Dec. 2 - Dec. 6

Weekly Update

Week of Dec. 2, 2019 

12/2	C Day	We have art.    Homework:  Practice for math center and read your word list.    Math Game Bag sent home today.
12/3	D Day	We have Math Center, gym, and music.       Homework: Complete the word worksheet.
12/4	E Day	We have art.  Late Start 9:25 Arrival    Homework: Play Math Game Bag Game and have parent sign log.    Math Game Bags Due Tomorrow.
12/5	F Day	We have gym.    Homework:  Complete math worksheet.
12/6	A Day	We have art, computer lab, and library.    No Homework

Word Work: Our class will spend another week learning about the long e digraph syllable pattern this week. The following words are examples of this pattern: clean, week, belief, key. Students should read their word lists, discuss the meaning of the words, and practice spelling words with similar syllable patterns. Spelling City is ready for students to access the practice list for the week.

Math Fact Practice: As the end of the year approaches, please check what level your child is on in math center. By the end of December, they should have level A (addition facts within 10) and level B (subtraction facts within 10) completed. This will allow time to complete the 2nd grade goal which is passing Wizard Level C and D.

Homework Reminder: December is a very busy time of year for most families. Please help your child handle the holiday excitement by keeping nightly reading, homework, and school routines as normal as possible. If you find a time when your child is unable to complete the nightly expectations, please email or write a note explaining the circumstances.

Upcoming Dates

12/4	Late Start
12/11	Late Start
12/14	Lincoln Family Pancake Breakfast / Book Fair in the Media Center
12/17	Ice Skating with our 5th Grade Buddies (Parents Welcome)
12/20	Winter Party
12/20	Winter break begins at the end of the day
1/7/20	School resumes

Nov. 25 - Nov. 29

Weekly Update

Week of Nov. 25, 2018 

11/25	F Day	We have gym.    Homework:  Practice for math center and read your word list.    No Math Game Bag this week.
11/26	A Day	We have Math Center, art, computer lab, and library.       Homework: Complete the word worksheet
11/27	B Day	Half Day - Dismissal at 12:06 p.m.    Homework: Please read and practice your math facts over break.
11/28		No School - Thanksgiving Break
11/29		No School

Second Grade Music Program: Thank you for attending our performance! The students did a wonderful job.

Word Work: Our class will be learning about the long e digraph syllable pattern this week. The following words are examples of this pattern: clean, week, belief, key. Students should read their word lists, discuss the meaning of the words, and practice spelling words with similar syllable patterns. Spelling City is ready for students to access the practice list for the week.

Math Fact Practice: As the end of the year approaches, please check what level your child is on in math center. By the end of December, they should have level A (addition facts within 10) and level B (subtraction facts within 10) completed. This will allow time to complete the 2nd grade goal which is passing Wizard Level A, B, C, and D.

Homework Reminder: December is a very busy time of year for most families. Please help your child handle the holiday excitement by keeping nightly reading, homework, and school routines as normal as possible. If you find a time when your child is unable to complete the nightly expectations, please email or write a note explaining the circumstances.

Upcoming Dates

11/27	Half Day  Dismissal at 12:06
11/28-29	Thanksgiving Break  / Have a wonderful vacation!
12/4	Late Start
12/11	Late Start
12/20	Winter break begins at the end of the day
1/7/20	School resumes

Friday, November 22

Students may bring a drink of choice (juice, clear pop (no caffeine), water) to school tomorrow to have a with a special performance treat.  Thank you

Nov. 18 - Nov. 22

Library Books Due Tomorrow

Weekly Update

November 18, 2018

11/18	A Day	We have art, computer lab, and library. Homework: Do math fact practice sheet and read/ explain the syllable pattern on your word list. Math Game Bags came home today.
11/19	B Day	We have music.  Homework: Word Work page
11/20	C Day	We have art.        Homework:  Math Bag Game / Return tomorrow.
11/21	D Day	We have our music program.  No Homework.  See you at the classroom at 5:45 for our 6:00 performance.
11/22	E Day	We have gym.  It’s Popcorn Friday. No Homework.   Keep reading!

     

Stuffed A Truck: Thank you for all of your donations to Stuff A Truck. We had a very successful collection.

Word Work: Our class will learn words that follow the long o digraph syllable pattern this week. Long o digraph syllable patterns use the following vowel teams oa, ow, and oe. The following words are examples of this pattern throat, pillow, and foe. Students should read their word lists, discuss the meaning of the words and practice spelling words with similar syllable patterns. Spelling City is ready for students to practice long a digraph word list.

PTO Thanksgiving Luncheon: We had a wonderful luncheon on Thursday. Thank you to all of the families that volunteered.We are thankful to you for your time and help.

  

Second Grade Music Program: This is the week and we are so excited for the performance. Our 2nd grade music program which will be on November 21st at 6:00 p.m. There will also be an afternoon performance during school on that same day at 3:00 p.m. Here is a note from Mrs. McElroy, our music teacher. Please have your child come to his/her classroom at 5:45 p.m. while you find your seat in the gym. Thank you so much.

Upcoming Dates

11/20	Late Start
11/21	Second Grade Program at 6:00
11/27	Half Day  Dismissal at 12:05
11/28-29	Thanksgiving Break  / Have a wonderful vacation!
12/4	Late Start
12/11	Late Start
12/20	Winter break begins at the end of the day
1/7/20	School resumes

Nov. 11 - 15

Weekly Update

November 11, 2019

11/11	B Day	We have music. Homework: Do math fact practice sheet and read/ explain the syllable pattern on your word list.
11/12	C Day	We have art.  Homework: Complete the word work worksheet.
11/13	D Day	We have gym and music.          Homework: Math Game Bag Due Tomorrow.
11/14	E Day	We have art.   Thanksgiving Luncheon / Dress-Up Day Homework: Read on RAZ if possible.
11/15	F Day	No Specials Today.  12:06 Half Day Dismissal       Homework: We do not have homework.

     

Stuffed A Truck: Stuff A Truck has begun and will run through next Friday, November 15th. If possible, please donate non-perishable food items such as canned goods, cereal, rice, and boxed foods. Toiletries such as soap, shampoo, toothbrushes, and toothpaste are also needed. Our goal is to fill the box in our classroom with as many items as we can by Nov. 15th.

Word Work: Our class will continue to learn words that follow the long a digraph syllable pattern this week. Long a digraph syllable patterns use the following vowel teams, ai, ea, eigh, ay, and ey. The following words are examples of this pattern: maid, great, eighty, tray, and survey. Students should read their word lists, discuss the meaning of the words and practice spelling words with similar syllable patterns. Spelling City is ready for students to practice long a digraph word list.

PTO Thanksgiving Luncheon: Our Lincoln School Thanksgiving Luncheon will be Thursday, November 14th! All students are encouraged to participate. Lunch is $2.45 for students and payment should be sent by Thursday, November 14th. We need many parent/grandparent volunteers to help on this day. Please contact the office if you’re able to help out. Unfortunately due to limited spacing, parents and grandparents are only welcome to attend if they are volunteering. Thank you in advance for considering helping us for this fun yearly tradition.

Scholastic Book Order: Book order forms were sent home last week. I will be placing a November / December book order by Friday, November 15th. Books make wonderful holiday gifts and I would be happy to keep book orders a surprise by making special pick up arrangements for you. If you choose this option, please email, call, or send a note letting me know you would like your book order to be a gift and I will contact you when the order arrives to arrange pick up times. Thank you

Second Grade Music Program: Our 2nd grade music program which will be on November 21st at 6:00 p.m. There will also be an afternoon performance during school on that same day at 3:00 p.m. Here is a note from Mrs. McElroy, our music teacher.

Upcoming Dates

11/13-11/20	Late Start
11/14	Lincoln School Thanksgiving Luncheon
11/15	Half Day   12:06 Dismissal for Teacher Record Day
11/15	Book Order Due
11/21	Second Grade Program at 6:00
11/27	Half Day  Dismissal at 12:05
11/28-29	Thanksgiving Break  / Have a wonderful vacation!