This week in language arts we are continuing to read informational text. We are practicing correct fluency which helps increase the understanding of the material. We are also using our animal research to write an informational paper. Mrs. Kantor has been helping us with the organizing and revising of ideas.

January reading logs are due Monday, Feb. 6th. The next deadline for 7 A.R. points is Wed., March 14th. Monday, Feb. 13th, is Reading Night in the media Center. It's a great opportunity to read and take A.R. tests.

In math, we've been working on fractions that are parts of a whole. This week we'll concentrate on fractions that are parts of a set. Mrs. Schulman added a fun site to the GM notebook under 2nd grade-math. There are many games for practicing fractions. Have your child check it out!

The children did a great job researching and creating their constellations. We've had fun observing them in our "night sky". Thanks for your support with this! If your child has me for science, please be sure they are filling in their nightly observation of the moon's phases on the calendar provided. I included a website at the bottom to assist on nights when visibility is poor.

O'Charley's Spirit Night is Tuesday, Feb. 7th, from 5-8. Be sure to mention you're from Garrison Mill!

The last collection this year for Box Tops will be on Friday, Feb. 17th. Thank you for support!

Picture Day is on Friday, Feb. 17th. Everyone will be in the class picture, and individual pictures will only be taken of those students who place an order for one.

Upcoming Events

2/7 O'Charley's Spirit Night 5-8

2/8 New Kndergarten Meeting 10A.M.

2/9 6:30 PTA Meeting/Math Game Night immediately following

2/13 Reading Night 6-8

2/14 Flower Sale

        Valentine Centers 1-2P.M.

2/16 Progress Reports go home

2/17 Box Tops due

         Spring Picture Day

2/20  No school

Have a great week!