Halloween Thank You
Thank you to all of the parents who helped put on fantastic Halloween parties for the students. Your creativity and energy was greatly appreciated and the kids has a wonderful time celebrating! STEM Fair The High Peaks annual STEM Fair (formerly known as the Science Fair), is right around the corner. Every year we need at least 40 volunteers (including 30 judges!) to help make this event a success. Please take a moment to sign up here: https://helpatschool.org/schools/13/events/2713 Do you work at an office that might have volunteers interested in judging? If so, please forward along this google form for them to fill out: http://bit.ly/STEMjudging Important Upcoming Dates Monday, November 12th: NO SCHOOL, Veteran's Day Wednesday, November 14th: STEM Fair, 6:00 pm November 19-23: NO SCHOOL, Thanksgiving Break Homework Math Expressions Homework and Remembering Monday: 3-1 Tuesday: 3-2 Wednesday: 3-3 Thursday: 3-4 Reading Students need to read a "just right" book of choice for 30 minutes each evening. Don't forget to join us for the High Peaks Fall Festival tomorrow night from 5:00-7:30! Wear your costume for a free game ticket!
Important Upcoming Dates Friday, October 26th, 5:00 - High Peaks Fall Festival Monday, October 29th, 6:00 pm: Family Literacy Night Wednesday, October 31st, 1:30 pm Halloween parade and parties Wednesday, November 14th: STEM Fair, 6:00 pm Math This week, we've been exploring money, including counting coins. This is a great opportunity to practice at home. Get out those coin jars! Homework Math Expressions Homework and Remembering Monday: 2-13 Tuesday: 2-14 Wednesday: No Homework - HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Thursday: No Homework - Unit 2 Assessment Reading Students need to read a "just right" book of choice for 30 minutes each evening. We enjoyed getting to speak with you all during conferences this week. It is amazing to see how much the second graders have grown already this year.
Important Upcoming Dates Tuesday, October 23rd - Picture Retake and Class Pictures Friday, October 26th, 5:00 - High Peaks Fall Festival Monday, October 29th, 6:00 pm: Family Literacy Night Wednesday, October 31st, 1:30 pm Halloween parade and parties Wednesday, November 14th: STEM Fair, 6:00 pm Math Resource If you are interested in learning more about how we teach math and the progression of math understanding, these videos offer an excellent overview of the developmental progression. https://gfletchy.com/progression-videos/ Homework Math Expressions Homework and Remembering Monday: 2-9 Tuesday: 2-10 Wednesday: 2-11 Thursday: 2-12 Reading Students need to read a "just right" book of choice for 30 minutes each evening. Fall Conferences
Fall conferences are next week. Please click on the links below to confirm your chosen slot. Please note that conferences are scheduled back to back, so if you are late, we may need to reschedule your conference. We are unable to extend your time. Mrs. Arena's Conferences Mrs. Holst's Conferences Important Upcoming Dates Friday, October 12: District PD Day, no school for students Friday, October 19: STEM project proposals due (More info on school website) Week of October 15th: Fall Conferences Tuesday, October 23rd - Picture Retake and Class Pictures Friday, October 26th, 5:00 - High Peaks Fall Festival Monday, October 29th, 6:00 pm: Family Literacy Night Wednesday, October 31st, 1:30pm Halloween parade and parties Wednesday, November 14th: STEM Fair, 6:00 pm Math Resource If you are interested in learning more about how we teach math and the progression of math understanding, these videos offer an excellent overview of the developmental progression. https://gfletchy.com/progression-videos/ Homework Math Expressions Homework and Remembering Monday: 2-5 Tuesday: 2-6 Wednesday: 2-7 Thursday: 2-8 Reading Students need to read a "just right" book of choice for 30 minutes each evening. Fall Conferences
Fall conferences are the week of October 15th. Please click on the links below to schedule a time slot for your child's conference. These conferences are a wonderful time to set goals for the upcoming year and we love for students to be a part of these conversations. So please try to choose a time when your child can join you. Pumpkin Display in the Library Check out the school communication about character pumpkins in the library! Mrs. Arena's Conferences Mrs. Holst's Conferences Important Upcoming Dates Friday, October 12: District PD Day, no school for students Friday, October 19: STEM project proposals due (More info on school website) Week of October 15th: Fall Conferences Monday, October 29th, 6:00 pm: Family Literacy Night Wednesday, November 14th: STEM Fair, 6:00 pm Homework Math Expressions Homework and Remembering Monday: 2-1 Tuesday: 2-2 Wednesday: 2-3 Thursday: 2-4 Reading Students need to read a "just right" book of choice for 30 minutes each evening. |