Charlotte's Web Fair was FUN!

Dear 2B Families,

What a FUN morning we had with the Charlotte's Web Fair! Thank you to all of our parents for your time, talent, and treasure to make this such a memorable event for our kiddos. Here are some photos to share (including the pie eating contest):

Information from our 2B Friend Trinity:

Trinity and her mom are becoming “PJ Captains” for a local non-profit (“ASA Now”, a 501 c3) that provides training, support, resources and fun events for children in the foster care system. They are hosting a “Cookies with Santa” event this holiday season. Trinity and her mom signed up to be in charge of collecting enough new pajamas to outfit each and every kiddo in attendance. They are in need of PJs in all sizes to fit all ages (infant through 17 yrs). Holiday themed is preferred. While gently used items are often helpful (and they can certainly help you find a place to donate these too as well), for this event they are asking for brand new pajamas to make it fun and fair for all the kids in attendance. They will be collecting through Thanksgiving. Trinity and her mom are happy to meet to pickup any donated PJs. For those who prefer online shopping or giving monetary donations instead, they can coordinate delivery to their address or a gift card to local retailer and they are happy to shop for you.

This is a link for the organization itself for those who may want more information on who they’re supporting: http://www.asanow.org/

And here is a link for the Facebook “event” that Trinity's mom created with details and her contact information: https://www.facebook.com/events/177983706479675/?ti=ia

Thanks in advance for any help with this cause you’re able to provide!

 

Next Week in 2B...

Poetry: Our next poem is a LONG one! It's "The Night Before Christmas" by Clement C. Moore. Your child will be able to choose one stanza for recitation the week of December 17th. Please see their folder on Monday for a copy of this poem.

Literature: We will continue to follow the Alden children on their journey through reading chapters 7 & 8 of The Boxcar Children. Ask your child to retell you some of the important events we've read about so far. We also sent home information about our next project this past Monday: The Boxcar Children Diorama! Please see your child's folder for a copy of the directions, a suggested timeline, and rubric. Thank you for helping them at home!

Writing: The Mouse and the Motorcycle is our story excerpt for next week. We're focusing on action verbs and contractions.

Grammar: At the end of next week we will take a test over our knowledge of sentence markings including our new skill check.

Spalding Words: (Only 10 due to No School Monday and Winter Concert)

Monday: No School
Tuesday: both, heart, month, children, child, build, built, understand, follow, charge
Wednesday: None (Winter Concert)

Math: We are mushrooming our math skills with our next unit: Multiplication! This week as an introduction we will be concentrating on really fine tuning those math skills. Encourage your child to continue practicing their math facts, as it will help them as they embark this new unit!

Science: The little entomologists will continue their study of insects. Ask your child about the parts of an insect (head, abdomen, thorax) and the difference between complete and incomplete metamorphosis. 

History: We begin the next unit on Ancient China. Your child will learn about the two important rivers in China, the Yangtze and the Yellow rivers, and other land features. They will also learn about Confucius and his teachings. You can ask them what Confucius says about being a good son or daughter (*wink wink*). 

With Grateful Hearts,

Mrs. D and Miss Monk