Mrs. Walega's News

READING

            We have been working on learning our Daily 5 routine.  This is our stations that we use during guided reading.   This week our story was McDuff Moves In by Rosemary Wells.  We worked on the comprehension strategy of text-to-self connections.  We are sharing our reading lives with each other and building a reading community in our classroom. 

            Next week we will be doing the MAPS testing on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.  Make sure your child gets plenty of sleep and eats a good breakfast.  This gives us a way to chart your

child’s progress in reading and math. 

Curriculum Night

            Just a reminder that Curriculum Night is on September 9^th at 6:00.  I look forward to seeing you there!

Reading Logs

Our Reading Logs came home for September.  Our class voted to have a “Stuffed Animal Day” as a reward.  Every child who turns in a completed reading log on October 1^st will be able to participate in the “Stuffed Animal Day”.  Keep reading!!

  

  MATH

This week we completed Module 1 which is sorting and graphing.  Next week we will begin Module 2 which is number facts with a number rack.       

Social Studies

            We have been working on map skills.  We learned the difference between using a map and a globe and how to use a map key to read a map. 

Happy Birthday!

September 4 – Aubrey

ANNOUNCEMENTS

September 9^th – Curriculum Night at 6:00

September 24th - Early Dismissal at 11:35

October 1^st – Reading Logs are Due

June 9, 2015

 Thank you to our room parent Ms. Rivera, she did a fabulous job organizing our parties.   I appreciate all who sent in treats for the parties and those who helped organized the games.  Thank you to Mrs. Kotel who was our copy mom all year.  It was a great year!!

Thank you to the PTO for the school picnic.  The children had a wonderful time!

Happy Birthday! 

June 26 – Fernando

July 11 - Shruthi

 

It’s hard to believe that we have completed this school year.  The children have come so far since that first day of school in August.  I am very pleased with the progress they have made.  Thank you for all the support you have given to your children and me, which has helped make this such a positive experience for all. 

            I want the children to have a wonderful and restful summer.  There are some activities that you can do over the summer to ensure a smooth transition for your child to third grade.  Please take your child to the library for frequent visits.  Encourage them to read to themselves, to you, and to one another.    Continue to

practice math flashcards, working especially with addition and subtraction facts, practice counting money and telling time.  These activities, which do not take much time, but it will give your child a wonderful boost for those first days of school in third grade.

I have enjoyed teaching your children and watching them grow over the year.  I will truly miss them as they move on to third grade. 

Have a wonderful

summer vacation!

May 29, 2015

Free Little Libraries

    The second graders enjoyed the Dedication

Ceremony to reveal the Free Little Library

at Elizabeth Ide School.  Come by and see

how great it looks in front of our school.

Thank you to Jake Burrows for designing

and building it!  What an awesome job!

READING

            We will be doing some reading/writing end of the year activities. We will be working on writing activities to reflect over the things we liked about second grade and what we will miss when we move on to third grade.

Happy Birthday! 

May 22 – Liam

  ANNOUNCEMENTS

June 3 – Pen Pal Visit

June 5 – Picnic Day

June 9 – Last Day of School – Dismissal at 12:00

May 22, 2015

READING

            We received our pen pal letters from Mrs. Klacza’s third grade class.  We will be learning how to compose a friendly letter.  We will write a letter back to our pen pals.  We will get to meet our pen pals on June 3^rd!

           
                   MATH

                                   

             We are working on reviewing a variety of skills needed for third grade.  Please continue to practice math facts with your child.

Science

            We are learning about the food groups and the food pyramid from Little D and the Royal Food Family.  We have been talking about the right kinds of snacks to eat. 

 

Happy Birthday!

May 19 – Eli

May 22 - Jack

June 30 - Aaqil

ANNOUNCEMENTS

May 25 – Memorial Day – No School

May 29 – Sunglasses Day

June 1 – Reading Logs are due

June 3 – Pen Pal Visit

June 5 – Picnic Day

June 9 – Last Day of School – Dismissal at 12:00

May 15, 2015

READING

 Next week we will be reading and retelling folktales from diverse cultures.  We will be comparing the points of view of different characters in stories.        

           
                   MATH

                                    Next week we will be working on polygons and adding and subtracting in geometry.

Science

          We are learning about nutrition and eating healthy.   We will be learning about the five food groups and what foods belong in each group.

Field Trip

          We had a great time going to the Brookfield Zoo.  Thank you to our chaperones Mrs. Kotel, Ms. Michel, and Mr. Young for helping us to explore the zoo.  We had a great time!

Happy Birthday!

May 12 - Jonathan

July 22 – Dominick

August 7 - Reagan

ANNOUNCEMENTS

May 25 – Memorial Day – No School

June 3 – Pen Pal field trip

June 5 – Picnic Day

June 9 – Last Day of School

May11, 2015

READING

          Next week we will be answering the “W” questions when reading a story. 

           
                   MATH

                          We have been working on multiplication, division and fractions. 

Science

We are learning about nutrition and eating healthy.  

We will be learning about the five food groups and what foods belong in each group.

TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK

A special thank you to the PTO  for organizing all the special treats this week.  Thank you for the cards, pictures, candy and flowers!   I love teaching your children. They are very special to me.  I have truly enjoyed working with each one of them this year.  I will be sad to see them go on to third grade.  I will miss them very much.

          Thank you to all of you who participated in this week’s meals.  The food was very good and it was so nice of you to think of the teachers.  It was very much appreciated!

Field Trip

On Wednesday, May 13th we will be going on our field trip to the Brookfield Zoo.  We will be leaving at 9:00, so please make sure your child is on time for school.  Please make sure they have a sack lunch and dress for the weather.  We will be eating our lunch at the zoo. 

 ANNOUNCEMENTS

 May 13 – Field Trip

May 15 – Early Dismissal at 12:00

May 25 – Memorial Day – No School

June 5 – Picnic Day

June 9 – Last Day of School

May 1, 2015

READING

                         Next week we will be reading two stories about ants.  We will be comparing and contrasting ants and butterflies.  We will focus on questioning and writing facts about ants.

           
                   MATH

                                    Next week we will start to learn about some of the math concepts needed for third grade.  We will work on relating multiplication and division.

Science

            We have had nine butterflies emerge from their chrysalises.  We have watched them grow and develop into the adult stage.  It was time to say good-bye.

We let our butterflies go out into nature.  We enjoyed learning about the development of butterflies.  We were sad to see them go.

 

Happy Birthday!

April 23 – Alana and Diamond

ANNOUNCEMENTS

May 13 – Field Trip

May 15 – Early Dismissal at 12:00

May 25 – Memorial Day – No School

June 5 – Picnic Day

June 9 – Last Day of School 

April 24, 2015

READING

          Next week we will be reading a book called Owl Moon.  We will be learning about owls and do some opinion writing.  We will be asking the essential question:  Why do readers and writers compare and contrast stories by different authors and genres?

           

         
                 MATH

            Next week we will be working on repeated addition, building arrays and equal groups.

MAPS Testing

          Next week we will be taking the MAPS test on Monday and Wednesday.  Please make sure your child gets plenty of rest and eats a good breakfast.

                            

Open House

          I enjoyed seeing everyone at the Open House!  Thank you to everyone who for the gift certificates for the book fair.  I was able to purchase books for our classroom to enjoy.  I appreciate your thoughtfulness!  The children have been working very hard and it shows in their beautiful work.  I’m very proud of them and you should be too.

Science

          Our caterpillars have built a chrysalis and will soon be turning into butterflies.   We can’t wait until they turn into butterflies. 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

May 1 – Reading Logs are Due

Field Trip permission slips are due

May 15 – Early Dismissal at 12:00

May 25 – Memorial Day- No School

April 17, 2015

READING

             Next week we will finishing our Habitat Research Reports.  We will be sharing them with our class.  Look for them on display at Open House.  The children did a great job on this project!

                  
                 MATH

                             We started our chapter on telling time.  Have your child practice telling time at home.  Next week we will work on data and graphs.

Science

          Our caterpillars have started to build a chrysalis and will soon be turning into butterflies.   We can’t wait until they turn into butterflies.  You can view them at Open House.   

 Open House

          Our spring open house will be on April 23rd from 6:30-8:00.  All family members are welcome to attend the open house and see all of our beautiful work on display. 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

April 23 – Open House and Book Fair

May 1 – Reading Logs are Due

May 13 – Field trip to Brookfield Zoo

May 15 – Early Dismissal at 12:00

May 25 – Memorial Day – No School

April 10, 2015

READING

            We will be doing research on two habitats and write a report on these habitats.  We will use books and online sources to help us learn information on our chosen habitats.  These will be on display at Open House.   

                       

           
                   MATH

                                   

            We will be finishing our chapter on measurement next week.  Our next unit is on time, data and graphs.

Science

            We are learning about the life cycle of the butterfly.  We have 8 caterpillars  (larvae) in our classroom.  We will be observing them by using magnifying glasses.  We will be working in a journal to record what we are learning and the stages of development from egg to butterflies.

Open House

Our spring open house and book fair will be on April 24th from 6:30-8:00.  All family members are welcome to attend and see all of our beautiful work on display.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

April 24 – Open House and Book Fair

March 27, 2015

READING

            After Spring Break, we will be learning about the Desert, Ocean and Rainforest habitats.  We will be researching and comparing the habitats.  We will be writing a report on two of the habitats. 

           
                   MATH

                                   

          We will continue to work on measurement of objects.  We will be comparing the length of objects, problem solving and solving addition and subtraction problems with length.  Our chapter test will be after spring break.

Student  of the Week

Jonathan is the Student of the Week!  He likes to play football, rebball and the piano.   His favorite animal is a dog . His favorite color is purple.   When Jonathan grows up he wants to be a Mechanic.

Spring Break

            Things to do on Spring Break:

Read with your child.

Enjoy Spring activities with your child!

ANNOUNCEMENTS

March 30-April 6 – Spring Break

April 7 – Institute Day – No School

April 8 -  Reading Logs are Due

April 23 – Open House and Book Fair

March 20, 2015

Reading

          Next week we will be learning about the habitats Ocean, Desert, and Rainforest.  We will be reading books about the habitats and learning about the animals that live in each habitat.         

           

Reading Logs

          The reading logs for March are due April 8th.  March will be the last month for the Pizza Hut coupons.  We will continue our reading logs for April and May. 

           
                   MATH

                                   

          Next week we will have a test on our money unit.  Our next unit is on measurement.  We will be using a variety of tools to measure objects.

Spring Pictures

The children brought home their spring pictures yesterday.  Please return the pictures or the money by March 26^th.

Student  of the Week

Sebastian is the Student of the Week!  He likes to jet ski, rollerblade, and play soccer.  His favorite animal is dog. His favorite color is green.   When Sebastian grows up he wants to be a Teacher.

Happy Birthday

March 18 – Daisy

ANNOUNCEMENTS

March 30-April 6 – Spring Break

April 7 – Institute Day – No School

March 13, 2015

Reading

          Next week we will be reading the story The Big Orange Splot.  We will be doing a close read and focus on the structure of the story. 

           

Reading Logs

          The reading logs for March are due April 8th.  March will be the last month for the Pizza Hut coupons.  We will continue our reading logs for April and May. 

           
                   MATH

                                   

          We are continuing with a new chapter on money.  We will be adding and subtracting money and estimating amounts of money.  We will have a chapter test next week.  Please continue to count various groups of coins with your child.

 

Student  of the Week

Zach is the Student of the Week!  He likes to build with legos, go on vacation and he never gets cold.  His favorite animal is cat. His favorite color is black.   When Zach grows up he wants to travel everywhere so he doesn’t have to work.

Happy Birthday

March 15 – Chaz

ANNOUNCEMENTS

March 19 – Early Dismissal at 12:00

March 30-April 6 – Spring Break

April 7 – Institute Day – No School