Welcome Back, Friends!

Welcome back, second graders! I hope everyone enjoyed the break!

We enjoyed a great first day back! Today we began our study on Awesome Asia! Kids - be sure to tell you parents what you learned about this exciting continent! We will be reading and writing about Asia over the next few weeks. We will even make a travel brochure!

The second graders worked hard today during Writers' Workshop. There are 25 great stories about Rodeo Break adventures. I can't wait to read them all!

Homework Packet 17 is posted today and it will be due on Friday. Spelling words went home today and the test is on Friday. The homework packet is my Painted Sky website and it is also on the blog ("Homework Packets," right side of the page directly under the calendar). The packet includes two digit addition and we will work this week on these types of problems. Parents - please encourage your children to work through these problems and to show their work!

Today we began work in Math Journal 2! The students did a great job adjusting to the new format of working with dry erase markers in the binders. Kids - I posted some new math links so make sure you check them out and show them to your parents!

The students of Painted Sky are working together to collect change for the Ken Olson Foundation. The Ken Olson Foundation is committed to granting wishes to adults with a life threatening illness. Let's bring in some change and make a difference! For more information about the Ken Olson Foundation, please visit their website: http://www.kenolsonfoundation.org/

Parents - our open house is tomorrow, Tuesday, March 2, immediately following our early out dismissal. I hope you will be able to buzz on over to our busy beehive and say hello!

Have a great afternoon!
Mrs. Johnston