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Welcome to Mrs. Alnes's 2nd Grade Classroom!
This website aims to be an accessible resource for families to find information on class and school events, useful links and a holding place for updates and announcements. Please don't hesitate to contact me anytime with questions or concerns.
MARCH BOOK MADNESS 2026
The second grade teachers are eagerly preparing for our annual March Book Madness event which is right around the corner. It’s an activity put together through Weebly, and we participate in the Picture Book category. Each second grade classroom will make our own classroom bracket using the books that are on the list for 2026. Throughout the month we will read the stories to your children and then they will complete their own personal bracket, as well as place votes for the classroom bracket. At the end of the month they will have a Book Champion! After round one I like to invite family members to come be surprise readers to keep the competition exciting. It’s so fun to compare the winners in each bracket against the other teachers, as well as the national bracket, and their own individual brackets. The students LOVE this activity each year.
This year, the 2026 list has come out and in order to prepare for March we’re thinking ahead. I will be purchasing a few of these books for our class but have also created an Amazon Wishlist with the remaining books on there. If you can and would like to purchase one of the books to donate to this event (and our classroom library) it would be greatly appreciated!! Our amazon wish list can be found here: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3A6MP6O957UE1?ref_=wl_share.
BOOK FAIR DURING CONFERENCE WEEK
BOOK FAIR DURING CONFERENCE WEEK
Here’s what you need to know about the big event, which will take place from Monday, February 9 - Friday, February 13 in the MTS Library.
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
Student shopping 8:30-8:40, during library specialist, recess
Family shopping 11:40-3:30 (Friday until 1:00)
Wednesday 2/11
Student shopping 8:30-8:40, during library specialist, recess
Family Shopping 11:40-6:00
Don’t want to send cash to school with your student? You can put money on an eWallet—your child’s digital payment account. Before the Fair, set up eWallet for worry-free, cash-free purchases. Any unused eWallet funds will be issued as a gift card and can be applied to the next fair.
Movie Night Permission Slip (3).pdfOJP Descriptions 26.pdfValentines Class List 26.pdf
Kids_Closet_Flyer_English_March_%281%29.pdfCharacter Matters Flyer 2026 (1).pdfMovie Night Permission Slip.pdfMusical Play Dates & Evening Performance RSVP.pdfMovie Night Permission Slip (2).pdfLane of lights 2025.pdfLane of Lights Item Request Flyer.pdfFOOD DRIVE FLYER.pdf
MTS_PTA_OCT_Newsletter.pdf
Come Visit the book Fair!
Come Visit the book Fair!
Mon, Oct 20 - Fri Oct 24
Student Only Shopping: Library Specialist time & M-Th lunch recess
Family Shopping: Mon-Thurs 3:10-3:30 Fri 2:00-3:30
Early Family Shopping with donuts & coffee: Wed 8:00-8:40 am
Friday, Oct 24 - Family Shopping 6:00-8:00 pm during Harvest Festival
Don’t want to send cash to school with your student? You can put money on an eWallet—your child’s digital payment account. Before the Fair, set up eWallet for worry-free, cash-free purchases. Any unused eWallet funds transfer to the next bookfair.
Visit our Book Fair homepage to learn more and get started with eWallet and online shopping:
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/michaeltsimmonselemschool
Fundraiser Links:
* Kick-Off Videos -https://vimeo.com/1113632217?
* How To Videos -(https://vimeo.com/showcase/8752340)
* Prize Program -(https://grpsvcs.link/R9FYZa)
MTS PTA FAll Fundraiser
MTS PTA FAll Fundraiser
We are raising funds to support student enrichment through PTA sponsored programs and activities.
It's as simple as 1, 2, 3!
1. Create your Family Dashboard by registering TONIGHT at https://www.shopfund.com/ Our Group Code: PXCDT
2. Add participants to your Family Dashboard and share individual support links with family & friends.
3. Purchases, prize credits and coins will automatically divide evenly among all participants.
*Online supporters only need to shop one time to support all participants in your family!
REGISTER-SHARE-WIN: When you register and share, each participant will earn coins on their dashboard that unlock chances to win from over 1,000 prizes worth over $100,000 including Apple AirPods, MacBook Pros, Visa Gift Cards, and more! Earn 500 coins and receive MOOLA our Glow in the Dark Custom Collectible plus a Flat Two-Ball Glow Fidget!
Exciting Opportunity
Exciting Opportunity
Michael T. Simmons PTA is excited to partner with Apple Tree Productions to bring free, one-hour theater classes right after school in the Music Room! These engaging sessions are designed to spark creativity, teamwork, and confidence — no prior theater experience needed.
Sessions & Sign-Ups
· Grades 3–5: Friday, October 10, 2:00–3:00 PM
👉 Sign up here
o For 3-5th graders this is the perfect way to explore if theater is for you BEFORE the winter play January 5th-24th. More details coming soon!
· Grades K–2: Friday, October 17, 2:00–3:00 PM
👉 Sign up here
Details to Know
· Cost: Free (sponsored by MTS PTA).
· Pick-up is at 3:00 PM from the Music Room. Students who normally attend after-care can return there after class. Please note in the comments of the sign-up links who will pick up your child or if they will return to after-care at 3PM.
· Parents not required to attend, but welcome to join!
Questions? Reach out to michaeltsimmonspta25@gmail.com.
We can’t wait to see our Wolf Pups shine on stage!
pumpkin character 25.pdfMovie Night Permission Slip (1).pdfHalloween Letter 25.pdfFCF Coats for Kids Request Form 2025.pdf
PTA Meeting Wed
PTA Meeting Wed
Please join us at the upcoming PTA meeting, Wednesday, Sept. 17th from 3:30-4:45pm. There will be a sandwich board out front of the school directing you to the appropriate location.
High-Level Agenda:
● Welcome & Introductions
● Mission, goals, and theme for the year
● Treasurer’s report & budget approval
● Officer reports: Fall fundraiser, upcoming events (Fall Fest, Wintergrams, Lane of Lights, Winter Play), membership updates, and volunteer opportunities
● Open discussion & Q&A
There are lots of open positions and different opportunities to make a difference at MTS!
Kids_Closet_Flyer_English_September.docxWolf_Country_Craft_Fair.pdf
MTS SPIRIT WEAR
MTS SPIRIT WEAR
Visit our page at threadless.com to order your spirit wear now! Lots of great items, sizes and styles to choose from.
Here is the link: https://mtselem.threadless.com/
SAVE THE DATE!!
SAVE THE DATE!!
Tuesday, September 16th is picture day at MTS!!
Be sure your student comes to school dressed prepared for pictures. O'Conner Photography is our photographer this year.
Order information available here: https://shop.imagequix.com/g1001276792
Movie Night Permission Slip.pdf
Art For Kids (Fridays after school)
Art for Kids School acquaints students with various materials, to develop skills, thereby enhancing their self-esteem in regard to their creativity (in a technique-based, sequential-learning program, similar to piano lessons). Students will have an opportunity to explore their creativity through a variety of materials including pen and ink, watercolors, acrylics, oil and soft pastels, and clay. Drawing, painting and sculpting techniques are incorporated in these classes taught by professional, degreed artists. These are ongoing classes, open to new and returning students - projects are not repeated.
Fridays - Sept. 26 - Jan. 30
Grade K-2 = 2:10-3:10pm
Grade 3-5 = 3:25-4:25pm
$248 in full or in four installments of $62 + $5 registration. All supplies are included!
To enroll your student and see our full schedule, visit www.ArtForKidsSchool.com. Please note a commitment is required for the entire semester. Complete the online registration form and submit payment to secure a space. Registration is available online only. For other questions/info or scholarship inquiries, please contact us at (360) 335-3330 or at info.ArtForKidsSchool@gmail.com.
MeetTheTeacherLetter 25-26.pdfClass Schedule Alnes.pdfParentQuestionnaire 2025-26.pdfWelcome Letter 25-26.pdfPage updated
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