Happy February, everyone! We have celebrated 100 days of learning new things and improving things we already know. This quarter second graders will be developing skills to reach the next level and expectations are higher. Let's get busy!!
1. In cursive (and manuscript) handwriting, neatness and correctness is very important. Slow down and form letters properly. If not, you will have to re-do the assignment for homework. Do it right the first time. Take pride in a job well done!
2. You will get a handwriting packet on Monday. It is due on Friday.
3. Read, Read, Read! You each have an A-Z home reader. You get a grade (Literature) for each book you read to me. No book = zero.
4. Daily Routines - you are doing a great job! I like to read the dictation sentences because I see the improvement you are making. You are beginning sentences with capital letters, using punctuation correctly, and paying careful attention. Way to go!
5. In Literature, we will read Chapter 5 in Little House in the Big Woods ("Sundays") and continue to work on the lapbook. In History, we will spend a little more time on King Tut. In Bible, we will learn more about the wisdom of King Solomon and read some of the "proverbs" he wrote.
Sunday, January 31, 2016
Saturday, January 30, 2016
Math and Science - Week of February 1st-5th.
Notes:
- Re-enrollment Begins - Save $$ enroll your child early.
- Gala - come and enjoy the fun. Buy your ticket at the office. Hope to see you there.
- February 15th Holiday
- Box tops are due by February 25th
Math
This week in Math we will be working with multiplication. We will identify arithmetic patterns using properties of operations, find missing factors by playing a game called "Salute", use square products to find products of near square and solve number stories.
Science
This week in Science we will be talking about some different constellations.We will learn the stories behind the constellations and make constellation cards to put in our Science Journal. The constellations we will be learning about are as follow: Ursa Major, Ursa Minor, Orion, Leo, Virgo, Cygnus, Scorpius, and Andromeda.
Tuesday, January 26, 2016
Second Grade update Mrs. Carroll January 26, 2016
The spelling words for this week all make the long e sound, but the spelling patterns are unusual!
piece
peace
cheese
please
machine
sneeze
money
field
chief
believe
thief
police
This week we are learning the rules for words with ie and ei ("I before e, except after c" but this rule might not apply all of the time!) We are also will identify and use compound word, recognize syllables and use syllables to read longer words.
I have received two recipes for the cook book, but do not know who sent them in??
Black Bean, Corn, and Turkey Chili
Broccoli Ham Quiche
There will be a field trip on Tuesday, February 16 to the CAC. Please send the permission slip by Friday, February 12. Mrs. Annison and Mrs. Carroll will not be able to attend the field trip or provide transportation. Are you able to help with transportation for six second graders?
Mrs. Hepburn can take two students. Please indicate on the permission slip if you can assist us as well. Thank you so very much!
Box Tops are welcomed!
piece
peace
cheese
please
machine
sneeze
money
field
chief
believe
thief
police
This week we are learning the rules for words with ie and ei ("I before e, except after c" but this rule might not apply all of the time!) We are also will identify and use compound word, recognize syllables and use syllables to read longer words.
I have received two recipes for the cook book, but do not know who sent them in??
Black Bean, Corn, and Turkey Chili
Broccoli Ham Quiche
There will be a field trip on Tuesday, February 16 to the CAC. Please send the permission slip by Friday, February 12. Mrs. Annison and Mrs. Carroll will not be able to attend the field trip or provide transportation. Are you able to help with transportation for six second graders?
Mrs. Hepburn can take two students. Please indicate on the permission slip if you can assist us as well. Thank you so very much!
Box Tops are welcomed!
Saturday, January 23, 2016
Science Week of January 25th-29th
We are working on memorizing a poem about the Life Cycle Of A Star. I would like everyone to know this poem by Friday -- so they can say it for a grade. We will continue to work on the poem in class.
For the next couple of weeks, we will be looking up and discussing different constellations. We will be making cards that will go in a pocket in our Science journal. We will also create a Constellation model.
The constellations we will be discussing this week are the Ursa Major and Ursa Minor (the big and little dipper), Orion and Leo.
For the next couple of weeks, we will be looking up and discussing different constellations. We will be making cards that will go in a pocket in our Science journal. We will also create a Constellation model.
The constellations we will be discussing this week are the Ursa Major and Ursa Minor (the big and little dipper), Orion and Leo.
Math Week of January 25th-29th
We will continue to work on math facts.We are focusing on 6 & 7. I do not want them to get so focus on multiplication that they forget addition and subtraction. Last week we worked on addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. We will do the same this week.
We will also continue to work with fractions, use known multiplication facts to solve harder multiplication facts, use doubling to solve number stories and multiplication facts. and identify and explain arithmetic patterns using properties of operations.
Have a Great Week!!
We will also continue to work with fractions, use known multiplication facts to solve harder multiplication facts, use doubling to solve number stories and multiplication facts. and identify and explain arithmetic patterns using properties of operations.
Have a Great Week!!
January 25 - 29, 2016 Mrs. Carroll
Donuts for Dads was a great way to end a great week! It was fun to share handmade donuts as well, using Adjectives to describe the best dads in the world.
This week we will continue reading Little House in the Big Woods and add more items to the lapbook. We love the stories that Pa tells his daughters - the beautiful writing pulls each of us into the little house as if we were there.
In History, we will learn more about the Boy King Tut, his tomb and treasures, and the adventure that 20th century explorers happened to uncover.
In Bible, we will learn the details of the Temple that King Solomon built.
I will update the blog on Monday - I forgot to bring home the Superkids plan book, so I can't give you the spelling list until them. Of course, you will bring home the spelling worksheet on
Monday so you can start practicing right away. Remember to study every night - just like Ms. Blossom suggested! Keep reading your A-Z book at home as well.
This week we will work on the Gala Project (cookbook) - so parents, if you have not sent in your child's favorite recipe, please get it to Mrs. Carroll as soon as possible (written or e-mailed).
Wednesday is Eucharist Chapel - parents, you are always welcome to join us for worship.
This week we will continue reading Little House in the Big Woods and add more items to the lapbook. We love the stories that Pa tells his daughters - the beautiful writing pulls each of us into the little house as if we were there.
In History, we will learn more about the Boy King Tut, his tomb and treasures, and the adventure that 20th century explorers happened to uncover.
In Bible, we will learn the details of the Temple that King Solomon built.
I will update the blog on Monday - I forgot to bring home the Superkids plan book, so I can't give you the spelling list until them. Of course, you will bring home the spelling worksheet on
Monday so you can start practicing right away. Remember to study every night - just like Ms. Blossom suggested! Keep reading your A-Z book at home as well.
This week we will work on the Gala Project (cookbook) - so parents, if you have not sent in your child's favorite recipe, please get it to Mrs. Carroll as soon as possible (written or e-mailed).
Wednesday is Eucharist Chapel - parents, you are always welcome to join us for worship.
Tuesday, January 19, 2016
January 18-22, 2016 Mrs. Carroll
Welcome back! I know that we all enjoyed this long weekend and we are getting back on track! Because of the short week, there will not be a trial spelling test on Wednesday but remember to practice your spelling words every night.
The spelling words all have the sound of long A, but spelled in unusual ways: obey, they, change, strange, neighbor, way, weight, wait, eight, eighty, eighteen, weigh. Grammar lessons will focus on adjectives, adverbs, verbs (past, present, and future tenses) and contractions using "will." In handwriting, we will work on cursive g and q.
We will finish chapter 3 of Little House in the Big Woods and work on the lapbook for those chapters. How about that panther story?
In Bible, we are learning about Solomon, son of King David, who became the king after David's death.
Our big event this week is Donuts for Dad! We hope to visit with your dads (grandfathers welcome also!) and spend some special time Friday morning.
Some reminders:
*It is time to plan for early registration for school year 2016-2017!
*The school dress code is outlined in the handbook. Please make sure that you are following the dress code, especially for chapel. Infractions result in a noncompliance note to your parents.
*The behavior expectations are also outlined in the handbook. In our class, a student will receive a verbal warning if he/she chooses not to follow the expectations. After the verbal warning, a check mark will be placed by his/her name. If necessary, a second check mark will result in the student losing recess or enrichment. A third check mark will result in a note/email home to the parents. A fourth check mark will result in the student visiting with Dr. Carpenter to discuss behavior choices.
Our classroom rules follow the Whole Brain approach:
Follow directions quickly!
Raise your hand for permission to speak!
Raise your hand for permission to leave your seat!
Make smart choices!
Make your dear teacher happy!
*The Gala is coming soon (February 5) and our class is preparing two projects for the auction: a Game Night Basket and a Cookbook. Thank you for providing items for the Game Night Basket - if you have not brought your contribution, please send it as soon as possible. Also, please send (or email) your fabulous recipe to be included in the cookbook!
*Several report cards are still out - please get them signed and returned quickly!
The spelling words all have the sound of long A, but spelled in unusual ways: obey, they, change, strange, neighbor, way, weight, wait, eight, eighty, eighteen, weigh. Grammar lessons will focus on adjectives, adverbs, verbs (past, present, and future tenses) and contractions using "will." In handwriting, we will work on cursive g and q.
We will finish chapter 3 of Little House in the Big Woods and work on the lapbook for those chapters. How about that panther story?
In Bible, we are learning about Solomon, son of King David, who became the king after David's death.
Our big event this week is Donuts for Dad! We hope to visit with your dads (grandfathers welcome also!) and spend some special time Friday morning.
Some reminders:
*It is time to plan for early registration for school year 2016-2017!
*The school dress code is outlined in the handbook. Please make sure that you are following the dress code, especially for chapel. Infractions result in a noncompliance note to your parents.
*The behavior expectations are also outlined in the handbook. In our class, a student will receive a verbal warning if he/she chooses not to follow the expectations. After the verbal warning, a check mark will be placed by his/her name. If necessary, a second check mark will result in the student losing recess or enrichment. A third check mark will result in a note/email home to the parents. A fourth check mark will result in the student visiting with Dr. Carpenter to discuss behavior choices.
Our classroom rules follow the Whole Brain approach:
Follow directions quickly!
Raise your hand for permission to speak!
Raise your hand for permission to leave your seat!
Make smart choices!
Make your dear teacher happy!
*The Gala is coming soon (February 5) and our class is preparing two projects for the auction: a Game Night Basket and a Cookbook. Thank you for providing items for the Game Night Basket - if you have not brought your contribution, please send it as soon as possible. Also, please send (or email) your fabulous recipe to be included in the cookbook!
*Several report cards are still out - please get them signed and returned quickly!
Monday, January 18, 2016
Science - Week of January 18th-22nd
This week in Science we will learn about the Life Cycle of a Star. Students need to memorize a poem about the life cycle of a star. They will say the poem on Friday for a grade. They will make a flip book and also start learning about Constellation.
Math Week of January 18th - 22nd
Hope everyone enjoyed their day off.
Note: Dad ----- don't forget Donuts on Friday!!
In math this week we will go over the test that we took last week,explore fractions as equal parts of different wholes and find all shapes with a given area, represent fractions using standard notation, words, and drawings,and recognize equivalent fractions using a visual fraction model.
Note: Dad ----- don't forget Donuts on Friday!!
In math this week we will go over the test that we took last week,explore fractions as equal parts of different wholes and find all shapes with a given area, represent fractions using standard notation, words, and drawings,and recognize equivalent fractions using a visual fraction model.
Sunday, January 10, 2016
2nd Grade January 11 - 15, 2015
This week we will do word work with the "schwa" sound found in words. The spelling words are
against, around, away, apart, among, across, between, behind, beside, below, above, before, across, between, behind, beside, below, above, and before. Some of these words are also positional words. Remember to practice your spelling words every night. We will have a trial test on Wednesday.
We will also understand and form contractions with pronouns as well read and understand words that begin with the prefix "un."
For study and research skills we will understand and use a Venn Diagram.
In Superkids, we continue to find out what will happen to Golly now that Gert and Gus have retired and are moving to an apartment. Unfortunately, dogs are not allowed in the building. The Superkids are trying to find a home for their buddy!
We are reading Chapter 2 in Little House in the Big Woods - we will learn about life in winter for the Ingalls family.
In History we continue to learn about the Early New Kingdom in Egypt and work on the lapbook. In Bible, we learn about the big sin David committed that resulted in the death of Uriah, his warrior.
Science Week of January 11th-15th
This week in Science we will make a model of the Sun,Moon, and Earth.We will read about the 1st telescope, discuss Neil Armstrong, and study the life cycle of a star.
Math - week of January 11th-15th
This week in math. we will use manipulatives to build a rabbit pen to solve perimeter and area problems, find the area of rectilinear figures, represent fractions as equal parts of different wholes and find all shapes with a given area.
*There is a math test on Thursday the 14th.*
Please help your child memorize the math facts. This week we will test on 4 & 5. This fact test are given at a pretty good speed. I say the fact twice and move on.
*There is a math test on Thursday the 14th.*
Please help your child memorize the math facts. This week we will test on 4 & 5. This fact test are given at a pretty good speed. I say the fact twice and move on.
Monday, January 4, 2016
January 4 - 8, 2016 Mrs. Carroll
Happy New Year, everyone! I hope you and your families had a wonderful time over the holidays. From all reports, second and third graders enjoyed every minute! Mrs. Annison and I appreciate the great Christmas Party that you parents provided. Everyone had fun and loved sharing the time together.
We have completed the first semester of the Superkids program and are beginning the "red' book and workbook. In spelling, the focus will be on Memory Words which will be more challenging. Continue to practice the spelling words every night - not just a quick review before the test! This week the words all end in the suffix -full. Please look for the spelling list that came home with the students today.
In Literature, we have started Little House in the Big Woods by Laura Ingalls Wilder. This classic is the first in the familiar series.
Next week we will start practicing cursive handwriting - a little bit at a time, working on techniques for forming letters correctly. As always, I expect students to take pride in handwriting and put forth the effort to write correctly and neatly.
In Bible, we are learning about five genres of psalms, as written mostly by David: praise, lament, confession, thanksgiving, and imprecation (retribution to enemies!) We will read examples of each kind, and journal/illustrate them in our "prayer books.'
In History, we will learn more about Hatsheput, "the Woman Who Was King" from 1473-1458 B.C.
We have completed the first semester of the Superkids program and are beginning the "red' book and workbook. In spelling, the focus will be on Memory Words which will be more challenging. Continue to practice the spelling words every night - not just a quick review before the test! This week the words all end in the suffix -full. Please look for the spelling list that came home with the students today.
In Literature, we have started Little House in the Big Woods by Laura Ingalls Wilder. This classic is the first in the familiar series.
Next week we will start practicing cursive handwriting - a little bit at a time, working on techniques for forming letters correctly. As always, I expect students to take pride in handwriting and put forth the effort to write correctly and neatly.
In Bible, we are learning about five genres of psalms, as written mostly by David: praise, lament, confession, thanksgiving, and imprecation (retribution to enemies!) We will read examples of each kind, and journal/illustrate them in our "prayer books.'
In History, we will learn more about Hatsheput, "the Woman Who Was King" from 1473-1458 B.C.
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