May 7, 2018

Library Books

Please look in your child's Monday folder for an overdue library book notice.  We were able to find a couple of them in class today but there are a good handful of "missing" books.  They can bring them in this week and I'll make sure the library has them by Friday.

STAR-B-Que 
on Friday

This Friday our school will be celebrating the hard work many students (3rd-8th grade) put into state testing.  The BBQ will start at 11 am.  Hot Dogs and condiments will be provided for all kids.  If you can, families are asked to bring chips (A-H), fruit (I-Q) or cookies (R-Z) according to your last name.  

Thank you to the parents who walked with our class to the
​PPAC on Friday!  

This Week in 2nd Grade

Math-  Our new unit will cover adding on to a triple-digit number.  It's all about place value knowlege and understanding!  
Science-  We have started our new habitat unit in 2nd grade!  Our final project (done in class) will be to design an animal with adaptations for it's habitat.  I'm looking forward to watching their knowledge be applied in a creative way!  
Reading/Writing-  We are finishing up our current chapter books and getting ready to mix the groups up and start a new book together!  We will be reading Charlotte's Web and tying it into our Habitat Unit.  We will also use writing to describe different animals and habitats.  
Social Studies-  Our science unit will continue to develop map reading skills, which is a Social Studies standard for 2nd Grade.  We will also be talking a bit more about economy as we read Charlotte's Web.  
Spelling-  Spelling Lists will be in the students' Monday folders.

STAR Homework

Make it a point to finish strong!  Remember next year will be a different level of responsibility and work load.  Spelling lists will be tucked in the HW/Monday folders for this week.  Math can include ST math, math game, telling time, math facts, etc. Writing can include a story (with a beginning, middle and end) or using their spelling words in sentences.  ...And then there is the most important practice your child can do at home...READ!  If homework ever gets "boring" or "redundant,"  please let me know and I can give you some ideas!  

Upcoming Dates & Events

​5/11- BBQ & Staff/Parent Kickball Game
​5/28- Memorial Day {No School}
​5/31- Turtle Bay Field Trip {all day}