On Tuesday, 2/14, we'll begin creating models of the animals and their habitats that we researched.I have many materials at school, but your child may bring in some of their own,too. We build it in a triarama that will hang in the hall, so the materials can't be too heavy.

On Tuesday, 2/14, we'll have our Valentine Centers from 1-2 P.M. Everyone is welcome!

Thursday, 2/16, is our trip to see the ballet, Snow White. Please have your child wear their orange GM class shirt. When we return, we'll have  sack lunches from the cafeteria unless your child signed up to bring a lunch from home. Our Jump Rope for Heart day will be changed to 2/21 at 10:08-10:48.

I appreciate you helping your child view the moon and keep track on their calendar. Since it is waning now, it is often visible in the morning. Please use the website I listed at the bottom of the page to help you out on the low visibility evenings.

The Hero Essay is due 2/24. Participation is required since it supports our school writing goal. Your children have grown so much as writers! This is a great opportunity for them to show off all they have learned. If you need another copy of the rules and entry form, you can go to the GM PTA website or send me a note in your child's folder.

There is a new First in Math challenge. Any second grader earning 400 new stickers between February 1st and March 1st will have their name go into a drawing for tickets to an Atlanta Hawks game! It would be wonderful if someone from our class could win!

 
Class pictures will be taken of everyone on Friday, 2/17. Individual pictures will only be taken of those that order one.

Hold on to your hats! February is flying by!!

Have a great week!