March 13 Update

Writing:

The kids are going to finish their Hudsonville History books that they are writing next week.  They have really been enjoying learning more about Hudsonville, and all of the things that Hudsonville used to be like.  

Math:

The kids are working with shapes!  We even made a 'quilt'!  Next week we will finish our math unit with a test on Friday!

Reading:

Book clubs are going strong in our classroom!  It is fun to hear the kids actually discussing their books with each other, and finding common things between the different books in the same series.

Voracious Reader of the Week:

Congratulations to Levi for being this week's voracious reader!  Levi is doing a great job reading, and finding new books that are on his level and that interest him!  Keep up the great reading, Levi!

Mystery Readers:

We have loved having mystery readers come to the classroom!  If you would still like to sign up, please click here:









Homework:

The timeline paper went home on Thursday (I gave them an extra day to do it).  I want them to write five important things in their life that happened in order.  (some ideas might be when they were born, first time they crawled/walked, first lost tooth, started kindergarten, rode a bike, moved, started second grade, etc.). We were doing timelines for Hudsonville, so this was something fun to do for their own lives, and maybe a good talking piece to do with parents to learn how old they were for certain things.

Super Kid:

Congratulations to Temperance for being this week's Super Kid!  Temperance is a great friend to others, and her contagious laugh will make anyone feel great!  Keep up the great work, Temperance!

Extra Information:

March 20- Early Release- 

Next Friday, March 20th we will be celebrating World Down Syndrome Day (actual date - Sat. 3/21). On this day we will be celebrating all student abilities, Down Syndrome awareness, and the wonderful school that Park is by wearing fun or mismatched socks, if you would like to participate! 🧦

March 21 (3/21) is representative of Down Syndrome - trisomy (3) 21 -an extra copy of chromosome 21. ❤️

Looking forward to celebrating all abilities on Friday, March 20th with fun or mismatched socks! 

April 2-12- Spring Break

We are having fun celebrating all of our special second graders!  If your child wants to bring in a person for their special day, please email me so we can plan a good time that would work.




















We also had a VERY DELICIOUS CANDY SALAD!  Thank you all for the delicious candy that was brought in!  Kids LOVED it!










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