Thank you to those of you who were able to attend Back to School Night on Wednesday! I hope the session gave you a good idea of what to expect in second grade. If you have any questions or concerns, please email me at Kelly.Phelps@fcps.org.
We talked briefly about 9/11 on Friday with our lesson. The story we shared, The Little Chapel that Stood, gave appropriate insight as to the events of that day, and focused on the positive results of the tragedy. For example, people working together, helping each other, caring for one another, and other examples of good character. I hope that on this September 11th, that you and your families were able to spend some pleasant time together.
Last Friday I gave the students a quick quiz in math to see where they stand on what we've been learning. The quiz also had a basic facts section. They students did a great job! These quizzes will be coming home this week. My plan is to give the students a quick quiz at the end of every week/every two weeks to check in on what we've been learning in class.
Thank you for your continued support! As always, should you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me.
Have a great week!
:) KM
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Hello!
Back to School Night is TOMORROW, September 7th, from 7:00 - 9:00 PM. You will be able to sign up for your parent/teacher conference times in October, attend the brief volunteer training (if needed), and come to visit our classroom!
During social studies this week, we will begin our study of communities! We will be learning about different types of buildings, landmarks, map skills, and community helpers.
Mrs. Wright, our fabulous Media Specialist, shared a few lesson plan ideas with the teachers that relate to 9/11. I found a lesson plan that is very appropriate for our second graders, I plan to teach this on Friday. The lesson connects to what we're studying in Social Studies, and has an excellent book to use for a read-aloud. You can preview the lesson by following this link.
I feel that with the increased media for the 10th anniversary of 9/11 it is all the more important for us to discuss this with our students. I do not suggest going into any sort of graphic detail, but rather provide age-appropriate information to help explain what they are seeing in the media.
Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact me. I will also be sharing this lesson plan at Back to School Night.
Thank you so much for your support! Hope to see you tomorrow!
:)
KM
Back to School Night is TOMORROW, September 7th, from 7:00 - 9:00 PM. You will be able to sign up for your parent/teacher conference times in October, attend the brief volunteer training (if needed), and come to visit our classroom!
During social studies this week, we will begin our study of communities! We will be learning about different types of buildings, landmarks, map skills, and community helpers.
Mrs. Wright, our fabulous Media Specialist, shared a few lesson plan ideas with the teachers that relate to 9/11. I found a lesson plan that is very appropriate for our second graders, I plan to teach this on Friday. The lesson connects to what we're studying in Social Studies, and has an excellent book to use for a read-aloud. You can preview the lesson by following this link.
I feel that with the increased media for the 10th anniversary of 9/11 it is all the more important for us to discuss this with our students. I do not suggest going into any sort of graphic detail, but rather provide age-appropriate information to help explain what they are seeing in the media.
Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact me. I will also be sharing this lesson plan at Back to School Night.
Thank you so much for your support! Hope to see you tomorrow!
:)
KM
Monday, August 29, 2011
Welcome!
Welcome to our second grade class! We had a GREAT first day together! We spent some time getting aquainted, discussing classroom rules, Character Counts pillars, and reviewing some concepts from last year.
We will be spending the majority of the week getting into our regular routines, refreshing the concepts learned in first grade, and some pre-assessments to adequately plan for your student's needs.
Please visit the blog frequently! Homework assignments are posted here, as well as several links for both parents and students.
Happy school year!
:)
KM
We will be spending the majority of the week getting into our regular routines, refreshing the concepts learned in first grade, and some pre-assessments to adequately plan for your student's needs.
Please visit the blog frequently! Homework assignments are posted here, as well as several links for both parents and students.
Happy school year!
:)
KM
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Thank You
Hello students and families! I just wanted to say thank you so much for your generous gifts! WOW!
I have been so blessed to work with all of you this school year. I hope you and your families have a wonderful summer, come visit me during Open House!
Thank you again,
KM :)
I have been so blessed to work with all of you this school year. I hope you and your families have a wonderful summer, come visit me during Open House!
Thank you again,
KM :)
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Friday, June 10, 2011
Thank you to all the parents and other family members who were able to attend our Author's Tea this morning. The students put so much time and effort into their books; they were SUPER excited to share them with you today. I am so proud of all they accomplished - from illustrations, to stories, to poems, to math problems - we have a very talented group in here! The books were sent home today for the students to keep.
I had a few parents inquire about how to purchase these books for use at home. If you click here it will take you to the Bare Books website. The website is also available in the Parent - Teacher Connection section of the blog. Enjoy!
This coming Monday is our final field trip - Fountain Rock! The students and I discussed how we should dress for the trip, and this is what we came up with: Dress like it's field day - sunscreen, hat, sunglasses if you want, sneakers with socks, comfortable clothes, water bottle with your name/initials on it. We will be eating lunch at Fountain Rock, so please pack a lunch in a disposable bag. Reusable lunch bags are acceptable, but please be advised that your child will be responsible for carrying it. The current weather report is mostly sunny with a high of 79 - a welcome sight compared to this week!!
Report cards will be sent home with your child on Wednesday. In addition to your child's report card will also be his/her SAT-10 scores. Urbana elementary school second graders came in the top FIVE out of the whole county!! WAY TO GO!! Your child's teacher for third grade will also be posted on the report card.
Tuesday, June 14th will be the UES band/orchestra/chorus concert outdoors at 9:15 AM. This will be set up similar to how the 50th Anniversary Celebration was, with students sitting on the black top. Please have your child bring a towel to sit on that day, and a coat of bug spray wouldn't hurt either :) Thank you!
Finally, as you will read in the UES News, I will be leaving the Magnet program next year to teach second grade general education. I am excited for this opportunity, especially since I will continue to work with my AMAZING second grade team, and get to stay at Urbana Elementary school. I am looking forward to applying my experience with the Magnet program to benefit the students in my future general education class!
Thank you all for a great year, I hope you and your families have a wonderful summer, and a great school year next year!!
:)
KM
I had a few parents inquire about how to purchase these books for use at home. If you click here it will take you to the Bare Books website. The website is also available in the Parent - Teacher Connection section of the blog. Enjoy!
This coming Monday is our final field trip - Fountain Rock! The students and I discussed how we should dress for the trip, and this is what we came up with: Dress like it's field day - sunscreen, hat, sunglasses if you want, sneakers with socks, comfortable clothes, water bottle with your name/initials on it. We will be eating lunch at Fountain Rock, so please pack a lunch in a disposable bag. Reusable lunch bags are acceptable, but please be advised that your child will be responsible for carrying it. The current weather report is mostly sunny with a high of 79 - a welcome sight compared to this week!!
Report cards will be sent home with your child on Wednesday. In addition to your child's report card will also be his/her SAT-10 scores. Urbana elementary school second graders came in the top FIVE out of the whole county!! WAY TO GO!! Your child's teacher for third grade will also be posted on the report card.
Tuesday, June 14th will be the UES band/orchestra/chorus concert outdoors at 9:15 AM. This will be set up similar to how the 50th Anniversary Celebration was, with students sitting on the black top. Please have your child bring a towel to sit on that day, and a coat of bug spray wouldn't hurt either :) Thank you!
Finally, as you will read in the UES News, I will be leaving the Magnet program next year to teach second grade general education. I am excited for this opportunity, especially since I will continue to work with my AMAZING second grade team, and get to stay at Urbana Elementary school. I am looking forward to applying my experience with the Magnet program to benefit the students in my future general education class!
Thank you all for a great year, I hope you and your families have a wonderful summer, and a great school year next year!!
:)
KM
Monday, June 6, 2011
About Monday's Field Trip...
First of all, we're VERY excited!!
Second of all, there has been a time change. Instead of leaving at 9:00 and returning at 12:15, we'll be leaving at 10:45 and returning to UES by 2:00 PM. All other aspects of the field trip will remain the same. Please let me know if you have any questions. Want a preview of what's to come? Check out the link below!
Have a great week!
:) KM
Fountain Rock
Second of all, there has been a time change. Instead of leaving at 9:00 and returning at 12:15, we'll be leaving at 10:45 and returning to UES by 2:00 PM. All other aspects of the field trip will remain the same. Please let me know if you have any questions. Want a preview of what's to come? Check out the link below!
Have a great week!
:) KM
Fountain Rock
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