Saturday, May 21, 2016

May 23~ 27

Spring flowers graphics


What Are We Learning This Week?
Math: Using addition & subtraction to solve two step word problems. And adding within 20 using the Doubles method (pg. 178-187).
Reading: Comprehension
Language: Word Knowledge~ adverbs
Science: Earth's Systems: weathering/erosion & landforms
Social Studies: Preparing for mock trial
Leadership: Responsibility
Spelling Pattern: -oa, -ow, -ee, -ea
Spelling Words: 
seated
keeps
speed
seen
means
clean
groan
roast
bowls
crow
owe
grown
green
snow
peace
below

Homework~ 
* Spelling words (test on 6/3)
* Daily 20 minutes reading

AR Goals~
Many of the kiddos are so close to reaching their AR goals. To be invited to our donut party (the last week of school) your kiddo must have at least 85% of their points. Your kiddo was reminded on Friday what their points were.  

Mock Trial~ Big Bad Wolf vs. Curly Pig
We would like to cordially invite you to our mock trial on Friday, May 27 at 12:40. I have encouraged the kiddos to dress "the part", if possible. Please check in with the office before coming to class. 

Upcoming Dates
May 23- 27 ~ 2nd grade End-of-the-Year Assessments
May 26 ~ Extended Day (Last one!!)
May 27 ~ 2nd grade Mock Trials @ 12:40
May 30 ~ No school~ Memorial Day
June 2 ~ Field trip to CSC @ 8:30-10:30
June 3 ~ Summer Send Off
June 7 ~ Tyler Davis Day 
June 7 ~ Imagination Maker Assembly & Field Day 
June 8 ~ End of the Year Awards Assembly @ 8:15 
                Last Day of School! YIPPEE!

Friday, May 13, 2016

May 16 ~ 20


Spring flowers graphics

What Are We Learning This Week?
Math: Using addition & subtraction within 100 to solve one-and two step word problems (pg. 172-176).
Reading: Synthesizing & summarizing
Language: Word knowledge~ adjectives/adverbs
Science: Earth's Systems (weathering & erosion/fast & slow changes)
Social Studies: Finishing "Lemonade Crimes" & practicing for mock trial
Leadership: Responsibility
Spelling Pattern: -ai, -ay, -igh, -y
Spelling Words: 
aim
snail
bay
braid
ray
always
gain
sly
chain
shy
chain
shy
bright
fright
tray
try
contain
thigh

Homework~ 
* Spelling words (Friday test)

Mock Trial~ Big Bad Wolf vs. Curly Pig
We would like to cordially invite you to our mock trial on Friday, May 27 at 12:30. I have encouraged the kiddos to dress "the part", if possible. Please check in with the office before coming to class. 

Upcoming Dates
May 16-20 ~ Book Faire @ CSC Lion's Den
May 16- 27 ~ 2nd grade End-of-the-Year Assessments
May 19 ~ Leadership Fair Banquet
May 26 ~ Extended Day 
May 27 ~ 2nd grade Mock Trials
May 30 ~ No school~ Memorial Day
June 3 ~ Summer Send Off
June 7 ~ Tyler Davis Day 
June 7 ~ Imagination Maker Assembly & Field Day 
June 8 ~ End of the Year Awards Assembly @ 8:15 & Last                   Day of School! YIPPEE!

Thank you so much for your support!

Thursday, May 5, 2016

May 9~ 13




What Are We Learning This Week?
Math: Picture Graphs: Drawing picture and bar graphs to represent a data set with up to 4 categories. Then solving put-together, take-apart, and comparing problems using info in the graph. (Lessons 17~20)
Reading: Synthesizing  
Language: Word knowledge~ adjectives
Writing: Opinion writing..."Otto for President" 
Social Studies: Reading & discussing "Lemonade Crimes" (practicing for mock trial)
Leadership: Responsibility
Spelling Pattern: -ai, -ay, -igh, -y
Spelling Words: 
aim
snail
bay
braid
ray
always
gain
sly
chain
shy
chain
shy
bright
fright
tray
try
contain
thigh

Homework~ 
*30 minutes of Moby Max math (due Friday)
*30 minutes of Moby Max language (due Friday)
One narrative, informative or opinion writing essay/story   (12-15 sentences in length due Friday). Free choice.
* Spelling words (Friday test)
* Daily 20 minute reading

Teacher Appreciation Week~
From the bottom of my heart, thank you, thank you, thank you for showering me with love this past week!!! I so greatly appreciate all of the beautiful flowers, thoughtful notes, much-needed school supplies, the yummy treats and the adorable door decoration.

Upcoming Dates
May 2-27 ~ SBAC Testing (3rd-8th grade)
May 12-14 ~ Broadway elective play "The Wizard of Oz"
May 13 ~ Family Fun Night @ 7:00
May 16-20 ~ Book Faire @ CSC Lion's Den
May 19 ~ Leadership Fair Banquet
May 26 ~ Extended Day 
May 27 ~ 2nd grade Mock Trials
May 30 ~ No school~ Memorial Day
June 3 ~ Summer Send Off
June 7 ~ Tyler Davis Day 
June 7 ~ Imagination Maker Assembly & Field Day 
June 8 ~ End of the Year Awards Assembly @ 8:15 & Last                   Day of School! YIPPEE!

Thank you so much for your support!