We can't believe we only have 2 more weeks of school!!! Our class has enjoyed learning about various life cycles. We observed the life cycle of a butterfly. Five beautiful butterflies were set free on Wednesday. Our Chia pets will come home next week after we give them a haircut.
Don't forget Field Day on Friday, May 16. The games begin at 8:15. Please wear your tennis shoes and be ready to have some fun.
WOW!! The book reports were fantastic this month. I loved the games, puppet shows, and drawings. Our next report is due on April 25. Please do not wait until the last minute to work on this report.
CRCT testing is April 23, 24, and 25. Please plan to have your children here on these days. Make your appointments for the afternoon.
We need your old socks. The second grade is doing a project for Earth Day so send in a sock or two.
Have a nice spring break!!!!!
We are having a big week. The 2nd grade play "Go Fish" is Thursday, March 20. The children should be in our room at 6:45.
The Book Reports were great. We had maps, puppet shows, games, and models. The next book report is due Friday, March 28. Remember to choose a different type of report. The summary must be turned in with the report. We are looking forward to some new and exciting reports.
This week, we are completing our study on Japan. Australia is our next adventure.
In Math, we are starting our last unit. It includes multiplication and division. The children do not need to memorize the facts unless they have mastered + and - facts. www.mrmyer.org is a great website for addition, subtraction, and multiplication practice.
Persuasive writing is our focus in writing for this 9 weeks.
Thank you all for the Valentine cards and the delicious candy. A special thanks to Mrs. Tompkins and Mrs. McCreery for our party. The food was good and so were the party favors!!!!
Thank you all for sending in the extra supplies. We were running low.
Spirit Day is February 29. We will have Chick Fil A biscuits on sale and it will also be Banking Day. The new 100's Club Members will be announced so continue practicing your addition and subtraction facts. Our first book report is also due on February 29. Everyone should have their book. The chapter books can be short or long, fiction or non-fiction. The book reports should challenge your child to use their higher level thinking skills. Encourage your child to be creative. We can't wait to see and hear them.
WELCOME BACK!! We hope everyone had a relaxing break. We are excited about starting the second part of the year.
Conference week begins January 22-28. The children will be dismissed early on those days. Conference letters will go home January 9. Please let us know if you are unable to attend and we will reschedule.
January 22 is also the 100th day of school. We will recognize those students who have met the Second Grade goals.
To be a member of the 100’s club you must pass your + and – 100 facts test in 7 minutes with 90% accuracy.
100+ Club is the same as above plus 18 AR points.
Continue to read each night with your student and have them log in their books and practice those addition and subtraction facts.
When:
Thursday, December 6th from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where:
Barnes & Noble at 50 Barrett Parkway, Kennesaw
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What:
*A Special Performance by Ms. Kneuer and students
*Nicholson teachers and Mrs. McWhorter reading holiday favorites aloud
*Nicholson teachers gift wrapping purchased items from 6 to 9 p.m.
*A chance to dress as your favorite storybook character
Why:
A percentage of all purchases made by Nicholson family and friends on December 6th, 7th, and 8th will be donated to our school.
R.S.V.P.
By coming to our Nicholson Night! Look for familiar Nicholson faces!
We hope you all had a nice relaxing holiday!!!
REMEMBER Friday, November 30 is Spirit Day and Banking Day. Wear your Nicholson shirts and buy a biscuit from Chick-fil-A for $2.00.
December 1 is breakfast with Santa. Come shop and enjoy a nice breakfast.
Don't forget your coats!!! We try to go outside everyday.
Homework and Math Blast Off will be come home for the next 2 weeks just like normal. Please return both on Friday. We have math homework on Monday and Wednesday.
Did you know that the Monarch butterflies we see now are getting ready to fly to Mexico to spend the winter? Our class worked with the 5th grade Target science "buddies" and learned about the Monarchs migrating to Mexico. We will be learning about the life cycle of butterflies in the Spring. The 2nd and 5th grade students designed butterflies that will be part of a symbolic migration that is provided by Journey North, a website that tracks seasonal changes and migrating animals. Follow the journey at http://www.learner.org/jnorth/tm/symbolic/indexCurrent.html . Our class is on the map under Mrs. Ashley-Serafine's name. We had a total of 38 butterflies from Nicholson "migrate" to Mexico where Mexican school children will take care of our butterflies for the winter and then we will receive butterflies back- from other schools across the USA and Canada.
The book of the month is The Teddy Bear by David McPhail. We are writing a new adventure for the bearded man and the teddy bear. Be sure and ask your child about their story.
Our performing arts field trip is Monday, October 29. We will leave school at 9:15 and return in time for a sack lunch. Make sure everyone gets to school on time.
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