Wednesday Updates 12/20/23

Wednesday, December 20, 2023

Just a quick FYI, I turn off my email and ClassDojo notifications during breaks. I might check it occasionally, but it it is unlikely that you will be able to get ahold of me until January 2nd. If you have an school-related emergency, I would recommend contacting the PNB Front Office or the PNB admin, Mr. Thiessen, paul.thiessen@lcps.org, Mrs. McAllister (nee Donaldson), turner.donaldson@lcps.org, or Mrs. Davenport, latoya.davenport@lcps.org.

Reminders for Wednesday, December 20th
  • Remember your Chromebook and charger every day!
  • Winter Break is 12/21/23 - 1/1/24.
    • Return to school on  1/2/24.
  • Homework packet due Friday, 1/5/24
    • It will come home Tuesday, 1/2/24
  • Force and Magnets test on Thursday, 1/11 (science)
    • The study guide was sent home early and I'll send another copy when we return in January.
Notes
  • PEP (Parents as Educational Partners)
    • There are monthly events for grown-ups/caregivers of English Language (EL students). They are hosted by Mrs. Gustilo and Mrs. Chatila, two of our EL teachers at PNB. All meetings are held at Pinebrook.
  • Weekly Reminder
    • Return library books by Mondays on B Weeks!
      • If you do not return your books, you will not be allowed to pick out new books.
    • Wear sneakers on Thursday 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 is available at lunch on Wednesdays for $1.
      • LCPS allows students to purchase ice cream any day of the week.
      • As a team, second grade is encouarged to get ice cream on Wednesday to help prevent any chaos (like buying 4 ice creams).
    • 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.
      • Our lunch is 12:45 - 1:15pm.
  • Pinebrook Family Resources Page
    • Information on how to study, testing, online programs, etc.
  • School Store is open on Fridays!
    • Everything is $2.
    • My expectations are that the kids check in and drop off their backpacks FIRST and that all of their school store items stay in their backpacks.
Week Overview
SEL/Morning Meeting - Family CommunicationHome Link
Math - We started learning 2-digit subtraction!
Phonics - We learned about the endings/suffixes -ed (fixed, turned, acted) and -ing (ringing, kicking). We learned heart words: many, any, been, and into.
Reading - We read stories about honesty.
Writing - We learned about possessive contractions - Jack's shoes, the dog's toys.
Health - We learned and personal safety.

Have a warm, relaxing, and fun winter break!
I'll see the kids back at school on Tuesday, 1/2/24 (unless it snows!),