The Toucan Squawk, Jan. 17th - 20th

Hello families! I hope everyone enjoyed their extended weekend. We will be continuing money in math this week. So far, we've discussed counting on with coins, and this week we will be discussing adding money up to $5.00 (including coins). The students have enjoyed this unit, and I'm sure they'll enjoy the next one too- we'll be discussing telling time, and that is always a fun unit.  In writing, the students have finished their writing about Martin Luther King Jr, as well as what they did for the holiday break.  I've chosen 7 pieces to be published in the school newsletter showcasing writing from all of the 2nd grade classes.

The 100th Day is this Friday!  The students are invited to wear "wacky tacky". The students will vote for their favorite, and then that student will be put in the school-wide competition.  Ice cream treats to all who participate!

If you haven't done so already, please send in the indicated item from last week's donation request.  The requested item will be mixed in with the other items to create the 100th Day mix- a snack the students can share with everyone.  Along with mixing our 100 snack items, we will be completing math and art activities to celebrate this wonderful day.  The students will also be completing 100 PE activities on the field with the other 2nd grade classes.  More importantly, we are striving for 100 % attendance in the whole school!  If we receive 100 % attendance, the students will have an extra fun activity to participate in.

Please continue to encourage attendance.  Please continue bringing in phone books for the Phone Book Recycling campaign.  Pick-up is scheduled for Wednesday, February 1st.  Remember, the class that collects the most phone books receives a pizza party, and the school that collects the most wins the Recycling Award of Excellence.

Next Wednesday is an early release day for Teacher In-Service.  Please be on the look-out for a half-day lunch ticket to be returned as soon as possible for students who are having a school lunch on that day.  This ticket is extremely important to be returned, as it helps the cafeteria staff be aware of how many lunches they need to make for that day.

News
Jan. 20th       100th Day and Wacky Tacky dress-up           
Jan. 25th       Teacher In-Service/early release at 11:45      

Birthdays
Jan. 26          Marcus

Have a great week!

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