October 3rd-October 7th

Greetings Families,

        This week we are reading A Walk in the Desert.  We will be talking about the desert habitats, as well as other habitats during reading, writing and science!   Students generally enjoy this unit, as we get to do some more hands on activities to explore desert plants. 

        Over the summer, I set up a project on donorschoose.org titled, “Bouncy, Wobbly Seating for Bouncy, Wobbly 2nd Graders!”  In the project I requested wobble stools, small stability balls and floor cushions to provide my class with alternative seating.  I have been so impressed with students’ abilities to use the furniture in a safe and fair way.  It is time for me to create thank yous for our donors who made the project possible.  In my thank you package, I am asked to include photos.  I will not be using your child’s face in the photos, as I am just showing them using the furniture.  If you would not like me to include pictures of your child, please let me know in the communication notebook by this Friday.

        Remember, this Thursday evening (5-6:30pm) is Open House.  We would love to see you there!

This week’s focus words are as follows:

Spelling Words Inflected Endings Dropped         dropping Excited           exciting Lifted            lifting Hugged           hugging Smiled            smiling Talked            talking

Amazing Words Arid Landform Precipitation Dunes Ledge Haven Extinct Forbidding

If you have any questions, please call the school, email me: alipal1@gpsk12.org or write me a note in the O.W.L. binder. 

All the Best,

Mrs.Palermo

Important Dates:

October 6th- Picture Day

October 6th- Open House 5- 6:30

October 27th- Early Dismissal 11:55 Parent/ Teacher Conferences

October 28th- Early Dismissal 11:55 Parent / Teacher Conferences

October 28th All School Meeting 8:30