Monday, May 26, 2014
Kickball and Ice Cream!
On Friday we had a blast during the staff/student kickball game. After the game, we enjoyed some much needed ice cream!
Friday, May 23, 2014
Day 5!
Tuesday, May 20, 2014
Monday, May 19, 2014
Counting down the days!
Each day this week and next week we are going to celebrate the (almost) completion of second grade! Each day we will open a bag with the designated number on it and reveal a fun surprise for students on that day. Today we enjoyed learning without wearing our shoes! I wonder what tomorrow will have in store for us!
May 19th-23rd
Dear Families of Room 11,
Can you believe there are only two weeks left of school? This year sure did go by fast! Listed below are the important reminders and objectives for our week. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks!
Important Reminders:
Writing: This week we will complete our unit on gripping fictional stories. We are going to start publishing our stories on our Google Drive!
Reading: During reader's workshop we are going to review all of the reading strategies we have discussed this year. We will be making our own reading journals that students can take home with them in order to use the reading strategies over the summer!
Social Studies: This week in social studies we are going to finish our unit on Ways of Living and we will have a test on Friday. Be on the lookout for a study guide that will be coming home this week!
Math: This week we will finish Chapter 26: Fractions and our test will be on Friday. Make sure to review with your child at home!
Have a great week!
Can you believe there are only two weeks left of school? This year sure did go by fast! Listed below are the important reminders and objectives for our week. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks!
Important Reminders:
- With the hot weather returning, make sure your child brings a water bottle to school so they do not miss class time to get a drink!
Writing: This week we will complete our unit on gripping fictional stories. We are going to start publishing our stories on our Google Drive!
Reading: During reader's workshop we are going to review all of the reading strategies we have discussed this year. We will be making our own reading journals that students can take home with them in order to use the reading strategies over the summer!
Math: This week we will finish Chapter 26: Fractions and our test will be on Friday. Make sure to review with your child at home!
Have a great week!
Monday, May 12, 2014
May 12th-15th
Dear Families of Room 11,
Listed below are the important reminders and objectives for our week. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks!
Important Reminders:
Writing: This week we are continuing our unit on gripping fictional stories. The students have been loving this unit so far! This week we are going to work on building tension in our stories.
Reading: During reader's workshop we are going to continue talking about the three levels that good readers use to question a text. We are going to work on recognizing and using all three levels while we read.
Social Studies: This week in social studies we are going to learn the difference between national, state, and religious holidays!
Math: This week we will begin Chapter 26: Fractions. We will begin comparing fractions!
Have a great week!
Listed below are the important reminders and objectives for our week. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks!
Important Reminders:
- With the hot weather returning, make sure your child brings a water bottle to school so they do not miss class time to get a drink!
- There is no school this Friday, May 16th!
- Remind your child to turn in their timelines this Monday!
- We will be going to the Scholastic Book Fair tomorrow (Tuesday) so send money with your child if you would like them to purchase a book!
Writing: This week we are continuing our unit on gripping fictional stories. The students have been loving this unit so far! This week we are going to work on building tension in our stories.
Reading: During reader's workshop we are going to continue talking about the three levels that good readers use to question a text. We are going to work on recognizing and using all three levels while we read.
Math: This week we will begin Chapter 26: Fractions. We will begin comparing fractions!
Have a great week!
Monday, May 5, 2014
May 5th-9th
Dear Families of Room 11,
Listed below are the important reminders and objectives for our week. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks!
Important Reminders:
Writing: This week we are continuing our unit on gripping fictional stories. The students have been loving this unit so far! We are going to discuss how to make our stories focus on just two small moments rather than a bunch of small moments!
Reading: During reader's workshop we are going to continue talking about the three levels that good readers use to question a text. We are going to work on recognizing and using all three levels while we read.
Social Studies: This week we will discuss how to read a timeline as well as the importance of American symbols and landmarks!
Math: On Tuesday, we will have our test on Chapter 20: Spatial Sense. Review with your child at home by asking about congruent shapes, lines of symmetry, slides, flips, and turns!
Have a great week!
Listed below are the important reminders and objectives for our week. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks!
Important Reminders:
- Thank you to all who donated to the Nurses for Newborns Baby Shower! I have attached a picture of all of the items the second grade brought in. Great job!
- We are back to our normal schedule this week!
- With the hot weather this week, make sure your child brings a water bottle to school so they do not miss class time to get a drink!
- Please remind your child to turn in their monthly reading log this week if they did not do so last week!
Writing: This week we are continuing our unit on gripping fictional stories. The students have been loving this unit so far! We are going to discuss how to make our stories focus on just two small moments rather than a bunch of small moments!
Reading: During reader's workshop we are going to continue talking about the three levels that good readers use to question a text. We are going to work on recognizing and using all three levels while we read.
Math: On Tuesday, we will have our test on Chapter 20: Spatial Sense. Review with your child at home by asking about congruent shapes, lines of symmetry, slides, flips, and turns!
Have a great week!
Friday, May 2, 2014
Storyteller
Today, after our baby shower, we had the chance to listen to a storyteller recite poetry and tell us a few fun tales! Ask your child about their favorite part of this fun day!
Monday, April 28, 2014
April 28th-May 2nd
Dear Families of Room 11,
Listed below are the important reminders and objectives for our week. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks!
Important Reminders:
Writing: We have finished our poetry unit and this week we are moving on to writing gripping fictional stories!
Reading: During reader's workshop we are going to continue talking about the three levels that good readers use to question a text. We are going to work on recognizing and using all three levels while we read.
Social Studies: This week we are beginning the third unit of our social studies text: Ways of Living. We will discuss the many cultures and customs that are present in our community, state, and nation!
Math: This week we are beginning Chapter 20: Spatial Sense. We will discuss what makes a shape congruent and symmetrical!
Have a great week!
Listed below are the important reminders and objectives for our week. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks!
Important Reminders:
- Dress in your Rams gear this Monday the 28th to celebrate our MAP testing theme "Home Town Pride".
- Friday we will have our Nurses for Newborns Baby Shower. Please read the purple sheet that came home with your child on Friday to read what types of items may be donated!
- Our change in schedule continues this week so make sure to send your child with a snack each day!
- Please remind your child to turn in their monthly reading log this week!
Writing: We have finished our poetry unit and this week we are moving on to writing gripping fictional stories!
Reading: During reader's workshop we are going to continue talking about the three levels that good readers use to question a text. We are going to work on recognizing and using all three levels while we read.
Math: This week we are beginning Chapter 20: Spatial Sense. We will discuss what makes a shape congruent and symmetrical!
Have a great week!
Sunday, April 27, 2014
Zoo Photos!
Thank you to all who came out to the Zoo with us last Friday, we had a blast! Here are some photos from the gorgeous day!
Sunday, April 20, 2014
April 21st-25th
Dear Families of Room 11,
Listed below are the important reminders and objectives for our week. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks!
Important Reminders:
Writing: During writer's workshop this week we are going to continue our unit on Poetry. This week students are going to experiment with point of view in their poetry!
Reading: During reader's workshop we are going to continue talking about the three levels that good readers use to question a text. We are going to work on recognizing and using all three levels while we read.
Science: This week we are going to focus on the classification of animals in order to prepare for our field trip on Friday!
Math: This week we are going to continue Chapter 19: Solid Figures. We will identify the plane shapes that make up a sphere, cone, cylinder, cube, pyramid, and rectangular prism!
Have a great week!
Listed below are the important reminders and objectives for our week. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks!
Important Reminders:
- Dress in your Blues gear this Monday the 21st to celebrate our MAP testing theme "Home Town Pride".
- Wednesday is an early release day. Dismissal is at 1:40.
- Friday is our Field Trip to the Zoo! Please remember to have your child dress appropriately for the weather and to bring a disposable lunch!
- We have a change in schedule for the next two weeks so make sure to send your child with a snack each day!
Writing: During writer's workshop this week we are going to continue our unit on Poetry. This week students are going to experiment with point of view in their poetry!
Reading: During reader's workshop we are going to continue talking about the three levels that good readers use to question a text. We are going to work on recognizing and using all three levels while we read.
Math: This week we are going to continue Chapter 19: Solid Figures. We will identify the plane shapes that make up a sphere, cone, cylinder, cube, pyramid, and rectangular prism!
Have a great week!
Sunday, April 13, 2014
April 14th-April 17th
Dear Families of Room 11,
Listed below are the important reminders and objectives for our week. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks!
Important Reminders:
Writing: During writer's workshop this week we are going to continue our unit on Poetry. This week students are going to experiment with the structure of their poetry!
Reading: During reader's workshop we are going to continue talking about the three levels that good readers use to question a text. The third level that we will focus on this week is "Thinking About a Text". Students will think about the purpose of the author's writing as we look closely at poetry.
Science: We are going to continue studying earth's materials. On Wednesday we will have the chapter test. Vocabulary review cards will be coming home with your child on Tuesday night. Please review these with your child to prepare for the test on Wednesday!
Math: This week we are going to begin Chapter 19: Solid Figures. We will identify the characteristics of a sphere, cone, cylinder, cube, pyramid, and rectangular prism!
Have a great week!
Listed below are the important reminders and objectives for our week. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks!
Important Reminders:
- Dress in your Flyers gear this Monday the 14th to celebrate our MAP testing theme "Home Town Pride"
- We do not have school this Friday, April 18th.
Writing: During writer's workshop this week we are going to continue our unit on Poetry. This week students are going to experiment with the structure of their poetry!
Reading: During reader's workshop we are going to continue talking about the three levels that good readers use to question a text. The third level that we will focus on this week is "Thinking About a Text". Students will think about the purpose of the author's writing as we look closely at poetry.
Math: This week we are going to begin Chapter 19: Solid Figures. We will identify the characteristics of a sphere, cone, cylinder, cube, pyramid, and rectangular prism!
Have a great week!
Pen Pal Letters
On Friday, we had a blast reading letters from our pen pals at Crestwood Elementary! This is the third letter students have received from their pen pals and we are enjoying making new friends!
Sunday, April 6, 2014
April 7th- April 11th
Dear Families of Room 11,
Listed below are the important reminders and objectives for our week. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks!
Important Reminders:
Writing: During writer's workshop this week we are going to continue our unit on Poetry. Students are going to work on using comparisons to clarify our feelings and ideas!
Reading: During reader's workshop we are going to continue talking about the three levels that good readers use to question a text. The third level that we will focus on this week is "Thinking About a Text". Students will think about the purpose of the author's writing as we look closely at poetry.
Science: We are going to continue studying earth's materials. This week we will describe the ways we can protect the earth's environment!
Math: On Friday we are going to have our Chapter 18 test on Plane Shapes. Discuss the characteristics of a square, rectangle, triangle, hexagon, trapezoid, parallelogram, and circle in order to review. Be on the lookout for the extra practice sheet that will be coming home Thursday!
Have a great week!
Listed below are the important reminders and objectives for our week. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks!
Important Reminders:
- Dress in your Cardinal's gear this Monday the 7th to celebrate Opening Day and this Friday the 11th for an assembly!
- Students that ordered a Circus Shirt are asked to wear those on Wednesday during school as well as at the performance. The Circus performance is at 6 p.m. on Wednesday!
Writing: During writer's workshop this week we are going to continue our unit on Poetry. Students are going to work on using comparisons to clarify our feelings and ideas!
Reading: During reader's workshop we are going to continue talking about the three levels that good readers use to question a text. The third level that we will focus on this week is "Thinking About a Text". Students will think about the purpose of the author's writing as we look closely at poetry.
Math: On Friday we are going to have our Chapter 18 test on Plane Shapes. Discuss the characteristics of a square, rectangle, triangle, hexagon, trapezoid, parallelogram, and circle in order to review. Be on the lookout for the extra practice sheet that will be coming home Thursday!
Have a great week!
Sunday, March 30, 2014
March 31st-April 4th
Dear Families of Room 11,
Listed below are the important reminders and objectives for our week. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks!
Important Reminders:
Weekly Objectives:
Writing: During writer's workshop this week we are going to continue our unit on Poetry. Students are going work on giving their poems rhythm, sound, and music to bring out meaning!
Reading: During reader's workshop we are going to continue talking about the three levels that good readers use to question a text. The third level that we will focus on this week is "Thinking About a Text". Students will think about the purpose of the author's writing.
Science: We are going to continue studying earth's materials. This week we will describe and classify soils!
Math: On Tuesday we are going to have our Chapter 16 test, Interpreting Tables and Graphs. Be on the lookout for the extra practice sheet that will be coming home Monday!
Have a great week!
Listed below are the important reminders and objectives for our week. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks!
Important Reminders:
- Please remind your child to turn in their monthly reading log this week!
Weekly Objectives:
Writing: During writer's workshop this week we are going to continue our unit on Poetry. Students are going work on giving their poems rhythm, sound, and music to bring out meaning!
Reading: During reader's workshop we are going to continue talking about the three levels that good readers use to question a text. The third level that we will focus on this week is "Thinking About a Text". Students will think about the purpose of the author's writing.
Math: On Tuesday we are going to have our Chapter 16 test, Interpreting Tables and Graphs. Be on the lookout for the extra practice sheet that will be coming home Monday!
Have a great week!
Monday, March 24, 2014
March 24th-28th
Dear Families of Room 11,
Welcome back! I hope everyone had a relaxing and enjoyable spring break! Listed below are the important reminders and objectives for our week. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks!
Important Reminders:
Weekly Objectives:
Writing: During writer's workshop this week we are going to begin a new unit on Poetry. Students are going to begin looking at the world through "poets' eyes"! Throughout the week students may bring in items from outside, around the house, etc. that they have viewed differently since using their poets' eyes.
Reading: During reader's workshop we are going to continue talking about the three levels that good readers use to question a text. The third level that will be introduced this week is "Thinking About a Text". Students will think about the purpose of the author's writing.
Science: We are going to continue studying earth's materials. This week we will talk about the many natural resources that the Earth has and those that are replaceable vs. irreplaceable.
Math: This week in math we are going to begin Chapter 16, Interpreting Tables and Graphs. We are going to focus on using graphs to help us solve problems.
Have a great week!
Welcome back! I hope everyone had a relaxing and enjoyable spring break! Listed below are the important reminders and objectives for our week. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks!
Important Reminders:
- The monthly Leader in Me Assembly is this Friday at 9:00 a.m. Our class is performing the Seven Habits Cup Song hand motions. Make sure your child is practicing at home!
Weekly Objectives:
Writing: During writer's workshop this week we are going to begin a new unit on Poetry. Students are going to begin looking at the world through "poets' eyes"! Throughout the week students may bring in items from outside, around the house, etc. that they have viewed differently since using their poets' eyes.
Reading: During reader's workshop we are going to continue talking about the three levels that good readers use to question a text. The third level that will be introduced this week is "Thinking About a Text". Students will think about the purpose of the author's writing.
Math: This week in math we are going to begin Chapter 16, Interpreting Tables and Graphs. We are going to focus on using graphs to help us solve problems.
Have a great week!
Monday, March 10, 2014
March 10th-14th
Dear Families of Room 11,
Can you believe there is just one more week until spring break? Time sure does fly by! Listed below are the important reminders and objectives for our week. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks!
Important Reminders:
Writing: During writer's workshop this week students will write a St. Patrick's Day opinion piece on why they feel they are lucky!
Reading: During reader's workshop we are going to continue talking about the three levels that good readers use to question a text. The second level that we will talk about is "Thinking Beyond a Text".
Science: We are going to continue studying earth's materials. This week we will talk about the many natural resources that the Earth has.
Math: On Friday, we will be having our Chapter 15 test on Understanding Time. In order to help your child prepare for this test at home you can practice reciting the months in a year!
Have a great week!
Can you believe there is just one more week until spring break? Time sure does fly by! Listed below are the important reminders and objectives for our week. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks!
Important Reminders:
- This Friday, March 10th, is a half day. Dismissal is at 11:50 am.
- Scholastic Book Orders are due this Wednesday the 12th!
Writing: During writer's workshop this week students will write a St. Patrick's Day opinion piece on why they feel they are lucky!
Reading: During reader's workshop we are going to continue talking about the three levels that good readers use to question a text. The second level that we will talk about is "Thinking Beyond a Text".
Math: On Friday, we will be having our Chapter 15 test on Understanding Time. In order to help your child prepare for this test at home you can practice reciting the months in a year!
Have a great week!
Monday, March 3, 2014
March 3rd-7th
Dear Families of Room 11,
I hope everyone is staying warm on this cold snow day! Listed below are the important reminders and objectives for our week. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks!
Important Reminders:
Writing: During writer's workshop this week students will publish their final book nomination!
Reading: During reader's workshop we are going to continue talking about the three levels that good readers use to question a text. The second level that we will talk about is "Thinking Beyond a Text".
Science: We are going to begin our next science unit this week, Earth's Materials. This week we will talk about the many natural resources that the Earth has.
Math: On Wednesday, we will be having our Chapter 14 test on Telling Time. In order to help your child prepare for this test at home you can practice telling time together!
Have a great week!
I hope everyone is staying warm on this cold snow day! Listed below are the important reminders and objectives for our week. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks!
Important Reminders:
- This Friday, March 7th, is a half day. Dismissal is at 11:50 am.
- Please remind your child to turn in their February Reading Log sometime this week!
- The Mother/Son dance is this Tuesday night from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the Concord Gym.
Writing: During writer's workshop this week students will publish their final book nomination!
Reading: During reader's workshop we are going to continue talking about the three levels that good readers use to question a text. The second level that we will talk about is "Thinking Beyond a Text".
Math: On Wednesday, we will be having our Chapter 14 test on Telling Time. In order to help your child prepare for this test at home you can practice telling time together!
Have a great week!
Friday, February 28, 2014
Mystery Reader
Thank you Mr. and Mrs.Wasem for coming to our classroom today as our Mystery Readers! We enjoyed the yummy snacks you brought and the great books you read! Thanks again!
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
Mystery Reader on February 21st
A huge thank you to Mr. Turek who came to our classroom last Friday as our Mystery Reader! We really enjoyed having you, thanks again!
Monday, February 24, 2014
February 24th-28th
Dear Families of Room 11,
I hope you had a great weekend! Listed below are the objectives for our week. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks!
Weekly Objectives:
Writing: During writer's workshop this week students practice using quotes in their book nominations!
Reading: During reader's workshop we are going to begin talking about the three levels that good readers use to question a text. The first level that we will talk about is "Thinking Within a Text".
Social Studies: In social studies we are going to review for our test on Wednesday! A study guide will be going home with students on Monday.
Math: During math this week we are going to continue practice telling time. We will begin using the terms "half past", "quarter past", and "quarter to" so feel free to practice these terms with your child at home!
Have a great week!
I hope you had a great weekend! Listed below are the objectives for our week. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks!
Weekly Objectives:
Writing: During writer's workshop this week students practice using quotes in their book nominations!
Reading: During reader's workshop we are going to begin talking about the three levels that good readers use to question a text. The first level that we will talk about is "Thinking Within a Text".
Social Studies: In social studies we are going to review for our test on Wednesday! A study guide will be going home with students on Monday.
Math: During math this week we are going to continue practice telling time. We will begin using the terms "half past", "quarter past", and "quarter to" so feel free to practice these terms with your child at home!
Have a great week!
Monday, February 17, 2014
February 18th-21st
Dear Families of Room 11,
I hope you had a great weekend! Listed below are the important reminders and objectives for our week. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks!
Important Reminders:
Writing: During writer's workshop this week students will "nominate" their favorite books for awards and they will write their opinion for the nomination of that book!
Reading: During reader's workshop we are going to continue to use close reading as a reading strategy and analyze a text across multiple days.
Social Studies: In social studies we are going to learn about the different types of money that is used all around the world!
Math: On Wednesday, we will be having our Chapter 13 test. In order to help your child prepare for this test at home you can practice making change from $1.00 and comparing money to determine which is the greater amount!
Have a great week!
I hope you had a great weekend! Listed below are the important reminders and objectives for our week. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks!
Important Reminders:
- Spring pictures are this Friday, February 21st.
- There is a PTG General Meeting this Tuesday at 7:00 in the PD Room!
Writing: During writer's workshop this week students will "nominate" their favorite books for awards and they will write their opinion for the nomination of that book!
Reading: During reader's workshop we are going to continue to use close reading as a reading strategy and analyze a text across multiple days.
Social Studies: In social studies we are going to learn about the different types of money that is used all around the world!
Math: On Wednesday, we will be having our Chapter 13 test. In order to help your child prepare for this test at home you can practice making change from $1.00 and comparing money to determine which is the greater amount!
Have a great week!
Monday, February 10, 2014
February 10th-14th
Dear Families of Room 11,
I hope you had a great weekend! Listed below are the important reminders and objectives for our week. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks!
Important Reminders:
Writing: During writer's workshop this week we are going to continue writing letters about our favorite books, characters, etc. to people in our lives. We are also going to write friendly letters to our pen pals at Crestwood Elementary!
Reading: During reader's workshop we are going to continue to use close reading as a reading strategy and analyze a text across multiple days.
Social Studies: In social studies we are going to learn about the use of bartering and trading goods compared to using money!
Math: This week in math we will be continuing to practice using money. We are going to work on making change from a dollar as well as using estimation as a problem solving tool.
Have a great week!
I hope you had a great weekend! Listed below are the important reminders and objectives for our week. Please let me know if you have any questions. Thanks!
Important Reminders:
- We are doing an awesome job at collecting box tops and so far we have over 600. We have until February 14th to keep bringing them in. Keep up the great work!
- On Wednesday we have our field trip to the Powell Hall Symphony as well as an early release day.
Writing: During writer's workshop this week we are going to continue writing letters about our favorite books, characters, etc. to people in our lives. We are also going to write friendly letters to our pen pals at Crestwood Elementary!
Reading: During reader's workshop we are going to continue to use close reading as a reading strategy and analyze a text across multiple days.
Social Studies: In social studies we are going to learn about the use of bartering and trading goods compared to using money!
Math: This week in math we will be continuing to practice using money. We are going to work on making change from a dollar as well as using estimation as a problem solving tool.
Have a great week!
Friday, February 7, 2014
Classroom Guests!
Today we had two special guests come to our room! First, Mrs. Thomas (Austin's mom) came to our room to teach us ways to incorporate the 7 Habits into our everyday life. We learned ways to practice using concentration to stay focused on the task at hand. Thank you, Mrs. Thomas!
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