Friday, October 23, 2009

October 23, 2009

READING
Due to the short week next week, we will be doing various Halloween reading and writing activities and stories. We will have spelling words and a test on special Halloween words.


MATH
In math we started our chapter on two digit addition. We will be using the math vocabulary regrouping. Please remember to practice flash cards daily.


Science
We are working on putting animals in the categories of birds, mammals, reptiles, fish and amphibians. We are going to work on the life cycles of animals. Our science test will be on Tuesday. We will then be learning about plants and their life cycles.



Student of the Week
Tyler is the Student of the Week! He likes to play with his Nintendo DS. His favorite animal is a dog and his favorite color is green. When Tyler grows up he wants to be a Farmer.



Halloween Partries/Parade
Thursday, October 29th
Parade-1:30, Party-2:00
Please come and watch the parade The students should bring their costumes to school in a bag. We will put them on prior to the parade starting. No makeup will be applied at school and no toy weapons are allowed. We will not be passing out candy at the party. If you child wishes to bring in something for the party they can bring in non-edible things, such as pencils, erasers, etc.



ANNOUNCEMENTS
Oct. 29th – Halloween Parade and Party
Oct. 30th - Teacher Institute Day – No School
Nov. 6th – Picture Retake Day
Nov. 11th – Veterans' Day – No School
Nov. 19th - 2nd Grade Music Program