In religion we continued talking about Adam and Eve and how God gave them grace along with everything else they needed.
In reading we completed the weekly assessment, along with working on subjects and predicates in grammar. Students also completed the weekly CLOSE test and dictation quiz.
In math we are reviewing greater than and less than. that is something that all the students could review on IXL.com.
We finished up the unit in science on germs.
In social studies we will begin a unit on American history, which should work in nicely with Sept. 11, Patriot's Day and Thanksgiving.
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Monday, August 29, 2011
Monday
The deadline for Auction Night gift basket donations is this Wednesday, Sept. 31. Thank you in advance for all your help.
Today many items were attached to this week's assignment sheet. I sent home the Core Spelling List. these are the words all students are expected to be able to spell in their writing by the end of the year. Feel free to work on these at home.
I also attached and IXL sheet. Briefly, IXL is an online supplemental math program. Students/parents can choose items for practice or enrichment. It is not graded and parents can monitor student progress. It seems like students may really enjoy it and get math practice.
I attached the Accelerated Reader (AR) letter explaining what AR is. This program is to encourage reading and good comprehension. It is not graded, there are no points to earn. They are given a comfort reading range. It is written on the back of the letter. The levels are not grade levels, they are reading ranges. Students reading in their ranges will have more success and will then be more motivated to read.
The weekly homework is attached. Yes, I will expect them to be able to tell their address and an important phone number.
Today many items were attached to this week's assignment sheet. I sent home the Core Spelling List. these are the words all students are expected to be able to spell in their writing by the end of the year. Feel free to work on these at home.
I also attached and IXL sheet. Briefly, IXL is an online supplemental math program. Students/parents can choose items for practice or enrichment. It is not graded and parents can monitor student progress. It seems like students may really enjoy it and get math practice.
I attached the Accelerated Reader (AR) letter explaining what AR is. This program is to encourage reading and good comprehension. It is not graded, there are no points to earn. They are given a comfort reading range. It is written on the back of the letter. The levels are not grade levels, they are reading ranges. Students reading in their ranges will have more success and will then be more motivated to read.
The weekly homework is attached. Yes, I will expect them to be able to tell their address and an important phone number.
Saturday, August 27, 2011
Friday
Bingo Night was a lot of fun. It was great seeing the kids out of uniform and running around.
The 2nd grade gift basket theme for Auction Night is "Out and About the Town Entertainment". We are in need of new donations for this basket. Gift cards to the movies or to restaurnats in the area are always a hit.
In religion we finished up God as Creator. Adam and Eve come into focus over the next week.
In reading we are reviewing long vowels for the next 2 weeks. We talked about equipment firefighters use. Students are also working on compound words.
In math we reviewed place value using a zero as a place holder.
The 2nd grade gift basket theme for Auction Night is "Out and About the Town Entertainment". We are in need of new donations for this basket. Gift cards to the movies or to restaurnats in the area are always a hit.
In religion we finished up God as Creator. Adam and Eve come into focus over the next week.
In reading we are reviewing long vowels for the next 2 weeks. We talked about equipment firefighters use. Students are also working on compound words.
In math we reviewed place value using a zero as a place holder.
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Wednesday
We started a new story about firefighters and we read about Smokey the Bear. We discussed what firefighter do and what they where. We are also reviewing long vowels.
In Math we are reviewing place value using a zero when there is not any in a place.
Every Friday will be Pride Day. Students may where their Pride shirts with their regular uniform. This is free and it is to promote school spirit. There will continue to be buck a jeans monthly.
In Math we are reviewing place value using a zero when there is not any in a place.
Every Friday will be Pride Day. Students may where their Pride shirts with their regular uniform. This is free and it is to promote school spirit. There will continue to be buck a jeans monthly.
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Tuesday
The heat continues and we continue to be inside for lunch and lunch recess. Thank you for sending in water bottles. Even though we areinside we still need to hydrate.
Students had PE for the first time this year and it was inside. they discussed healthy eating and some nutrition. Students had a great time.
In religion we talked about the layers of Creation. We learned that God made nonliving objects first. Then He made plants, then He made animals. At the top level He made humans.
In math we are working on place value with hundreds, tens, and ones.
In spelling with the Assignment Sheet, I will send home the core spelling words that students are expected to spell in their everyday writing by the end of the year. This is meant to be a guide for any extra practice.
Students had PE for the first time this year and it was inside. they discussed healthy eating and some nutrition. Students had a great time.
In religion we talked about the layers of Creation. We learned that God made nonliving objects first. Then He made plants, then He made animals. At the top level He made humans.
In math we are working on place value with hundreds, tens, and ones.
In spelling with the Assignment Sheet, I will send home the core spelling words that students are expected to spell in their everyday writing by the end of the year. This is meant to be a guide for any extra practice.
Monday, August 22, 2011
Homeroom Parent needed
We are in need of a 2nd homeroom parent for our class who would be available the night of the Harvest Festival on Oct. 14 and other homeroom parent duties throughout the year. Please contact Karen Winter or email me and I will pass it on.
Monday
Book orders are due on Sept. 1. You can use the 5 digit class activation code to order online at Scholastic.com.
Since there are heat advisories all week, students will remain indoors for lunch and lunch recess. Please continue to send in water bottles
In religion this week the theme is God is the Creator. Today we discussed that God made everything in nature.
In language arts students finished up rough drafts and final copies on the personal narrative on a friend. We are continuing to review vowels.
In math students completed a Singapore math pretest. Tomorrow we will begin our lessons on hundreds, tens and ones along with learning how to notice different ways to write numbers.
In science we will be finishing up our unit on germs.
Since there are heat advisories all week, students will remain indoors for lunch and lunch recess. Please continue to send in water bottles
In religion this week the theme is God is the Creator. Today we discussed that God made everything in nature.
In language arts students finished up rough drafts and final copies on the personal narrative on a friend. We are continuing to review vowels.
In math students completed a Singapore math pretest. Tomorrow we will begin our lessons on hundreds, tens and ones along with learning how to notice different ways to write numbers.
In science we will be finishing up our unit on germs.
Friday, August 19, 2011
Friday
Happy Friday!
Students took a quiz in religion on the Bl. Trinity and then there was a fun vocabulary word search for them to do.
In language students reviewed short vowels and wrote a rough draft about a friend. Dibels testing is continuing into next week.
In math students took their first 5 minute time tests. They really seem to know her facts.
Students did an experiment in science using baby powder to simulate how germs spread. have your child explain it to you. Better yet do the experiment at home. They know how to do it.
Have a great weekend.
Students took a quiz in religion on the Bl. Trinity and then there was a fun vocabulary word search for them to do.
In language students reviewed short vowels and wrote a rough draft about a friend. Dibels testing is continuing into next week.
In math students took their first 5 minute time tests. They really seem to know her facts.
Students did an experiment in science using baby powder to simulate how germs spread. have your child explain it to you. Better yet do the experiment at home. They know how to do it.
Have a great weekend.
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Thursday
We are continuing learning about the Holy Trinity in religion. We were also able to go to Adoration this afternoon. The students were wonderful. They were able to sit quietly and talk to God.
In language arts students went to centers for the first time this year. They did an excellent job. They are also writing about a friend this week. Today they made their word web.
In math students completed the first quiz and they completed a time test.
In science we completed a experiment about where germs go when you sneeze and how can you prevent germs from spreading by using a kleenex or sneezing into your elbow.
A note about recess. There is not to be any trading or purchasing of items brought to school to play with.
2nd graders don't understand that trading is permanent. Students should not be bringing money to school unless it is for an official reason, like buck-a-jeans, milk, lunch, etc.
Stay Cool!
In language arts students went to centers for the first time this year. They did an excellent job. They are also writing about a friend this week. Today they made their word web.
In math students completed the first quiz and they completed a time test.
In science we completed a experiment about where germs go when you sneeze and how can you prevent germs from spreading by using a kleenex or sneezing into your elbow.
A note about recess. There is not to be any trading or purchasing of items brought to school to play with.
2nd graders don't understand that trading is permanent. Students should not be bringing money to school unless it is for an official reason, like buck-a-jeans, milk, lunch, etc.
Stay Cool!
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Tuesday
Tomorrow night is the Curriculum Night for grade K-5. Unfortunately, there is no time for student conferences and it is not a private time to converse about a child.
Today we completed the first reading unit. Students did well completing the weekly assessment. I will be sending these home weekly so you can see hwat we are doing.
Tuesdays will be the language arts assessment day. CLOSE tests, weekly assessments, and dictation assessments will be give. This is so there is less assessing on Fridays.
We are continuing to work on ABC order.
In science we interacted with the scrubclub.org website on the 5 steps to handwashing. Feel free to have your child interact with it.
Thank you for remembering to send in water bottles. Most are also remembering their snacks.
Today we completed the first reading unit. Students did well completing the weekly assessment. I will be sending these home weekly so you can see hwat we are doing.
Tuesdays will be the language arts assessment day. CLOSE tests, weekly assessments, and dictation assessments will be give. This is so there is less assessing on Fridays.
We are continuing to work on ABC order.
In science we interacted with the scrubclub.org website on the 5 steps to handwashing. Feel free to have your child interact with it.
Thank you for remembering to send in water bottles. Most are also remembering their snacks.
Monday, August 15, 2011
Monday
Curriculum Night for parents K-5 is this Wednesday at 6:00 pm. There will be 3 sessions and they will go until 7:10 pm. Children are discouraged from coming.
I will send home the class 5 digit code to log into Scholastic and order books with next week's assignments sheets.
/In religion this week we are discussing the Blessed Trinity and how it is a mystery. We talked about how St. Patrick used a shamrock as an example of the 3 parts in one.
In reading we are working on plural endings in words, along with punctuation and capitals.
In math we are finishing up the first chapter and will be moving onto hundreds, tens, and ones by Wednesday.
Students are continuing to eat lunch and play inside to avoid the excess heat.
I will send home the class 5 digit code to log into Scholastic and order books with next week's assignments sheets.
/In religion this week we are discussing the Blessed Trinity and how it is a mystery. We talked about how St. Patrick used a shamrock as an example of the 3 parts in one.
In reading we are working on plural endings in words, along with punctuation and capitals.
In math we are finishing up the first chapter and will be moving onto hundreds, tens, and ones by Wednesday.
Students are continuing to eat lunch and play inside to avoid the excess heat.
Friday, August 12, 2011
Friday
Another great day in 2B. We finished up our first unit in religion and reviewed some basic Catechesis, like "Who is God?", and "Where is God?". The students knew all this, so have moved on.
In language we are working on ABC order, character and setting, short vowels, and writing.
In math we are working on place value and we played a fun game on the smartboard on place value . Students really enjoyed it and the game really enforces place value.
Carpool is really getting better. The primary students were almost all picked up within 13 minutes of their dismissal. Thank you parents for all your cooperation and patience.
Have a great weekend.
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Wed. and Specials Schedule
The 2nd day of school was as fun as the first. Mass was the best one so far. The whole class was so well behaved. We are eating and playing in the classroom for lunchtime. Please send in a snack even when students have hot lunch. They get hungry by 9:30.
In reading we discussed character and setting. We reviewed short a and short i vowel sounds. Students wrote a personal narrative about the first day of school in their writing journal. They are also working on an I Am Special poster which will be finished in time for Curriculum Night next week.
Students took their first addition time test. This is a practice test.
Below is our Specials Schedule so far:
Monday: ART
Library
Tuesday: Spanish
PE
Thursday: Music
Friday: PE
In reading we discussed character and setting. We reviewed short a and short i vowel sounds. Students wrote a personal narrative about the first day of school in their writing journal. They are also working on an I Am Special poster which will be finished in time for Curriculum Night next week.
Students took their first addition time test. This is a practice test.
Below is our Specials Schedule so far:
Monday: ART
Library
Tuesday: Spanish
PE
Thursday: Music
Friday: PE
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
First Day of School
What a delightful and what a delightful class! We all worked so hard today getting organized. We labeled folders, put labels on tabs for our binders, sorted and collected school supplies.
We also read, "You Are Special" by Max Lucado. We discussed how God has made us special and that he is everywhere. We have begun working on I Am Special books that we will be working on throughout the year.
In math we did some mental math using a hundreds chart.
We also began a short unit on germs and discussed when and why handwashing is important.
See you all tomorrow!
We also read, "You Are Special" by Max Lucado. We discussed how God has made us special and that he is everywhere. We have begun working on I Am Special books that we will be working on throughout the year.
In math we did some mental math using a hundreds chart.
We also began a short unit on germs and discussed when and why handwashing is important.
See you all tomorrow!
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