Here's Norah!

I can't believe I have been back to work since October and I have not shown you a picture of my sweet baby girl. Here are some other family pics too. Enjoy!

It's beginning to look alot like Christmas!!

Check out some of our writings on the wall. These stories tell about how Ruldolph's nose wasn't red, it was a crazy color. We are currently working on Christmas poetry. Check back soon to see those.

Thanksgiving Feast and Plays

We had a wonderful time feasting with the other 2nd grade classes. The meal was very tasty. We tried cornbread, pumpkin pie, popcorn, lima beans, jerky and cranberries. Thanks to everyone who shared in our feast.

The students did a wonderful job in our Thanksgiving plays...Celebrating Thanksgiving Past and Presetn. One play was the story of Squanto helping the pilgrims learn to live on new land. The other play was one about the foods eaten for Thanksgiving arguing over who was the best.

Thanks to all who came and watched. I hope you enjoyed it.

Fall Book Reports

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Halloween Party

We had a great time at our Halloween Party.  We had four stations:  food, story, dough ghosts, and Halloween safety.  Thanks to those parents who helped send in items and work stations.

Fall Ball

Our room King and Queen won the 2nd grade Prince and Princess at the Fall Ball.  Thanks PTO for a great time.

 Luke and Sydney

 Sydney was a lovely ladybug!

 Can you guess which one is Makenzie?

 Micah is football player.

 Cullen and his buddies on the hay ride

 Cade and Luke are dancing.

Cullen won the First Grade Prince.

School Time Fun

We are enjoying these beautiful fall days on the playground.

Fall Break for the Box Family

Our family was very busy over the break.  We went to Louisville to the Louisville Slugger Museum, Zoo and fun eating places.  We also went to see one of our favorite bands, Kutless back in our hometown.  The boys got autographs and a picture with the band.  I also had another nephew born so we made a trip to meet him. 

Welcome back to school!!

It was great to see all of my students today.  We had a wonderful first day back and I know I have the best 2nd grade class.  Here are a few things to know about for the coming days and weeks.

*  Please be sending in money to vote for our class king and queen for the PTO Fall Ball.  Our class chose Luke and Sydney to represent us.  The class with the most money raised will get an ice cream party and the
the overall winners will be crowned at the Fall Ball this Saturday.
*  Fall Ball is this Saturday from 5 to 7 pm.  There will be a costume contest, haunted hallway, dancing, and food.  Don't miss out on this spooky fun and raising some money for our school.
*  Fall book reports are due October 31st.  Don't wait until the last minute to get started.  Let me know if you need to borrow a fall book.
*  Halloween parties will be on Monday, October 31st at 1:30.  We will have stations that will rotate around.  They are food, craft, Halloween safety, and story.  Look for a note to come home later this week for information and volunteer sign ups.
*  Red Ribbon Week is next week.  Our school is collecting canned food items for donation.  You can begin sending those in anytime.  There will also be dress up days.  Check the newsletter for more information.

From now until Christmas is a very busy time.  Check back often for updates and be sure to check the weekly newsletter to stay on top of things. 

Field Day 2011 - Go Red Team!!!

 Our boys are ready for the 50 yard dash...run fast!!

The softball throw is always fun.

 Gracie and Tyler won the softball throw from our class and are waiting on the championship.

 Go Red girls...kick that ball hard.

 Yasmin is going for Red in the championship.

 Red team in Tug of War...We won!!!  Way to go!

We are ready and listening to Coach for the Baton Relay.

We had cup stack realy, hula hoop rescue, and basketball in the gym.  We won the basketball!  Most importantly, we had a great day, had fun, and showed good sportsmanship.  I am so pround of my Red Team!

We love Ms. Moss!!

Ms. Moss, our student teacher, had her last day with us on May 4.  She did such an amazing job while she was here.  We gave her a going away/graduation celebration with cookies and juice boxes.  We certainly do miss her.   

Our field trip was a blast!!

 Gracie and Beth Ann are so excited to see African Cats.

 After the movie, we went to Gallatin Fire Station.  We learned a lot.

 We had time for a crazy pic!

 Man that gear sure was heavy.  I really appreciate what the firemen do for us each day.

 We all took turns spraying the hose. What fun!

 Evan sprayed the hose up high and got everyone wet including himself.  We had to style his hair.

 What an awesome group of second graders!

My class was great on the trip!

After the firestation, we went to the park for lunch and playtime on the playground.  Unfortunately, Cade fell after being on the playground just a few minutes and broke his arm.  I had to rush him to the hospital and into surgery.  He is doing much better now, but what a field trip!!