In the fading of the summer sun,
The shortening of the days, cooling breeze,
Swallows’ flight and moonlight rays
We see the Creator’s hand
In the browning of leaves once green,
Morning mists, autumn chill
Fruit that falls, frost’s first kiss
We see the Creator’s hand
Enjoy the long weekend! There will be no school Monday, October 11.
Language Arts-Reading Test Fri. Oct. 15
We continue to read in our Journeys this week My Family, an informational text. Part of our homework for this week will be to read at home and write about the story.
We had our first spelling test on Friday! Everyone did fantastic! A bonus word will always be added which gives an opportunity to gain 5 extra points to the grade. Spelling dictation sentences are also a part of our test for two purposes. First, to use weekly spelling words (or words with the same vowel phonics patterns) in complete sentences and the other is to reinforce grammar that has already been taught.
High frequency sight words for this week include: bring, children, comes, do, family, like, make, those, use, with
Grammar Goal: understanding what a simple sentence consists of (subject/predicate)
Phonics Focus: short vowels o, u, e and CVC syllable patterns
Writer’s Workshop: We begin to understand the steps of the writing process and learn why authors write. We will write sentences about our family this week and read friendly letters from Mrs. Ryan each morning.
Math-Chapter 1 –First Test Tues. Oct. 19
Problem Solving Tens and Ones
Counting Patterns to 100 and 1,000
Social Studies-Chapter 1
Different Kinds of Families
Vocabulary: extended family, generation, immigrant, traditions, ancestors, guardian, citizen
Our Timeline
Science
How do scientists know so much? Get ready to think like a scientist! Raising questions, drawing pictures as they observe, and using their five senses are all important things scientists do as they learn about the world around them.
Curiosity Wheel
Handwriting/Manuscript
Basic strokes will be reviewed as we write manuscript letters T t, O o, A a, D d, C c, E e
Keys to legibility are size, shape, spacing and slant! Handwriting is important and strengthens our fine motor skills!
Religion
We continue to talk about the Bible. What are characteristics of the Bible? What are the books of the Bible?
Old and New Testament
What is prayer? Words to help guide us as we pray include praise, thank, sorry, please . Our “Prayer Leader” will keep these words in mind as he/she leads us in prayer each morning.
We will add The Lord’s Prayer to our prayer journals
Prayer Box project
Chapel Wednesday morning
Important Information and News:
Kindly send in a family photo this week if you have not done so already. Each second grader will be assembling a “family book.”
We will be collecting $15 from each student to cover the cost of a simple snack/drink/craft for this year’s celebrations. This will allow our class mom, Mrs. Shannon, to purchase party items. Our first celebration will be our fall/pumpkin party on Friday, October 29. Thank you to Mrs. Shannon!
We have one parent who has volunteered to be a Mystery Reader! Thank you! Are YOU interested in becoming a MYSTERY READER? If so, please email me so we can set up a date and time for you to “Zoom in” and share a book with our class! We hope everyone will take part in this fun activity and spend some time with us!
• Please remember to send in extra masks for your son/daughter just in case a backup is needed!
• Uniform sweaters need to be labeled with your child’s name.
• Pizza envelopes need to be handed in no later than Thursday, cash only.
If ever you have a question or concern, please email me at [email protected].
God bless our week ahead!
Mrs. Antonia Ryan
