End of Year Updates

Hello Families! 

We are looking forward to a great 12 days full of fun, learning, and time together as a classroom community. Below are some updates regarding past/upcoming events. Feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns. Be on the lookout for more updates regarding the end of year show, field days, and Maple Street Park as those dates get closer.  

Girls on the Run Impact Project

Girls on the Run are collecting non-perishable food items to donate to Aunt Dot's Pantry. The items will be delivered to the pantry on Monday, June 3rd. If you are able to send in donations with your child this week please do! Any and all donations are greatly appreciated. 

Audubon 

We are excited for our trip to the Audubon tomorrow! Please help your child prepare for a great day. 

• Mud/rain boots- or an old pair of sneakers that you can get wet and muddy
• Jacket- even on a sunny day the Audubon can be 10 degrees cooler than Essex Junction
• Long pants- no shorts may be worn during the field trip. Students can change into shorts upon our return to school if needed
• Apply bug spray and sunscreen before school 

*We will be eating lunch at the Audubon so please remember to pack your child a lunch from home unless they ordered one from school in advance. 

*Volunteers, please reach out if you did not receive the e-mail with driving and parking directions. 

Brownell Library Visit 

We had a great time on our visit to the Brownell Library yesterday. Thank you to Mrs. Duggan for setting up this event for us. We learned all about what the library has to offer to the community and beyond. Many were excited to learn that the theme this summer is all around Outer Space! Calendars with fun events happening at the library will be sent home before the end of the school year. You may also visit the library website at any time! Click the link to check it out: Brownell Library Website

Busy Month Ahead

Happy Friday!  

It's that time of year where the fun of field trips, performances, and Spring testing begin! There has been a lot of information regarding field trips and important events sent home in the past few weeks. Here is a list of those important dates in one place:  

• Thursday, May 8th- 3rd Grade Assembly 8:00am  
• Friday, May 10th- Diary of a Worm, Spider, Fly at the Flynn
• Thursday, May 23rd- Memorial Day Assembly 8:00am  
• Monday, May 27th- No School 
• Tuesday, May 28th- Walking field trip to Brownell Library 9:00am-9:45am  
• Thursday, May 30th- Seasonal Inquiry Program at the Audubon in Huntington, VT
• Thursday, June 6th- End of Year Show at Fleming 1:00pm-2:30pm 
• Friday, June 7th- Maple Street Park
• Wednesday, June 12th- End of Year BBQ and Field Day  

Feel free to reach out if you have any questions! 

Have a great weekend, 
Ms. Novotny 

Fabulous Superheroes

We are safe, kind, and responsible!  

Such a fun day dressed as superheroes and 

people who are heroes to us! 

Pancake Breakfast and Assembly

In case you haven’t already heard, your 2nd grader did an AMAZING job at yesterday’s assembly. Thank you to those who were able to join us. 

We hope to see you at the Pancake Breakfast and Silent Auction this Saturday, March 30th from 8:30-10:30.

Have a great weekend! 

Ms. Novotny 

Ice Skating

We had so much fun on the ice this morning! We can't wait to go again next Thursday. Looking forward to seeing you all tomorrow at Parent-Teacher conferences.

Best,
Ms. Novotny

Flannel Friday Fun!

Flannel Friday was a huge hit in Room 8! 

While wearing our Flannel, we shared our Animal Reports with each other. We hope to see you on Friday, March 15th between 7:30 and 7:45 for the real celebration. We will be hard at work this week finishing up the diorama of our animal in its habitat.  

More about the Big Change Round Up

This year, Summit is helping raise money for the UVM Children’s hospital by participating in The Big Change Roundup and we need your help.  Together we can help kids and families get the care they need at the hospital when they need it most.  Last year 2.35 tons of change valued at $330,000 was donated, proving that EVERY DIME makes a difference!

So check those couch cushions, pockets, and piggy banks for any loose change and drop it in one of the collection cups outside of Room 4.  The last day for the coin collection will be Monday, March 11th. Thank you!

Important Updates

March Reading Log

I hope everyone had a wonderful break! It's hard to believe it's already March. New home reading logs were sent home this afternoon. 

The Big Change Roundup 

The Big Change Roundup is a fundraiser that raises money and awareness for the University of Vermont Children's Hospital. In your child's backpack you will find a zip lock bag with more information about how to participate and get started. Happy fundraising! 

Conferences 

Parent-Teacher conferences will be held on Friday, March 22nd. Please return the conference form with the times that work best for you if you have not done so already. 

Flannel Friday 

Friday, March 8th is district wide Flannel Day! We hope to fill the Essex-Westford community full of flannel/plaid. 

Have a great week, 

Ms. Novotny 

 

PBIS Assembly

Good Afternoon!

I hope everyone is having a great week. Incase you have not already heard about it, your child may be a part of a scit in tomorrow’s assembly. The assembly starts at 8:00am and ends around 8:30am. Feel free to attend if you are able. If you can not attend, no worries. All of 2nd grade will be a part of an assembly at the end of March.

Best,
Ms. Novotny

Friendship Day- Book Exchange- Guest Teacher

Good Afternoon,  

I hope everyone enjoyed the snow day! 

We had a wonderful day celebrating friendship today. It was heartwarming to see and hear all of the thoughtful compliments students shared with each other. You will get a glimpse of the kindness on your child's friendship day bag that they brought home today. 

Due to missing Learning Center on Wednesday, we will have the opportunity to exchange library books tomorrow, Friday, February 15th. Please remind your child to pack their library books and home reading books tonight. 

I shared with students today that they will have a guest teacher for the next 5 days of school. I will be attending a conference in Burlington tomorrow, and another conference in Phoenix, Arizona next week. If all travel goes as planned, I will be back at school on Friday, February 22nd. I know that this group of flexible 2nd graders will continue to work hard while I am away! 

Best,

Ms. Novotny 

Happy 100th Day!

100th Day

Wow- it's hard to believe it's already the 100th day of school! We began the day with a celebration led by 1st grade. Second grade students who created a 100th day project had the opportunity to share what they made. 

In math, we started learning about money! Next week will be learning some new games to practice our coin identification and coin counting skills. 

With our Kindergarten learning buddies we made 100 Day Books. 

10,000 Fuzzy Sun Celebration: Sparetime!  

We will celebrate all of the safe, kind, and responsible behavior demonstrated at Summit Street School by going bowling on Tuesday, February 12th. We will be gone from 8:30 am- 11:00 am. 

Book Orders: Book Orders are due on Friday, February 15th. You may order online or send in completed order forms with payment.

Have a great weekend!

Ms. Novotny 

Progress Reports

Good Afternoon Families! 

In your child's backpack this afternoon, you will find a white envelope with his/her Progress Report. Please read and recognize all of the hard work and accomplishments your child has made so far this school year. Please keep the Progress Report and return the white envelope with your signature on the front to verify that you have received this important document.  

You will also find an impressive stack of work that your child has completed in math and social studies. I am always impressed by the quality and quantity of work they complete everyday. 

Book Orders are due on February 15th, with the hope that they will arrive in time for February break. 

Have a great weekend! 
Ms. Novotny 

Slime

Classroom Sunband Celebration! 

Today we celebrated all of our safe, kind, and responsible behavior (and the start of a new science unit, All About Matter) with SLIME! 

Here is the recipe we used to make Fluffy Slime: 

The Best Ideas for Kids- Fluffy Slime