Weekly Newsletter

oops! My newsletter shows weeks # 22 & 23 but should read weeks #23 & 24!

2/14/2019

  The Daigneault News
weeks #23 & 24                               February 14, 2019
Last week was a full week and a shorther week this week! I guess we will take what we can get! All in all these past two weeks have been extremely busy in grade 2! We have spent our time wrapping up ou latest opinion writng pieces and unit 5 math assessments! Yeah! In addition to wrapping up assessments we also learned some new Reader’s Workshop strategies these past few weeks too! Ask your child to model one of their favorite strategies!
WANTED! We have chair arm pillows for students to use on the floor. We are in need of 4 more for everyone to have one to use. If you can help us that would be wonderful! We also need baby wipes too!
Thank you to all those who have sent in gifts and supplies! We greatly appreciate all you do!
Congrats to our January Student of the Month kiddos: Joshua and Tanner! Way to go!
Homework over vacation is OPTIONAL!
Heart Healthy Day is Friday, February 15th! Please remember all your winter gear! All students will be outside for about 1-1 1/2 hours!
Winter is here! All students go outside every day UNLESS the temperature is below 16 degrees or it is raining. PLEASE remind you child to bring their gear even if it looks like foul weather. You never know what the weather will be like in Maine! It can be raining one minute and sunny the next! Students MUST have boots and snowpants to play in the snow. This is a P.C.S. rule. Students should also have a winter jacket, hat, scarf and mittens. Some recess days are very chilly but still warm enough for recess! We want all children to be warm and safe during the chilly winter months. If your child has extra snowpants, boots or sneakers to keep at school they may. They may store their gear in their cubbies. SNEAKERS are a must for gym class on Wednesdays! Also, students should have a pair of sneakers/shoes to wear in the classroom so their feet don’t overheat.
Homework packets are sent home on the first day of the school week and are due back the following first day of the week. If there is a holiday, workshop day or snow day homework is scheduled that week. Homework during vacations only will be optional!
Please check your child’s Weekly Tote (white folder with the blue paw print) for weekly papers. Please remove the papers and return the tote to school. This week your child tote should have the following news from the classroom: weeks #22 & 23 newsletter
We have a snack break every morning upon arrival. Please make sure your child has a healthy snack and drink.
Cooler weather is approaching and your child will need to dress appropriately. Please send layers of clothing with your child so they can adjust, as the days get cooler or warmer.
Students have gym class on Wednesday. Please send sneakers and appropriate dress.
Toys and electronics are not permitted in my class unless they remain in the students’ school bag. It is the responsibility of the student if a toy/electronic is lost or damaged.
Each week a different student will bring home a plastic portfolio box labeled “Mrs. Daig’s Star Student”. It will be sent home on Fridays and returned on Mondays. Your child may fill the portfolio box with items that pertain to him/her. Students are asked to bring items/pictures of items to school that are meaningful like a postcard of their summer trip to Hawaii, a piece of rose quartz from a quarry they once visited, or a favorite doll that someone crocheted. Items will be shared throughout the week and returned home on Friday.
Again, I look forward to working with you and your child. Please contact me with any questions or concerns.
              Mrs. Deb Daigneault Grade 2 Teacher
ddaigneault@rsu16.org   mrsdaigneaultclass.weebly.com
1250 Maine Street Poland, ME 04274 207-998-4915 X 175

week #22

2/4/2019

The Daigneault News
week #22                               February 1, 2019
Happy Whistle Pig Day! Students learned about the Whistle Pig, Woodchuck or better yet- the groundhog! Ask your second grader about the legend of Groundhog Day!
WANTED! We have chair arm pillows for students to use on the floor. We are in need of 4 more for everyone to have one to use. If you can help us that would be wonderful! We also need baby wipes too!
Please keep in mind that students that arrive later than 8:45 are marked tardy! Students have breakfast/snack first thing upon arrival. If they come in late they miss eating and go straight to Morning Meeting. Busses start unloading at 8:30a.m. so students go straight to their classrooms. Thanks for your support trying to get our kiddos off on the right foot in the morning!
We will have a small Valentine’s Day celebration on Thursday, Feb. 14. Students are encouraged to create a bag or box to hold their cards and treats. Please label the front of the box with your name. A class list will also be sent home to make Vaentine cards as well. If you would like to donate snacks, Zip lock baggies, paper plates, cups, napkins, drink that would be sweet!
Winter is here! All students go outside every day UNLESS the temperature is below 16 degrees or it is raining. PLEASE remind you child to bring their gear even if it looks like foul weather. You never know what the weather will be like in Maine! It can be raining one minute and sunny the next! Students MUST have boots and snowpants to play in the snow. This is a P.C.S. rule. Students should also have a winter jacket, hat, scarf and mittens. Some recess days are very chilly but still warm enough for recess! We want all children to be warm and safe during the chilly winter months. If your child has extra snowpants, boots or sneakers to keep at school they may. They may store their gear in their cubbies. SNEAKERS are a must for gym class on Wednesdays! Also, students should have a pair of sneakers/shoes to wear in the classroom so their feet don’t overheat.
Homework packets are sent home on the first day of the school week and are due back the following first day of the week. If there is a holiday, workshop day or snow day homework is scheduled that week. Homework during vacations only will be optional!
Please check your child’s Weekly Tote (white folder with the blue paw print) for weekly papers. Please remove the papers and return the tote to school. This week your child tote should have the following news from the classroom: week #22 newsletter
We have a snack break every morning upon arrival. Please make sure your child has a healthy snack and drink.
Cooler weather is approaching and your child will need to dress appropriately. Please send layers of clothing with your child so they can adjust, as the days get cooler or warmer.
Students have gym class on Wednesday. Please send sneakers and appropriate dress.
Toys and electronics are not permitted in my class unless they remain in the students’ school bag. It is the responsibility of the student if a toy/electronic is lost or damaged.
Each week a different student will bring home a plastic portfolio box labeled “Mrs. Daig’s Star Student”. It will be sent home on Fridays and returned on Mondays. Your child may fill the portfolio box with items that pertain to him/her. Students are asked to bring items/pictures of items to school that are meaningful like a postcard of their summer trip to Hawaii, a piece of rose quartz from a quarry they once visited, or a favorite doll that someone crocheted. Items will be shared throughout the week and returned home on Friday.
Again, I look forward to working with you and your child. Please contact me with any questions or concerns.
              Mrs. Deb Daigneault Grade 2 Teacher
ddaigneault@rsu16.org   mrsdaigneaultclass.weebly.com
1250 Maine Street Poland, ME 04274 207-998-4915 X 175



           Mrs. Daigneault’s 2018-2019 Class List

Joshua
Olivia t
Annablle
Lydia
Sydney
Graesyn
Allie
Grace
Annabella
Tristan
Jensen
Jason
Wyatt
Ethan
Sophia
       Tanner

Week #21

1/25/2019

The Daigneault News
week #21                               January 25, 2019
Wow! This was one super short week! We did get some learning in but in small spurts!
WANTED! We have chair arm pillows for students to use on the floor. We are in need of 4 more for everyone to have one to use. If you can help us that would be wonderful! We also need baby wipes too!
Winter is here! All students go outside every day UNLESS the temperature is below 16 degrees or it is raining. PLEASE remind you child to bring their gear even if it looks like foul weather. You never know what the weather will be like in Maine! It can be raining one minute and sunny the next! Students MUST have boots and snowpants to play in the snow. This is a P.C.S. rule. Students should also have a winter jacket, hat, scarf and mittens. Some recess days are very chilly but still warm enough for recess! We want all children to be warm and safe during the chilly winter months. If your child has extra snowpants, boots or sneakers to keep at school they may. They may store their gear in their cubbies. SNEAKERS are a must for gym class on Wednesdays! Also, students should have a pair of sneakers/shoes to wear in the classroom so their feet don’t overheat.
Homework packets are sent home on the first day of the school week and are due back the following first day of the week. If there is a holiday, workshop day or snow day homework is scheduled that week. Homework during vacations only will be optional!
Please check your child’s Weekly Tote (white folder with the blue paw print) for weekly papers. Please remove the papers and return the tote to school. This week your child tote should have the following news from the classroom: week #21 newsletter
We have a snack break every morning upon arrival. Please make sure your child has a healthy snack and drink.
Cooler weather is approaching and your child will need to dress appropriately. Please send layers of clothing with your child so they can adjust, as the days get cooler or warmer.
Students have gym class on Wednesday. Please send sneakers and appropriate dress.
Toys and electronics are not permitted in my class unless they remain in the students’ school bag. It is the responsibility of the student if a toy/electronic is lost or damaged.
Each week a different student will bring home a plastic portfolio box labeled “Mrs. Daig’s Star Student”. It will be sent home on Fridays and returned on Mondays. Your child may fill the portfolio box with items that pertain to him/her. Students are asked to bring items/pictures of items to school that are meaningful like a postcard of their summer trip to Hawaii, a piece of rose quartz from a quarry they once visited, or a favorite doll that someone crocheted. Items will be shared throughout the week and returned home on Friday.
Again, I look forward to working with you and your child. Please contact me with any questions or concerns.
              Mrs. Deb Daigneault Grade 2 Teacher
ddaigneault@rsu16.org   mrsdaigneaultclass.weebly.com
1250 Maine Street Poland, ME 04274 207-998-4915 X 175

week #20

1/19/2019

  The Daigneault News
week #20                               January 18, 2019
This week students worked on wrapping up their unit 4 math assessments, Student Learning Goal assessments, Mid Year Math assessment and pre and post math assessments! It was a very busy week of testing! Students also worked on their opinion works of art for Martin Luther King Jr. and Cooper and Mr. Beakman from our read aloud book, Cooper and Packrat Mystery on Pine Lake. Second graders also focused on review week of skills from the first trimester during their Morning Jumpstarts. Please check out the review skills your child is working on and as always revisit these skills throughout the year.
Trimester 2 progress reports are going home today as well. I added some skills that students may continue to review so they can at least maintain. If you would like any additional ideas for activities to help your child at home please contact me.
Our class is looking for new or gently used pillows with arms for our work on the floor. I have 12 pillows and 16 kiddos. We are looking for a donation to add to our classroom. If you have one or more of these pillows and would like to donate them we would gladly accept what you can give! Working on the floor with pillows and carpet squares makes learning a little more comfortable! We are alos in need of baby wipes for students to wash tables after breakfast/snack/lunch. Only adults may use the Clorox/Lysol wipes and I have plenty but the kiddos need baby wipes without the harsh chemicals.
Winter is here! All students go outside every day UNLESS the temperature is below 16 degrees or it is raining. PLEASE remind you child to bring their gear even if it looks like foul weather. You never know what the weather will be like in Maine! It can be raining one minute and sunny the next! Students MUST have boots and snowpants to play in the snow. This is a P.C.S. rule. Students should also have a winter jacket, hat, scarf and mittens. Some recess days are very chilly but still warm enough for recess! We want all children to be warm and safe during the chilly winter months. If your child has extra snowpants, boots or sneakers to keep at school they may. They may store their gear in their cubbies. SNEAKERS are a must for gym class on Wednesdays! Also, students should have a pair of sneakers/shoes to wear in the classroom so their feet don’t overheat.
Homework packets are sent home on the first day of the school week and are due back the following first day of the week. If there is a holiday, workshop day or snow day homework is scheduled that week. Homework during vacations only will be optional!
Please check your child’s Weekly Tote (white folder with the blue paw print) for weekly papers. Please remove the papers and return the tote to school. This week your child tote should have the following news from the classroom: week #20 newsletter
We have a snack break every morning upon arrival. Please make sure your child has a healthy snack and drink.
Cooler weather is approaching and your child will need to dress appropriately. Please send layers of clothing with your child so they can adjust, as the days get cooler or warmer.
Students have gym class on Wednesday. Please send sneakers and appropriate dress.
Toys and electronics are not permitted in my class unless they remain in the students’ school bag. It is the responsibility of the student if a toy/electronic is lost or damaged.
Each week a different student will bring home a plastic portfolio box labeled “Mrs. Daig’s Star Student”. It will be sent home on Fridays and returned on Mondays. Your child may fill the portfolio box with items that pertain to him/her. Students are asked to bring items/pictures of items to school that are meaningful like a postcard of their summer trip to Hawaii, a piece of rose quartz from a quarry they once visited, or a favorite doll that someone crocheted. Items will be shared throughout the week and returned home on Friday.
Again, I look forward to working with you and your child. Please contact me with any questions or concerns.
              Mrs. Deb Daigneault Grade 2 Teacher
ddaigneault@rsu16.org   mrsdaigneaultclass.weebly.com
1250 Maine Street Poland, ME 04274 207-998-4915 X 175

weeks 18 & 19

1/10/2019

  The Daigneault News
weeks #18 & 19                               January 11, 2019
Welcome back to a new year! Students welcomed the new year by revisiting goals. Students also continued their focused work on existing goals in math and reading. In Theme Time students are learnung about the traditions for those that celebrate the Chinese New Year. Last week we made Zodiac Chinese New Year wreaths! This week we made Chinease lanterns! Ask your child what these symbols mean. This past week students focused on their opinion writing and gearning up for their end of unit and post student learning goal in math. Ask your child about our new math game to practice place value- “What Am I?”
Winter is here! All students go outside every day UNLESS the temperature is below 16 degrees or it is raining. PLEASE remind you child to bring their gear even if it looks like foul weather. You never know what the weather will be like in Maine! It can be raining one minute and sunny the next! Students MUST have boots and snowpants to play in the snow. This is a P.C.S. rule. Students should also have a winter jacket, hat, scarf and mittens. Some recess days are very chilly but still warm enough for recess! We want all children to be warm and safe during the chilly winter months. If your child has extra snowpants, boots or sneakers to keep at school they may. They may store their gear in their cubbies. SNEAKERS are a must for gym class on Wednesdays! Also, students should have a pair of sneakers/shoes to wear in the classroom so their feet don’t overheat.
Homework packets are sent home on the first day of the school week and are due back the following first day of the week. If there is a holiday, workshop day or snow day homework is scheduled that week. Homework during vacations only will be optional!
Please check your child’s Weekly Tote (white folder with the blue paw print) for weekly papers. Please remove the papers and return the tote to school. This week your child tote should have the following news from the classroom: week #18/19 newsletter
My website is up and ready to view! I post my weekly newsletters, our daily schedule, the star student share schedule, information about the grade 2 common core standards and Daily 5 and some background information about me and our ABC’s on our Grade 2 Classroom.
Each week you will receive a paper copy of “The Daigneault News” which will inform you of classroom activities, upcoming events, homework information and school news. You may also visit my school website for information too! If your child lives in two houses and needs two sets of all materials sent home please let me know and I will set up an additional mailbox and/or mail materials. It’s important that I have everyone on the same page with events, progress and updates. Please let me know what works best for you and I’m more than happy to help any way I can!
I will do my best to inform you of special dates as far in advance as possible. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me.
Every Friday your child will bring a weekly folder home with important school news. Please remove the contents and return the weekly folder to school on Monday. If you have lunch money or an important note please label and place the item/s inside the weekly folder. This will ensure that I receive important information.
I have implemented the Home-School folder this week as well. If your child needs a folder please let me know. Daily papers and notes are placed in the folder. It would be very helpful to label all student property since children have similar items.
We have a snack break every morning upon arrival. Please make sure your child has a healthy snack and drink.
Cooler weather is approaching and your child will need to dress appropriately. Please send layers of clothing with your child so they can adjust, as the days get cooler or warmer.
Students have gym class on Wednesday. Please send sneakers and appropriate dress.
Toys and electronics are not permitted in my class unless they remain in the students’ school bag. It is the responsibility of the student if a toy/electronic is lost or damaged.
Each week a different student will bring home a plastic portfolio box labeled “Mrs. Daig’s Star Student”. It will be sent home on Fridays and returned on Mondays. Your child may fill the portfolio box with items that pertain to him/her. Students are asked to bring items/pictures of items to school that are meaningful like a postcard of their summer trip to Hawaii, a piece of rose quartz from a quarry they once visited, or a favorite doll that someone crocheted. Items will be shared throughout the week and returned home on Friday.
Again, I look forward to working with you and your child. Please contact me with any questions or concerns.
              Mrs. Deb Daigneault Grade 2 Teacher
ddaigneault@rsu16.org   mrsdaigneaultclass.weebly.com
1250 Maine Street Poland, ME 04274 207-998-4915 X 175

weeks 15-17 December 21, 2018

12/21/2018

  The Daigneault News
weeks #15, 16 & 17
Last week #16 was Santa Workshop News
                                   December 21, 2018

Thank you to all who donated materials to our class to make our Santa’s Workshop a huge success! Students had a blast making the various activities.
Winter is here! All students go outside every day UNLESS the temperature is below 16 degrees or it is raining. PLEASE remind you child to bring their gear even if it looks like foul weather. You never know what the weather will be like in Maine! It can be raining one minute and sunny the next! Students MUST have boots and snowpants to play in the snow. This is a P.C.S. rule. Students should also have a winter jacket, hat, scarf and mittens. Some recess days are very chilly but still warm enough for recess! We want all children to be warm and safe during the chilly winter months. If your child has extra snowpants, boots or sneakers to keep at school they may. They may store their gear in their cubbies. SNEAKERS are a must for gym class on Wednesdays! Also, students should have a pair of sneakers/shoes to wear in the classroom so their feet don’t overheat.
Students also started their new unit in writing- Opinion Writing! Ask you second grader about their best pet pieces. In Theme Time students are focusing on Traditions and Christmas Around the World. If you have any books or symbols we could borrow we would love to have them for our unit of study.
Homework packets are sent home on the first day of the school week and are due back the following first day of the week. If there is a holiday, workshop day or snow day homework is scheduled that week. Homework during vacations only will be optional!
Please check your child’s Weekly Tote (white folder with the blue paw print) for weekly papers. Please remove the papers and return the tote to school. This week your child tote should have the following news from the classroom: week #15-17 newsletter
My website is up and ready to view! I post my weekly newsletters, our daily schedule, the star student share schedule, information about the grade 2 common core standards and Daily 5 and some background information about me and our ABC’s on our Grade 2 Classroom.
Each week you will receive a paper copy of “The Daigneault News” which will inform you of classroom activities, upcoming events, homework information and school news. You may also visit my school website for information too! If your child lives in two houses and needs two sets of all materials sent home please let me know and I will set up an additional mailbox and/or mail materials. It’s important that I have everyone on the same page with events, progress and updates. Please let me know what works best for you and I’m more than happy to help any way I can!
I will do my best to inform you of special dates as far in advance as possible. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me.
Every Friday your child will bring a weekly folder home with important school news. Please remove the contents and return the weekly folder to school on Monday. If you have lunch money or an important note please label and place the item/s inside the weekly folder. This will ensure that I receive important information.
I have implemented the Home-School folder this week as well. If your child needs a folder please let me know. Daily papers and notes are placed in the folder. It would be very helpful to label all student property since children have similar items.
We have a snack break every morning upon arrival. Please make sure your child has a healthy snack and drink.
Cooler weather is approaching and your child will need to dress appropriately. Please send layers of clothing with your child so they can adjust, as the days get cooler or warmer.
Students have gym class on Wednesday. Please send sneakers and appropriate dress.
Toys and electronics are not permitted in my class unless they remain in the students’ school bag. It is the responsibility of the student if a toy/electronic is lost or damaged.
Each week a different student will bring home a plastic portfolio box labeled “Mrs. Daig’s Star Student”. It will be sent home on Fridays and returned on Mondays. Your child may fill the portfolio box with items that pertain to him/her. Students are asked to bring items/pictures of items to school that are meaningful like a postcard of their summer trip to Hawaii, a piece of rose quartz from a quarry they once visited, or a favorite doll that someone crocheted. Items will be shared throughout the week and returned home on Friday.
Again, I look forward to working with you and your child. Please contact me with any questions or concerns.

Mrs. Deb Daigneault Grade 2 Teacher
ddaigneault@rsu16.org   mrsdaigneaultclass.weebly.com
1250 Maine Street Poland, ME 04274 207-998-4915 X 175

weeks 15 & 16

12/13/2018

Santa’s Workshop Donatations Wanted
On Wednesday, December 19 our class will have a Santa’s Workshop Day. Student Elves will have roations of crafts and other academic activities. We are in need of donations to help complete the activities. Whatever you can do to help we would greatly appreciate it!

For Gingerbread Houses:
->graham crackers (3 boxes)
->white frosting in a plastic container (10)
->gumdrops (2 bags)
->mini M&M’s (1 large bag)
->mini candy canes (1 box-at least 19)
->Star Mints (1 bag)

For Christamas Ornaments:
->clear bulbs *Mrs. Daig already bought these!
->colored crinkly shredded paper(used for gift boxes/bags- You
can find it at the Dollar Tree in the gift bag section) need 5 —bags
->white paint (2 bottles)
->permant markers to design on glass (6 in different colors)

Reindeer Food/Santa’s Glitter Kit:
-> regular oatmeal (1 large container)
->glitter - any color(I usually use 1/2 teaspoon per kid)

Rudolph art project from Canada:
->red glitter

Gingerbread Cookies and Milk:
->I thought it would be nice to have cookies and milk for the busy little student elves as they work on their activities. If anyone would like to bake or purchase cookies and milk and would be awesome! We have 1 6 kiddos.

Weeks 12/13/14

11/28/2018

The Daigneault News
weeks #12 &13&14
                                   November 29, 2018

Sorry about the newsletter combo, but we have had a t least one full week of learning since conferences and the past two Fridays were non school days! I hope we can catch a break to get back on track with our routines and schedules!
It is officially trimester 2! Students started the trimester off with goal planning in Reading, Spelling, Writing and Math. Our plan is to create goals for our High Flying Student Data Portfolios so we can show growth towards goals in each area. Some students also picked behavior as a goal too. Ask your child what our class goal is for trimester 2!
Winter is here! All students go outside every day UNLESS the temperature is below 16 degrees or it is raining. PLEASE remind you child to bring their gear even if it looks like foul weather. You never know what the weather will be like in Maine! It can be raining one minute and sunny the next! Students MUST have boots and snowpants to play in the snow. This is a P.C.S. rule. Students should also have a winter jacket, hat, scarf and mittens. Some recess days are very chilly but still warm enough for recess! We want all children to be warm and safe during the chilly winter months. If your child has extra snowpants, boots or sneakers to keep at school they may. They may store their gear in their cubbies. SNEAKERS are a must for gym class on Wednesdays! Also, students should have a pair of sneakers/shoes to wear in the classroom so their feet don’t overheat.
Students also started their new unit in writing- Opinion Writing! Ask you second grader about their best pet pieces. In Theme Time students are focusing on Traditions and Christmas Around the World. If you have any books or symbols we could borrow we would love to have them for our unit of study.
Upcoming projects: We are in need of flour, salt, glitter (Christmas colors) for our salt dough activity, white paper plates (100 count), white paint, plain oatmeal (1 large container), brown lunch bags (100 count), wiggle eyes (diameter of a quarter-at least 50), red glitter, vanilla frosting (8 containers), graham crackers(4 boxes), star mints, mini candy canes, M & M candies, Twizzlers, plastic knives, spoons & forks, & baby wipes.
Thank you for the wonderful donations! We greatly appreciate all you do!
Homework packets are sent home on the first day of the school week and are due back the following first day of the week. This past Monday I sent home packet #10 which is due back on Monday, December 3! If there is a holiday, workshop day or snow day homework is scheduled that week. Homework during vacations only will be optional!
Please check your child’s Weekly Tote (white folder with the blue paw print) for weekly papers. Please remove the papers and return the tote to school. This week your child tote should have the following news from the classroom: week #12/13/14 newsletter
My website is up and ready to view! I post my weekly newsletters, our daily schedule, the star student share schedule, information about the grade 2 common core standards and Daily 5 and some background information about me and our ABC’s on our Grade 2 Classroom.
Each week you will receive a paper copy of “The Daigneault News” which will inform you of classroom activities, upcoming events, homework information and school news. You may also visit my school website for information too! If your child lives in two houses and needs two sets of all materials sent home please let me know and I will set up an additional mailbox and/or mail materials. It’s important that I have everyone on the same page with events, progress and updates. Please let me know what works best for you and I’m more than happy to help any way I can!
I will do my best to inform you of special dates as far in advance as possible. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me.
Every Friday your child will bring a weekly folder home with important school news. Please remove the contents and return the weekly folder to school on Monday. If you have lunch money or an important note please label and place the item/s inside the weekly folder. This will ensure that I receive important information.
I have implemented the Home-School folder this week as well. If your child needs a folder please let me know. Daily papers and notes are placed in the folder. It would be very helpful to label all student property since children have similar items.
We have a snack break every morning upon arrival. Please make sure your child has a healthy snack and drink.
Cooler weather is approaching and your child will need to dress appropriately. Please send layers of clothing with your child so they can adjust, as the days get cooler or warmer.
Students have gym class on Wednesday. Please send sneakers and appropriate dress.
Toys and electronics are not permitted in my class unless they remain in the students’ school bag. It is the responsibility of the student if a toy/electronic is lost or damaged.
A schedule for the “Star Student of the Week” is in your child’s Weekly Tote. Each week a different student will bring home a plastic portfolio box labeled “Mrs. Daig’s Star Student”. It will be sent home on Fridays and returned on Mondays. Your child may fill the portfolio box with items that pertain to him/her. Students are asked to bring items/pictures of items to school that are meaningful like a postcard of their summer trip to Hawaii, a piece of rose quartz from a quarry they once visited, or a favorite doll that someone crocheted. Items will be shared throughout the week and returned home on Friday.
Again, I look forward to working with you and your child. Please contact me with any questions or concerns.
           Mrs. Deb Daigneault Grade 2 Teacher
ddaigneault@rsu16.org   mrsdaigneaultclass.weebly.com
1250 Maine Street Poland, ME 04274 207-998-4915 X 175

weeks 10 & 11

11/13/2018

The Daigneault News
weeks #10 & 11
                                   November 8, 2018

Thank you to those who came to conferences this past week. We shared goals and how the first part of the year was going. If you haven’t signed up for a conference and would love to meet with me please contact me so we can schedule one as soon as possible.
If you ordered pictures they will be sent home with your child unless you already recieved yours at conferences.
Students have been sharing their narrative story boxes during reading. I love the costumes and book work! Way to go!
A huge thank you to all those for your wonderful donations to our classroom! We now have an electric pencil sharpener and glue for our project! Thank you!
Homework packets are sent home on the first day of the school week and are due back the following first day of the week. Last Monday I sent home packet #9 which is due back on Monday, November 19! Homework during vacation is optional!
Please check your child’s Weekly Tote (white folder with the blue paw print) for weekly papers. Please remove the papers and return the tote to school. This week your child tote should have the following news from the classroom: week #10/11 newsletter, “How to help my child with reading at home.” handout and Rebecca Sitton word list .
My website is up and ready to view! I post my weekly newsletters, our daily schedule, the star student share schedule, information about the grade 2 common core standards and Daily 5 and some background information about me and our ABC’s on our Grade 2 Classroom.
Each week you will receive a paper copy of “The Daigneault News” which will inform you of classroom activities, upcoming events, homework information and school news. You may also visit my school website for information too! If your child lives in two houses and needs two sets of all materials sent home please let me know and I will set up an additional mailbox and/or mail materials. It’s important that I have everyone on the same page with events, progress and updates. Please let me know what works best for you and I’m more than happy to help any way I can!
I will do my best to inform you of special dates as far in advance as possible. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me.
Every Friday your child will bring a weekly folder home with important school news. Please remove the contents and return the weekly folder to school on Monday. If you have lunch money or an important note please label and place the item/s inside the weekly folder. This will ensure that I receive important information.
I have implemented the Home-School folder this week as well. If your child needs a folder please let me know. Daily papers and notes are placed in the folder. It would be very helpful to label all student property since children have similar items.
We have a snack break every morning upon arrival. Please make sure your child has a healthy snack and drink.
Cooler weather is approaching and your child will need to dress appropriately. Please send layers of clothing with your child so they can adjust, as the days get cooler or warmer.
Students have gym class on Wednesday. Please send sneakers and appropriate dress.
Toys and electronics are not permitted in my class unless they remain in the students’ school bag. It is the responsibility of the student if a toy/electronic is lost or damaged.
A schedule for the “Star Student of the Week” is in your child’s Weekly Tote. Each week a different student will bring home a plastic portfolio box labeled “Mrs. Daig’s Star Student”. It will be sent home on Fridays and returned on Mondays. Your child may fill the portfolio box with items that pertain to him/her. Students are asked to bring items/pictures of items to school that are meaningful like a postcard of their summer trip to Hawaii, a piece of rose quartz from a quarry they once visited, or a favorite doll that someone crocheted. Items will be shared throughout the week and returned home on Friday.
Again, I look forward to working with you and your child. Please contact me with any questions or concerns.
           Mrs. Deb Daigneault Grade 2 Teacher
ddaigneault@rsu16.org   mrsdaigneaultclass.weebly.com
1250 Maine Street Poland, ME 04274 207-998-4915 X 175

week #9

10/26/2018

The Daigneault News
week #9
                                   October 26, 2018

Happy fall from second grade!
Our class is working on writing stories for our annual Harvest Story Bash and we need your help. Students have been working on their stories in class but need to transform a clean pizza box into a book based on their story. On the outside of the box students need to create a book jacket with a picture, title, author and illustrator’s name. On the inside left we will glue the finished story. PLEASE DO NOT GLUE/TAPE/STAPLE the story in the pizza box. We will be finishing the story at school and adding it later. On the inside right create a scene from the story. Be creative!
   Students have a copy of the story. Please keep in mind that your child’s story is in rough copy form. As a class we are going through the writing process. Students do a self edit, peer edit and end with a teacher edit. Rough drafts are sent home so parents can get an idea of what the story will be about.
   Boxes and stories will be sent home Friday, Oct. 26 and due NO LATER THAN Mon., Nov. 5!
It’s that time of year again for conferences! Conference forms are going home today. We are offering two evenings this year, Tuesday, November 6 and Thursday, November 8 3:30-7:00 p.m. Please complete your form and return it as soon as possible! A confirmation notice with your date and time will be sent home the same day you send in the form!
We are in need of notebooks (Composition notebooks would be best!) for our interactive spelling and interactive reading notebooks. Please have your child bring 2 notebooks to school . We also need a gallon of Elmer’s white glue for a Reward Word reward that the kiddos earned- it also ties in with our Matter science unit as well! Thank you!
Homework packets are sent home on the first day of the school week and are due back the following first day of the week. Last Monday I sent home packet #6 which is due back on Monday, October29! On Monday, October 29 I will send home packet #7.
Pizza boxes and informationare also being sent home today. Please encourage your child to learn his/her lunch pin number!
Please check your child’s Weekly Tote (white folder with the blue paw print) for weekly papers. Please remove the papers and return the tote to school. This week your child tote should have the following news from the classroom: week #9 newsletter and pizza box information letter.
My website is up and ready to view! I post my weekly newsletters, our daily schedule, the star student share schedule, information about the grade 2 common core standards and Daily 5 and some background information about me and our ABC’s on our Grade 2 Classroom.
Each week you will receive a paper copy of “The Daigneault News” which will inform you of classroom activities, upcoming events, homework information and school news. You may also visit my school website for information too! If your child lives in two houses and needs two sets of all materials sent home please let me know and I will set up an additional mailbox and/or mail materials. It’s important that I have everyone on the same page with events, progress and updates. Please let me know what works best for you and I’m more than happy to help any way I can!
I will do my best to inform you of special dates as far in advance as possible. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me.
Every Friday your child will bring a weekly folder home with important school news. Please remove the contents and return the weekly folder to school on Monday. If you have lunch money or an important note please label and place the item/s inside the weekly folder. This will ensure that I receive important information.
I have implemented the Home-School folder this week as well. If your child needs a folder please let me know. Daily papers and notes are placed in the folder. It would be very helpful to label all student property since children have similar items.
We have a snack break every morning upon arrival. Please make sure your child has a healthy snack and drink.
Cooler weather is approaching and your child will need to dress appropriately. Please send layers of clothing with your child so they can adjust, as the days get cooler or warmer.
Students have gym class on Wednesday. Please send sneakers and appropriate dress.
Toys and electronics are not permitted in my class unless they remain in the students’ school bag. It is the responsibility of the student if a toy/electronic is lost or damaged.
A schedule for the “Star Student of the Week” is in your child’s Weekly Tote. Each week a different student will bring home a plastic portfolio box labeled “Mrs. Daig’s Star Student”. It will be sent home on Fridays and returned on Mondays. Your child may fill the portfolio box with items that pertain to him/her. Students are asked to bring items/pictures of items to school that are meaningful like a postcard of their summer trip to Hawaii, a piece of rose quartz from a quarry they once visited, or a favorite doll that someone crocheted. Items will be shared throughout the week and returned home on Friday.
Again, I look forward to working with you and your child. Please contact me with any questions or concerns.
           Mrs. Deb Daigneault Grade 2 Teacher
ddaigneault@rsu16.org   mrsdaigneaultclass.weebly.com
1250 Maine Street Poland, ME 04274 207-998-4915 X 175

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