March 26, 2018

Rocks!

This week we will be learning about the different types of rocks:  igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic.  We will be learning about the different properties of rocks and how they were formed.  Each day we will learn about a different rock and then on Thursday we will model each rock with food!  This "Rock Buffet" will be our way of celebrating our Spring Break.  

Field Trip

We will be joining 3rd grade on a field trip to the Gateway Science Museum at Chico State.  There is a permission slip in this week's Monday Folder.  Please try to fill it out and return it this week so we won't have to worry about it when we get back from break.  However, it won't be a big deal if you don't.  
Date:  Tuesday, April 17th
Time:  10am-2pm
Where:  Museum & Lunch @ Wildwood Park
Drivers are needed and parent tickets are limited.

This Week in 2nd Grade

Math-  The kids have been doing so well with our money unit!  This math chapter also continues to build on the student's skills of telling time.  We will be working with analog and digital clocks and telling time by half, quarter and five minutes.  Please continue to practice money and time with your student...this will enrich their learning in big ways!  We will take a chapter test at the end of the week. 
Science-  The landform study this week was super fun!  We will be adding rocks to our earth science unit this week.  We will be hoping to have a "Rock Buffet" on Thursday for a hands on experience.  
Reading/Writing-  Our Goal Groups have been a good addition to our reading groups.  I'm so proud of the students for owning their goals and being intentional with their work.  We are really working on spelling skills, writing complete and detailed sentences and tidiness.  With reading, our push is for students to find the "evidence" in the text in order to answer, predict and infer.  I'm telling you...these kids are awesome and they are getting ready for 3rd grade!
Social Studies-  The landform science unit will compliment the geography unit we just studied in Social Studies.  We will be referencing quite a few maps in the next few weeks.
Spelling-  No spelling this week.  We will pick up after Spring Break.

STAR Homework

We will have a special writing assignment this week for homework.  The kids will be asked to "plan" their story with a graphic organizer and then write.  We will be sharing their stories on Thursday!  The HW menu will still include reading as an option...a very good option!  Reminder that HW is due on Thursday!

Upcoming Dates & Events

3/30-Potential Snow Day {No School}
4/2-9-Spring Break
4/17- Science Museum Field Trip (10am-2pm)
4/18- BUGZ Performance @ 6pm
5/11- BBQ & Staff/Parent Kickball Game
​5/28- Memorial Day {No School}
​5/31- Turtle Bay Field Trip {all day}