February 29 ~ March 4

             

What Are We Learning This Week?

Math: Estimating lengths using units of inches, feet, centimeters & meters. (Georgia units & lessons 9-12 in Standards Plus math book)

Reading: Main purpose ~ author's purpose (persuade, inform, entertain)

Language: Context clues
Writing: Introducing opinion writing 

Science: Clouds

Social Studies: Westward Expansion

Leadership: Responsibility

Spelling Pattern: -er words

Spelling Words:

father

over

under

herd

water

verb

paper

cracker

offer

cover

germ

master

fern

ever

remember

feather 

Homework~ 

*10 minutes of MobyMax math daily (40 minutes total due Friday)

*10 minutes of MobyMax language daily (40 minutes total due Friday)

* Reading comprehension summary journals. 5 sentences for each journal entry. 3 journal entries due Friday. Please have your kiddo edit their entries using CUPS (proper capitalization, word usage, punctuation, spelling and spacing).

Spirit Week 2/29~ 3/4

Monday~ Silly Socks

Tuesday~ Stripes & Polka Dots

Wednesday~ Wacky Hats

Thursday~ Rhyme Time (eg. green queen, rope soap, tail snail)

Friday~ PJs 

Upcoming Dates

February 29 ~ Recite February Poem &  February Book It Reading Log due

February 29 - March 4 ~ Spirit Week

March 8 & 10 ~ Parent Teacher Conferences 
March 16~ Legoland permission slips due

March 17~ End of our Community Service Class Project & Extended Day

March 18 ~ Report cards sent home & last day to purchase yearbooks 

March 21- April 1~ Spring Break! YIPPEE

April 4 ~ No School. Teacher work day :)

April 8 ~ Father Daughter Dance

April 14 ~ Talent Show Tryouts

April 21 ~ Legoland Field Trip & Spelling Bee

April 22 ~ No School

April 25 ~ Talent Show

April 28 ~ Extended Day

Thank you so much for your support!

February 22~ 26

What Are We Learning This Week?

Math: Measuring the length of an object twice, using length units of different lengths for the two measurements; and describing how the two measurements relate to the size of the unit chosen. (Georgia units & lessons 5-8 in Standards Plus math book)

Reading: Main purpose ~ topic

Language: Formal & Informal language
Writing: Informative writing (dinosaur final draft)

Leadership: Self Control

Spelling: No spelling

Spelling Words: No spelling words

Homework~ Finish dinosaur model & review note cards for our upcoming museum exhibit.

End of the trimester assessments~ We are wrapping up our assessments this week.  Kiddos did a fabulous job last week.  

***Parents you are cordially invited to attend our dinosaur museum exhibit this Friday at 12:30 in our classroom. ***

Dinosaur Museum Exhibit Assignment Part 1~ We are asking your kiddo to be prepared to talk about their particular dinosaur to our 1st grade friends & parents during our Museum Exhibit on Friday, February 26 at 12:30. Your kiddo should be able to tell our friends the name of their dinosaur, the meaning of its name & at least 3-5 interesting facts. 

Dinosaur Museum Exhibit Assignment Part 2 ~    The at- home portion of the dinosaur project is to create a model of your kiddo's dinosaur and its habitat.   The most common way  to do this is a shoe box diorama.  Please see the project rubric for the criteria in this area.  Labelling of the diorama (the name of their dinosaur and the meaning of its name) is needed to get a 3 or higher.  Also, please be sure to have your child’s name clearly marked on the project.  Grading of this portion is closely related to the amount of effort put into creating it (scenery, details, labels, etc.).  This is not due until February 25^th.  I am asking that kiddos not bring in their projects early if they are finished. We do not have the space or the storage for 22 projects. Thank you for your understanding.

2nd Trimester Parent Conferences ~ If you have not heard from me and are interested in meeting to go over your kiddo's progress, please fill out the Parent Square conference sign up (like 1st trimester) this week (look for it either Thursday or Friday) for either March 8 or 10. Ill create more days if necessary. Report cards will be sent home Friday, March 18 for those not conferencing with me.

Upcoming Dates
February 22-25 ~ Practice dinosaur note cards

February 25 ~ Extended Day & Dinosaur Model Due

February 26 ~ Dinosaur Museum Exhibit @ 12:30

February 27 ~ ILF Gala

February 29 ~ Recite February Poem &  February Book It Reading Log due

February 29 - March 4 ~ Spirit Week

March 8 & 10 ~ Parent Teacher Conferences 
March 17~ End of our Community Service Class Project

March 18 ~ Report cards sent home  

March 21- April 1~ Spring Break! YIPPEE

Thank you so much for your support!

February 15 ~ 19

  

Thank you Cayden & Brayden's mom for the delicious Valentine's Day cookies and thank you Jamison's grandma for the water. We greatly appreciate it!

Thank you so much for my amazing Valentine's cards and treats. I feel so loved! The kiddos had a fun time decorating their Valentine's bag and celebrating.

Our kiddos are doing a fantastic job collecting pennies/change for our 2nd grade community service project "Pennies for Peace". We will continue collecting until Spring Break. KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!

What Are We Learning This Week?

Math: Measuring and estimating lengths of an object using length units of different lengths (centimeters & inches) for two measurements & describing how the two measurements relate to the size of the unit chosen. (Georgia units & lessons 1-4 in Standards Plus math book)

Reading: Main purpose ~ topic

Language: Formal & Informal language

Writing:  Informative writing (finish & edit dinosaur rough draft)

Science: Weather (presenting severe weather group posters) & Dinosaurs (taking unit test)

Leadership: Self Control

Spelling: No spelling

Spelling Words: No spelling words

Homework~  No homework

End of the trimester assessments~ Over the next week we will not be having homework or spelling words because we will be finishing up our testing. The only homework they have is to go to bed early and to eat a healthy breakfast. Enjoy!

Dinosaur Museum Exhibit Assignment Part 1~ We are asking your kiddo to be prepared to talk about their particular dinosaur to our 1st grade friends & parents during our Museum Exhibit on Friday, February 26 at 12:30. Your kiddo should be able to tell our friends the name of their dinosaur & the meaning of its name & at least 3-5 interesting facts. Note cards are highly encouraged. Please have your kiddo create & practice this information at home.

Dinosaur Museum Exhibit Assignment Part 2 ~    The at- home portion of the dinosaur project is to create a model of your kiddo's dinosaur and its habitat.   The most common way  to do this is a shoe box diorama.  Please see the project rubric for the criteria in this area.  Labelling of the diorama (the name of their dinosaur and the meaning of its name) is needed to get a 3 or higher.  Also, please be sure to have your child’s name clearly marked on the project.  Grading of this portion is closely related to the amount of effort put into creating it (scenery, details, labels, etc.).  This is not due until February 25^th.  I am asking that kiddos not bring in their projects early if they are finished. We do not have the space or the storage for 22 projects. Thank you for your understanding.

2nd Trimester Parent Conferences ~ Conferences are optional for most kiddos. I will contact the parents of kiddos who I would like to meet by the end of this week. If you have not heard from me by the end of the week and are interested in meeting to go over your kiddo's progress, please fill out the Parent Square conference sign up (like 1st trimester) next week for either March 8 or 10. Report cards will be sent home Friday, March 11 for those not conferencing with me.

Upcoming Dates
February 22-25 ~ Create & practice dinosaur information

February 25 ~ Extended Day & Dinosaur Model/Habitat Due

February 26 ~ Dinosaur Museum Exhibit @ 12:30

February 27 ~ ILF Gala

February 29 ~ Recite February Poem &  February Book It Reading Log due

February 29 - March 4 ~ Spirit Week

March 8 & 10 ~ Parent Teacher Conferences (optional for most parents)
March 11 ~ Report cards sent home for most kiddos 

March 17~ End of our Community Service Class Project

March 21- April 1~ Spring Break! YIPPEE

Thank you so much for your support!

February 8 ~ 12

            

A huge thank you to Emmalyne and Odyssea's moms for donating goodies for our treasure box.  Another huge thank you to Andrew's mom for donating treasure box items and much needed school supplies. The kiddos and I greatly appreciate your thoughtfulness & generosity.

Our kiddos are doing a fantastic job collecting pennies/change for our 2nd grade community service project "Pennies for Peace". We have filled up at least 1/3 of the large water bottle. WAY TO GO!!

What Are We Learning This Week?

Math: Measuring and estimating lengths in standard units (inches) by using rulers, yardsticks, & meter sticks

Reading: Main purpose

Language: Dictionary skills

Writing:  Informative writing (finishing graphic organizer & beginning to write rough draft for dinosaur writing assignment)

Science: Weather & Dinosaurs (finishing final project)

Leadership: Self Control

Spelling: homophones

Spelling Words:

meet
meat
week
weak
mane
main
tail
tale
be
bee
too
two
sea
see
threw
through

Homework~ 

*Two journal entries (Reading comprehension summaries. 3 to 5 sentences per summary. Please remind your kiddo to check/edit their work by using CUPS).

*MobyMax math & grammar (40 minutes total for each subject)

*February poem 

*Spelling words 

*Daily reading 

Dinosaur Museum Exhibit Assignment~    The next at- home portion of the dinosaur project is to create a model of your kiddo's dinosaur and its habitat.   The most common way  to do this is a shoe box diorama.  Please see the project rubric for the criteria in this area.  Labelling of the diorama (the name of their dinosaur and the meaning of its name) is needed to get a 3 or higher.  Also, please be sure to have your child’s name clearly marked on the project.  Grading of this portion is closely related to the amount of effort put into creating it (scenery, details, labels, etc.).  This is not due until February 25^th.  I am asking that kiddos not bring in their projects early if they are finished. We do not have the space or the storage for 21 projects. Thank you for your understanding.

2nd Grade Community Service Project ~ Pennies for Peace 

From February 1 to March 17, the 2nd grade team's community service class project is collecting pennies (or any change) for Pennies for Peace.  This is a wonderful project because almost everyone can collect pennies or change! Our goal is to collect pennies/change while learning important lessons about cultural understanding, experiencing the rewards of sharing and working together to bring hope and educational opportunities to children in Central Asia. 

A penny in the United States may have little worth however in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Tajikistan just a few pennies can buy a pencil and open the door to literacy. Pennies for Peace is a meaningful way for our kiddos to have an immediate impact in a region of the world where education can mean hope, possibilities and peace.

On Monday, February 1 your kiddo will bring home a sandwich bag with a Pennies for Peace label and his/her name on it. Over the next several weeks, please have your kiddo use the baggie to collect pennies/change and then drop the change into our classroom container. We have a competition with the CSC 2nd grade team. Whoever donates the most change wins a popcorn party. LETS GO BSC TEAM!

Valentine's Day Exchange~ If your kiddo would like to participate in the exchange please provide enough cards for every kiddo. Our class list: Andrew, Blake, Brayden, Cayden, Dylan, Emmalyne, Zeke, Harlow, Isabella, Jamison, Justin, Lily, Tias, Odyssea, Peyton, Rhys, Riley J., Riley G., Samuel, Skylar, & Tyler. Our friend Armando doesn't celebrate Valentines Day however your kiddo may write a short note of appreciation to him if they would like. (22 kiddos).

Upcoming Dates~

February 12~ Valentine's Day Exchange

February 15 ~ No School. Presidents' Day

February 22-25 ~ Practice dinosaur 2 minute speech

February 25 ~ Extended Day & Dinosaur Model/Habitat Due

February 26 ~ Dinosaur Museum Exhibit @ 12:30

February 27 ~ ILF Gala

February 29 ~ Recite February Poem &  February Book It Reading Log due

February 29 - March 4 ~ Spirit Week

March 8 & 10 ~ Parent Teacher Conferences (optional for most parents) 

March 17~ End of our Community Service Class Project

Thank you so much for your support!