Our weekly announcements called "Camp News" will be posted to this page. You will receive a weekly "Camp News" email and I will continue to post announcements on this page throughout the school
year. 

May 19, 2023

1. Students will need to bring their bookbags and folder on Monday to take home their last few belongings. Students will not need bookbags on Tuesday or Wednesday. Please make sure your student has lunch if they are staying at school on Monday and Tuesday.
2. On Tuesday, May 23^rd we will have our elementary awards program in the high school gym. If your student is receiving an award from our class, you have already been notified. Awards start at 9:00am and families are welcome to take students home at the conclusion of the awards. Pick-up will be at our classroom and students must be signed out with the teacher.
3. Wednesday, May 24^th is the last day of school for the 2022-2023 school year! This will be a half day of school for students. Students will need to be picked up no later than 12:00pm. There will be no afterschool, so please make sure your student knows how they will be getting home. Lunch will not be served on this day.
4. Our class is encouraged to wear their best Hawaiian/Summer outfit on the last day of school. (Please make sure it is within dress code!)
5. Final report cards will be mailed home to families over the Summer.

May 12, 2023

1. Next Thursday, May 18^th is our end of year field trip to Graham Regional Park. Students will need to bring their lunch from home on this day, but do not need bookbags. Please make sure to pack a water bottle and wear sunscreen. Families are welcome to meet us at the park and take students home at the end of the day. Ice cream will only be served to students.
2. Next Friday, May 19^th our class will have a pizza party! Thank you to all the parents who helped make this happen 😊 Students do not need to bring lunch from home on this day.
3. Students will be bringing home school supplies the next several of days. Please help them clean out their bookbags when they get home, so they do not get too heavy for them!
4. On Tuesday, May 23^rd we will have our elementary awards program in the high school gym. If your student is receiving an award from our class, I will let you know. Awards start at 9:00am and families are welcome to take students home at the conclusion of the awards. Pick-up will be at our classroom and students must be signed out with the teacher.
5. Wednesday, May 24^th is the last day of school for the 2022-2023 school year! This will be a half day of school for students. Students will need to be picked up no later than 12:00pm. There will be no afterschool, so please make sure your student knows how they will be getting home.
6. Lastly, as the end of the year approaches, we will likely view a movie or two as a class. If you would not like your student to watch any of the following PG rated movies/shows, please let me know. We will let the class vote from this list and will remove any movies not approved by families.

May 3, 2023

1. Tomorrow Thursday, May 4^th is FIELD DAY from 8:30-11:00am! K-2 will participate in field day in the morning. Students MUST wear tennis shoes on this day to participate. Students may want a sweatshirt and a water bottle as some of the events are outside. Any sunscreen must be applied by families before students arrive at school. Parents are welcome to attend and are encouraged to take students home at the conclusion of the field day events. Sadly, I will not be at school on this day, so please be on the lookout for Mrs. Fleming.
2. Teacher appreciation week is next week May 8^th-12^th!
3. On Monday, students brought home green flyers and permission slips for our end of year celebration. We will be going to Graham Regional Park on Thursday, May 18^th. The cost is $5.00 for students to cover a special ice cream treat from Smitty’s! We are looking for donations to make “goodie buckets” for students to take home from our celebration. If you would like to help donate, please click on the following Sign-Up Genius link to help: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050A4BADA829AAFA7-endofsecond (We are open to any ideas/donations so if you would like to send something extra that you do not see on the list, please let me know!)
4. Older grades will be taking end of year tests next week. To show our support, students may participate in the following “spirit days” Monday-Wednesday if they would like. (Please remember, NO hats!)

• May 8^th Wear your favorite sports team Jersey/shirt! 
• May 9^th  Wear your favorite sports gear- getting ready for the big game!  
• May 10^th  RMA spirit day- wear your RMA shirts or colors! 

April 28, 2023

1. Next Thursday, May 4^th is FIELD DAY from 8:30-11:00am! K-2 will participate in field day in the morning. Students MUST wear tennis shoes on this day to participate. Any sunscreen must be applied by families before students arrive at school. Parents are welcome to attend and are encouraged to take students home at the conclusion of the field day events. Sadly, I will not be at school on this day, so please be on the lookout for Mrs. Fleming.
2. There is no homework the rest of the school year.
3. Teacher appreciation week is May 8^th-12^th!
4. On Monday, students will be bringing home flyers and permission slips for our end of year celebration. We will be going to Graham Regional Park on Thursday, May 18^th. The cost is $5.00 for students to cover a special ice cream treat. I have also attached a copy of the flyer to this email if you would like to view it early. We are looking for donations to make “goodie buckets” for students to take home from our celebration. If you would like to help donate, please click on the following Sign-Up Genius link to help: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050A4BADA829AAFA7-endofsecond (We are open to any ideas/donations so if you would like to send something extra that you do not see on the list, please let me know!)
5. Our class website has been updated for next week.

April 21, 2023

1. Next week will be our last week of reading and math homework this school year. Homework is due on Friday!
2. Parents, mark your calendars for Thursday, May 4^th for FIELD DAY! K-2 will participate in field day in the morning. Parents are welcome to attend and are encouraged to take students home at the conclusion of the field day events. Sadly, I will not be at school on this day, so please be on the lookout for Mrs. Fleming. More details to come!

April  6, 2023

1. Students are bringing home lots of work in their folders today along with an old math workbook. Please clean this out over break- thank you!
2. There is NO SCHOOL for students tomorrow Friday, April 7^th. Spring Break will be next week, April 10^th- 14^th.
3. Our class will be going putt-putting on Wednesday, April 19^th with coach Russel for a PE field trip. We will leave school promptly at 8:30am and return around 10:30am. It will be located at the Putt Putt facility in Burlington off Church Street (About 15 min away from school). If Students wish to use more than 8 tokens they can bring more money. (It is a small arcade). Parents are welcome to attend and take students home at the conclusion of the field trip. Parents please meet us at the Putt Putt location. Students who do not go home will eat lunch when we return to school.
4. The following link includes example reading passages and questions for next year. RTA Grade 3 Portfolio Released Items Students will be expected to read and comprehend passages like these independently next year. Please use these examples to help your student become a stronger reader this summer!
5. Our class website has been updated for the week after Spring Break.

April 3, 2023

1. There will be no reading or math homework this week 😊
2. The book fair will be at our school through this Friday, April 7th. You can make online purchases through Friday at the following link: Book Fair Website HERE You can also donate money to our classroom to buy books through the following link: Annie Barner 
3. A Night Out at the Book Fair- Wednesday, April 5^th from 5-7pm. River Mill will be hosting a hot dog supper on April 5^th. The entire family is invited to check out the Book Fair, enjoy dinner, and get the chance to win some fun prizes!  Tickets can be purchased at the door and prices are followed: $4 – drink, hot dog, chips, dessert $5 – drink, (2) hot dogs, chips, and dessert. Donations are needed to make this event possible! Items should be brought to school by April 4th. 2^nd Grade: Individual Bags of Chips If you would like to volunteer at the book fair during this event, please sign up HERE! 
4. There is NO SCHOOL for students this Friday, April 7^th. Spring Break will be the following week, April 10^th- 14^th.
5. Our class will be going putt-putting on Wednesday, April 19^th with coach Russel for a PE field trip. More details to come!
6. The following link includes example reading passages and questions for next year. RTA Grade 3 Portfolio Released Items Students will be expected to read and comprehend passages like these independently next year. Please use these examples to help your student become a stronger reader this summer!
7. Our class website has been updated for this week.

March 27, 2023

1. The book fair will be at our school from March 29^th - April 7^th. Visit the Media Center for all the fun! stories. You are also able to set up an eWallet for your student so they can shop at the book fair cash-free. Directions on setting up an eWallet HERE Our class Bookfair day will be THIS Thursday, March 30^th during library time. You can make online purchases between 03/29-04/07 at the following link: Book Fair Website HERE You can also donate money to our classroom to buy books through the following link: Annie Barner 
2. A Night Out at the Book Fair- Wednesday, April 5^th from 5-7pm. River Mill will be hosting a hot dog supper on April 5^th. The entire family is invited to check out the Book Fair, enjoy dinner, and get the chance to win some fun prizes!  Tickets can be purchased at the door and prices are followed: $4 – drink, hot dog, chips, dessert $5 – drink, (2) hot dogs, chips, and dessert. Donations are needed to make this event possible! Items should be brought to school by April 4th. 2^nd Grade: Individual Bags of Chips If you would like to volunteer at the book fair during this event, please sign up HERE! 
3. There is NO SCHOOL for students next Friday, April 7^th. Spring Break will be the following week, April 10^th- 14^th.
4. Our class will be going putt-putting on Wednesday, April 19^th with coach Russel for a PE field trip. More details to come!
5. The following link includes example reading passages and questions for next year. RTA Grade 3 Portfolio Released Items Students will be expected to read and comprehend passages like these independently next year. Please use these examples to help your student become a stronger reader this summer!
6. Our class website has been updated for this week, including what we are learning and parent links for Module 7.

March 9, 2023

1. There will be NO HOMEOWRK next week!
2. Below you will find a sign-up genius link for Quarter 3 conferences. In person conferences will be held on Thursday, March 16^th from 1:00-3:00pm. Phone conferences will be held on Friday, March 17^th from 1:00-3:00pm. Conferences will be 10 minutes long so we can fit every family in. Please be sure to pay attention to which kind of conference you are signing up for since there are two kinds of conference options this quarter. If you sign up for a phone conference, please list the phone number I should call on that day. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050A4BADA829AAFA7-quarter5
3. Conference days will be half days for students and students will need to be picked up no later than 12:00pm. There will be no afterschool on these days so please make sure your student knows how they will be getting home.

March 3, 2023

1. Both math and reading homework will be due on Thursday next week!
2. Spring picture day will be next Wednesday, March 8^th. Picture forms were sent home this week in student’s folders. Please returned these to school by Wednesday if you would like to choose your student’s background color. Students will not have time to change their clothes or shoes so please plan accordingly.
3. There is no school for students next Friday, March 10^th.
4. Below you will find a sign-up genius link for Quarter 3 conferences. In person conferences will be held on Thursday, March 16^th from 1:00-3:00pm. Phone conferences will be held on Friday, March 17^th from 1:00-3:00pm. Conferences will be 10 minutes long so we can fit every family in. Please be sure to pay attention to which kind of conference you are signing up for since there are two kinds of conference options this quarter. If you sign up for a phone conference, please list the phone number I should call on that day.  
5. Conference days will be half days for students and students will need to be picked up no later than 12:00pm. There will be no afterschool on these days so please make sure your student knows how they will be getting home.

February 24, 2023

1. There will be both reading homework and math homework next week for students!
2. Read Across America week will be NEXT WEEK February 17^th – March 3^rd! Please see below for the events happening each day next week.

• February 27 - EXPLORE a new story
  Bring in a book and trade it with a classmate during the day so you can check out a story that's new to you. All books will be returned to their original owners.
• February 28 - I've SPOTTED a great story!
  Bring your favorite book to read during class today.
• March 1 - PAWS and read
  Bring in a "wild" stuffed animal to read to during class today.
• March 2 - Binoculars are the best!
  Zoom in on the details of your story during class today. Students will make binoculars to read with at school.
• March 3 - WILD about READING
  Wear your RMA Wild about Reading t-shirt or an animal print. Bring in a story about a wild animal and read your book during the day.

3. Spring picture day will be Wednesday, March 8^th. Students will not have time to change their clothes or shoes so please plan accordingly.
4. There is no school for students, Friday, March 10^th.

February 16, 2023

1. There is no school for students tomorrow, Friday, February 17^th.
2. There will only be reading homework next week for students!
3. Read Across America week will be February 17^th – March 3^rd and is coming up quickly! Please see the orange flyer sent home in folders last Friday for more details about how we will celebrate each day.
4. Spring picture day will be Wednesday, March 8^th. Students will not have time to change their clothes or shoes so please plan accordingly.
5.  Parents, please keep in mind that students who check out early from the school day must provide a note. Any unexcused early dismissals will be counted as a tardy. (See page 7 of the parent handbook.)

February 10, 2023

1. I have attached a class list of names to this email. If your student would like to bring a Valentine to share with the class on Tuesday, February 14^th, please make sure include one for everyone. Please DO NOT send in candy on this day.
2. There is no school for students next Friday, February 17^th.
3. Both reading and math homework will be due on Thursday next week. Students should still complete the “Thursday” questions on the back of their reading homework.
4. Parents, please keep in mind that students who check out early from the school day must provide a note. Any unexcused early dismissals will be counted as a tardy. (See page 7 of the parent handbook.)

January 31, 2023

1. I have attached a class list of names to this email. If your student would like to bring a Valentine to share with the class on Tuesday, February 14^th, please make sure include one for everyone. Please DO NOT send in candy on this day.
2. All t-shirt orders for Read Across America week must be placed by the deadline. There will be NO late orders or late payments accepted. Price per shirt: $10 ($2 extra for 2X, 3X, or 4X). Money and order form are due no later than February 2, 2023. Please make checks payable to RMA.
3. Math homework is being sent home in folders today since I was out yesterday.
4. Reading homework must be completed with an adult at home. Please see the orange flyer sent home on 1/16 for details on how reading homework should be completed for full credit.

January 23, 2023

1. Blue t-shirt order forms were sent home last week for Read Across America week. All orders must be placed by the deadline. There will be NO late orders or late payments accepted. Price per shirt: $10 ($2 extra for 2X, 3X, or 4X). Money and order form are due no later than February 2, 2023. Please make checks payable to RMA.
2. Yearbooks are on sale! All yearbook orders must be placed by 1/29/2023. Orders must be placed online at www.yearbookforever.com. Please be sure to select the correct book, elementary is $20.
3. Our class website has been updated for this week.

January 17, 2023

1. There is a special orange note attached to reading homework this week with directions on how to complete it. Students will need help completing their reading homework at home. Please make sure to have your student complete Monday’s work on a different night this week. Please let me know if you have any questions about this since it is new for Second grade!
2. Friday, January 20^th is the 100^th day of school! Students are welcome to bring their own collection of 100 things to share with the class. Collections must fit in small sandwich sized bags (think small like Cheerios, beads, rice, etc.).
3. Students may continue to bring in their school fundraiser envelopes if they have not brought them in yet. This is an optional activity that students do not have to participate in but are encouraged to. Any donations are welcome!

December 16, 2022

1. Our elementary Christmas program will be next Tuesday, December 20^th at 9:00am in the high school gym (doors open at 8:30am). Students are encouraged to wear Christmas colors and bring a pair of sunglasses for our performance if they have some. This will also be a half day for students; however, students are welcome to leave with families after the conclusion of the program. Students will return with their class to their room at the end of the program. Parents must sign students out in their classroom with their teacher. Our class will be singing and performing to a Christmas song with the whole second grade. Here is the link to our song- Lyric Video- Sleigh Bells by Ronettes (Phat Cap! Remix) - YouTube
2. Our class will be participating in a classroom “Spelling Bee” on Monday, December 19^th. The winner of our classroom spelling bee will participate in a 1^st-2^nd grade bee in January. Students should begin studying their grade level spelling bee words first, then study the other lists. The list for the words can be found on the following link and attached to this email. One Bee Words
3. Our class will also have a pajama day on Monday! We will enjoy a Christmas read aloud with Mrs. Little along with a Christmas movie.
4. Our classroom is in need of tissues and paper towels if you are looking for a way to give this season.
5. The first day back to school for students following Winter break is Wednesday, January 4^th.

December 2, 2022

1. Our newscast visitor from Fox8 News was unable to come to RMA this week, so she will be visiting the second grade next week! Please email me if you DO NOT want your student to take a picture with her.
2. Our class will be competing in a “Gingerbread House Contest” next week as a fundraiser for our Christmas Cheer families. (Families in need at out school.) Students may bring in money to vote for which house they think is the best. The contest will conclude on Friday, December 9^th. Please see the PINK flyer in your student’s take home folder tomorrow for more information.
3. We will take our End of Module 4 test (addition and subtraction within 200) on Friday, December 16^th. Please make sure your student continues to practice their strategies at home.
4. Our elementary Christmas program will be on Tuesday, December 20^th at 9:00am in the high school gym (doors open at 8:30am). This will also be a half day for students; however, students are welcome to leave with families after the conclusion of the program. Parents must sign students out with their teacher. Our class will be singing and performing to a Christmas song with the whole second grade.
5. Our class will be participating in a classroom “Spelling Bee” on Monday, December 19^th. The winner of our classroom spelling bee will participate in a 1^st-2^nd grade bee in January. Students should begin studying their grade level spelling bee words first, then study the other lists. The list for the words can be found on the following link and attached to this email. One Bee Words
6. RMA Homecoming week will be next week, Monday, December 5^th – Friday, December 9^th. Please see below for more information:

River Mill Academy presents “Wild, Wild, West” for the RMA Homecoming theme for 2022. This year, we will celebrate homecoming with our spirit days, a pep rally on Friday during school, and homecoming festivities on Friday night, December 9^th. Please join us as RMA takes a walk in the Wild, Wild West. 

• Monday, December 5^th Dress Country or Country Club (dress in your western wear and boots or your fashionable country club attire)
• Tuesday, December 6^th Patriotic Day (wear your red, white, and blue)
• Wednesday, December 7^th Jazz Up Your Jeans (decorate a pair of jeans or overalls to show your school spirit) Any theme for jeans will work!!!
• Thursday, December 8^th Charity Day/Pajama Day (bring a $1 or more donation to support charity and wear your favorite pj’s or onesie)
• Friday, December 9^th RMA Spirit Day (wear your RMA colors or your homecoming t-shirt) ***Please remember that all spirit wear must be in school dress code

November 21, 2022

1. Our class will be celebrating a “Friendship Feast” with our buddy class, Ms. Horning’s class, in fifth grade tomorrow Tuesday, November 22^nd. Please click on the link below to check out the sign up. We will enjoy our food at 11:30am so we ask that all food either be sent to school with your student in the morning or be dropped off by 11:00am. (If food is sent in a crock pot of something to keep it warm, we will make sure things are plugged in.) https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050A4BADA829AAFA7-buddy
2. There is a half day of school for students THIS Wednesday, November 23^rd. Please be sure that your student knows how they are getting home from school that day. There will be no afterschool care on these days and students need to be picked up no later than 12:00pm.
3. There is no school for students THIS Thursday and Friday, November 24^th and 25^th.
4. Our elementary Christmas program will be on Tuesday, December 20^th. This will also be a half day for students; however, students are welcome to leave with families after the conclusion of the program. Parents must sign students out with their teacher.

November 10, 2022

1. There is no school tomorrow Friday, November 11^th.
2. Our class will be celebrating a “Friendship Feast” with our buddy class, Ms. Horning’s class, in fifth grade on Tuesday, November 22^nd. Please click on the link below for more information and to sign up for something to help. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050A4BADA829AAFA7-buddy
3. Next week, students will have reading and math homework again. Homework will be due on Friday!
4. There is a half day of school for students on Wednesday, November 23^rd. Please be sure that your student knows how they are getting home from school that day. There will be no afterschool care on these days and students need to be picked up no later than 12:00pm.
5. There is no school for students on Thursday and Friday, November 24^th and 25^th.

November 4, 2022 

1. There is no school for students next Friday, November 11^th.
2. Next Thursday, November 10^th is the 2^nd grade field trip to the NC Zoo! We will be leaving River Mill promptly at 8:15am and returning to school no later than 2:00pm. Students will need to bring a lunch from home in a bag that can be thrown away. If you are planning to chaperone this trip, thank you!! Chaperones will need to drive separately to the Zoo. You can follow the buses from River Mill or meet us at the Zoo at 9:00am. ALL chaperones attending will need to pay the Zoo entrance fee of $15.00 either online beforehand or at the gate upon arrival. If you are planning to take your student home with you from the zoo, you must sign them out with me before you leave.
3. The flu and lots of other germs are spreading around school a lot right now. If your student is feeling unwell, please keep them home. If your student is absent, please be sure to email me or send a note to school so we can mark their attendance correctly.
4. Due to the short school week, there will be no math or reading homework next week! Enjoy 😊

October 30, 2022

1. Students are not to wear Halloween costumes to school tomorrow.
2. Students brought home a purple sheet in their folders with information about our upcoming field trip to the zoo. Please read through the information carefully for more details. Permission slips along with $2.00 to attend the field trip are due no later than this Friday, November 4^th. Students who do not turn in a permission slip will not be permitted to attend the trip.
3.  There is no school for students on Friday, November 11^th.

October 23, 2022

1. Students brought home a purple sheet in their folders last week with information about our upcoming field trip to the zoo. Please read through the information carefully for more details. Permission slips along with $2.00 to attend the field trip at due no later than Friday, November 4^th.
2. Below you will find a list of workbook suggestions for extra practice at home. The series “180 days of…” has a lot of great options for workbooks for second graders that you can find online, and easily on Amazon. If your student needs more practice with decoding and word reading skills, I highly recommend the spelling and word study book. If your student needs more practice with comprehension skills, the reading workbook is an excellent option.

• Reading workbook: https://www.amazon.com/Workbook-Improves-Comprehension-Provides-Practice/dp/1425809235?ref_=ast_sto_dp
• Math workbook: https://www.amazon.com/180-Days-Math-2nd-Grade/dp/1425808050/ref=sr_1_1?crid=J9XYTOXWEVBY&keywords=180+days+of+2nd+grade&qid=1666568543&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIzLjc5IiwicXNhIjoiMy43NiIsInFzcCI6IjMuNTkifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=180+days+of+2nd+grade%2Caps%2C219&sr=8-1
• Spelling and word study: https://www.amazon.com/Days-Spelling-Word-Study-Grade/dp/1425833101/ref=sr_1_8?crid=J9XYTOXWEVBY&keywords=180+days+of+2nd+grade&qid=1666568606&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIzLjc5IiwicXNhIjoiMy43NiIsInFzcCI6IjMuNTkifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=180+days+of+2nd+grade%2Caps%2C219&sr=8-8

3. A list of sight words we have learned this year can be found on our class website and is updated weekly. Any help making sure your student knows these will support their reading skills.
4. I am working to add more resources to our class website with things we have been learning in the classroom. I will let you all know when I have finished uploading everything.
5. As I mentioned during conferences, zearn.org and esparklearning.com are excellent websites students can log onto at home for more practice. Student’s usernames and passwords can be found in their take home folders.
6. Lastly, students are bringing home two old math workbooks in their bookbags tomorrow. Please have your student take these out and keep them at home as they will no longer need them at school!

October 13, 2022

1. There is no school for students tomorrow, Friday, October 14^th.
2. Students will still have both math and reading homework due next Friday on the half day.
3. Next week we will hold Quarter 1 parent-teacher conferences! Below you will find the link to sign up for your conference. In person conferences will be held on Thursday, October 20^th from 1:00-3:00pm. Phone conferences will be held on Friday, October 21^st from 1:00-3:00pm. Conferences will be 10 minutes long so we can fit every family in. Please be sure to pay attention to which kind of conference you are signing up for since there are two kinds of conference options this year. If you sign up for a phone conference, please list the phone number I should call on that day.  
4. Conference days will be half days for students and students will need to be picked up no later than 12:00pm. There will be no afterschool on these days so please make sure your student knows how they will be getting home.
5. Our website has been updated with what we will be learning next week.

October 5, 2022

1. There is no school next Friday, October 14^th.
2. Since next week is a four-day week, homework will be due on Thursday instead of Friday.
3. Below you will find the link to Quarter 1 conferences. In person conferences will be held on Thursday, October 20^th from 1:00-3:00pm. Phone conferences will be held on Friday, October 21^st from 1:00-3:00pm. Conferences will be 10 minutes long so we can fit every family in. Please be sure to pay attention to which kind of conference you are signing up for since there are two kinds of conference options this year. If you sign up for a phone conference, please list the phone number I should call on that day.  
4. Conference days will be half days for students and students will need to be picked up no later than 12:00pm. There will be no afterschool on these days so please make sure your student knows how they will be getting home.

September 30, 2022

1. If you have not filled out the quick one-question survey about Quarter 1 conferences, please do so by Monday morning.
2. Conference sign-ups will be sent out early next week. Conferences will be ten minutes long and will be held on October 20^th and 21^st, from 1:00-3:00pm.
3. All popcorn and cookie fundraiser sales must be turned in by this Monday, October 3rd.

September 25, 2022

1. Students brought home school picture order forms in their take home folders on Friday.
2. EVERY student has turn in both their math and reading homework the past two weeks! Please encourage your student to keep up the great work 😊
3. Quarter 1 conferences will be held in person and over the phone in just a few short weeks. Conferences will be ten minutes long and will be held on October 20^th and 21^st, from 1:00-3:00pm. To get an idea of how many spots our class will need for each option, please fill out the one question survey through the following link https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=yxC6xQnpFEqFmf8vyE-qH0mu4P3VcbtFrVRxpnaTkCZUMExGQlJWQkgxWllDSldOSkUzVVdOQUw3OS4u I will review responses on Friday this week and conferences sign ups will be sent in next week’s Camp News with more information.

September 16, 2022

1. Students brought home packets about the schoolwide popcorn and cookies fundraiser in their folders today. Please see the packet for more information.
2. Our class will be using a website called www.zearn.org this year to practice our math content. Student’s usernames and passwords can be found in their folders for extra practice at home. As soon as I get our reading website set up, I will also share that login information with families.
3. Everyone did a great job turning in their homework this week! We will continue with one reading and one math worksheet sent home on Monday for homework next week. Homework will be due on Friday.

September 12, 2022

1. Students will be bringing home both math and reading homework this week. There will be one math and one reading worksheet in their take home folders. There will also be a “homework helper” sheet for math as a guide for parents to help students at home. Homework will be due on Fridays and will not be accepted after three days. Students may leave their homework in their homework “sleeve” of their folder, and we will collect it on Fridays.
2. We will be starting science content this week and will continue with it for the rest of the quarter.
3. Our website has been updated with what we will be learning this week.

September 1, 2022

1. Tomorrow, Friday, September 2^nd is a half day of school. Please be sure that your student knows how they are getting home from school that day. There will be no afterschool care on these days and students need to be picked up no later than 12:00pm.
2. There will be no lunch at school tomorrow! (I forgot about the half day when I sent my email last night – sorry!)
3. There will be no school on Monday, September 5^th in observance of Labor Day.
4. Picture day for our class will be on Wednesday, September 7^th. Students will not have time to change clothes or shoes following pictures so please plan accordingly. Picture forms will be sent home in folders tomorrow and will need to be sent back by Wednesday morning at 9:00 if you would like to choose your student’s background color.
5. Homework will start the week of September 12^th.
6. Our website has been updated with what we will be learning next week.
7. Our new assistant, Mrs. Fleming, will start with us next Thursday!

August 26, 2022

1. I made a mistake and thought that families already received their PowerSchool login information in back-to-school packets. However, I learned yesterday that they had not been sent home in those packets. Your student brought home a letter today in their folder with PowerSchool login information on it!
2. Next Friday, September 2^nd is a half day of school. Please be sure that your student knows how they are getting home from school that day. There will be no afterschool care on these days and students need to be picked up no later than 12:00pm.
3. There will be no school on Monday, September 5^th in observance of Labor Day.
4. Picture day for our class will be on Wednesday, September 7^th. Students will not have time to change clothes or shoes following pictures so please plan accordingly.
5. Our class website has been updated and includes the sight words we covered in class this week and what we will be learning next week. Please continue to check our website each week for updates.
6. If your student is feeling unwell or has any of the following symptoms, sore throat, stuffy/runny nose, coughing, fever, upset stomach, etc., please keep them home. We had many friends sick this week with the “back to school crud” and we want everyone to stay as healthy as possible!
7. Our new assistant, Mrs. Fleming, will start with our class the week after Labor Day.

August 22, 2022

1. Homework will start after Labor Day. This will include one reading worksheet, one math worksheet and a reading log. Homework will be sent home in take home folders.
2. I will have graded work sent home this Friday in take home folders. Please remember that families can check grades on PowerSchool. Information on how to set this up came home in student’s back to school packets. I do not have access to families log in information or passwords.
3. Students are only allowed to have water in the classroom and may enjoy flavored drinks and juice boxes with their lunch. If you send a regular plastic water bottle with your student to school, PLEASE write their name on it. Many water bottles are getting mixed up at recess because they look alike.
4. Our website has been updated with what we are learning this week.

August 14, 2022

1. Our PE day is on Tuesdays this year. Please make sure your student wears tennis shoes on this day.
2. Our class helped put together their take home folders this week. Please be sure to check these nightly since this is how we communicate about student behavior in our classroom. Folders should come back to school daily so any paperwork can be sent home in them.
3. We will start math and reading content this week. I have updated our website with what we will be learning. We will also focus on social studies for the first half of the quarter and will switch to science after progress reports. We will start phonics work next week. https://www.rivermill-academy.org/staff/elementary_school/annie_barner 
4. Our class wish list for this year can be found at this link. https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3DFMKQOO4BVME?ref_=wl_share
5. Student back to school packets are due as soon as possible. Please make sure to also turn in the green student information sheet from open house this week.

July 2022

1. We will hold a floating open house on Wednesday, August 10 from 9:00am to 12:00pm. This will not be a regular school day for students. Instead, parents and students will have the opportunity to meet their teachers and visit classrooms. You may bring your student's school supplies on this day and drop them off in our classroom. I look forward to meeting you and your student soon!