2nd grade 

  Field Journalists                                                                                                                                                                               March 2001

Get Your Shorts Out and Your Running Shoes On!

  The flowers are blooming and the bees are buzzing.  The sun is shining and Easter is almost here.  With the nice weather we have been experiencing the second grade has been fluttering around like butterflies getting ready for the annual field day on April 25.  This year the second grade is in charge of the theme and games for this eventful day.  Our happening theme for this year is the leaping leapfrogs. Great minds are still working on an exciting and challenging game agenda.  Step out and enjoy the weather on April 25 at 2:00pm to experience, enjoy, and even participate with the children. Snacks and juice will be provided at the awards ceremony directly following the activities.  See you there!                      

Important Dates to Remember

    April ~ 1-  April Fool’s Day

           2-  Daylight savings time

          11- Food drive

          16-20- Spring Break!! 

          27-  Annual Fine Arts night  

Growing, Growing, Growing, Gone     

  With the sun shining up above and the tulip bulbs beginning to bloom it is time for us to plant some seeds of our own.  Throughout these last few months of school we will put our gardening skills to work.  Our activities will involve discussion and participation around Earth Day, April 17 and Arbor Day, April 27.  On Arbor Day we will adopt and plant our very own class tree.  In addition to our class tree we will also be tending to our garden where green peppers, lettuce, tomatoes, carrots, cucumbers, radishes, and watermelons will be on the menu.  Once it is time to harvest you will be invited to join us at our feast.

“As the soil, however rich it may be, cannot be productive without cultivation, so the mind without culture can never produce good fruit."
               ~ Seneca (B.C. 3-65 A.D.)

Fine Arts Agenda

  We are busting at the seams to put on our show for you. So reserve your seats today for the most spectacular show around.  The main event will begin at 7:00 pm, however the auditorium doors open at 6:00 pm for parents, family, and friends to check out the student created art exhibit.  Student’s work will be on display throughout the auditorium be sure not to miss out on this once in lifetime expose. The main performance of skits and songs will last approximately one and a half hours and beverages and snacks will be provided following the performance.  Mark your calendar for an exciting night on the town April 27. 

Yummy to my Tummy

Mmm good.  It’s that time of year again.  The annual spaghetti dinner will be held in the main auditorium at 6:00.  The spaghetti dinner is held to honor those who are such an asset to our school and volunteer regularly to keep everything moving smoothly.  There will be a short appreciation ceremony held to recognize all who volunteer.  So take a break from the kitchen and come join us for delicious appetizing dinner.

Easter is Coming!

  Easter is coming Easter is coming. Put on your best dress and grab your basket for the biggest ever Easter egg hunt in town.  The Easter bunny will be at our school the Saturday before Easter eagerly hiding 20,000 eggs all over our school.  The hunt will start at 9:00 am and continue until all the eggs are found.  Donuts, juice, and coffee will be offered at the front of the school for all to enjoy. 

  Astronomy is Out of This World

  Stop by our room and check out our uniquely designed solar system.  All students have worked very hard at researching, designing, and creating a planet of their choice.   We used balloons and paper mache to make the planets and used invisible fishing string to suspend them from the ceiling.  Students also created their own constellations using glow in the dark paint.  The ceiling of our room is a unique and complete solar system that is worth checking out.