Good Afternoon Parents,
 
We are looking forward to having you join us at the Living Museum later this week. Our students have been working hard on their research projects, and we can’t wait to present them to you. If you or a family member have yet to be VIPS cleared by the district, Ms. Epps has made a one-time exception for this special event.  All those who have pre-registered for the Living Museum may join our Second Graders on either Wednesday or Thursday. Please know that this clearance is for this event only. If you wish to attend a field trip or any other events later this school year, you will still need to complete the VIPS process for the district.
 
Dates:
Wednesday, March 11th : Miller, Palmer & Reyes
Thursday, March 12th : McCann, Nelson & Woods
 
Time: 8:00 – 9:30 A.M.
 
Visitors please:

1. Bring driver’s license or passport for check-in
2. Arrive at least 10 minutes before the event because there are 75+ visitors to process

 
Procedures for entry to the Living Museum: (Check-in will occur outside of the front door)

1. Line up according to the name of your child’s teacher
2. Show your driver’s license/passport to Roberts’ staff for verification and initial next to your name
3. Roberts’ staff will give you a name specific badge
4. Walk to your child’s classroom quietly as other classes are in session

 
Parking:
Be aware of no parking zones.  Tickets may be issued.
 
 
Upcoming Events:
Friday, March 13th – Class Party “Smores & Dancing” --- We will also be watching Mr. Popper’s Penguins, our current read aloud book.
Monday, March 23rd – Fun Run Pep Rally --- I am looking for a Fun Run Coordinator for our class. Please email me if you can assist with this role. You will be helping with the email communication, help us come up with a costume for the Fun Run, and supporting us at the Fun Run on April 3rd.

Please let me know if you have any other questions. Have a wonderful afternoon!

Good Morning Parents,
We have been working hard in class to prepare for our biography presentations on March 11th. Attached you will find all the names of the historical figures that the students are currently researching. There are a few  things that I need your help with:

1. Please make sure that you complete the VIPS process for the district within the next few days. It usually takes 2 - 3 weeks to process, and you will need to be VIPS cleared to attend the Living Museum on March 11th. 
Link: https://robertspto.org/volunteer/vips-approval/
 
2. Please start planning for a costume for your child. They will need to come dressed in their costumes on the day of the Living Museum. Props are welcome.

​Biography Research List
Parents – The entire biography research project will be done in class. We encourage you to talk to your children about their biography projects at home, and to help them come up with a costume for the Living Museum on March 11th.

1. Davis C. – Jackie Robinson
2. Alex D. – Lonnie Johnson
3. Owen G. – Wright Brothers
4. Jaxon H. – Albert Einstein
5. Alex H. – Isaac Newton
6. Airi K. – Eugenie Clark
7. Stacy L. – Maria Tallchief
8. Eva L. – Rosa Parks
9. Yuji M. – Neil Armstrong
10. Dariya M. – Harriet Tubman
11. Shunsaku N. – Jim Henson
12. Sebastian N. – Henry Ford
13. Leon P. – George Washington
14. Sameer S. – Benjamin Franklin
15. Gina S. – Wilma Rudolph
16. Malaki S. – George Washington Carver
17. Kumsal T. – Helen Keller
18. Evelyn W. – Joan Procter
19. Lucile W. – Misty Copeland
20. Lanchen X. – Roald Dahl
21. Neil D. – Walt Disney
22. Caydee F. – Julia Child

 
3. Our Spring field trip to the Tres Robles Farm (urban farm whose profits help support low income schools) is scheduled for April 23rd. We will need 3 parent chaperons to come along with us. We will need you to join us from 9:45 AM - 1:30 PM. If you would like to come, please know that your cost will be $10. Please let me know if you would like to join us as a chaperon. 
 
Upcoming Events: 
Feb. 21 - Planting our veggies in the garden
March 11 - Living Museum 8 - 9:30 AM
March 16 - 20 - Spring Break 
April 23 - Field trip to Tres Robles Farm 
 
Weekly Objectives: 
Math - measurements (customary and metric units)
Reading - sequencing, text features
Language - commas, opinion writing
Science - parts of a plant
Social - biographies 
Please let me know if you have any other questions and/or concerns! As always, thank you for all of your support. Have a wonderful day!
 
 
Sincerely, 

Good Morning Parents,
We hope you all can join us for the International Parade and/or Festival tomorrow! If possible, please have your child dress in traditional clothes from your country of heritage or in Red, White, and Blue. You are welcome to come watch. The parade starts shortly after our morning announcements conclude (7:45 A.M.). We will have an early lunch in our classroom tomorrow before our 12:00 P.M. early dismissal. If you haven’t done so already, please let me know how your child will be going home. The actual festival begins at 3:00 P.M.! We have several children performing throughout the afternoon. The festival is always a wonderful event. I hope you can attend!
 
We have been reviewing addition and subtraction facts to 20.  Your child should know these facts quickly.  We have been using the 10s facts and doubles to help know the other facts.  Please practice these daily. Calling them out in the car or while making dinner or breakfast. Please continue reading to and with your children, and monitor their independent reading.  They are trying to increase stamina and fluency, expand vocabulary and develop higher order thinking skills through making inferences, predictions and connections.

Next Wednesday is our field trip to the zoo! Please note the following information below:
Students – Please bring a disposable sack lunch & water bottle, wear comfortable shoes, and please wear your red Roberts’ t-shirt.
Chaperons - Chris Grieves, Cathy Lawrence, and Daniela Dinu -  thank you for coming with us! Please bring a tote bag or backpack with you to carry your group lunches, and please check-in at reception no later than 9:40 A.M.!

Lastly, please email me if you would like to set up a conference to discuss your child’s current progress in 2nd grade. I’m available to meet on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 1:50 – 2:40 P.M.! If those times and dates do not work for you, please let me know and we can schedule to meet before or after school.
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If you have any other questions, please let me know! Thank you!  - Cathy

***Early Dismissal on Friday, September 27th at 12:00 PM **
I’m sure you have heard about our Culture of Giving campaign.  If you have not seen the letters, signs and emails – then you have probably heard from your child how they want their class to win the donut party and/or a pizza party! The class that has the highest participation rate in each grade wins the donuts. The class that raises the most money overall wins a pizza party. -OR- Classes that raises more than $4000 wins a pizza party. We want to win both!
Our class is currently at 43% participation. We would LOVE to reach 100%. We are trailing the leader for the pizza party by $X. -OR- We need to raise $X more to win a pizza party.
Did you know that 57% of the funds raised support classrooms and teachers? It has a very direct impact on your child (and me)! I have been sent to numerous IB trainings and curriculum workshops in the last few years because of your generous donations! Thank you!!
To donate – just follow this link: http://robertspto.org/2019/09/10/culture-of-giving-campaign/