Weekly Updates

June 24- June 26, 2024 

This week in 2E: (Monday= Day 6)

• Phys. Ed - Tuesday, 

• Music- Wednesday

• Library - All Finished for the year. Please return any overdue books!

• Playground - 2E will be playing on the front playground this week. 

Here are the rest of the activities planned for 2E this week:

Monday,June 24

Field Day 

• The Phys. Ed teachers have stations set up with different FUN activities to play outside! If raining, the activities will continue indoors:)

• Bring in a bag to begin taking home extra school supplies and belongings.

Tuesday, June 25

Camping Day!

• Bring in a camping chair, sleeping bag, or any small camping gear and let’s ‘camp’ for the day!

Wednesday, June 26

Last Day of Gr. 2 

• Bring in a bag to take home any extra school supplies and belongings.

• Farewell Assembly for the whole school with a special farewell for the grade twos! 

• Extra recess for all Grade Two students!

• Report card go home

Regarding Shining Waters End-of-Year Field Trip

We beat the heat today… Well, we survived it anyhow!

Everyone seems to be excited for the end-of-year field trip tomorrow!

Here are some details to help you prepare for our big day:

• watch the weather forecast and dress students accordingly.

• apply sunscreen at home before school and also send it with your child.

• take a towel and a bag to put wet clothes in.

• send your child a picnic lunch with lots of snacks!  Feel free to pack fun foods in lieu of canteen purchases if you’d like!

• ensure your child has a full water bottle

• students are to leave valuables and toys at home.

• students will have access to the Splash Pad and waterslides, but not the pool (school policy).

• let us know if your child will be transported to and/or from school by you or another parent.

Lastly, please ensure that your most current contact information is in the office as we will be printing off lists to take with us in case of emergency.  If you have any questions, please reach out!

Mrs. MacKinnon

This week in 2E: (Monday= Day 1)

• Phys. Ed - Monday, Wednesday

• Music-Tuesday, Thursday

• Library - Thursday, June 20

• Playground - 2E will be playing on the back playground this week. 

We are counting down the days until our students are officially 3rd Graders! Here are the activities planned for 2E each day from now until the end of the school year:

Monday, June 17

Eat with Friends Day!

• Bring your snack and lunch to a friend's desk to eat today! 

Tuesday, June 18

Munsch Mania! 

• We will be doing all things Munsch….Robert Munsch that is!

• Bring in your favorite Robert Munsch book if you have one!

Wednesday, June 19

Camping Day!

• Bring in a camping chair, sleeping bag, or any small camping gear and let’s ‘camp’ for the day!

Thursday, June 20

Water Day!

• Bring towel, change of clothes, water gun (please no water balloons or other items that would leave waste outside)

• Students not wanting to get wet can play on the playground:)

Friday, June 21

Shining Waters!

• Bring all your field trip gear and we’ll have a blast!

Monday, June 24

Field Day 

• The Phys. Ed teachers have stations set up with different FUN activities to play outside!

Tuesday, June 25

Munchies and Movie Day!

• Bring in your favorite snack and we’ll enjoy a movie together!

Wednesday, June 26

Last Day of Gr. 2 🙁

• Bring in a bag to take home any extra school supplies and belongings.

June 10- June 14, 2024

This week in 2E: (Monday= Day 2)

• Phys. Ed - Tuesday, Thursday

• Music- Monday, Wednesday, Friday

• Library - Wednesday, June 12

• Playground - 2E will be playing on the front playground this week. 

• Trick Words - whose, won, son, breakfast, head, ready

Dates to Remember:

• June 13, 2024-Home and School will be having their 2nd annual GSP Fun in the Park after school on Thursday, June 13th from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. 

  • There will be face painting, freezies, the Cavendish Fry Truck, and more!

  • All Glen Stewart families are welcome - they will be accepting donations to GSP Home and School.  

• June 14, 2024-Students will have a chance to tour SES on Friday, June 14th in the morning. Students who miss the tour will have an opportunity on the 18th.  

• June 21, 2024- End-of-Year Field Trip to Shining Waters!  

  • Permission forms go home Monday, June 10, please return by June 14th with a $20.00 fee. 

  • A letter highlighting all details is with the permission form. You may keep that at home:)

  • Field trip will go rain or shine

  • Remember to not order school lunches for this day.

June 3 - June 7, 2024

This week in 2E: (Monday= Day 3)

• Phys. Ed - Monday, Wednesday, Friday

• Music-Tuesday, Thursday

• Library - Monday, June 3

• Playground - 2E will be playing on the back playground this week. 

• Trick Words - whose, won, son, breakfast, head, ready

Needed each day: 

• water bottle

• cutlery (lunch orders do not come with cutlery and my stash has been depleted!)

• appropriate outdoor clothing for weather

• extra change of clothes

Homework:

• read and record books nightly

• return books on Monday  

Dates to Remember:

• June 13, 2024-Home and School will be having their 2nd annual GSP Fun in the Park after school on Thursday, June 13th from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.  There will be face painting, freezies, the Cavendish Fry Truck, and more!  All Glen Stewart families are welcome - they will be accepting donations to GSP Home and School.  

• June 14, 2024-Students will have a chance to tour SES on Friday, June 14th. Students who miss the tour will have an opportunity on the 18th.  

• June 21, 2024- End-of-Year Field Trip! 

The grade two classes will be heading to Shining Waters on Friday, June 21st!  We will be going rain or shine!  A permission form will go home soon. Please remember not to order lunches on that day as students will need a packed lunch.

May 27- May 31, 2024

This week in 2E: (Monday= Day 4)

• Phys. Ed -Tuesday, Thursday

• Music- Wednesday, Friday 

• Library -Tuesday, May 28 @ 9am (BOOK FAIR visit)

• Playground - 2E will be playing on the front playground this week. 

• Trick Words - whose, son, one

Needed each day: 

• water bottle

• cutlery (lunch orders do not come with cutlery and my stash has been depleted!)

• appropriate outdoor clothing for weather

• extra change of clothes

Homework:

• Optional Monthly Calendars

• read and record books nightly

• return books on Monday  

• infographic: Reading with Your Child

Dates to Remember:

• May 27, 2024-Orwell Corner!  All pertinent information was sent out in email last Thursday, May 23 and permission slips were sent home on Wednesday. Please send your child in with the form and $2.00 for the bus in the morning if you haven’t already. 

• May 27-May 31, 2024- Book Fair in the Library.  Our class will be going on Tuesday, May 28. Your child can bring in cash, (preferably in a bag/baggie please for ease of money exchange) IF you wish for them to make purchases.

• May 29, 2024- English Grade Two Teachers are receiving Fundations Training. There will be a substitute teacher in this day.

• June 21, 2024- End-of-Year Field Trip! 

The grade two classes will be heading to Shining Waters on Friday, June 21st! There will be no rain date for the field trip this year.  Please email me if you are interested in volunteering, we could use one more chaperone!

May 21-May 24, 2024

This week in 2E: (Tuesday= Day 6)

• Phys. Ed -Wednesday, Friday

• Music- Tuesday, Thursday,

• Library -N/A

• Playground - 2E will be playing on the back playground this week. 

• Trick Words - America, school, thought

Needed each day: 

• water bottle

• cutlery (lunch orders do not come with cutlery and my stash has been depleted!)

• appropriate outdoor clothing for weather (dressing in layers is helpful! Mornings are cool and afternoons warm)

• extra change of clothes

Homework:

• Optional Monthly Calendars

• read and record books nightly

• return books on Monday  

• infographic: Reading with Your Child

Dates to Remember:

• May 27-May 31, 2024- Book Fair in the Library

• May 27, 2024-Orwell Corner! Permission slips for this field trip will go home soon! Students will be traveling by bus to Orwell Corner 

to experience and learn about life in the past on Prince Edward Island. 

• May 29, 2024- English Grade Two Teachers are receiving Fundations Training. There will be a substitute teacher in this day.

• June 21, 2024- End-of-Year Field Trip! 

The grade two classes will be heading to Shining Waters on Friday, June 21st! There will be no rain date for the field trip this year.  

Thank you for showing interest in chaperoning our field trip.  We will be in touch within the next few weeks with further information.  If someone is still interested, please contact me at this point and let me know:)  Thank you!

May 13-17, 2024

This week in 2E: (Monday= Day 1)

• Phys. Ed -Monday, Wednesday, Friday

• Music- Tuesday, Thursday,

• Library -Thursday, May 12

• Playground - 2E will be playing on the front playground this week. 

• Trick Words - America, school, thought

Needed each day: 

• water bottle

• cutlery (lunch orders do not come with cutlery and my stash has been depleted!)

• appropriate outdoor clothing for weather

• extra change of clothes

Homework:

• Optional Monthly Calendars

• read and record books nightly

• return books on Monday  

• infographic: Reading with Your Child

Dates to Remember:

• May 14 and 15, 2024- 2E will be hosting a pre-service teacher from the UPEI Education Program into our classroom for their May

 Observation days!  Ms. Kailey Ryan will be focused on observing all things grade 2 on these two days, as well as getting to know our students. We are excited to meet this future educator!

• May 17, 2024- Students will be walking to the Town of Stratford to recognize Arbor Day through activities and tree planting!

Permission forms will go home Monday, May 13.  Please review, sign, and return so your child can join us on walking to Stratford Town Hall on Friday.

• May 20, 2024- Statutory Holiday (no classes)

• May 27-May 31, 2024- Book Fair in the Library

• May 27, 2024-Orwell Corner! Permission slips for this field trip will go home soon! Students will be traveling by bus to Orwell Corner 

to experience and learn about life in the past on Prince Edward Island. 

• May 29, 2024- English Grade Two Teachers are receiving Fundations Training. There will be a substitute teacher on this day.

• June 21, 2024- End-of-Year Field Trip! 

The grade two classes will be heading to Shining Waters on Friday, June 21st! There will be no rain date for the field trip this year.  

Thank you for showing interest in chaperoning our field trip.  We will be in touch within the next few weeks with further information.  If someone is still interested, please contact me at this point and let me know:)  Thank you!

May 6-12, 2024

This week in 2E: (Monday= Day 2)

• Phys. Ed -Tuesday, Thursday,

• Music-  Monday, Wednesday, Friday

• Library -Wednesday, May 8

• Playground - 2E will be playing on the back playground this week. 

• Trick Words - great, country, away

Needed each day: 

• water bottle

• cutlery (lunch orders do not come with cutlery)

• jacket and any other appropriate clothing for current weather. 

• extra change of clothes

Homework:

• May Homework calendar this month. Feel free to submit past calendars!

• read and record books nightly

• return books on Monday  

• infographic: Reading with Your Child

Dates to Remember:

• May 17, 2024- tree planting with the town of Stratford to recognize Arbor Day.

• May 20, 2024- Statutory Holiday (no classes)

• Friday, June 21st- June Field Trip! 

The grade two classes will be heading to Shining Waters on Friday, June 21st! There will be no rain date for field trips this year. If you are interested in volunteering to chaperone our field trip, please email Vanessa Dunn at: vkdunn@edu.pe.ca. 

April 29-May 2, 2024

This week in 2E: (Monday= Day 4)

• Phys. Ed -Tuesday, Thursday,

• Music-  Monday, Wednesday, Friday

• Library -Monday, April 29

• Playground - 2E will be playing on the front playground this week. 

• Trick Words - father, brother, mother

Needed each day: 

• water bottle

• cutlery (lunch orders do not come with cutlery)

• rain and snow gear

• extra change of clothes

Homework:

• New May Homework calendar will be going home on Tuesday. Feel free to submit past calendars!

• read and record books nightly

• return books on Monday  

• infographic: Reading with Your Child

Dates to Remember:

• May 3, 2024 -Area Association Meetings (no classes)

• May 17, 2024- tree planting with the town of Stratford to recognize Arbor Day.

• May 20, 2024- Statutory Holiday (no classes) 

April 22-26, 2024

This week in 2E: (Monday= Day 5)

• Phys. Ed - Monday, Wednesday, Friday

• Music- Tuesday, Thursday,

• Library -Next week

• Playground - 2E will be playing on the back playground this week. 

• Trick Words - picture, learn, earth

Needed each day: 

• water bottle

• cutlery (lunch orders do not come with cutlery)

• rain and snow gear

• extra change of clothes

Homework:

• no April calendar this month. Feel free to submit past calendars!

• read and record books nightly

• return books on Monday  

• infographic: Reading with Your Child

Dates to Remember:

• Monday, April 22= Earth Day

• Wednesday, April 24= Easter Seals Ambassador Tour Stop 

April 15-18, 2024

This week in 2E: (Monday= Day 1)

• Phys. Ed - Monday, Wednesday

• Music- Tuesday, Thursday,

• Library -Tuesday, April 16

• Playground - 2E will be playing on the front playground this week. 

• Trick Words - world, answer, different

Needed each day: 

• water bottle

• cutlery (lunch orders do not come with cutlery)

• rain and snow gear

• extra change of clothes

Homework:

• no April calendar this month. Feel free to submit past calendars!

• read and record books nightly

• return books on Monday  

• infographic: Reading with Your Child

Dates to Remember:

• Thursday, April 18= Pajama Day in 2E! 

• Friday, April 19= Professional Learning Day for Teachers (no school) 

April 8-12, 2024

This week in 2E: (Monday= Day 2)

• Phys. Ed - Tuesday, Thursday

• Music- Monday, Wednesday, Friday

• Library -Thursday, April 11

• Playground - 2E will be playing on the back playground this week. 

• Trick Words - world, answer, different

Needed each day: 

• water bottle

• cutlery (lunch orders do not come with cutlery)

• rain and snow gear

• extra change of clothes

Homework:

• April homework calendar (optional)

• read and record books nightly

• return books on Monday  

• infographic: Reading with Your Child

Dates to Remember:

• Monday, April 8= PEI schools will dismiss 2 hours early due to the eclipse. 

SOLAR ECLIPSE INFORMATION:

Monday, April 8 will be treated like an “early closure.” I will be following the “early closure plans” submitted by families at the beginning of the school year.  Please let me know if you have made any changes to those plans for this day. The following programs have indicated that they will not be operating on Monday: Kid Hub, Montessori, Chances.
Students will eat their lunch at school earlier than normal, around 11:45 am; the food delivery programs will run as usual. There will not be a second recess on Monday and all buses will be leaving by 12:35pm. 

You can click here to access some solar eclipse stories, games, and activities for kids I included in the Student Portal!

• Thursday, April 11 and Friday, April 12 = Spring Photos

• Friday, April 19= Professional Learning Day for Teachers (no school) 

April 2-5, 2024

This week in 2E: (Tuesday= Day 4)

• Phys. Ed - Wednesday, Friday

• Music-Tuesday, Thursday 

• Library -Tuesday, April 2 (1st day back from March Break)

• Playground - 2E will be playing on the front playground this week. 

• Trick Words - something, night, carry, put

Needed each day: 

• water bottle

• cutlery (lunch orders do not come with cutlery)

• rain and snow gear

• extra change of clothes, including socks

Homework:

• April homework calendar (optional)

• read and record books nightly

• return books on Monday  

• infographic: Reading with Your Child

Dates to Remember:

• Monday, April 8= PEI schools will dismiss 2 hours early due to the eclipse.  I will pass on any information as it comes in regarding this event.

• Thursday, April 11 and Friday, April 12 = Spring Photos

• Friday, April 19= Professional Learning Day for Teachers (no school) 

March 18-21, 2024

This week in 2E: (Monday= Day 6)

• Phys. Ed - Tuesday, Thursday

• Music- Monday, Wednesday

• Library -Tuesday, April 2 (1st day back from March Break)

• Playground - 2E will be playing on the back playground this week. 

• Trick Words - something, night, carry

Theme Week!

• Monday - Green Day / St. Patrick’s Day attire

• Tuesday - Hat day/ Silly Socks

• Wednesday - Colorful Day/ Favorite Color

• Thursday - PJ Day

Needed each day: 

• water bottle

• cutlery (lunch orders do not come with cutlery)

• rain and snow gear

• extra change of clothes, including socks

Homework:

• ⭐Please return Report Card envelopes⭐

• March homework calendar (optional)

• read and record books nightly

• return books on Monday.  

• infographic: Reading with Your Child

Dates to Remember:

• Friday-Monday, March 22-28= March Break (no school)

• Friday, March 29= Statutory Holiday (no school)

• Monday, April 1= Statutory Holiday (no school) 

March 11-15, 2024

This week in 2E: (Monday= Day 1)

• Phys. Ed - Monday, Wednesday, Friday

• Music- Tuesday, Thursday

• Library - Thursday, March 14

• Playground - 2E will be playing on the front playground this week. 

• Trick Words - city, every, family

Needed each day: 

• water bottle

• cutlery (lunch orders do not come with cutlery)

• rain and snow gear

• extra change of clothes, including socks–lots of socks! 😂

Homework:

• March homework calendar (optional)

• read and record books nightly

• return books on Monday.  

• infographic: Reading with Your Child

Dates to Remember:

• Parent/Teacher Conferences: Wrap up Thursday, March 14 evening. If you wish to reschedule your Thursday evening to a timeslot right after school Mon-Thur please let me know asap:)

• Wednesday, March 13= Report Cards go home

• Friday-Monday, March 22-28= March Break (no school)

• Friday, March 29= Statutory Holiday (no school)

• Monday, April 1= Statutory Holiday (no school) 

March 4-7, 2024

This week in 2E: (Monday= Day 4)

• Phys. Ed - Tuesday, Thursday

• Music- Monday, Wednesday, Friday

• Library - Monday, March 4

• Playground - 2E will be playing on the back playground this week. 

• Trick Words - eight, large, change

Needed each day: 

• water bottle

• cutlery (lunch orders do not come with cutlery)

• rain and snow gear

• extra change of clothes, including socks–lots of socks! 😂

Homework:

The March homework calendar will go home this week, this is optional, but of course, encouraged! A reminder to read and record books this week/weekend and to return books on Monday.   iInfographic: Reading with Your Child

Dates to Remember:

• Parent/Teacher Conferences: Information here

• Monday, March 4th is the last day to register for an appointment

• Thursday, March 7 and Friday, March 8 =Parent Teacher Conferences

• Wednesday, March 13= Report Cards go home

• Friday-Monday, March 22-28= March Break (no school)

• Friday, March 29= Statutory Holiday (no school)

• Monday, April 1= Statutory Holiday (no school) 

February 26- March 1

This week in 2E: (Monday, Feb. 26= Day 5)

Phys. Ed - Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Music- Tuesday, Thursday

Library - Next week

Playground - 2E will be playing on the front playground this week. 

In Our Class:  

February learning goals : “Our Learning” 

2E students in action:    “Our Classroom” 

Important Reminders:  

Nightly Reading:

I strongly encourage you to fit reading into your nightly routine if this has not been a common practice.  

Infographic: Reading with Your Child

Needed each day: 

1. water bottle

2. cutlery (lunch orders do not come with cutlery)

3. snow gear

Wednesday, February 28th =Pink Shirt Day (for GSP)

Students wear pink shirts to support kindness and an anti-bullying campaign. Click for more information: Pink Shirt Day

Monday, February 26 = Registration opens to sign up for a conference 

Click for information from admin: Parent Teacher Conferences 

Friday, March 1st= Chocolate Bar Bingo

Home and School are putting on a Chocolate Bar Bingo Fundraiser night and sent an email with information earlier last week (posted here). 

Thursday, March 7 and Friday, March 8 =Parent Teacher Conferences

Wednesday, March 13= Report Cards go home

February 20-23

This week in 2E: (Tuesday, Feb. 20= Day 1)

Phys. Ed - Tuesday, Thursday

Music- Wednesday, Friday

Library - Friday (Day 4)

Playground - 2E will be playing on the back playground this week. 

Learning Goals:  

February learning goals : “Our Learning” 

2E students in action:    “Our Classroom” 

Important Reminders:  

• Nightly Reading:

I strongly encourage you to fit reading into your nightly routine if this has not been a common practice.  Infographic: Reading with Your Child

• Needed each day: 

1. water bottle

2. cutlery (lunch orders do not come with cutlery)

3. snow gear

Friday, February 23 = 100th Day of School

There is nothing that needs to be done or brought in for this day.  Your student certainly can if they wish though!  Some students really enjoy dressing up as if they were 100, others may find/talk about/bring in 100 of something! We will have some 100 day activities in the classroom on Friday:)

Wednesday, February 28th =Pink Shirt Day (for GSP)

Click for more information: Pink Shirt Day

Thursday, March 7 and Friday, March 8 =Parent Teacher Conferences

Monday, February 26 = Registration opens to sign up for a conference 

Friday, March 1st= Chocolate Bar Bingo

Home and School are putting on a Chocolate Bar Bingo Fundraiser night. Look out for details from GSP Home and School!

Wednesday, March 13= Report Cards go home

February 5-9

This week in 2E: (Monday= Day 5)   

Phys. Ed - Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Music- Tuesday, Thursday

Library - Next Week 

Playground - 2E will be playing on the back playground this week. 

Learning Goals: 

February learning goals : “Our Learning” 

2E students in action:     “Our Classroom” 

Important Reminders:  

• I strongly encourage you to fit reading into your nightly routine if this has not been a common practice.  Infographic: Reading with Your Child

• We will be having a classroom Valentine Exchange on Wednesday, February 14th.  The children will be decorating Valentine ‘mailboxes’ for this exchange!  If you could find a small box, bin, or container to reuse/recycle- even an empty Kleenex box or small cereal box will do! You can send one anytime between now and Friday, February 9.  Also, any items to help us decorate these boxes would be greatly appreciated! Some ideas include doilies, Valentine stickers, sequins, ribbons, foam cut outs, etc:)

• Needed each day: 

  • water bottle

  • cutlery (lunch orders do not come with cutlery

  • snow gear

January 29-Feb 2

This week in 2E: (Monday= Day 6)

Phys. Ed - Tuesday, Thursday

Music- Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Library - Friday (Feb 2)

Playground - 2E will be playing on the front playground this week. 

Learning Goals: January learning goals are updated in the “Our Learning” tab. Check out the “Our Classroom” tab as well to see the students in action!

Reminders:  

• Students have begun taking nonfiction books for home reading.  These informational books contain a lot of topic specific vocabulary so students tend to find these more challenging, especially if it is an unfamiliar topic! This is okay! Spend some time discussing or explaining the new/tricky words. Explore the books together and have conversations around the topic:) Understanding how nonfiction books work and learning new information is at the forefront during this time:) 

• Needed each day: 

  • water bottle

  • cutlery 

  • snow gear

• We will be having a classroom Valentine Exchange on Wednesday, February 14th.  The children will be decorating Valentine ‘mailboxes’ for this exchange!  If you could find a small box, bin, or container to reuse/recycle- even an empty Kleenex box or small cereal box will do! You can send one anytime between now and Friday, February 9.  Also, any items to help us decorate these boxes would be greatly appreciated! Some ideas include doilies, Valentine stickers, sequins, ribbons, and foam cut outs. 

January 22-26

This week in 2E: (Monday= Day 1)

Phys. Ed - Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Music- Tuesday, Thursday

Library - Thursday

Playground - 2E will be playing on the back playground this week. 

Learning Goals: January learning goals are updated in the “Our Learning” tab. Check out the “Our Classroom” tab as well to see the students in action!

Important Reminders:  

• Please ensure your child has a water bottle each day and also a fork/spoon as the lunch orders do not provide cutlery. 

• If it’s possible to please send in a pair of headphones for your child that can be plugged into a Chromebook, that would be supportive during opportunities for independent online reading, math, or other online activities. Thank you:)

• Send in weather appropriate attire, the wind is cold and students will be going outside each day unless prompted otherwise by administration.  Snow pants, boots, mitts, hats, etc would be greatly appreciated.  Also, students would benefit from having a change of clothes in their backpack.

Looking Ahead:

• Family Literacy Day - January 26, 2024: Administration has sent an email with information regarding this. Our librarian, Ms. Amy has some things planned for the students around the library. 

• In 2E, we will be spending some time celebrating a well-loved ‘wacky author’, Mo Willems. He has written many books our students love, such as; Pigeon and Elephant and Piggie series.

• We will be having a classroom Valentine Exchange on Wednesday, February 14th.  The children will be decorating Valentine ‘mailboxes’ for this exchange!  If you could find a small box, bin, or container to reuse/recycle- even an empty Kleenex box or small cereal box will do! You can send one anytime between now and Friday, February 9.  Also, any items to help us decorate these boxes would be greatly appreciated! Some ideas include doilies, Valentine stickers, sequins, ribbons, and foam cut outs.

January 15-19

This week in 2E: (Monday= Day 2)

Phys. Ed - Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Music- Tuesday, Thursday

Library - Wednesday, Jan 17

Playground - 2E will be playing on the front playground this week. 

Learning Goals: January learning goals are now updated in the “Our Learning” tab. Check out the “Our Classroom” tab as well to see the students in action!

Important Reminders:  

• Please ensure your child has a water bottle each day and also a fork/spoon as the lunch orders do not provide cutlery. 

• If it’s possible to please send in a pair of headphones for your child that can be plugged into a Chromebook, that would be supportive during opportunities for independent online reading, math, or other online activities. Thank you:)

• Send in weather appropriate attire, the wind is cold and students will be going outside each day unless prompted otherwise by administration.  Snow pants, boots, mitts, hats, etc would be greatly appreciated.  Also, students would benefit from having a change of clothes in their backpack.

Looking Ahead:

• We will be having a classroom Valentine Exchange on Wednesday, February 14th!  The children will be decorating Valentine ‘mailboxes’ for this exchange!  If you could find a small box, bin, or container to reuse/recycle- even an empty Kleenex box or small cereal box will do! You can send one anytime between now and Friday, February 9.  Also, any items to help us decorate these boxes would be greatly appreciated! Some ideas include doilies, Valentine stickers, sequins, ribbons, and foam cut outs.

January 8-12

This week in 2E: (Monday= Day 4)

Phys. Ed - Tuesday, Thursday

Music- Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Library - Monday, Jan 8

Playground - 2E will be playing on the back playground this week. 

Learning Goals: January learning goals are now updated in the “Our Learning” tab. Check out the “Our Classroom” tab as well to see the students in action!

Important Reminders:  

• To order from the Glen Stewart hot lunch menu, orders are due today (Sunday) by 9:00pm. See link in Parent Portal here.

• Homework= A new January optional homework calendar will be going home on Take Home Tuesday.  These calendars include practice with spelling, math, and social emotional activities. Also, I will be including two new pages in the homework folder- for addition and subtraction facts practice. 

• Send in weather appropriate attire, the wind is cold and students will be going outside each day unless prompted otherwise by administration.  Snow pants, boots, mitts, hat, etc would be greatly appreciated.  Also, students would benefit from having a change of clothes in their backpack.

December 18-22

This week in 2E: (Monday= Day 5)

Phys. Ed - Monday, Wednesday, Friday 

Music-Tuesday, Thursday

Library - Not until the new year!  Please return any library and/or classroom books before Friday.

Playground - 2E will be playing on the front playground this week. 

Learning Goals: December learning goals are now updated in the “Our Learning” tab. Check out the “Our Classroom” tab as well to see the students in action!

Important Reminders:  

• Glen Stewart’s Theme Week (Dec. 18-22)

  • Monday, Dec. 18th→ Red and Green Day

  • Tuesday, Dec. 19th→ Read Aloud with administration

  • Wednesday, Dec. 20th → Festive Attire Day 

  • Thursday, Dec. 21st→ School Wide Bingo

  • Friday, Dec. 22 → PJ Day

• Headphones for class: 

  • If you haven’t already, please send in a pair of headphones for your child. Students have begun stations where headphones are required.  Thank you for this!

• Bored over Christmas Break?

  • Click here (Students Portal/ Christmas activities) to access a reading challenge, games, activities, directed drawings, online stories, Christmas music, and Christmas videos!

December 11-15

This week in 2E: (Monday= Day 6)

Music - Monday, Wednesday, Friday 

Phys. Ed-Tuesday, Thursday

Library - Friday.  Please aim to have books back to school by Thursday:)

Playground - 2E will be playing on the back playground this week. 

Learning Goals: December learning goals are now updated in the “Our Learning” tab. Check out the “Our Classroom” tab as well to see the students in action!

Important Reminders:  

• Glen Stewart’s Theme Week (Dec. 18-22)

  • Monday, Dec. 18th→ Red and Green Day

  • Tuesday, Dec. 19th→ Read Aloud with administration

  • Wednesday, Dec. 20th → Festive Attire Day

  • Thursday, Dec. 21st→ School Wide Bingo

  • Friday, Dec. 22 → PJ Day

• Headphones for class: 

  • If you haven’t already, please send in a pair of headphones for your child so they can participate in different learning opportunities via chromebook in class. Thanks for this!

December 4-8

This week in 2E: (Monday= Day 1)

Phys. Ed -Monday, Wednesday, Friday 

Music -Tuesday, Thursday

Library - Thursday.  Please aim to have books back to school by Wednesday:)

**Specialists and daily schedules will be interrupted this week due to Christmas Concerts and their rehearsals. **

Playground - 2E will be playing on the front playground this week. 

Learning Goals: December learning goals are now updated in the “Our Learning” tab.  Check out the “Our Classroom” tab as well to see some shots of the students in action!

Important Reminders:  

• Report cards:

  • Report cards were sent home last Wednesday. Please send back the envelope (you keep the report).  It’s a great way for us to make sure you have had the opportunity to see your child’s report card!

• Christmas Concert:

  • Each grade has their own concert. The Grade Two concert will be held on Thursday, Dec. 7 at 1:10pm and 6:00pm. Information regarding concerts has been emailed to families by Lynn Hufnagel and also posted in our Parent Portal.

• Headphones for class: 

  • If you haven’t already, please send in a pair of headphones for your child. We have been slowly integrating some use of chromebooks into our day.

• Raz Kids Account information

  • Link to access: 2E Raz Kids

  • Account information:

Teacher Username: Glenstewartprimary

Password: abc123

Find 2E MacKinnon

• Feel free to access books online at home. Students:

  •  1) Listen to a story    

  • 2) Read the story on their own    

  • 3) Answer questions about the story 

November 27 - Dec. 1

This week in 2E: (Monday= Day 2)

Phys. Ed -Tuesday, Thursday 

Music -Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Library - Wednesday.  Please aim to have books back to school by Tuesday:)

Playground - 2E will be playing on the back playground this week. 

Learning Goals: November learning goals are updated in the “Our Learning” tab.

Important Reminders:  

• Outerwear:

  • Please place an extra set of clothes in your child’s bag just in case.

  • The kiddos are growing! Please check-in with your child about working zippers, sizing of snow pants, splash pants, boots etc. 

• Headphones for class: 

  • If you haven’t already, please send in a pair of headphones for your child. We have been slowly integrating some use of chromebooks into our day.

• Report cards:

  • Will go home this Wednesday, Nov. 29th. Keep in mind that NA in any area means that it has not been explicitly taught or not enough to assess at this point. 

• Christmas Concert:

  • Each grade has their own concert. The Grade Two concert will be held on Thursday, Dec. 7 at 1:10pm and 6:00pm. 

  • FYI- Kindergarten concerts are Tuesday, Dec. 5 and Grade 1 are Wednesday, Dec. 6 (same times as above).

  • Admin will send home further information on tickets, but my understanding is each child will get 2 tickets per concert.  If you do not need them all, please return to the school as they will be redistributed to families who need more than 2 tickets. 

  • Concert Attire is whatever you see fit for the occasion. Students may dress up, wear festive attire, etc. There are no costumes for the concert this year. 

• Raz Kids Account information

  • Link to access: 2E Raz Kids

  • Account information:

Teacher Username: Glenstewartprimary

Password: abc123

Find 2E MacKinnon

• Feel free to access books online at home. Students:

  •  1) Listen to a story    

  • 2) Read the story on their own    

  • 3) Answer questions about the story

November 20-23

This week in 2E: (Monday= Day 4)

Phys. Ed -Tuesday, Thursday 

Music -Monday, Wednesday

Library - Monday (tomorrow!)

Playground - 2E will be playing on the front playground this week. 

Learning Goals: November learning goals are now updated in the “Our Learning” tab.

Important Reminders:  

• Parent/Teacher Conferences are this week! Please sign up via Glen Stewarts online appointment system. I have put a copy of the Administration's message about this in our Parent Portal.

• No Classes Friday, Nov. 24 for Parent Teacher Conferences

• Report Cards go home on Wednesday, November 29

• Christmas Concert Dates: (There will be an afternoon concert as well as one in the evening on each of those dates)

 --Tuesday, Dec. 5 (Kindergarten Classes only)

 --Wednesday, Dec. 6 (Grade One Classes only)

 --Thursday, Dec. 7 (Grade Two Classes, only)

• In "Our Classroom '' tab, I’ve included an audio of our class taking part in singing a whole-school song at the Remembrance Day ceremony last Friday. It is so sweet! Please listen!

• Please enroll your child in the Xtra Math program. An information page and pin # was sent home last week. If you’ve misplaced it, please reach out and I can send one home again or through email.

• Thank you to those who sent in headphones!  Students will be using them this week. 

• Reading: Feel free to access books online at home through our 2E Raz Kids account.  Here students can:

  •  1) Listen to a story    

  • 2) Read the story on their own    

  • 3) Answer questions about the story

November 13-17

This week in 2E: (Tuesday= Day 2)

Phys. Ed -Wednesday 

Music -Tuesday

Library - NA (Next Monday, November20)

Playground - 2E will be playing on the back playground this week. 

Learning Goals: November learning goals are now updated in the “Our Learning” tab.

Important Reminders:  

• No Classes Thursday, Nov. 16 and Friday, Nov. 17 due to the PEITF Teacher’s Convention.

• Registration opens for Parent/Teacher sign ups. I have put a copy of the Administration's message about this in our Parent Portal.

• In "Our Classroom '' tab, I’ve included an audio of our class taking part in singing a whole-school song at the Remembrance Day ceremony last Friday. It is so sweet! Please listen!

• Please enroll your child in the Xtra Math program. An information page and pin # was sent home last week. If you’ve misplaced it, please reach out and I can send one home again or through email.

• Thank you to those who sent in headphones!  Students will be using them this week. 

• It’s COLD! Please ensure your child has a jacket, hat, mitts, boots, splash pants, etc.  and LABEL, LABEL, LABEL! 

• Reading: I will be sending home a sheet with a username and password for students to access books online at home through our 2E Raz Kids account.  Through this website students:

  •  1) Listen to a story    

  • 2) Read the story on their own    

  • 3) Answer questions about the story

November 6-10

This week in 2E: (Monday= Day 3)

Phys. Ed -Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Music - Tuesday & Thursday

Library - Tuesday, November 7

Playground - 2E will be playing on the front playground this week. 

Learning Goals: November learning goals are now updated in the “Our Learning” tab.

Important Reminders:  

• It’s COLD! Please ensure your child has a jacket, hat, mitts, boots, splash pants, etc.  and LABEL, LABEL, LABEL! 

• Don't forget to periodically check out the "Our Classroom" tab to see 2E in action:) 

• New Online Programing: 

  • Math: I will be sending home a sheet with enrollment information, including a personal student PIN number for practicing math facts online:  Xtra Math.  Please follow the directions to enroll your student and feel free to practice at home. I believe there is also a downloadable app for this program.

  • Reading: I will be sending home a sheet with a username and password for students to access books at home through our 2E Raz Kids account.

  • It would be excellent if your student could have a set of headphones that stay housed here in class. There are some decent ones at the Dollarama for $4!  I would not recommend the ear buds as the thin wires get tangled VERY easily.  Learned through experience ;)

• Monday- Mrs. MacKinnon absent

• Tuesday

  • Library Day

  • Return orange optional Homework Calendar (these can be returned anytime at all for a little prize!)

  • Email me any pictures of your child doing some of the Monthly Calendar homework activities, I’ll be making a display with them!

  • Home and School Meeting at 6:00pm

• Wednesday- Pajama Day. Students have been working on making smooth transitions to and from specialist classes, to the mat for mini lessons, etc. They earned enough points to figure out their mystery challenge which was… Pajama Day! Students are welcome to take a small teddy on this day as well.

• Thursday- Mrs. MacKinnon out in the PM

• Friday- Remembrance Day Ceremony @ 8:35 am 

October 30-November 3

This week in 2E: (Monday= Day 4)

Phys. Ed -Tuesday, Thursday

Music - Monday, Wednesday, Friday

Library - Monday, Oct. 30

Playground - 2E will be playing on the back playground this week. 

Learning Goals: Please click on the “Our Learning” tab.

Important Reminders:  

• Chilly Weather Ahead! Please ensure your child has appropriate clothing for playing outside including a jacket, hat, mitts, boots, splash pants, etc. 

• Monday, Oct 30- library books due

• Tuesday, Oct. 31- Return orange optional Homework Calendar, please email me any pictures of your child doing some of the Monthly Calendar homework activities, I’ll be making a display with them!

• Tuesday, Oct. 31- Halloween Day! Students can wear their costumes to school if they wish. Please leave masks, play weapons, face paint, and any accessories that may be lost at home.  There will be a Halloween parade among the grade two classes after lunch recess. Our morning schedule will look quite normal with some Halloween theme twists:)

• Wednesday, Nov. 1- Ahhh.  Halloween Wind-down day! Due to the busy night of Halloween, consumption of candy and treats, lack of quality sleep etc, 2E will be having our halloween celebrations on Wednesday, Nov. 1. I call it the Halloween Wind Down!  Refer to the printed flyer being sent home Monday.  This day includes: Wearing PJs and bringing in a stuffy, bring in a favorite books for a Read-a-thon portion of our day, bringing in some of those newly collected treats (nut free) to munch on while we watch a Halloween show.

• Friday, Nov. 3- Picture Retakes Day

October 23-26

This week in 2E:

Phys. Ed -Tuesday & Thursday 

Music -Monday & Wednesday,

Library Class - NA this week  *see below about Book Fair though!

Playground - 2E will be playing on the front playground this week. 

Learning Goals: Please click on the “Our Learning” tab.

Important Reminders:  

• October 23-8:30-9:00 2E will be going to the book fair in the library!  It is open to families all week from  8:00 am - 2:30 pm

• October 25- 6-7pm Family Night in the library!

• October 27- Professional Learning Day (no classes)

• As previously mentioned to the students, on Mondays, when no school books are sent home, feel free to read a book of choice from home, take turns reading something, read to your child, listen to an audiobook, or just take a break!

• If you have any pictures of your child doing some of the Monthly Calendar Homework, please send them along to me, I’d love to make a display!

• Trick words are included in the “Our Learning”  tab

October 16-20

This week in 2E:

Phys. Ed (with Mr. Muse)- Monday, Wednesday, & Friday

Music (with Mrs. MacDonald)-Tuesday & Thursday

Library (with Ms. Amy)- Thursday (Day 4) please aim to have books back a day prior.

Playground - 2E will be playing on the back playground this week. 

Learning Goals: The “Our Learning” tab at the top of this website houses our learning goals for October.  

Important Reminders:  

• October 17- Earth Rangers are giving a presentation at our school! Check out their information here.

• October 23-26, 8:00am - 3pm Book Fair in the library!

• October 25- 6-7pm Family Night in the library!

• October 27- Professional Learning Day (no classes)

• If possible, please continue filling out whether homework books are Easy, Just Right, or Hard, it’s very helpful!

• If you have any pictures of your child doing some of the Monthly Calendar Homework, please send them along to me, I’d love to make a display!

• Trick words are included in the “Our Learning”  tab

October 10-13

This week in 2E:

Phys. Ed (with Mr. Muse)- Wednesday & Friday

Music (with Mrs. MacDonald)-Tuesday & Thursday

Library (with Ms. Amy)- Wednesday (please aim to have books back a day prior).

Playground - 2E will be playing on the front playground this week. 

Learning Goals: You can find our learning goals for the month by clicking,  “Our Learning" tab at the top of this website.  

Important Reminders:  

• October 11- Picture Day for English Classes

• October 10- Fundations Unit 1 Assessment

• October 27- Professional Learning Day (no classes)

• Students are to return their homework books on Mondays or the first day that week (so Tuesday this week).  

• Trick words are included in the “Our Learning”  tab

• Battery Blitz continues! The school that collects the most batteries receives a monetary donation to the school! Bring those old batteries on in! ;)

October 3-6

Hi 2E Families,

Yay for another awesome-weather weekend! 

This week in 2E:

Music (with Mrs. MacDonald)- Wednesday, & Friday

Phys. Ed (with Mr. Muse) -Tuesday & Thursday

Playground - 2E will be playing on the back playground this week. 

Learning Goals: The “Our Learning” tab at the top of this website houses our learning goals for October.  

Important Reminders:  

• Students are to return their homework books on Mondays or the first day that week (so Tuesday this week).  

• New October Monthly homework calendar will go home on Tues. Oct. 3. This is optional.

• Trick words are included in the “Our Learning”  tab

• Battery Blitz continues! Please send in any batteries that need to be disposed of.

• October 4th - International Walk to School Day (Rain date=Oct. 5)

  • International Walk to School Day is an annual event supported by the Town of Stratford and Glen Stewart Primary School. It is a mass celebration of physical activity and active transportation. 

  • Students and families who would like to participate in this event are to meet at the Stratford Town Hall by 7:35 a.m. with a departure at 7:45 a.m. sharp. 

  • We are asking parent(s) and /or guardian(s) to join their child on the walk. Parking will be available at the town hall. Families will gather on the trail adjacent to Shakespeare Dr. across adjacent to the Stratford Town Hall parking lot. There will be additional chaperones joining us on the walk. There will also be volunteers that will be helping students to cross both Shakespeare Dr. and Glen Stewart Dr. 

  • Refreshments will be provided to all participants at the end of the walk. This will be made available in the gym. Please enter the school through the main doors.

• October 11th - School Picture Day for English Classes

September 25-28

Hi Everyone,

I hope you all had a great weekend and were able to enjoy some of the beautiful weather! The students had a great time during our Terry Fox Run on Friday. Thank you for the donations!

This week in 2E:

Phys. Ed (with Mr. Muse) -  Monday, Wednesday & Friday

Music (with Mrs. MacDonald) -Tuesday & Thursday

Library (with Ms. Amy) - Thursday (Day 4)

Playground - 2E will be playing on the front playground this week. 

Learning Goals: The “Our Learning” tab at the top of this website houses our learning goals for September.  

Important Reminders:  

• Homework books are to be returned on Mondays. 

• Homework bags are to travel back & forth daily in case things need to be communicated before Take Home Tuesday.

• Optional Monthly Homework calendar can be passed in at the end of the month.

• Trick words are included in the “Our Learning”  tab.

• Battery Blitz information was sent home last week; feel free to send in old batteries!

• Thursday, Sept 26 is Orange Shirt Day in lieu of Sept. 30th National Day for Truth and Reconciliation)

• Friday, September 29th - No School (professional learning day)

• Monday, October 2nd - No School (National Day for Truth and Reconciliation)

• October 4th - Walk to School Day (Rain date=Oct. 5)

September 18-22

Hi 2E Families!

We had a great first full week in grade 2! We discussed classroom and school expectations, surveyed our reading interests, dabbled in some writing and began working through outcomes in our Life Learning Choices unit in Health! In math, we learned some mental math games for practicing doubles facts, did some skip count practice and began learning about ordinal numbers.  Despite the warmth in our room, they did an amazing job re-entering school life.  It was great meeting some of you at Meet the Teacher night; I have linked some discussion points on my Meet the Teacher page if you would like to check it out:)

This week in 2E:

Phys. Ed (with Mr. Muse) - Tuesday & Thursday

Music (with Mrs. MacDonald) - Monday, Wednesday & Friday

Playground - 2E will be playing on the back playground this week. We will have Merry-Go-Round access on Monday-first recess and Friday second recess.

Learning Goals: Click the, “Our Learning” tab at the top of this website to stay up-to-date with the learning we will be doing each month. *** This has been updated!

Pictures: I love taking pictures of the happenings inside our classroom. You are able to see what the students are up to whether it’s to show off something they’re proud of, seeing them deep in concentration, or having fun with a class activity! You’ll find these under the “Our Classroom” tab at the top of my website.  A Media Release form was sent home the first day of school for caregivers to sign.  This allows me to share your child’s photo on our class website. I will not include photos of your child if you have selected no on the form.  Please let me know if you do NOT want your child's photo on our class website. 

Terry Fox Run: This Friday students will participate in a Terry Fox Run around the school. Mrs. Hufnagel sent an email with further information on the event including this link to make donations directly to the Terry Fox Foundation, http://schools.terryfox.ca/40847. Students can also bring in a loonie or any amount of donation prior to the event on Friday.

Lunch Orders: The School’s Hot Lunch program has begun and orders need to be placed and paid for prior to 9pm on Sundays to be complete.  The PEI School Food program also is up and running, for this you are ordering 2 weeks in advance.

Links for ordering are on the Lunch Options page of my website (in parent portal)

Breakfast Program: Our breakfast program is open for all students and is available daily between 8:00 and 8:25 am. 

Dates to Remember

September 22nd - Terry Fox Run

September 28th- Orange Shirt Day (in lieu of Sept. 30th National Day for Truth and Reconciliation)

September 29th - No School (professional learning day)

October 2nd - No School (National Day for Truth and Reconciliation)

October 4th - Walk to School Day (Rain date=Oct. 5)

September 11-15th

Hi 2E Families!

It was such a pleasure meeting our classmates last week! The students had a great first two days in second grade.  I am looking forward to a full week together where we can continue building relationships, getting to know one another, and establish our classroom routines and expectations. 

What’s the Scoop in 2E this week:

Phys. Ed (with Mr. Muse) - Monday, Wednesday & Friday

Music (with Mrs. MacDonald) - Tuesday & Thursday

Playground - 2E will be playing on the front playground this week.

Learning Goals: Click the, “Our Learning” tab at the top of this website to stay up-to-date with the learning we will be doing each month. 

Pictures: I love taking pictures of the happenings inside our classroom. You are able to see what the students are up to whether it’s to show off something they’re proud of, seeing them deep in concentration, or having fun with a class activity! You’ll find these under the “Our Classroom” tab at the top of my website.  A Media Release form was sent home the first day of school for caregivers to sign.  This allows me to share your child’s photo on our class website. I will not include photos of your child if you have selected no on the form.  Please let me know if you do NOT want your child's photo on our class website. 

Meet the Teacher: This Thursday, September 14th, from 6:40-6:55, you are welcome to come into our classroom to meet myself, see your kiddo’s learning environment, and hear a little bit about grade two life! I hope to see you there!

Hot Lunches: Our Hot Lunch program will begin tomorrow, Monday September 11th.  To place these orders, you will need to create a new account (even if you had one last year) and place your orders for next week by 9pm tonight (Sunday). 

Here is the website to register and order: https://glenstewartprimary.hotlunches.net/admin/?action=register-form

Monday: Cheese Pizza (Papa Johns)

Tuesday: Chicken Poppers (5 breaded chicken pieces and a small breadstick - Papa Johns)

Wednesday: Grilled Cheese (Borrowed Kitchen)

Thursday: Subway (ham, turkey and veggie)

Friday: Cheese Pizza (Stratford Pizza Corner)

Breakfast Program: Our breakfast program begins this week and is open for all students! Breakfast is available between 8:00 and 8:25 daily. 

Dates to Remember

September 14th - Meet the Teacher 6:40-6:55

September 29th - No School (professional learning day)

October 2nd - No School (National Day for Truth and Reconciliation)