March seems to have come in like a lamb, but I certainly hope it does not go out like a lion!  We are much too busy to have lion-like weather in second grade! The students are busy practicing their cursive handwriting, addition and subtraction, and, of course, readying themselves for their First Eucharist.

 I wanted to remind all parents of the upcoming events related to the First Eucharist.  The Bread and Juice ceremony is Thursday, March 4 at 6:30 in the church basement.  Please have your child there at 6:15 so we can start promptly at 6:30.  Students should wear church appropriate clothes (no jeans, sweatshirts, sweatpants, etc). 

In addition to Eucharist preparation, the students have been busy gathering their best work to show you at conferences.  If you have any questions about sign-ups, please call me at (319) 233-1720 ext. 245 or email me at dwilliams@cvcatholic.org. 

 I have been busy searching for new web sites for to use at home.  At http://www.spellingcity.com/dwilliams103/ you can find our weekly spelling list as well as online games to help your child study for the upcoming test.  Simply click on the title of the current week's story to find the spelling list for the week.  From there, the students can select "Teach Me," "Test Me," or "Play a Game" to practice.  Check back weekly for the new week's words as well as a review of past words. 

As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please let me know.  Click on Meet the Teacher to find my contact information.  I am certainly enjoying my first year at St. Edward's School, and I look forward to seeing everyone at conferences!

Hello again!  Can you believe it is 2010?  I hope everyone had a safe and enjoyable Christmas and New Year.  As always, once I check something off my list, I begin looking ahead. 

The next few months will be an exciting time for your children.  We will begin preparing for First Communion as soon as we are back in school.  The first parent meeting will be Thursday, January 14, at 6:30 p.m. in the Church Proper.  Be sure to check back to the Sacramental Bulletin page for all the dates and times.

I have been busy updating my Web site and would like to mention two new things to check out.  My weekly spelling list page will include the words your child will need to know by the end of the week.  The photo album will be updated throughout the semester to include things we are doing in the classroom.  You will find the link to these pages in the navigation bar at the top of this page.

Congratulations to everyone in cursive club!  We will begin learning lowercase letters first, and then move on to uppercase letters.  Look for handwriting homework on Mondays, but feel free to practice the letters we've learned anytime!  I will be looking at each letter's slant, shape/form, spacing, and how heavy the letter is written.

 It has been a busy school year so far in room 103!  I have enjoyed getting to know the new second grade students and getting back into the routine for another school year.  

If you look at my upcoming events, you will notice that the rest of September will continue to be a busy time.  Picture Day, Grandparents Day, and the Fall Festival are just around the corner.  However, I want to be sure you notice the Sacramental Parent Meeting on September 23 or 24 in the church hall. This is the first step in an exciting sacramental year for your children, so it is important that you attend.  I hope to see you there!

Hello, everyone!

I can't believe how fast summer has gone!  The next couple weeks will be a busy time for everyone, but I can't wait to see my new class.  As you begin thinking about school, take some time to read your favorite book.  I am looking for some great titles to add to the classroom, and I would love to hear your suggestions.  Some of my favorite books for second graders include the Magic Treehouse series by Mary Pope Osborne.  In this series, two children named Jack and Annie travel around the world, back in time, meeting all kinds of interesting characters.  They have met pirates, dinosaurs, knights, and even mummies!  These kids have been busy!  Stop by your library to find the whole series and other great books for the end of summer!

I hope you all enjoy the last few weeks before school starts, and I can't wait to see you this fall!

Mrs. Williams