This is just a reminder that school is out at 2:30 each day this week...even Wednesday.

Also this week at parent teacher conferences, we will need to stick closely to the times on the schedule because of the number of appointments. I'll try to keep a close eye on the time, but if I go over and it is your turn, please just step into the classroom and clear your throat or something so I know it is time for you. Thank you for that help.

See you soon.

Hi all,

Tomorrow 2 notes will be coming home. The first one on orange is our classroom helpers list. So many of you signed up. THANK YOU!!!!!!

I tried not to burden anyone, so kept your treats down to just two for the holidays. The ZERO HERO helpers and dates are on the reverse side.

also, if the reading days I have you on don't work, please let me know and I will switch them.

The second note is for Parent Teacher Conferences. They are scheduled for the week of September 29th, September 30th, and October 1st. (If I go past that, I just stutter because I've talked so much.) I will stay late on Tuesday night for those who want to come after work.
So far on the schedule are the kids with siblings in our school. We scheduled you in a cluster for your convenience.
The kids who are the only ones in the family in the school, I have not scheduled in. Those parents, PLEASE SIGN UP FOR A TIME THAT IS CONVENIENT WITH YOUR SCHEDULES. These times are on a first come, first serve basis.

Come with any questions or concerns you have, or just to find out where your child has scored or is functioning. I'm very open and will show you what I have.

As always, this will be on my blog for you to refer to.

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Hello!

What a whirlwind of a school beginning!

FYI:

• Reading moms - I am still matching books to children so they will be ready to read with you. I'll let you know when we are ready to begin. Thanks for volunteering!

• Tier 2 reading help will begin in the next couple of weeks for the low kids who need it. However, the reading lab can only accommodate 12 children from the whole second grade. This means that we teachers will be really relying on you to read with your children at home. With this big of classes, we teachers simply can't give the individual attention that some of these kids need so badly.

•The book order is due on Monday if you want to order. Just make the checks out to Scholastic.

• 14 children have returned their home reading papers. If you haven't sent in your child's reading time, please do that soon.

• Monday is the Back to School Bash. It is always great fun!

Curriculum:

• Spelling: The first spelling test will be tomorrow. It should be interesting. If you see the same words on the next week's test, you'll know that your child needs to study them again.

• Spanish: polite words and greetings

• Math: We are beginning number concepts.

• Science: Friday we will begin the rock unit.

• Reading: I am training the  students how to do the reading centers this week. Next week they will work in small groups. Wish our noise level luck!

 I will cut and paste this email onto my blog so you can refer to it as needed.

 Have a great weekend.

August 11, 2014

Dear families,

What a great year we're going to have!

I'm looking forward to seeing you at back-to-school night.
We meet in my classroom at 6:00.  If you aren't familiar with the school, my classroom is on the lower floor at the end of the first and second grade hallway ... closest to the lower playground. I hope that description helps.

We'll have an overview of what to expect this year as well as a question and answer period where you can ask me anything you might have questions about. At 6:25 we'll travel up to the gym for the general PTA meeting and introduction of all the teachers at South.

See you Tuesday night!
Carolyn Olenslager

Dear families,

Here is more info for the end of school:

 •All leveled library books are now due.

• Homework will still be coming home as usual this week. Friday will be the final day to turn in homework. After that I will not be able to count it on the progress reports.

• The second grade teachers have made an end of level test for math and language. We will be giving those at the end of this week. It will be a good indicator of what your child has learned this year. Please be sure your child is here on Thursday and Friday for these tests.

FINAL WEEK:

Monday= Crazy Hair day

         We will be working on the scenery for our puppet plays.

         We will be having our supply and demand lesson-auctioning off class books

         using homework coupons as currency. The more currency the kids have   earned, the better chance they have of “buying” the book they want.

Tuesday= Crazy Socks day

         We will be finishing up any loose ends and projects.

         We will let the kids plan our last day --- scary!

Wednesday= Cleaning day

         Have the kids wear grubby clothes. We will be hauling desks and chairs outside to scrub down and squirt off. (The kids just might end up a tad wet.)

         Then we’ll start on the inside tables, game shelves, etc.

Thursday= Field day

         Have the kids dress for the weather. We’ll be outside most of the day. 

         Water bottles, sunscreen, and hats are advisable.

         I will be sending home the kids’ portfolios this day. Watch for them. They      have worked hard all year on them.

         Mr. Oldroyd usually has us send the progress card this day, also.

Friday= Meet the teacher day

         In the morning the children will go to their next year’s teacher’s classroom    to meet him/her.

         Following that, we’ll spend the day as the children have planned.

         School ends one hour early at 2:30.

HAVE A GREAT SUMMER!!!  THANK YOU FOR LETTING ME BE A PART OF YOUR CHILD’S LIFE FOR A FEW MONTHS.

Carolyn

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Carolyn Olenslager

carolyn.olenslager@ironmail.org
smilelifeisgreat.blogspot.com

Dear families,

Here is heads up on dates for May:

• May 1st - field trip to St. George...Children's Museum in the morning, lunch at the park, Gubler Farm in the afternoon.  The museum would like a $1 donation for each child. If you can, send it in before Thursday. Then I'll know what I need to cover. Also, if you need to pay for a school lunch because your child doesn't usually take one, pay for that in the office.

 May 2nd - All library books are due. No more chech outs. If you have lost books, Mrs. Stucki will be sending notes to let you know how much to pay for replacement costs.

• May 5th - Reading Celebration...Be sure to have yor home reding minutes for April in before then.

• May 8th - 2nd grade program in the gym at 2:00. Mrs. Leavitt has been working really hard with the children. They an go home with you afterwards if you like. Just check them out at the office.

• May 9th - Move-It Day. The kids will be moving for an hour.

• May 22nd - field day

I'll email you the schedule for the last week as that time gets closer. As always, this will be on the blog to refer to.  Carolyn Olenslager

April 8

Remember that this Friday is the day our class gets to go to the play at the college. We don't need a permission slip. That was one of the papers you signed at the first of the year. Seven kids have brought in their dollars for the play. THANK YOU! Remember to send in a dollar with your child if you can. Otherwise I will pay it.

Next week is only a two day week, so we will not be having regular reading centers. There will be no spelling coming home.

Tuesday the kids will present their animal projects. FUN, FUN, FUN!

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