The rain might have kept us in, but it didn't stop us from learning! We started learning about fractions in math, and we are up for the challenge. When we got to our homework section today, we noticed that it was a challenge. There were questions on there that some students weren't sure of. There was a lot of new information. Everyone should try their best on the homework, but not worry about it. If it's too hard, we'll back up and practice some more.
We have library on Wednesday, so we need to remember our library books. Also, it's $1 dress down day, so we're looking forward to that.
Have a great Tuesday!
Tuesday, October 15, 2013
Monday, October 14, 2013
Welcome Back!
It sounds like second grade had a fun, long weekend! We're back to work today. We started our week by praying the Rosary in the Day Chapel with the entire school. They are quick learners and were respectful listeners.
Our spelling words this week involve the ch, sh, wh, and tch sounds. Our test is Friday and our words are:
that when them itch wish what shape chase patch math whale bunch
Our optional, challenge words are: whiskers shrimp switch
In math, we're studying polygons this week, along with adding 9 to a number and adding 10 to a number. We'll have a review of these lessons (plus pictographs) on Thursday along with a practice test, and our math test is on Friday.
We also have a Religion test on Thursday which is about "The Church Teaches Us How To Live". This will be another in-class test to be finished at home Thursday night, and we'll review for it this week. They will be able to use their books for the test.
It Science, we're starting a unit on atmosphere, and in Social Studies we're starting to learn about important events in U.S. History.
It's going to be a fun week filled with lots of learning, and second grade is ready to go!
Our spelling words this week involve the ch, sh, wh, and tch sounds. Our test is Friday and our words are:
that when them itch wish what shape chase patch math whale bunch
Our optional, challenge words are: whiskers shrimp switch
In math, we're studying polygons this week, along with adding 9 to a number and adding 10 to a number. We'll have a review of these lessons (plus pictographs) on Thursday along with a practice test, and our math test is on Friday.
We also have a Religion test on Thursday which is about "The Church Teaches Us How To Live". This will be another in-class test to be finished at home Thursday night, and we'll review for it this week. They will be able to use their books for the test.
It Science, we're starting a unit on atmosphere, and in Social Studies we're starting to learn about important events in U.S. History.
It's going to be a fun week filled with lots of learning, and second grade is ready to go!
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
It's Official - Second Grade is Amazing!
We had a great day and week in second grade! We are learning about pictographs in Math and they are all fast, fabulous learners! Also, today everyone read to the class their "writing to inform or teach about something" piece that they've been working on in their journals all week. They were fantastic - I think we have some budding journalists in our class!
Today we had a fire drill, followed by a fire safety presentation given by the Big Bend Fire Dept. Our class was very well-behaved, asked great questions, and we all learned a lot.
Our homework for this mini-break is for all students to read at least 15 minutes a day. If they are bored, they can also practice their addition facts up to 10 + 10. It will help them with our upcoming math lessons.
Enjoy your break, everyone!
Today we had a fire drill, followed by a fire safety presentation given by the Big Bend Fire Dept. Our class was very well-behaved, asked great questions, and we all learned a lot.
Our homework for this mini-break is for all students to read at least 15 minutes a day. If they are bored, they can also practice their addition facts up to 10 + 10. It will help them with our upcoming math lessons.
Enjoy your break, everyone!
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
We are an awesome class!
The second grade has had a very good start to the week! Today we started a pictograph unit in math (using pictures to represent data) and we are all having fun with it.
Congratulations to Ceili - who was our 1st Queen of the Couch winner! Ceili saved up 25 of her good behavior stickers to earn this honor. Megan is our 2nd Queen of the Couch winner, and she will have the couch to herself tomorrow! Congratulations to both Ceili and Megan!
Scholastic book order forms are coming home in today's OCEAN binder. Every book you order helps our class earn books for the classroom. Our next order due date is Oct. 28th. The instructions for online ordering are on the blog. Thanks for your help!
Congratulations to Ceili - who was our 1st Queen of the Couch winner! Ceili saved up 25 of her good behavior stickers to earn this honor. Megan is our 2nd Queen of the Couch winner, and she will have the couch to herself tomorrow! Congratulations to both Ceili and Megan!
Scholastic book order forms are coming home in today's OCEAN binder. Every book you order helps our class earn books for the classroom. Our next order due date is Oct. 28th. The instructions for online ordering are on the blog. Thanks for your help!
Monday, October 7, 2013
Hello Autumn!
It sure feels like Autumn today! It's a good reminder to bring jackets to school. Soon we'll need mittens, hats and boots - but thankfully not yet! It's a short week this week and we have so much to learn! (Sadly, there are no spelling words and therefore no spelling test this week!)
We're learning about another Author's Purpose - to inform, or to teach, in writing. Students are writing informative pieces in their journal about a hobby or passion of theirs, and they will share their writings in class on Wednesday.
In math, we're learning about weekdays and weekends, and then we start our pictograph unit, which is reading & creating graphs and charts.
We're studying "The Church Teaches Us How To Live" in Religion and the second graders have had great stories to share in class!
In Social Studies, we're finishing up a unit on Important People In History. They've really had fun with this!
We're learning about thermometers in Science, and learning how they work.
And of course, we started learning cursive writing last week and they are doing great!
As a reminder, conference slips were sent home last Thursday. Please make sure you complete your slip and send it back ASAP so we can get everyone on the schedule.
We will not have gym this Wednesday, so gym shoes won't be necessary. Finally, the Fire Dept. will be here on Wednesday afternoon for a fun and informative presentation about fire safety.
Have a great Monday everyone!
We're learning about another Author's Purpose - to inform, or to teach, in writing. Students are writing informative pieces in their journal about a hobby or passion of theirs, and they will share their writings in class on Wednesday.
In math, we're learning about weekdays and weekends, and then we start our pictograph unit, which is reading & creating graphs and charts.
We're studying "The Church Teaches Us How To Live" in Religion and the second graders have had great stories to share in class!
In Social Studies, we're finishing up a unit on Important People In History. They've really had fun with this!
We're learning about thermometers in Science, and learning how they work.
And of course, we started learning cursive writing last week and they are doing great!
As a reminder, conference slips were sent home last Thursday. Please make sure you complete your slip and send it back ASAP so we can get everyone on the schedule.
We will not have gym this Wednesday, so gym shoes won't be necessary. Finally, the Fire Dept. will be here on Wednesday afternoon for a fun and informative presentation about fire safety.
Have a great Monday everyone!
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
We Did It!!!
Second grade earned their 12th compliment today (thanks to Library) which means they officially earned 12 brownie points. They will be enjoying brownies for a class treat tomorrow! I am so proud of them!
Speaking of snacks, I started the year with a nice supply of snacks that I brought in - combined with some parent donations. However, several students are forgetting to bring in a morning snack on a daily basis and our class snack supply is almost gone. Please remember to send a snack with your child each day. I have tomorrow covered (brownies) and Friday is field trip day, so next week we'll all need to remember to bring in our own snacks. Thanks!
We completed a practice math test today and everyone did a great job! We also practiced our spelling words for tomorrow's test, and we all agreed it would help if we studied for a little while tonight.
Friday is our field trip - yay! The forecast is still calling for rain, so remember to bring rain ponchos. Students will also need a pillowcase (for their pumpkin) and a disposable lunch. It's going to be fun, rain or shine!
Speaking of snacks, I started the year with a nice supply of snacks that I brought in - combined with some parent donations. However, several students are forgetting to bring in a morning snack on a daily basis and our class snack supply is almost gone. Please remember to send a snack with your child each day. I have tomorrow covered (brownies) and Friday is field trip day, so next week we'll all need to remember to bring in our own snacks. Thanks!
We completed a practice math test today and everyone did a great job! We also practiced our spelling words for tomorrow's test, and we all agreed it would help if we studied for a little while tonight.
Friday is our field trip - yay! The forecast is still calling for rain, so remember to bring rain ponchos. Students will also need a pillowcase (for their pumpkin) and a disposable lunch. It's going to be fun, rain or shine!
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
Thanks for your patience!
We are having technical difficulties with some of the areas of our school blogs (like the calendar sections). Thanks for your patience while we work through it.
Please check your child's binder today for important information about our Friday field trip. Also - students should bring a pillowcase to school on Friday so they can carry their pumpkins home more easily.
Just a reminder - there is a math test on Thursday as well as a spelling test. We're taking a practice math test on Wednesday and we'll also do some reviewing. They can bring the practice test home to study.
Have a great Tuesday!
Please check your child's binder today for important information about our Friday field trip. Also - students should bring a pillowcase to school on Friday so they can carry their pumpkins home more easily.
Just a reminder - there is a math test on Thursday as well as a spelling test. We're taking a practice math test on Wednesday and we'll also do some reviewing. They can bring the practice test home to study.
Have a great Tuesday!
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