Off To A Great Start

We have all survived the first two days of school!  Thank you for getting your students to school on time and in uniform.  After just two days with this crop of second graders I can already tell it is going to be an awesome year.  If you haven't already done so, please subscribe to get email notifications of this blog.  It is the best way to get weekly updates about what is going on in room 6.

Class and school newsletters went home yesterday.  If you did not get one, come on by room 6 and we can get a copy for you. 

Homework also went home and is due on Friday.  We are in the process of getting AR started.  Your student should come home with an AR book today or tomorrow.  Please have them read every night.

We are thrilled to be adopting a PBIS (Positive Behavior and Intervention Support) program this year.  A letter will be coming home with more details.  The essence of the program is teaching our students the behavior we want to see and then rewarding them when we see it!  They will be earning gator bucks which will go toward an account and can be spent in the Gator Shop come September.  Look out for the letter with more information.

Thank you to all of the GPS parents and grandparents for the supply donations.  Our supply drawers are nice and full.  Your support means so much to us.

I look forward to meeting all of you at back to school night next Tuesday.

School Starts On Monday!

It is hard to believe, but school will be starting up bright and early on Monday moring. Please have your students in the quad by 8:00.  I hope you parents can join us for the morning message.

Class lists are posted on the class list page of the blog.  They are also posted on the school gate. We will be lining up according to our class, so be sure your student knows where to go.

Second grade will be in room 7 (math) and room 6 (ELA).  We have a wonderful new second grade math teacher that I can't wait for you all to meet!

Remember, school gets out at 1:05 all week. 

See you all on Monday!

We Need School Store Volunteers

Here is a great volunteer opportunity.

Mrs. Hudson's Classroom Wish List Copy

Each student should have a wide ruled spiral notebook and a two pocket folder to keep in their desk. 
I also recommend that they have a second two pocket folder to keep in their school bag for their homework.  These items should have the student's name printed on the front covers.

Here is a link to items we need in the classroom.  Any donations would be greatly appreciated. You can drop these items off in the school office and ask the office staff to leave them in room 6.  Thank you so much for supporting our students!

Mrs. Hudson's Classroom Wish List Copy

Ways To Encourage Kids

Here is a great list of ways to give encouragement to children.  When I used to take my Girl Scouts to volunteer at Wheeler Manor, I would always remind them to smile and say something kind.  It could be the only encourageing word that person hears all day.  The same is true with kids.  Be sure to fill your child's love buckets each day.
https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/hslc/tta-system/teaching/docs/fosteringconnections_teachertips.pdf?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Facebook&utm_campaign=NCQTL:%20FosteringConnectionsTeacherTips

First Day Of School

First day of school is August 17th! 

I can't wait to meet 

all of my new second graders!

Here are some things you need to know:

• The first week of school will be minimum days so plan accordingly. 
• Class lists and schedules will be posted on the blog in August.
• Each child should bring one spiral notebook and a two pocket folder to class.  Please be sure to put your child's name on them.  These will stay in room 6. Other supplies may be required by their math teacher.
• There will be a classroom supply wish list posted on the blog by mid-July.  Any donations are greatly apritiated.
• August 25th is Back To School Night.

Free Dress Day

Thursday is Free Dress day!  Friday is uniforms as usual.  Have a great last two days of school!