November 7 Update

Writing:

The kids are working on their last nonfiction writing piece!  They chose a topic they already know a lot about, or one they are interested in learning more about.  So far we have written our introduction, first chapter, and a how-to.  Next week we will write another chapter, a diagram, a kinds-of page, and a fun facts page.  Ask your child what he/she is writing about.

Math:

The kids are using number lines to help them solve addition and subtraction problems.  The homework sheet will help with this as well.

Reading:

The kids are using their reading time to read about their topic for writing.

Voracious Reader of the Week:

Congratulations to Brooklin for being our Voracious Reader!  Brooklin has been doing an awesome job in reading, and has been doing a great job reading for her research.  Keep up the great reading, Brooklin!

Phonics:

The kids are learning a lot of strategies from animals to help with reading hard words.  We are learning how different animals face challenges, and that ties into how we can also face challenges when reading hard words, and different tricks to solve them.

SEL:

We are talking about the word 'peaceful' during SEL.  We are learning different strategies that can help us feel peaceful when we may not be feeling the best.  A paper went home for you to fill out with your child, and stapled onto it is a strategy your child wrote to help them feel peaceful.  This may be something they want to put in their bedroom to remember for when they need to feel more peaceful.

Super Kid:

Congratuations to Levi for being this week's Super Kid!  Levi is a great friend to others, and helps others feel happy when they may not be having the best day.  Keep up the great work, Levi!

Homework:

The homework page is due by November 14 (Early Release Day).

There is also a homework for YOU, PARENTS!  Please fill out the green sheet, and return by next Friday, November 14.  This will help for parent teacher conferences.

Extra Information:

November 14- Early Release Day

November 14- Safari Day- during Phonics we have been learning from a lot of different animals.  We are going to celebrate our learning by having a "Safari Day" for our Early Release Day.  Please let your child dress as an animal, in camoflauge, or even a safari person (think binoculars, khakis, hat).  Please DO NOT buy anything for this!  (In the past I have even had a safari shark).  I can't wait to see their creativity, it will be a fun day!

November 17 and 19- Parent Teacher Conferences Link .  I can't wait to talk to you all about your awesome kiddos!

November 25- Second Grade Apple Pie Day!  

Here's the email I sent earlier this week:
Now that November is in full swing, we are excited to announce our Second Grade Apple Pie Day!  We would love YOU to come and help your child as well, please fill out the background check link if you haven't already, and then also everyone please fill this link out.  We still need a few more pie crusts to make this day a successful one, so please click on this link if you are able to donate.
Each child will need to bring in 5-6 apples already peeled and sliced in a bag the day of the event, so please let me know if you won't be able to do that, and I'll make sure your child will get the apples.


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