Homework Note

Homework: June 12th-19th 2024

This is the final homework note of the school year!

Read: Students are to read each evening. 

As your child starts the transition into third grade please keep in mind that it is essential that reading continues to be part of their summer routine.  Students who don’t read on a regular basis can lose up to 2-8 levels in their decoding abilities while away from school. 

Although Trick Word quizzes have come to an end, the following words will be practiced in class: because, before, where, were, their, there, said, who, how, here and very. 

Math: Students are asked to complete the double-sided worksheet on interpreting a graph and double-digit computation. 

Reminders:

• Library books are due back by next Tuesday.

• Students need to take a packed lunch to Kings Castle (June 18th).  Scooped ice cream will be for sale at the park’s canteen for $2.50.  Freezies, popsicles, and mini bags of chips cost $1.00. 

• Our school-wide Fun Day will be Friday, June 21st.  Students will be provided a barbecued hotdog lunch but still must have snacks from home. If your child doesn’t like hot dogs, please ensure they have an alternative lunch. 

• Mr. Jones will be teaching 2A on Friday, June 21st.  I’m traveling to Montreal to attend a family celebration. 

• Please have a look around your house for any picture books, chapter books, or leveled readers that may belong to 2A/school. Thank you for the ones that have been returned already. 

• If you’d like an optional June parent-teacher interview, please send me an email to arrange a time to chat.  

• Learning reports will be issued on the last day of school, June 26th. 

Sincerely,

Mrs. Callaghan

Homework: June 5th-June 12th 2024

Read: Students are to read each evening. When reading at home, in order to encourage reading at an appropriate pace, please monitor that your child’s voice is coming to a complete stop for end punctuation. (. ! ?)

As your child starts the transition into third grade please keep in mind that students who read too fast:

• Often skip words or insert extra words.

• Don’t have time to think about the text they are reading.

• Don’t remember story events or key details.

• Find it challenging to remember what happened in the previous chapter.

• May sounds like they are mumbling when they read aloud.

• May ignore punctuation.

• Have difficulty recalling factual information.

Fundations Trick Words for Unit 14: Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, bought, brought, and piece. 

(Students will be quizzed on these words on Tuesday, June 11th.)

Math: Students are asked to complete the double-sided worksheet on double-digit subtraction with regrouping and 3D shapes. 

Reminders:

• Library books are due back on Friday.

• Our end of year field trip to Kings Castle Provincial Park is scheduled for June 18th. Please return your child’s permission slip and payment ($6.00) before this Friday. 

• Our school-wide Fun Day will be Friday, June 21st.  Students will be provided a barbecued hotdog lunch but still must have snacks from home.

• Students need to take a packed lunch to Kings Castle.  Scooped ice cream will be for sale at the park’s canteen.  

• Please have a look around your house for any picture books, chapter books, or leveled readers that may belong to 2A/school.

• If you’d like an optional June parent-teacher interview, please send me an email to arrange a time to chat.  

• Homework officially comes to an end on Wednesday, June 19th. 

Sincerely,

Mrs. Callaghan

Homework: May 29th-June 5th, 2024

Read: Students are expected to read each evening. 

Samples of questions you can ask your child about their reading.

• What genre is this book?  How do you know?

• What do you notice about how the writer tells the story?  What else?

• What does the writer do to keep you interested?  Show an example.

• Summarize the important events of the story.

• What kind of person do you think the main character is?  What are some examples that make you think that?

Fundations Trick Words for Unit 14: Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, bought, brought, and piece. 

(Students are asked to study these words throughout the next 2 weeks.)

Math: Students are asked to complete the double-sided worksheet on double-digit subtraction without regrouping. 

Reminders:

• Library books are due back by Friday, May 31st. 

• Our end of year field trip to Kings Castle Provincial Park is scheduled for June 18th. Please return your child’s permission slip and payment ($6.00) before June 7th. 

• Our school-wide Fun Day will be Friday, June 21st.  Students will be provided a barbecued hotdog lunch. 

Sincerely,

Mrs. Callaghan

Homework: May 22-29, 2024

Read: Students are to read for approximately 10-15 minutes each evening. 

• What surprised or excited you about what you read?

• What did you learn from the story?

• If you could talk to one of the characters, what would you ask him/her?

• What happened in the beginning, middle and end of the book/chapter?

• What feelings did you have while reading the story?

• If a nonfiction book, tell about 2 text features used?

• What new facts did you learn about the topic?

• If you were the author of this story, what would you change?

• What was the problem in the story? Was it hard to fix? Why or why not?

• Could this story be true? Why or why not?

Fundations Trick Words for Unit 13: first, new, Monday, Tuesday, cousin, lose, tomorrow, and beautiful

(Students will have their spelling quiz on Friday, May 24th.)

Math: Students are asked to complete the double-sided worksheet on 2D shapes and subtraction. 

Reminders:

• Library books are due back by tomorrow, Thursday, May 23rd. 

• The 2A/2C performance of Awesome Animals is on Tuesday, May 28th at 11:30 AM.  Mrs. Zinck asks that if possible, students are to dress in black tops and bottoms.  They will be provided an animal hat to wear during the performance.  Please attend this performance. 

• Mr. Jones will be teaching 2A on May 28th and May 29th. If you need to get in touch with him, please call the school or send in a note if you need to get in touch with him. Thank you. 

• Our end of year field trip to Kings Castle Provincial Park is scheduled for June 18th. 

• Our school-wide Fun Day will be Friday, June 21st.  Students will be provided a barbecued hotdog lunch. 

Sincerely,

Mrs. Callaghan

Homework: May 15-May 22, 2024

Read: Students are to read for approximately 10-15 minutes each evening. 

• What surprised or excited you about what you read?

• What did you learn from the story?

• If you could talk to one of the characters, what would you ask him/her?

• What happened in the beginning, middle and end of the book/chapter?

• What feelings did you have while reading the story?

• If a nonfiction book, tell about 2 text features used?

• What new facts did you learn about the topic?

• If you were the author of this story, what would you change?

• What was the problem in the story? Was it hard to fix? Why or why not?

• Could this story be true? Why or why not?

Fundations Trick Words for Unit 13: first, new, Monday, Tuesday, cousin, lose, tomorrow, and beautiful

(Students will have their spelling quiz on Friday, May 24th.)

Math: Students are asked to complete the double-sided worksheet on double-digit addition with and without regrouping and data management. 

Reminders:

• Library books are due back by Tuesday, May 21st. 

• There is no school on Monday, May 20th.  Victoria Day. 

• The 2A/2C performance of Awesome Animals is on Tuesday, May 28th at 11:30 AM.  Mrs. Zinck asks that if possible, students are to dress in black tops and bottoms.  They will be provided an animal hat to wear during the performance.  Please attend this performance. 

• I will be away for school on Tuesday, May 28th & Wednesday, May 29th.  On May 28th, I’m taking my mother to a medical appointment in Saint John and on May 29th all second grade teachers are attending a Fundations workshop at the PSB.  Mr. Jones will be in for me so please call the school or send in a note if you need to get in touch with him. Thank you. 

• Our end of year field trip to Kings Castle Provincial Park is scheduled for June 18th.

• Starting next Tuesday, Grade 2 students will be learning about personal safety during Health lessons.  A parent note was sent home with today’s homework outlining the topics being discussed.  Please let me know if you have any questions. 

Sincerely,

Mrs. Callaghan

Homework: May 8th-15th, 2024

Read: Students are to read for approximately 10-15 minutes each evening. 

Samples of questions you can ask your child about their reading.

• What genre is this book?  How do you know?

• What do you notice about how the writer tells the story?  What else?

• What does the writer do to keep you interested?  Show an example.

• Summarize the important events of the story.

• What kind of person do you think the main character is?  What are some examples that back up your opinion?

Fundations Trick Words for Unit 12: own, work, word, write, their, favorite, early, and ocean.

(Students will have their spelling quiz on Thursday, May 9th.)

Math: Students are asked to complete the worksheets on double-digit addition with regrouping. 

Reminders:

• Library books are due back by Monday, May 13th. 

• Our field trip to Orwell Corner is scheduled for Tuesday, May 14th.  Students are required to take a packed lunch from home and are expected to dress accordingly for the weather.  Students should wear hats and sunscreen as the majority of the day will be spent outside. . 

• There is no school on Monday, May 20th.  Victoria Day. 

• The 2A/2C performance of Awesome Animals is on Tuesday, May 28th at 11:30 AM.  Mrs. Zinck asks that if possible, students are to dress in black tops and bottoms.  They will be provided an animal hat to wear during the performance. 

• Our end of year field trip to Kings Castle Provincial Park is scheduled for June 18th with a rain date of June 19th.  More information will be sent home closer to the date. 

Sincerely,

Mrs. Callaghan

Homework: May 1st-8th, 2024

Read: Students are to read for approximately 10-15 minutes each evening. 

Samples of questions you can ask your child about their reading.

• What genre is this book?  How do you know?

• What do you notice about how the writer tells the story?  What else?

• What does the writer do to keep you interested?  Show an example.

• Summarize the important events of the story.

• What kind of person do you think the main character is?  What are some examples that back up your opinion?

Fundations Trick Words for Unit 12: own, work, word, write, their, favorite, early, and ocean.

(Students will have their spelling quiz on Thursday, May 9th.)

Math: Students are asked to complete the worksheets on adding 3 single-digit numbers together. 

Reminders:

• Library books are due back by Monday, May 6th. 

• Coupon booklet orders are scheduled to be sent home on Thursday, May 2nd.

• Students don’t have school on Friday, May 3rd.  Union Day for Staff.

• Our field trip to Orwell Corner is scheduled for Tuesday, May 14th.  Students are required to take a packed lunch from home.  If you haven’t already done so, please return your child’s permission slip ASAP. 

• There is no school on Monday, May 20th.  Victoria Day. 

• 2A’s performance of Awesome Animals is on Tuesday, May 28th at 11:30 AM.  Mrs. Zinck asks that if possible, students are to dress in black tops and bottoms.  They will be provided an animal hat to wear during the performance. 

• Our end of year field trip to Kings Castle Provincial Park is scheduled for June 18th with a rain date of June 19th.  More information will be sent home closer to the date. 

• Many students are mentioning that they’re still feeling hungry after eating what’s been packed in their lunch bags.  As second grade students go through significant growth spurts, can you check with your child about whether or not their lunch is adequate.  If food insecurity is an issue for your family, please reach out to me privately for help.  I can be reached at cmcallaghan@edu.pe.ca.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Callaghan

Homework: April 24th-May1st

Read: Students are to read for approximately 10-15 minutes each evening. 

To help your child comprehend what’s read, ask questions like these:

• Could this story be true?  Why or why not? 

• If it’s a non-fiction book, show me some of the text features?  What are they used for?

• Where is the setting of this story?

• Who is this story about?  Describe him or her.

• What words would you use to describe the main character?

• Do you like the main character?  Why or why not? 

• How is the problem solved?  (What is the solution?)

• What is the scariest, funniest, saddest, most interesting, or most funny part of the story? Read it aloud.

• Do you like this story?  Why or why not?

• Do you know any real people who are like the characters in this story?  Who are they? How are they the same?  How are they different? 

• Has anything in the story that happened, happened to you?  Tell me about it. 

• Who is telling this story?  Is there a narrator?

• Why do you think the author chose the title for this story? 

• Would you recommend this book to a classmate? Why or why not?

Fundations Trick Words for Unit 11: little, been, want, Mr., Mrs., whose, won, son, breakfast, head, and ready. 

(Students will have their spelling quiz on Wednesday, May 1st.)

Math: Students are asked to complete the data management/graphing worksheets.  

Reminders:

• Library books are due back next Thursday. 

• Coupon booklet orders were due back by today, Wednesday, April 24th.

• Students don’t have school on Friday, May 3rd.  Union Day for Staff.

• Our field trip to Orwell Corner is scheduled for Tuesday, May 14th.  Students are required to take a packed lunch from home.  If you haven’t already done so, please return your child’s permission slip ASAP. 

• 2A’s performance of Awesome Animals is on Tuesday, May 28th at 11:30 AM.  Please attend. 

• A reminder that the Hot Lunch program does not supply utensils.  A lot of children from 2A receive lunch from the program but don’t have a fork or spoon to eat with.  Please ensure one is packed for your child. 

• Our end of year field trip to Kings Castle Provincial Park is scheduled for June 18th with a rain date of June 19th.  More information will be sent home closer to the date. 

Homework: April 17th-24th

Read: Students are to read for approximately 10-15 minutes each evening. 

To help your child comprehend what’s read, ask questions like these:

• Could this story be true?  Why or why not? 

• If it’s a non-fiction book, show me some of the text features?  What are they used for?

• Where is the setting of this story?

• Who is this story about?  Describe him or her.

• What words would you use to describe the main character?

• Do you like the main character?  Why or why not? 

• How is the problem solved?  (What is the solution?)

• What is the scariest, funniest, saddest, most interesting, or most funny part of the story? Read it aloud.

• Do you like this story?  Why or why not?

• Do you know any real people who are like the characters in this story?  Who are they? How are they the same?  How are they different? 

• Has anything in the story that happened, happened to you?  Tell me about it. 

• Who is telling this story?  Is there a narrator?

• Why do you think the author chose the title for this story? 

• Would you recommend this book to a classmate? Why or why not?

Fundations Trick Words for Unit 11: little, been, want, Mr., Mrs., whose, won, son, breakfast, head, and ready. 

(Students will have their spelling quiz on Wednesday, May 1st.)

Math: Students are asked to complete the double-digit addition math worksheet.  

Reminders:

• Library books are due back next Wednesday.

• Students can donate $1.00 towards Easter Seals by filling out a ballot to pie a staff member in the face.  Money can be sent in until tomorrow.  

• Students don’t have school on Friday, April 19th.  PD Day.

• Spring photos are scheduled for Tuesday, April 23rd. 

• Coupon booklet orders are due back by Wednesday, April 24th.

• Students don’t have school on Friday, May 3rd.  Union Day for Staff.

• Our field trip to Orwell Corner is scheduled for Tuesday, May 14th.  Students are required to take a packed lunch from home.

• 2A’s performance of Awesome Animals is on Tuesday, May 28th at 11:30 AM.  Please attend. 

Homework: April 10th-17th

Read: Students are to read for approximately 10-15 minutes each evening. 

Please have your child express their opinion about what is read.  At least twice this week have your child give a short oral book review about a book and/or chapter that’s been read. 

Students should:

• Start with a couple of sentences describing what the book/chapter is about.

• Discuss what they particularly liked about the story.  For example, as a reader how did they connect to it?

• Funny parts?

• Favorite character?  Did the characters seem real?

• Mention anything that was disliked about the text. 

• What type of reader would you recommend this book to?

• Give the book a rating, for example, a mark of 4 out of 5. 

Fundations Trick Words: great, country, away, Canada, school, thought, another, none, nothing, people, month

(Students will be tested on these words on Friday, April 12, 2024.

Math: Students are to complete the double-sided worksheet sheet. The concept involves double-digit addition without regrouping.

Reminders:

• Library books are due back next Tuesday.

• Students can donate $1.00 towards Easter Seals by filling out a ballot to pie a staff member in the face.  Money can be sent in at any time.  This event takes place on Thursday, April 18th. 

• Students don’t have school on Friday, April 19th.

• Spring photos are scheduled for Tuesday, April 23rd. 

• Coupon booklet orders are due back by Wednesday, April 24th.

• Our field trip to Orwell Corner is scheduled for Tuesday, May 14th.  Students are required to take a packed lunch from home.

• 2A’s performance of Awesome Animals is Tuesday, May 28th at 11:30 AM.  

Sincerely,

Mrs. Callaghan

Homework: April 3rd-10th

Read: Students are to read for approximately 10-15 minutes each evening. 

 As your child reads, ask questions such as:

● Do you understand what that word means? (Children can often decode a word that they don’t know the meaning of.)

● What do you think will happen next?

● How is the character feeling? How can you tell?

● What information do you notice in the pictures that the author doesn’t mention in the

words?

● Can you tell me what the story was about?

● What was the author’s intention in writing the story?

● What lesson does the author want the reader to know?

Fundations Trick Words: great, country, away, Canada, school, thought, another, none, nothing, people, month

(Students will be tested on these words on Friday, April 12, 2024.

Math: Students are to complete the double-sided worksheet sheet. The concepts involve a review of the days of the week and a review of single-digit addition and subtraction.  Second grade students are expected to have a 3-second recall of basic facts. 

Reminders:

• Library books are due back next Monday.

• Spring photos for 2A are scheduled for Tuesday, April 23rd. 

• School will be dismissed 2 hours early on Monday, April 8th.

• Our field trip to Orwell Corner is on Tuesday, May 14th.  Please do not order a school-based milk or food item for that day.  Students will be required to pack a lunch from home.

• 2A’s and 2C’s performance of their musical Awesome Animals will be Tuesday, May 28th at 11:30 AM.  Parents are asked to attend. 

Sincerely,

Mrs. Callaghan

Homework: March 13th-March 20th

Read: Students are to read each evening.

Picture Books vs Chapter Books: Students are usually ready to transition to chapter books when they’re  7 or 8 years old.  It’s normal for some children to be more enthusiastic about diving into these books than others. While some are just keen to flip through a chapter book pretending that it’s been read in its entirety, others are ready for this next stage of reading development. 

In order to successfully read these longer, more complex books, students must display a genuine desire, possess focused reading stamina, and have the ability to quickly decode words within the text.  If a child spends too much time trying to figure out how to pronounce the words, they won’t comprehend the content.

Although some have been exposed to chapter books at home, we’re just starting to introduce them in class. There’s no rush!  If picture books are still the best match for a young reader, that’s absolutely acceptable. 

To help prepare your child for this leap, teachers strongly recommend that chapter book reading starts being modeled at home. As parents, instead of exploring picture books, start reading a chapter book to your child at bedtime. 

Fundations Trick Words: Up until March Break, students will spend time in class reviewing words from their 103 No Excuses Words assessment.  These words include:  would, could, should, their, there, I’m, don’t, where, were, who, and before.  

Math: Students are to complete the double-sided worksheet sheet. The concepts 

include subtraction and months of the year. 

Reminders:

• Library books are due back on Tuesday.

• Friday, March 15th is Neon Day, a school-wide fundraiser for Easter Seals. Students are asked to donate $2.00 as they’re attending a K-2 dance in the small gym for the last hour of the day.  They are encouraged to dress in their favorite bright colors. 

• Thursday, March 21st is PJ, Popcorn and a Movie Day for another school-wide fundraiser for Easter Seals.  If possible, students are to donate $2.00. 

• March Break starts on Friday, March 22nd.  Classes resume on Tuesday, April 2, 2024.

• 2A and 2C’s performance of their musical Awesome Animals will be Tuesday, May 28th at 11:30 AM.  Parents are asked to attend. 

Sincerely,

Mrs. Callaghan

Homework: March 6th-13th

Read: Students are to read for approximately 10-15 minutes each evening. 

 When reading together, ask questions that spark your child’s curiosity. 

Ask questions like:

• Do you understand what that word means? (Children can often decode a word that they don’t know the meaning of.)

• What do you think will happen next?

• How is the character feeling? How can you tell?

• What information do you notice in the pictures that the author doesn’t mention in the words?

• Can you tell me what the story was about?

• What was the author’s intention in writing the story?

• What lesson does the author want the reader to know?

Fundations Trick Words: Up until March Break, students will spend time in class reviewing words from units 1-9. 

Math: Students are to complete the double-sided worksheet sheet. The concepts involve basic subtraction/addition facts and days of the week.

Reminders:

• Kindness Initiative:  Second grade students are asked to donate 1 non-perishable food item for community members in need.  If possible, please have your child take in an item by the end of this week. 

• Library books are due back on Thursday.

• Students do not have school this Friday due to parent-teacher interviews.

• Mrs. Smith, our school’s librarian, is hosting a book fair from March 11th-March 15th.  Students will have the chance to both preview and purchase items.  Once the schedule has been confirmed, email will be sent out indicating when 2A is attending the sale. 

• 2A and 2C’s performance of their musical Awesome Animals will be Tuesday, May 28th at 11:30 AM.  Parents are asked to attend. 

• March Break starts on Friday, March 22nd.  Classes resume on Tuesday, April 2, 2024.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Callaghan

Homework: February 28th - March 6th

Read: Students are to read for approximately 10-15 minutes each evening. 

 When reading together, ask questions that spark your child’s curiosity. 

Ask questions like:

• Do you understand what that word means? (Children can often decode a word that they don’t know the meaning of.)

• What do you think will happen next?

• How is the character feeling? How can you tell?

• What information do you notice in the pictures that the author doesn’t mention in the words?

• Can you tell me what the story was about?

• What was the author’s intention in writing the story?

• What lesson does the author want the reader to know?

Fundations Trick Words: out, our, friend, another, picture, learn, earth, father, brother, and mother. 

(Students will be tested on these words on Tuesday, March 5th. Originally students were to be quizzed this Friday but most need more practice before being tested.)

Math: Students are to complete the double-sided worksheet sheet. The concepts involve basic subtraction facts and interpreting a calendar. 

Reminders:

• Library books are due back tomorrow.

• Students must pack a lunch on Wednesday, March 6th.  Extra snacks, drinks, socks, and mittens are encouraged. (Field trip)

• Please sign up on-line for your parent-teacher interview.  

• Learning reports will be sent home on Tuesday, March 5th. 

• 2A and 2C’s performance of their musical Awesome Animals will be Tuesday, May 28th at 11:30 AM.  Parents are asked to attend. 

Sincerely,

Mrs. Callaghan

Homework: February February 21st - February 28th

Read: Students are to read for approximately 10-15 minutes each evening. 

 When reading together, ask questions that spark your child’s curiosity. 

Ask questions like:

• Do you understand what that word means? (Children can often decode a word that they don’t know the meaning of.)

• What do you think will happen next?

• How is the character feeling? How can you tell?

• What information do you notice in the pictures that the author doesn’t mention in the words?

• Can you tell me what the story was about?

• What was the author’s intention in writing the story?

• What lesson does the author want the reader to know?

Fundations Trick Words: out, our, friend, another, picture, learn, earth, father, brother, and mother. 

(Students will be tested on these words on Friday, February 29th.)

Math: Students are asked to complete the double-sided addition and subtraction worksheet.

Reminders:

• Library books are due back by next Wednesday.

• Students are asked to wear pink on Pink Shirt Day (Wednesday, February 28th) to show that bullying won’t be tolerated.  

• Please sign and return your child’s permission slip for our upcoming field trip to Orwell Corner. 

• Please sign up on-line for your parent-teacher interview.  Please refer to the school’s website for access to the booking site. 

• Learning reports will be sent home on Tuesday, March 5th. 

Sincerely,

Mrs. Callaghan

Homework: February 14th- February 21st

Read: Students are to read for approximately 10-15 minutes each evening. 

Second graders need to actively think as they read. Stopping several times to ask questions encourages children to look for clues within the book.  When reading together, ask questions that spark your child’s curiosity. 

Ask questions like:

• Do you understand what that word means? (Children can often decode a word that they don’t know the meaning of.)

• What do you think will happen next?

• How is the character feeling? How can you tell?

• What information do you notice in the pictures that the author doesn’t mention in the words?

• Can you tell me what the story was about?

• What was the author’s intention in writing the story?

• What lesson does the author want the reader to know?

Fundations Trick Words: answer, world, different, how, many, down, any, and now. 

(Students will be tested on these words on Thursday, February 15th.)

Math: Students are asked to complete the double-sided subtraction worksheet.

Reminders:

• Library books are due back by Monday.

• Students are asked to bring in an empty Pringles can for an upcoming project. 

• Please fill in your child’s sledding helmet information form and return it ASAP. 

• For those wearing helmets, please send them in to school either before or on this Friday. 

• Students do not have school on February 19th.  Islander Day. 

• Students are asked to wear pink on Pink Shirt Day (Wednesday, February 28th) to show that bullying won’t be tolerated.  

• Please sign and return your child’s permission slip for our upcoming field trip to Orwell Corner. 

Sincerely,

Mrs. Callaghan

Homework: February 7th - February 14th

Read: Students are to read for approximately 10-15 minutes each evening.  When listening to your child read, please ask questions to ensure they’re actively thinking about what’s read.

For Fiction books, you can ask questions like:

• Do you understand what that word means? (Children can often decode a word that they don’t know the meaning of.)

• What do you think will happen next?

• How is the character feeling? How can you tell?

• Can you tell me what the story was about?

• What lesson does the author want the reader to know?

For Nonfiction books, you can ask questions like:

• Do you understand what that word means? (Children can often decode a word that they don’t know the meaning of.)

• Find the part that gives information on ___.  

• Tell me about one important idea you learned from this book.  

• Reread this part (i.e., page or paragraph). Tell what you learned in your own words. 

Fundations Trick Words: answer, world, different, how, many, down, any, and now. 

(Students will be tested on these words on Thursday, February 15th.)

Math: Students are asked to complete the double-sided subtraction worksheet.

Reminders:

• Library books are due back by next Tuesday.

• Students are asked to bring in an empty Pringles can for an upcoming project. 

• 2A will be having a Valentine’s Day card exchange on Wednesday, February 14th.

• Students do not have school on February 19th.  Islander Day. 

• Students are asked to wear pink on Pink Shirt Day (Wednesday, February 28th) to show that bullying won’t be tolerated.  

If your child hasn’t yet filled out their Valentine’s Day cards, the following students are in 2A: 

Aidan, Allie, Allu, Ayla, Bruno, Dima, Elora, Freya, Grayson, Harper, Hudson, James, Janet, Jeremey, Laura, Lilly, Noah, Nolan, Paisley, Patrick, Zariah and Zion. 

Homework: January 31st - February 7th

Read: Students are to read for approximately 10-15 minutes each evening.  When listening to your child read, please ask questions to ensure they’re actively thinking about what’s read.

For Fiction books, you can ask questions like:

• Do you understand what that word means? (Children can often decode a word that they don’t know the meaning of.)

• What do you think will happen next?

• How is the character feeling? How can you tell?

• Can you tell me what the story was about?

• What lesson does the author want the reader to know?

For Nonfiction books, you can ask questions like:

• Do you understand what that word means? (Children can often decode a word that they don’t know the meaning of.)

• Find the part that gives information on ___.  

• Tell me about one important idea you learned from this book.  

• Reread this part (i.e., page or paragraph). Tell what you learned in your own words. 

Fundations Trick Words: say, says, see, between, each, eight, large, change, city, every, family, night, carry, something.

(Students will be tested on these words on Thursday, February 1st.)

Math: Students are asked to complete the double-sided subtraction worksheet.

Reminders:

• Library books are due back by next Wednesday.

• Students are asked to bring in an empty Pringles can for an upcoming project.

• Students do not have school on February 19th.  Islander Day. 

Please see the reverse side of this note for a class list for a Valentine’s Day card exchange.

To prevent hurt feelings, if your child takes in cards on February 14th, the expectation is that everyone receives one.  There are 22 students in 2A. 

For those of you who may be new to this tradition, these cards are not regular-size ones like sympathy, birthday or wedding cards.  They're little cards that come in packages of approximately 30 and are specifically made for children.  They are about the size of a debit card and can be purchased at places like Walmart, Dollarama, and drug stores.  Each package contains a different theme such as Barbie, Pokemon, Disney characters, jokes, Angry Birds, Star Wars, etc.

Homework: January 24th- January 31st

Read: Students are to read for approximately 10 minutes each evening. 

2A has been talking about how to effectively read nonfiction.  This includes learning about the different types of text features, why nonfiction authors use them to organize facts, and how they help the reader understand new information.  When your child reads a nonfiction book, it’s essential to talk about its contents. 

Ask questions such as:

• Do you know anything about ________?

• What was the author trying to teach their audience?

• What did this part of the book teach you about?

• Did the book teach you what you expected to learn? Why or why not?

• What are 3 new facts you learned about _______?

• Was there any information that the author included that you already knew?

• Were there any words that you didn’t know or understand what they mean?

• What keywords about the topic did the author use?

• Which photograph or illustration was most interesting to you? Why?

• What are some text features the author used to organize their nonfiction book?

• If you could add another chapter to the Table of Contents what would it be?

Fundations Trick Words: say, says, see, between, each, eight, large, change, city, every, family, night, carry, something

(14 words. The first 5 are review words from Grade One.)

(Students will be tested on these words on Thursday, February 1st.)

 Math: Students are asked to complete the double-sided worksheet.  The concepts involved are identifying equal to/not equal to and subtraction facts to 12.  

When subtracting 1, 2, or 3 from a given number, to find the difference, the most efficient strategy is to count backwards from the larger number.  When subtracting 4 or more, it’s best to count forward or to think addition.  For example, 9 - 5 = 4  because 5 + 4 = 9.  

Reminders:

• Library books are due back by next Wednesday.. 

• Students are asked to bring in an empty Pringles can for an upcoming project.

• Grade 2 students are going on a field trip to Orwell Corner Historic Village in early March.  More information will be sent home in mid-February. 

• Students do not have school on February 19th.  Islander Day. 

Sincerely,

Mrs. Callaghan

Homework: January 17th-24th

Read: Students should read each night throughout the week.

After listening to your child read, ask questions like:

• Do you understand what that word means? (Children can often decode a word that they don’t know the meaning of.)

• What do you think will happen next?

• How is the character feeling? How can you tell?

• What information do you notice in the pictures that the author doesn’t mention in the words?

• Can you tell me what the story was about?

• What was the author’s intention in writing the story?

• What lesson does the author want the reader to know?

Fundations Trick Words: say, says, see, between, each, eight, large, change, city, every, family, night, carry, something

(14 words. The first 5 are review words from Grade One.)

(Students will be tested on these words on Thursday, February 1st.)

 Math: Students are asked to complete the double-sided subtraction worksheet.

When subtracting 1, 2, or 3 from a given number, to find the difference, the most efficient strategy is to count backwards from the larger number. 

For example, 9 - 3 = 6 because 8, 7, 6. 

Reminders:

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• Library books are due back by Tuesday. 

• If you haven’t already done so, please fill out and return your child’s yellow dental form that was sent home last week. 

• Students are asked to bring in an empty Pringles can for an upcoming project. 

• Students do not have school on February 19th.  Islander Day. 

All the best,

Mrs. Callaghan

Homework: January 10th-17th

Read: Students are to read for approximately 10 minutes each evening. 

Second graders need to actively think as they read.  Stopping several times to ask questions encourages children to look for clues within the book.  When reading together, ask questions that spark your child’s curiosity. 

Ask questions like:

• Do you understand what that word means? (Children can often decode a word that they don’t know the meaning of.)

• What do you think will happen next?

• How is the character feeling? How can you tell?

• What information do you notice in the pictures that the author doesn’t mention in the words?

• Can you tell me what the story was about?

• What was the author’s intention in writing the story?

• What lesson does the author want the reader to know?

Fundations Trick Words: say, says, see, between, each, eight, large, change, city, every, family, night, carry, something

 (14 words:  The first 5 are review words from Grade One.)

*Teachers will be testing students’ recall of these words in 3 weeks at the end of Unit 7.

3. Math: Students are asked to complete the Doubles Subtraction worksheets and to study the following subtraction facts. 

The concept of Doubles Subtraction relies on students quickly recalling the addition Doubles facts.  For example, if 5 + 5 = 10, then, 10 - 5 = 5. 

20 - 10 = 10 10 - 5 = 5

18 - 9 = 9 8 - 4 = 4

16 - 8 = 8 6 - 3 = 3

14 - 7 = 7 4 - 2 = 2

12 - 6 = 6 2 - 1 = 1

Reminders:

• Library books are due back tomorrow. 

• Students need to have an extra pair of socks and gloves/mittens in their school bag. 

Happy New Year!

Mrs. Callaghan

Homework December 13th-20th

Read: Students are asked to read each evening.

Although it’s a busy time of year for many families, it is essential that students maintain a regular reading schedule at home.  Unfortunately many are reporting to teachers that they didn’t have time to read. 

Also, since this is the last homework note before Holiday Break, please continue to have your child explore books throughout their time away from school. 

Fundations (Unit 6) Trick Words: only, house, move, right, place, together, some, come, would, could, and should.  The last 5 words are review words from Grade 1. 

***Since teachers will test students’ recall of these words on Thursday, December 21st, please have your child practice spelling them.

Math Sheet: A review of Doubles/Doubles Plus 1 addition facts.

Each evening children are asked to practice 2-Aparts/Almost Neighbours addition facts:

0+2=2, 1+3=4, 2+4=6, 3+5=8, 4+6=10, 5+7=12, 6+8=14, 7+9=16, 8+10=18, 9+11=20

Reminders: 

• Library books are due back by next Thursday.  

• Since my husband and I are traveling over Christmas vacation, Mr. Jones will be teaching 2A from Wednesday, December 20th to Friday, December 22nd.  If you need to get in touch with him please either send in a note or call the school.  

• To celebrate the last day of school before Holiday Break, we’re having a school-wide Pajama Day on Friday, December 22nd. 

• Students return to school on Monday, January 8, 2024. 

• A reminder that parents are asked to read 2A’s Google Site (found on the school’s website) once a week.  Preferably each Monday. 

Happy Holiday!

Mrs. Callaghan

Homework: December 6th-13th

1.Read: Students are to read each evening. 

The 5-Finger retell is a fast way to gauge a child’s literal recall of a story.  Can your child explain each text component represented by a finger?  Setting, characters, problem, events, resolution.  Please refer to diagram on your child's paper copy of their homework note. 

2. FUNdations Trick Words: against, knew, know, always, often, once, put, two, too, very, also. Since teachers will test students’ recall of these words tomorrow, Thursday, December 7th, please have your child practice spelling them.

3. Math Sheet: Concepts involve the 2-Aparts addition strategy and adding 10 to a number.

Each evening children are asked to practice these addition facts:

Almost Neighbors/2-Aparts: 0+2=2, 1+3=5, 2+4=6, 3+5=8, 4+6=10, 5+7=12, 6+8=14, 7+9=16, 8+10=18, 9+11=20

*The concept of this addition strategy is to double the invisible number in the middle.  For example, 6+8 equals 14 because 7 comes between 6 and 8.  Therefore, if doubling 7 equals 14, then so does 6+8. 

Reminders:

• Library books are due back on Monday. 

• The last day of classes before Holiday Break is Friday, December 22nd.  Students return to school on Monday, January 8th. 

• Mr. Jones will be teaching 2A from Wednesday, December 20th to Friday, December 22nd.  If you need to get in contact with him, please either send in a note or call the school.  He won’t have access to my email. 

Homework: November 22nd-November 29th

1.Read: Students are to read each evening. 

The 5-Finger retell is a fast way to gauge a child’s literal recall of a story.  Can your child explain each text component represented by a finger?  Setting, characters, problem, events, resolution.  ( Please refer to the image on the paper copy of the homework note.)

2. FUNdations Trick Words: against, knew, know, always, often, once, put, two, too, very, also. Since teachers will test students’ recall of these words on Thursday, December 7th, please have your child practice spelling them.

3. Math Sheet: Concepts involve addition to 20 and extending number patterns.

Each evening children are asked to practice these new addition facts:

Almost Neighbors/2-Aparts: 0+2=2, 1+3=5, 2+4=6, 3+5=8, 4+6=10, 5+7=12, 6+8=14, 7+9=16, 8+10=18, 9+11=20

*The concept of this addition strategy is to double the invisible number in the middle.  For example, 6+8 equals 14 because 7 comes between 6 and 8.  Therefore, if doubling 7 equals 14, then so does 6+8. 

Reminders:

• Library books need to be returned by next Tuesday.

• If your child hasn’t brought in a baby picture yet, please send one in tomorrow.

• The Grade 2 Holiday Concert for 2A and 2C is Tuesday, December 5th at 1:15 PM.  See you there!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Callaghan

Homework: November 22nd-November 29th

1.Read: Students are to read each evening. 

Please have your child retell the story. Retelling is a strategy readers use to think about what they are reading. It involves summarizing information, making inferences and sequencing events. When we retell a story, we tell the important parts, in the correct order. Retelling helps students to understand a story better and to remember it longer. Strong readers stop and retell throughout the text to help them comprehend the events of the plot. 

2. FUNdations Trick Words: against, knew, know, always, often, once, put, two, too, very, also. Since teachers will test students’ recall of these words on Thursday, December 7th, please have your child practice spelling them.

3. Math Sheet: Concepts involve adding 1, 2, or 3 to a given number and finding the missing addend. 

Each evening children are asked to practice these new addition facts:

Almost Neighbors/2-Aparts: 0+2=2, 1+3=5, 2+4=6, 3+5=8, 4+6=10, 5+7=12, 6+8=14, 7+9=16, 8+10=18, 9+11=20

*The concept of this addition strategy is to double the invisible number in the middle.  For example, 6+8 equals 14 because 7 comes between 6 and 8.  Therefore, if doubling 7 equals 14, then so does 6+8. 

Reminders:

• Library books need to be returned by next Monday

• Students are asked to bring in a baby picture of themselves by next Tuesday. 

• Students do not have school this Friday.

• The Grade 2 Holiday Concert for 2A and 2C is Tuesday, December 5th at 1:15 PM.  See you there!

Homework: November 15th-22nd

1.Read: Students are to read each evening. 

Please have your child retell the story. Retelling is a strategy readers use to think about what they are reading. It involves summarizing information, making inferences and sequencing events. When we retell a story, we tell the important parts, in the correct order. Retelling helps students to understand a story better and to remember it longer. Strong readers stop and retell throughout the text to help them comprehend the events of the plot. 

2. FUNdations Trick Words: again, please, animal, sure, use, used, when, there, where, here, why.  (The last 5 words are review words.)

Since teachers will test students’ recall of these words on Tuesday, November 21, please have your child practice spelling them.

3. Math Sheet: The concepts involve a review of Doubles Plus 1 Addition facts and making/counting tally marks.

Each evening children are asked to practice these addition facts:

Ways to Make Ten: 0+10, 1+9, 2+8, 3+7, 4+6, 5+5, 6+4, 7+3, 8+2, 9+1, 10+0

Doubles: 1+1=2, 2+2=4, 3+3=6, 4+4=8, 5+5=10, 6+6=12, 7+7=14, 8+8=16, 9+9=18, 10+10=20

Doubles Plus 1: 1+2=3, 2+3=5, 3+4=7, 4+5=9, 5+6=11, 6+7=13, 7+8=15, 8+9=17, 9+10=19

Reminders:

• Library books need to be returned by next Thursday..

• Please access the online booking site to double check what time you booked your child’s parent-teacher conference for. I look forward to meeting with you next week. 

• Students do not have school on November 16th, 17th, or November 24th. 

• The Grade 2 Holiday Concert for 2A and 2C is Tuesday, December 5th at 1:15 PM.  See you there!

Homework: November 8th-15th

1.Read: Students are to read each evening. When reading at home, in order to encourage “ thinking” while reading, please ask your child about the connections they are making.

• Did this book remind you of another book you’ve read ? (text-text connection)

• Are you reminded of something that’s happened to you ? (text-self connection)

• Did you think of something that you heard before about someone else? (text-world connection)

2. FUNdations Trick Words: again, please, animal, sure, use, used, when, there, where, here, why.  (The last 5 words are review words.)

Since teachers will test students’ recall of these words on Tuesday, November 21, please have your child practice spelling them.

3. Math Sheet: The concepts involve Ways to Make Ten Addition facts (Friends of 10) and a review of Odd and Even.

Each evening children are asked to practice these addition facts:

Ways to Make Ten: 0+10, 1+9, 2+8, 3+7, 4+6, 5+5, 6+4, 7+3, 8+2, 9+1, 10+0

Doubles: 1+1=2, 2+2=4, 3+3=6, 4+4=8, 5+5=10, 6+6=12, 7+7=14, 8+8=16, 9+9=18, 10+10=20

Doubles Plus 1: 1+2=3, 2+3=5, 3+4=7, 4+5=9, 5+6=11, 6+7=13, 7+8=15, 8+9=17, 9+10=19

Reminders:

• Library books need to be returned by Friday.

• Please access the online booking site (school website) to sign up for your child’s parent-teacher conference.  

• Students do not have school on November 13th, 16th, and 17th. 

• Mandy Dixon will be teaching 2A tomorrow (Thursday, November 9th).  If you need to get in touch with her either send in a note with your child or call the school. 

• The Grade 2 Holiday Concert for 2A and 2C is Tuesday, December 5th at 1:15 PM.  See you there!

Homework:  November 1st-November 8th

1.Read: Students are to read each evening. When reading at home, in order to encourage reading at an appropriate pace, please monitor that your child’s voice is coming to a complete stop for end punctuation. (. ! ?)

Students who read too fast:

• Often skip words or insert extra words.

• Don’t have time to think about the text they are reading.

• Don’t remember story events or key details.

• May sounds like they are mumbling when they read aloud.

• May ignore punctuation.

2. FUNdations Trick Words: done, goes, pretty, are, who,what, where

Since teachers will test students’ recall of these words on Thursday, November 2, please have your child practice spelling them.

3. Math sheet: The concepts involve Ways to Make Ten addition facts and Greater/Less Than/Equal To.

Each evening children are asked to practice these addition facts:

Ways to Make Ten: 0+10, 1+9, 2+8, 3+7, 4+6, 5+5, 6+4, 7+3, 8+2, 9+1, 10+0

Doubles: 1+1=2, 2+2=4, 3+3=6, 4+4=8, 5+5=10, 6+6=12, 7+7=14, 8+8=16, 9+9=18, 10+10=20

Doubles Plus 1: 1+2=3, 2+3=5, 3+4=7, 4+5=9, 5+6=11, 6+7=13, 7+8=15, 8+9=17, 9+10=19

Reminders:

• Library books need to be returned tomorrow.

• The Battery Blitz ends this Friday. 

• Since not every child celebrates Halloween and due to keeping the nutritional value high in lunches, please only pack 1 treat per day in your child’s lunch.  Chips are preferred.  Please ensure the item packed is peanut-free. 

• The Grade 2 Holiday Concert for 2A and 2C is Tuesday, December 5th at 1:15 PM.  See you there!

Homework: October 25th - November 1st

1. Read: Students are to read each evening. When reading at home, in order to encourage “ thinking” while reading, please ask your child about the connections they are making.

• Did this book remind you of another book you have read ? (text-to-text connection)

• Are you reminded of something that happened to you ? (text-to-self connection)

• Did you think of something that you heard about?  text-to-world connection)

2. FUNdations Trick Words: done, goes, pretty, are, who,what, where

The final 4 words are review words from Grade1. Since students will be tested on these words (Thursday, November 2) please have your child practice spelling them each evening.

3. Math: Please complete the math sheet.  The concepts skip counting by 2s (even numbers) to 62 and Fact Families. 

Also, each evening children are asked to practice these Ways to Make Ten addition facts.

0+10, 1+9, 2+8, 3+7, 4+6, 5+5, 6+4, 7+3, 8+2, 9+1, 10+0

As part of a regular homework routine, continue to consistently practice: 

Doubles Plus 1 Facts: 1+2=3, 2+3=5, 3+4=7, 4+5=9, 5+6=11, 6+7=13, 7+8=15, 8+9=17, 9+10=19

Doubles Facts: 1+1=2, 2+2=4, 3+3=6, 4+4=8, 5+5=10, 6+6=12, 7+7=14, 8+8=16,

9+9=18, 10+10=20.

Reminders:

• Library books need to be returned by Thursday.

• For those who purchased tickets, the Halloween Dance is tomorrow evening.

• Friday, October 27th - no school.  PD Day. 

• October 31st (Halloween) is Orange and Black Day at WRE.  Students are asked to wear these colors.  Costumes are not allowed to come to school.

• Since not every child celebrates Halloween and due to keeping the nutritional value high in lunches, please only pack 1 treat per day in your child’s lunch.  Chips are preferred.  Please ensure the item packed is peanut-free. 

Homework: October 18th-25th

1.Read: Students are to read each evening. When reading at home, in order to encourage expressive reading, please continue to reference the following language with your child:

• Make sure that your reading sounds like talking.

• Let’s read that again to make sure that it sounds like you are asking a question.

• Make your voice show excitement when you see that exclamation mark.

• Take a pause when you see that comma.

• Try that again and make the dark word/bolded word louder.

• Make your voice go up when you see that question mark.

2. FUNdations Trick Words: shall, full, pull, both, talk, walk, from, do, does, here.  (The last 4 words are review words from Grade 1.)

Since teachers will test students’ recall of these words on Tuesday, October 24th, please have your child practice spelling them.

3. Math: Please complete the math sheet.  The concepts skip counting by 2s (even numbers) and Doubles Plus 1 addition facts. 

Also, each evening children are asked to practice these Doubles Plus 1 facts.  (Double the smaller number and add 1 more.  So, for 7+6 think 6+6 is 12 so 1 more is 13.)

Doubles Plus 1 Facts: 1+2=3, 2+3=5, 3+4=7, 4+5=9, 5+6=11, 6+7=13, 7+8=15, 8+9=17, 9+10=19

***Students will be having a Doubles/Doubles Plus 1 quiz on Friday.***

Reminders:

• Library books need to be returned by Tuesday.

• If your child is attending, have you purchased your tickets for October 26’s Halloween dance?  Everyone who comes to the dance, needs a ticket.  Students must be accompanied by an adult and all adults must also purchase tickets.  So for example, if a parent attends with 2 children, 3 tickets must be bought. 

• Friday, October 27th - no school.  PD Day. 

• Please send into school any used batteries that you want disposed of.  They must be packaged inside plastic/ziploc bags. 

Homework: October 11th-18th

1.Read: Children are to read each evening. After your child reads the text (book), please ask him/her to retell the main events of the story.

Foundational Learning: Retell narrative text including main events in sequence with some supporting details. Include story elements (e.g., setting, main characters, problem/resolution).

2. FUNdations Trick Words: shall, full, pull, both, talk, walk, from, do, does, here.  (The last 4 words are review words from Grade 1.)

Since teachers will test students’ recall of these words on Tuesday, October 24th, please have your child practice spelling them.

3. Math: Please complete the math sheet.  The concepts involve circling the lesser number and Doubles Plus 1 addition facts. 

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Also, each evening children are asked to practice these Doubles Plus 1 facts.  (Double the smaller number and add 1 more.  So, for 5+6 think 5+5 is 10 so 1 more is 11.)

Doubles Plus 1 Facts: 1+2=3, 2+3=5, 3+4=7, 4+5=9, 5+6=11, 6+7=13, 7+8=15, 8+9=17, 9+10=19

Reminders:

• Library books need to be returned by Monday.

• Thursday, October 26th - School Halloween Dance (6 PM - 7:30 PM) 

• Friday, October 27th - no school.  PD Day. 

• Please send into school any used batteries that you want disposed of.  They must be packaged inside plastic/ziploc bags. 

Sincerely,

Mrs. Callaghan                              

Homework:  October 4th-October 11th

Read:  Students are to read each evening.  Some questions to ask your child to check his/her literal understanding are:

1. Who (main character) was in this book?

2. What happened in the story?

3. Where did the story take place?

4. What was the problem that the main character had?  How was it solved?   

2. FUNdations Trick Words: you, your, they, was, one, said

Since teachers will test students’ recall of these words tomorrow, please have your child practice spelling them.

3. New FUNdations Trick Words: shall, full, pull, both, talk, walk, from, do, does, here.  (The last 4 words are review words from Grade 1.)

Since teachers will test students’ recall of these words on Tuesday, October 24th, please have your child practice spelling them.

3. Math: Please complete the math sheet.  The concepts are skip counting by 10s from a given number and another review of Doubles facts.

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Also, each evening children are asked to practice these Doubles Plus 1 facts.  (Double the smaller number and add 1 more.  So, for 5+6 think 5+5 is 10 so 1 more is 11.)

Doubles Facts: 1+2=3, 2+3=5, 3+4=7, 4+5=9, 5+6=11, 6+7=113, 7+8=15, 8+9=17, 9+10=19

Reminders:

• Library books need to be returned by Friday.

• Monday, October 9th - No school.  Thanksgiving Monday. 

• Please send into school any used batteries that you want disposed of.  They must be packaged inside plastic/ziploc bags. 

Sincerely,

Mrs. Callaghan

Homework:  September 27th-October 4th

Read:  Students are to read each evening.  Some questions to ask your child to check his/her literal understanding are:

1. Who (main character) was in this book?

2. What happened in the story?

3. Where did the story take place?

4. What was the problem that the main character had?  How was it solved?   

2. FUNdations Trick Words: you, your, they, was, one, said

Since Teachers will be testing students’ recall of these words on Thursday, October 5th, please have your child practice how to spell them .

3. Math: Students are to complete the math sheet.  One side concerns ordinal numbers/positioning while the other is a review of Doubles facts.

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Also, each evening children are asked to practice these Doubles facts. 

Doubles Facts: 1+1=2, 2+2=4, 3+3=6, 4+4=8, 5+5=10, 6+6=12, 7+7=14, 8+8=16, 9+9=18, 10+10=20

Reminders:

• Homework bags/yellow duotangs are to come to school each day. 

• Library books need to be returned by next Wednesday.

• If you haven’t sent in your child’s bag of “Just in Case” clothes, please do so. 

• Please send in a set of headphones for your child to use during technology time.  An inexpensive pair.

• Friday, September 29th:  PD Day (no school)

• Monday, October 2nd:  National Truth and Reconciliation Day (no school)

• The school’s Battery Blitz contest starts on Tuesday, October 3rd.  Please make sure that any used batteries sent in for disposal are placed inside ziploc bags. 

• Thank you to those who made a donation to the school’s Terry Fox Run.  

Sincerely,

Mrs. Callaghan

Homework: September 20th-27th 

1. Read: Children are to read each evening. After your child reads their book, please ask them to retell the main events of the story.

Foundational Learning: Retell narrative text including main events in sequence with some supporting details. Include story elements (e.g., setting, main characters, problem/resolution).

2. FUNdations Trick Words: you, your, they, was, one, said

Since Teachers will be testing students’ recall of these words on Thursday, October 5th, please have your child practice how to spell them .

3. Math: Students are to complete the math sheet on the back of this note.  The concept is ordering numbers from least to greatest.

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Also, children are asked to practice these Doubles facts. 

Doubles Facts: 1+1=2, 2+2=4, 3+3=6, 4+4=8, 5+5=10, 6+6=12, 7+7=14, 8+8=16, 9+9=18, 10+10=20

Please note:  Grade 2 homework runs from Wednesday to Wednesday.  Students will be given a new book daily but do not have to pass in their math sheet until the following Wednesday. 

Reminders:

• All Back to School forms should now be passed back in. 

• If you haven’t sent in your child’s bag of “Just in Case” clothes, please do so. 

• Please send in a set of headphones for your child to use during technology time.  An inexpensive pair.

• Students don’t have school on Friday, September 29th. 

• If you have any questions or concerns about homework, please get in touch. 

Sincerely,

Mrs. Callaghan