New Year Resolutions

I can help my little brother and sister have school lessons, and be the coach for my brother’s football camp. – JB

Earn a million dollar and donate it to people who need it.  I will also grow my hair super long, and then cut it short to donate the locks to other who need it. – BC

I will give a piece of fruit or some money to homeless people in NYC. – DP

I will try to practice sports a little more and read more than 20 chapter books in a year. – CB

I will play football with my little cousin a little more. – MH

I know a little science and I want to learn more! – ACM

I will try to play a little more sports.  – MM

I will help my brother with the things that are tricky for him in school.  – AFM

I will make a fake school with my brother and help him learn more. – OS

I will pass down my too-small clothes to people who need clothes. – KP

I will help my dad crack the ice on our driveway. – CL

I will help my dad put up the ice rink and play less video games. – BB

I will stop fighting my brothers. – AK

I will say less often that my sister is annoying. – RA

JANUARY MCMONTHLY NEWS

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

 

It’s so nice to be back with the children again!  This month, we will delve into studying the science principles of Matter.  In Social Studies, we will focus on our own classroom community as we begin Superstar of the Week and learn new tidbits about one another.  We will also continue promoting STAR traits and will start “catching” people doing random acts of kindness in our classroom as well as the whole school.  We will also soon start community projects by investigating….Darien and coming up with our ideal community!

LANGUAGE ARTS

 

This month, we begin some non-fiction reading and writing.  We will be able to share our writing on topics in which we are “experts.”   Later, with our Book Club groups, we will research other topics and share and listen with other 2^nd graders.

MATH

 

We have really been stretching our thinking with math concepts by concentrating on the many tools we can use to reach our answers, in addition to the many strategies we can use.  We will continue with double-digit addition and subtraction, including regrouping. 

 

JANUARY BIRTHDAYS 

Tues., Jan. 22:  Charlie Hughes

Sun., Jan. 27:  Annie Melich

 

REMINDERS

 

Fri., Jan. 11: High Touch High Tech “Matter” Enrichment

Fri., Jan. 11:  Scholastic orders due

Wed., Jan. 16:  Darien Library visit us about “Communities”

Mon., Jan. 21: Martin Luther King Day/No School

Thurs. Jan. 31:  Activity Afternoon

SPECIAL NOTES

• Since the cold weather has returned, please label any extra gear, such as boots, snowpants, mittens, and hats.    
• Thank you for sending in the monthly supplies.  They are most appreciated!
•  “Box Tops for Education” are being collected by the Student Council.  You will see the red and white rectangular shapes on certain types of packaged food boxes.  Please check the expiration date, cut them out, and send them in with your children so they can help earn $$ for our school or a worthy need connected to Darien Public Schools.
• Thank you, Volunteers, especially during our busy month of December!  Thank you in advance for this exciting, second part of the year!
• SUPERSTAR OF THE WEEK  is a chance for the students to have a week that is special for them, so the rest of their classmates can honor them (and perhaps learn something new about their friends).  The students are picked at random the week prior and a letter will be sent home that describes what it’s all about.  Basically, it’s a chance for them to bring a treasure or two from home to school for 3 days of a week.  It’s a good idea for the Superstar to have 2 or 3 reasons why it’s a special treasure (perhaps a notecard will help, but they don’t have to do that, nor do they have to do a poster.) 
• Regular Friday sharing will only take place if students write out a few sentences on their treasures.
• New Year Student Tip to Build up Vocabulary and Word Study Patterns:  Keep track of your words by writing them down in a notebook at home and then reviewing old words as each new week begins.  You will feel proud of all you know!

• I feel very proud of your children!  They work hard, and they are kind, compassionate students!