Mrs. Sibley’s Weekly Email – 8/12/2021

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Happy Thursday, Families!

It has been another busy week in 2nd grade!

*Every Friday, we will be sending home a green folder with your student. This has work that they can keep and some work that they may need to finish. This week may be a little light as we are working on ensuring we write our name on the top of the page. 

Some of the highlights were:

  • Our Fun Friday Activity was a water activity where they stabbed sharp pencils into a ziploc bag full of water to observe what would happen. I always love this activity, because they assume the bag will explode and are always surprised when no water initially leaks from the bag.
  • MAPS Testing in Reading & Math. This data is so important to track the students’ growth over the year, as well as provide a benchmark on what students need support in what. We will hopefully be finishing up tomorrow with the rest of these tests.
  • We have begun learning about famous special. We have talked about: Amelia Earhart, Jane Goodall, Frida & Steve Irwin.
  • We are still reading some awesome books with positive messages to be unique, brave, and kind.

Next week:

  • We will begin working on rotations and working with small groups. This is so important in our classes so that we can work with individual students at a teacher’s table.

DonorsChoose:

  • Today is a really exciting day in the DonorsChoose world! Bill Gates and the Gates Foundation are matching all donations that are made to teacher’s projects TODAY! Here is a link to my projects if you are at interested in donating:
    • https://www.donorschoose.org/project/joy-and-comfort-in-the-classroom/5652891/?fbclid=IwAR26mYYSpn1mF5dYwVCISTYL6IXQDbIrq2lbV55TjC5QoQrJL2uHm38VUj4&utm_source=dc&utm_medium=page&utm_campaign=project&utm_term=teacher_7919708&rf=page-dc-2021-08-project-teacher_7919708&challengeid=21765435
    • https://www.donorschoose.org/project/technology-tools-for-different-learning/5652648/?utm_source=dc&utm_medium=page&utm_campaign=project&utm_term=teacher_7919708&rf=page-dc-2021-08-project-teacher_7919708&challengeid=21765435

Some Reminders:

  • August 25th is a 1/2 day and Picture Day!
  • Please ensure that they are wearing tennis shoes as they will have PE every day.
  • Please remember our nut-free policy for lunches. Also, there are no microwaves available for student use. Lastly, students must bring any utensils they may need.
  • Please pack a healthy, quick, non-messy afternoon snack each day.
  • Please don’t forget water bottles.

Please have a wonderful weekend! Do not hesitate to reach out to me with any questions that you may have!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Sibley

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