Welcome to Mrs. Challandes 2nd Grade!

 

Welcome to 2nd grade! I am so excited to have you in class this year.  We will be learning many new and exciting things.  You are going to learn about triple-digit addition and subtraction, multiplication, division, Colonial America, how to build a bridge, hands-on activities and much, much more.  I hope you are ready for a very fun and educational year. I know I am!

 

Let me first introduce myself.  My name is Mrs. Challandes and this will be my 23rd year teaching at Hamilton School.  I absolutely love teaching and think Hamilton School is the best!  In my free time I love to play with my family, read and run.  This summer I read 12 books by the pool, the beach and at home.  I also ran in many 5k’s this summer and even got a 3rd place medal for my age group.  Once a year I run a half marathon.  This year I’m hoping to get into the New York City half marathon in March…fingers crossed!  

 

My husband’s name is Jim and he has been a high school English teacher in Bridgewater for 22 years. We love spending time with our children. I  am a mom of three adorable and fun loving children named Bryella, Nicholas and Lucas.  Bryella will be entering 8th grade this September and loves to act, read and sing.  Nicholas is 9 years old and is beginning fourth grade in a few days. He loves to run in cross country, do karate and play on his Switch.  Lucas is 7 years old and is starting 2nd grade, just like you!  He loves to go horseback riding, do karate and read. 

 

Summer is coming to a close, and I’m looking forward to making many memories with you this year. Please be sure to pack a lunch and healthy snack for the first day of school on Wednesday, September 4th.  

 

I hope you enjoy the last few days of summer and are excited about starting a brand new school year.  Please remember to wear your big, bright, smile on the first day of school 

    Love,

Mrs. Challandes 

Please see below for the school supplies you will need for the first day of school

• 1 box of pencils: Ticonderoga

• 1 mini pencil sharpener

• 2 boxes of 24-count Crayola crayons

• Headphones or earbuds - labeled with first & last name 

• 4 fine tip dry-erase markers

• 2 highlighters of your choice 

• 2 colored pens of your choice

• 1 soft, zippered pencil case

• 2 glue sticks

• Scissors

• 1 marbled composition book