Mrs. Burch's Weekly Update (2/12) - Happy Valentine's Day!

Happy Valentine's Day! We had a fun afternoon today with our Conversation Heart Math and exchanging valentines! We even watched a little bit of Charlie Brown Valentine, too! 🩷 

Don't forget we have NO SCHOOL Friday or Monday! Enjoy the long weekend!! 

Book Orders are due online by Tuesday morning! Please make sure orders are submitted online before noon on 2/17. All your scholastic orders help us earn free books for our classroom! Thank you for your support! 

Mrs. Burch's Class Scholastic Ordering Page

Mrs. Burch's Code: GZKBK

Student Council is sponsoring a STEM Challenge! Take a look! Click the image below for all the details! Registration due by Friday, February 20.

Next Week:

• Math: Unit 6--Whole Number Operations & Number Stories *Test Friday!
• Social Studies: President's Day activities 
• CKLA Skills: Unit 4 Skills 
• CKLA Knowledge (Social Studies): Domain 6--A House Divided: The American Civil War

Upcoming Dates:

• February 13 & 16--No School for Students
• Feburary 20- Aubree's Night (Celebrity Server Night)
• February 25- Donuts w/Grownups (M-Z), Neck Tie  Spirit Day

Please note:

• We do not celebrate birthdays with edible treats in 2nd grade. 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! We're having an issue with tops that don't close tightly OR that pop open easily. Please check your child's water bottle to make sure it's easy for them to latch. Thank you!
• If you would like to help in our classroom this year, please see our Classroom Volunteer Sign-up! Make sure to fill out the volunteer form and turn into the office BEFORE you volunteer! Please limit sign-ups to twice per month, so all parents have a chance. Spots will become available 60 days out, so make sure to check back if everything is currently filled.

From the PTO:

Upcoming Events

Aubree's Restaurant Day and Celebrity Server-February 20

A portion of all sales at Aubree's on February 20, 11am-11pm for dine in or carry out, will be donated to the PTO! Stop by to see your favorite Hutchings teachers serving dinner! (*Unfortunately Mrs. Burch will not be able to be a celebrity server that evening.) More details from PTo coming soon!

Donuts with Grownups (M-Z)-February 25, 8-8:30 AM

Join us to enjoy coffee and donuts before school with your kiddos! Please register so the PTO has an accurate headcount. 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScplXsqsfVpLSJjyYUcKG57nSGCrGtPYjnIsJTy8n4EiL2EXA/viewform

Save the Date:

Due to the snow day on February 6, the Open Swim Night is moved to March 6, 4:30-6:00 PM

The dedicated Hutchings open swim night at the Howell Aquatic Center is on Friday, March 6 from 4:30-6pm. The cost is $6/swimmer and a portion of the sales will come back to the PTO. The school with the most swimmer visits at all open swims through February 28 will win an extra $500!

Light food/snacks will also be available for sale. 

More information and tickets can be found here.

Mrs. Burch's Weekly Update (2/6)

Happy Snow Day! We weren't expecting that, but the roads were sure dicey this morning! Hope you all had a great day! ❆

We had a busy week! We enjoyed two assemblies this week! Mr. Fisher came to teach us about pollinatators and pollination on Tuesday afternoon. He is going to come back in the spring and help us figure out which plants we should add to our beautiful Hutchings Garden to encourage pollinators to visit! 

On Wednesday afternoon, Sensei Sam visited Hutchings to encourage kids to be their best self! He shared lots of positive affirmations and even included some karate during the assembly! 

On Thursday morning, Mrs. Sulek's 4th grade friends visited to help us edit our personal narratives. It was productive and both the 2nd and 4th graders enjoyed their visit!

Our 2nd graders participated in 100th Day Challenges (like clapping hands, jumping in place, writing their name, doing jumping jacks, etc) in 100 seconds on Thursday, which was the 100th day of school! They had a blast! Check Seesaw for the video!

Valentine's Day is coming soon! We will exchange Valentines on Thursday, February 12. If you are interested in sending in a heart healthy treat for that afternoon, please let me know! The Valentine list and details came home last week, but you can grab the info below. 🩷 

Next Week:

• Math: Unit 6--Whole Number Operations & Number Stories
• Social Studies: Scholastic News 
• CKLA Skills: Unit 3 Skills Assessment, Publish Personal Narratives
• CKLA Knowledge (Science): Domain 5 Assessment, Publishing opinion paragraphs about Neighborhood Insects

Upcoming Dates:

• February 9--PTO Meeting 6pm
• February 11--Wacky Wednesday Spirit Day 
• February 12- Donuts w/Grownups (A-L)
• February 13 & 16--No School for Students
• Feburary 20- Aubree's Night (Celebrity Server Night)
• February 25- Donuts w/Grownups (M-Z), Neck Tie  Spirit Day

Please note:

• We do not celebrate birthdays with edible treats in 2nd grade. 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! We're having an issue with tops that don't close tightly OR that pop open easily. Please check your child's water bottle to make sure it's easy for them to latch. Thank you!
• If you would like to help in our classroom this year, please see our Classroom Volunteer Sign-up! Make sure to fill out the volunteer form and turn into the office BEFORE you volunteer! Please limit sign-ups to twice per month, so all parents have a chance. Spots will become available 60 days out, so make sure to check back if everything is currently filled.

From the PTO:

2/6- Swim/Pool Competition

It’s official, the competition at the Highlander Aquatics and Fitness Center is on!! Anytime you head to the pool let them know you’re with Hutchings and get a marble to go into the bucket. The school with the most marbles will win a donation to the PTO!

Can you help Hutchings top the leaderboard?

Our dedicated open swim night is February 6, 4:30-6 PM.

2/9-PTO meeting at 6 PM in the Hutchings Library. On-site childcare provided. Please consider joining us to help plan and carry out successful events for the rest of the year!

2/12- Donuts with Grownups (Last Name A-L) 8-8:30 AM. Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScDcGkxdStoA4v4WsQpImOy-hEj9Q7mU2LDZb5H9_IASbUdfw/viewform

2/20-Aubree's Night (Celebrity Teacher Server Night) 5:30-8:30 PM.

2/25-Donuts with Grownups (Last Name M-Z) 8-8:30 AM. Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScplXsqsfVpLSJjyYUcKG57nSGCrGtPYjnIsJTy8n4EiL2EXA/viewform

A note from Central Office: 

Each year, Howell Public Schools honors two exceptional individuals through the Teacher of the Year and Support Person of the Year awards. These awards celebrate the dedication, professionalism, and daily impact of staff members who make a meaningful difference in the lives of our students.

Teacher of the Year nominees should be exceptionally skilled and dedicated professional educators, including teachers, counselors, and other instructional staff. Ideal candidates demonstrate deep knowledge of their students and engage in creative, imaginative, and inspiring teaching practices.

Support Person of the Year nominees should be individuals who go above and beyond to create a positive, respectful, and supportive environment where all students feel valued and achieve success. Eligible candidates include secretaries, library services coordinators, aides, computer technicians, food service workers, maintenance employees, and more.

New this year! Nominations for both awards can be completed at https://bit.ly/4jw1sHV.

All nominations are due by Monday, February 6, 2026, at 4 p.m. Late submissions will not be considered.

Mrs. Burch's Weekly Update (1/30)

Happy Friday! Market Day was so much fun!! Students enjoyed buying and selling their products and we learned a lot about supply and demand along the way! Check Seesaw for a link to all the photos! 

We had fun during indoor recess this week! Thursday was National Puzzle Day, so many students decided to work on puzzles during indoor recess. Others decided to create insects with playdough, because we are learning about those in CKLA! Check Seesaw for a link to all the photos! 

 

Valentine's Day is coming soon! We will exchange Valentines on Thursday, February 12. If you are interested in sending in a heart healthy treat for that afternoon, please let me know! The Valentine list and details is coming home in your child's folder today! 🩷 

Next Week:

• Math: Unit 6--Whole Number Operations & Number Stories
• Social Studies: Market Day Reflection 
• CKLA Skills: Unit 3 Skills--Writing a Personal Narrative
• CKLA Knowledge (Science): Domain 5--Butterflies, Bees, and Beetles: Insects

Upcoming Dates:

• February 6--Hutchings Swim Night (4:30-6pm)
• February 9--PTO Meeting 6pm
• February 12- Donuts w/Grownups (A-L)
• February 13 & 16--No School for Students
• Feburary 20- Aubree's Night (Celebrity Server Night)
• February 25- Donuts w/Grownups (M-Z)

Please note:

• We do not celebrate birthdays with edible treats in 2nd grade. 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! We're having an issue with tops that don't close tightly OR that pop open easily. Please check your child's water bottle to make sure it's easy for them to latch. Thank you!
• If you would like to help in our classroom this year, please see our Classroom Volunteer Sign-up! Make sure to fill out the volunteer form and turn into the office BEFORE you volunteer! Please limit sign-ups to twice per month, so all parents have a chance. Spots will become available 60 days out, so make sure to check back if everything is currently filled.

From the PTO:

2/6- Swim/Pool Competition

It’s official, the competition at the Highlander Aquatics and Fitness Center is on!! Anytime you head to the pool let them know you’re with Hutchings and get a marble to go into the bucket. The school with the most marbles will win a donation to the PTO!

Can you help Hutchings top the leaderboard?

Our dedicated open swim night is February 6, 4:30-6 PM.

2/9-PTO meeting at 6 PM in the Hutchings Library. On-site childcare provided. Please consider joining us to help plan and carry out successful events for the rest of the year!

2/12- Donuts with Grownups (Last Name A-L) 8-8:30 AM. Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScDcGkxdStoA4v4WsQpImOy-hEj9Q7mU2LDZb5H9_IASbUdfw/viewform

2/20-Aubree's Night (Celebrity Teacher Server Night) 5:30-8:30 PM.

2/25-Donuts with Grownups (Last Name M-Z) 8-8:30 AM. Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScplXsqsfVpLSJjyYUcKG57nSGCrGtPYjnIsJTy8n4EiL2EXA/viewform

A note from Central Office: 

Each year, Howell Public Schools honors two exceptional individuals through the Teacher of the Year and Support Person of the Year awards. These awards celebrate the dedication, professionalism, and daily impact of staff members who make a meaningful difference in the lives of our students.

Teacher of the Year nominees should be exceptionally skilled and dedicated professional educators, including teachers, counselors, and other instructional staff. Ideal candidates demonstrate deep knowledge of their students and engage in creative, imaginative, and inspiring teaching practices.

Support Person of the Year nominees should be individuals who go above and beyond to create a positive, respectful, and supportive environment where all students feel valued and achieve success. Eligible candidates include secretaries, library services coordinators, aides, computer technicians, food service workers, maintenance employees, and more.

New this year! Nominations for both awards can be completed at https://bit.ly/4jw1sHV.

All nominations are due by Monday, February 6, 2026, at 4 p.m. Late submissions will not be considered.

Mrs. Burch's Weekly Update (1/23)

Happy CHILLY Friday! I hope you're staying warm today!!

Don't forget that Market Day projects are due on Monday!! This is a social studies grade, so please make sure your child has their items on Monday! (It is NOT an optional assignment.) Each student needs to bring five of the same product and their $1 in change (nickels/dimes) on Monday. 

Next Week:

• Math: Unit 5 Review and Test
• Social Studies: Economics--Market Day
• CKLA Skills: Unit 3 Skills--/ue/ and /aw/
• CKLA Knowledge (Science): Domain 5--Butterflies, Bees, and Beetles: Insects

Upcoming Dates:

• January 19--No School, MLK, Jr. Day
• January 21--Rollerama Night 6-9pm
• January 26--State of Michigan Spirit Day
• February 6--Hutchings Swim Night (4:30-6pm)
• February 9--PTO Meeting 6pm
• February 12- Donuts w/Grownups (A-L)
• February 13 & 16--No School for Students
• Feburary 20- Aubree's Night (Celebrity Server Night)
• February 25- Donuts w/Grownups (M-Z)

Please note:

• We do not celebrate birthdays with edible treats in 2nd grade. 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! We're having an issue with tops that don't close tightly OR that pop open easily. Please check your child's water bottle to make sure it's easy for them to latch. Thank you!
• If you would like to help in our classroom this year, please see our Classroom Volunteer Sign-up! Make sure to fill out the volunteer form and turn into the office BEFORE you volunteer! Please limit sign-ups to twice per month, so all parents have a chance. Spots will become available 60 days out, so make sure to check back if everything is currently filled.

From the PTO:

2/6- Swim/Pool Competition

It’s official, the competition at the Highlander Aquatics and Fitness Center is on!! Anytime you head to the pool let them know you’re with Hutchings and get a marble to go into the bucket. The school with the most marbles will win a donation to the PTO!

Can you help Hutchings top the leaderboard?

Our dedicated open swim night is February 6, 4:30-6 PM.

2/9-PTO meeting at 6 PM in the Hutchings Library. On-site childcare provided. Please consider joining us to help plan and carry out successful events for the rest of the year!

2/12- Donuts with Grownups (Last Name A-L) 8-8:30 AM. Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScDcGkxdStoA4v4WsQpImOy-hEj9Q7mU2LDZb5H9_IASbUdfw/viewform

2/20-Aubree's Night (Celebrity Teacher Server Night) 5:30-8:30 PM.

2/25-Donuts with Grownups (Last Name M-Z) 8-8:30 AM. Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScplXsqsfVpLSJjyYUcKG57nSGCrGtPYjnIsJTy8n4EiL2EXA/viewform

A note from Central Office: 

Each year, Howell Public Schools honors two exceptional individuals through the Teacher of the Year and Support Person of the Year awards. These awards celebrate the dedication, professionalism, and daily impact of staff members who make a meaningful difference in the lives of our students.

Teacher of the Year nominees should be exceptionally skilled and dedicated professional educators, including teachers, counselors, and other instructional staff. Ideal candidates demonstrate deep knowledge of their students and engage in creative, imaginative, and inspiring teaching practices.

Support Person of the Year nominees should be individuals who go above and beyond to create a positive, respectful, and supportive environment where all students feel valued and achieve success. Eligible candidates include secretaries, library services coordinators, aides, computer technicians, food service workers, maintenance employees, and more.

New this year! Nominations for both awards can be completed at https://bit.ly/4jw1sHV.

All nominations are due by Monday, February 6, 2026, at 4 p.m. Late submissions will not be considered.

Mrs. Burch's Weekly Update (1/16)

Happy Friday! It was a busy week! I hope you enjoyed the Snow Day!! We completed both the Math and Language NWEA tests, as well as the Domain 4 Assessment this week. The kids did great overall! They're showing lots of growth already! I'm so proud of them!! 

Report Cards are available on PowerSchool. If you need help accessing your child's first semester report card, please contact the main office. 

Book Orders are due by Friday, January 23. Please make sure orders are submitted online by noon on 1/23. All your scholastic orders help us earn free books for our classroom! Thank you for your support! 

Mrs. Burch's Class Scholastic Ordering Page

Mrs. Burch's Code: GZKBK

We read about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. today and discussed why we don't have school on Monday. He was such an important man! We talked about how we can "Be Great Like Dr. King" and share kindness, too!

Next Week:

• Math: Unit 5--Addition & Subtraction, Money
• Social Studies: Economics 
• CKLA Skills: Unit 3 Skills--/ue/ and /aw/
• CKLA Knowledge (Science): Domain 5--Butterflies, Bees, and Beetles: Insects

Upcoming Dates:

• January 19--No School, MLK, Jr. Day
• January 21--Rollerama Night 6-9pm
• January 26--State of Michigan Spirit Day
• February 6--Hutchings Swim Night (4:30-6pm)
• February 9--PTO Meeting 6pm
• February 12- Donuts w/Grownups (A-L)
• February 13--No School for students
• Feburary 20- Aubree's Night (Celebrity Server Night)
• February 25- Donuts w/Grownups (M-Z)

Please note:

• We do not celebrate birthdays with edible treats in 2nd grade. 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! We're having an issue with tops that don't close tightly OR that pop open easily. Please check your child's water bottle to make sure it's easy for them to latch. Thank you!
• If you would like to help in our classroom this year, please see our Classroom Volunteer Sign-up! Make sure to fill out the volunteer form and turn into the office BEFORE you volunteer! Please limit sign-ups to twice per month, so all parents have a chance. Spots will become available 60 days out, so make sure to check back if everything is currently filled.

From the PTO:

1/21- Rollerama night

The next rollerama night is January 21 from 6:00 - 9:00 PM! 

Rollerama 6995 Grand River Rd Brighton MI 48114

A portion of each entry fee will be donated back to benefit the Hutchings PTO initiatives. Look out for more information closer to the event.

1/30- Basketball Youth Challenge at the Fieldhouse

One Howell spirit competition among schools at upcoming basketball games. The school with the highest percentage of student attendance for each bracket advances. Each school bracket "match up" is a theme night. Hutchings vs. Three Fires on January 30, "green out" theme. Check in between 6-7 PM at the HOME TICKET TABLE. Students are free with a paid adult ($6).

2/6- Swim/Pool Competition

It’s official, the competition at the Highlander Aquatics and Fitness Center is on!! Anytime you head to the pool let them know you’re with Hutchings and get a marble to go into the bucket. The school with the most marbles will win a donation to the PTO!

Current standings:

1. Voyager

2. Challenger

3. Northwest

4. Three Fires

5. Hutchings & Southwest

We have fallen back to 5th place so we have some work to do Huskies!

Our dedicated open swim night is February 6, 4:30-6 PM.

*Other Upcoming Dates*

2/9- PTO Meeting @6pm

2/12- Donuts w/Grownups (A-L)

2/20- Aubree's Night (Celebrity Server Night)

2/25- Donuts w/Grownups (M-Z)

A note from Central Office: 

Each year, Howell Public Schools honors two exceptional individuals through the Teacher of the Year and Support Person of the Year awards. These awards celebrate the dedication, professionalism, and daily impact of staff members who make a meaningful difference in the lives of our students.

Teacher of the Year nominees should be exceptionally skilled and dedicated professional educators, including teachers, counselors, and other instructional staff. Ideal candidates demonstrate deep knowledge of their students and engage in creative, imaginative, and inspiring teaching practices.

Support Person of the Year nominees should be individuals who go above and beyond to create a positive, respectful, and supportive environment where all students feel valued and achieve success. Eligible candidates include secretaries, library services coordinators, aides, computer technicians, food service workers, maintenance employees, and more.

New this year! Nominations for both awards can be completed at https://bit.ly/4jw1sHV.

All nominations are due by Monday, February 6, 2026, at 4 p.m. Late submissions will not be considered.

Happy New Year 2026! ~ Mrs. Burch's Weekly Update (1/9)

We had a great week back! Thank you for keeping your kiddos home when they aren't feeling well. The less germs here, the better!! It's definitely going around! 😷 Please remind your kiddos to wash their hands regularly!! 

We worked on New Year Goals and other fun New Year Activities this week! We're starting to get back into the swing of things! 

The Gingerbread Man is still traveling on many adventures across the globe! We'll keep tabs on him for a couple more weeks. He's been to SO many fun places already! 

Next Week:

• Math: Unit 5--Addition & Subtraction, Money
• Social Studies: Economics 
• CKLA Skills: Unit 3 Skills--Spelling Trees, Students Excel
• CKLA Knowledge (Science): Domain 4--Our Planet: Cycles in Nature *Review M-Th, Assessment Friday
• We will be completing the NWEA Math and Language Assessments next week during Math (Tuesday) and ELA (Thursday).

Upcoming Dates:

• January 13--Report Cards available in Power School
• January 14--Pita Way Fundraiser 4-9pm
• January 16--Fitness Friday Spirit Day
• January 19--No School, MLK, Jr. Day
• January 21--Rollerama Night 6-9pm
• January 26--State of Michigan Spirit Day
• February 6--Hutchings Swim Night (4:30-6pm)
• February 13--No School for students

Please note:

• We do not celebrate birthdays with edible treats in 2nd grade. 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! We're having an issue with tops that don't close tightly OR that pop open easily. Please check your child's water bottle to make sure it's easy for them to latch. Thank you!
• If you would like to help in our classroom this year, please see our Classroom Volunteer Sign-up! Make sure to fill out the volunteer form and turn into the office BEFORE you volunteer! Please limit sign-ups to twice per month, so all parents have a chance. Spots will become available 60 days out, so make sure to check back if everything is currently filled.

From the PTO:

Pita Way Fundraiser

Visit Pita Way in Howell on January 14 between 4-9 PM and mention the Hutchings fundraiser for 20% of your bill to be donated to the Hutchings PTO. Thanks for supporting the PTO!

Save the Date-Rollerama night

The next rollerama night is January 21 from 6:00 - 9:00 PM! Rollerama 6995 Grand River Rd Brighton MI 48114

A portion of each entry fee will be donated back to benefit the Hutchings PTO initiatives. Look out for more information closer to the event.

Basketball Youth Challenge at the Fieldhouse

One Howell spirit competition among schools at upcoming basketball games. The school with the highest percentage of student attendance for each bracket advances. Each school bracket "match up" is a theme night. Hutchings vs. Three Fires on January 30, "green out" theme. Check in between 6-7 PM at the HOME TICKET TABLE. Students are free with a paid adult ($6).

Swim/Pool Competition

It’s official, the competition at the Highlander Aquatics and Fitness Center is on!! Anytime you head to the pool let them know you’re with Hutchings and get a marble to go into the bucket. The school with the most marbles will win a donation to the PTO!

Current standings:

1. Voyager

2. Challenger

3. Northwest

4. Three Fires

5. Hutchings & Southwest

We have some work to do Huskies!

Our dedicated open swim night is February 6, 4:30-6 PM.

A note from Central Office: 

Each year, Howell Public Schools honors two exceptional individuals through the Teacher of the Year and Support Person of the Year awards. These awards celebrate the dedication, professionalism, and daily impact of staff members who make a meaningful difference in the lives of our students.

Teacher of the Year nominees should be exceptionally skilled and dedicated professional educators, including teachers, counselors, and other instructional staff. Ideal candidates demonstrate deep knowledge of their students and engage in creative, imaginative, and inspiring teaching practices.

Support Person of the Year nominees should be individuals who go above and beyond to create a positive, respectful, and supportive environment where all students feel valued and achieve success. Eligible candidates include secretaries, library services coordinators, aides, computer technicians, food service workers, maintenance employees, and more.

New this year! Nominations for both awards can be completed at https://bit.ly/4jw1sHV.

All nominations are due by Monday, February 6, 2026, at 4 p.m. Late submissions will not be considered.