Mrs. Burch's Weekly Update--Spring Break edition! 3/24)

 

There's no school next week for Spring Break! Classes resume April 3. Enjoy the break! 

**Keep track of your child's reading over break! He/She can continue to log minutes for the Read-A-Thon through the month of March!!  

Here’s the link: https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/enter_code

School code: 3139755

**Make sure to order a yearbook for your child! The information was sent home with their mail on Monday. If you need it again, the picture of the flyer is below. Only students who order a yearbook will receive one. Orders must be received by 4/10.

**SAVE THE DATE! Our 2nd grade music program is on Tuesday, April 11. Our class will perform at 5:30pm. Students need to be lined up by their lockers at 5:20pm.

Important Dates:

*March 27-31--No School, Spring Break!        

        *April 7--No School, Good Friday

        *April 11--2nd grade music program (our class performs at 5:30pm)

        *April 17--New BWW Celebrity Server night!

        *April 17--Original Works orders due online

                 

​Next Week:

No homework, fluency, or spelling the week after break!

Phonics--Word Builders 

Reading--Series Book Clubs

Writing--Letters to City Hall

Math--Unit 8

Social Studies--Who Works at City Hall? 

Science--Animals Need Food

 

Please don't forget:

We celebrate birthdays with non-edible treats in 2nd grade due to numerous allergies! Items like pencils, erasers, and small trinkets are great items for treats! I will still make sure we sing and make your child's day special. Thank you for your cooperation! 

Mrs. Burch's Weekly Update (3/17)

Happy Friday!! 😊

**We have earned a class reward! We're going to have ice cream sundaes and watch Balto on Friday, March 24. Please see the sign-up for items needed. Thank you!! Thank you to all the parents who have already signed up!

**March is Reading Month! We had two celebrity readers this week! Madison June from WHMI (and Vivenne's mom!) read to our 2nd graders on Thursday. Aiden, from the high school football team, read to our class today!

 

**We are encouraging lots of reading during March!! Make sure to log your child's minutes read at home on their read-a-thon page through the end of the month! 

Here’s the link: https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/enter_code

School code: 3139755

**It’s time to sign up for our Hutchings Checkers Tournament! Cost is $1. Sign-ups and $1 are due March 24, if you want to participate.

**Make sure to order a yearbook for your child! The information was sent home with their mail on Monday. If you need it again, the picture of the flyer is below. Only students who order a yearbook will receive one. Orders must be received by 4/10.

**SAVE THE DATE! Our 2nd grade music program is on Tuesday, April 11. Our class will perform at 5:30pm. Students need to be lined up by their lockers at 5:20pm.

Important Dates:

*March 27-31--No School, Spring Break!        

        *April 11--2nd grade music program (our class performs at 5:30pm)

        *April 17--New BWW Celebrity Server night!

                 

​Next Week:

Homework, Fluency, and Spelling 22

Phonics--Word Builders 

Reading--Read-a-Thon, Series Book Clubs

Writing--Letters to City Hall

Math--Unit 8

Social Studies--Who Works at City Hall? 

Science--How Animals Care for their Babies

 

Please don't forget:

I know the weather is wonky but if it's going to be cold, PLEASE make sure your child brings their winter gear each day they may need it, along with a change of shoes! Many kiddos are coming to school with only vests or sweatshirts--no coats! 

We celebrate birthdays with non-edible treats in 2nd grade due to numerous allergies! Items like pencils, erasers, and small trinkets are great items for treats! I will still make sure we sing and make your child's day special. Thank you for your cooperation! 

Mrs. Burch's Weekly Update (3/10)

Happy Friday!! 😊

**Tuesday is a Late Start day! School will begin at 10:15am.

**March is Reading Month! We are encouraging lots of reading during March!! Make sure to log your child's minutes read at home on their read-a-thon page! 

Here’s the link: https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/enter_code

School code: 3139755

**We have earned a class reward! We're going to have ice cream sundaes and watch Balto on Friday, March 24. Please see the sign-up for items needed. Thank you!! 

**It’s time to sign up for our Hutchings Checkers Tournament! Cost is $1. Sign-ups and $1 are due March 24, if you want to participate.

**Make sure to order a yearbook for your child! The information was sent home with their mail on Monday. If you need it again, the picture of the flyer is below. Only students who order a yearbook will receive one. Orders must be received by 4/10.

**SAVE THE DATE! Our 2nd grade music program is on Tuesday, April 11. Our class will perform at 5:30pm. Students need to be lined up by their lockers at 5:20pm.

Important Dates:

*Daylight Savings Time Beings--Spring Forward March 12!

*March 14--Late Start day (school begins at 10:15am)

        *March 27-31--No School, Spring Break!        

        *April 11--2nd grade music program (our class performs at 5:30pm)

        *April 17--New BWW Celebrity Server night!

                 

​Next Week:

Homework, Fluency, and Spelling 21 

Phonics--Word Builders 

Reading--Husky Research

Writing--Three Wishes Writing

Math--Unit 7

Social Studies--Who Works at City Hall? 

Science--The Iditarod

 

Please don't forget:

I know the weather is wonky but if it's going to be cold, PLEASE make sure your child brings their winter gear each day they may need it, along with a change of shoes! Many kiddos are coming to school with only vests or sweatshirts--no coats! 

We celebrate birthdays with non-edible treats in 2nd grade due to numerous allergies! Items like pencils, erasers, and small trinkets are great items for treats! I will still make sure we sing and make your child's day special. Thank you for your cooperation!

Mrs. Burch's Weekly Update (3/3)

Happy Friday!! We had such a fun afternoon! Mrs. Ilacqua and Sergeant Racine came to talk with our second grade classes this afternoon! It was great! They learned about two important public services.

 

**We need a large family size or two smaller boxes of Lucky Charms for a St. Patrick's Day math activity. If you are able to send in a box, please let me know! 

**March is Reading Month! We are encouraging lots of reading during March!! Make sure to log your child's minutes read at home on their read-a-thon page! 

Here’s the link: https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/enter_code

School code: 3139755

**Make sure to order a yearbook for your child! The information was sent home with their mail on Monday. If you need it again, the picture of the flyer is below. Only students who order a yearbook will receive one.

**It’s time to sign up for our Hutchings Checkers Tournament! 

**Spring Pictures are March 7. Only students who have purchased a spring picture package will have their picture taken. Spring picture information came home with your child on Monday, as well.

**Book orders came home today! Please order online by 3/10. clubs.scholastic.com GZKBK

**SAVE THE DATE! Our 2nd grade music program is on Tuesday, April 11. Our class will perform at 5:30pm. Students need to be lined up by their lockers at 5:20pm.

Important Dates:

*March 14--Late Start day (school begins at 10:15am)

        *March 27-31--No School, Spring Break!        

        *April 11--2nd grade music program (our class performs at 5:30pm)

                 

​Next Week:

Homework, Fluency, and Spelling 20 

Phonics--Word Builders 

Reading--Husky Research

Writing--Three Wishes Writing

Math--Unit 7

Social Studies--Who Works at City Hall? 

Science--The Iditarod

 

Please don't forget:

I know the weather is wonky but if it's going to be cold, PLEASE make sure your child brings their winter gear each day they may need it, along with a change of shoes! Many kiddos are coming to school with only vests or sweatshirts--no coats! 

We celebrate birthdays with non-edible treats in 2nd grade due to numerous allergies! Items like pencils, erasers, and small trinkets are great items for treats! I will still make sure we sing and make your child's day special. Thank you for your cooperation!

Mrs. Burch's Weekly Update (2/16)

Hi, families! Thursday update this week due to NO SCHOOL on Friday or Monday (2/17-2/20) for Winter Break. Enjoy the long weekend!

*SAVE THE DATE! Our 2nd grade music program is on Tuesday, April 11. Our class will perform at 5:30pm. Students need to be lined up by their lockers at 5:20pm.

Important Dates:

*February 17-20--No School, Mid-winter Break

*March 14--Late Start day (school begins at 10:15am)

        *March 27-31--No School, Spring Break!        

        *April 11--2nd grade music program (our class performs at 5:30pm)

                 

​Next Week:

Homework, Fluency, and Spelling 19 

Phonics--Word Builders 

Reading--Keeping Track of Longer Books

Writing--Book Nominations

Math--Unit 6 TEST Thursday

Social Studies--Public Services

Science--Habitats

 

Don't forget:

I know the weather is wonky but if it's going to be cold, PLEASE make sure your child brings their winter gear each day they may need it, along with a change of shoes! Many kiddos are coming to school with only vests or sweatshirts--no coats! 

We celebrate birthdays with non-edible treats in 2nd grade due to numerous allergies! Items like pencils, erasers, and small trinkets are great items for treats! I will still make sure we sing and make your child's day special. Thank you for your cooperation!

Mrs. Burch's Weekly Update (2/3)

Hi, families! I can't believe it's already February! This year is flying by! Check Seesaw messages for the links to our 100th Day of School, Market Day, and Exotic Animal Assembly pictures! We had a fun week!!

*Hutchings Night at the Howell Nature Center is TONIGHT! It's not too late to get in on the fun! You can pre-register for the event HERE or pay when you arrive! 

*Valentine's Info was emailed on Wednesday. Please let me know if you didn't receive it!

*SAVE THE DATE! Our 2nd grade music program is on Tuesday, April 11. Our class will perform at 5:30pm. Students need to be lined up by their lockers at 5:20pm.

*Here are The Wild Robot links in case you need them!

One Book One School Family Letter

Teachers Reading "The Wild Robot"

OBOS Calendar 2023

          Wild Robot Family STEM Challenges

Important Dates:

*February 10--Half Day (dismissal 12:05pm)

*February 17-20--No School, Mid-winter Break

*March 14--Late Start day (school begins at 10:15am)

        *March 27-31--No School, Spring Break!        

        *April 11--2nd grade music program (our class performs at 5:30pm)

                 

​Next Week:

Homework, Fluency, and Spelling 17 

Phonics--Word Builders 

Reading--Bigger Books Mean Amping Up Reading Power

Writing--Friendly Letters & Book Reviews

Math--Unit 6: Data and Graphing

Social Studies--Global Trade

Science--Engineering/STEM

 

Don't forget:

I know the weather is wonky but if it's going to be cold, PLEASE make sure your child brings their winter gear each day, along with a change of shoes! Many kiddos are coming to school with only vests or sweatshirts--no coats! 

We celebrate birthdays with non-edible treats in 2nd grade due to numerous allergies! Items like pencils, erasers, and small trinkets are great items for treats! I will still make sure we sing and make your child's day special. Thank you for your cooperation!

Mrs. Burch's Weekly Update 1/27

Happy Friday! I hope you enjoyed your two snow days! It sounds like the kiddos had tons of fun! 😊

*Market Day projects are due on MONDAY, January 30. Don't forget that students need to bring $1 (dimes/nickels only), too! 

*Hutchings Night at the Howell Nature Center is next Friday, February 3. You can register for the event HERE! We are collecting donations for the Nature Center. You may send in cardboard without staples, newspaper, paper towel rolls, toilet paper rolls, kleenex boxes, and paper bags, if you'd like to donate. We will collect until January 31. 

*SAVE THE DATE! Our 2nd grade music program is on Tuesday, April 11. Our class will perform at 5:30pm. Students need to be lined up by their lockers at 5:20pm.

*Here are The Wild Robot links in case you need them!

One Book One School Family Letter

Teachers Reading "The Wild Robot"

OBOS Calendar 2023

          Wild Robot Family STEM Challenges

Important Dates:

*February 10--Half Day (dismissal 12:05pm)

*February 17-20--No School, Mid-winter Break

*March 14--Late Start day (school begins at 10:15am)

        *March 27-31--No School, Spring Break!        

        *April 11--2nd grade music program (our class performs at 5:30pm)

                 

​Next Week:

Homework, Fluency, and Spelling 16  

Phonics--Word Builders 

Reading--Bigger Books Mean Amping Up Reading Power

Writing--Friendly Letters & Book Reviews

Math--Unit 6: Data and Graphing

Social Studies--Economics (buyers and sellers)

Science--Engineering/STEM

 

Don't forget:

I know the weather is wonky but if it's going to be cold, PLEASE make sure your child brings their winter gear each day, along with a change of shoes! Many kiddos are coming to school with only vests or sweatshirts--no coats! 

We celebrate birthdays with non-edible treats in 2nd grade due to numerous allergies! Items like pencils, erasers, and small trinkets are great items for treats! I will still make sure we sing and make your child's day special. Thank you for your cooperation!