November 22, 2013

READING

            After Thanksgiving, we will be reading the story Galimoto by Karen Lynn Williams.  This story is about a boy who searches for wires to make a toy car, called a galimoto.  We will be working on wondering, making predictions and inferring to understand a story.  We will refer to the text to support their thinking.

           

                          MATH

                               In math we are working on writing two-digit addition problems and solving them, estimating sums and problem solving.  Please remember to practice flash cards daily. After Thanksgiving our mad minute math tests will be on subtraction.

Student  of the Week

Diana is the Student of the Week!  She likes to do math, make creative projects and ride her bike.    Her favorite animal is a dog.  Her favorite color is blue.   When Diana grows up she wants to be a Teacher.

Holiday Mitten Tree

We are collecting mittens, hats, gloves, and scarves to donate to needy families.  We will be collecting these items until December 19.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

November 26^th – Report Cards go home

Nov. 27^th-29th – Thanksgiving Holiday – No School

Dec. 17 – Early dismissal at 12:00

Dec. 23-Jan. 3 – No School – Winter Break

Happy Thanksgiving!

November 15, 2013

READING

            Next week we will be reading the stories The Incredible Painting by Felix Clousseau by Jon Agee and The Ghost-Eye Tree by Bill Martin Jr. and John Archambault.  In this story, a brother and sister are fearful of a tree they pass on their way to get a pail of milk on a dark, windy night.  We will be using wondering to understand the story.  The students will make predictions and infer.  They will refer to the story to support their thinking.

                           MATH

                                    In math we are continuing to work on 2-digit addition.  We are solving addition problems with regrouping.   Our chapter test will be next week.  Our next chapter will continue with 2-digit addition.  Please remember to practice flash cards daily.

Social Studies/Science

We are learning about the Pilgrims, the Native American Indians and the First Thanksgiving.  Next week we will learn about the Pilgrims and how the First Thanksgiving was created.  We are finishing our science unit on Motion.  We will have our science test next week.

Recess

          We go outside for recess unless the wind chill is below 20 degrees.  The children will need to bring snow pants and boots in order to play in the snow.  Any child who needs to stay inside for recess will need a doctor's note.

Student  of the Week

Augustas is the Student of the Week!  He likes to swim, ride his motorcycle and make rainbow looms.    His favorite animal is a dog and his favorite color is red.   When Augustas grows up he wants to be a Scientist.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

November 20 – Early Dismissal at 12:00

November 26^th – Report Cards go home

Nov. 27^th-29th – Thanksgiving Holiday – No School

November 7, 2013

READING

     Next week we will be reading the story Chester’s Way by Kevin Henkes.  In this story, Chester and Wilson are best friends and they share the same way of doing things, until one day Lilly moves into the neighborhood.  We will be using inferences to understand the character’s feelings, motivations and actions.  We will be exploring the text structure in narrative texts to determine the characters and the plot of the story.

                           MATH

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

Science

          We will be finishing our chapter on motion.  We will have our Science test on Friday.  Look for a study guide to come home on Thursday.

Recess

          We go outside for recess unless the wind chill is below 20 degrees.  The children will need to bring snow pants and boots in order to play in the snow.  Any child who needs to stay inside for recess will need a doctor's note.

Student  of the Week

Morgan is the Student of the Week!  He likes to do karate, play minecraft and play with his friends.  His favorite animal is a cat and his favorite color is blue.   When Morgan grows up he wants to be a Call of the Wild Man.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

November 11^th – Veteran's Day – No School

November 14^th – 2^nd Grade Music Program

November 26^th – Report Cards go home

Nov. 27^th-29th – Thanksgiving Holiday – No School

November 1, 2013

READING

                                  Next week we will be reading the story Erandi’s Braids written by Antonio Hernandez Madrigal.  In this story, Erandi hopes for a new dress for her birthday. Her mother finds holes in the fishing net, which makes Erandi wonder how there will be any money for her birthday gift.  We will be using inferences to understand the character’s feelings, motivations and actions.  We will be exploring the text structure in narrative texts to determine the characters and the plot of the story.

                   MATH

           

            Our next chapter will be on two-digit addition.     We will be exploring how to add 1-digit numbers to 2-digit numbers and then adding 2-digit numbers to 2-digit numbers.  Please remember to practice flash cards daily.

 Student  of the Week

Anna is the Student of the Week!  She likes to do backbends, be on a cheerleading team and play with her dog.    Her favorite animal is a dog and her favorite color is pink.   When Anna grows up she wants to be a Superstar.

Halloween Party

Thank you to Ms. Moy for organizing our party.  Thank you to Mrs. Donaldson, Mrs. Downes and Mrs. Kelliher for making our party a lot of fun with the activities.  Thank you Mrs. Daly, Mrs. Donaldson, Mrs. Ciocan, Mrs. Olson, Mrs. Teeter and Mrs. Espinoza for the treats.  We had a great time!

Happy Birthday!

October 27 - Katie

ANNOUNCEMENTS

November 8^th – No School – Conferences

November 11^th – Veteran's Day – No School

November 14^th – Second Grade Music Concert

Nov. 27^th-29th – Thanksgiving Holiday – No School