2nd to the Last Post from Mrs. Chmura

Yep, you read correctly.  This is my last week with this spectacular group of 2nd graders, so next week will be my last post before Mrs. Hills comes back.  I can't believe how fast the time went. I guess time flies when you are having fun!  Here's how we spent our time this past week:

• Math: We continued learning about measuring and learned about line plots.  We will be having our test on Monday for unit 3.
• Social Studies: This week we finished our unit on Economics. 
• Writing:  We have been talking about informational writing.  We have looked ways authors use different text features to enhance their writing.  We have also started to talk about choosing good topics for our writing.
• Reading:  We are currently reading non-fiction, and learning how to draw out information from our non-fiction books.

Spelling words: called, just, where, most, know

Homework:   A math review sheet went home in this week.  Please have your child complete both sides and turn it in on Friday (in the purple homework folder).  There is a question that requires a ruler, but if you don't have one at home, feel free to skip it.

Christmas Program:  Is the 16th.  2nd grade is in the first program at 6:30.  More details will come this week.

Book It!: Don't forget to keep filling in the December charts.  Reading 20 minutes a day and turning in the chart at the end of the month will earn your reader a personal pizza certificate.

Santa's Workshop: It will be during class this Thursday.  Be looking for what your child made in his/her backpack.

Top 10 Things about Mrs. Hills:  In order to get to know Mrs. Hills a little as we anticipate her return on December 15th, we have been learning one thing about her everyday.  Here's what we learned so far:

    1.  Her daughter, Emily, is 5 months old.

    2.  This is her 11th year teaching.

    3.  She lived in Florida after college, but came back to teach in Michigan.

    4.  Her favorite candy is Almond Joy (but she loves chocolate in general.

    5.  Her favorite food is chicken, and she loves Mexican food.

We are excited for her return, and she is excited to be coming back soon!  

Mrs. Chmura

mchmura@hpseagles.net

Long-Term Substitute for Mrs. Hills

2nd Grade

Park Elementary