Here you will find a “forecast” of what is planned for our next week of school!
Reading Language Arts
Reading: We continue our novel study of Herbie Jones Sails into Second Grade, identifying story elements such as characters, setting, problem and solution
Phonics Focus: Review of initial, medial and final consonants in words, short a and short i sounds and word families
Writing: We’ve begun to write in our poetry/writing journals! Independent sentence construction and word spelling is underway! We are using checklists to be sure our sentences have punctuation, capitalization and make sense.
Grammar: Review of plural nouns
Handwriting: Review of the keys to legibility: key elements to focus on in order to make sure our handwriting is legible as we sharpen our manuscript skills
We begin practice of manuscript letters L l, I i, T t, O o, A a, D d
Math
“Numbers About Me” Math journal work
Doubles facts review
Developing fluency with addition using mental math strategies
Fact families- relating addition and subtraction
Social Studies / Science
Learning our National Anthem- Star Spangled Banner
Bar graphs, flow charts, primary and secondary sources for information
Families Today and in the Past
Mystery Science: What do scientists do?
Scholastic News
Religion
What is prayer?
Prayer books: words to help guide our prayers
Chapel is Wednesday
Important Information and News:
•Homework Please encourage as much independence as possible when completing homework. Homework is expected to be done neatly. The children will be writing their assignments in their planners. Kindly initial their planner each night. Take Home Folders will need to be emptied every night as well. Thank you!
•September Hot lunch is available Mon-Thurs. Friday is Pizza Day. Please have pizza envelopes in no later than Thursday.
•Snack should be sent in daily.
•Please send in any remaining supplies as soon as possible.
If ever you have a question or concern, please email me at [email protected].
God bless our week ahead!
Mrs. Antonia Ryan
