August 30 Parent Letter

Parents,

What a great first week of school we had. The second graders seem to be adjusting fairly well to the busier workday. Don't forget to call or stop by after school if you have questions or concerns. I seem to be adjusting to the changes in schedule and having three grades for part of the day. Things will continue to improve in the next few weeks while we iron out the wrinkles.

Obviously, it is blazing hot outside, and my classroom gets rather warm in the afternoon. Students are welcome to bring a water bottle to school if they would like water in class.

A few things to remember:

Check the class web page weekly: http://mrseckertsclassroom.blogspot.com/

Be sure and fill in the church and Sunday school page each weekend in the student's folder. If no response is given, attendance will be recorded as 'no.'

I am sending home Scholastic book orders today. If you order books for your child, please make checks out to Scholastic. If at all possible, checks are much easier for me than cash. This month's book orders are due on Friday, September 3. You may also order online. I will attach instructions on how to do that to the order forms. Online orders will also be due by Friday.

We have picked our topics for the Social Studies project and will begin working this week picking out pictures. Next will be printing out information and writing our “bullet points.”

One additional thing: In Monday's folder you will find a star for your child to decorate at home and return with a picture. Also please fill out the All About Me page.

Thanks again for a great first week!