Happy Holidays!!!

Polar Express

All Aboard!!!!

This week we will read the story, The Polar Express. We will complete many fun activities to go with the story. On Friday, the students will view the movie and have hot cocoa. The students will also be allowed to wear appropriate pajamas to school Friday.

This should be a very fun and eventful week!! I am very excited to share this story, as well as other holiday stories with the students this week!

Happy Holidays!!!

:)Mrs. Kneeland

Cooking Up Christmas

Cooking Up Christmas Musical

The second grade students will perform the musical "Cooking Up Christmas" on December 8th at 5:30 p.m. after the PTO meeting. I hope that everyone can come and support the students. They are working very hard on their parts and the songs!

:) Mrs. Kneeland

Happy Thanksgiving!

I hope that everyone has a safe and relaxing break

and of course a Happy Thanksgiving!!!

See you on November 28th!

Don't forget to read everyday over the break.

:) Mrs. Kneeland

American Education Week and Children's Book Week

November 14-18, 2011

Tuesday- Students are encouraged to dress as their future career. We hope to see many future doctors, nurses, lawyers, police officers, fire fighters, and teachers on Tuesday!

Thursday- Students can dress as their favorite storybook character. Remember that they must have the book with the character at school! If you need help finding the book for your child please let me know!!

Friday- If the school reads 4,000 books then Mr. Anderson will read a book from the EMC sky bucket!

:) Mrs. Kneeland

Slip Into Reading

Reminder:
Thursday, November 3 from 5:00-7:00, the media center is hosting a reading night. The students may come in their appropriate pajamas and bring their library books. They will be able to read and take Accelerated Reader tests. They will also be serving hot chocolate and cookies.
Hope to see everyone!!
:)Mrs. Kneeland

Reading Tips

It is very important for your child to read every night for at least 20 minutes. The more your child reads the more they will learn! If your child is a struggling reader there are great websites to assist you. The best one that I have found is http://www.readingrockets.org/. This website has a wealth of information to assist you in helping your child become a successful reader!!
:)Mrs. Kneeland

Candy Exchange



We will have a candy exchange on Monday, October 31 @ 2:00. The students may bring candy to hand out to each student in the class. I will provide a bag for the students to bring the candy home.
We have 12 students in our class. Please do NOT send in candy with peanuts!!
Thank You,
:)Mrs. Kneeland

Monday, October 24th @ the Highway 84 McDonalds (inside Clydes gas station)
5:00-8:00 p.m.

Come and support Liberty Elementary!!!

Red Ribbon Week

Red Ribbon Week Activities

Monday, October 24-"I'd Walk a Mile to be Drug Free"

(All LES Cubs will participate in a 1/2 mile walk around the school at 10:00 am)

Tuesday, October 25-"Sock it to Drugs"

(wear your crazy socks)

Wednesday, October 26-"Shade out Drugs"

(wear your sunglasses)

Thursday, October 27-"Put a Cap on Drugs"

(wear your hat and come enjoy the school wide peop rally at 1:00)

Friday, October 28- "Wear Red Day"

(Students are encouraged to wear a red shirt and they MUST WEAR UNIFORM BOTTOMS)





I CARE

This month our "I CARE" trait is Optimism. Optimism is when you expect things to turn out for the best. Earlier this month a green sheet of paper came home with suggested activities to do with your child. Today a yellow sheet will come home for you to complete. Please fill out the paper and return it to the school with your child tomorrow.
There is more information on the Liberty County School System website: http://www.liberty.k12.ga.us/studentservices/parentinvolvement.asp
As always, if you have you any questions please do not hesitate to contact me.
If you have not already signed your child's report card please do so and return it to me.
Have a great week!
:) Mrs. Kneeland

October Events

Students will have October 7th and 10th off for Columbus Day!

We will have our Fall Festival on October 14th from 3:30-5:30. If you can donate gently used or new toys, we would appreciate it. Please do not send toy weapons.
It is always so much fun, I hope everyone can come!!!

On October 17th the students will recieve their report cards.

We will also have a fun raiser at McDonald's Hwy 84 on October 24th. Please come and support our school.

Thank you for your continued support!! I enjoyed every conference! It is so great to get input from you on your child! It makes a huge difference in your child's education when you are involved:)
Thank You:)Mrs. Kneeland

How do the seasons affect the trees?

We took a nature walk this week to see what the trees look like during the summer in Georgia. Here is a picture of our class in front of the trees. Notice how the leaves are green.
 I wonder how they will look next month when we go back to see them in the Fall.

Seasonal Changes

We are now studying seasonal changes in science. The students will learn about how the changes in the seasons affect our lives, plants, and animals.
We began the season of Fall today, which includes the months of September, October, and November. Holidays during the season of Fall are, Columbus Day, Halloween, Veteran's Day and Thanksgiving.
If you have any pictures, magazines, or newspapers you would like to donate for our students to utilize for projects, please send them with your child.
As always, if you have any questions or concerns please contact me at 884-3326 or ekneeland@liberty.k12.ga.us.
:) Mrs. Kneeland

Place Value

We have been working on Place Value in Math. I found a great activity for the students to practice their skills on identifying the place and value of the digits. We are working on identifying the place value to the thousands place. Your child may need some assistance on larger numbers.

http://www.funbrain.com/tens/index.html

Parent-Teacher Conferences

There are letters coming home today with a date and time for a conference. Please make sure that this time is convenient for you and return the slip signed. If it is not a good time for you, please write 2 alternate dates and times on the slip and return.
Thank You!
:)Mrs. Kneeland

Constitution Day Celebration

Our Constitution Day Celebration will ake place Friday, September 16. We hope that you will join us for the program in the gym. Please allow your child to wear their white or blue uniform shirt with uniform bottoms.

Program Schedule:

Kindergarten, First, and Second: 8:45-9:05

Third, Fourth, and Fifth: 9:15-9:35

Open House

ATTENTION:
Mrs. Kneeland's Open House will be CANCELLED on Thursday, September 9, 2011. I will reschedule with conferences starting September 19, 2011. Please contact me if you have any questions.
:) Mrs. Kneeland

REMINDER:
No School September 2nd and 5th.
Have a great weekend!!
:) Mrs. Kneeland

August

We have learned so much the first month of school!!

We have watched water change from a solid (ice), to a liquid (water), and finally evaporate to a gas (water vapor) with Mrs. Ramps' class. The class has also finished the unit in Math on graphing. We have learned a lot about each other by completing venn diagrams, bar graphs, pictographs, and tally charts. In reading we are learning how to compare ourselves to stories, compare and contrast stories, and find similarities between stories and the world. We are studying rules, laws, rights, and responsibilities in Social Studies which is helping us to become better citizens at home, in school, and our community!

We have had a great start to our year and I know it is going to continue!

:)Mrs. Kneeland

Welcome Back!

Welcome to Second Grade! My name is Mrs. Kneeland and I am teaching your child this year! I am very excited about our year and seeing your child grow this school year!
I will update our blog as we learn new things and create projects!
I hope you enjoy sharing our learning process as much as I do!
:) Mrs. Kneeland