The last couple of weeks has been a little crazy hectic for me.  I have been out of the classroom quite a bit with meetings, a family emergency, and then on Friday the stomach flu.  Hopefully this will be the end for a while.  We have still managed to get lots done in the classroom!

READING – We continued reading nonfiction this week.  This week the 2nd graders all chose a topic to read about.  We are learning how reading multiple books on one topic can help our knowledge grow.  

MATH – We are working on double digit addition!!  The kids learned 3 different ways of solving a problem.  Ask your 2nd grader if they can show you the 3 strategies.  Just so you know….the New Groups Above strategy is also known as “Carrying”.

WRITING – The kids finished up a nonfiction booklet this week.  I will be sharing them with you at conferences.

S.O.A.R. – We continue to work on SOARing at school, in the classroom and the playground!

PHONICS –  In unit two we have been working hard at learning strategies to figure out tricky words.

 

SPECIALS SCHEDULE:

Monday, Nov. 18 – Music

Tuesday, Nov. 19 – Art

Wednesday, Nov. 20 – Steam

Thursday, Nov. 21 – Gym

Friday, Nov. 22 – Music

Monday, Nov. 25 – Art

Tuesday, Nov. 26- Steam

Wednesday, Nov. 27 – No School – Thanksgiving Break

Thursday, Nov. 28 – No School – Thanksgiving Break

Friday, Nov. 29 – No School – Thanksgiving Break

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

1. Parent Teacher Conferences –  I am looking forward to meeting with everyone on Monday & Wednesday.  If you have not yet signed up for a time please use this link to to do. https://signup.com/Group/1245791768099/
2. Our next Social Studies Friday is scheduled for Friday, December 6.  Please mark your calendars so your 2nd grader won’t miss important content.
3. Many kids are forgetting LIBRARY books on Thursdays.  Please help your 2nd grader remember to pack these in their backpacks.
4. SNACKS – Please remember to send a morning snack (PEANUT FREE) with your 2nd grader.  We have a long morning and the kids enjoy a little snack right after recess.
5. SHOES – please help your kiddo remember to pack shoes when wearing their boots.
6. Upcoming dates:   Nov. 27 – 29 – Thanksgiving Break, Tuesday, Dec. 3 – Alward Christmas Program,  Friday, Dec. 6 – Social Studies Day, Friday, Dec. 20 – Christmas Party
7. Report Cards will be coming home on Monday, Nov. 18.