Sweeeeet first half-day!!

I would like for all the moms, dads, and grandparents to know that your 2nd grader had a sweeeeet first half-day of school!!

We had a great time getting to know each other by using the "Little Bit About Me Bag". I even had a bag to share:) The class learned that I LOVE cats and have a white kitty named Frixie. I also showed off my family picture of my husband Jeff, my son Zack (8th grade), and my daughter Ellie (5th grade). Finally, I showed my candy from Japan, and shared with the class that I was born there and moved to the United States when I was in 2nd grade!

We also learned how to "Read to Self", and practiced where to sit, and how to read quietly. I was VERY proud of everyone.

Before dismissal time, we looked over our first set of spelling words...super easy! But I told the kids not to worry...I will be adding on 5 CHALLENGE words next week to keep their brains learning:)

Don't forget that tomorrow night is our Back to School Night at 7pm! (PARENTS ONLY) Looking foward to seeing all of you in the classroom.

Blessings,

Mrs. Johnston

Dear Smartie boys and Smartie girls (and their wonderful parents), 

Welcome to the new school year! I'm Mrs. Johnston, and I am thrilled to be your teacher this year.

I know that it's hard to say good-bye to the lazy days of summer and get back into setting your alarm clocks to a VERY early time in the morning. But I want you to know that I am looking forward to seeing all of you in my classroom. We are going to have a SUPER DUPER year together!!

Don't forget to come to the classroom on Tuesday, 8/28, for Open House (10am-noon). It will be a SWEET time!! Be sure to bring all your supplies that morning so you don't have to carry everything on the first day of school.

See you soon!

Mrs. Johnston