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In Reading, we are finishing up our Author Study on Jan Brett. We are reading the funny story Elf!
In Religion, we are focusing on Christmas stories. In Science, we are finishing up Hibernation and Migration. We are researching facts about black bears. In Social Studies, we are finishing up Christmas Around the World. In Phonics, we are working on Plurals. In Math, we are continuing 2 digit Addition. We are using the partial sums strategy. In Vocabulary Workshop, we are working on Unit 6. Reminders- 12:30 dismissal on Wednesday, December 22nd. Thank you to everyone who sent in treats for our Christmas party. Thank you to the Ortiz Family for sponsoring pizza for our class on Tuesday. Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
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In Reading, we are working on a Jan Brett Author Study. We will be reading: The Hat, The Mitten, Gingerbread Friends, and Home for Christmas.
In Math, we are working on More Addition with 2 Digit Numbers. In Spelling, we are working on Christmas words. We will not have a Spelling test on Friday because of the concert on Friday. We will have our Spelling test on Monday 12/20. Homework is due on Thursday. In Writing, we are working on several writing prompts about Christmas. In Religion, we will focus on Advent and Christmas. In Science, we will continue our unit on Migration and Hibernation. In Social Studies, we are continuing our Christmas Around the World unit. In Vocabulary, we will have a test on Unit 5 on Tuesday, December 21st. Reminders- Christmas concert is Thursday, December 16th. No homework on Thursday. 12:30 dismissal on Friday, December 17th. Friday, December 17th is a free Blue and White Tag Day. Tuesday, December 21st is a Pizza Lunch. Wednesday, December 22nd is 12:30 dismissal. We will have our Christmas party and Mass at 11:00. Reverse Advent Calendar items: can of soup, macaroni and cheese, rice, peanut butter, box of crackers. Hats and Mittens are being collected for the poor. 25 cent Candy Cane sale begins on Tuesday. The kids can purchase candy canes and a Hershey Kiss for a friend. Have a great week! In Reading, we are working on a realistic fiction story, How to Climb a Cactus. we will continue working on building our comprehension skills, and finding evidence in the text to support our ideas.
In Math, we will be finishing up Topic 3. We will have our Topic 3 Math test on Thursday, December 9th. In Science, we are working on Hibernation and Migration. In Social Studies, we are working on Christmas Traditions around the world. In Vocabulary Workshop, we are working on Unit 5. In Religion, we are working on Advent, preparing for Christmas, and St. Nicolas. In Spelling, we are working on words that end with s, es, ed, and ing. Spelling test on Friday. Reminders- Wednesday, December 8th is free dress and pizza lunch for second grade. Friday, December 10th, Christmas Traditions Projects are due. Please make sure they are brought to school on time. We will have cookies and cocoa following our presentations. Christmas Boutique days are Thursday, December 9th and Friday, December 10th. Please send money in an envelope with your child's name on it. Thursday, December 16th is the Christmas Show for grade 2. 12:30 dismissal on December 17th and 22nd. Tuesday, December 21st will be pizza lunch school wide for Christmas. Wednesday, December 22nd will be our Christmas party. I will be sending notes home requesting party donations. Reverse Advent items needed this week are: canned fruit, oatmeal, cereal, applesauce, dessert mix. We are collecting hats and gloves for our school wide service project. Have a great week! In Reading, we will be working on Poetry. We will continue working on cpmprehension strategies.
In Spelling, our new words are ch, wh, sh, th, ph, tch. In Vocabulary Workshop, we will have a Unit 4 test on Thursday, December 2nd. We will be moving on to Unit 5. In Math, we will be reviewing Compensation and continuing with 2 digit Addition with regrouping. In Religion, we will be learning about Advent. In Social Studies, we are learning about famous Americans. In Science, we are working on Hibernation. Oasis Collection is Tuesday, November 30th. Spirit Week- Tuesday is Crazy hats, socks. Wednesday is Christmas cheer. Wear Christmas outfits. Thursday is Ultimate Fan Day, favorite team, movie, musician. Friday is School Pride Day. IHM Spirit wear. November Book Logs and Sequence Sheets are due by Friday, December 3rd. Christmas Traditions Projects are due on Friday, December 10th. Free Dress and Pizza Lunch will be on Wednesday, December 8th. Food Items- Reverse Advent Calendar. This week: Stuffing mix, can of sweet potatoes, can of cranberry sauce, boxed potatoes. December 16th, School Concert 2nd grade performs. 12:30 dismissal on Friday, December 17th. 12:30 dismissal on Wednesday, December 22nd. In Reading, we will be reading Squanto's Story and Arthur's Thanksgiving. We will focus on Sequencing and Comprehension.
No new Spelling words this week. In Math, we are working on Compensation. This is a strategy that makes it easier to Add 2 digit Numbers. In Vocabulary Workshop, we are reviewing Units 3 and 4. In Religion, we are talking about what we are thankful for. We are finishing up our Gold Books. Please review and return them by Monday, November 29th. In Social Studies, we are learning all about Thanksgiving. In Science, we are continuing our unit on Matter. 12:30 dismissal on Wednesday, November 24th. Thank you to everyone who sent in food for the Food Drive. The 2nd grade and 4th grade were winners for collecting the most food. The HSA is giving pizza and a free dress pass. I will let everyone know the date once it is finalized. Book Logs for November are due on December 3rd. Please remember to send in the Log and Sequence Sheet. I will send home the December sheets this week. Wishing everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving. Enjoy the time with family and friends. In Reading, we will be reading A Turkey for Thanksgiving. We will focus on Drawing Conclusions.
In Spelling, we are working on Consonant Blends. Spelling Test on Friday. In Math, we will be working on 2 digit Addition with Regrouping. In Religion, we will finish working on The Ten Commandments. In Science, we are working on Matter. In Social Studies, we will work on Native Americans and Thanksgiving. In Writing, we will be writing about Thanksgiving. Please send in 6 Thanksgiving foods that you eat on Thanksgiving. Please send them in by Friday. In Vocabulary Workshop, we are working on Unit 4. Wednesday, November 24th is a 12:30 dismissal. We will have a Thanksgiving Sharing of small healthy snacks. Sign up at conferences. Thank you! Thanksgiving Food Drive. We are doing our collection with the HSA. Thanks you for all of the donations. It is greatly appreciated. Conferences are Monday, November 15th and Tuesday, November 16th. Report Cards will be given out. Student Council Snack sale is on Friday, November 19th. Snacks are 50 cents. ~Conferences are November 15th and 16th. Please check for reminders coming home today.
~November 15th and 16th are 12:30 dismissal days. ~ Autumn Auction is Saturday, October 13th. ~ Book Drive for gently used books. ~ Food Pantry items are canned vegetables, stuffing and potato mixes, and gravy. ~ Friday, November 12th Tag Day $2.00 or $1.00 Spirit Wear. ~ There are many students forgetting their folders, journals, and homework. We talked about being responsible and remembering our things. The students are reminded at the end of the day what they need to bring home. ~ In Reading, we are working on a new story, Maybe Something Beautiful. It is realistic fiction. We will continue to work on use the text to complete charts about what we have read. ~ In Phonics and Spelling, we are working on Long Vowels. We will have a Spelling Test on Friday, November 12th. ~In Grammar, we are working on a review of Nouns, Verbs, and Pronouns. We will have a Grammar Test on Tuesday, November 16th. ~In Math, we are continuing with Topic 3. We will work on Break Apart to Add Numbers. ~In Vocabulary, we are reviewing Unit 3. We will have a Unit 3 Vocabulary Test on Thursday, November 11th. Vocabulary cards were sent home. Please review. ~ In Social Studies, we will work on Goods and Services. We will also learn about Veterans Day. ~ In Science, we will continue learning about Matter. ~In Religion, we will be learning about The Ten Commandments. Have a fantastic week! In Reading, we are finishing up All the Stars in the Sky.
In Phonics, we will review long and short vowels. No new Spelling words this week. In Math, we are starting Topic 3, Adding and Subtracting on the Open Number Line. In Social Studies, we are working on Being a Good Citizen, we will also learn about Election Day. In Science, we are working on Matter. In Vocabulary Workshop, we are working on Unit 3. In Religion, we are working on Lesson 2 in our Gold Books. Please cover them with gift wrap or a brown bag. No contact paper. We are also learning about All Saints Day and All Souls Day. In Writing, we will start on a new writing piece about Thanksgiving. October Reading Logs and Sequence sheets are due tomorrow, November 2nd. November Logs were sent home today. 12:30 dismissal, Friday, November 5th. Conferences are November 15th and 16th. These are both 12:30 dismissals. Reminders will be sent with appointment times. November Food Pantry items are canned vegetables, stuffing, gravy, and cranberry sauce. Winter uniform- Please remember black shoes should be worn with the winter uniform. Visits to Nurse Jen. Many students are asking to see Nurse Jen quite frequently. Please remind your child visits to see Nurse Jen should be if they are sick or hurt. Thank you for your cooperation with this. In Reading, we are working on a new story, How Many Stars in the Sky?
This story is realistic fiction. In Phonics and Spelling, our words are short vowels. Spelling test on Friday, October 29th. In Grammar, we are reviewing Pronouns, Nouns, and Verbs. We will have a Grammar test next week. In Math, we are reviewing Topic 2. We will have a Math test on Wednesday, October 27th. We will move on to Adding within 100 and Regrouping. In Science, we are working on Matter. In Social Studies, we are working on Maps. In Vocabulary Workshop, we are starting Unit 3. In Religion, we are reviewing Unit 1 for our Religion Test on Thursday, October 28th. Halloween costumes may be worn to school. We will have a craft and small snack on Friday afternoon. November Book Logs and Sequence sheets are due on November 2nd. November Food Pantry items are Thanksgiving foods, canned vegetables, gravy, stuffing. Have a great week! |
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