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! 🎉

*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!