Friday Updates 2/12/26

Reminders for Friday, February 13th

• Remember your Chromebook and charger every day!
• No homework packet next week.
• We will send homework home again 2/23.
• No School on 2/16 - Presidents' Day
• No School on 2/17 - Lunar New Year
• Mixed 2-digit addition and subtraction quiz on 2/20 (math)
• Weather test on 3/4
• Study guide and flash cards available online.
• Paper copies were sent home today, 2/13.

Notes

• Weekly Reminder
• Return library books by Wednesday each week!
• If you do not return your books, you will not be allowed to pick out new books.
• Wear sneakers on Monday and Friday for P.E.
• If you do not wear sneakers/tennis shoes/trainers or closed-toed shoes (NO boots), you will not be allowed to participate in P.E. This is a rule from the P.E. teachers.
• Ice Cream will be available at lunch next week!
• Ice cream is $2.
• We would prefer that students plan to purchase ice cream on Fridays. Per LCPS, they are allowed to buy it any day of the week. We encourage them to buy ice cream only on Fridays so that they are less likely to make it a competition.
• House Spirit Days are on Fridays.
• Wear your house color on Fridays to show house spirit. 
• Parents can join at lunchtime on Tuesdays and Thursdays!
• Please be sure to bring your ID card to get in the front door.
• Please make sure to stay at our table.
• Our lunch is 12:10 - 12:40pm.

• Pinebrook Family Resources Page
• Information on how to study, testing, online programs, etc.

• Parents as Educational Partners - PEP
• Please consider joining the Pinebrook Elementary PEP Remind group to get reminders about PEP sessions, EL FACE sessions, and other EL programs offered by LCPS and Pinebrook! Join by going to rmd.at/pnbpep2526 or by texting @pnbpep2526 to 81010.
• Come join the March PEP session at Pinebrook! 
• Date: Tuesday, March 3, 2026
• Time: 4:30 - 6:30pm
• Place: Library at Pinebrook Elementary
• Topic: U.S. School System & Study Habits
• A simple Halal dinner will be provided. 
• We will have in-person interpreters available for Arabic, Mandarin, and Spanish languages.
• We will have online interpreters for other languages.
• Childcare will be provided.
• RSVP here: https://pnbpepmar26.eventbrite.com

Week Overview

SEL/Morning Meeting

Reading - We practiced our reading skills.

Writing - We will start writing our own All About Me (personal essay) books next week.

Math - We learned how to subtract 2-digit numbers. We will practice both 2-digit addition and 2-digit subtraction next week.

Social Studies- We finished our learning about economics - natural resources, capital resources, human resources, goods & services, and consumers & producers, money vs. bartering, surplus & scarcity. We will start our weather unit next week.

Handwriting - We practiced writing manuscript Ss, Ff, and Ee.

Have a fantastic weekend,

 

Friday Updates 2/6/26

Reminders for Friday, February 6th

• Remember your Chromebook and charger every day!
• Homework packet due by 2/13
• Homework will be sent home on 2/9
• Quarter 2 report cards available on ParentVUE on 2/9/26
• CogAT assessments on 2/9, 2/10, 2/11
• Please be sure that your child brings a charged chromebook and their headphones.
• Questions about CogAT should be sent to Mrs. Wilhelm, our SEARCH teacher, at erin.wilhelm@lcps.org. There was a letter sent by Mrs. McAllister recently by email.
• Economics project due by 2/12 (social studies)
• Can be brought to school earlier than 2/12.
• 2-digit subtraction quiz on 2/12 (math)
• Economics test on 2/12 (social studies)
• Study Guide available online here.
• Winter Party on 2/13
• Please see class chat for information about volunteering!
• The kids are welcome to bring valentine's day cards to pass out as well. Please be sure to include all students from the class. I will send home a class list this week.
• Mixed 2-digit addition and subtraction quiz on 2/20 (math)
• No School on 2/16 - Presidents' Day
• No School on 2/17 - Lunar New Year

Notes

• Weekly Reminder
• Return library books by Wednesday each week!
• If you do not return your books, you will not be allowed to pick out new books.
• Wear sneakers on Monday and Friday for P.E.
• If you do not wear sneakers/tennis shoes/trainers or closed-toed shoes (NO boots), you will not be allowed to participate in P.E. This is a rule from the P.E. teachers.
• Ice Cream will be available at lunch next week!
• Ice cream is $2.
• We would prefer that students plan to purchase ice cream on Fridays. Per LCPS, they are allowed to buy it any day of the week. We encourage them to buy ice cream only on Fridays so that they are less likely to make it a competition.
• House Spirit Days are on Fridays.
• Wear your house color on Fridays to show house spirit. 
• Parents can join at lunchtime on Tuesdays and Thursdays!
• Please be sure to bring your ID card to get in the front door.
• Please make sure to stay at our table.
• Our lunch is 12:10 - 12:40pm.

• Pinebrook Family Resources Page
• Information on how to study, testing, online programs, etc.

• Parents as Educational Partners - PEP
• Please consider joining the Pinebrook Elementary PEP Remind group to get reminders about PEP sessions, EL FACE sessions, and other EL programs offered by LCPS and Pinebrook! Join by going to rmd.at/pnbpep2526 or by texting @pnbpep2526 to 81010.
• Come join the March PEP session at Pinebrook! 
• Date: Tuesday, March 3, 2026
• Time: 4:30 - 6:30pm
• Place: Library at Pinebrook Elementary
• Topic: U.S. School System & Study Habits
• A simple Halal dinner will be provided. 
• We will have in-person interpreters available for Arabic, Mandarin, and Spanish languages.
• We will have online interpreters for other languages.
• Childcare will be provided.
• RSVP here: https://pnbpepmar26.eventbrite.com

Week Overview

SEL/Morning Meeting

Reading - We practiced our reading skills.

Writing - We will start writing our own All About Me (personal essay) books next week.

Math - We learned how to subtract 2-digit numbers. We will continue this next week.

Social Studies- We started learning about economics - natural resources, capital resources, human resources, goods & services, and consumers & producers. We will continue this next week.

Handwriting - We practiced writing manuscript Dd, Gg, and Qq.

Have a fantastic weekend,

 

Sunday Updates 2/1/26

 

Well, that was a surprise!

Reminders for Sunday, February 1st

• Remember your Chromebook and charger every day!
• Homework packet due by 2/6
• Homework will be sent home on 2/2
• Quarter 2 report cards available on ParentVUE on 2/9/26
• CogAT assessments on 2/9, 2/10, 2/11
• Please be sure that your child brings a charged chromebook and their headphones.
• Questions about CogAT should be sent to Mrs. Wilhelm, our SEARCH teacher, at erin.wilhelm@lcps.org. There was a letter sent by Mrs. McAllister recently by email.
• Economics project due by 2/12 (social studies)
• Can be brought to school earlier than 2/12.
• 2-digit subtraction quiz on 2/12 (math)
• Economics test on 2/12 (social studies)
• Available online here.
• Winter Party on 2/13
• Please see class chat for information about volunteering!
• The kids are welcome to bring valentine's day cards to pass out as well. Please be sure to include all students from the class. I will send home a class list this week.
• Mixed 2-digit addition and subtraction quiz on 2/20 (math)

Notes

• Weekly Reminder
• Return library books by Wednesday each week!
• If you do not return your books, you will not be allowed to pick out new books.
• Wear sneakers on Monday and Friday for P.E.
• If you do not wear sneakers/tennis shoes/trainers or closed-toed shoes (NO boots), you will not be allowed to participate in P.E. This is a rule from the P.E. teachers.
• Ice Cream will be available at lunch next week!
• Ice cream is $2.
• We would prefer that students plan to purchase ice cream on Fridays. Per LCPS, they are allowed to buy it any day of the week. We encourage them to buy ice cream only on Fridays so that they are less likely to make it a competition.
• House Spirit Days are on Fridays.
• Wear your house color on Fridays to show house spirit. 
• Parents can join at lunchtime on Tuesdays and Thursdays!
• Please be sure to bring your ID card to get in the front door.
• Please make sure to stay at our table.
• Our lunch is 12:10 - 12:40pm.

• Pinebrook Family Resources Page
• Information on how to study, testing, online programs, etc.

• Parents as Educational Partners - PEP
• Please consider joining the Pinebrook Elementary PEP Remind group to get reminders about PEP sessions, EL FACE sessions, and other EL programs offered by LCPS and Pinebrook! Join by going to rmd.at/pnbpep2526 or by texting @pnbpep2526 to 81010.
• Come join the February PEP session at Pinebrook! 
• Date: Tuesday, February 3, 2026
• Time: 4:30 - 6:30pm
• Place: Library at Pinebrook Elementary
• Topic: Advanced Pathways and Special Education
• A simple Halal dinner will be provided. 
• We will have in-person interpreters available for Arabic, Mandarin, and Spanish languages.
• We will have online interpreters for other languages.
• Childcare will be provided.
• RSVP here: https://pnbpepfeb26.eventbrite.com

I hope you had a restful week off!

 

Thursday Updates 1/22/26

    

With the possible snow this weekend, please remember that the kids have access to LCPS Go and Schoology - epic, exploration pages, magma, amplify, zearn. Those that have myLexia or Imagine Learning can also do those programs!

Reminders for Thursday, January 22nd

• Remember your Chromebook and charger every day!
• Homework packet due by 1/30
• Homework will be sent home on 1/25
• No School on 1/23/26 - Teacher Work Day
• Quarter 2 report cards available on ParentVUE on 2/2/26
• 2-digit subtraction quiz on 2/4 (math)
• Economics test on 2/5 (social studies)
• Study guide will go home next week. Available online now.
• Mixed 2-digit addition and subtraction quiz on 2/6 (math)
• Economics project due by 2/12 (social studies)
• Can be brought to school earlier than 2/12.

Notes

• Weekly Reminder
• Return library books by Wednesday each week!
• If you do not return your books, you will not be allowed to pick out new books.
• Wear sneakers on Monday and Friday for P.E.
• If you do not wear sneakers/tennis shoes/trainers or closed-toed shoes (NO boots), you will not be allowed to participate in P.E. This is a rule from the P.E. teachers.
• Ice Cream will be available at lunch next week!
• Ice cream is $2.
• We would prefer that students plan to purchase ice cream on Fridays. Per LCPS, they are allowed to buy it any day of the week. We encourage them to buy ice cream only on Fridays so that they are less likely to make it a competition.
• House Spirit Days are on Fridays.
• Wear your house color on Fridays to show house spirit. 
• Parents can join at lunchtime on Tuesdays and Thursdays!
• Please be sure to bring your ID card to get in the front door.
• Please make sure to stay at our table.
• Our lunch is 12:10 - 12:40pm.

• Pinebrook Family Resources Page
• Information on how to study, testing, online programs, etc.

• Parents as Educational Partners - PEP
• Please consider joining the Pinebrook Elementary PEP Remind group to get reminders about PEP sessions, EL FACE sessions, and other EL programs offered by LCPS and Pinebrook! Join by going to rmd.at/pnbpep2526 or by texting @pnbpep2526 to 81010.
• Come join the February PEP session at Pinebrook! 
• Date: Tuesday, February 3, 2026
• Time: 4:30 - 6:30pm
• Place: Library at Pinebrook Elementary
• Topic: Advanced Pathways and Special Education
• A simple Halal dinner will be provided. 
• We will have in-person interpreters available for Arabic, Mandarin, and Spanish languages.
• We will have online interpreters for other languages.
• Childcare will be provided.
• RSVP here: https://pnbpepfeb26.eventbrite.com

Week Overview

SEL/Morning Meeting

Reading - We reviewed opinion and fact and how it shows up text.

Writing - We learned about how people can write about themselves and tell about themselves in stories. We will start writing our own All About Me (personal essay) books next week.

Math - We practiced adding 2-digit numbers. We started learning how to subtract 2-digit numbers as well. We will continue learning how to subtract 2-digit numbers next week.

Social Studies- We reviewed our learning about Indigenous Peoples of the United States. Next week, we will start learning about economics.

Handwriting - We practiced writing manuscript.

Have a wonderful 3-day weekend and stay warm!

 

Economics Project 2025

Economics Project

“Product Fair”

Due Thursday, February 12, 2026

As a part of our Social Studies Economics unit, the second grade students at Pinebrook will be hosting a Product Fair on February 13, 2026.

Your child must create/produce an item for the Product Fair. Your child will need to make 5 of the same product. For example, if they make a paperclip butterfly, they need to make 5 of the paperclip butterfly, but the colors could all be different or the design on the wings are all different. Absolutely NO food items or GLASS ITEMS!!!

Some examples of products your child could make are small handcrafted items, paper bag puppets, coin banks, braided jewelry, games, toys, or artwork. Pinterest is a great resource to think of ideas!

Products should be made from everyday items, recycled objects, or cheap craft materials. Teachers are NOT expecting students/parents to buy materials to make these products.

The students will use fake money to buy and sell products. The fake money will be given by your child’s teacher. Students will price their items to be either $1, $2, or $3.

Students also need to fill out the attached Product Sheet. 

Products are due in school on February 12th.

Click here for ideas.

Digital copies of the above letter and the product sheet:

• Chinese
• English
• Persian

Friday Updates 1/16/2026

Reminders for Friday, January 16th

• Remember your Chromebook and charger every day!
• Homework packet due by 1/22
• Homework will be sent home on 1/20
• No School on 1/19/26 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• 2-digit addition quiz on 1/22 (math)
• No School on 1/23/26 - Teacher Work Day
• Quarter 2 report cards available on ParentVUE on 2/2/26
• 2-digit subtraction quiz on 2/4 (math)
• Economics test on 2/5 (social studies)
• Study guide will go home next week. Available online now.
• Mixed 2-digit addition and subtraction quiz on 2/6 (math)

Notes

• Weekly Reminder
• Return library books by Wednesday each week!
• If you do not return your books, you will not be allowed to pick out new books.
• Wear sneakers on Monday and Friday for P.E.
• If you do not wear sneakers/tennis shoes/trainers or closed-toed shoes (NO boots), you will not be allowed to participate in P.E. This is a rule from the P.E. teachers.
• Ice Cream will be available at lunch next week!
• Ice cream is $2.
• We would prefer that students plan to purchase ice cream on Fridays. Per LCPS, they are allowed to buy it any day of the week. We encourage them to buy ice cream only on Fridays so that they are less likely to make it a competition.
• House Spirit Days are on Fridays.
• Wear your house color on Fridays to show house spirit. 
• Parents can join at lunchtime on Tuesdays and Thursdays!
• Please be sure to bring your ID card to get in the front door.
• Please make sure to stay at our table.
• Our lunch is 12:10 - 12:40pm.

• Pinebrook Family Resources Page
• Information on how to study, testing, online programs, etc.

• Parents as Educational Partners - PEP
• Please consider joining the Pinebrook Elementary PEP Remind group to get reminders about PEP sessions, EL FACE sessions, and other EL programs offered by LCPS and Pinebrook! Join by going to rmd.at/pnbpep2526 or by texting @pnbpep2526 to 81010.
• Come join the February PEP session at Pinebrook! 
• Date: Tuesday, February 3, 2026
• Time: 4:30 - 6:30pm
• Place: Library at Pinebrook Elementary
• Topic: Advanced Pathways and Special Education
• A simple Halal dinner will be provided. 
• We will have in-person interpreters available for Arabic, Mandarin, and Spanish languages.
• We will have online interpreters for other languages.
• Childcare will be provided.
• RSVP here: https://pnbpepfeb26.eventbrite.com

Week Overview

SEL/Morning Meeting

Reading - We continued to talk about character traits and summarized some nonfiction texts.

Writing - We focused on pronouns this week - he/him/his/himself, she/her/hers/herself, it/itself, us/we/ourselves, you/yours/yourself, they/them/themselves. Next week, we will practice proper nouns.

Math - We started learning how to add 2-digit numbers. We will continue this next week.

Social Studies- We learned about the Indigenous Peoples of the Lakota. Next week, we will review our learning and write about it. 

Handwriting - We practiced writing manuscript.

Have a fantastic 3-day weekend,