Week of December 21st:
Happy Holidays!!!!
Polar Express PJ Party is tomorrow. Come dressed in your favorite pajamas. We will be having fun participating in activities centered around the book The Polar Express. The students will watch the movie and enjoy snacks in the afternoon. Please make sure that you have signed the permission slip so that your child can participate in tomorrow's festivities. If you have not turned in or have lost the permission slip then a handwritten note giving your child permission to participate will work.
Mrs. Hull's homeroom has two parent volunteers to bring in popcorn and drinks. Is there another parent from my homeroom that would like to donate a treat to be enjoyed during our movie? If so then please email me.
Winter Break begins Wednesday, December 23rd. We hope everyone has a safe and happy break.
Reminder: Character Book Reports are due January 5th. Please make sure you have all of the directions. If you have misplaced something then please let me know tomorrow so you will have it over the break.
Monday, December 21, 2015
Monday, December 14, 2015
Week of December 14:
Wednesday: Winter Concert starting at 9:00.
Friday: Ugly Sweater Day
Tuesday December 22nd: Polar Express Day. On this day the students will wear their PJs, enjoy a great book and even get to watch the movie in the afternoon. We will also enjoy crafts, games, and snacks. There will be a permission slip going home this week so please make sure it is signed and returned so that your child can participate. Please contact your child's teacher if you would like to donate food or craft items or are able to come and volunteer that day. Please note that only parents who are fingerprinted are allowed to volunteer in the classroom.
Wednesday, December 23rd: School Closed for Winter Break
We are beginning our Box Top Snow Ball Fight when we return from winter break. Each classroom door will be decorated with a winter theme. Turning in Box Tops will earn our classroom snowballs. 5 Box Tops=1 snowball, 10 Box Tops=3 snowballs, 25 Box Tops=8 snowballs. At the end of the month of January we can throw our snowballs at other classrooms. In February we will begin shoveling the Box Tops off of our door. For every 20 Box Tops we earn then we can shovel 1 snowball. The classroom with the least amount of snowballs will win!! Start collecting those Box Tops now!!! We want to earn money for our school and we want one of the 2nd grade classes to win!!!
Wednesday: Winter Concert starting at 9:00.
Friday: Ugly Sweater Day
Tuesday December 22nd: Polar Express Day. On this day the students will wear their PJs, enjoy a great book and even get to watch the movie in the afternoon. We will also enjoy crafts, games, and snacks. There will be a permission slip going home this week so please make sure it is signed and returned so that your child can participate. Please contact your child's teacher if you would like to donate food or craft items or are able to come and volunteer that day. Please note that only parents who are fingerprinted are allowed to volunteer in the classroom.
Wednesday, December 23rd: School Closed for Winter Break
We are beginning our Box Top Snow Ball Fight when we return from winter break. Each classroom door will be decorated with a winter theme. Turning in Box Tops will earn our classroom snowballs. 5 Box Tops=1 snowball, 10 Box Tops=3 snowballs, 25 Box Tops=8 snowballs. At the end of the month of January we can throw our snowballs at other classrooms. In February we will begin shoveling the Box Tops off of our door. For every 20 Box Tops we earn then we can shovel 1 snowball. The classroom with the least amount of snowballs will win!! Start collecting those Box Tops now!!! We want to earn money for our school and we want one of the 2nd grade classes to win!!!
Wednesday, December 9, 2015
Monday, December 7, 2015
Week of December 7th:
2 hour early dismissal on Wednesday, December 9th for teacher professional development.
Wear your Imagine Andrews polo shirt this Friday.
Holiday Winter Concert for grades K-3 is December 9th.
Please check your child's supplies and replenish whatever is needed. We have several students without scissors, glue or crayons. Those students who are out of glue and crayons have already gone through the supplies they have here at school.
Updated STAR data has gone home with the students. Parents please review the current data and return the form signed to your child's teacher.
2 hour early dismissal on Wednesday, December 9th for teacher professional development.
Wear your Imagine Andrews polo shirt this Friday.
Holiday Winter Concert for grades K-3 is December 9th.
Please check your child's supplies and replenish whatever is needed. We have several students without scissors, glue or crayons. Those students who are out of glue and crayons have already gone through the supplies they have here at school.
Updated STAR data has gone home with the students. Parents please review the current data and return the form signed to your child's teacher.
Monday, November 30, 2015
Week of November 30th:
If you haven't already turned in your popcorn fundraiser money then please do so by Wednesday, December 2nd.
If you ordered school pictures and have not received them then please email your child's teacher.
Imagine Andrews Spirit Wear This Friday!!!
2 hour early dismissal for students on December 9th for teacher professional development.
Monday, November 23, 2015
Barnes and Noble Bookfair This Saturday!!!
Imagine Andrews bookfair will be held at the Barnes & Noble at Bowie Town Center on Saturday November 28th. Just simply present the bookfair flyer at the time of purchase and a percentage of the sale will go to our school!! Can't make it to the store? Order online from 11/27/2015 to 12/3/2015 and enter the Bookfair ID 11677614 at checkout.
Jump Rope for the Heart!!! Envelopes with donations are due December 15th. Help us achieve the school wide goal of $2500.
Hope everyone has a happy Thanksgiving!!
Imagine Andrews bookfair will be held at the Barnes & Noble at Bowie Town Center on Saturday November 28th. Just simply present the bookfair flyer at the time of purchase and a percentage of the sale will go to our school!! Can't make it to the store? Order online from 11/27/2015 to 12/3/2015 and enter the Bookfair ID 11677614 at checkout.
Jump Rope for the Heart!!! Envelopes with donations are due December 15th. Help us achieve the school wide goal of $2500.
Hope everyone has a happy Thanksgiving!!
Monday, November 16, 2015
Tuesday, November 3, 2015
Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held Wednesday, November 12th. About half of the conference spaces are already filled. Use the link below to sign up for your conference.
We're using VolunteerSpot (the leading online signup and reminder tool) to organize our upcoming activity. Please sign up for 2nd Grade Parent-Teacher Conference!
Here's how it works in 3 easy steps:
1. Click this link to go to our invitation page on VolunteerSpot: http://vols.pt/7iboy7
2. Enter your email address: (You will NOT need to register an account on VolunteerSpot)
3. Sign up! Choose your spots - VolunteerSpot will send you an automated confirmation and reminders. Easy!
Note: VolunteerSpot does not share your email address with anyone. If you prefer not to use your email address, please contact me and I can sign you up manually.
We are running low on dry erase markers. Any families willing to donate some to the classroom would be greatly appreciated.
Monday, October 26, 2015
Week of October 26th:
Red Ribbon Week:
Monday: Sign the pledge to stay drug free!
Tuesday: Don't let drugs sneak up on you! Wear your favorite sneakers!
Wednesday: In the Red: Wear red t-shirts.
Thursday: My future is too bright! Wear sunglasses today!
Friday:
Character Parade: Students may dress as their favorite book character. Students must bring in the book. No masks or weapons with the costumes. It is also a 2 hour early dismissal for students.
Monday: School is closed for students.
Parent Teacher Conferences: Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on November 11th. Please follow the directions below to sign-up for a conference time. These times will go fast. If you need another date then please email your child's teacher to arrange a conference time.
We're using VolunteerSpot (the leading online signup and reminder tool) to organize our upcoming activity.
Please sign up for 2nd Grade Parent-Teacher Conference!
Here's how it works in 3 easy steps:
1. Click this link to go to our invitation page on VolunteerSpot: http://vols.pt/7iboy7
2. Enter your email address: (You will NOT need to register an account on VolunteerSpot)
3. Sign up! Choose your spots - VolunteerSpot will send you an automated confirmation and reminders. Easy!
Note: VolunteerSpot does not share your email address with anyone. If you prefer not to use your email address, please contact me and I can sign you up manually.
Scholastic Book Orders: Thank you to the families that have ordered books from Scholastic! Just a reminder, please order the books by using the online code. This will allow you to pay online. We are not accepting cash or checks.
Red Ribbon Week:
Monday: Sign the pledge to stay drug free!
Tuesday: Don't let drugs sneak up on you! Wear your favorite sneakers!
Wednesday: In the Red: Wear red t-shirts.
Thursday: My future is too bright! Wear sunglasses today!
Friday:
Character Parade: Students may dress as their favorite book character. Students must bring in the book. No masks or weapons with the costumes. It is also a 2 hour early dismissal for students.
Monday: School is closed for students.
Parent Teacher Conferences: Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on November 11th. Please follow the directions below to sign-up for a conference time. These times will go fast. If you need another date then please email your child's teacher to arrange a conference time.
We're using VolunteerSpot (the leading online signup and reminder tool) to organize our upcoming activity.
Please sign up for 2nd Grade Parent-Teacher Conference!
Here's how it works in 3 easy steps:
1. Click this link to go to our invitation page on VolunteerSpot: http://vols.pt/7iboy7
2. Enter your email address: (You will NOT need to register an account on VolunteerSpot)
3. Sign up! Choose your spots - VolunteerSpot will send you an automated confirmation and reminders. Easy!
Note: VolunteerSpot does not share your email address with anyone. If you prefer not to use your email address, please contact me and I can sign you up manually.
Scholastic Book Orders: Thank you to the families that have ordered books from Scholastic! Just a reminder, please order the books by using the online code. This will allow you to pay online. We are not accepting cash or checks.
Thursday, October 22, 2015
Week of September 19th:
Jeans Day Tommorrow: As a school fundraiser, students can pay $1 to wear jeans with their spirit wear
Middle School Dance: Middle School is having a dance 5-7 tomorrow evening. We still need parents to chaperone. If you are available to help then please contact Mrs. Hull or Mrs. Helms.
Picture Day Monday, October 26th
Two Hour Early Dismissal on Friday, October 30th.
Jeans Day Tommorrow: As a school fundraiser, students can pay $1 to wear jeans with their spirit wear
Middle School Dance: Middle School is having a dance 5-7 tomorrow evening. We still need parents to chaperone. If you are available to help then please contact Mrs. Hull or Mrs. Helms.
Picture Day Monday, October 26th
Two Hour Early Dismissal on Friday, October 30th.
Monday, October 12, 2015
Week of September 19:
We have a missing sweater. Can everyone please check to see if they have a sweater with someone else's name? Also, please make sure that all belongings are labeled with your child's name.
Field trip money and permission slips are due tomorrow. We already have enough chaperones to fill the bus. Any parents who are fingerprinted are more than welcome to chaperone but they will have to provide their own transportation.
School Closed on Friday
Scholastic Book Orders are due this Friday.
Picture Day is Monday, October 26th!
We have a missing sweater. Can everyone please check to see if they have a sweater with someone else's name? Also, please make sure that all belongings are labeled with your child's name.
Field trip money and permission slips are due tomorrow. We already have enough chaperones to fill the bus. Any parents who are fingerprinted are more than welcome to chaperone but they will have to provide their own transportation.
School Closed on Friday
Scholastic Book Orders are due this Friday.
Picture Day is Monday, October 26th!
Monday, October 5, 2015
Week of October 5th:
Please make sure that you are emptying green folders every night. The only item that should be brought back to school is homework that needs to be turned in. Also, yellow folders need to be emptied and brought back the following day.
Chick-Fila Spirit Night This Wednesday!!!! We hope that everyone can come have a bite to eat and support our school. A portion of every order will go to our school as long as you present the flyer. Every student has had several flyers go home in their yellow folders. Please make sure you bring it with you because there will not be flyers at the location. Thank you in advance for your support.
Parent Volunteers:
Week of October 12th we need 1-2 creative parent volunteers per classroom to decorate the 2nd grade doors for Red Ribbon Week. Our doors need to be October 19th for judging. Please email your child's homeroom teacher if you are able to volunteer.
October 30th is Character Dress-Up Day!! Start thinking of your favorite book character!! Remember that you must bring in the book
Scholastic Book Order catalogs went home for October. Book orders should be placed online by October 16th. Use code 2CA6Z if you are in Mrs. Hull's homeroom and P99XW if you are in Mrs. Cummings's homeroom.
Please make sure that you are emptying green folders every night. The only item that should be brought back to school is homework that needs to be turned in. Also, yellow folders need to be emptied and brought back the following day.
Chick-Fila Spirit Night This Wednesday!!!! We hope that everyone can come have a bite to eat and support our school. A portion of every order will go to our school as long as you present the flyer. Every student has had several flyers go home in their yellow folders. Please make sure you bring it with you because there will not be flyers at the location. Thank you in advance for your support.
Parent Volunteers:
Week of October 12th we need 1-2 creative parent volunteers per classroom to decorate the 2nd grade doors for Red Ribbon Week. Our doors need to be October 19th for judging. Please email your child's homeroom teacher if you are able to volunteer.
October 30th is Character Dress-Up Day!! Start thinking of your favorite book character!! Remember that you must bring in the book
Scholastic Book Order catalogs went home for October. Book orders should be placed online by October 16th. Use code 2CA6Z if you are in Mrs. Hull's homeroom and P99XW if you are in Mrs. Cummings's homeroom.
Wednesday, September 30, 2015
Yay!!! I am finally able to log into the blog. We love technology when it works for us. Here are some reminders for the week.
Thursday, October 1st is PINK OUT DAY for breast cancer awareness. If you can, wear a pink shirt and uniform bottoms.
Friday, October 2nd: Schools are closed for professional development.
All STAR assessments are done. We sent home information regarding your child's performance on the assessment. It went home in their yellow folders yesterday. Please go over this information with your child and let us know if you have any questions.
This week in reading we are working on...
*Asking and answering questions about the text
*Writing personal narratives
*Using commas in writing
*Continents and Oceans
Monday, September 21, 2015
Week of September 21-25:
Wednesday: Reading Star Test will be administered on September 23. Mrs. Hull's homeroom is 9:50-10:20 and Mrs. Cummings's homeroom is 1:20-1:50.
Spelling test is Tuesday. Only those students who did not receive a 100% on the pretest are required to take the spelling test. A list of words went home with the students last Tuesday to study. Spelling City is also up and running. Log on to www.spellingcity.com/hull2ndgrade/ . Our spelling list is on the website and students can play games and activities with our spelling words to practice. Spelling City also has an app for your smart phones and tablets.
This week in Reading the students will be finishing up the unit on Author's Purpose and Collective Nouns. A collective noun is a word for a group of people, animals or things. The Collective noun test will be given on Wednesday. The students have collective noun flash cards that they should be studying. These are the collective nouns that we are focusing on and also the ones that will be on the test. This is also a fun website to with collective noun games to play: http://www.turtlediary.com/grade-3-games/ela-games/collective-nouns.html
During our Unit on Author's Purpose, the students have been focusing on why the author writes the text. The students have been taught that authors write to either persuade, inform or entertain. The students will be given the author's purpose test on Friday, September 5th.
Wednesday: Reading Star Test will be administered on September 23. Mrs. Hull's homeroom is 9:50-10:20 and Mrs. Cummings's homeroom is 1:20-1:50.
Spelling test is Tuesday. Only those students who did not receive a 100% on the pretest are required to take the spelling test. A list of words went home with the students last Tuesday to study. Spelling City is also up and running. Log on to www.spellingcity.com/hull2ndgrade/ . Our spelling list is on the website and students can play games and activities with our spelling words to practice. Spelling City also has an app for your smart phones and tablets.
This week in Reading the students will be finishing up the unit on Author's Purpose and Collective Nouns. A collective noun is a word for a group of people, animals or things. The Collective noun test will be given on Wednesday. The students have collective noun flash cards that they should be studying. These are the collective nouns that we are focusing on and also the ones that will be on the test. This is also a fun website to with collective noun games to play: http://www.turtlediary.com/grade-3-games/ela-games/collective-nouns.html
During our Unit on Author's Purpose, the students have been focusing on why the author writes the text. The students have been taught that authors write to either persuade, inform or entertain. The students will be given the author's purpose test on Friday, September 5th.
Thursday, September 17, 2015
Tuesday, September 15, 2015
Week of September 15:
STAR testing will be this week. We do not have the specific days and times that the students will be testing. We will update you as soon as we know. Math Star Test will be given today, September 16th. Reading STAR test will be given Wednesday September 23rd.
Imagine Spirit Wear!!! Students are allowed to wear Imagine Andrews shirts this Friday!!
Andrews Air Show Field Trip is this Friday. Permission slips went out yesterday. The cost of the trip is $4. The air show can be loud. Please send in ear plugs with your child if you feel that they will be sensitive. We also recommend bringing a water bottle. The bus will leave between 9:30 and 10:00 and return between 2:00-2:30. We highly recommend that students bring a bag lunch but if your child needs to pack a lunch then please indicate so on the permission slip. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.
STAR testing will be this week. We do not have the specific days and times that the students will be testing. We will update you as soon as we know. Math Star Test will be given today, September 16th. Reading STAR test will be given Wednesday September 23rd.
Imagine Spirit Wear!!! Students are allowed to wear Imagine Andrews shirts this Friday!!
Andrews Air Show Field Trip is this Friday. Permission slips went out yesterday. The cost of the trip is $4. The air show can be loud. Please send in ear plugs with your child if you feel that they will be sensitive. We also recommend bringing a water bottle. The bus will leave between 9:30 and 10:00 and return between 2:00-2:30. We highly recommend that students bring a bag lunch but if your child needs to pack a lunch then please indicate so on the permission slip. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask.
Wednesday, September 9, 2015
Week of September 8th:
Back to School Night September 10th!!!!! We hope to see everyone there!
School Closed on Monday September 14th
Bring in those Box Tops! We are currently collecting box tops for the month of September so keep collecting them.
STAR Assessment: The STAR assessment that was scheduled for last week was postponed to next week. We will post the testing schedule next week for the days and times that our second graders will be testing.
Back to School Night September 10th!!!!! We hope to see everyone there!
School Closed on Monday September 14th
Bring in those Box Tops! We are currently collecting box tops for the month of September so keep collecting them.
STAR Assessment: The STAR assessment that was scheduled for last week was postponed to next week. We will post the testing schedule next week for the days and times that our second graders will be testing.
Monday, August 31, 2015
Week of August 31-September 4:
Star Assessment This Week:
Wednesday: Math STAR Assessment for 2nd Grade
Friday: Reading STAR Assessment for 2nd Grade
Wear your Favorite College or Armed Forces Shirt on Friday!! Students must wear uniform pants.
Homework will begin this week. Math homework starts tonight. Reading homework and reading logs will begin tomorrow. Please remember that decorated writing journals are due on Wednesday. Please check agendas and the homework tab on the blog for the assigned homework.
Students are responsible each day for bringing back all of their school supplies in their pencil pouch. Each student is to have scissors, glue stick, crayons, eraser, and 4 pencils. We are already having students coming into school without their supplies. Please ensure that the students are not taking their supplies out of their backpacks at home. Thank you for your support!!
Agendas: Agendas are for sale for $6. We encourage all students to have them.
Shooting Star: If your child comes home with purple on their behavior calendar then he/ she has earned a shooting star!!!! Keep aiming for the stars scholars.
Star Assessment This Week:
Wednesday: Math STAR Assessment for 2nd Grade
Friday: Reading STAR Assessment for 2nd Grade
Wear your Favorite College or Armed Forces Shirt on Friday!! Students must wear uniform pants.
Homework will begin this week. Math homework starts tonight. Reading homework and reading logs will begin tomorrow. Please remember that decorated writing journals are due on Wednesday. Please check agendas and the homework tab on the blog for the assigned homework.
Students are responsible each day for bringing back all of their school supplies in their pencil pouch. Each student is to have scissors, glue stick, crayons, eraser, and 4 pencils. We are already having students coming into school without their supplies. Please ensure that the students are not taking their supplies out of their backpacks at home. Thank you for your support!!
Agendas: Agendas are for sale for $6. We encourage all students to have them.
Shooting Star: If your child comes home with purple on their behavior calendar then he/ she has earned a shooting star!!!! Keep aiming for the stars scholars.
Wednesday, August 26, 2015
FYI
Yellow Monday Folders:
This second grade year is off to a fantastic start!! We are so excited for all the possibilities this year!
Agenda Books:
Agenda Books are on sale for $6. Several students have already purchased them. We really encourage all second graders to have an agenda book. This is a great tool for our students to stay organized and communication between school and home.
Agenda Books are on sale for $6. Several students have already purchased them. We really encourage all second graders to have an agenda book. This is a great tool for our students to stay organized and communication between school and home.
Yellow Monday Folders:
Yellow Monday Folders went home with the students last night. These folders will go home with the children on the first day of the week and need to be returned the next day. The folder will be used to send home any information for families and forms that need to filled out. We will also use these folders to send home graded work. Any forms that need to be returned to school should be sent back in their yellow folder the following day.
Classroom Supplies:
Great job bringing in school supplies!! Just a reminder for some families that still need to purchase some things:
- Each student needs 5 composition notebooks. (3 for Reading and 2 for Math)
- Green Folder: Every student needs a green homework folder. This folder is sent home every night with their homework and must be brought back every day with completed homework.
- Red Folder: Every student needs 2 plastic red folders to keep at school. This folder is used for classwork assignments and projects that they are working on in class.
Box Tops:
We are collecting Box Tops. A form was sent home with the students to collect and attach the box tops. The school has a competition each month. The class with the most box tops wins so keep them coming.
Thursday, August 20, 2015
Welcome to 2nd Grade Imagine Scholars!!! We are so excited to meet each one of you!! It is going to be a great year!
Click Here to find the second grade 2015-16 school supply list.
Below you will find a list of the students in their homeroom.
Mrs. Hull's Homeroom Scholars
Leila B.
Chloe B.
Faith B.
Emalee D.
Tia F.
Colin F.
Bryce G.
Abigail G.
Carolyn H.
Amya H.
Kalaya J.
Michael J.
Jolie J.
Brenden K.
Makiya L.
Jada M.
Jacob N.
Dominic P.
Jakob P.
Ayden P.
Jada R.
Sebe R.
Melody R.
Kayla U.
Nenijah W.
Morgan W.
O'Maya W.
Mrs. Cummings' Homeroom Scholars
Lafrance B.
Malik B.
Brooklyn C.
Shaniyah C.
Jeremiah C.
Aiyana C.
Layla C.
M'Kai D.
Jordan H.
Timothy H.
Kennedy H.
Janessa J.
Morgan J.
Darnell J.
Tenaya K.
Melvin L.
Charles M.
Annelise O.
Sydney O.
Isaac P.
Xavier P.
Andrea R.
Sara T.
Tristan T.
Ava W.
Mariah W.
Tamunopriye W.
Click Here to find the second grade 2015-16 school supply list.
Below you will find a list of the students in their homeroom.
Mrs. Hull's Homeroom Scholars
Leila B.
Chloe B.
Faith B.
Emalee D.
Tia F.
Colin F.
Bryce G.
Abigail G.
Carolyn H.
Amya H.
Kalaya J.
Michael J.
Jolie J.
Brenden K.
Makiya L.
Jada M.
Jacob N.
Dominic P.
Jakob P.
Ayden P.
Jada R.
Sebe R.
Melody R.
Kayla U.
Nenijah W.
Morgan W.
O'Maya W.
Mrs. Cummings' Homeroom Scholars
Lafrance B.
Malik B.
Brooklyn C.
Shaniyah C.
Jeremiah C.
Aiyana C.
Layla C.
M'Kai D.
Jordan H.
Timothy H.
Kennedy H.
Janessa J.
Morgan J.
Darnell J.
Tenaya K.
Melvin L.
Charles M.
Annelise O.
Sydney O.
Isaac P.
Xavier P.
Andrea R.
Sara T.
Tristan T.
Ava W.
Mariah W.
Tamunopriye W.
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