.

Mr. Prine (Ms. Prine's dad) visited the second grade today! He gave a presentation about the banjo. We learned about the (historical) origins of this instrument and how a banjo is made. We also had the opportunity to hear some very catchy tunes, and we even sang along on one number. The class had a great time! Thanks Mr. Prine!

Holiday Music Program

This year's Holiday program will be on Thursday, December 16, 2004 at 6:30 P.M. The theme will be "Holiday Magic". The students in the second and third grades will be in this program. The students can dress up in their holiday clothes for the performance. They will be given "magic gloves" to wear for the performance. After the program, the students may keep the gloves. We would like you to take a moment to talk to your child about the importance of working hard in music class to help make our progam a great success. Every student's cooperation and positive attitude is important!

-Mrs. Murray
(Music Teacher)

.

Our Holiday Wishes

Let me tell you about my wishes for the holidays. First, I wish that I get to see Santa Claus. Second, I wish that I had three brothers. Third, I wish that I had school on Saturday and Sunday.

--Luis

***************************************************************************************
Let me tell you about my wishes for the holidays. First, I wish that everybody will be safe and have lots of presents. Second, I wish that everybody has a happy Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa. Third, I wish that everyone was happy.

--Mireilla
*************************************************************************************
Let me tell you about my wishes for the holidays. First, I wish for the poor to have food. Next, I wish that people to have food. Next, I wish that people can get along better. Last, I wish for people that are deaf. These are my holiday wishes.

--Kristin
*************************************************************************************
Let me tell you about my wishes for the holidays. First, I wish everyone would be friends with each other. Second, I wish everyone had lots of toys. Third, I wish everybody has a Merry Christmas!

--Ariana
*************************************************************************************
Let me tell you about my wishes for the holidays. First, I wish for no more fighting. Second, I wish that everybody had a family. Third, I wish that everybody had homes.

--Anna
*************************************************************************************
Let me tell you about my wishes for the holidays.

1. I wish that people would get along.
2. I wish that the poor would have a good Christmas.
3. I wish my classmates and Ms. Prine a happy holidays.

--Maria

*************************************************************************************

Let me tell you about my wishes for the holiday. First, I want all of the poor people to have a house, food, a bed, and a happy life. Then, I want my mommy to come back! Last, I wish Santa Claus a happy life.

--Liana

*************************************************************************************

Let me tell you about my wishes for the holidays. First, I'm wishing that I will have a puppy. Second, I'm wishing President Bush didn't have any work on Christmas. Last, I wish that my family would have a merry Christmas and a happy New Year.

--Hailey

**************************************************************************************

Let me tell you about my wishes for the holiday. I wish no guns could be seen in this world or anywhere. Second, I wish all people had food. Third, I wish people had friends and family. Those are my wishes.

--Patrick

Spelling Words for the Week of December 6-10

Our theme this week is "words with o-e and u-e". The story words are from Coyote by Gerald Mc Dermott. The test on all 14 words will be given on Friday, 12/10/04.

1. use
2. nose
3. hole
4. tune
5. note
6. bone
7. those
8. cute
9. woke
10. mule

Story Words:

11. home
12. rude
13. foolish
14. feather

Thanks to Liana for sharing her copy of the film James and the Giant Peach!

Everyone in 2nd grade has the holiday spirit!