Ms. Palmer's 2nd Grade 2011-2012

Happy Birthday Arizona

2012-02-13T16:46:00.000-07:00

Tomorrow is the centennial celebration for the state of Arizona! In celebration of our state anniversary, Pima Butte will be planting a Palo Verde tree on our campus at 1:30 on Tuesday, February 14th. If you are able to join us, we would love to have you join us.

Family Thanksgiving Celebration

2011-11-09T20:32:00.000-07:00

Our classroom will be having a family Thanksgiving celebration on Tuesday, November 22nd. I have recieved a few RSVP's for lunch. If you would like to join us please remember to RSVP to me by Monday, November 14th. This will allow me time to contact everyone who has offered to assist with food. I am requesting $1.00 from each individual who will be joining us for lunch. Thank you in advance.

Sharing Class Photos

2011-11-09T20:23:00.000-07:00

I have uploaded class photos to Flickr. I will be sharing this link through my email distribution list as I have set my pictures to be viewed by friends and family only. Please watch for this email to be coming.

MUSD Community Walk - BIGGEST WINNER

2011-10-11T21:08:00.000-07:00

Please join us Saturday, October 22nd at 8 am for an MUSD Community walk, in the PB parking lot. We will be hanging door hangers with factual information. Each elementary site in the district will be walking within their school boundaries. The school with the largest group of volunteers will be the "BIGGEST WINNER!" That school will win a BBQ hosted by the MUSD District Office Staff. Please join us to make Pima Butte the BIGGEST WINNER! A sign up sheet for volunteers will be available in the office on Monday, October 17th.

I have created an event on my Facebook page. If you are on Facebook please RSVP!

Reminder Regarding State Reports!

2011-09-23T16:16:00.000-07:00

State Reports Due Monday 09/26

State reports will be due Monday! Please rememeber that the total grade for the project is 50 points. The poster must be decorated, there must be a minimum of seven facts on the poster, and parents signature must be included.

We will be displaying all state projects in the second grade hallway for viewing! Please take time to stop by and view them. Once I have them all ready to go I will be taking pictures to post here on our blog to share our students hard work!

Important Dates for September! Please add these to your calendar!

2011-08-31T16:46:00.001-07:00

I have added most of the dates listed below on our montly Phonics Calendar. I just wanted to make sure that they were available to you here too!

September 5th - No School in observance of Labor Day

September 13th - Curriculum Night-2nd grade presentation 6:30 - 6:45 pm

September 14th - PTO Fundraiser over *All money and coupon books DUE

September 15th - School Picture Day! Info will be sent home soon, please watch for it!

September 21st - SPIRIT DAY~Crazy Hats and/or Socks

September 28th - PTO Family Book Swap~ Pima Butte Cafe

If there are any additions to our September events I will be sure to let you know!

Follow Pima Butte Elementary on Facebook!

2011-08-23T21:32:00.000-07:00

Please follow Pima Butte on Facebook! All current events are being tracked to keep you updated. Thank you for supporting the Best School in the World!

Homework

2011-08-14T17:09:00.000-07:00

Home will begin on Monday, August 15, 2011. We will be starting our phonics journals and daily math homework. Each evening students will have their daily phonics assignment, math homework and required reading. Please contact me if you have questions.

Ordering School Shirts

2011-07-25T19:07:00.000-07:00

Sports Apparel will be available to make shirts again for Pima Butte. Here is the website to view what is available: http://www.yourapparelsource.com/sportsapparel/. You may also email them directly at sports.apparel@live.com. I will post more information about class shirts when I have that available.

Getting ready for the 2011-2012 School Year

2011-07-22T12:15:00.000-07:00

It's hard to believe that summer is coming to an end! I'm getting ready for another new school year in just a few short weeks. I am currently doing some "construction" to my class blog! Please excuse the mess while everything is updated. I have revised the school supply list. Mrs. Mott and I will be using the same list this year. If you have a second grader at Pima Butte, please fill free to use this list. You can also pick one up at the front office.

Here are a few important dates to get started:

August 1st - Class lists will be posted in the office window

August 4th - Meet the Teacher night 5pm - 7pm

August 8th - First day of school

Our team shirts for second grade this year are going to be blue. They will be available with our team name and school year. I will gather more information regarding shirt orders and post that information when it is available. I look forward to seeing you on Thursday, August 4th!

Scholastic Book Clubs -Online Ordering

2010-08-30T19:58:00.000-07:00

Online Ordering Information

Web address: scholastic.com/bookclubs

Class Activation Code: DGFDW

Now it's easier than ever to find the right books for your child — and help us earn FREE books for our classroom library at the same time!

With new online ordering from Scholastic Book Clubs, you can choose from a much wider selection of books than in the printed flyer. Plus, you can send your orders directly to me online and use your credit card.
Best of all, our class earns a FREE book every time a parent places their order online.
It's so simple! Here's how it works:
SIGN UP at www.Scholastic.com/bookclubs. On the parent page, click the "Don't have a User Name and Password?" link, then register for your own username and password. When prompted, enter the one-time Class Activation Code shown above. This code ensures that your order is sent to me.
SELECT the books you'd like to order from over 500 titles available online...and take advantage of online-only specials and discounts.

SEND your order to me online by the due date. Books will be delivered directly to our classroom, as always.
Of course, you can still order using the form from the printed flyer. But why not experience for yourself how convenient it is to order online?

Ordering online is fast, easy, and secure. Plus our whole class benefits thanks to the FREE books we'll earn with every parent online order.
Go to www.Scholastic.com/bookclubs now to get started.

I have left the online ordering for September open through the end of the month. I do not want to interfere with the sales we could make for our Pima Butte Book Fair. Please let me know if you have any questions.

Thank you,
Ms. Palmer

Important Dates for September! Mark Your Calendar!

2010-08-30T19:42:00.000-07:00

Our class calendar will be coming home on Wednesday, September 01st. I just wanted to post a few important dates for you to mark your calendar with upcoming events for school.

September 06 - No School- Labor Day

September 14th - Panda Express Fundraiser

September 15th - No School -Student Led Conferences

September 22nd - $1.00 Dress Down Day

September 29th - Spirit Day - Crazy Hair

***I will be posting information regarding our upcoming bookfair this week. Information will be given at the monthly PTO meeting on Thusday, September 02nd.

Class Website is Up!

2010-08-19T20:50:00.000-07:00

Our class website has been published and may be accessed from the Pima Butte website. Please note that any current or updated information will be placed here on my blog.

Here is the direct link to the website:
http://mspalmer.yolasite.com/

Fundraiser

2010-08-19T20:46:00.000-07:00

Our first fundraiser of the year will be coming home tomorrow on Friday, August 20th. Please check folders for this information. If there are any questions regarding the fundraiser, please contact the PTO.

Tuesday Folders 08/17/10

2010-08-19T20:44:00.000-07:00

Just a reminder parents... Please read your child's agenda closely. Every day, students write the homework that is due for the following day in their agenda. There is a daily Phonics Journal assignment (with exception of Day 6 and Day 7), Completion of Mad Minutes (math facts), and a math page to correlate with the daily lesson. There is also 20 minutes of required reading. Also, if your child did not finish their weekly classwork this will become homework over the weekend (they are given substantial time to finish these assignments in class). By signing your child's agenda, you are acknowledging that all assignments have been completed. Please remember that the reading log must be signed as well. I am having several children say, “My Mom (or Dad) forgot to sign it.” I am trying to get away from this particular excuse. If your child forgets any of these assignments (reading log, homework, mad minutes, etc.) they will be held accountable and move to yellow. We are trying to teach them to not blame it on anyone else. This means they get a note home explaining why they received a yellow, orange, or red. This allows there to be open communication between parents and myself. I do appreciate when the consequences are carried over at home, but of course, this is up to you. However, this helps to reinforce responsibility, organization, and communication. This keeps the expectations high for the students and allows for a consistency throughout their day. Responsibility and expectations are two very important concepts that they will be faced with continuously throughout their life. What's so great about Pima Butte is that it is consistent throughout all of the grades. Most of these students were held accountable in kindergarten and 1st grade, as they are now.

I do have an open door policy. However, please visit with me before or after school, or make an appointment to see me at another time. It is difficult to meet with you when students are in the classroom and I am teaching. Thank you in advance for your assistance.

Notes for Today:

 There is NO SCHOOL tomorrow, Wednesday, August 18th.

 Thursday is snowie day. Snowies are $1.50 each. Please send money labeled with your child's name if they are purchasing.

 Popcorn Friday and student store will be each Friday, unless we hear differently.

 Please save Box Tops for our classroom! The winning classroom will receive a party for turning the most Box Tops in to PTO!

 Next Wednesday, August 25th will be dress down day. In order for students to participate, they will need to bring in $1.00.

Tuesday Folders 08/03/10

2010-08-02T20:23:00.000-07:00

We kicked off the week with a great first day back! Welcome to everyone, I am excited for the year ahead. Meet the Teacher was a huge success, however, I am still getting to know names and put them with faces. Please don’t take it personally if I forget you at first, I promise I will remember you soon. I’m just sending a short note home to remind you that information will come home with your student on Tuesdays, you do not have to sign or return this page, it is information only. Please make sure that you go through your child’s folder each Tuesday. I will be sending home work that was completed and graded from the last week in class. If you have any questions about skills or assignments that have come home, please do not hesitate to ask. I will try to make sure that all notes come home on Tuesday as well. However, there may be days that notes are urgent and must go home on a specific day.

Notes for Today:

 Reading Logs and agendas need to be signed each evening.

 Calendars will be sent home at the end of the week with phonics journal due dates and other important classroom dates.

 Our classroom blog is up and running, here is the website again in case you need it: http://mspalmerroom10.blogspot.com/

 I noticed there was a typo on my email address to reach me at school. The correct address is dpalmer@musd20.org

 Our Pima Butte PTO has created a page on Facebook. Please look for them at Pima Butte Mustangs! They will keep this site updated with important information.

I know that the first few weeks can be stressful getting into the classroom routine. I know that with your continued support the year ahead will be fabulous. Thank you parents for your support it makes our classroom community a positive and rewarding place for all of us.

Welcome Back to School!

2010-08-01T18:19:00.000-07:00

Welcome back Mustangs! It's hard to believe that our new school is starting. I'm looking forward to a positive and challenging year! We have lots of great things planned this year and I hope to see everyone involved. Parents that includes you! Please take a minute to browse this blog and see some of the amazing things that have been done in our classroom from the last few years.

My door is always open for comments, concerns, and questions. I invite participation from parents, staff, and students at all times. I hope that you are as excited as I am about the upcoming year. Parents please ensure that you and your student have taken time to review the Welcome Packet that was provided to you on Meet the Teacher night.

Please feel free to email me at dpalmer@musd20.org. Our classroom blog will be updated weekly with events and additional information. If there are items that you would like to see posted that I have negelected to add please let me know.

Here's to a great year Mustangs!

Supplies Needed

2010-01-03T22:46:00.000-07:00

Due to the bad cold and flu season that we have experienced this year, our classroom is in need of tissues after the holiday break. If you can please send one box of tissue with your child, I think this will get us through the remainder of the year. Your help is greatly appreciated!

Welcome Back Mustangs!

2010-01-03T22:42:00.000-07:00

I hope that everyone had a wonderful and relaxing winter break. It's hard to believe that we are ready to start a new year. I am very excited to start school on Monday morning bright and early. There will be many important notes coming home on Monday in homework folders. Please make sure to review everything. I am sending home a reminder of my homework contract to be signed and returned no later than Wednesday, January 06, 2010.

Please remember that I will be out from Wednesday, January 06 until Tuesday, January 19th. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Hayes. Mrs. Baker and Mrs. Mott will also be available if you need anything. I will be checking my email from home while I am out, and try to respond as quickly as possible. Thank you in advance for your support.

2009-11-30T20:02:00.000-07:00

It's hard to believe that it's already December! Where did the first half of this year go? There are going to be many things to keep us busy in the next few weeks. Please mark your calendars. I will also be sending home December class calendars on Tuesday, December 1st.
A few important dates to remember:
12/04 Pima Butte Hoedown 6-7:30 pm.
12/10 Santa's Dinner 6-8 pm.
12/15 2nd grade field trip - AM
K-2 Holiday Concert
12/18 Winter Party 1:30
Winter break will begin on Monday, December 21st. School will resume on Monday, January 04th, 2010.

Please contact me if you have any questions regarding dates of events this month.

I would also like to take a moment and thank everyone for participating in our classroom Thanksgiving luncheon. It was once again a huge success! I would also like to thank Mrs. Damon for her support to get everything together. I have posted some pictures from that day in our classroom. It was a very busy day for us and I know that the class had a great day.

Thank you to everyone for your support.

Thanksgiving Lunch

2009-11-01T20:29:00.000-07:00

Each year I hold a family Thanksgiving luncheon in my classroom. This year our annual luncheon will be held on Tuesday, November 24th. Our lunch is a sit down traditional Thanksgiving meal, including all the trimmings! I hoping that you will be able to join us, it's always a great day. I will be sending out invitations later this week. If you are able to help coordinate in any way please let me know. I will need assistance to keep track of items that will be brought for lunch. I look forward to hearing from you all.

We're Up and Running!

2009-09-20T18:18:00.000-07:00

I apologize for the delay in getting this wonderful resource up and running. I hope that you will find this to be a valuable resource for information. I use this to communicate and share information with parents and family members. You can provide the link to members of your family that are interested in seeing what we might be doing in our classroom.

We have the following things taking place with in our classroom right now. We have state reports that are due on Wednesday, September 23rd. Remember, students must turn in both the written report and poster to recieve full credit. Phonics notebooks are due on Monday, September 21st. Parent-Teacher Conferences will be taking place the last week of the month. I will be sending information home this week in Tuesday folders. I have pre-posted our next weeks phonics words.

Please watch for information to come home regarding Fall Festival. We will need parent volunteers to work the 2nd grade booth. As I recieve more information regarding the festival. I will share it with you.

I would also like to have a fall party at the end of October. Please let me know if you are available to assist. I would like to have the party on Friday, October 30th. I know that it is early notice, but I know how hectic things become.

Please let me know if there is other information that you would like to see posted on the blog and I will be sure to do my best to add that information.

Welcome Back!!

2009-01-04T19:43:00.000-07:00

I just wanted to welcome everyone back from a nice relaxing vacation! I hope that everyone is ready to get back into the swing of things once again. We will be busy right from the get go on Monday.

I am going to be sending home a homework contract renewal for you to review with your child. Please read and sign this contract together. I would like to have the signature page returned to school by Friday, January 9th. By having both you and your child sign this agreement, I know that you are fully aware of the policies that have been in place since the beginning of the year.

Report Cards will also be coming home on Monday, January 5th. Please sign the envelope and return that to class by the end of the week.

I look forward to seeing everyone soon.

Pencil Donation

2009-01-04T19:37:00.000-07:00

It's hard to believe that we go through so many pencils! Our class is in need of pencil donations. If you are able to assist our classroom and donate some pencils that would be terrific. I know that we will definitely be using them in the upcoming weeks.

Winter Holiday Program

2008-11-30T22:21:00.000-07:00

Our winter holiday program will be held on Tuesday,
December 16, 2008. The program will begin at
6:30 pm with the Kindergarten classes performing first! 2nd grade will take the stage around 7:00. Information will be coming home with you prior to our performance to let you know what time to have your students at school that evening.

Dinner with Santa

2008-11-30T22:15:00.001-07:00

Come enjoy a Pima Butte tradion and eat dinner with Santa. This event will be taking place on Friday, December 12, 2008.

Please contact Pima Butte PTO if you would like further information regarding this event. They can be reached at pimabuttepto@yahoo.com

Thank You Does Not Seem Enough!

2008-11-30T22:08:00.000-07:00

I would like to thank each and everyone who was able to assist with our classroom Thanksgiving celebration! It was a great day and even more wonderful to share it with you and our class. The food was absolutely amazing and the students enjoyed the time they shared with their families!

Thank you to Ellen Hauck for coordinating this event with all of the parents. Thank you to each and everyone who brought food and donated their time that day. It truly means a great deal to have shared such a wonderful day with all of you. I hope that you were able to enjoy a great holiday with your friends and family.

Family Luncheon

2008-11-09T20:57:00.000-07:00

It's hard to believe that it is already time to enjoy the holidays. This has to be one of my favorite times of the year, spending time with family and friends and reflecting on all of the reasons there are to be thankful.

I would like to invite you to participate in our classroom family luncheon. This is a family event that will be held on Tuesday, November 25th. We will be eating a traditional family style Thanksgiving meal in our class for lunch. In order to make this event successful, I am requesting that families sign up to brings dishes in for this event. Information will be coming home this week.

Please let me know as soon as possible if you will be able to join us for this wonderful day. We will need a head count as soon as possible.

Read Across Arizona

2008-11-09T20:47:00.000-07:00

Our class will be participating in an amazing event on Friday, November 21st! We have been partnered with another 2nd grade class from Hayden, Arizona. We will be having an interactive video session with this class. Our class will be presenting, I Know an Old Lady that Swallowed a Pie. I am inviting all of you to attend if you are able to join us. I will be sending permission slips home this week in order for your child to participate. Please contact me if you have any further questions.

Here is a link that provides additional information about Read Across Arizona. This link also shows pictures of the event that my class participated in last year. I hope that you take time to visit.
http://achayefsky.wordpress.com/2008/01/03/more-read-across-arizona-photo-ops/

Snack Calendar

2008-10-01T17:06:00.000-07:00

We will begin implementing a snack calendar this month. Snacks will brought in by individual students for the class. Thank you to Mrs. Stroschein for creating the calendar. Please let me know if you have any questions.

Pima Butte Annual Fall Festival

2008-10-01T15:37:00.000-07:00

The best family event of the year! Pima Butte will once again be having their fall festival. It will be held on Saturday, October 25th from 1:00 - 5:00 pm. There will be many exciting booths to enjoy. Come dressed in your costumes for fun! There will be bouncy houses, face painting, game booths, the cake walk and the first ever haunted house! Volunteers are still needed. If you are able to volunteer time please contact PTO.

2nd grade will be serving popcorn and cotton candy so I hope to see many of you there! The weather is getting cooler and we should have a great day.

Fall Party

2008-10-01T15:34:00.000-07:00

We will be having our classroom Fall Part on
Friday, October 31st at 1pm. There will be additional information sent home as the time gets closer. I just wanted to make sure that everyone marks their calendars!

PTO Family Fun Night!!!

2008-10-01T15:15:00.000-07:00

Please join PTO for the first Family Fun Night on Friday, October 3rd at 6:30 pm. Feel free to wear your pj's and bring pillows and blankets. PTO will be selling pizza, popcorn, candy, and drinks. Entrance is free but PTO is requesting a donation for the Maricopa food bank. Hopefully this event will become a monthly event.

Correction to Phonics Journal Menu

2008-09-22T09:06:00.000-07:00

Hello Parents!
It has been brought to my attention that there was a typo on my original communication sent home regarding the phonics journal and the menu inside actual journals themselves. Here is the correct information for daily activities. I know that you are following them daily and I want assure that we’re all on the same page. I apologize for any confusion.

Thank you,
Ms. Palmer

Phonics Journal Menu

Day 1: 7-up sentences with phonics words 1-8.
Day 2: 7-up sentences with phonics words 9-16.
Day 3: Rainbow Style, Silly Snakes, Sailboat Style, etc.
Day 4: Write words 3 times each
Day 5: Practice Test
Day 6: NOTEBOOKS DUEDay 7: No Phonics Homework

Congratulations!!!

2008-09-08T20:18:00.001-07:00

I would like to congratulate my students of the month for August 2008. Jillian B. and David O. both worked hard this month to earn this honor. I am proud of both of them! Keep up the good work.

Phonics Journals Due on Day 6

2008-09-08T19:54:00.000-07:00

Phonics journals are important part of daily homework. There is an assignment due each day from the menu inside the phonics journal and students write the daily assignment in their agenda. On Day 6 phonics journals are due. I grade them and them return them to begin the following week with Day 1. If you are signing your child's agenda you are acknowledge that your child's homework is complete each day. Please contact me if you have any questions regarding the use of the phonics journals.

Put on Your Walking Shoes

2008-09-08T19:45:00.001-07:00

Come join Pima Butte staff and be part of the "Zack Pack" to raise money for CureSearch. CureSearch unites the world's largest childhood cancer reseach organization. We will be walking in memory of Zachary Schumann. Zachary Schumann was a Pima Butte student who lost his battle with Cancer on July 31, 2008.

There will be a walk benefiting CureSearch on Sunday, September 14th, from 7:30 - 9:00 am. at Pacana Park. All money raised will go directly to CureSearch. The cost of the walk is just $10.00 per person. The $10.00 can be paid onn the day of the walk! If you are able to join us, please wear a royal blue shirt! More information about CureSearch can be found by visiting their website at http://curesearch.org/.

Student council will be collecting money for the month of September to donate to CureSearch. Please bring any small change to school. There will be buckets to collect change for the remainder of the month.

McTeacher Night at McDonalds

2008-09-08T19:42:00.001-07:00

Come and support your teachers and Pima Butte at McDonalds, on Tuesday, September 16, 2008. Beginning at 4:00 pm, teachers and Mr. Montoya will be working shifts to raise proceeds for our school. That night is also the DiamondBacks game in Phoenix. Stop by and grab a bite to eat on your way to the game!!!

2nd Grade Field Trip

2008-09-08T16:23:00.000-07:00

2nd Grade will be seeing a live theater performance of Miss Nelson is Missing. We will be visiting the Tempe Center for the Arts on Friday, September 26, 2008. All reservations have been made for students and chaperones! I will be sending home reminders to chaperones as we get closer.

Week of August 18th

2008-08-17T09:23:00.000-07:00

Homework will begin on Monday, August 18th. You will see your child's math homework and their phonics journal that will be used weekly. I will be sending home a note on Monday explaining in detail the use of the phonics journals. If you have questions please let me know.

Phonics journals will begin with Day 1 on the menu that is located on the inside of the journal. Students will return the notebooks to school on day 6, which is also the day of the test. I will be giving points for the journal each week.

I will also be sending home agendas for the students beginning on Monday. This is a new tool that has been made available to us. Students will continue to color their behavior for the day as well as record any additional information. Please continue to sign their agenda daily as that counts as part of their homework.

Welcome Back

2008-08-17T09:08:00.000-07:00

It's hard to believe that summer has ended and we are off and running for a new school year! There are so many new and exciting things that will be happening and I can not wait to share all of the adventures with you and your children. I hope that you take an opportunity to view some of the old posts that are still on my blog from last year. It will give you an idea of how I post messages and share some of the fun things that we do in our classroom.

I hope that you find this tool useful. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me at school. Email is the best source of communication, since it is difficult to always answer the phone. Thank you for your support! I look forward to a fantastic year.

Ms. Palmer
dpalmer@musd20.org

2008 Pima Butte Field Day

2008-04-05T21:49:00.000-07:00

Pima Butte's Annual Field Day will take place this year on Friday, April 18th! What a great way to end a week worth of hard work testing. Our team colors for this year's event will be PURPLE! Students can be creative putting together their uniform. We will make class posters for the event. Our 5th grade buddies would like to make team visors for that day. I will be requesting $1.00 from each student to assist with the purchase of the visors. I will be sending a note home this week. If you are able to volunteer that day to assist with any events, please let me know or contact Mrs. Jones, our PE teacher, directly!!

Terra Nova Testing

2008-04-05T21:32:00.000-07:00

Monday, April 7th and Tuesday, April 8th, 2nd grade students across the district will be taking the Terra Nova test. This is a state standardized test that is mandatory.

In order to increase attendance, Mr. Montoya is offering some great incentives to students! Each day that students are on time to school, they will have the opportunity to win some great prizes being raffled off for the week. There are 4 brand new bicycles!!! Yes, 4! MP3 players, games and much much more!

Please encourage your student to get a good nights sleep. Eat a healthy breakfast and bring a healthy lunch. We have been discussing great test taking strategies that will hopefully ease any stress. Students have been encouraged to bring water bottles with them also.

There will be no homework, except for the 15 minutes of reading on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Our regular homework routine will begin on Thursday, April 10th.

Report Cards and Parent Teacher Conferences

2008-03-23T22:18:00.001-07:00

Report cards will be going home on Monday, March 24, 2008. Please be sure to sign the envelope that you have recieved your child's report card.

Parent-Teacher conferences have been scheduled for this week. Please make sure that if you have been scheduled for an appointment that you are on time. If you are running late, or not able to make it, please call in advance so that I can reschedule your appointment. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

Hot Temperatures

2008-03-23T22:16:00.001-07:00

Temperatures look like they may be warm the next few days. Please make sure that you send water bottles to school with your children. We will try to bring them home each day so that they can be refilled and reused!

Valentine Party

2008-02-07T20:42:00.002-07:00

Our class will be having their Valentine party on Thursday, February 14th at 1:00 p.m. If you will be able to assist or send in donations for our party, please let JoAnne Kilner or myself know prior to next week.

I would like to keep sweets to a minimum for the party. Healthy snacks are best! Anything red or pink will be great, apple slices, strawberries, apple sauce, etc.. We still need plates and napkins, juice packs. Thanks in advance for your help.

Please send a shoe box in with your students for next weeks party. We will be decorating them in class with our 5th grade buddies.

2008-02-07T20:42:00.001-07:00

100th Day Celebration

2008-02-06T18:52:00.000-07:00

It's hard to believe that the first 100 days of school passed so quickly. On Monday, January 28th, Pima Butte elementary celebrated this exciting day! There was dancing and celebrations shared by the entire school, along with many parents who joined us for the day. I have posted some pictures of the afternoon. I hope that you enjoy them!

Welcome Back

2008-01-06T20:58:00.001-07:00

I hope that everyone had a wonderful break! It's hard to believe that it's time to start school once again! I am excited about all of the new and wonderful things we will be doing this quarter.

There will be quite a few notes coming home today. Please make sure to check your child's folder. I have posted the new phonics words for this week. Please make sure that you use the correct list. Students will also be bringing home a list on Monday, the 7th.

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any additional questions.

2007-12-09T20:26:00.001-07:00

Read Across Arizona

2007-12-06T21:30:00.000-07:00

Our class will participating in Read Across Arizona on Thursday, December 13th.
Students will present two of the holiday song selections and share them through
a video-conferencing with a 2nd grade class from Safford, Arizona!

Our class is very excited to particpate in this program. Please check back for pictures from our event.

Candy Grams

2007-12-06T21:27:00.000-07:00

Student council will be selling candy grams in the cafe' each morning before school the week of December 10 - 14th. Candy grams will be sold for 50 cents each. They will be delivered to the students the following week.

If you are interested in purchasing a candy gram for your student, please stop by the cafe'.

Thanksgiving Party - Tuesday 11/20

2007-11-10T22:49:00.000-07:00

In celebration of the Thanksgiving holiday, I would like to invite parents to eat in the classroom with us. Children will pick up their lunch from the cafe at 11:00 and bring their food back to the classroom. I would like to encourage as many people as possible to join us. Due to the short notice, the cafe will not be able to accomidate too many additional adult meals. If you would like to eat with your child that Tuesday, please donate $3.00 so that we can purchase food to have in the classroom.

I will be sending home a checklist of items needed for our lunch. Please watch for this information to come home. If you can let me know by Friday, November 16th if you will be joining us I would appreciate it. This will allow us to plan accordingly for food and desserts.

I look forward to seeing you there!

Classroom Fall Party - Tuesday 10/30

2007-10-21T21:40:00.000-07:00

We will be having our classroom fall party. Please let me or JoAnne Kilner, our room mother, know if you are able to help.

The party will begin at 1:00 the after of Tuesday, October 30, 2007. No costumes will be allowed.

Pumpkin Grams - Week of 10/22 through 10/26

2007-10-21T21:34:00.000-07:00

Student council will once again be selling pumpkin grams this week each morning in the cafe' for 50 cents a piece. Students can purchase a pumpkin gram to send to a friend!

Pumpkin grams will be delivered the following week. Please stop by the cafe' and help support our student council.

Report Cards and Parent Teacher Conferences

2007-09-27T21:20:00.000-07:00

It's hard to believe that the first quarter will end on October 5th. It has been a very busy quarter for all of us and I am looking forward to the next one. I know that the students are ready for a well deserved break!

Report Cards will be sent home on Monday, October 15, 2007. There will be a sign off sheet attached to your child's report card. Please be sure to sign and return this information to school.

I will also be sending home information next week in regards to Parent - Teacher conferences. They will be scheduled for Wednesday, October 17th and October 24th. Please let me know if you need to meet in the morning as soon as you recieve the information . Those slots tend to fill up the quickest and I also have to be available for my morning duties.

Thank you in advance. I look forward to meeting with you!

Fall Festival

2007-09-27T21:14:00.001-07:00

Pima Butte will be holding its 2nd Fall Festival this year on Saturday, October 27, 2007 from 2pm - 6pm.

2nd grade will have a booth. Please contact myself or JoAnne Kilner if you are interested in volunteering time at our booth. If we have enough people to volunteer, time spent at the booth will be minimal and allow you and your family time to enjoy the festival!

Original Works Art Project is Back

2007-09-27T21:09:00.000-07:00

Students will be completing art work for the Orignal Works art project at school. Please let me know if you are interested in viewing your child's art piece prior to submitting the art. Information will be coming home soon regarding the purchase of products.

Teachers have been instructed to have all art turned in promptly to ensure the products ordered are recieved in time for holiday gifts.

Pen Pals

2007-09-09T21:21:00.000-07:00

Remember the excitement of waiting for mail? Running to see if you received mail that was addressed to you and not your parents! It seems that modern technology has given way to the good old fashioned letter. Writing letters is a standard for second grade writing. We will begin learning the format of letter writing soon in class.

My goal is to have class pen pals. Each student can pick their own pen pal to write to some where in or out of the country, it can be a family member or a friend. Please provide your student with the correct spelling of the name and their address. We will be writing letters as part of our writing and incorporating this with a social studies lesson. If you do not have anyone for your child to write too, please let me know and I will set up a pen pal for them.

I will be sending additional information home as our project unfolds. I just wanted to send out information now, so that we can start compiling a list of names and addresses. Thank your for your support with our classroom project!

Say Cheese!

2007-09-06T20:46:00.001-07:00

School pictures will be taken next Friday, September 14th. Please watch for information to be coming home regarding picture orders. Our class picture has been scheduled for the morning of the 14th at 8:00.

Students do not have wear uniforms that day. Please remember we are using it as a dress up day, not a dress down day.

Thank you!!!

2007-08-29T15:32:00.000-07:00

I would like to thank all of the parents who have already generously donated time or offered time in the near future in the classroom. It makes my job much easier to know that I have support from the parents to assist with things. I just wanted each of you to know that I appreciate everything so far this year. Thank you for being a part of our classroom community.

Curriculum Night - Tuesday, August 28th

2007-08-26T11:30:00.000-07:00

Tuesday, August 28th from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., we will be hosting curriculum night at Pima Butte. Please plan on attending as we will be discussing the current curriculum for MUSD. I will also be addressing my homework policy and answering questions from other parents.

If you are unable to attend and would like the opportunity for additional information please contact me so that I can make arrangements to meet with you.

Thank you and I look forward to seeing you there.

Class pet

2007-08-19T22:05:00.000-07:00

Our class has discussed having a class pet. I felt that it was best to purchase something that would not be a huge burden to keep alive. I have purchased a stuffed animal that you will see at some time during the year. The class will vote on names this week and I will post the final decision with a picture some time on Friday.

The purpose of having this class pet will be to help students with class responsibilty. Each week a student will take the animal home. There will be a journal sent home with them as well. This will allow the student the opportunity to journal and practice their writing skills as well as share ties with school and home. I would like families to become involved with this project. Please feel free to add pictures to help make the journal interactive. I will be sending information home with the journal, please let me know if you have any questions.

A Very Busy Week Ahead

2007-08-19T21:48:00.000-07:00

This week will be a very busy week for us. We are jumping right in on Monday to our math book, it will be just be a review the first few lessons, working on addition. I will be sending home phonics words on Monday as well. Please note that our phonics test will be given on the following Monday, August 27th. I will post the words here weekly in case you should lose the list of words.

Please remember that homework sent home each evening will be due the following day. If homework is not returned, this will result in a change of a behavior card. Please remember to initial your child's behavior calendar each evening. I will be viewing behavior calendars daily.

Thank you in advance for your support.

First day of school

2007-08-13T19:24:00.000-07:00

Today was a very busy day! I just wanted to thank everyone for a productive day at school. There were a lot of new things to learn and new people to meet. I hope that your child came home tonight to share something fun about their day.

I know that today was a long day for many of us. Lunch could not come soon enough for some, it was too early for a few! But we did make it through the day. Please remember to send a snack to school for the afternoon and a bottle or two of water. It was extremely hot outside today and I know that the temperatures will be high for a while.

Welcome Back!

2007-07-22T01:21:00.000-07:00

The next few weeks will be exciting as everyone prepares to come back to school. I have provided some important dates for you, please be sure to mark your calendars!

Friday, August 10th-

Meet the Teacher night from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Monday, August 13th-

First day of school

**please note that school hours are different this year**

*school starts at 7:30 and ends at 2:30

*early release every Wednesday

I am looking forward to an amazing school year! Please check this classroom blog for current information regarding our classroom.