Dear Second Grade Families-
Spring is in the air...the students did a nice job adjusting to the time change. The official first day of Spring is Thursday, March 20th, and there will be a Chick-Fil-A fundraiser that day. Don't forget there is a father/daughter dance this Sunday, and the theme is Saint Patrick's Day. We are looking forward to Saint Patrick's Day on Monday. The second grade play The Not So Plain Bears will be on Thursday, May 1st at 2:30pm and 6:30pm. Bright's costumes are black pants/shorts, and yellow shirt. Haugland's class tan pants/shorts and tan or yellow shirt. Snyder's class brown or tan pants/shorts and brown shirt. Lopez class black pants/shorts and white t shirt.
We will be focusing on the following curriculum pieces nest week:
Math- Second grade students-continuing unit 10, place value and grouping with parenthesis.
Writing- What is you favorite thing that is green, and why...
Wordly Wise- Lesson 12 continued... test this week
FAST Concept 22 soft c and g in class, spelling will be week 23, check out the spelling tab on the blog for current list.
We will be doing reader's theater for the next two weeks in class in place of regular reading conferences.
Friday, March 14, 2014
Monday, March 10, 2014
Welcome back from the long weekend! I hope you enjoyed the nice weather, and had a chance to get outside and enjoy the sunshine. Thanks for your time and partnership last week during parent teacher conferences. We enjoyed discussing your children's growth and goals. We have 3 full weeks before Spring Break.
This week we will be moving forward with money in unit 10 for second grade math. We will be using calculators to solve problems, finding exact costs, making change, and have an exploration day focusing on area, polygons and geo board fractions. Third grade math will be working on unit 8, equivalent fractions and comparing fractions.
We will be moving ahead with FAST this week. In class we are working on Long U, and for spelling we will be on week 22 review. The words in parenthesis are previous words, and the words before that are the actual words for this week. Please note that your child will only have 15 words this week, and check out the spelling tab on the blog for the current list.
We are moving forward with Wordly Wise, and will be starting lesson 12 this week. The students are getting to know the new definitions. Please feel free to have your child take home their Wordly Wise books for you to look over their work. We will continue with lesson 12 into next week.
Our weekly reader will focus on Cause and Effect this week, and we are finishing up unit 5 environment in Social Studies.
This week in writing our expository topic will focus on who/what is worth more than gold to you.
Have a wonderful week!
This week's events:
Thursday, 13th- PTCO Pizza Night
Sunday, 16th- Father/Daughter Dance
This week we will be moving forward with money in unit 10 for second grade math. We will be using calculators to solve problems, finding exact costs, making change, and have an exploration day focusing on area, polygons and geo board fractions. Third grade math will be working on unit 8, equivalent fractions and comparing fractions.
We will be moving ahead with FAST this week. In class we are working on Long U, and for spelling we will be on week 22 review. The words in parenthesis are previous words, and the words before that are the actual words for this week. Please note that your child will only have 15 words this week, and check out the spelling tab on the blog for the current list.
We are moving forward with Wordly Wise, and will be starting lesson 12 this week. The students are getting to know the new definitions. Please feel free to have your child take home their Wordly Wise books for you to look over their work. We will continue with lesson 12 into next week.
Our weekly reader will focus on Cause and Effect this week, and we are finishing up unit 5 environment in Social Studies.
This week in writing our expository topic will focus on who/what is worth more than gold to you.
Have a wonderful week!
This week's events:
Thursday, 13th- PTCO Pizza Night
Sunday, 16th- Father/Daughter Dance
Monday, March 3, 2014
Week of March 2nd-March 8th
Hello Second Grade Families! March is off to a great start! Today we celebrated Read Across America, and the life of Dr. Suess. The students had so much fun bringing in their blankets and pillows as they curled up and read for enjoyment.
This week is going to fly by... the students will only be in school on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, and will have Thursday and Friday off due to conferences. We are so excited to meet with you about your child's 2nd trimester goals and progress. Thank you for taking the time to come in and meet with us.
TCAP is underway! The second grade students did not have FOSS science today due to the TCAP schedule. We also have a modified recess/lunch schedule this week. Recess and lunches start at 12:30pm and end at 1:25pm. Please fell free to contact the front office, or your child's teacher if you would like to know the specific time your child's class goes to lunch or recess this week. We are reminding students of the importance of being quiet while walking through the hallways during testing.
Teachers will only be doing reading conferences on Monday and Tuesday of this week. All work will be due the following week.
Math- Second grade math students will be working on Unit 10 Decimals and Place Value. Third grade math students will be working on Fractions.
Wordly Wise- We will be finishing and testing lesson 11 this week.
Spelling- we will not be moving forward with a new spelling list this week due to the short week. Please look forward to new words next week.
Writing- Teachers will be continuing with the writing prompt from last week.. "How would you persuade a Leprechaun to give you his gold?"
Social Studies- We are working on Unit 5 Environment.
Important Dates to look forward to:
March 3rd, 4th , 5th and 6th parent teacher conferences
March 6th and 7th- No school for students
March 9th- Spring Forward, Daylight savings begins
March 13th- PTCO Pizza Night
March 16th-Father/Daughter Dance Marriott Park Meadows 6-9pm
March 17th- Saint Patrick's Day
March 20th- First day of Spring
March 28th- Pack Assembly
March 30th- April 13th Spring Break
April 17th- PTCO Pizza Night
April 22nd- Earth Day, Class Pictures
Hello Second Grade Families! March is off to a great start! Today we celebrated Read Across America, and the life of Dr. Suess. The students had so much fun bringing in their blankets and pillows as they curled up and read for enjoyment.
This week is going to fly by... the students will only be in school on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, and will have Thursday and Friday off due to conferences. We are so excited to meet with you about your child's 2nd trimester goals and progress. Thank you for taking the time to come in and meet with us.
TCAP is underway! The second grade students did not have FOSS science today due to the TCAP schedule. We also have a modified recess/lunch schedule this week. Recess and lunches start at 12:30pm and end at 1:25pm. Please fell free to contact the front office, or your child's teacher if you would like to know the specific time your child's class goes to lunch or recess this week. We are reminding students of the importance of being quiet while walking through the hallways during testing.
Teachers will only be doing reading conferences on Monday and Tuesday of this week. All work will be due the following week.
Math- Second grade math students will be working on Unit 10 Decimals and Place Value. Third grade math students will be working on Fractions.
Wordly Wise- We will be finishing and testing lesson 11 this week.
Spelling- we will not be moving forward with a new spelling list this week due to the short week. Please look forward to new words next week.
Writing- Teachers will be continuing with the writing prompt from last week.. "How would you persuade a Leprechaun to give you his gold?"
Social Studies- We are working on Unit 5 Environment.
Important Dates to look forward to:
March 3rd, 4th , 5th and 6th parent teacher conferences
March 6th and 7th- No school for students
March 9th- Spring Forward, Daylight savings begins
March 13th- PTCO Pizza Night
March 16th-Father/Daughter Dance Marriott Park Meadows 6-9pm
March 17th- Saint Patrick's Day
March 20th- First day of Spring
March 28th- Pack Assembly
March 30th- April 13th Spring Break
April 17th- PTCO Pizza Night
April 22nd- Earth Day, Class Pictures
Friday, February 21, 2014
Week of February 24, 2014
Wordly Wise: Lesson 11 words will be introduced. Did you know you can view and practice Wordly Wise lessons online? Here's the link: Wordly Wise
The link is also available on the sidebar of the blog homepage.
Writing: We will continue our work in expository writing. This week we will try a more persuasive type of writing. "How would you convince a leprechaun to show you their gold?"
Science: We will continue with our FOSS program on Mondays and Thursdays.
Social Studies: We are still learning about, "How do people use our environment?" This is Unit 5 in our Social Studies curriculum.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
February 23rd is the Father Daughter Dance at the Denver Marriott
February 28th report cards go home
Happy Friday! I hope you all have enjoyed the week despite the roller coaster weather.
Here's what you can expect next week:
Math : 2nd grade math: We will finish Unit 9 on measurement and start Unit 10. Unit 10 will discuss decimal notation and place value. Stand Out Math facts' test will continue in your child's homeroom. Remember the goal for every 2nd grader is to master all addition and subtraction facts by the end of the year. In 3rd grade math, we are still working in Unit 7. There will be a two day review on Monday and Tuesday with our Unit 7 test on Wednesday.
Literacy: Our common focus remains comparing a variety of stories. Looking at what is the same and different between the texts key parts. Main idea and non-fiction text features (captions, diagrams, headings, etc.) will continue to be a focus. Through our Weekly Reader and read alouds, we will hit additional reading strategies for shorter mini lessons that cycle through the year: inferencing, visualization, cause/effect, problem/solution, theme, moral, key events and details, and nonfiction text features to name a few.
FAST: Students will learn about the long /i/ spellings. We will also discuss the rules for the "soft /c/." Our spelling words for the week can be found on list 21.
Here's what you can expect next week:
Math : 2nd grade math: We will finish Unit 9 on measurement and start Unit 10. Unit 10 will discuss decimal notation and place value. Stand Out Math facts' test will continue in your child's homeroom. Remember the goal for every 2nd grader is to master all addition and subtraction facts by the end of the year. In 3rd grade math, we are still working in Unit 7. There will be a two day review on Monday and Tuesday with our Unit 7 test on Wednesday.
Literacy: Our common focus remains comparing a variety of stories. Looking at what is the same and different between the texts key parts. Main idea and non-fiction text features (captions, diagrams, headings, etc.) will continue to be a focus. Through our Weekly Reader and read alouds, we will hit additional reading strategies for shorter mini lessons that cycle through the year: inferencing, visualization, cause/effect, problem/solution, theme, moral, key events and details, and nonfiction text features to name a few.
FAST: Students will learn about the long /i/ spellings. We will also discuss the rules for the "soft /c/." Our spelling words for the week can be found on list 21.
Wordly Wise: Lesson 11 words will be introduced. Did you know you can view and practice Wordly Wise lessons online? Here's the link: Wordly Wise
The link is also available on the sidebar of the blog homepage.
Writing: We will continue our work in expository writing. This week we will try a more persuasive type of writing. "How would you convince a leprechaun to show you their gold?"
Science: We will continue with our FOSS program on Mondays and Thursdays.
Social Studies: We are still learning about, "How do people use our environment?" This is Unit 5 in our Social Studies curriculum.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
February 23rd is the Father Daughter Dance at the Denver Marriott
February 28th report cards go home
March 3rd-6th spring parent conferences
March 6th and 7th no school
March 12th Teacher of the Year Tea at Grandview High School 4:00-6:00
March 12th Teacher of the Year Tea at Grandview High School 4:00-6:00
Saturday, February 15, 2014
Week of February 17, 2014
Wordly Wise: Lesson 10 words will be continued. Did you know you can view and practice Wordly Wise lessons online? Here's the link: Wordly Wise
The link is also available on the sidebar of the blog homepage.
Writing: We will continue our work in expository writing. There will not be a new prompt this week. Instead each class will focus on mini-lessons that are based on the student's needs. Examples of mini-lessons could be how to use more adjectives in your writing, or the proper way to write a clarifying detail.
Science: We will continue with our FOSS program on Mondays and Thursdays.
Social Studies: We are still learning about, "How do people use our environment?" This is Unit 5 in our Social Studies curriculum.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Good morning and happy Saturday. I hope you all had a wonderful Friday!!
Here's what you can expect next week:
Math : 2nd grade math: We will continue with Unit 9 and our focus on measurement. Look for Home Link 9.6 on Wednesday, and 9.7 on Thursday. Stand Out Math facts' test will continue in your child's homeroom. Remember the goal for every 2nd grader is to master all addition and subtraction facts by the end of the year. In 3rd grade math, we are still working in Unit 7. This unit focuses on patterns in products and building "fact power" in multiplication. We will explore ratios and geometric figures and then start our review for the unit test early the week of 2/24/14.
Literacy: Our common focus remains comparing a variety of stories. Looking at what is the same and different between the texts key parts. Main idea and non-fiction text features (captions, diagrams, headings, etc.) will continue to be a focus. Through our Weekly Reader and read alouds, we will hit additional reading strategies for shorter mini lessons that cycle through the year: inferencing, visualization, cause/effect, problem/solution, theme, moral, key events and details, and nonfiction text features to name a few.
With the short week continue to look for additional information sent out by your child's teacher. Monday/Wednesday readers will meet with their teacher on Wednesday and Tuesday/Thursday readers will meet with their teacher on Thursday.
FAST: We will be reviewing previous concepts. Due to the short week we will have no spelling. Lesson 21 will start us off for the week of 2/24/14.
Here's what you can expect next week:
Math : 2nd grade math: We will continue with Unit 9 and our focus on measurement. Look for Home Link 9.6 on Wednesday, and 9.7 on Thursday. Stand Out Math facts' test will continue in your child's homeroom. Remember the goal for every 2nd grader is to master all addition and subtraction facts by the end of the year. In 3rd grade math, we are still working in Unit 7. This unit focuses on patterns in products and building "fact power" in multiplication. We will explore ratios and geometric figures and then start our review for the unit test early the week of 2/24/14.
Literacy: Our common focus remains comparing a variety of stories. Looking at what is the same and different between the texts key parts. Main idea and non-fiction text features (captions, diagrams, headings, etc.) will continue to be a focus. Through our Weekly Reader and read alouds, we will hit additional reading strategies for shorter mini lessons that cycle through the year: inferencing, visualization, cause/effect, problem/solution, theme, moral, key events and details, and nonfiction text features to name a few.
With the short week continue to look for additional information sent out by your child's teacher. Monday/Wednesday readers will meet with their teacher on Wednesday and Tuesday/Thursday readers will meet with their teacher on Thursday.
FAST: We will be reviewing previous concepts. Due to the short week we will have no spelling. Lesson 21 will start us off for the week of 2/24/14.
Wordly Wise: Lesson 10 words will be continued. Did you know you can view and practice Wordly Wise lessons online? Here's the link: Wordly Wise
The link is also available on the sidebar of the blog homepage.
Writing: We will continue our work in expository writing. There will not be a new prompt this week. Instead each class will focus on mini-lessons that are based on the student's needs. Examples of mini-lessons could be how to use more adjectives in your writing, or the proper way to write a clarifying detail.
Science: We will continue with our FOSS program on Mondays and Thursdays.
Social Studies: We are still learning about, "How do people use our environment?" This is Unit 5 in our Social Studies curriculum.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
There is no school on February 17th and 18th
February 23rd is the Father Daughter Dance at the Denver Marriott
February 28th report cards go home
February 23rd is the Father Daughter Dance at the Denver Marriott
February 28th report cards go home
March 3rd-6th spring parent conferences
March 6th and 7th no school
Friday, February 7, 2014
Week of February 10, 2014
Wordly Wise: Lesson 10 words will be introduced starting Monday. Did you know you can view and practice Wordly Wise lessons online? Here's the link: Wordly Wise
The link is also available on the sidebar of the blog homepage.
Writing: We will continue our work in expository writing. The week's prompt will be "Explain why sometimes it is hard to be a parent."
Science: We will continue with our FOSS program on Mondays and Thursdays.
Social Studies: We are moving into Unit 5, "How do people use our environment?"
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Please contact your homeroom teacher if you have any questions or comments. Thank you for your support as always!
Happy Friday! I hope you all are staying warm.
Here's what you can expect next week:
Math : 2nd grade math: We will continue with Unit 9 and our focus on measurement. Stand Out Math facts' test will continue in your child's homeroom. Remember the goal for every 2nd grader is to master all addition and subtraction facts by the end of the year. In 3rd grade math, we are still working in Unit 7. This unit focuses on patterns in products and building "fact power" in multiplication.
Literacy: Our common focus remains comparing a variety of Cinderella stories from different cultures. Looking at what is the same and different between the texts key parts. Main idea and non-fiction text features (captions, diagrams, headings, etc.) will continue to be a focus. Through our Weekly Reader and read alouds, we will hit additional reading strategies for shorter mini lessons that cycle through the year: inferencing, visualization, cause/effect, problem/solution, theme, moral, key events and details, and nonfiction text features to name a few.
Thank you for all of your hard work and dedication as we have mixed up reading groups. Continue to look for additional information sent out by your child's teacher.
FAST: We will be working on the "Yellows." These are vowel teams that may or may not follow "the rules." Spelling list 20 will be the week's words to study.
Here's what you can expect next week:
Math : 2nd grade math: We will continue with Unit 9 and our focus on measurement. Stand Out Math facts' test will continue in your child's homeroom. Remember the goal for every 2nd grader is to master all addition and subtraction facts by the end of the year. In 3rd grade math, we are still working in Unit 7. This unit focuses on patterns in products and building "fact power" in multiplication.
Literacy: Our common focus remains comparing a variety of Cinderella stories from different cultures. Looking at what is the same and different between the texts key parts. Main idea and non-fiction text features (captions, diagrams, headings, etc.) will continue to be a focus. Through our Weekly Reader and read alouds, we will hit additional reading strategies for shorter mini lessons that cycle through the year: inferencing, visualization, cause/effect, problem/solution, theme, moral, key events and details, and nonfiction text features to name a few.
Thank you for all of your hard work and dedication as we have mixed up reading groups. Continue to look for additional information sent out by your child's teacher.
FAST: We will be working on the "Yellows." These are vowel teams that may or may not follow "the rules." Spelling list 20 will be the week's words to study.
Wordly Wise: Lesson 10 words will be introduced starting Monday. Did you know you can view and practice Wordly Wise lessons online? Here's the link: Wordly Wise
The link is also available on the sidebar of the blog homepage.
Writing: We will continue our work in expository writing. The week's prompt will be "Explain why sometimes it is hard to be a parent."
Science: We will continue with our FOSS program on Mondays and Thursdays.
Social Studies: We are moving into Unit 5, "How do people use our environment?"
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Don't forget next week is Valentine's Day. Be sure to look for emails from your room parents and classroom teachers for Valentine's Day updates.
There is no school on February 17th and 18th
February 23rd is the Father Daughter Dance at the Denver Marriott
February 28th report cards go home
There is no school on February 17th and 18th
February 23rd is the Father Daughter Dance at the Denver Marriott
February 28th report cards go home
Please contact your homeroom teacher if you have any questions or comments. Thank you for your support as always!
Monday, February 3, 2014
Week of February 3, 2014
Science: We will continue with our FOSS program on Mondays and Thursdays.
Social Studies: We will continue with Unit 4 Geography.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Pennies for Patients- We have officially finished this amazing fundraiser. We are awaiting the official amount collected as a school, but rumor has it we made the $10,000 goal!!!!
Be sure to look for emails from your room parents and classroom teachers for Valentine's Day updates.
There is no school on February 17th and 18th
February 23rd is the Father Daughter Dance at the Denver Marriott
February 28th report cards go home
Please contact your homeroom teacher if you have any questions or comments. Thank you for your support as always!
Happy Monday! I hope you all enjoyed this weekend.
Here's what you can expect this week:
Math : 2nd grade math: We will finish up Unit 7, and start Unit 9. This unit focuses on measurement. Stand Out Math facts' test will continue in your child's homeroom. Remember the goal for every 2nd grader is to master all addition and subtraction facts by the end of the year. In 3rd grade math, we will start Unit 7. This unit focuses on patterns in products and building "fact power" in multiplication.
Literacy: Our new common focus will be comparing a variety of Cinderella stories from different cultures. Looking at what is the same and different between the texts key parts. Main idea and non-fiction text features (captions, diagrams, headings, etc.) will continue to be a focus. Through our Weekly Reader and read alouds, we will hit additional reading strategies for shorter mini lessons that cycle through the year: inferencing, visualization, cause/effect, problem/solution, theme, moral, key events and details, and nonfiction text features to name a few.
New reading groups for reading conferences are under way. Look for additional information sent out by your child's teacher.
FAST: We will be working reviewing past concepts in the FAST weekly lessons, and review the R family concept for our Lesson 19 test on Friday. We also test on review concepts to ensure application and success for the test!
Wordly Wise: We will finish up Lesson 9. Did you know you can view and practice Wordly Wise lessons online? Here's the link: Wordly Wise
The link is also available on the sidebar of the blog homepage.
Writing: We will continue our work in expository writing. This week's prompt will be Explain why reading is important?
Here's what you can expect this week:
Math : 2nd grade math: We will finish up Unit 7, and start Unit 9. This unit focuses on measurement. Stand Out Math facts' test will continue in your child's homeroom. Remember the goal for every 2nd grader is to master all addition and subtraction facts by the end of the year. In 3rd grade math, we will start Unit 7. This unit focuses on patterns in products and building "fact power" in multiplication.
Literacy: Our new common focus will be comparing a variety of Cinderella stories from different cultures. Looking at what is the same and different between the texts key parts. Main idea and non-fiction text features (captions, diagrams, headings, etc.) will continue to be a focus. Through our Weekly Reader and read alouds, we will hit additional reading strategies for shorter mini lessons that cycle through the year: inferencing, visualization, cause/effect, problem/solution, theme, moral, key events and details, and nonfiction text features to name a few.
New reading groups for reading conferences are under way. Look for additional information sent out by your child's teacher.
FAST: We will be working reviewing past concepts in the FAST weekly lessons, and review the R family concept for our Lesson 19 test on Friday. We also test on review concepts to ensure application and success for the test!
Wordly Wise: We will finish up Lesson 9. Did you know you can view and practice Wordly Wise lessons online? Here's the link: Wordly Wise
The link is also available on the sidebar of the blog homepage.
Writing: We will continue our work in expository writing. This week's prompt will be Explain why reading is important?
Science: We will continue with our FOSS program on Mondays and Thursdays.
Social Studies: We will continue with Unit 4 Geography.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Pennies for Patients- We have officially finished this amazing fundraiser. We are awaiting the official amount collected as a school, but rumor has it we made the $10,000 goal!!!!
Be sure to look for emails from your room parents and classroom teachers for Valentine's Day updates.
There is no school on February 17th and 18th
February 23rd is the Father Daughter Dance at the Denver Marriott
February 28th report cards go home
Please contact your homeroom teacher if you have any questions or comments. Thank you for your support as always!
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