GRADE 2 UPDATE March 31, 2008 Issue #20 SUBSTITUTE TEACHER ALL NEXT WEEK APRIL 7-11! Our family will be in Missoula on Monday and Tuesday next week to watch our son, Rhett, participate in the State Science Fair. Then, on Wednesday through Friday, we'll be in Spokane at the Shriner Children's Hospital to have our daughter Whitney's leg operated upon. The children's substitute teacher will be Mrs. Griffin all week. FINAL BOOK REPORT IS TODAY, MARCH 31, 2008! Your child read three books written by the same author and reported on the similarities and differences of the main characters, setting, problem, and main events. They also explained their connection to the story itself and put the stories in order from their favorite to least favorite along with their reasons for doing so. Thank you, Parents, for your dedication in assisting your young one with the year's four book reports. Hopefully the goal of helping your child comprehend the material in a more concrete fashion was accomplished! Late students will be kept in at recess to read three stories of my choosing from the author I choose, filling out the comparison chart, and practicing their oral report. THANK YOU FOR THE TREATS! Thanks much to all of you who sent a dozen treats for our 2nd Grade Easter Egg hunt at the Spark Playground/Engel Park. It was a very cold day, but the children enjoyed their hunt. Thanks to Mikayla's family for the Easter Rabbit cupcakes,Easter treat bags, adn the Cheetos Cheese Puffs. Thanks to Treyton's Grandma Lana Ahrens for the M & M character treat containers. Thanks to Jessica's family for the Honey Graham Crackers. Aelie's family kindly sent Ritz Toasted Chips today. This is the last year to send regular daily snacks, so thanks to all of you who helped keep snack time alive and well for the students' stomachs! PENCILS ARE RUNNING OUT! Please check with your child concerning their pencil supplies. Many students are borrowing from or bothering others for a pencil as their supply ran out already. There are still 40 school days left, so pencils will be necessary to complete the school year. Happy spring, Sally Aschim