Welcome to Second Grade

 Congratulations!

If you are reading this blog, that means you successfully went through the virtual "All About Me" that I sent out to you, or got my email. I am so excited to meet you all on August 18th from 6:00-7:30 for the Open House.  We are going to have such a great year together!  I will send out information through this blog to keep you updated on what we are learning in the classroom, and any upcoming events. I know that the start of the year can bring a lot of mixed emotions, but just know that I am ecstatic that we are going to start the year together.  I am so excited to get back to what I LOVE doing, and that is teaching kids! I will do my best to make this year be as enjoyable as possible. If you ever need to ask questions, have concerns, or just want to vent, PLEASE email me at ehills@hpseagles.net!  I may not have all the answers, but I am here to help (or vent with you)! 


Things for the first day of school: 
When you arrive at school, you will get to play in the brand new 1st/2nd grade playground until the bell rings.  I will come pick you up outside, so line up by our window next to the bus loop, (it's the first room coming in from the bus loop and right next to the art room).  I will be ready for you with the biggest smile on my face!

Some things you will want to have for the first day of school are:

  • backpack

  • water bottle (labeled with your name)

  • Let your child (or me) know if he/she needs a sack lunch (we have 1/2 days this week)

  • morning snack

  • school supplies (please label ALL supplies with your name)

  • any classroom or library books that need to be returned

  • any paperwork that needs to be returned from the office or me

  • please put labeled Art/STEAM supplies in a SEPARATE gallon size ziplock, so that I don't mix these supplies up with their classroom supplies



Here is my classroom wishlist:






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