Ms. McMillan - Grade Two 2019/2020

Hope everyone had a great long weekend! Look at the soup we made together as a class ...  Thank you to everyone who brought in food items to contribute to making our Stone Soup.  We Are Thankful For ....  Fall Art .... Home Reading Program has begun!!! Please look for your child's home reading bag in their backpack. When your child is able to read their book independently bring the book back and they will be able to choose a new book to read. Please ensure that you fill out and sign the reading log that is in their reading bag. Thank you for all of your support at home! 

Friendly Reminders  - Friendly reminder that there will be NO school on  Friday October 11th or Monday October 14th.  - Please feel free to bring in food for our We Scare Hunger Campaign if you are able. We will be collecting food items until October 31st.  This week we will be talking about 'Community' and being thankful. We will be reading the book titled 'Stone Soup.'  We will be making soup together on Thursday and we ask that your child brings in some vegetables that are already washed and cut up so they are ready to add to the soup. Some food suggestions are potatoes, carrots, celery, onions, corn. If your child could bring their vegetables in a container that would be appreciated as they will also be using this container for their soup.  Thank you so much for helping us with our class project. 

What does it mean to be present??  Have a discussion with your child on what it means to be present ... Take a look at what we were writing about today ....  Friendly Reminders ....  - Forest Fridays - Please ensure that your child comes to school dressed for the weather as we will be spending time outside on Friday's.  - Non Instruction Day - October 11, 2019   - We are collecting food items for our 4th Annual 'We Scare Hunger' campaign. Please feel free to donate food items to help us meet our classroom goal.  https://www.calgaryfoodbank.com/wishlist/ - 

Thank You to everyone who brought in money to help support our Terry Fox Run last week!

We have completed our 2nd week of Grade 2 !!!!!  This Friday we are starting our 'Forest Friday's.' We will be using the pond area across the street from the school as our outdoor classroom over the course of the year.to enrich our learning. Parents please ensure that you child comes to school dressed appropriately for the weather. Reminder that Parent Teacher Conferences are Thursday September 19th 4:00pm to 7:00pm and Friday September 20th, 8:00am - 12:00pm. Please note that the 19th is a NOON DISMISSAL and the 20th is a Non Instructional Day for students. You can book your conference beginning Sunday September 15th at 6:00 am on a first come first serve basis. Picture Day is Coming !!! Picture Day is Sept 26th Here are some pictures from our second week of Grade 2! 

Welcome to Grade 2 !!!!!   My name is Michelle McMillan and I am so pleased that I am your child's teacher this year! Please use this website to find important information on your child's learning and classroom updates. Sending out a friendly reminder that we are having an Open House here at Auburn Bay School tomorrow evening (Thursday September 5, 2019) from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm. This is an opportunity for you to come in and see your child's classroom and to meet their teacher. Please remember that this is a meet and greet and Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held at a latter date. Looking forward to meeting you! Ms. McMillan