring their collection of 100 things.
• Please bring an item for the Food Bank if you can. We are teaming up with the K-2 classes to try and collect 100 items for the Food Bank.

 Spirit Week

• Our 3^rd School Spirit Week will take place next week, February 27^th- March 3^rd.
• Below is a list of the theme days.
• Monday – Hoodie and or Toque Day
• Tuesday – Neon/Rainbow/Tie-Dye Day
• Wednesday – Crazy Hair and Snazzy Sock Day
• Thursday – School Colours or School Clothing Day
• Friday – PJ or Jersey Day

March Break

• The March Break this year is March 6^th – March 10^th .

Water Bottles

• Just a reminder to bring in a water bottle that you can refill and use throughout the day.

Have a super week Grade 2!

Hi Everyone!

• I  hope you had a good weekend and stayed warm!
• Please make sure you are dressed for the weather.  
• It would be a good idea to have an extra pair of mittens and socks in your backpack.

Phys. Ed

• Our Phys. Ed days this week are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.

Library

• Our library day is on Tuesday.
• Make sure you bring your book back so you can sign out another one.

Homework/Reading

• The homework for the week is listed in the orange homework books.
• Spelling words for the week focuses on the long /o/ and bossy /e/ that makes the /o/ say its own name; /y/ at the end that says /i/; /o/, /oo/ and /ou/ vowels that have the same sound.
• We will be working on them at school and sending them home to work on for homework.
• We will do a test on the words on Friday.
• Please continue with our sight word sheets. Remember to have the Homework Helper sign the list when you know all the words.
• The word work activity focuses on words that have the long /o/ and bossy /e/ vowel sound. Look at the picture. Say the word. Can you spell the word? Do you hear the long /o/ bossy /e/ vowel sound or the short /o/ vowel. Pick two words and write a sentence for each one. Make sure to add good details and begin and end your sentence the right way.
• In Math we are working on the calendar and knowing the days of the week. Fill in the missing days and then use them to answer the questions. Quick facts, doubles, and ways to make ten. Can you get the answer quickly?
• Choose one book from the reading bag to read each night. Use your strategies to help with the reading and record your book on the log sheet.

Fundraising Campaign – NUMER-ACTION

• Our Major School Fundraising Campaign kicked off on Wednesday February 1^st.
• Information packs and pledge sheets were sent home with all students on Wednesday.
• Students are asked to learn the list of math facts in their pack. We will be having a test on the facts on February 17^th.
• Students can ask family and friends to pledge them for the number of facts they get right and for the amount of time they are physically active on February 17^th.
• All money raised goes to the Student Council in support of student activities.
• All pledge sheets are due back on February 15^th.

Valentine’s Day

• Our class will be doing a valentine’s exchange on Tuesday February 14^th.
• Students can bring in valentine’s to exchange with their classmates.
• A list of class names will be going home with the students.
• The school will be providing fruit and vegetable trays for each class on this day.

Skating

• Our next skating day is Thursday February 16^th .
• Students will need skates and a helmet.
• Ice Time is 9:35 – 10:15AM.

Water Bottles

• Just a reminder to bring in a water bottle that you can refill and use throughout the day.

Have an amazing week Grade 2!

Hi Everyone!

• I  hope you had a good weekend !
• Please make sure you are dressed for the weather.
• It would be a good idea to have an extra pair of mittens and socks in your backpack.

Phys. Ed

• Our Phys. Ed days this week are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.

Library

• Our library day is on Tuesday.
• Make sure you bring your book back so you can sign out another one.

Homework/Reading

• The homework for the week is listed in the orange homework books.
• Spelling words for the week focuses on the long /ee/ that makes the vowel say its own name.
• We will be working on them at school and sending them home to work on for homework.
• We will do a test on the words on Friday.
• Please continue with our sight word sheets. Remember to have the Homework Helper sign the list when you know all the words.
• The word work activity focuses on words that have the long /ee/ vowel sound. Look at the picture. Say the word. Can you spell the word? Listen for the /ee/ vowel sound. Make 3 new words that have the /ee/ vowel sound. Circle the word missing from each sentence. What word will make the sentence sound right and make sense? They are this week’s spelling words.
• In Math we are working on counting by 5s to 100 and showing or representing numbers in different ways.
• Choose one book from the reading bag to read each night. Use your strategies to help with the reading and record your book on the log sheet.

Water Bottles

• Just a reminder to bring in a water bottle that you can refill and use throughout the day.

Have a fabulous week Grade 2!

Hi Everyone!

• I  hope you had a fun weekend !
• We have more snow to play in now!
• Please make sure you are dressed for the weather.

Phys. Ed

• Our Phys. Ed days this week are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.

Library

• All library books are due back.
• We will not be taking any books out this week and will start again in January.

Homework/Reading

• The homework for the week is reading.
• Choose one book from the reading bag to read each night. Use your strategies to help with the reading and record your book on the log sheet.

Food Bank Challenge

• Just a reminder that our school is taking part in a challenge for the Miramichi Food Bank.
• Please bring in the food item that was on your sheet this week if you have not brought it in yet.
• Thank you for your support with this project.

Spirit Week

• Our second Spirit Week of the year is this week.
• The Raider Hat is up for grabs for the class with the most participation each day.
• Monday – Red & Green Day
• Tuesday  - Christmas Shirt/Sweater Day
• Wednesday – Christmas Concert Day – 9:00Am
• Thursday – Christmas Hat/Socks Day
• Friday – School Clothing or PJ Day

Christmas Concert

• The School Christmas Concert will be on Wednesday December 21^st at 9:00AM.

Skating

• Our first skating day will be on Thursday December 22^nd.
• Students will need skates and a helmet.
• If your child does not have skates or a helmet, we do have some extras at the school that they can use. Please let me know this week, so we can get them a pair to fit.
• Parents/Guardians are welcome to come, please note that you must have skates on to go on the ice.

Last Day Of Classes

• Our last day of classes before the Christmas Break is Friday December 23^rd.
• Please note that it is for half a day.
• Dismissal will be at 11:30AM.

Water Bottles

• Just a reminder to bring in a water bottle that you can refill and use throughout the day.

Have a super week Grade 2!

Wishing all my students and their families a Merry Christmas! Have a wonderful holiday with your family! See you in 2023!