Friday Updates 4/25/25

Friday, April 25, 2025
Hello, again! It's been a minute since we've chatted and I'm glad to be back (though I am looking forward to baby cuddles afterschool!).

Homework packets will continue next week. The study guide document is up to date with states of matter which we will start next week; paper copy of study guide and flash cards will be in the homework packet on Monday.

Reminders for Friday, April 25th

  • Remember your Chromebook and charger every day!
  • Practice your student ID number!
  • Homework packet due Friday, 5/2
    • Packet will go home on Monday, 4/28
  • Money review quiz on Friday, 5/2 (math)
    • Mixed coins up to a total of $2 (quarters, nickels, dimes, pennies)
  • States of Matter test on Thursday, 5/8 (science)
Notes
  • PEP (Parents as Educational Partners)
    • There are monthly events for grown-ups and caregivers of English Language (EL students). They are hosted by Mrs. Gustilo, one of our EL teachers at PNB, and Ms. Stiffler; while our kids happen to have both these teachers, these meetings are for ALL families at Pinebrook. All meetings are held at Pinebrook.
    • PEP is over for the school year! Please be sure to reach out to your EL teacher next school year for information about PEP in the fall.
  • Weekly Reminders
    • Return library books by Mondays!
      • We will get new books EVERY Monday.
      • If you do not return your books, you will not be allowed to pick out new books.
    • Wear sneakers on Tuesday and Thursday 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).
    • 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 with your child.
      • Our lunch is 12:20 - 12:50pm.
    • House Spirit Days are on Fridays.
      • Wear your house color on Fridays to show house spirit. 
PTA Events
Week Overview
Phonics - We learned about r-controlled vowels.
Handwriting  -  We practiced our cursive.
Reading
Writing - We will continue to expand on our main characters next week.
Math - We compared 3-digit numbers. We will do some graphing review and money review next week.
Social StudiesWe finished learning about body systems. We will start learning about the states of matter - solid, liquid, gas - and how materials can change between the states.

Have a wonderful weekend,