Monday Memo (Tuesday Edition) 5/29/18

Well, London was absolutely amazing.  My nephew’s wedding and all the related events were so joyful.  It was a special experience to be on this huge trip with my parents and brothers, and my nephew is very happy and has found a loving and hilarious British husband.  Cheers to young love! 

Graeme and Richie (my nephew) enter the reception.

Me, my mom, and my dad.  Please note our fascinators.

Hope to see you Thursday morning from 8:30-9 for our Open House!  In addition to viewing your child’s excellent work, our class will regale you with a little performance for your entertainment.

Thank you so much for chaperoning the class trip to the North End.  By all accounts, it was a marvelous time.  I’m also so grateful to Ginette Coffey, Gretchen Knox, MaryAnn O’Loughlin, Deborah Niles, and Julie Pond for all they did in my absence to make it a great day.

Just a reminder that this Wednesday is, in fact, early release.  Your child will be dismissed at 2:15.  

Have a great night.  Thank you for all of your support.

Miriam

Field Trip

Good morning!

Field Trip

The students are getting very excited for our field trip to the North End.  It is always a special day, and the weather looks like it will be beautiful!  I'm sorry to inform you that I have to miss this field trip to attend my nephew's wedding in London.  I am beyond thrilled about going to London for this joyous event, but of course I hate to miss this trip.  Fortunately, Ms. Ginette Coffey, the special educator who often works in our classroom, will be my substitute that day.  She has been on the trip before with the second grade at Claypit, and she knows all the students in my class well.  Gretchen Knox, the second grade teacher from next door, will also be on the bus.

If you are chaperoning, I really appreciate your time and willingness to help.  I will email you the information packet on Wednesday.  On Friday, Ms. Coffey will give you an envelope with a paper copy of the packet, your list of students, and the cash for each student.  If you are meeting us in Boston, Ms. Coffey will give you your envelope then.

Mystery Reader

We loved having Mr. Galizio read to us on Friday!  Mystery Reader has been such a special time for us this year.  I think it is everyone's favorite part of the week.

Don't forget!  Open House Thursday, May 31 8:30-9!

Have a great week!

Miriam

Monday Memo 5/14/18

I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend with your family.

Thank You

I received a beautiful arrangement from the class on Thursday for Teacher Appreciation Week.  It was so lovely and unexpected!   Thank you so much.

Community Worker Interview

We had lots of fun sharing the interviews this week.

Field Trip

Thank you for returning the permission slip by Friday.  Please consider joining us.

Open House

You will be receiving an invitation this week for our Second Grade Celebration!  Hope you can join us on Thursday, May 31, from 8:30-9.

Math

We are working on three digit addition and subtraction.  This is an example of how we are teaching this:

Mystery Reader

Thank you to Siobhan Anglin, Friday's Mystery Reader.  There are still a few openings.  If your child hasn't had a family member be a Mystery Reader this year, please consider signing up here.  If you can't do the time listed, I can arrange another time.

Have a great week!

Miriam

Monday Memo 5/7/18

Good morning!

Field Trip

The permission slip will be sent home this week.  Please be on the lookout for it!  I've heard from many people who would like to be chaperones.  You are ALL invited, so please try to clear your schedule for Friday, May 25.

Mystery Reader

Mr. Conroy and proud granddaughter Maddie

Thank you to Maddie's grandfather Mr. Conroy for being our Mystery Reader.  He was awesome and reminded me of my first principal, the legendary John Talbot.  Mr. Conroy is a former teacher and school administrator himself, and he generously gave us a copy of his read aloud:  Rescue and Jessica: A Life-Changing Friendship.  This is a great memoir by Boston Marathon bombing survivor Jessica Kensky, who persevered through incredible adversity with the help of her rescue dog--who is named Rescue! 

Nature Scavenger Hunt with Buddies

Interview

Thank you for helping your child facilitate the interview process.  We are excited to hear of the many different jobs in our community and beyond.
 

Grace Lin

It was so exciting to have Grace Lin at Happy Hollow on Friday!  She spoke a lot about Year of the Dog, her autobiographical novel which we are about half-way through.  It was touching to hear about Grace's experience being the only Asian student in her school, and how she longed to see herself reflected in the books she loved to read.  It is our hope that the Happy Hollow Community Bookstop becomes a place where children can find themselves reflected in excellent literature.   

Math

We calculated our proceeds from the yard sale, and we decided to donate the money to Buddy Dog.

Have a great week!

Miriam