Week of March 2

Weekly Update

March 2, 2020

3/2	C Day	We have art.             MARCH IS READING MONTH Homework: Practice for Math Center.  Math Game Bags Sent Home Today.
3/3	D Day	We have gym and music.    Homework: Complete word work worksheet.
3/4	E Day	We have art.    Late Start A.M. - 9:25 arrival time.    Homework: Complete math worksheet.
3/5	F Day	We have gym.  Math Game Bags Due Today.  Half Day Dismissal 12:06 p.m. Homework: Update your reading log and practice your math facts.
3/6	A Day	We have art.   Half Day Dismissal 12:06 p.m. Homework: No Homework  Keep Reading!

Third Trimester: It is hard to believe we are in our last trimester of second grade. Thank you for the encouragement and support you give your child to do her/his best at school. The days will get longer and busier as we approach spring activities. Please help your child perform well by getting enough sleep and eating a healthy breakfast each day. Thank you

Word Work: Our class will be learning about other variant vowel /o/ syllable patterns this week. Our syllable pattern makes the sound as in saw, talk, ball, vault and moth. 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.

Sarett Nature Center: Our second grade classes will be traveling to Sarett Nature Center on March 19th to learn about maple sugaring. We will be leaving school at 9:00 a.m. and returning to school by 11:30 a.m. Parents are welcome to join us. There is a fee of $3.00. Please dress to be outdoors.

Book Orders Due March 6th.


Upcoming Events:

3/5	Half Day.  Dismissal at 12:06.
3/6	Half Day.  Dismissal at 12:06
3/9	Calling All Colors 1st Trip
3/19	Sarett Nature Center Field Trip: Maple Sugaring  9-11:30 a.m.

Week of Feb. 24

  Weekly Update

     Week of February 24, 2020

1   2/24	D Day	We have gym and music.     Homework: Complete Math Center Practice Sheet and review      word list. Math Game Bag Came Home Today.
1   2/25	E Day	We have art.      Homework:  Complete word sheet
2/26	F Day	We have gym.    Today is a Late Start Day.     Homework: Play math game and bring game bag back tomorrow. Library Books Due Tomorrow
2/27	A Day	We have art, computer lab, and library.       Homework: Read for 15 min and make sure your reading log is up to update.
2/28	B Day	Half  Day Dismissal at 12:06 p.m.     We have gym.      We do not have homework.  Remember to read this weekend.

Word Work: Our class will be learning about the variant vowel /oo/ syllable patterns this week. Our syllable pattern makes the /oo/ sound in words push, would, and understood.  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.

Parent Teacher Conferences: Please contact me if your child did not give you your conference scheduling form this past week. Second Trimester Conferences are held a little differently and scheduled with you and your child in mind. It is important I receive all the scheduling forms back as soon as possible so I can meet everyone’s needs in a timely fashion. Thank you

Book Orders: The book order forms for March will be coming home this week. As always, you may order online or you may send in the order form with your check payable to Scholastic. March is Reading Month and we will be asking students to spend more time reading. It would be a great time to purchase new books to continue to fuel your child’s reading. Each time you purchase books for your child, it allows me to select new books for our classroom for free or with bonus points. Everyone benefits. Thank you so much. Book orders will be due Tuesday, March 3, 2020.

March is Reading Month: Watch your child’s folder for information coming home soon about the fun of Reading Month.

Upcoming Sarett Field Trip: We will be going to Sarett on March 19th. We will leave the school at 9:00. Parent chaperones are welcome to join us on this field trip. There is a $3.00 charge for parents payable at the Sarett the day of the trip. If you are able to join us on that day please let me know. Thank you!

Upcoming Events

2/19	Late Start.  School begins at 9:25.
2/25	V Planetarium Trip 10:00 - 11:15 a.m.
2/26	Late Start.  School begins at 9:25.
2/28	Half Day.  Dismissal at 12:06
3/4	Late Start.  School begins at 9:25.
3/5	Half Day.  Dismissal at 12:06
3/6	Half Day.  Dismissal at 12:06
3/9 3/23	Calling All Colors 1st Trip     Calling All Colors 2nd Trip
3/19	Sarett Nature Center Field Trip: Maple Sugaring  9-11:30 a.m.

Week of Feb. 17

  Weekly Update

     Week of February 17, 2020

1   2/17	E Day	We have art.       Homework: Complete Math Center Practice Sheet and review        word list.
1   2/18	F Day	We have gym.   LIBRARY BOOKS DUE TOMORROW.       Homework:  Complete word sheet
2/19	A Day	We have art, computer lab, and library.    Late Start      Homework: Complete math game.
2/20	B Day	We have S.E.L. and  music.       Homework: Your choice of reading: Core 5 or RAZ. (15 min.)       Please make sure you are updating your reading log.
2/21	C Day	We have art.     We do not have homework.  Remember to read and practice your      math facts this weekend.

Valentine’s Day: Thank you to all our parents who made our party special by sending in items and volunteering to help at the party. The children enjoyed playing games, making a craft, sharing valentines, and having a special treat.  I will be sharing a video of the party next week.

Word Work: Our class will be learning about the variant vowel /oo/ syllable patterns this week. Our syllable pattern makes the /oo/ sound in words like moon, soup, screw, and glue. 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.

Parent / Teacher Conferences: Conference time is quickly approaching. Conferences will be primarily done on an "as needed basis" for students needing additional academic, social, or emotional support. I know that some parents may want to meet regardless of whether their student falls into this category. Please watch for conference notes coming home this week.

Math Fact Practice: It is almost March with Spring Break around the corner, and we all know how fast the end of the year comes after that. Second graders on Math Fact Levels C and D need this valuable time before spring break to master their facts. I am looking for a couple of parent volunteers to come in on Mondays 12:10 - p.m - 12:30 p.m. to practice math flashcards with students on Level B and C. Please contact me if you are able to help so I can plan for you. Thank you

  

Upcoming Events

2/19	Late Start.  School begins at 9:25.
2/25	V Planetarium Trip 10:00 - 11:15 a.m.
2/26	Late Start.  School begins at 9:25.
2/28	Half Day.  Dismissal at 12:05.
3/4	Late Start.  School begins at 9:25.
3/5	Half Day.  Dismissal at 12:05.
3/6	Half Day.  Dismissal at 12:05
	Calling All Colors
3/19	Sarett Nature Center Field Trip: Maple Sugaring  9-11:30 a.m.

Week of Feb.10

  Weekly Update

     Week of February 10, 2020 

1   2/10	F Day	We have gym.     Homework: Complete Math Center Practice Sheet and review       word list.  Library Books Due Tomorrow.      Math Game Bag sent home today.
1   2/11	A Day	We have art, computer lab, and library.      Homework:  Complete word sheet
2/12	B Day	We have S.E. L. and music.     Today is a Late Start Day.     Homework: Complete math game
2/13	C Day	We have art.       Homework: Read for 15 min and check your reading log minutes.
2/14	D Day	We have Valentine’s Day Party, gym, and music. Red, Pink, Purple Heart Day!      We do not have homework.  Remember to read this weekend.

One Hundredth Day: Thank you for helping your child create his/her 100th Day Bag. Please stop by and see if you can guess what is inside each bag. Our class learned about building arrays and repeated addition as part of our 100th Day Celebration.

Word Work: Our class will be learning about the variant vowel /ou/ syllable patterns this week. Our syllable pattern makes the /ou/ sound in words down, found, and playground. 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.

February Book Orders Due: Thursday, February 13th

Guest Reader Opening: We have an opening for a guest reader on Thursday. Click on the link to sign up if you would like to read to our class. Guest Reader Sign Up    

I apologize last week's information about valentines and Valentine's Day Mailboxes did not get posted. See Week of February 3 below. If you are not able to create a mailbox by Wednesday, I will have bags for the children to decorate as mailboxes. Students may bring in their mailboxes and valentines starting Wednesday, Feb. 12th. Thank you Valentine's Name List

Valentine’s Day Party Agenda:  Friday, February 14, 2020   1:00 – 2:15 p.m.

1:00 – 2:00 Stations 
- Minute to Win It Conversational Heart Challenges
- Minute to Win It Marshmallow / Cookie Face Challenge
- Craft: Make a Valentine’s Fortune Teller
- Craft : Family Love Note in a Balloon / Valentine’s Day Card
-Gimme Your Heart Valentine

2:00 – 2:15  Treat / Drink:  ice cream sundaes / juice box

2:15 - Open Valentines

2:30 - Clean Up / Back to regular schedule

Upcoming Events

2/13	February Book Orders Due
2/14	Valentine’s Day Party 1:00 p.m.
2/19	Late Start.  School begins at 9:25.
2/26	Late Start.  School begins at 9:25.
2/28	Half Day.  Dismissal at 12:05.
3/4	Late Start.  School begins at 9:25.
3/5	Half Day.  Dismissal at 12:05.
3/6	Half Day.  Dismissal at 12:05