Today in religion we talked about Advent. We also began talking about the Nativity.
I showed them our class Advent wreath.
In math students are continuing subtraction with renaming. I did show them the -1 trick for subtracting 100's.
ex. 600 -1 599
- 158 -1 -157
Same answer with no renaming. Students can learn to do this in their heads.
In language arts students took their weekly assessment. They have also been doing some peer editing. Yesterday they read another student's story and corrected spelling and grammar. Today they read a different student's story and made 2 compliments and 1 suggestion for the story. I heard some awesome language,
lots of kind words, and good suggestions.
In social studies we are continuing work on our US timelines.
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Tuesday, November 27, 2012
Tuesday
Today we read about the Nativity. Students wrote a diary entry about what they thought happened that night. We also went over to the chapel and the students practiced for mass tomorrow.
In reading students finished up work from yesterday. We worked on homophones and spelling during language arts time. Students have this week's words in their agendas.
They were also given the spelling test on the words from before Thanksgiving. It looks like they did well.
In math students worked on renaming story problems and we played an interactive place value game on the smartboard.
I will be taking the class to the Book Fair tomorrow after lunch. Students may view and purchase items before school, after school, during lunch recess, or during our class time tomorrow.
In reading students finished up work from yesterday. We worked on homophones and spelling during language arts time. Students have this week's words in their agendas.
They were also given the spelling test on the words from before Thanksgiving. It looks like they did well.
In math students worked on renaming story problems and we played an interactive place value game on the smartboard.
I will be taking the class to the Book Fair tomorrow after lunch. Students may view and purchase items before school, after school, during lunch recess, or during our class time tomorrow.
Monday, November 26, 2012
Monday
Today we talked about when Gabriel came and spoke to Mary and we also talked about Advent in religion.
Friday afternoon will be the Wreath Blessing at 1:00 right before Courtyard Prayer. All are invited.
In reading we read a story called There's Nothing Like Baseball. We are working on making more inferences. We are also writing with voice about your favorite thing to do.
In math students renamed from tens to hundreds. Tomorrow they will rename twice.
In social studies we began our US timeline and started with the first people in America. Tomorrow we will add the Spaniards to the timeline.
In grammar we worked on possessives and plural nouns.
Friday afternoon will be the Wreath Blessing at 1:00 right before Courtyard Prayer. All are invited.
In reading we read a story called There's Nothing Like Baseball. We are working on making more inferences. We are also writing with voice about your favorite thing to do.
In math students renamed from tens to hundreds. Tomorrow they will rename twice.
In social studies we began our US timeline and started with the first people in America. Tomorrow we will add the Spaniards to the timeline.
In grammar we worked on possessives and plural nouns.
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Grandparents Day
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Tuesday
Today Fr. Pete came and blessed the food that was donated for the Food Drive.
Students were read a story called Molly's Pilgrim about a little girl whose mom came over from Russia and was a modern pilgrim. We talked about what a pilgrim is and why they came to America.
In math we reviewed renaming and did some math centers.
In social studies students were treated to a short movie on the pilgrims.
We also played an interactive game called Star Power Premiere. It is about reading directions and answering a question about them. Students enjoyed it.
Students were read a story called Molly's Pilgrim about a little girl whose mom came over from Russia and was a modern pilgrim. We talked about what a pilgrim is and why they came to America.
In math we reviewed renaming and did some math centers.
In social studies students were treated to a short movie on the pilgrims.
We also played an interactive game called Star Power Premiere. It is about reading directions and answering a question about them. Students enjoyed it.
Monday, November 19, 2012
Monday
There is no homework grid or homework this week. Happy Thanksgiving!
If your child is going home with a grandparent or grand friend, I will need a signed note telling me who your child is going home with.
Also, students will need to bring a snack on Wednesday as it's a noon dismissal.
]Today students went to music and library. Students read letters that some pilgrims had written.
In math we completed some math sprints and completed a following directions paper.
Next week, Nov. 26- 30, 2B will be in charge of the courtyard prayers and Mass.
If your child has Monday courtyard prayer I have sent home what their part.
If your child has a speaking part for mass, I have also sent that home.
If your child has Friday courtyard prayer, I will give that to them on Monday, Nov. 26.
If your child is going home with a grandparent or grand friend, I will need a signed note telling me who your child is going home with.
Also, students will need to bring a snack on Wednesday as it's a noon dismissal.
]Today students went to music and library. Students read letters that some pilgrims had written.
In math we completed some math sprints and completed a following directions paper.
Next week, Nov. 26- 30, 2B will be in charge of the courtyard prayers and Mass.
If your child has Monday courtyard prayer I have sent home what their part.
If your child has a speaking part for mass, I have also sent that home.
If your child has Friday courtyard prayer, I will give that to them on Monday, Nov. 26.
Friday, November 16, 2012
Friday
Don't forget to send in grandparent or grand friend pictures for our Grateful tree.
On Wednesday there is a noon dismissal and your child will need to bring in a snack.
2B will be mass leaders on Wednesday, Nov. 28. We will also be in charge of Monday morning courtyard prayer and Friday courtyard prayer.
All of the students shared their Book Talks. They all worked so hard and did such a great job presenting them! Pictures of the Book Talks are on this blog.
Have a great weekend.
On Wednesday there is a noon dismissal and your child will need to bring in a snack.
2B will be mass leaders on Wednesday, Nov. 28. We will also be in charge of Monday morning courtyard prayer and Friday courtyard prayer.
All of the students shared their Book Talks. They all worked so hard and did such a great job presenting them! Pictures of the Book Talks are on this blog.
Have a great weekend.
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Tuesday
Today students learned about possessive nouns. They also learned about singular and plural possessive nouns. These are really hard but students seemed to really grasp the concepts. Students also learned the difference between the dictionary and a thesaurus.
Students wrote thank you letters and pictures to Mrs. Mueller and Fr. Fred.
In math students practiced renaming once using 2-digit and 3-digit numbers.
In social studies we started a new unit on history. We will create our own timelines as well as a timeline of people who inhabited our country, starting with Native Americans.
The food drive is continuing this week until November 20. Next Tuesday will be Turkey Tuesday.
Friday is a buck a jeans and a Thanksgiving accessory day, as well as a PRIDE DAY.
Students wrote thank you letters and pictures to Mrs. Mueller and Fr. Fred.
In math students practiced renaming once using 2-digit and 3-digit numbers.
In social studies we started a new unit on history. We will create our own timelines as well as a timeline of people who inhabited our country, starting with Native Americans.
The food drive is continuing this week until November 20. Next Tuesday will be Turkey Tuesday.
Friday is a buck a jeans and a Thanksgiving accessory day, as well as a PRIDE DAY.
Monday, November 12, 2012
Monday
The field trip the Diocesan Pastoral Center was a success. We started the day honoring veterans at school with a flag ceremony. Then we hopped on the bus.
We had lots of time to visit the spectacular ST. Mary's Basilica. Students loved naming the saints and looking at all the stained glass.
Then Mrs. Mueller, the superintendent, gave us a great tour of the center.
It warmed up and was warm enough to eat lunch outside.
The morning finished with Mass in the chapel. Except for the newness of the kneelers, students were awesome and actively participated. The adults had a chuckle watching the 2nd graders navigate the kneelers. We were all reminded of their youth, and enjoyed them.
We had lots of time to visit the spectacular ST. Mary's Basilica. Students loved naming the saints and looking at all the stained glass.
Then Mrs. Mueller, the superintendent, gave us a great tour of the center.
It warmed up and was warm enough to eat lunch outside.
The morning finished with Mass in the chapel. Except for the newness of the kneelers, students were awesome and actively participated. The adults had a chuckle watching the 2nd graders navigate the kneelers. We were all reminded of their youth, and enjoyed them.
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Thursday
Tomorrow is Crazy Sock Day because our school brought in so many pairs of socks for the Sock Drive.
If you have not sent in the 2 permission slips, please do so.
In religion today we talked about the 4 ways of praying to God:
Adoring Him
Thanking Him
Asking Him for what you need
Asking God to help someone else
In math we are beginning to subtract using renaming with manipulatives and crossing out.
Students went to music today.
If you have not sent in the 2 permission slips, please do so.
In religion today we talked about the 4 ways of praying to God:
Adoring Him
Thanking Him
Asking Him for what you need
Asking God to help someone else
In math we are beginning to subtract using renaming with manipulatives and crossing out.
Students went to music today.
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Wednesday
Today we worked in math mostly. Students worked with using number bonds and manipulatives to subtract using renaming. They are doing an excellent using a number bond to subtract.
We began our new story in reading by reviewing vocabulary words.
For our field trip on Monday, Nov. 12th. It is just around the corner. Please remember that your child will need a sack lunch with a drink. Please do not order hot lunch for that day. If you have not turned in both permission slips, we will need them by Monday.
We began our new story in reading by reviewing vocabulary words.
For our field trip on Monday, Nov. 12th. It is just around the corner. Please remember that your child will need a sack lunch with a drink. Please do not order hot lunch for that day. If you have not turned in both permission slips, we will need them by Monday.
Monday, November 5, 2012
Monday
Important Notes
* An added field trip permission slip was sent home today. It does need to be notarized and is also due on Friday. Mrs. Brillas and Mrs. Johnson in the school office are notaries.
*IOWA test results were sent home and are in your child's home folder. Please bring those back for conferences for discussion.
Today Fr. Pete asked that we go to Adoration for a short time to ask for God for help electing the president He wants us to have.
In math we started subtraction with renaming.
In language we worked on r-controlled vowels, and long a sounds spelled with ai, ay, and a consonant e.
Students did go to the library today.
Tomorrow there will be a substitute for the morning. I am going down to the diocese to work on the new science core standards. I will be back for all conferences.
* An added field trip permission slip was sent home today. It does need to be notarized and is also due on Friday. Mrs. Brillas and Mrs. Johnson in the school office are notaries.
*IOWA test results were sent home and are in your child's home folder. Please bring those back for conferences for discussion.
Today Fr. Pete asked that we go to Adoration for a short time to ask for God for help electing the president He wants us to have.
In math we started subtraction with renaming.
In language we worked on r-controlled vowels, and long a sounds spelled with ai, ay, and a consonant e.
Students did go to the library today.
Tomorrow there will be a substitute for the morning. I am going down to the diocese to work on the new science core standards. I will be back for all conferences.
Thursday, November 1, 2012
Thursday
Don't Forget Tomorrow is Buck a jeans for Hurricane Sandy victims!
We all attended All Saints Day mass. Our students were exceptionally well-behaved and it was a very long mass!
In computers students finished up their powerpoints and worked on finding information on some national monuments.
In reading we are working on story sequencing and homophones, along with long a words. Students worked on their scripts for their TV commercial about voting for the donkey or the elephant.
In math students completed a math sprint.
Field Trip information is in your child's home folder, along with a November reading log.
We all attended All Saints Day mass. Our students were exceptionally well-behaved and it was a very long mass!
In computers students finished up their powerpoints and worked on finding information on some national monuments.
In reading we are working on story sequencing and homophones, along with long a words. Students worked on their scripts for their TV commercial about voting for the donkey or the elephant.
In math students completed a math sprint.
Field Trip information is in your child's home folder, along with a November reading log.
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