Mrs. Burch's Weekly Update (9/26)

We had fun with Spirit Days this week!! Check out our Red Color Day photos!

Green & Gold Day--Go Howell!

2nd graders were RED for Color Day! 

We are exploring different types of scientists in Science! Students created pictures with their math shape templates to show which scientists they would like to be! Check out a few below! Ask your child which scientist they drew. 

 

Would you like to Help at the Husky Hustle on Friday, October 3? Check out the Sign-up! 2nd grade will participate at 12:40pm. You can still donate HERE!   

Please see this information about Peter Reynolds coming to Hutchings!! Order forms need to be returned by noon on Friday, October 3, if you're interested. You can order online, as well. See attachment for more info! :)

Next Week:

• Math: Unit 2--Addition Fact Strategies
• Science: Parts of a Plant
• Social Studies: Map Skills, Cardinal Directions
• CKLA Skills: Tricky Spellings 'g' and 'c'
• CKLA Knowledge: Fairy Tales and Tall Tales Assessment

Upcoming Dates:

• October 3--Husky Hustle
• October 6--PTO meeting
• October 15--Peter Reynolds visits Hutchings
• October 20--No School: Fall Break!
• November 10--PTO meeting
• November 26-28--Thanksgiving Break!
• December 8--PTO meeting

Please note:

• We do not celebrate birthdays with edible treats in 2nd grade, due to several different food allergies. You are welcome to send in a pencil or small trinket for your child to pass out if you would like, but I will make his/her day special regardless! Thank you for understanding!
• Don't forget: students need a healthy snack and a secure water bottle at school each day!

*From the PTO*

Husky Hustle Fundraiser

The Husky Hustle is underway! Fundraising is off to a wonderful start and continues through October 10. Check out the flyer and cool incentives offered this year!

Online donations can be made on this website. Cash/check can also be sent in with students. Follow along with the leaderboard!

This is the biggest fundraiser of the year-let's hit our goal and make sure our students and teachers have a great year!

Spiritwear Sale

The company that PTO partners with to provide spiritwear is having a 25% off sale until September 16. Great chance to stock up for spirit days and the Husky Hustle! A portion of sales comes back to the PTO.

Hutchings Spiritwear: https://1stplacespiritwear.com/schools/MI/Howell/Hutchings+Elementary+School?utm_source=shortcode&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=school-direct 

Howell Spiritwear: https://1stplacespiritwear.com/schools/MI/Howell/Howell+Schools+for+Hutchings?utm_source=shortcode&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=school-direct 

Mrs. Burch's Weekly Update (9/19)

Happy Friday! We had a great week! Don't forget to pick up your mums today from 4-7pm. Next week is Homecoming Spirit Week! See below for more details!

Tuesday is Picture Day! Paper forms are coming home today in your child's folder. 

Next Week:

• Math: Unit 2--Fact Strategies
• Science: Different Types of Scientists
• Social Studies: Map Skills, Cardinal Directions
• CKLA Skills: Tricky Words
• CKLA Knowledge: Fairy Tales & Tall Tales

Upcoming Dates:

• September 23--Picture Day! 
• September 24--PTO Panera Night
• October 6--PTO meeting
• October 3--Husky Hustle
• October 15--Peter Reynolds visits Hutchings
• October 20--No School: Fall Break!
• November 10--PTO meeting
• November 26-28--Thanksgiving Break!
• December 8--PTO meeting

Please note:

• We do not celebrate birthdays with edible treats in 2nd grade, due to several different food allergies. You are welcome to send in a pencil or small trinket for your child to pass out if you would like, but I will make his/her day special regardless! Thank you for understanding!
• Don't forget: students need a healthy snack and a secure water bottle at school each day!

*From the PTO*

Husky Hustle Fundraiser

The Husky Hustle is underway! Fundraising is off to a wonderful start and continues through October 10. Check out the flyer and cool incentives offered this year!

Online donations can be made on this website. Cash/check can also be sent in with students. Follow along with the leaderboard!

This is the biggest fundraiser of the year-let's hit our goal and make sure our students and teachers have a great year!

Spiritwear Sale

The company that PTO partners with to provide spiritwear is having a 25% off sale until September 16. Great chance to stock up for spirit days and the Husky Hustle! A portion of sales comes back to the PTO.

Hutchings Spiritwear: https://1stplacespiritwear.com/schools/MI/Howell/Hutchings+Elementary+School?utm_source=shortcode&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=school-direct 

Howell Spiritwear: https://1stplacespiritwear.com/schools/MI/Howell/Howell+Schools+for+Hutchings?utm_source=shortcode&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=school-direct 

Panera Fundraiser

Let Panera take care of dinner for the family on September 24 from 4-8pm at the Howell location. A portion of sales will come back to the Hutchings PTO!

 

Mrs. Burch’s Weekly Update (9/11)

Happy Thursday! I hope you're having a great week! I will be out of the classroom tomorrow, so please make sure to contact the office with any schedule changes. 

The Mum fundrasier has been extended through Saturday, September 13. Make sure to place your orders online! Pick up will be September 19 from 4-7pm. 

PLEASE make sure all parents are connected on Seesaw! That is where I focus my primary communication and need to make sure ALL parents are connected! Thank you!

Next Week:

• Math: Comparing Numbers *Unit 1 Test Thursday! (review coming home Tuesday)
• Science: What is a Scientist?
• Social Studies: Where in the world is our Community?
• ELA: CKLA Skills & Knowledge--Phonics Review, Comprehension, Fairy Tales and Tall Tales

Upcoming Dates:

• September 13--Last Day to order Mums
• September 19--Pick up your mums!
• September 23--Picture Day! 
• September 24--PTO Panera Night
• October 6--PTO Meeting
• October 3--Husky Hustle

Please note:

• We do not celebrate birthdays with edible treats in 2nd grade, due to several different food allergies. You are welcome to send in a pencil or small trinket for your child to pass out if you would like, but I will make his/her day special regardless! Thank you for understanding!
• Don't forget: students need a healthy snack and a secure water bottle at school each day!

*From the PTO*

Husky Hustle Fundraiser

The Husky Hustle is underway! Fundraising is off to a wonderful start and continues through October 10. Check out the flyer and cool incentives offered this year!

Online donations can be made on this website. Cash/check can also be sent in with students. Follow along with the leaderboard!

This is the biggest fundraiser of the year-let's hit our goal and make sure our students and teachers have a great year!

Spiritwear Sale

The company that PTO partners with to provide spiritwear is having a 25% off sale until September 16. Great chance to stock up for spirit days and the Husky Hustle! A portion of sales comes back to the PTO.

Hutchings Spiritwear: https://1stplacespiritwear.com/schools/MI/Howell/Hutchings+Elementary+School?utm_source=shortcode&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=school-direct 

Howell Spiritwear: https://1stplacespiritwear.com/schools/MI/Howell/Howell+Schools+for+Hutchings?utm_source=shortcode&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=school-direct 

Panera Fundraiser

Let Panera take care of dinner for the family on September 24 from 4-8pm at the Howell location. A portion of sales will come back to the Hutchings PTO!

Mrs. Burch's Weekly Update (9/5)

TGIF! We had a fun second week! Howell Spirit Day was a success! Everyone looked so great sporting their green and gold! 💚💛 Go Howell!

Take a look at pictures the fun Saving Fred activity we did this afternoon! Ask your kiddos about it! They had a blast and worked together so well as a team! 

This was our first team to save Fred! 👏

Don't forget: students need a HEALTHY snack and a secure water bottle at school each day! We've had several water bottle spills this week, so please check to make sure the water bottles you are sending have a good seal. Thank you so much!

PLEASE make sure you are connected on Seesaw! That is where I focus my primary communication and need to make sure ALL parents are connected! Thank you!

The Mum fundrasier is wrapping up next week. You may order online until September 11.

Next Week:

• Math: Numbers All Around, number scrolls
• Science: What is a Scientist?
• Social Studies: Where in the world is our Community?
• ELA: CKLA Skills & Knowledge Units, Edward the Emu

Please note:

• We do not celebrate birthdays with edible treats in 2nd grade, due to several different food allergies. You are welcome to send in a pencil or small trinket for your child to pass out if you would like, but I will make his/her day special regardless! Thank you for understanding! 

Mrs. Burch's Weekly Update (8/28)

Happy Thursday! We had a fun second week! Don't forget that there is NO School Friday (8/29) or Monday (9/1). Enjoy your Labor Day weekend! 😎

We've been learning and working on classroom expectations and talked a lot about our CARE matrix this week! Ask your kiddos how they can show CARE at Hutchings!

Your child is bringing home their first Book Order today! They're very excited about all the options in the book order! All orders help our classroom earn free books and materials! If you're interested in ordering, please check out our class Book Ordering page! All orders are due online by noon on Friday, September 5. 

Please make sure you are connected on Seesaw! That is where I focus my primary communication and would like ALL parents connected! They LOVE parent comments, so I hope you can all get connected there soon! We have already started posting work! :)

The Mum fundrasier has begun! You may order online until September 11.

Next Week:

• Math: Numbers All Around, number scrolls
• Science: What is a Scientist?
• Social Studies: Where in the world is our Community?
• ELA: Starting CKLA Skills & Knowledge Units

Please note:

• We do not celebrate birthdays with edible treats in 2nd grade, due to several different food allergies. You are welcome to send in a pencil or small trinket for your child to pass out if you would like, but I will make his/her day special regardless! Thank you for understanding! 

8/22 Weekly Update ~ Welcome Back! :)

We had a GREAT first week back to school! We've been working on getting to know each other this week. Next week we'll start jumping into content here and there, along with building our classroom community!

Please make sure you are connected on Seesaw! That is where I focus my primary communication and would like ALL parents connected! Once we have enough ipads for all students, they will start posting classroom work. They LOVE parent comments, so I hope you can all get connected there soon! :)

Please see our classroom wishlist if you'd like to donate books or snacks to our classroom! I really appreciate all the donations we have received, so far!

The Mum fundrasier has begun! Students brought home the flyers today. You may order online until September 11.

Next Week:

• Math: Numbers All Around, number scrolls
• Science: What is a Scientist?
• Social Studies: Where in the world is our Community?
• ELA: The Best Seat in 2nd grade and We're all Wonders

Please note:

• We do not celebrate birthdays with edible treats in 2nd grade, due to several different food allergies. You are welcome to send in a pencil or small trinket for your child to pass out if you would like, but I will make his/her day special regardless! Thank you for understanding! 

Have a great summer!