Friday Funday :-)

Everyone needs a break and everyone deserves some fun!  Due to the testing in the computer lab today, we were able to choose a Friday "Funday" activity.  What did your child choose?  Have a great weekend! <3 Mrs. Fitz

Our Tree Planting!

Our class witnessed history in the making!  We planted an Autumn Blaze Maple tree by the baseball field today.  Students learned how to plant a tree and properly take care of it.  We hope this tree grows big and tall (about 50-60 feet) and provides some wonderful shade for future Iowa-Grant students and baseball audiences!

Tips from the Teacher :-)

It's that time of year where so many things run through my head!  Here's my list of dates/items I need to share with you:

1. No school this coming Monday (May 2).  It is a teacher professional day!  Enjoy!

2. Grandparent's Day Thank Yous will come home Friday.  Please make sure the letters get to their respectful owners (their grandparents) :-).  There will be an extra photo copy for your child to keep.

3. We are currently growing Lima beans and sunflowers in our classroom window.  After exploring the plant life cycle, our Painted Lady butterfly caterpillars will arrive!  This will cover our science time until the end of the year.

4. I will do one more pull out test with the students.  We will do PALS testing (Phonological Awareness Literacy Screening) on Wednesday, May 11th.  There will be a substitute teacher in the room that day.

 5. Our reading textbook will take us to the end of the school year, but we will complete the math lessons from our book next week.  I plan to extend our last unit about arrays into one digit multiplication.  Be on the lookout for homework that looks a little different.  We will also do some reviewing!  So much to do in grade two!

6.  Our newest book order will be due next Friday, May 6th.  There is no obligation to buy, but I know we have several summer birthdays coming up!  Books make great gifts!  You can order online here: https://clubs2.scholastic.com/  Our classroom code is: NTLQ7

I have more thoughts in my head, but I'll keep it to that.  Please stay tuned to blog posts, notes in folders, and the weekly newsletters.  This time of the school year is very busy!

Family is Forever :-)

What a wonderful afternoon!  Grandparents, thank you for spending time with us.  Love is the greatest gift that one generation can leave to another.

Grandparent's Day!

Please remind those wonderful grandparents of yours to attend our program this Friday at 1:45 in room 100!  Grandparents can park and enter in the back by the cafeteria.  We will have 2nd grade chauffeurs there to help grandparents find room 100.

It would be fine to have your child leave school for the day after the program with his/her grandparent.  Many of you already gave me permission to let your child leave (on the pink rsvp letter I sent with all grandparent's day materials), but if you have not, please send a note to school as soon as possible.  Grandparents will then sign them out on a clipboard I will have at the program (they will NOT have to go to the office).  Thanks in advance for your cooperation and communication!

You can watch our Grandparent's Day video from the comfort of your own home!  Just click on the URL code below:

https://www.youtube.com/embed/ViPwJ8tbhpE

Friday, April 1

We will have an all school celebration this Friday, April 1.  Our school promotes the six pillars of character education (respect, responsibility, trustworthiness, caring, citizenship, and fairness/sportsmanship).  In honor of fairness and sportsmanship, we plan to wear our favorite sports apparel on Friday!  Join in on the fun!

Reminder:  Family Pasta Night (Playground fundraiser) is this Thursday, March 31.  I hope to see you there!

Spring Break To-Do List

1. Look at and plan when your family will complete the grandparent's day activities.  Your child brought a large envelope with these activities home on Friday. (Due April 11)

2. Log onto XtraMath and practice those addition/subtraction facts!
https://xtramath.org/#/signin/classroom2?c=UJPS49GR

3. HAVE FUN!  Everyone deserves a break to rejuvenate :-).

Helping Others

2nd Graders at Iowa-Grant Schools assembled "project packages" for sick children at the Children's hospital in Madison.  Patients will receive packages with all the supplies they need to make a craft.  Our class assembled the parts for children to make rabbits for Easter.  We hope these packages bring joy and love to other children who are not as fortunate as we are.

Come See the Easter Bunny!

Come to the Montfort Community Building on Saturday, March 12th

 from 10am-noon!

We will have real bunnies, a 4-H bake sale, take & make crafts, and the Easter Bunny!

Hope to see you there! This is a FREE event!!

PLAYGROUND FUNDRAISER

On March 31st, we are planning a pasta supper and movie night to raise money for the playground! Please look for an invite in your child's book bag tonight with more information.
 In addition to the pasta and movie, we would like to have each homeroom create a basket to raffle off during the evening.  We are asking each homeroom or grade level to come up with a theme, and then ask for the students to bring an item for the basket.  Tickets will then be sold that night and the winners’ names will be drawn at the end of the movie.  We can’t wait to see how creative our students can get!

OUR BASKET THEME IS: TAKE ME TO THE BEACH!

Please bring in any items you would take to the beach! Here are some ideas:
-sunscreen
-beach towels
-sunglasses
-hat
-flip flops
-swimming toys
-goggles
-floaties
-snacks
etc!
Thank you for your support!
~Mrs. Fitz

SpEcIaLs

This week's specials are as follows:

Monday- Music & Gym
Tuesday- Gym & Computer
Wednesday- Art & Library
Thursday- Gym & Computer
Friday- Music & Art

My apologies for no weekly news last week!  I was home with Beckem.  Both of his grandparents decided to go on vacation at the same time.  We had a great weekend, but I'm excited to be back at school.  We will finish our dinosaur research papers, make a dinosaur using our creative juices, and finish our dinosaur posters in computer class.  Have a great week!
~Mrs. Fitz

P.S.- Please turn in your grandparent photos ASAP!  I have about 1/4 of the pictures in!

LEGO CLUB

  

  Where:  Cobb Public Library

  When:  Saturday, February 6

         @ 1:00pm – 2:00pm    

~ LEGOs provided

~ Many new LEGO sets added

~ Children 6 and under must be accompanied by an adult.        

Spread the Love!

Valentine's Day is one of my favorite school celebrations.  There's nothing like a sweet note from a friend.  You don't have to fuss over gifts.....just a simple note.  I love it!  For those of you already looking ahead, our Valentine's Day party is Friday, February 12th.  Students will make their Valentine box at school.  You can send your Valentines to school anytime before our party.  Here is our class list (look for the paper copy with the weekly news this week).  Enjoy :-)

Payton

Caitlyn

Remington

Rilya

Josie

Bradley

Camryn

Laina

Myles

Vanessa

Yissela

Hunter

Lucas

Addyson

Everett

Taylor

Mrs. Leix

Mrs. Liddicoat

Mrs. Peat

Mrs. Fitzsimons

(16 students~teachers are totally optional :-)

We also have three helpers in our classroom throughout the day that the kids have grown quite fond of.  It would make their day: Mr. Allen, Mrs. Miess & Mrs. Raimer

Report Cards

2nd quarter report cards come home today.  I'm feeling great about this class as a whole.  We are all learning!  Take time tonight to compliment your child about a success, and take time to find something they can work on.  Take all the papers out and keep them.  Send the report card envelope back to school, signed, so I know you received it.  If you have any questions, please call or email me.  Thank you for helping me make the most of our time together!
~Mrs. Fitz

Let's Light Up the Night! (PaStA dInNeR)!!

The IGEMS Parent/Teacher Club is hosting a Family Fun Night DANCE on January 19 from 6-8 p.m. in the gym.  Come and dance the night away in your brightest, most glowing NEON colored attire!  DJ Bob will play your favorite songs and have fun contests to participate in.  THERE WILL BE A PASTA DINNER AVAILABLE FROM 5 - 6:30 pm (Pasta, breadsticks, salad, dessert, and drink).  This is a fundraiser for the Trees for Tomorrow trip taken by our middle school students.  Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 for kids 4-11 and SHOULD BE PURCHASED AHEAD OF TIME.  Please look for the pink sheet coming home tonight and sign up for the pasta dinner!  Please return the rsvp with money by January 14.  Thank you!

Concert Buddies :-)

TOYS!

Need a little extra under the tree this year? Through the generosity of our

community we had a successful toy drive! If you need a little help making your

Christmas merry this year and would like to come “shop” through the toy drive

please call Angela Belken at 943-6313 ext 1015. We will have the toys available to

go through on Monday, December 21st from 4-6 pm. If you are unable to come during

those hours please contact Angela to see about an alternative time to come in.

Please call so we know you are coming and can distribute the toys appropriately.

The majority of the toys are for children between the ages of newborn and 8

years old.

ChRiStMaS cOnCeRt UpDaTe/ TaKe 2

Hello Families! The Fitz Family is doing an awesome job of preparing for the show! I know you will enjoy every minute!

Here are a few reminders:

1. Please be aware of how your child is dressed. They may need some reminders of how and where they can play at recess for the concert day! (I will remind them as well.)

2. You can park by the cafeteria doors or in the front starting at 1:30.

3. I do need a note telling me what your child is doing after the concert. If you have NOT yet informed me, please reply to this email or write down your child's plan.

4. All 2nd grade is on top of the stage, on the center risers. The Fitz Family in particular, is dead center!

5. After the show, please come back to our classroom to pick up your child if you are taking them home. I will have a sign out sheet sitting outside my door, so you don't have to wait in the office to sign out. I would love it if you would say a quick goodbye before you leave!

6. Enjoy the show!! Let me know if you have any questions.

Holiday Helpers!

Good morning!  The holidays are almost here and we are preparing for a fun Christmas celebration in our classroom on Tuesday, the last day before winter break.  If you are looking to spread some Christmas cheer and help our classroom out, we are looking for veggies and juice!  You can sign up for one of these items on our SignUpGenius website (click here) and scroll down to our party date (12/22) and sign up! If it's easier, you can tell me and I will enter your name for you.  It's the most wonderful time of year!  Merry Christmas!

Cobb Public Library

MOVIE MATINEE

When: Wednesday, December 23 @ 1:30 - 3:15

Where: Cobb Public Library

Showing: Fly Away Home

         

Rated: PG            

*    Children 6 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

&

“LEGO Morning”

When:Tuesday, December 29 @ 10:00am - 11:00am

Where: Cobb Public Library

Who: All ages

~LEGOs provided

~FREE

* Children 6 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Concert Reminder

Our Christmas concert is this Thursday, December 17 at 2:30 in the afternoon.  Our class will be on the stage, dead center!  After the program, students will walk with me back to the room.  I will have a sign out sheet for parents to excuse their children for the remainder of the day.  If you have a student from another classroom, you will need to sign them out separately or just sign out in the office.  I'm looking forward to Thursday!  See you then.