Jump Rope for Heart--Week 2!

 Jump Rope for Heart UPDATE!!

Greetings Parents and Students!!

          The second week of donation collection for Jump Rope for Heart is coming to a close. So far our online donation site has collected a total of $415.00 in donations!! That means we have raised 55% of our total school goal online! We hope each of you is working hard and visiting with your family and friends about Jump Rope for heart and heart health. Please keep working hard on collecting donations.

          This coming week, April 30 to May 4, is the last week to collect donations. Please return your Jump Rope for Heart envelope with your donation collections to your homeroom teacher no later than May 4^th. The jump rope event will be held in the afternoon on May 4^th.

          Again we would like to thank you for your participation in this event! We know this is a valuable cause and service learning project and it would not work without your support.  If you have questions or would like to volunteer in the afternoon on May 4^th, 2012 please contact us at rhull@strideacademy.org  or ahelmbrecht@strideacademy.org or feel free to call the school at 320-230-5340.

Thank you so much for your support!!!

Lastly, if you would like to sign your students up to collect donations online, please visit the link:

http://honor.americanheart.org/site/TR/JumpforHeart/MWAMidwestAffiliate?team_id=238853&pg=team&fr_id=1684

It's Field Trip Time!!

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We are very excited to announce that we will be going to St. Johns Arboretum for the second field trip of the year.  This visit will be a unique hands-on environment experience in a 2,500 acre natural arboretum where the class will learn about insects and the life of plants. 

It is important that students wear comfortable shoes, dress warm--layers can always be removed, and notify either Ms. Hull or Ms. Helmbrecht of any health conditions/concerns (bee stings, allergies, asthma etc)

We will have a two hour insect lesson in the morning, break for lunch, then complete the plants lesson in the afternoon. As for lunch, students may bring a bag lunch or the school can provide a bag lunch for the price of a hot lunch. 

All chaperons are welcome!! If you have a current background check on file, please join us at STRIDE Elementary by 8:40 a.m. for this event!

STRIDE's Got Talent!

STRIDE’s Got Talent

We will be having our first annual talent recital on June 8th. Student acts may include: singing, dancing, instrumental, skits or other appropriate acts. This is not a contest but a recital. 

When: The show will be Friday, June 8^th from 9-9:45 a.m. 

We only have time for 10 acts so well have auditions for these slots on May 7^th and 8^th at 7:30 a.m. and then again after school starting at 3:05 p.m. Please sign up for an audition time by April 27^th. 

Who: All students in k-5 are invited to audition.

Misc:

- Judges will be a parent and STRIDE staff.

- We may have call backs for some acts if needed.

- There will also be a staff act!



Jump Rope for Heart

Jump Rope for Heart UPDATE!!

The second graders hope that you have had a fantastic first week of donation collecting for our service project, Jump Rope for Heart. We are busy planning our jump rope event, held on May 4^th, 2012, and are very excited, and grateful, for your hard work in helping us raise money for the America Heart Association. We know this event will provide each of you a memorable and rewarding experience while learning about the dangers of heart disease and stroke. 

We have set a school goal of $750 and every student will receive a Water Bottle if we hit the goal!

When this event is over, the benefits will be overwhelming.

        Students will have benefited from sustained activity on the day of the event and in preparation for the Jump Rope for Heart Event.

        Students will have learned a lifetime sport that can be used to improve fitness and coordination as an individual or with friends.

        Students will have participated with classmates to reach a common goal.

        Students will have learned about heart disease and stroke.

        Students will have contributed to the fight against cardiovascular disease and stroke, by being an active participant in this program.

Thank you for your participation in this event.  We think this is a valuable cause and service learning project and it would not work without your support.  If you have questions or would like to volunteer in the afternoon on May 4^th, 2012 (the day of the event), please contact us at rhull@strideacademy.org  or ahelmbrecht@strideacademy.org or feel free to call the school at 320-230-5340.

Thank you so much for your support!!!

Your child can even raise funds on-line!  Step by step instructions about our simple on-line donation program were provided on the back flap of the collection envelope. You can also visit the website listed below for easy to follow registration.

http://honor.americanheart.org/site/TR/JumpforHeart/MWAMidwestAffiliate?team_id=238853&pg=team&fr_id=1684  

UPDATE!!!

       We’ve been working hard in second grade and learning exciting things! In conjunction with the welcomed change in the weather we are changing units in science, social studies and Core Knowledge.
       During the remaining four months of school the second graders will learn about insects, weather, the water cycle and the seasons in science as well as the American westward expansion, the Civil War, civil rights and immigration in social studies.
      Entering the unit on Tall Tales, Ms. Helmbrecht and Ms. Hull’s favorite unit in Core Knowledge, students will listen to stories, read poems and learn the historical significance of various Tall Tales like Casey Jones, Pecos Bill, John Henry and others.

      Lastly, the second grade students will learn how to write narrative and descriptive pieces during writing class. Both narrative and descriptive writings allow students to be creative and have fun with their work. Please encourage your child to share their writings with you.

       We’ve had a fantastic year and are charging strong towards the finish line!  Please check the Second Grade Blog, linked on the STRIDE website, for important updates, volunteer opportunities and happenings each week.

Cheers,

Ms. Helmbrecht and Ms. Hull

Skatin' Place!

Families and Friends:

Come join the STRIDE Academy staff, volunteers and students for an evening of laughter, fun and fitness!

WHAT: Skatin' Place Social  

WHEN: February 23rd, 2012

TIME: 6-8 p.m.

COST: $5.00 per person plus additional costs for extras.

We hope to see you there!



January LEADERS!!

A heartfelt CONGRATULATIONS to

Emily

and

Mia

for being nominated as January's LEADERS of the month. January focused on doing your best; and these two ladies are great examples of what it means to give 100% at all times. Keep up the fantastic work!

Check back next month to see which second grade students are nominated for embracing citizenship.