Welcome to Second Grade Class Notes!
Reading/Language Arts
This week we will complete Lesson 5. There will be a test on Friday.
Our story for the week is “Teacher’s Pets” (Realistic Fiction)
Grammar Goals: Singular/Plural Nouns
Phonics Focus: Consonant Blends with r, l, s
Vocabulary Strategy: Base Words and Endings -ed, -ing
Target Vocabulary: wonderful, noises, quiet, sprinkled, share, noticed, bursting, suddenly
There will be no spelling words for the week.
Math Chapter 3 Concepts
Double Facts
Commutative Property
Make 10 to Add
Adding 3 Addends
Relating Addition and Subtraction
Social Studies
Veteran’s Day- What is a veteran and why do we recognize these very special people every year in the United States?
Science
Exploring the changes happening right outside our classroom as it (finally) begins to look and feel like autumn. Why do the leaves change colors? Why do we change the clocks two times a year? How are local Long Island animals affected by the changes of the season? Science is all around us. Our autumn science sensory table will be a springboard for conversation and learning. As you walk outside, look around and see what you can find in nature. How many different varieties of leaves can you find? We will find out why acorns drop from the oak trees now. I encourage children to share their findings with the class, add to our science table and spark curiosity!
Religion
Bible Stories for the week include “The Golden Calf” and “The Snake on the Pole”
Handwriting
Beginning cursive strokes
Other important news:
First and foremost, I would like to thank our three class moms Kesha Nesbitt, Christie Brown and Gina Campbell for their time and efforts this past week in providing a fun and yummy pumpkin party! Masks were painted and treats were had by all. It was wonderful!
Spirit Week took place in our classroom and you could tell by the way second graders dressed each day- they were dressed for success and they looked great! Thank you for participating!
Looking ahead:
This week, 2 students will be chosen to read a prayer and lead the school in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance over the loudspeaker.
There will be no school on Monday, Nov. 11 as we observe Veteran’s Day.
Parent Teacher Conferences will take place on Thursday, November 14. Notifications will be sent out soon for online signups.
Scholastic Book Orders are due this Wednesday, Nov. 6. You may order with the paper form and a check or online.
There are dates open if you would like to be a Mystery Reader for our class. The dates still open are 11/22, 12/6, 12/13, 1/31, 2/7, 2/28, 3/20, 3/27, 4/3, 4/24, and all Fridays in May.
Kindly return yellow volunteer slips and $10 for party crafts if you have not done so already.
Also, please remember to complete and return the orange form for our school-wide Thanksgiving Feast that will take place on Weds. November 27th. Let us know your child’s choice of food and if you are available to help to serve.
Thank you all for your continued support!
Peace go with you.
God’s quiet within the noise.
God’s hope within uncertainty.
God’s rest within the toil.
God’s presence within your soul.
Peace go with you.
Blessings on your week ahead,
Mrs. Antonia Ryan