Letter from Ms. Moser

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Hello! My name is Mary Claire Moser, and I have been interning in your child’s second grade class this semester. I have enjoyed getting to know your children over the past couple of months.
I am a Senior at the University of South Carolina, majoring in Early Childhood Education. I am from Charleston, South Carolina and enjoy going to the beach, shopping, solving Sudoku puzzles, and spending time with my friends and family.

Beginning Monday October 31, I will begin my full time student teaching. Mrs. Jackson and I will continue co-planning and co-teaching. I will be teaching whole group lessons, small group lessons, and working with students one on one. The concept of my two weeks is change. I will connect this concept into every subject during the next two weeks. Specifically, we will be learning about our government, community helpers, and forces and motion.

Thank you for allowing me to spend time in your child’s classroom to prepare me for my career as an early childhood educator.

If you have any questions or concerns I would love to hear them. You can contact me through Mrs. Jackson, by email or phone between 8 am and 3 pm at mmoser@richland2.org and (803)699-2700 ext. 81303


I look forward to teaching and learning from your children!

Sincerely,
Mary Claire Moser

Week of October 31, 2016

Hello Families!  This week Ms. Moser is excited to begin her two weeks of full time teaching. She has worked very hard to create lessons on government, elections and voting.  This will integrated into the reading curriculum.  The children are going to read Duck for President, Grace for President and My Teacher for President.  After reading the stories together, the class will participate in creating campaign posters for one of the candidates from our read alouds.  On Friday, November 4th, each second grader will have the opportunity to vote for one of our story characters.  The students will fill out a voter registration and get an I Voted sticker for their participation.

 


Other Happenings this week:
*10/31 Make Up Picture Day
*10/31 Military Monday

Red Ribbon Week

This week is National Red Ribbon Week.  Our school will be celebrating being Drug Free!

Monday, Oct. 24 I'm a "jean-ius." I'm drug free!

(wear jeans and red shirts for Red Ribbon Week)

Tuesday, Oct. 25 Heroes Stand Strong Against Drugs!

(wear camo)

Wednesday, Oct. 26 Team Up Against Drugs!

(wear your favorite team attire)

Thursday, Oct. 27 Don't Get Mixed Up in Drugs!

(tacky day)

Friday, Oct. 28 Use Your Head- Don't Do Drugs!

(hat day)

Flexible Seating... Finally

Hi Families! I hope you have all had a great week!  I am so excited to share with you that we now have all of our flexible seating up and running in our classroom!  The students enjoyed choosing their seats for the day and working at different places.  We wanted to share the excitement with you!

 

 

 

Super Social Studies

Over the past couple of weeks our class has been integrating social studies into our reading curriculum. The students learned so much about communities.  Here's a look into our learning!

Our class learned about Me On the Map!  After reading and learning about all the places we are a part of, the children made their own Me on the Map books.  They worked together with their peers to complete their books!

 

 


Last week we read about the Three types of communities; Urban, Rural and Suburban.  The students demonstrated their understanding by illustrating and describing each community.

 

Week of October 10, 2016

Hello Families!  I hope everyone is safe after our state's encounter with Hurricane Matthew.  Due to the unexpected days out of school last week, we will not start any new curriculum.  We will finish up our study of the 3 types of communities. The spelling and vocabulary words will also remain the same.  The students will take their assessments on Thursday morning.  The district schedule for the week is still the same.  The students will have a half day of school on Thursday, October 13th and a student holiday on Friday, October 14th.  I am looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow.

Week of October 3, 2016

Hello Families! I hope everyone is enjoying the cooler weather.  I can't believe it is already October. The students have been working very hard.  This week we will integrate our Social Studies and Reading instruction and learn about the types of communities. We will read about Urban, Rural and Suburban communities and learn the aspects of each.  The students will identify what type of community they live in and be able to write about it!  I am looking forward to the week ahead!

Here's What's Happening!
Fall Fest
Friday, October 7th from 6:00-8:00
 Volunteers!!
We are still in need of several volunteers for Fall Fest on October 7th to help run stations!
There are 4 shifts available: Shift 1 - 6:00 - 6:30 Shift 2 - 6:30 - 7:00 Shift 3 - 7:00 - 7:30 ***we especially need volunteers during this 3rd shift*** Shift 4 - 7:30 - 8:00

Fall Fundraiser
We are selling McDonald's cards.  Please send in your child's orders daily.  Sell! Sell! Sell!