Ms. Shuman's Second Grade

Ms. Shuman's Blog

WELCOME BACK......6 WEEKS TO GO!!!!  I trust you all had a safe and relaxing Spring Break.  The kids came back fired up and ready to learn; and we still have so much to cover!!

CALENDAR:

April 23-25 is CRCT for 2nd grade with make-ups on 4/30, 5/1, and 5/2

Some helpful tips on testing days:

     1. Get a good night's sleep!

     2. Eat a healthy breakfast, and pack a healthy snack.

     3. BE ON TIME!!!!  We will begin proptly at 8:00 am each morning.

     4. Relax, and do your best!  You know this stuff!!

Saturday, April 19 ----The Great Nicholson Clean-Up and Brick installation   9-12.   Thank you wonderful class for my brick!  I will see you all there in the morning!!

Tuesday, April 22----Earth Day...we will be planting our "Chia People" so please remember to bring in a clean, white sock and buttons if you haven't already.

Friday, April 25----Spirit/Chick-fil-A biscuits/ Banking day

*****IMPORTANT*****

Book Reports III due Tuesday, April 29!!!!  This time they will be on display for all of 2nd grade to view, so do your best!!

CURRICULUM NOTES:

Math: continuing on 3-digit regrouping with addition and subtraction

Science: Life Cycles (we are getting our caterpillars this week!)

Social Studies: comparing Australia to our own country:  similarities and differences

Writing:  continuing persuasive writing genre

Thanks for visiting!!!

Ms. Shuman

Busy time before Spring Break!!

Upcoming Important Events:

Report Cards go home this Thursday...please sign the enclosed card and return to me

***This Thursday is the Second Grade Performance...have students in our room by 6:45...dressed and ready to go on around 7:15!!

Friday 28th:  Book Reports due, Spirit Day, Chick-fil-A biscuits $2, banking day

Friday April 4th is Art Enrichment Day...one of my favorite days here at Nicholson each year!!

April 7-April 11...Spring Holidays...NO SCHOOL!!!

Reminder!!!  Please send in a white sock and an assortment of buttons for our "chia pets" we will be making on Earth Day 4/22.

Curriculum notes:

Math: multiplication and 3 digit regrouping

Science: life cycles

Social Studies: Australia

Language Arts:  We will be finishing up with the last four stories in the basil reader.

Have a wonderful Spring Break!!

February...here we come!

Hello all!  Can you believe it's almost February?  Where does the time go?  We have had a very busy and productive January!!

The students finally earned their Special Treat!  Way to go guys, you have earned it!!

Dates to remember:

February 6: Early Release Day, dismissal 12:20

                 School Pictures: Individual and Class

February 8: Foundation Bingo Night at 6:30

February 4-12: Candy Gram Sales in the morning before school

February 18 and 19:  President's Day and Student Holiday - NO SCHOOL!

****for curriculum information, please refer to the previous blog****

For those of you who may have misplaced my email it is

becky.shuman@cobbk12.org      Please email me any time; I check it throughout the day! 

WELCOME BACK!!

I trust you all had a safe and happy holiday vacation!  It was nice to rest and regroup, and now it's back to learning!!

Upcoming Events

Monday, Jan. 21:  Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday....no school

Tuesday, Jan. 22 through Monday, Jan. 28 is conference week.  School is dismissed at 12:20 each day.  I look forward to meeting with you all and discussing your child's success and future!  See you all soon!

Friday, Jan. 25 is Spirit/banking/Chick-fil-A day.....biscuits on sale for $2

Looking ahead:  Wednesday, Feb. 6th is an Early Release Day....dismissal at 12:20

Curriculum Updates:

Math: We just began a unit on fractions and measurement, with revisitation of regrouping, time, and money.

Language Arts: We are working on informational writing focusing on Ideas, Organization, and Sentence Fluency. 

Social Studies: We are beginning a unit on Japan, one of two countries we study in 2nd grade.

Science: We are focusing on motion, with celestial bodies to come in the coming weeks.

I hope you all find the blog helpful and informative.  If you have any suggestions for improving this form of communication with you, please feel free to let me know.  See you all soon!

Ms. Shuman

November 27th, 2007

Upcoming Important Events:

     *Friday, Nov. 30th is Spirit Day/ Chick-fil-A biscuits $2/ banking day

    *Saturday, December 1 is breakfast with SANTA here at Nicoloson at 9:30!  Holiday shopping baazar to follow! Please send in your reservations and money ASAP!

     *December 6th.....Barnes and Noble Jr. on Barrett Pkwy is hosting Nicholson Elem. for a storytime theater.  Be there at 7PM dressed (optional) as their favorite story character.  Special performances and storytime by the teachers of Nicholson. See below for complete details.

Please join us at our first annual Barnes & Noble Nicholson Night!

When: 

Thursday, December 6th from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Where:

Barnes & Noble at 50 Barrett Parkway, Kennesaw

click for Directions and Link to Barnes & Noble

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!

Click to see the official flyer

Download barnes_noble_night.doc

*************Curriculum Highlights**********************

In math, we are wrapping up our unit on time.  Please have your student tell you the time frequently using an analog (with hands) clock.  This is an ongoing skill they need to practice often.  Next week, we begin a unit on geometry, including solid shapes and angles.

Coinciding with our unit on the Pilgrims, we just began a unit on two Native American tribes: the Eastern Woodlands and Plains Indians.

Upcoming in Science: Energy and Force

Thanks for all the work you do to ensure your child's success!!!!

Please join us at our first annual Barnes & Noble Nicholson Night!

When: 

Thursday, December 6th from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Where:

Barnes & Noble at 50 Barrett Parkway, Kennesaw

click for Directions and Link to Barnes & Noble

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!

Click to see the official flyer

Download barnes_noble_night.doc

Upcoming Events

Hello all!

First off, I would like to thank all those who attended our Math and Science night.  A great time was had by all! 

***Homework notice***    Next week will be a regular week for homework, including a homework packet, Math Blast Off, and nightly take-home books.  The following short week before Thanksgiving, there will be no folder going home. 

Our VIP luncheon is scheduled at 12:05 on Friday the 16th.  If you haven't had the turkey feast before, you will definitely want to come this year.  Our wonderful cafeteria staff makes a very impressive Thanksgiving spread.  We are given a 45 minute lunch time.   If you haven't returned your reservation sheet, please do so ASAP.  This will help the kitchen to be prepared. 

Coming up......Thanksgiving holidays.....no school Wed. the 21st through Friday the 23rd.   See you back on the 26th!  Have a wonderful and safe holiday!

Scholastic Book Fair this week from 7:30 to 4:00 every day but Friday, when it closes at 12:00.  Come and shop as there are some great bargains on books for your child(ask them about their wish list)!

Healthy Choices week October 22-26

Picture Retake day this Thursday

Friday 26: Sprirt Day / Chick-fil-A biscuits $2 / Banking Day / and...

********FUN RUN!!!!************  Please remember to register ASAP in order for your student to run in the race!    We will be on the track at 12:30 for any of you who want to come and cheer along your Nicholson Star!

Monday October 29 we go to the ballet at the Cobb Civic Center.  Thanks to everyone who turned in the permission slips! 

REMEMBER......."Fall Back" November 3.....set clocks back one hour Saturday night!!

November 5 and 6.....STUDENT HOLIDAYS....no school for kids!

Upcoming important dates!!

Hello all!

Following are reminders of important school events and activities.

Friday October 12 - School Carnival and Silent Auction     5-8PM

Wednesday October 17 - Early Release Day  12:20

Week of October 22 -  Report cards go home (please sign card and return in envelop)   ****Scholastic Book Fair****

October 25 - Picture retake day

Friday October 26 - Spirit Day, Chick-fil-A biscuits for sale $2, Banking Day, and  *****FUN RUN!!!*****

IMPORTANT****IMPORTANT****IMPORTANT****

Please return the Performing Arts Field trip form ASAP if you haven't already.  We are going to the ballet at the Cobb Civic Center October 30th and I must have permission for your child to go. 

Busy, busy, busy!

Hello all!

Is your child thinking about making a difference?  Sign up to enter the National PTA Reflections.  It is a national contest that offers students the opportunity to create works of art for fun and recognition.  The students are encouraged to submit a work of art in one of the following four areas:   literature, musical composition, photography, and visual arts.  If this sounds like something your child would like to participate in, please let me know, and I'll send home the appropriate forms.

This Friday the 28th has many reminders:

* Banking day/ Spirit Day

* Chick-fil-A (our new partners in education)  biscuits for sale $2

* Foundation MOVIE NIGHT!!  Doors open at 7:45 on the lower field...movie starts at 8PM.  Come for the movie, refreshments, raffles, and fun!

Coming up.......CARNIVAL 5-8PM Friday October 12th!!!  I will see you all there!!

Hello parents and students,

Things are moving along well in our classroom.  The children are quickly learning our rules and routines.  And lots of learning has been going on as well!  Ask your child what the three states of matter are, and if they can show you how to make a number four different ways!  I bet they can tell you! 

A few reminders:

* Please send back the completed Performing Arts permission slips ASAP.  Later this year, the 2nd grade will attend the ballet (show TBA) at the Cobb Civic Center, so I will need those forms returned.

* Next Wednesday the 12th is picture day.  All students will be photographed for the yearbook, regardless of whether or not you are purchasing a package.  So kids, look your neatest!

* Parents participating in the Nicholson Cookbook will need to have all recipes submitted NO LATER than Friday, the 14th. 

* Wednesday, Sept. 19, is an early release day....students home at 12:20.

* September 28th is Foundation Movie Night at 8PM!!  FUN, FUN, FUN!!!