Greetings 2A Families,

Good Morning and Happy Sunday, 2A Families! 🍁❤️

I hope everyone enjoyed their Friday off and had a wonderful, relaxing long weekend! Whether you spent time with family, enjoyed the beautiful fall weather, or simply took some time to recharge, I hope it was just what you needed!

It's hard to believe we're already into November! We have an exciting month ahead, and I am looking forward to all the learning, laughter, and special memories we'll continue making together in 2A!

There are a few important updates and reminders for the week ahead, including some VERY exciting Turkey Trot news! 🦃🏆

As always, thank you for being such a wonderful and supportive classroom community. Be sure to check out this week's updates on 2nd Grade Central so you're ready for another fantastic week!

🦃 Turkey Trot – LET'S GO, 2A! ❤️

School wide we are short $115 of our $30,000 goal. If we are able to reach this students will enjoy 2 free dress days as well as 30 min of extar recess/free time.

We’re currently in 5th PLACE! 🏆 In just TWO days, we've jumped from 12 to 35 contributions, bringing our total to $1,655! 💰

But that's not all! 2A currently has the HIGHEST student donation participation rate in the school, with 70% of our students receiving at least one donation! 🎉❤️

WOW! Team 2A is on a ROLL! A HUGE thank you to our incredible families for helping us reach these exciting milestones! Let's keep this momentum going! 🦃❤️

🍩 DONUT CHALLENGE! If EVERY student receives just ONE NEW contribution by Sunday evening, I'll treat the entire class to DONUTS ON MONDAY!

Every contribution, big or small, counts! There is never any pressure to donate. Sharing your child's fundraising page is just as appreciated!

Let's keep climbing, 2A! TOP THREE, HERE WE COME! 🦃🏆

🏆 Current Standing: 5th Place!

💰 Total Raised: $1,655

🎯 Classroom Goal: $2,975

A HUGE thank you to our amazing 2A families for supporting our students! ❤️

🎥 Keep Those Videos Coming! Student fundraising pitch videos have made a BIG difference! Encourage your child to record a quick pitch and share it with family and friends.

❤️ HELP SUPPORT 2A! ❤️

To make things easy, I have included our classroom fundraising link below. Feel free to share it with grandparents, relatives, friends, neighbors, or anyone who might like to support our amazing students!

🦃 CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT 2A'S TURKEY TROT!

Whether you are able to contribute or simply help us spread the word, every little bit makes a difference!

Let's keep that momentum going, 2A! We can do this! ❤️🦃

⛪ Noon Mass Tomorrow – November 9th

Just a friendly reminder that we will be attending Noon Mass tomorrow, November 9th! Please make sure your child arrives in full formal uniform.

As we move into the colder months, shorts are no longer permitted with the formal uniform. Please also keep the following reminders in mind:

• Mass Shoes: All students must wear their formal Mass shoes. They are welcome to bring their informal shoes to change into afterward.

• Sweaters: All students are required to wear their school cardigan or pullover sweater vest.

• Formal Dress: Please double-check that your child has all the required pieces of their formal uniform.

Thank you for helping our 2A students look their best and be prepared for Mass! ❤️

⏰ Friendly Morning Arrival Reminder

Just a quick reminder about our morning arrival expectations!

Students must be IN LINE when Mr. Douglas or Dr. Kladis begin morning announcements to be considered on time. Students who are not in line when announcements begin will be marked tardy.

Arriving on time allows students to hear important announcements, settle into their morning routines, and begin their day feeling prepared and ready to learn.

Thank you for helping us start each school day on a positive note!

❤️ Thank You, 2A Families!

As we head into November, I want to take a moment to express how grateful I am for our wonderful 2A community. Your kindness, generosity, and continued support make such a difference in our classroom.

We have so much to look forward to this month, and I cannot wait to see all the wonderful things our students will accomplish!

Here's to a fantastic November, 2A! 🍁❤️

With gratitude,
Mrs. Wiley

💛 2A Home Connection: Growing Our GRIT! 💪

SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING • WEEKLY FAMILY CONNECTION

This week, we're focusing on GRIT—having the courage to keep trying, even when things get tough!

In 2A, we're learning that mistakes are part of growing, challenges help our brains get stronger, and we don't have to be good at something right away. Sometimes all we need is the power of YET!

🏡 Practice GRIT at Home!

• 💪 The Power of YET: When your child says, "I can't do this!" encourage them to add "YET!"

• 🧩 Try Something Tricky: Complete a puzzle, build a LEGO creation, or practice a challenging skill together.

• ❤️ Celebrate Effort: Praise hard work and perseverance rather than just the final result.

• 💬 Share Your Struggles: Tell your child about something difficult you learned to do and how you kept going!

📚 Watch & Read Together!

These fun stories and videos help children understand perseverance!

• 📖 The Most Magnificent Thing – A story about frustration, creativity, and trying again.

• 🎨 The Dot – A reminder to believe in yourself and take that first step!

• 🧠 ClassDojo: Perseverance – Mojo learns what to do when things get difficult.

• 🎵 Sesame Street: Don't Give Up! – A catchy song about never giving up!

🎯 Family GRIT Challenge!

Have your child choose ONE thing that feels difficult and practice it for 5 minutes each day this week!

At the end of the week, ask:

"What was hard? What helped you keep going? What are you proud of?"

🧡 A Little Reminder!

Grit isn't about being perfect. It's about trying, learning from mistakes, asking for help, and believing in yourself!

Thank you for helping our little Cardinals grow into confident, resilient learners who know they can do hard things! 🌟

Specialty Teachers