Friday, February 7, 2025

Mrs. Burch's Weekly Update (2/7)

Happy Friday!! Valentine's Day is next Friday. We do not have formal parties in 2nd grade, but we do exchange valentines! Please see the Valentine Info for more details!


February Book Orders are coming home today! They are due on Friday, 2/14, by noon! clubs.scholastic.com class code GZKBK

Our class earned their second points reward!! We will discuss reward options on Monday!! Woohoo! πŸŽ‰

Did you know that we have a Howell/Fowlerville Ski Club? For half the price, you can ski at Mt. Brighton on Friday evenings starting at 3pm! The ski club is for everyone--staff, students, friends, family...any age! Sign up each week by Wednesday to ski on Friday. The ski club will run every Friday until February 21 (or longer if there is snow). CLICK THIS LINK and then 24-25 season information link on the right side for more info!

We still need some items for upcoming science investigations. Please see the Science Sign-up if you're able to donate! Thank you in advance!!


Next Week:

  • Spelling List/Fluency HW 17
  • Phonics: -dge ending
  • Reading: Nonfiction: The Hopi People
  • ELA: Tornado (weather)  
  • Math: Unit 6--Whole Numbers & Number Stories
  • Science: Images & Maps
  • Social Studies: Public Services
Upcoming Dates:
  • February 14--Valentine Exchange
  • February 17--No School (President's Day)
  • February 21--"Dress Like Your Teacher" Spirit Day
  • February 28--"Fancy Clothes" Spirit Day
  • March 12--Late start (school begins 10:15am)
  • March 13--Spring Conferences (will be scheduled as needed)
  • March 24-28--No School, Spring Break! ☀️
The 24/25 HPS Calendar can be found HERE!

A few reminders:

  • I am still looking for a parent representative to attend PTO meetings. Please let me know if you are willing to serve in this capacity! 
  • If you would like to volunteer in our classroom this year, please make sure you have filled out all the paperwork and have been cleared in the office before signing up! Here is the sign-up for Classroom Volunteers! 
  • Please note: We do not celebrate birthdays with edible treats in 2nd grade. You are welcome to send in a pencil, small toy, or trinket for your child to pass out, if you wish! We will make sure their day is special regardless! πŸŽ‰

*From the PTO*


PTO meeting- RESCHEDULED to 2/13 at 6pm in the library. 


Hutchings Pool Party!

Now through the end of February, the Aquatic Center is having a fundraiser for each elementary school's PTO. For each swimmer, we will earn $1 and the PTO with the most swimmer visitors at the end of the month will earn $500. Make sure you mention you are from Hutchings each time you visit, swim lessons included! 

Save the date- Friday, February 21st is our Husky swim night from 4:30-6. The cost is $6 per swimmer and the PTO will earn 50%! 

Save the Date - Rollerama Night!

February 12 from 6-9 is another Husky Rollerama night! Dust off those skates and meet us there! 

The Highlander Aquatic Center is hosting open swims that can help raise funds for the PTO! I have attached the flyer below that lists specific information. They are having a contest with elementary schools to see who can get the most swimmers to their open swims in January and February. Mention Hutchings PTO and we receive $1 for every swimmer and the school with the most swimmers will receive $500! 

Friday, January 31, 2025

Mrs. Burch's Weekly Update (1/31)

Hi, families! I hope you had a great week! Market Day was a great success!! I think the kids enjoyed themselves and learned a bit along the way! Check out the pictures from Market Day!

We had fun investigating Groundhog shadows in Science today! Check out the pics and ask your kiddos about it!


Teacher and Support Person of the Year: Each year, Howell Public Schools proudly honors exceptional individuals through the Teacher of the Year and Support Person of the Year awards. All nominations are due by Monday, February 3, 2025, at 4 p.m. Late submissions will not be considered.

Did you know that we have a Howell/Fowlerville Ski Club? For half the price, you can ski at Mt. Brighton on Friday evenings starting at 3pm! The ski club is for everyone--staff, students, friends, family...any age! Sign up each week by Wednesday to ski on Friday. The ski club will run every Friday until February 21 (or longer if there is snow). CLICK THIS LINK and then 24-25 season information link on the right side for more info!

We still need some items for upcoming science investigations. Please see the Science Sign-up if you're able to donate! Thank you in advance!!


Next Week:

  • Spelling List/Fluency HW 16
  • Phonics: -ck ending
  • Reading: Nonfiction: The Hopi People
  • ELA: Going Home (Animal Migration)  
  • Math: Unit 6--Whole Numbers & Number Stories
  • Science: Groundhog Day Science, Erosian
  • Social Studies: Global Trade
Upcoming Dates:
  • February 7--"Favorite NFL Team" Spirit Day
  • February 17--No School (President's Day)
  • February 21--"Dress Like Your Teacher" Spirit Day
  • February 28--"Fancy Clothes" Spirit Day
  • March 12--Late start (school begins 10:15am)
  • March 13--Spring Conferences (will be scheduled as needed)
  • March 24-28--No School, Spring Break! ☀️
The 24/25 HPS Calendar can be found HERE!

A few reminders:

  • I am still looking for a parent representative to attend PTO meetings. Please let me know if you are willing to serve in this capacity! 
  • If you would like to volunteer in our classroom this year, please make sure you have filled out all the paperwork and have been cleared in the office before signing up! Here is the sign-up for Classroom Volunteers! 
  • Please note: We do not celebrate birthdays with edible treats in 2nd grade. You are welcome to send in a pencil, small toy, or trinket for your child to pass out, if you wish! We will make sure their day is special regardless! πŸŽ‰

*From the PTO*


The Highlander Aquatic Center is hosting open swims that can help raise funds for the PTO! I have attached the flyer below that lists specific information. They are having a contest with elementary schools to see who can get the most swimmers to their open swims in January and February. Mention Hutchings PTO and we receive $1 for every swimmer and the school with the most swimmers will receive $500! 

Friday, January 24, 2025

Mrs. Burch's Weekly Update (1/24)

Hi, families! It was a good, short week! I hope you enjoyed your cold days with your kiddos!

We have been selected to pilot one module of an ELA curriculum that HPS is considering adopting in the fall called Bookworms. The focus will be a little different than what we have been doing, but I think the kiddos will enjoy the content! We are going to focus on nonfiction text first--weather and native americans. It should be fun! We will still continue our phonics OG curriculum and working on our sounds! 

We are in need of 24 brown paper bags for a social studies project and 24 boxes of conversation hearts for a valentine math activity! If you are able to send in either of those items, please let me know! We still need some items for upcoming science investigations. Please see the Science Sign-up if you're able to donate! Thank you in advance!!

Don't forget--Market Day projects are due on Monday, January 27! Here's the Market Day project information sent home last week. Don't forget to send in $1 in dimes/nickels for shopping!


Next Week:

  • Spelling List 15, Fluency 15
  • Phonics: -ck ending
  • Reading: Nonfiction: The Hopi People
  • Writing: Nonfiction reader's response 
  • Math: Unit 6 Review sheet Monday, TEST Wednesday
  • Science: States of Matter (wrapping up matter unit)
  • Social Studies: Market Day projects due Monday, Market Day Thursday!!
Upcoming Dates:
  • February 17--No School (President's Day)
  • March 12--Late start (school begins 10:15am)
  • March 13--Spring Conferences (as needed)
  • March 24-28--No School, Spring Break! ☀️
The 24/25 HPS Calendar can be found HERE!

A few reminders:

  • I am still looking for a parent representative to attend PTO meetings. Please let me know if you are willing to serve in this capacity! 
  • If you would like to volunteer in our classroom this year, please make sure you have filled out all the paperwork and have been cleared in the office before signing up! Here is the sign-up for Classroom Volunteers! 
  • Please note: We do not celebrate birthdays with edible treats in 2nd grade. You are welcome to send in a pencil, small toy, or trinket for your child to pass out, if you wish! We will make sure their day is special regardless! πŸŽ‰

*From the PTO*


The Highlander Aquatic Center is hosting open swims that can help raise funds for the PTO! I have attached the flyer below that lists specific information. They are having a contest with elementary schools to see who can get the most swimmers to their open swims in January and February. Mention Hutchings PTO and we receive $1 for every swimmer and the school with the most swimmers will receive $500! 


Friday, January 17, 2025

Mrs. Burch's Weekly Update (1/17)

Hi, families! We had a good week! We completed the mid-year NWEA testing this week. Your kiddos did a great job and have already made so much growth!  

We still need some items for upcoming science investigations. Please see the Science Sign-up  if you're able to donate! Thank you in advance!!

Remember--we do not have school on Monday in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday! Your kiddos have done a lot of research and reading about MLK, Jr. this week. Ask them what they've learned! 


We handed out our Market Day project information today. We do NOT expect students to work on their projects over the long weekend. We just wanted to make sure they had it in their hands so they could start thinking about what they would like to make. They will make their five products insead of fluency/math homework next week! Projects are due on Monday, January 27! 

Next Week:

  • NO fluency/math/spelling HW--work on Market Day projects!
  • Phonics: -ck ending
  • Reading: Snowflake Bentley
  • Writing: Nonfiction writing
  • Math: Money--Word Problems and making change
  • Science: States of Matter, physical and chemical changes
  • Social Studies: Economics Flap books
Upcoming Dates:
  • January 20--No School (MLK, Jr)
  • February 17--No School (President's Day)
  • March 12--Late start (school begins 10:15am)
  • March 13--Spring Conferences (as needed)
  • March 24-28--No School, Spring Break! ☀️
The 24/25 HPS Calendar can be found HERE!

A few reminders:

  • I am still looking for a parent representative to attend PTO meetings. Please let me know if you are willing to serve in this capacity! 
  • If you would like to volunteer in our classroom this year, please make sure you have filled out all the paperwork and have been cleared in the office before signing up! Here is the sign-up for Classroom Volunteers! 
  • Please note: We do not celebrate birthdays with edible treats in 2nd grade. You are welcome to send in a pencil, small toy, or trinket for your child to pass out, if you wish! We will make sure their day is special regardless! πŸŽ‰

*From the PTO*


Save the Date - Hutchings Elementary PTO Fundraiser

The Highlander Aquatic Center is hosting open swims that can help raise funds for the PTO! I have attached the flyer below that lists specific information. They are having a contest with elementary schools to see who can get the most swimmers to their open swims in January and February. Mention Hutchings PTO and we receive $1 for every swimmer and the school with the most swimmers will receive $500! 

Friday, January 10, 2025

Mrs. Burch's Weekly Update (1/10)


Happy 2025! We had a great first week back to school! Ms. Favio has joined our classroom community and is already jumping into her student teacher intern role! The kids love having her here! As the weeks progress, she will be teaching different lessons/subjects and reaching out with communications and Seesaw posts. Ms. Favio will be with us through mid-April! Take a look at her welcome letter! We are all looking forward to her addition to our classroom! :)

We need some items for upcoming science investigations. Please see the Science Sign-up  if you're able to donate! 

PLEASE make sure your child has a coat and winter gear available to bring to school! If you do not, please reach out. We go outside every chance we can, so they need to have to appropriate winter gear!! Snow pants keep them warm, even if they're not playing in the snow! Thank you for your help with this!


Next Week:

  • Spelling list 14 
  • Phonics: Review "y as i" 
  • Reading: Martin Luther King, Jr. nonfiction
  • Writing: Informational Writing about MLK, Jr.
  • Math: Addition & Subtraction, Money
  • Science: States of Matter
  • Social Studies: Economics

Upcoming Dates:
  • January 20--No School (MLK, Jr)
  • February 17--No School (President's Day)
  • March 12--Late start (school begins 10:15am)
  • March 13--Spring Conferences (as needed)
  • March 24-28--No School, Spring Break! ☀️
The 24/25 HPS Calendar can be found HERE!

A few reminders:

  • I am still looking for a parent representative to attend PTO meetings. Please let me know if you are willing to serve in this capacity! 
  • If you would like to volunteer in our classroom this year, please make sure you have filled out all the paperwork and have been cleared in the office before signing up! Here is the sign-up for Classroom Volunteers! 
  • Please note: We do not celebrate birthdays with edible treats in 2nd grade. You are welcome to send in a pencil, small toy, or trinket for your child to pass out, if you wish! We will make sure their day is special regardless! πŸŽ‰

*From the PTO*


Save the Date - Hutchings Elementary PTO Fundraiser

On Tuesday, January 14th the delicious and generous Applebee's (3949 E. Grand River Ave.) is donating back 20% of Dine-In, Takeout & Pick up orders to support a great cause -- Hutchings Elementary PTO!

On behalf of Hutchings Elementary PTO you’re invited to join us and eat out, not only in support of the organization, but to show one of your Howell restaurants some love too!

We hope you can make it, and please feel free to forward this invitation to your friends and family. Thanks in advance for your support!

The Highlander Aquatic Center is hosting open swims that can help raise funds for the PTO! I have attached the flyer below that lists specific information. They are having a contest with elementary schools to see who can get the most swimmers to their open swims in January and February. Mention Hutchings PTO and we receive $1 for every swimmer and the school with the most swimmers will receive $500! 

Friday, December 20, 2024

Mrs. Burch's Weekly Update (12/20) ~ Happy Holidays!!

Happy Friday! Today marks the last day of the first semester! That means we're halfway through the school year. Crazy, isn't it?! I hope you have a wonderful holiday break, A Very Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year!!  πŸŽ‰ School will resume on January 6, 2025!

Miss Favio will be joining us as my student teacher intern from Oakland University starting in January! She's been working in our classroom a little here and there this past semester, but will be here every day January-April! More info coming from her when we return to school after break!

PLEASE make sure your child has a coat and winter gear available to bring to school! If you do not, please reach out. We go outside every chance we can, so they need to have to appropriate winter gear!! Snow pants keep them warm, even if they're not playing in the snow! Thank you for your help with this!


After break in 2nd grade:

  • Spelling list 13 
  • Phonics: Review "y as i" 
  • Reading: Snow Day & Brave Irene
  • Writing: New Year Goals
  • Math: Addition & Subtraction, Money
  • Science: States of Matter
  • Social Studies: People important to their Community

Upcoming Dates:
  • December 23-January 3--No School, Holiday Break!
  • School resumes January 6, 2025!
  • January 20--No School (MLK, Jr)
  • February 17--No School (President's Day)
  • March 12--Late start (school begins 10:15am)
  • March 13--Spring Conferences (as needed)
  • March 24-28--No School, Spring Break! ☀️
The 24/25 HPS Calendar can be found HERE!

A few reminders:

  • I am still looking for a parent representative to attend PTO meetings. Please let me know if you are willing to serve in this capacity! 
  • If you would like to volunteer in our classroom this year, please make sure you have filled out all the paperwork and have been cleared in the office before signing up! Here is the sign-up for Classroom Volunteers! 
  • Please note: We do not celebrate birthdays with edible treats in 2nd grade. You are welcome to send in a pencil, small toy, or trinket for your child to pass out, if you wish! We will make sure their day is special regardless! πŸŽ‰

From PTO: The Highlander Aquatic Center is hosting open swims that can help raise funds for the PTO! I have attached the flyer below that lists specific information. They are having a contest with elementary schools to see who can get the most swimmers to their open swims in January and February. Mention Hutchings PTO and we receive $1 for every swimmer and the school with the most swimmers will receive $500! 

Friday, December 13, 2024

Mrs. Burch's Weekly Update (12/13)

Hi, families! Happy Friday! I hope you enjoyed snow day day #2 yesterday! ❄️

πŸŽ„Make sure to check out our Holiday Party Sign-up! Thank you in advance for your donations!

πŸŽ„Friday is a PJ/cozy day in 2nd grade! (No slippers/stuffies--just cozy clothes or jammies! We will be doing some holiday crafts Friday morning and watching a movie Friday afternoon!

PLEASE make sure your child has a coat and winter gear available to bring to school! If you do not, please reach out. We go outside every chance we can, so they need to have to appropriate winter gear!! Snow pants keep them warm, even if they're not playing in the snow! Thank you for your help with this!

A few reminders:

  • I am still looking for a parent representative to attend PTO meetings. Please let me know if you are willing to serve in this capacity! 
  • If you would like to volunteer in our classroom this year, please make sure you have filled out all the paperwork and have been cleared in the office before signing up! Here is the sign-up for Classroom Volunteers! 
  • Please note: We do not celebrate birthdays with edible treats in 2nd grade. You are welcome to send in a pencil, small toy, or trinket for your child to pass out, if you wish! We will make sure their day is special regardless! πŸŽ‰

Next Week in 2nd grade:

  • No Spelling or HW next week! 
  • Phonics: review
  • Reading: Night Tree
  • Writing: Dear Santa...
  • Math: Holiday Math Activities
  • Science: Sharing Santa inventions
  • Social Studies: Holidays Around the World, Traditions
Upcoming Dates:
  • December 19--Holiday Party!
  • December 20--Cozy/PJ day, movie afternoon
  • December 23-January 3--No School, Holiday Break!
  • School resumes January 6, 2025!
The 24/25 HPS Calendar can be found HERE!

Mrs. Burch's Weekly Update (2/7)

Happy Friday!! Valentine's Day is next Friday. We do not have formal parties in 2nd grade, but we do exchange valentines! Please see the...