October 17, 2025

Welcome Fall!

Things To Know: 

*Wednesday, October 22 will be basketball day to celebrate opening day of the Mavericks' season.  We will have basketball themed learning throughout the day and a few surprises.  We are asking everyone to wear their league basketball shirts (if they play), college or professional jerseys (Mavs of course) to help make this day even better. 

There are still a few items needed, so if you would like to contribute, you can use this link.  

*Field trip time!  On November 13, second grade will be going to the Fort Worth Zoo.  Permission slips went out today.  Because of the generosity of our wonderful PTA, there is no cost for students.  However, they will not be allowed to attend without signed permission slips turned in to the teachers.  There are 3 forms and all must be filled out and signed.

If you would like to chaperone, there is a box to check to let us know on the front page.  You must have already completed and received  approval for the district background check in order to chaperone.  All chaperones are responsible for purchasing their own tickets once you are on the classroom chaperon list.

*We hope everyone had a great time at Fall Festival.  Glenhope is a great community for learning and playing.  Go Gators.

*Storybook Parade for K-2 will be Friday, October 31.  Students are allowed to dress in costume of a book they have read.  The teachers will be the characters from the Wizard of Oz.  We will have an option for anyone who is not participating in dressing up to be a part of our theme.  We will provide wings, tails and a hat to any student that would like be a flying monkey for the parade.  Just let us know so that we can prepare enough costumes for all that would like to join.

*Please continue to encourage your child to read, read, read.  Books are great to grab before getting in the car.

*Make sure you visit the calendar at the end of the newsletter.  There are many events coming up.

*The cafeteria is taking visitors again!  If you would like to have lunch with your child, please sign in at the office before coming to the cafeteria.  Second grade lunch is from 12:00 - 12:30.

*Thank you to all the parents for donating snacks to our classrooms.  With a later lunch, we will go through them quickly.

*Another thank you for the class donations from our class Wishlists on Amazon.  The children will benefit from your generosity.  Please continue to check for new items added to our lists.

*A Message from Mrs. Arnold:  There is still time!

Hello 2nd grade parents! 

This year we are adding a new element to the library, Lunch Bunch Book Clubs. It is 2nd grades turn for the month of October. In this club, we will be reading the same book (Dragon Master: Rise of the Earth Dragon), together and some at home before we meet each week. I will get the students during their lunch time, and we will eat in the library as we read, discuss or various activities that go along with our book. You will need to purchase the book on your own, but if you need assistance, just let me know. 

If you already filled out the sheet, we are adjusting our first meeting to October 9th since students will not be at school Friday, October 10th.

If you are interested in your child joining this club, please fill out this sheet or let me know. Thank you! 

Link to Sign up Sheet:  Second Grade Lunch Bunch

What we are learning:

Reading/Language Arts:  Recognizing characteristics of a fantasy, nonfiction text and biographies

Math:  2 digit addition and subtraction

Science:  How properties change

Social Studies:  Contributions of individuals to our country, state,  and community