READING
Next week we will be reading about a boy from Chinatown and everything that happens in Chinatown – a very busy place. We will learn something about Chinese culture, kung fu and tai chi.
We will be working on the comprehension strategies of summarizing and story structure.
Our vocabulary words are apartment, delivery, handcarts, market and celebrations.
In phonics we will be focusing double consonants, consonant digraphs, and reviewing the vowel sounds ai, ay, ow, ou, ee and ea.
In grammar we will be working on nouns and plurals.
MATH
In math we finished our chapter on 2 digit addition. Our next chapter will introducing 2 digit subtraction. We will be exploring how to subtract 1-digit numbers from 2-digit numbers and then subtracting 2-digit numbers from 2-digit numbers. Please remember to practice flash cards daily.
Parent Teacher Conferences
Today your child is bringing home a parent/teacher conference slip. Please sign it and return it to school as soon as possible. Conferences are the week of November 29th through the 3rd.
Music Program
On Wednesday, November 17th it will be the second grade music program at Lakeview Jr. High School. Your child should arrive at 6:45. The children need to wear Christimas pajamas for the concert. I look forward to seeing you at the program!
Student of the Week
Carmen is the Student of the Week! She likes to play soccer, play with her brother and play with friends. Her favorite animals are a cat and dog. Her favorite color is blue. When Carmen grows up she wants to be a Teacher.
Snack Time
Our snack policy goes into effect on Monday, November 15th. Per Mrs. Hansen, we are only allowing fruits, vegetables, cheese, pretzels, goldfish crackers and fruit juice. This is in our policy handbook.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Nov. 17th - 2nd Grade Music Program
Nov. 23rd – Report Cards go home
Nov. 24 -26 – Thanksgiving Holiday
Nov. 29-Dec. 3 – Parent Teacher Conferences
