Dear Families,
Hello! As we head into 2 short weeks of school here is a peek at what we will be doing. This week we will begin our new theme in Language Arts - Neighborhood News - where the children will discover that members of a community are connected in a variety of ways. During this theme we will be constructing a 3D small scale map of Elmer. We will use small boxes and lunch milk cartons for this project. Please send in any small boxes (gift size) that you may have for this project. THANK YOU!! Our first story "The Pine Park Mystery" will continue into next week. The phonics focus will be on prefixes :-re, pre-, mis- and under-. Our focus skill will be on the narrative elements - setting, characters, problem and how it is solved (the plot) and the ending. The students will also be writing a descriptive paragraph using their 5 senses for the descriptions.
In Math we are starting Fractions! The students will be discovering fractions in the world around us and recognizing that fractions are actually equal parts of a whole - which can be a set or group of things - or just ONE thing.
We will also look at the script for our play "Johnny Appleseed" which we will be performing in April. Watch for scripts to come home next week along with items needed for costumes. Please let me know if you are willing to help with this project - scenery, costumes etc. THANKS!!
We are looking forward to our PTA Easter party and will be crafting a cute basket to carry the treats. We look forward to seeing everyone on Thursday for the party and egg hunt! Please remember school will be closed for the holiday Friday and Monday.
Have a Wonderful Week and Holiday!
Mrs. Scull
Sunday, March 16, 2008
Thursday, March 6, 2008
Update March 7th
Dear Families,
Greetings from Second Grade! A special thanks goes to all parents who participated in "Read Across America Week" by coming in and reading to the children. They LOVE it! Looking back, I also extend a warm thank you to all of our Grand-friends for coming in as well. These times are to be treasured!
This week we have been writing, writing, writing! Your child has created a personal map from which to generate personal stories. Ask your child about what is on their map! The students have been working on good beginnings, staying on topic, showing the event - not just telling about it, and creating an ending that connects to the beginning. Encourage your child to read and write everyday....it's all connected!
In Math we are working in Unit 7 which hits many skills including: adding 3 numbers in which 2 of the numbers are double digits, doubles and halves, measuring and data collection, as well as manipulating the data into graphs and analyzing it for the median number. We will review for the unit test next week with the test being towards the end of the week. Keep practicing those facts! Thanks!
We have started a new Science unit on Living and Non-living things. We will investigate and classify things in the world around us, as well as, plant seeds and care for the plants as they grow.
We will begin a new Social Studies unit after Easter on Native Americans. We will also create a model of Elmer! Hopefully this will be completed by the PTA Covered Dish Dinner on April 29.
The Student of the Week is Hope Knarvik. She loves CANDY and cheerleading! There's a girl after my own heart! Come in and check out her poster!
ENJOY this weather!
Mrs. Scull
Greetings from Second Grade! A special thanks goes to all parents who participated in "Read Across America Week" by coming in and reading to the children. They LOVE it! Looking back, I also extend a warm thank you to all of our Grand-friends for coming in as well. These times are to be treasured!
This week we have been writing, writing, writing! Your child has created a personal map from which to generate personal stories. Ask your child about what is on their map! The students have been working on good beginnings, staying on topic, showing the event - not just telling about it, and creating an ending that connects to the beginning. Encourage your child to read and write everyday....it's all connected!
In Math we are working in Unit 7 which hits many skills including: adding 3 numbers in which 2 of the numbers are double digits, doubles and halves, measuring and data collection, as well as manipulating the data into graphs and analyzing it for the median number. We will review for the unit test next week with the test being towards the end of the week. Keep practicing those facts! Thanks!
We have started a new Science unit on Living and Non-living things. We will investigate and classify things in the world around us, as well as, plant seeds and care for the plants as they grow.
We will begin a new Social Studies unit after Easter on Native Americans. We will also create a model of Elmer! Hopefully this will be completed by the PTA Covered Dish Dinner on April 29.
The Student of the Week is Hope Knarvik. She loves CANDY and cheerleading! There's a girl after my own heart! Come in and check out her poster!
ENJOY this weather!
Mrs. Scull
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