Alyson Atchley

Announcements


Mrs. Atchley’s Class
2nd Grade News
May  21-24

***The last Tiger Awards presentation will be this Tuesday, May 22nd  from 11:45 AM to 12:30 PM.  Please come and see what a wonderful job your children have done this year.  I am so proud of them!!!

***Students will be out of school on Friday, May 25th for a Teacher Workday.

***Report Card Day is Saturday, May 26th.  You may pick up your child’s report card from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

***I just want to take this opportunity to thank you for your support this year.  I have had such great parent involvement.  I appreciate all the kind words, snacks, supplies, gifts, and all of the other generous things you all have done for me.  I LOVE your children!!!!!  I am so thankful that each and every single one of them was placed in my classroom this year.  Thank you for letting me be such an important part of their lives over the past ten months.  I have loved this journey!  I will never forget them.  I told them on the very first day of school that it was my job to give them roots and wings.  Now that it is time for them to fly, I am just not ready for them to leave the safety of my nest.  However, I am confident that they are ready.  They have grown so much this year, not just in height, but in knowledge and maturity.  I am looking so forward to seeing what the future holds for them.  I know they are all going to be very successful.  Please keep in touch with me.  I hope that they never forget me and that they will come back and visit me often.  They will forever be my angels and I will love them always!!!!!   Mrs. Atchley

Upcoming Dates to Remember:

May 22 – Tiger Awards 11:45 AM to 12:30 PM
May 23 – PAWS Celebration – Beach Party
May 25 – Workday for Teachers – No School for Students
May 26 – Report Card Day 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
July 23 – Registration Day
July 30 – First Day of School for Students

Announcements


Mrs. Atchley’s Class
2nd Grade News
May  14 – 18

Homework – Students need to read at least three nights each week.  Please remember to be using your child’s agenda as a reading log for our reading each night.  You can sign by the date on the left side of the agenda.  Students need to read 15-20 minutes each night.  You need to write the book title and the amount of time spent reading.

Spelling – This week we will be working on the endings “ed” and “ing”.  We will not have a Spelling Test this week.  We will do other spelling and language arts activities with our words.

Reading – We will be reading Pigsty.  The skill for our story will be to identify causes that change the outcome of a story.  Please practice this skill as you read with your child at home this week.

Math – We will be creating arrays to solve multiplication problems with addition.

This week our “I can” statements are:

*I can gather information to answer questions.
*I can create arrays to solve multiplication problems with addition.
*I can explain the meaning of selected patriotic symbols and landmarks of Tennessee.

***This week we will be working on autobiographies and timelines in our classroom.  If you have any pictures that you do not mind sending in, we would love to have them.  They will not be returned like they come in, but they will be sent home in the timelines.  We may need to cut some of the pictures.  We need pictures from different times in their lives, from the time they were born until now.  Thanks so much for your help in advance!  I know you will love their finished timeline projects!

***Thank you all so much for the super sweet Teacher Appreciation gifts and Mother’s Day gifts that you gave me.  I appreciate it all so much.  I truly love your children!  It is a blessing to spend every day with them.

Upcoming Dates to Remember:

May 17 – Field Day
May 18 – 8:30 AM Talent Show
May 22 – Tiger Awards
May 25 – Workday for Teachers – No School for Students
May 26 – Report Card Day 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
July 23 – Registration Day
July 30 – First Day of School

Announcements


Mrs. Atchley’s Class
2nd Grade News
May 7 – 11

Homework – Students need to read at least three nights each week.  Please remember to be using your child’s agenda as a reading log for our reading each night.  You can sign by the date on the left side of the agenda.  Students need to read 15-20 minutes each night.  You need to write the book title and the amount of time spent reading.

Spelling – This week we will be working on “r” controlled sounds such as: ”ire”, “ier”, and “ure”. Spelling words will be in agendas as they are different depending on tiger time groups.

Reading – We will be reading Babu’s Song.  The skill for our story will be to analyze the characters, conflict, and setting. Please practice this skill as you read with your child at home this week.

Math – We will be creating arrays to solve multiplication problems with addition.

This week our “I can” statements are:

*I can identify causes that change the outcome of a story.
*I can create arrays to solve multiplication problems with addition.
*I can explain the meaning of selected patriotic symbols and landmarks of Tennessee.

***We will be going to the Ward Agricultural Center on Wednesday, May 9th for Farm Day.  We will eat lunch at 10:25 AM.  We will load the bus at 11:10 AM.  We will be at the Ward Agricultural Center from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM then we will return to Sam Houston.

***We will going on the Walking Field Trip to the Don Fox Park on Thursday, May 10th.  We will leave Sam Houston at 8:45 AM.

***This week we will be working on autobiographies and timelines in our classroom.  If you have any pictures that you do not mind sending in, we would love to have them.  They will not be returned like they come in, but they will be sent home in the timelines.  We may need to cut some of the pictures.  We need pictures from different times in their lives, from the time they were born until now.  Thanks so much for your help in advance!  I know you will love their finished timeline projects!

Upcoming Dates to Remember:

May 7 – 11  Sam Houston Book Fair
May 8 – 5:30 PM Tennessee Program
May 9 – Farm Day at the Ward Agricultural Center 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM
May 10 – Walking Field Trip to the Don Fox Park 8:45 AM
May 17 – Field Day
May 18 – 8:30 AM Talent Show
May 22 – Tiger Awards
May 25 – Workday for Teachers – No School for Students
May 26 – Report Card Day 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
July 23 – Registration Day
July 30 – First Day of School

Announcements


Mrs. Atchley’s Class
2nd Grade News
April 30 – May 3

Homework – Students need to read at least three nights each week.  Please remember to be using your child’s agenda as a reading log for our reading each night.  You can sign by the date on the left side of the agenda.  Students need to read 15-20 minutes each night.  You need to write the book title and the amount of time spent reading.

Spelling – This week we will be working on “r” controlled sounds such as: ”or”, “ore”, and “oar”. Spelling words will be in agendas as they are different depending on tiger time groups.  The Spelling Test will be on Thursday this week since we will not be in school on Friday.

Reading – We will be reading African American Inventors.  The skill for our story will be comparing and contrasting all of the inventors in our story. Please practice this skill as you read with your child at home this week.

Math – We will be working on estimating and measuring lengths of objects in inches, feet, centimeters, and meters.  We will also be solving addition and subtraction problems involving lengths.  We will look for relationships in different length units.

This week our “I can” statements are:

*I can gather information to answer questions.
*I can compare and contrast the most important points in texts.
*I can write a narrative from beginning to end.
*I can compare and contrast the cultures of Tennessee’s three grand divisions.
*I can identify the major products for Tennessee.
*I can see the relationships in different length units.
*I can estimate and measure lengths of objects in inches, feet, centimeters, and meters.
*I can solve addition and subtraction problems involving lengths.

***Students will be out of school this Friday, May 4th.  It is a Stockpile/Workday for teachers.  Please enjoy the three day weekend with your sweet children!  They deserve it after their hard work on SAT 10!  Thank you for all of your support and for all of the food you sent in for breakfast.  I am so proud of your children and I love them so much!!!

 ***Field Day Shirts are on sale for $10.00 CASH ONLY.  The money is due no later than Monday, May 7th.

Upcoming Dates to Remember:

May 4 – Stockpile Day – No School for Students
May 7 – 11  Sam Houston Book Fair
May 8 – 5:30 PM Tennessee Program
May 9 – Farm Day at the Fairgrounds 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM
May 10 – Walking Field Trip to the Park
May 17 – Field Day
May 18 – 8:30 AM Talent Show
May 22 – Tiger Awards
May 25 – Workday for Teachers – No School for Students
May 26 – Report Card Day 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
July 23 – Registration Day
July 30 – First Day of School

Announcements



Mrs. Atchley’s Class
2nd Grade News
April 23 – 27

Homework – This is SAT 10 testing week.  Please follow the SAT 10 testing schedule below showing what skills will be tested on what days.  Please study and review SAT 10 practice tests that match the skills students will be tested on the next day the night before testing. I have sent home all of the students’ SAT 10 practice tests. Thank you for your support in assuring your child’s success with SAT 10.

Spelling, Reading, & Math – This week we will be not be having a spelling test, basal reading story, or daily Magic Math class.  We will be taking the SAT 10 test.

SAT 10 Testing Schedule:

Tuesday: Word Study Skills, Spelling, and Language (Monday night’s homework is to study and practice these skills)
Wednesday: Reading Vocabulary and Reading Comprehension (Tuesday night’s homework is to study and practice these skills)
Thursday: Listening and Mathematic Procedures (Wednesday night’s homework is to study and practice these skills)
Friday: Problem Solving and Environment (Thursday night’s homework is to study and practice these skills)

How can I help my child be successful on SAT 10?

*Attendance is crucial every single day.
*Review all homework and practice tests with your child the night before each test.
*Be on time every morning.  Students should be at school no later than 7:50 AM each day.
*Be sure your child gets a good night’s rest each night before SAT 10.
*Be sure your child has a healthy breakfast at home or school.
*Encourage your child to do their best and try their hardest.
*Encourage your child to listen carefully.

Upcoming Dates to Remember:

April 24 – Spring Picture Orders and Money Due
April 24 – 27  SAT 10 Testing for 2nd Grade
May 4 – Stockpile Day – No School for Students
May 7 – 11  Sam Houston Book Fair
May 8 – 5:30 PM Tennessee Program
May 9 – Farm Day at the Fairgrounds 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM
May 10 – Walking Field Trip to the Park
May 17 – Field Day
May 18 – 8:30 AM Talent Show
May 22 – Tiger Awards
May 25 – Workday for Teachers – No School for Students
May 26 – Report Card Day 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
July 23 – Registration Day
July 30 – First Day of School

Announcements


Mrs. Atchley’s Class
2nd Grade News
April 23 – 27

Homework – This is SAT 10 testing week.  Please follow the SAT 10 testing schedule below showing what skills will be tested on what days.  Please study and review SAT 10 practice tests that match the skill they will be tested on the night before testing. I have sent home all of the students’ SAT 10 practice tests.  Thank you for your support in assuring your child’s success with SAT 10.

Spelling, Reading, & Math – This week we will be not be having a spelling test, basal reading story, or daily Magic Math class.  We will be taking the SAT 10 test.

SAT 10 Testing Schedule:

Tuesday: Word Study Skills, Spelling, and Language (Monday night’s homework is to study and practice these skills)
Wednesday: Reading Vocabulary and Reading Comprehension (Tuesday night’s homework is to study and practice these skills)
Thursday: Listening and Mathematics Procedures (Wednesday night’s homework is to study and practice these skills)
Friday: Problem Solving and Environment (Thursday night’s homework is to study and practice these skills)

How can I help my child be successful on SAT 10?

*Attendance is crucial every single day.
*Review all homework and practice tests with your child the night before each test.
*Be on time every morning.  Students should be at school no later than 7:50 AM each day.
*Be sure your child gets a good night’s rest each night before SAT 10.
*Be sure your child has a healthy breakfast at home or school.
*Encourage your child to do their best and try their hardest.
*Encourage your child to listen carefully.

Upcoming Dates to Remember:

April 24 – Spring Picture Orders and Money Due
April 24 – 27  SAT 10 Testing for 2nd Grade
May 4 – Stockpile Day – No School for Students
May 7 – 11  Sam Houston Book Fair
May 9 – Farm Day at the Fairgrounds 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM
May 10 – Walking Field Trip to the Park
May 15 – 5:30 PM Tennessee Program
May 17 – Field Day
May 18 – 8:30 AM Talent Show
May 22 – Tiger Awards
May 25 – Workday for Teachers – No School for Students
May 26 – Report Card Day 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
July 23 – Registration Day
July 30 – First Day of School

Announcements


Mrs. Atchley’s Class
2nd Grade News
April 16-20

Homework – Students need to read at least three nights each week.  Please remember to be using your child’s agenda as a reading log for our reading each night.  You can sign by the date on the left side of the agenda.  Students need to read 15-20 minutes each night.  You need to write the book title and the amount of time spent reading.

Spelling & Reading – This week we will be not be having a spelling test or a basal reading story.  We will be working on spelling skills and word skills in preparation for the SAT 10 Test.

Math – We will be working on estimating and measuring lengths of objects in inches, feet, centimeters, and meters.  We will also be solving addition and subtraction problems involving lengths.  We will look for relationships in different length units.

This week our “I can” statements are:

*I can gather information to answer questions.
*I can compare and contrast the most important points in texts.
*I can write a narrative from beginning to end.
*I can experiment with magnets to determine that objects can move without being touched.
*I can see the relationships in different length units.
*I can estimate and measure lengths of objects in inches, feet, centimeters, and meters.
*I can solve addition and subtraction problems involving lengths.

Upcoming Dates to Remember:

April 18 – Mid Nine Week Report
April 24 – Spring Picture Orders and Money Due
April 24 – 27  SAT 10 Testing for 2nd Grade
May 4 – Stockpile Day – No School for Students
May 9 – Farm Day at the Fairgrounds 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM
May 10 – Walking Field Trip to the Park
May 15 – 5:30 PM Tennessee Program
May 17 – Field Day
May 18 – 8:30 AM Talent Show
May 22 – Tiger Awards
May 25 – Workday for Teachers – No School for Students
May 26 – Report Card Day 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
July 23 – Registration Day
July 30 – First Day of School


Mrs. Atchley’s Class
2nd Grade News
April 16 – 20

Homework – Students need to read at least three nights each week.  Please remember to be using your child’s agenda as a reading log for our reading each night.  You can sign by the date on the left side of the agenda.  Students need to read 15-20 minutes each night.  You need to write the book title and the amount of time spent reading.

Spelling & Reading – This week we will be not be having a spelling test or a basal reading story.  We will be working on spelling skills and word skills in preparation for the SAT 10 Test.

Math – We will be working on estimating and measuring lengths of objects in inches, feet, centimeters, and meters.  We will also be solving addition and subtraction problems involving lengths.  We will look for relationships in different length units.

This week our “I can” statements are:

*I can gather information to answer questions.
*I can compare and contrast the most important points in texts.
*I can write a narrative from beginning to end.
*I can experiment with magnets to determine that objects can move without being touched.
*I can see the relationships in different length units.
*I can estimate and measure lengths of objects in inches, feet, centimeters, and meters.
*I can solve addition and subtraction problems involving lengths.

Upcoming Dates to Remember:

April 18 – Mid Nine Week Report
April 24 – Spring Picture Orders and Money Due
April 24 – 27  SAT 10 Testing for 2nd Grade
May 4 – Stockpile Day – No School for Students
May 9 – Farm Day at the Fairgrounds 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM
May 10 – Walking Field Trip to the Park
May 15 – 5:30 PM Tennessee Program
May 17 – Field Day
May 18 – 8:30 AM Talent Show
May 22 – Tiger Awards
May 25 – Workday for Teachers – No School for Students
May 26 – Report Card Day 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
July 23 – Registration Day
July 30 – First Day of School

Announcements


Mrs. Atchley’s Class

2nd Grade News
April 16-20

Homework – Students need to read at least three nights each week.  Please remember to be using your child’s agenda as a reading log for our reading each night.  You can sign by the date on the left side of the agenda.  Students need to read 15-20 minutes each night.  You need to write the book title and the amount of time spent reading.

Spelling & Reading – This week we will be not be having a spelling test or a basal reading story.  We will be working on spelling skills and word skills in preparation for the SAT 10 Test.

Math – We will be working on estimating and measuring lengths of objects in inches, feet, centimeters, and meters.  We will also be solving addition and subtraction problems involving lengths.  We will look for relationships in different length units.

This week our “I can” statements are:

*I can gather information to answer questions.
*I can compare and contrast the most important points in texts.
*I can write a narrative from beginning to end.
*I can experiment with magnets to determine that objects can move without being touched.
*I can see the relationships in different length units.
*I can estimate and measure lengths of objects in inches, feet, centimeters, and meters.
*I can solve addition and subtraction problems involving lengths.

Upcoming Dates to Remember:

April 18 – Mid Nine Week Report
April 24 – Spring Picture Orders and Money Due
April 24 – 27  SAT 10 Testing for 2nd Grade
May 4 – Stockpile Day – No School for Students
May 9 – Farm Day at the Fairgrounds 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM
May 10 – Walking Field Trip to the Park
May 15 – 5:30 PM Tennessee Program
May 17 – Field Day
May 18 – 8:30 AM Talent Show
May 22 – Tiger Awards
May 25 – Workday for Teachers – No School for Students
May 26 – Report Card Day 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
July 23 – Registration Day
July 30 – First Day of School

Announcements


Mrs. Atchley’s Class
2nd Grade News
April 9-13

Homework – Students need to read at least three nights each week.  Please remember to be using your child’s agenda as a reading log for our reading each night.  You can sign by the date on the left side of the agenda.  Students need to read 15-20 minutes each night.  You need to write the book title and the amount of time spent reading.

Spelling – This week we will be working on “r” controlled sounds such as: ”er”, “eer”, “ere”, and “ear”. Spelling words will be in agendas as they are different depending on tiger time groups.

Reading – We will be reading Music of the Stone Age, Dear Peter Rabbit, and The Velveteen Rabbit.  The skill for our stories will be sequencing the events of a story. Please practice this skill as you read with your child at home this week.

Math – We will be working on estimating and measuring lengths of objects in inches, feet, centimeters, and meters.  We will also be solving addition and subtraction problems involving lengths.  We will look for relationships in different length units.

This week our “I can” statements are:

*I can sequence the events of a story.
*I can use commas in greetings and closings in friendly letters.
*I can investigate how the sun affects objects and materials.
*I can see the relationships in different length units.
*I can estimate and measure lengths of objects in inches, feet, centimeters, and meters.
*I can solve addition and subtraction problems involving lengths.

Upcoming Dates to Remember:

April 18 – Mid Nine Week Report
April 24 – 27  SAT 10 Testing for 2nd Grade
May 4 – Stockpile Day – No School for Students
May 9 – Farm Day at the Fairgrounds 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM
May 10 – Walking Field Trip to the park
May 15 – 5:30 PM Tennessee Program
May 17 – Field Day
May 18 – 8:30 AM Talent Show
May 22 – Tiger Awards
May 25 – Workday for Teachers – No School for Students
May 26 – Report Card Day 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
July 23 – Registration Day
July 30 – First Day of School