-If you haven't already turned in all of the beginning of the year forms, please do so ASAP.
-Orders and money for second grade t-shirts are due September 2nd. I cannot accept orders after this date.
-Parent Orientation is this Thursday, August 28th, from 5:30-6:30. I am very much looking forward to the opportunity to share more information with you about the second grade school year! (Please remember that students and other children are asked not to attend.)
-Monday, September 1st is Labor Day: No School
This week we will be learning...
Math: We will continue our exploration of the different tools and materials we will use this year (hundred chart, number line, connecting cubes, pattern blocks, etc.). We will also begin working on identifying and counting coins.
Reading: In second grade, we are all Growing Readers. Last week, we learned that Growing Readers pick interesting, "just right" books and stick to them. This week, we will learn about other skills Growing Readers practice: taking care of books, choosing good spots to read, reading lots of books, knowing it is important to read, and building stamina.
Writing: In second grade, we are also all Growing Writers. Last week,we learned that Growing Writers write about what they know, and that they use memories to come up with writing ideas/topics. This week, we will learn about other strategies Growing Writers use to come up with ideas/topics: writing about feelings, writing about families, and writing about friends .
Word Study: During out word study time, we will be assessing our knowledge of sight words.
Social Studies: As we continue to build our classroom community, we will learn about how to actively participate in a discussion using respectful language to agree, disagree, ask for clarification, or share thinking.
Poetry: Each week, we will take an in-depth look at a poem. We will read the same poem daily and discuss its meaning, figurative language, author's crafts, and make other observations about how and why the poem is written. Our poem this week is called "New Friend."
Have a great week!