Weekly Newsletter

Week of 4/29 - 5/3/24

Big Ideas for the Week

I can learn from my mistakes, keep trying, and encourage others to do the same.

Take-Home Binders

Your child should bring home their 3-ring Take Home Binder every day and bring it back to school the next day. We recommend 15-20 minutes of reading a night, and the folder will contain a book and reading comprehension ideas.

Please do not remove the graded papers from the back of the folder. We will use those to keep track of our progress.

Important Dates

4/30-5/1 STAAR Testing, no campus visitors allowed.
5/13 #GreatnessWIthin Presentation
5/17 Yearbook Distribution
5/22 End of Year Party
5/24 Last Day of School

Important Information

2nd grade dismisses at 2:42
Students are allowed to have water bottles (no flavored or colored liquids) with them throughout the day and in the classroom for hydration.
Students are allowed to snack mid-morning.
Please avoid sending peanut-containing snacks.

Specials Schedule

Monday: Performing Arts
Tuesday: PE
Wednesday: Art
Thursday: PE
Friday: Changes weekly. This week, Art!

Library

Library is not part of the Specials rotation. We will have Library every Monday from 12:45 to 1:15 PM. In weeks where there is no school on Monday, we will have Library on Wednesdays from 8:00 to 8:30 AM.

Social-Emotional Learning

I can look for the best in people and be kind to them even if we disagree.
I can describe and explain 2nd Step skills and how they are used to create a better life.

Math

I can compose and decompose 3-digit numbers.
I can use strategies to solve story problems.
I can use strategies to add 3-digit numbers.

Science/Social Studies

I can observe the color, texture, and size of rocks.
I can distinguish between natural and manmade resources.
I can distinguish between producers and consumers, and goods and services.
I can discuss and explain the effects of using natural resources.

Reading

I can use text features to find the central idea of a text and to summarize the text
This week's sight words:

farm

firm

form

morning

bird

first

surf

hurt

here

hear

write

right

Phonics

I can recognize and use vowel sounds with r.
I can recognize and use homophones.

Writing

I can create a personal narrative with interesting details.

Class Roster

Signing up for our class roster is the ONLY way for parents and students to communicate with each other (invite friends for playdates, birthday parties, etc.), as school staff are not allowed to give out personal information. This is also how our class Room Rep will communicate with you for class parties, teacher's birthday information, school events, and other classroom volunteer opportunities that may arise. Please complete the following short questionnaire so you can stay in touch with others in our class!

Birthday Celebrations

If you wish to send a treat/item for your child to share with the class, please note the following:

Please send enough for all children to receive an individual item. We have 17 students in our class.

Any edible treats must be individually wrapped--this includes donuts and cookies.