January 8, 2018

I hope you and your family had a wonderful holiday season!  It was so fun to run into some of the kids around town.  I can't wait to hear how everyone celebrated.  I missed everyone and am feeling renewed and excited for what 2018 has in store for our class!

I was so blessed by everyone's sweet Christmas gifts.  I felt so loved.  This is such a loving and thoughtful class...and I know they get it from their parents!  The gifts were so thoughtfully chosen and the words written were very meaningful.  Thank you for the class gift {yay for Target!} and the individual gifts.  I know Mrs. Matz was overwhelmed as well!  Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts!

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This Week in 2nd Grade

Math- This week we will ease into double digit subtraction and build up to regrouping.  

Science-  We will be finishing up our plant unit this week.  

Reading/Writing-  We will focus on Read Live in order to get us back into the groove of things.  We will also be answering the "wh" questions (who, what, when, where, why) as we learn about the life of Martin Luther King, Jr.  This will be a warm up to the upcoming biography unit!

Social Studies-  We will be learning about the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. and the important role he played in American History.   This will be a springboard to the upcoming Famous American Biography report/project that will be showcased at Open House in February.
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Spelling-  There will be no spelling sent home in this week's homework folders.  I will give the students their new spelling lists on Thursday in class during the word work center.  Since next week is a short week, this will give the students enough time to study and become familiar with the words.  The spelling list will go home next Tuesday and the test will be Friday.  If the students remember their list number (or email me), they can always access activities on Spellingcity.com. 

STAR Homework

This week I will send home a writing activity for the students to work on throughout the week.  I have included a checklist for the students to edit their writing.  Keep this at home for future reference.  Also, math activities can include card (or other) games, ST Math, Prodigy (if approved by you!) and/or other math apps.  As always... 10 minutes of reading will earn 1 star!  

No School, Monday, January 15th

Upcoming Dates & Events

1/15-MLK Jr. Day {No School}
2/3-Rummage Sale
2/16-19-President's Weekend {No School}
2/22-Open House 
2/23-1st Trimester Ends
3/1-2-PLP Conferences {half days}
3/16-Staff Development Day
 3/30-Potential Snow Day {No School?}
4/2-9-Spring Break