Important Dates To Remember
January 26-30 Conference Week- Early Release at 12:10
February 3 Picture Day
February 4 Early Release at 12:10
February 16 No School- Teacher Workday
October Update
Wow! I can't believe it is already October! The time has been flying by so fast. Also the reason why I have neglected to update my blog. I have enjoyed getting to know all of you and your wonderful children. I have an awesome class this year! As always continue to email me if you need anything. I answer emails more often than voicemails.
Dates to remember:
October 6-10: Spirit Week
October 15: Early Release at 12:10
October 23: Field Trip to ITW Chemtronics Factory
November 4: Teacher Work Day (Election Day)
November 25-29: Thanksgiving Holiday
Homework
Second grade is trying something new this year. We are all sending home the same homework packet. 1)The spelling words come with a list of activities to complete. The student should do at least one activity a night. A spelling test will follow on Friday. 2)Also included is a problem solving question. The student should look through the problem solving strategies provided and decide on which one to use. As the year progresses, I may send home some extra homework that correlate with our curriculum. 3)On the back of the daily folder is a reading calendar. The student goal is at least 15 minutes a night. Parents will need to initial the calendar nightly.
Thanks for all your help with your children at home. Any questions, just ask!
Supply List
Click on the link below to see the 2008-2009 2nd Grade Supply List.
BoxTops for Education
Save your box tops! Collect them from various home and food products. Each month the class with the most box tops collected wins a snack and a trophy. The trophy stays in the winning class' room until the next month.
For more information see the BoxTops for Education website at http://www.boxtops4education.com/AboutBoxTops/.
Important Dates to Know
8-7-08 Sneak-A-Peek (8 am-12 pm)
8-11-08 First Day of School
9-1-08 Labor Day (No School)
9-2-08 Open House K-2 (7-8 pm)
Who is Ms. Lauren Smith?
Hi, I'm Lauren Smith. I am originally from Cleveland, Ohio. I grew up there and graduated from Ohio University in 2004. Shortly after graduating, I moved to Atlanta in search of new things. I began my career at Hayes Elementary in the fall of 2005. I was a permanent substitute for a 3rd grade class and a 1st grade class. I began teaching 2nd grade full time the following school year. This year I will embark on my 3rd year teaching 2nd grade. I currently reside in Kennesaw, so you may see me around town.
