Week of 1/5/26-1/9/26
Week of 1/5/26-1/9/26
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Welcome back to school! I was so thrilled to see all the students yesterday morning. I hope you all had a nice winter break. The students all had fun things to share with one another! This week, we will work on making our own New Year's Resolutions. Students will create a personal resolution, a school resolution, and one for home. I will send these home in the Thursday folders, so you will be able to see their resolutions.
This week, we will begin a new module in math. Assessments from the last module will be going home in the Thursday folders. The new module covers addition and subtraction to 1000 as well as more complex word problems.
In writing, we will be working more on our expert nonfiction pieces, and in reading, we will be refreshing our reading stamina after being away for the break. We will also learn to identify adjectives in our reading. As a reminder, students bring home a monthly reading log to record their reading. They should be reading nightly. This can include ebooks, audiobooks, paper books, reading along with parents, reading to a sibling, and being read to by an adult. Building a daily reading habit at home will also help build their stamina and confidence for school!
Information Writing Sharing Celebration
Information Writing Sharing Celebration
You are invited to attend our 2nd Grade Information Writing Celebration on Tuesday 1/27 from 11:50-12:15. You will have a chance to read your child's information writing as well as offer compliments to other students and their writing pieces. It is a special time for the students to show off their hard work.
Helpful Spelling Words
Helpful Spelling Words
Linked here is a document with 300 high-frequency words students should be comfortable reading and spelling by the end of this school year. They are good words to watch for and correct in any writing they might do at home. An activity from time to time would be to have your child write down 10 of them and see how they do.
Math Parent Information Sheets Module 5
Math Parent Information Sheets Module 5
Important Dates!
Important Dates!
1/19/26 No school MLK Jr. Day
1/27/26 Information Writing Sharing Celebration 11:50-12:15
Nightly Reading Homework
Nightly Reading Homework
The reading log is to keep track of nightly reading at home and is part of the San Jose Sharks "Reading is Cool" program. It is due back at the end of the month. Remember, nightly reading can include independent reading, reading aloud, and listening to a grown-up read. 20 minutes each night is recommended. Students may bring books home from school to read. They can be both classroom and school library books These books come home in a plastic zipper pouch. Please help your children build the habit of keeping school books in the pouch when they are not being actively read. This helps prevent mix-ups with public library books and personal book collections.
Playground Behavior
Playground Behavior
Often after a holiday break it takes some time for all kids to get back into the swing of remembering all of the school rules. Please talk with your child about sharing, taking turns, and talking with teachers and staff when they are having trouble with other children. We also talk a lot about giving ‘Impact Statements’ when we have strong feelings about something.
Math Kangaroo
Math Kangaroo
If you would like to enroll your child in Math Kangaroo, a challenge math event on spring of 2026, the registration dates are listed here.
HSC Communication Opt-In
HSC Communication Opt-In
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CEF December Update
CEF December Update
Cambrian Educational Foundation – December Updates
Cambrian Educational Foundation – December Updates
Stay Updated: Visit www.cambrianef.org for the latest news.
Holiday Fundraisers – Support Cambrian Students!
• C’est Si Bon: Holiday desserts—pies, cocoa bombs, yule logs, macaron towers & more. 15% of purchases support Cambrian students. Order: https://cestsibon.typeform.com/CEFHoliday
• Minted: 20% off holiday cards & gifts with code FUNDRAISECAMBRIAN; 10% supports our students. Shop: https://www.minted.com/holiday
Kindergarten Holiday Tree on Display!
See the “Gnome for the Holidays” tree near Market St. & Park Ave., across from the Tech Museum. Designed by Price art students & decorated by Cambrian kindergarteners. On display through January 1st.
Teacher Mini-Grants – Apply Now!
Teachers can receive up to $1,000 for innovative classroom projects. Deadline: January 4th.
Apply: https://www.cambrianef.org/mini-grants
Save the Date – 6th Annual Read-a-thon!
Promotes reading and raises funds for mental health and social-emotional learning across Cambrian schools.
Registration opens January 12th | Reading begins February 2nd
Details: https://cambrianef.org/readathon
Year-End Giving
Support Cambrian students with a tax-deductible gift—cash or stock—and help fund programs in academics, arts, athletics, and mental health. Your generosity makes a real impact! Donate today: https://cambrianef.org/giving
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