Dear Families-
Welcome to December!! Amazing how time flies! We cannot believe 2013 is nearing its end. We look forward to learning and growing these last 3 weeks of 2013 with your child.
This week, you can expect:
MATH: For 2nd grade math-We are working on Unit 5 Geometry. In 3rd grade math- We are working on Unit 5 Place Value in whole numbers and decimals. Stand Out Math Computation tests given every week and Stand Out Math taught on Friday.
WRITING: We are working on Narrative Writing. Our prompt next week will be "Tell about your long weekend."
PHONICS AND VOCABULARY:
Continuing to practice our FAST phonics. Fast spelling test (lesson 12) will be on Friday, check out the spelling tab for the current list.
Lesson 6 in Wordly Wise will be continued (badge, banner, corner, design, display, fold, parade, rectangle, salute, and tread ) don't forget about the wordly wise 3000 link as an extra resource.
LITERACY: Continuing whole group reading and responding, as well as small group conferences around individual reading levels. We are currently working on using information from illustrations to demonstrate an understanding of setting. We will also begin to recount stories about the holiday season using different cultural perspectives and points of view.
FOSS Science: Monday and Thursday
Social Studies: Unit 3 Map Skills
Upcoming Events:
Wednesday, December 4th- Barnes and Noble Night
Tuesday, December 10th- Choir Performance
Thursday, December 19th- PACK Assembly
Monday December 23rd- Friday, January 3rd Winter Break
Please contact your teacher if you have any questions or comments.
Thank you and take care,
The 2nd Grade Team
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