Happy Friday!

What a busy week we had! We made it through our first homework for Xtra Math. Great job! Reminder that you can practice Xtra Math as many times as you want (maximum once a day) but please do it every Wednesday for homework. We try to get on the computers here at least 2-3x a week.
Our first spelling and vocabulary test was today. The children did great! Please notice the notes I wrote on their test when they come home next week. After today, I will be marking the words wrong if they have capital letters in the middle of the sentence. I want to get that right from the start so we are writing our letters correctly and legibly on the lines. Please help me by pointing this out on their homework if you notice their letters are not written correctly. Thank you.
We are looking for a parent to come in next week from 12-2 (or a time that works best for you) to help do a horseshoe trading day. The children are asking! If you can help with this please let me know.
We also need a parent to do the Book It Certificates once a month. We will send their reading logs home at the end of the month and you would write out the certificates. Please let me know if you are interested. Thanks!
Have a great weekend!
Mrs. Montes

Happy Monday!!

The weather is going to be very warm this week. Students are always allowed to have a water bottle in the classroom, but this week they may take them outside at recess also. It is a good idea to freeze it overnight and then it will thaw during the day and be nice and cold here at school.
Reminder the spelling and vocabulary words are the same as last week. Test is Friday.
We are still searching for the three personal standards on here if your child can come home and say them to you. Thanks!! Students earn 5 horseshoes when they do this.
Wednesday is a late start and the first day we start Xtra Math for homework. I sent the codes home today. Hopefully everything came home. Please try to log in and get it set up and ready for Wednesday. We will try once in the classroom before then too. Good luck!
Have a great night! Stay cool!
Mrs. Montes

Happy Friday!

Thank you for coming to Open House last night. I hope all the information I shared wasn't too overwhelming.

Just a reminder the Family Journals are due Monday! Please take time to write back to your child to let them know how special they are and how proud of them you are. They love reading the love notes from you!

Poetry Binders are going home tonight for the first time. Please have them read it 3x and include 3 signatures and 3 comments. Thank you!

This week we learned about the chameleon who was better off being himself. As we start this new school year, we have a fresh start. We are working on building good character and making good decisions. Can you please ask your child what the 3 personal standards are and respond on here? Anyone who responds will receive a horseshoe on Monday. Thanks!

Next week we will start the weekly spelling and vocab tests on Friday. The words are going to be the same as this week. These words go for two weeks.

Feel free to email us anytime you have questions. I hope you find this blog helpful. tmontes@wcusd200.org

Have a blessed weekend. It's going to be beautiful out there!
Mrs. Montes

Welcome to our first day of Second Grade!

Wow! The morning is flying by here this morning! Our second graders are so eager to get started. I'm sending home several notes home today. Normally I will be posting everything on here and sending everything on here for parents.
Please let me know if you would like notes home in Spanish or English. Thanks!

Dear Parents:

We are ready for another wonderful year at Olson!  Please take a few minutes to read and refresh yourself on classroom information.  

Communication & Our Classroom Blog:

http://www.MrsTMontes.blogspot.com

Above is the URL for our classroom blog.  It is a great way to get up to date information about events in our classroom, upcoming dates, and homework.  Homework is updated each day and new posts are added to the blog several times each week.  The blog has a unique feature called “Follow me by Email.” If you click on this link and enter your email address you will get one email per day if a new post has been added.  It’s a great feature to let you know when might be a good time to take a peek at our blog.  Beginning of the year letters and classroom policies are posted on our blog.  Please log on and look these over.  If you require paper copies please let me know!

  If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me by e-mail (my email address is located on the blog), writing a note, or calling the school.  I check my email several times a day, so if you have a quick question this might be the fastest way to get a hold of me.  Please be aware that if we are having computer difficulties or if we have a substitute, an email may not be seen.  If your message is time sensitive (i.e. – different transportation arrangements) a note or phone call to the school is the safest bet.

Snack/breakfast:

Your child may choose to have breakfast, juice, or milk each day first thing in the morning in the cafeteria.  We will have snack in the classroom at 7:45 for those of you who like to bring your own. Only healthy snacks will be allowed, such as crackers, pretzels, fruits, or vegetables. No cookies or chips. Birthday treats need to remain healthy snacks also. We love to recognize your child's special day here at school, but please save the cupcakes and cookies for home parties. Thank you. 

Money-If you need to send any money to school please put it in a baggie or envelope with your child's name and 2TM or 2TS with your child's homeroom teacher code. Thanks.

Assignment Notebooks: 

Your child’s assignment notebook is a wonderful organizational tool.  Your child is expected to record any homework in his/her assignment book daily.  Each night please sign your child’s assignment book to indicate that all homework is complete.  In addition, please clean out the Take Home Folder each night, and return the completed homework the next day.

Your child’s 2nd grade year is a very special time.  We will work hard to prepare for success by becoming independent, successful students.  At Olson it is also a time for your child to show leadership and be a true role model for others.  Both the academic and behavioral expectations are high this year.  I am looking forward to a wonderful year of academic growth, team building and creating memories to last a lifetime!

                                                                   Sincerely,

                                                                   Mrs. Montes & Ms. Salas J

tmontes@wcusd200.org     tsalas@wcusd200.org

Welcome to Second Grade Dual!

Welcome to Second Grade!

I was amazed at the amount of families who attended the "Meet and Greet" with supply drop off today. Thank you so much! It was great to meet all of you and see the beautiful children that will be in our classes this year. 

Looking forward to our first day of school tomorrow! We will see you on the playground at 7:30!

Just a heads up: Our Back to School Night will be next Thursday from 6:00-7:30 p.m. Can't wait to see all of you there!

Mrs. Montes