Ms. Piffner's 2nd Grade Classroom
Summit Elementary School

When are book reports due?
Book Reports are always due the last school day of the month.

What kind of books does my child have to read for a book report?
Students may read any type of book they wish to.September -December they have the choice of reading two books and doing two book reports, or reading one chapter book and doing one chapter book report. Januray -May students are required to do one chapter book report per month.

Can I write a check for book orders?
Yes, Please make the checks payable to the book club (Scholastic). You can also order books online using our classroom information:

Can my child bring his/her reading book home?
Yes, Your child can take home their textbooks, but they must bring them back to school the next day.

What do I do with my child's agenda?

Sign your initials in the square on the left side. Review your child's conduct and homework assignments. I may write a note in the agenda to you or you may write a note to me in the agenda.

100th Day of School Projects:

What is my child expected to do for their project?

I would begin with an internet search based on the year. For example: In a search engine type "1909 events" or "1909 Historical Events" or "1909 famous people". See what is found that your child finds interesting. Once the topic is selected they will need to write a five sentence paragraph. A visual prop is the final part of the project. This is where the creativity comes alive.
Examples:
A student wrote on report on the first New Year's Eve ball being dropped in NY, so she made a big New Year's Eve ball.
Another student wrote a report on his Great, Great Grandma that was born that year. He wrote a report about her life and brought in photos and her reading glasses.
A student wrote a report about the president and dressed up like him as his visual.

Just remember to have it based on the year 100 years ago!