The Toucan Squawk, Nov. 13 - Nov. 16

Hello families!  I hope everyone had a wonderful Veteran's Day weekend.

The kiddos finished their soldier letters on Friday.  Mrs. Holston had them taken to soldiers at Fort Huachuca.  I'm sure the brave men and women appreciated reading what the kids wrote- they put in some extra effort when they discovered their letters would be read by real soldiers.

We are continuing our unit in counting bills and coins to $5.00.  Today, the students completed a page with a partner.  Tomorrow, they will work with partners on a money collection center, as well as take a quiz later on in the afternoon.  The Touch Points continue to help the students count money.  As a reminder as you're helping your student at home, a quarter is worth 5 Touch Points, a dime is worth 2, and a nickel is worth 1.  A 50 cent piece has "50" underneath it, and a 1 cent has "1" underneath it.  The students need to count by 5s for the quarter, dime, and nickel.  If you notice your child is still having some trouble remembering what coin equals what, have them write out their Touch Points.  That should really help a lot.

If you have not done so yet, please return the items in the white envelope.  This was sent home on the 2nd.  The contents are due this Friday.  This is a great project for you to do for your child.

The food drive pick-up was today.  Our class donated 90 non-perishable items!  It was a great way for our class to continue to learn the meaning of giving to those in need.  Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU for those who donated- a little goes a long way!

Progress reports are going home on Friday.  Please review them and contact me with any questions or concerns.  I will be attaching a notice for a conference if necessary.  These reports do not need to be returned- they are for your family to keep at home.



News
Nov. 16 Progress reports go home
Nov. 21 - 23 Thanksgiving holiday, no school
Nov. 28 Half-day early release at 11:30, teacher in-service


BirthdaysNov. 21 Mason
Nov. 23 Kaylee

Thank you for all you do, and have a great Veteran's Day weekend!

Elizabeth Townsend
PDS
Second Grade
515-2970elizabeth.townsend@svps.k12.az.us