Sept. 30 - Oct. 4

Weekly Update

September 30, 2019

9/30	B Day	We have music. Homework: Read and discuss your word list
10/1	C Day	We have art.     Homework: Complete the word work worksheet.
10/2	D Day	It’s Count Day-Please be in school today!  We have a late start and gym and music.   Homework: Math concept practice
10/3	E Day	We have art.  Homework: Read and update your reading log.
10/4	F Day	We have gym.   5 - 8 PM    Laps for Lincoln Homework: We do not have homework.

Laps for Lincoln:  Thank you for your generous donations thus far during our fundraising campaign.  We have three more collection dates before the big night. Hopefully you are able to join us  on Friday, October 5th from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. to walk around the Lincoln Field and celebrate our new school year.

Word Work:  This week we will be using closed syllable words to practice inflected endings like -ed and -ing.  Please read through this week’s list and talk about the different words with your child. During the week we will talk about how when there is 1 consonant at the end of the word, that consonant needs to be doubled before adding an ending.  Spelling City has Unit 1.1 ready to practice the words. https://www.spellingcity.com/users/jlaukus

Social Studies: Our second graders will begin to learn about communities. Please ask your child what he/she knows about where they live, work, and play.

Science: We will begin our Mystery Science Unit, Animal Adventures this coming week. The children will be viewing videos and responding to the concepts presented in their interactive science journals.

Upcoming Dates

10/2	Late Start
10/9	Late Start
10/10	Half Day Dismissal 12:05 P.M.
10/11	Half Day Dismissal 12:05 P.M
10/16	Late Start
10/23	Late Start
10/30	Late Start

Thursday 9-26

Stuffed Animal Day Tomorrow!

Our class filled our stone jar once again.  

Students may bring a small stuffed animal to school with them tomorrow.

Thank you!

Nightly Reading Expectation

Please help your child continue his or her nightly reading routine.  As you can see the time and effort put in to a nightly reading schedule has an incredible impact.  The following article from edutopia has some helpful suggestions.  How to Instill the Love of Reading

Thank you for your support.

Sept. 23 - 27

Weekly Update

September 23, 2019

9/23	C Day	We have art. Homework:  Read and share your word work list with a parent.
9/24	D Day	We have gym. Homework: Read and complete the WW worksheet.
9/25	E Day	We have art.      Late Start Morning. See you at 9:25.   Homework:  Read and complete the math sheet.
9/26	F Day	We have gym. Homework: Read and double check that your reading log is updated.
9/27	A Day	We have art, computer lab, and library. Library Books are due. We do not have homework.

Back to School Night: Thank you to everyone who attended Back to School night last Monday. I appreciate you taking time from your busy schedules to come hear about your child’s year ahead. Be sure to check the blog for important updates and itslearning for valuable resources.

Laps for Lincoln: Laps for Lincoln information and collection envelopes were sent home Friday. Please check your child’s folder.

Word Work: We will continue to learn about the closed syllable pattern. Please feel free to continue to use Spelling City to practice identifying and spelling this syllable pattern.

http://www.spellingcity.com/view-spelling-list.html?listId=14250115

Reading: Thank you for supporting your child’s reading by helping him/her fill out and initialing the daily reading log. The children are excited to share their reading minutes with me.

Book Orders: Our first book order is due Tuesday, Sept. 24th. There will be more book orders coming home each month. Books make great gifts. If you would like to keep your order a surprise, please contact me and we can arrange for you to have a special pick up time.

Parent Teacher Conferences: Thank you for taking a few minutes at Back to School Night to schedule your child’s fall conference. If you did not receive a time I will send a note home suggesting a time for you. Please return the note or email me to schedule your day and time. I look forward to talking about how we can guide your child’s learning this year.

Second Grade Program: Our second grade program will be on Thursday, Nov. 21st. Please watch for more information coming soon.

Thank you Mrs. Bacolor for setting up our Breakout Box Back to Boogie activity.


Upcoming Dates

9/25	Late Start
10/2	Late Start
10/4	Laps For Lincoln at Lincoln School from 5-7 p.m.
10/9	Late Start
10/7 - 10/11	Parent/Teacher Conference Week
10/16	Late Start

Sept. 16 - 20

Weekly Update

September 16, 2019

9/16	D Day	We have gym and music . No homework.  We look forward to seeing you tonight at Back to School Night from 5-5:45 p.m.
9/17	E Day	We have art. It's Constitution Day. Wear Red, White, & Blue. Homework: Read and tell someone how you can count by 5’s in ascending and descending order from different numbers.
9/18	F Day	We have gym .  Homework: Read and tell someone how you can count by 10’s in ascending and descending order from different numbers.
9/19	A Day	We have art, computer lab, and library. Library Books are due. Homework: Read and tell someone how you can count by 2’s in ascending and descending order from different numbers.
9/20	B Day	We have art.  Laps for Lincoln Kick Off Assembly. We do not have homework.

Nightly Reading: Students are expected to read every night for 15 min. Please record nightly reading on the reading log with parent signature.

Word Work: On Monday, our class will begin our second grade unit using the closed syllable pattern.  The following words are examples of this pattern:  damp, stem, shelf, trap, bench, brush, went, stomp, went, quick.  Students are encourage to use Spelling City to practice identifying and spelling this syllable pattern.  http://www.spellingcity.com/view-spelling-list.html?listId=14250115

Back to School Night: I am looking forward to talking with you at Back to School Night.  Please stop by the table near the office area to sign up for our parent /teacher conference. 

NWEA Testing: Our second grade students will be taking the NWEA (math) on Tuesday, September 17th. There is not preparation for this assessment. Students who get an ample amount of sleep and eat healthy breakfasts are know to do better at school. Please help your child perform at his/her best each day by having a regular bedtime schedule and serving a healthy breakfast before coming to school. (Remember breakfast is served at Lincoln at 8:00 a.m.) 

Book Orders: Book orders will be sent home at Back to School Night.  If you purchase books for your child, please mark your book selection clearly and send your payment in a marked envelope with student's name"Scholastic Book Order".  Checks should be payable to Scholastic Book Clubs.  Books may also be ordered online.  https://orders.scholastic.com/H2JPB Please place your orders by the given due date to ensure timely delivery.  Book orders will be due Thursday, September 21st.  Thank you

Upcoming Dates

9/17	NWEA Testing - Math
9/18	Late Start
9/19	Picture Day
9/25	Late Start

Sept. 9 - 13

Weekly Update

September 9, 2019

9/9	E Day	We have Art.
9/10	F Day	We have Gym.
9/11	A Day	We have Art, Computer Lab, and Library.
9/12	D Day	We have Gym and Music.
9/13	E Day	We have Art.  Keep Reading!

First Week: It was a wonderful first week in second grade!  We are excited about all the great

learning we have ahead of us.  Thank you for sharing your children and being a part of our Lincoln School Family. 

Nightly Reading: Students are expected to read every night.  This week students are expected to read for 10 minutes each night.   If you have been reading throughout the summer and your child's reading stamina is greater than 10 minutes, please continue your routine.  Our goal for 2nd grade is for all children to read independently for a minimum of 20 minutes. They should be able to read fluently, retell the information, and answer a variety of questions accurately. 

Back to School Night: 

Mrs. Starks and I are looking forward to see everyone at Back to School Night next Monday, September 16th.  Our time is from 5:00-5:45 PM. Please walk by the office and select a time to have your fall Parent/Teacher Conference before or after our time together. Please remember this night is for parents only.

Upcoming Dates

9/16	Back to School Night
9/11	Late Start
9/18	Late Start
9/19	Picture Day  Form went home on Friday, Sept. 6th
9/25	Late Start

Sept. 3 - 6

Welcome to Second Grade in Room 107!

I am excited to meet you on the playground this Tuesday morning at 8:25 a.m. to begin our year together! Please remember to bring a healthy snack.  School supplies may be brought in any time this week.

Take home folders will go home tomorrow with a few papers for parents to complete.  Please help your child bring this folder back each day.  Thank you

Weekly Update

September 3-6, 2019

9/3		Happy Labor Day!
9/4	A Day	We have art. Homework: Please return all forms by this Friday, Sept. 6th.
9/5	B Day	We have music.
9/6	C Day	We have art.
9/7	D Day	We have gym and music.

Communication: 

Feel free to contact me by email: jlaukus@sjschools.org

School Phone #:  926-3747 before school or after school hours

*You are welcome to leave a voice message during school hours.  If it is an emergency, please contact the school office.  926-3700