The Toucan Squawk, Dec. 19 - Dec. 21

Hello families!  I hope you enjoyed your weekend.  The students were able to watch most of "The Polar Express" this afternoon while enjoying their cookies and hot coco.  We have our holiday program tomorrow morning, and will try to watch the rest of it afterwards.  I'm hoping we'll be able to watch all of it, but if all else fails we can always watch the remainder after we return from holiday break in January.  With the sudden arrival of the classroom computers Monday afternoon- JUST as we were about to start the movie- we had to wait to start it until today.
The students will continue to take home their holiday projects tomorrow- all remaining will be sent home in their Homework Folders.  I'm also sending the Morning Work packets they would have received last week and this week.  This will be their homework for the time off, and will be due on January 6th, the Friday of the first week of the month.  This homework is a suggestion to be completed.  If complete in it's entirety, the students will receive an extra nickel for their banks.

Thank you to everyone who sent in snacks for today!  They were a huge help in celebrating the holiday break and the watching of the movie.  If you didn't receive a form regarding donating items- your turn is coming up sooner than later for The 100th Day (January) or for Valentine's Day.  I've decided to organize items donated this way so everyone gets a chance, and there aren't multiple items of the same type sent in for the same day.  If you would still like to send in food or Prize Box items, please let me know in advance (especially the food items) so I can plan accordingly.  Thank you VERY much in advance!  I'm not sure of the 100th Day date, but I will let everyone know well in advance to plan for items to be sent in if necessary.

I look forward to the coming semester- it's sure to be a successful one for everyone!  If I don't see you, have a wonderful holiday break with your family. 

News:

Dec. 21st                                 1/2 day, early release at 11:45.

Dec. 22nd - Jan. 3rd            Holiday break
Jan. ______                         The 100th Day! 

Birthdays:
Jan. 23rd                                Marcus



Happy Holidays!

Elizabeth Townsend
Second Grade
PDS
elizabeth.townsend@svps.k12.az.us

The Polar Express

I had a note ready to go home on Friday.  But, I completely forgot to give it to the students to take home!  The students are invited to wear their PJs on Tuesday the 20th.  We will be starting to watch the movie, "The Polar Express" on Monday, but will be finishing it on Tuesday.  They will also be having cookies and hot chocolate. 

The students are invited to wear their PJs, but this is only a suggestion.  They can also bring in a favorite stuffed toy.  Please remember the PJs and shoes will need to be weather appropriate, and students still need to bring a jacket/coat/sweater to keep themselves warm.  As usual, depending on the weather that day, we will be having outisde recess and the weather will continue to be cold.  Spaghetti straps are not allowed, as are nightgowns without long pants. 

On Wednesday, we are having the holiday program in the morning for approximately an hour and then we'll return to the classroom for the rest of the morning.  It will be a 1/2 day.  If you would like to take your child home, please go to the office for the office staff to call them up.  Please do not take your child from the cafeteria, as this can cause a huge confusion for myself and the office.  The students will also be offered lunch that day, but as usual you are invited to send a home lunch or have your student wait to have lunch after they are dismissed.  The lunch choices are beef and bean burrito or cheeseburger, both offered with milk or orange juice, and a fruit or veggie choice.


Enjoy your weekend, and I'll see your child on Monday!

Elizabeth Townsend
Second Grade
PDS
elizabeth.townsend@svps.k12.az.us

The Toucan Squawk, Dec. 12 - Dec. 16

Hello families, I hope you enjoyed your weekend.  The students are completing holiday theme pages, as well as continuing to review the lessons from the quarter.  They are finishing up the draft of their penguin story to go along with the family penguin project.  they will also be making a holiday card for a fellow classmate, but it's a secret as to whom they are making the card for- a Secret Santa, downscaled.  I will be bringing a snack for the students to put with their card, which will be delievered the end of this week and next week. 

Please do not send colored drinks with the students.  We already had a mishap with chocolate milk in a water bottle, and now the carpet is stained.  Because the water bottles get tipped during the day, please only send water with them to drink during classtime.  Please also do not send candy with the students.  There has been an issue with some students getting candy, while others have not.  If you would like to send a snack, please send enough for the entire class to be invovled.  We currently have 25 students.



Have a great week!

Elizabeth Townsend
Second Grade
PDS
elizabeth.townsend@svps.k12.az.us

News

Dec. 21st                                       1/2 day, early release at 11:45.

Dec. 22nd - Jan. 3rd                  Holiday break

The Toucan Squawk, Dec. 5 - 9

Hello families!  It's great to finally be back after a month and a half away.  I'm excited to start working on the planned holiday projects.  I've got a few planned, ones I think the kids are really going to enjoy.  Along with these activities, we also have the 2nd quarter testing to complete- so we have already been pretty busy.  We're currently reviewing the topics introduced since Fall Break.  The students also have the STAR Reading and Math tests to complete, as well as the paper math test.  I'm looking forward to see the progress the students have made thus far.
The penguin home project is due by this Friday.  The ones which have been turned in look fantastic, so I'm definietly looking forward to the coming projects.  The students have started drafting their story regarding their penguin- the drafts look great!


News

Dec. 8th                                 Elementary Band Concert, Huachuca Mountain, 6:00

Dec. 21st                                1/2 day, early release at 11:45.

Dec. 22nd - Jan. 4th           Holiday break

Have a great week!

Elizabeth Townsend

Second Grade
PDS
elizabeth.townsend@svps.k12.az.us