New Site

Hello Everyone! This upcoming school year Mrs. Wright and I will be teaching together. Please visit our new class blog at www.Team158.blogspot.com for more information. See you there!

Miss McFatter

Parents and Students

As this school year comes to an end I want to thank you for an incredible year. I have learned I love teaching 2nd grade and couldn't have asked for a better group of children to discover that love. You have an insatiable desire to learn and grow. Thank you parents for letting your amazing children spend so much of their day with me. I appreciate the amount of volunteers and support at home this year as well. I hope everyone has a wonderful summer and I can't wait to see you all next year.

This Week

This has been such a wonderful week. Everyone has sent in such sweet cards and gifts. Thank you parents and students for making Teacher Appreciation Week so special for me. :)

New Spelling Procedures

I am attempting a new way to teach and assess spelling and language. I will continue to teach spelling patterns and language use and conventions. Students will no longer have a weekly spelling test. Therefore they will not have any spelling homework. Each day students will write in a journal. They are permitted to write about ANYTHING! Students are applying what they have learned regarding language use and conventions in their daily journal. They have roughly 10-15 minutes each day. I have developed a rubric based on the second grade performance standards. The students are very familiar with these standards and know my expectations. The upcoming week's homework will have a different format. If you have any questions feel free to ask. Thank you for your support!

Education Place Online Books

Don't forget to visit the website Education Place Online Books. There are several books available for your child to read related to our curriculum. Remember, all of these books can be counted towards RAH and the Completed Book Log.

Have you visited the Patricia Polacco websites yet? Leave me a message to let me know what you have learned about Ms. Polacco and her writing. Thanks!

Leave Me a Message

Hello Students and Parents,
Write a short message by Friday, March 6 to receive a treat. Hmmm...what will it be this time? Remember to only leave your first name.
Hope to hear from you,
Miss McFatter