Week of 12/3

Post date: Dec 03, 2013 8:42:36 PM

Happy December, Everyone!

We are starting Unit 5 in math this week. The topic is geometry. If you would like to help at home on this challenging unit, you might want to review vocabulary words like: point, line segment, ray, line, parallel and intersecting lines. There are polygons that challenge to 2nd graders too. They are: pentagons (5-sides), hexagons, (6-sides), and octagons (8-sides).

In reading we are working on visualizing. As your child is reading, have them describe the picture they have in their mind. This is a review to many of us, but we are enjoying the discussions of our visualizing.

Finally, I heard about a great program for parents. It is called Family STARS University. It is an opportunity for you to learn more about Bloomington Public Schools. Whether you are new to Bloomington or have older children in the district, this is a chance to understand all that the school district has in place for kids and families. Let me know if you are interested. By the way, I understand dinner and childcare are provided.

Have a great week!

Deborah