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! 🎉

*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!