Parent Updates

This week, I’m starting our classroom book inventory, so students will not be bringing books home for homework.

Westwood’s Easter Seals Committee is hosting a popsicles sale. Each popsicle is $2. Grade 2s will receive theirs Wednesday, April 1st. Money will be collected from now until Wednesday, March 25th. They are gluten free and nut free.

What we are working on in class:

• For word work, we are working on the sounds “tion” and “gn”

• In math, we are working on demonstrating an understanding of addition (limited to 1 and 2-digit numerals) with answers to 100 and the corresponding subtraction by: using personal strategies for adding and subtracting with and without the support of manipulatives; creating and solving problems that involve addition and subtraction; explaining that the order in which numbers are added does not affect the sum; explaining that the order in which numbers are subtracted may affect the difference.

Dates to remember:

• Thursday, March 12th report cards go home. A friendly reminder to please sign and return the comment card. Also, if you could please return the envelope, it would be greatly appreciated.

• Friday, March 13th is “PJ Day” for Easter Seals. Students are encouraged to bring a small monetary donation.

• Monday, March 16th to Friday, March 20th is March Break (No School).

The online scheduler for Parent Teacher Interviews is now closed. If you did not get the chance to sign up and would like to meet, please reach out as soon as possible.

What we are working on in class:

• For writing, we are working on informational texts. For word work, we are working on the sound “euil/euill”

• In math, we are working on demonstrating an understanding of addition (limited to 1 and 2-digit numerals) with answers to 100 and the corresponding subtraction by: using personal strategies for adding and subtracting with and without the support of manipulatives; creating and solving problems that involve addition and subtraction; explaining that the order in which numbers are added does not affect the sum; explaining that the order in which numbers are subtracted may affect the difference.

Dates to remember:

• Thursday, March 5th is “Inside Out/Backwards Day” for Easter Seals. Students are encouraged to bring a small monetary donation.

• Thursday, March 5th is Parent Teacher Interviews – Evening

• Friday, March 6th is Parent Teacher Interviews – Day (No School)

The online scheduler for Parent Teacher Interviews is now open. Please log in to sign up for a time. It closes Friday, February 27th at 10:00 pm.

What we are working on in class:

• For writing, we are working on informational texts. For word work, we are working on the sounds “il/ill, ail/aill”, “ouil/ouill” and “euil/euill”

• In math, we are working on demonstrating an understanding of addition (limited to 1 and 2-digit numerals) with answers to 100 and the corresponding subtraction by: using personal strategies for adding and subtracting with and without the support of manipulatives; creating and solving problems that involve addition and subtraction; explaining that the order in which numbers are added does not affect the sum; explaining that the order in which numbers are subtracted may affect the difference.

Dates to remember:

• Wednesday, February 25th is Pink Shirt Day.

• Friday, February 27th is “Jersey Day” (rescheduled due to storm day) for Easter Seals. Students are encouraged to bring a small monetary donation.

Due to the storm day Thursday, we will be celebrating Valentine’s Day today.

Friday, February 20th at 8:00 am, the online scheduler for Parent Teacher Interviews opens. Please log in to sign up for a time. It closes Friday, February 27th at 10:00 pm.

What we are working on in class:

• For writing, we are working on informational texts. For word work, we are working on the sounds “il/ill, ail/aill” and “ouil/ouill”

• In math, we are working on demonstrating an understanding of addition (limited to 1 and 2-digit numerals) with answers to 100 and the corresponding subtraction by: using personal strategies for adding and subtracting with and without the support of manipulatives; creating and solving problems that involve addition and subtraction; explaining that the order in which numbers are added does not affect the sum; explaining that the order in which numbers are subtracted may affect the difference.

Dates to remember:

• Monday, February 16th was Islander Day (No School).

• Friday, February 20th is “Silly Hat and Hair Day” for Easter Seals. Students are encouraged to bring a small monetary donation.

What we are working on in class:

• For writing, we are working on informational texts. For word work, we are working on the sounds “il/ill, ail/aill” and “ouil/ouill”

• In math, we are working on demonstrating an understanding of addition (limited to 1 and 2-digit numerals) with answers to 100 and the corresponding subtraction by: using personal strategies for adding and subtracting with and without the support of manipulatives; creating and solving problems that involve addition and subtraction; explaining that the order in which numbers are added does not affect the sum; explaining that the order in which numbers are subtracted may affect the difference.

Dates to remember:

• Thursday, February 12th is “Jersey Day” for Easter Seals. Students are encouraged to bring a small monetary donation.

• Thursday, February 12th we will celebrating Valentine’s Day. Students are invited to bring cards to share with the class. Our class list is the following:

  • Dylan

  • Nora

  • Evelyn

  • Hannah

  • Nate

  • Garreth

  • Hank

  • Jack

  • Adeline

  • Evie

  • Clara

  • Eliza

  • Teddy

  • Phoebe

  • Zenaida

  • Noah

  • Kingston

  • Arlo

  • Pippa

  • Mme Regan

• Friday, February 13th is a Professional Development Day (No School).

• Monday, February 16th is Islander Day (No School).

What we are working on in class:

• For writing, we are working on informational texts. For word work, we are working on the sounds “en = in” and “oin.”

• In math, we are working on demonstrating an understanding of addition (limited to 1 and 2-digit numerals) with answers to 100 and the corresponding subtraction by: using personal strategies for adding and subtracting with and without the support of manipulatives; creating and solving problems that involve addition and subtraction; explaining that the order in which numbers are added does not affect the sum; explaining that the order in which numbers are subtracted may affect the difference.

Dates to remember:

• It’s time for Westwood to begin fundraising for the Easter Seals Campaign. Friday, February 6th is “Dress like a teacher Day.” Students are encouraged to bring a small monetary donation.

I apologize for the delay; I have been absent all week due to illness.

What we are working on in class:

• For writing, we are working on informational texts.

• In math, we are working on applying mental mathematics strategies, such as: using doubles; making 10; one more, one less; two more, two less; building on a known double; addition for subtraction; to determine basic addition facts to 18 and related subtraction facts. We are also focusing on demonstrating and explaining the effect of adding zero to or subtracting zero from any number.

The internet at school isn’t working properly, so I wasn’t able to print a new homework sheet for this week. Tonight, please read two books and read pages 9 and 10 from le traitement alphabétique - bloc 2.

What we are working on in class:

• For writing, we are working on informational texts.

• In math, we are working on applying mental mathematics strategies, such as: using doubles; making 10; one more, one less; two more, two less; building on a known double; addition for subtraction; to determine basic addition facts to 18 and related subtraction facts. We are also focusing on demonstrating and explaining the effect of adding zero to or subtracting zero from any number.

What we are working on in class:

• For word work, we are working on the sounds  “im/ein” et “ui”

• In math, we are working on applying mental mathematics strategies, such as: using doubles; making 10; one more, one less; two more, two less; building on a known double; addition for subtraction; to determine basic addition facts to 18 and related subtraction facts. We are also focusing on demonstrating and explaining the effect of adding zero to or subtracting zero from any number.

What we are working on in class:

• For word work, we are working on the sounds “y, _er/_ez, qu, s = z” and double consonants.

• In math, we are working on representing and describing numbers to 100, concretely, pictorially, and symbolically. We are also focusing on illustrating, concretely and pictorially, the meaning of place value for numerals to 100.

Dates to remember:

• Monday, January 5th is the first instructional day of 2026.

What we are working on in class:

• For word work, we are working on the sounds “c (doux), ç, g (doux)” and “â”

• In math, we are working on representing and describing numbers to 100, concretely, pictorially, and symbolically. We are also focusing on illustrating, concretely and pictorially, the meaning of place value for numerals to 100.

Dates to remember:

• Friday, December 19th we will be having a school-wide PJ Day. We will also be watching a movie to celebrate the holidays and all of our hard work in 2025. Students are encouraged to bring a small monetary donation to support the 1A and 1D Water Walk Project.

• Friday, December 19th is the last instructional day of 2025.

• Monday, December 22nd is a Professional Learning Day (No School).

• Monday, January 5th is the first instructional day of 2026.

What we are working on in class:

• For word work, we are working on the sounds “c (doux), ç, g (doux)” and “â”

• In math, we are working on representing and describing numbers to 100, concretely, pictorially, and symbolically.  

Dates to remember:

• Monday, December 8th report cards go home. A friendly reminder to please sign and return the comment card. Also, if you could please return the envelope, it would be greatly appreciated.

What we are working on in class:

• For word work, we are working on the sounds “è/ê/ë/ei/ai/_et” and “c (doux), ç, g (doux)” and “â”

• In math, we are working on representing and describing numbers to 100, concretely, pictorially, and symbolically.  

The homework format will be changing moving forward. Every night, students will be asked to read 2 books and 1 to 2 pages from their “Traitement alphabétique – Bloc 1” workbooks aloud. I sent these home a couple of weeks ago. If you need a new copy, please let me know as soon as possible.

What we are working on in class:

• For writing, we are working on personal narratives. For word work, we are working on the sound “è/ê/ë/ei/ai/_et”

• In math, we are working on representing and describing numbers to 100, concretely, pictorially and symbolically.  

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the new homework format, please do not hesitate to reach out.

Wednesday, November 19th we will be visiting the Scholastic Book Fair. Students are welcome to bring money.

What we are working on in class:

• For writing, we are working on personal narratives. For word work, we are working on consonant blends c+l and c+r as well as the sound en/em/an/am.

• In math, we are working on comparing and ordering numbers up to 100.

Dates to remember:

• Tuesday, November 18th we will be having another school-wide lockdown practice.

• Thursday, November 20th is Parent Teacher Interviews (Evening).

• Friday, November 21st is Parent Teacher Interviews (Day – No School).

A friendly reminder that the online scheduler for Parent Teacher Interviews is now open. Please log in to schedule a time. It closes Friday, November 14th at 10:00 pm.

What we are working on in class:

• For writing, we are working on personal narratives.

• In math, we are working on comparing and ordering numbers up to 100.

Dates to remember:

• Monday, November 10th was a Teacher/Administrative Day - Report Card Day (No School)

• Tuesday, November 11th was Remembrance Day (No School)

Parent Teacher Interviews are fast approaching us! The online scheduler will open Friday, November 7th at 8:00 pm. It will close on Friday, November 14th at 10:00 pm. Please log in to schedule a time.

What we are working on in class:

• For writing, we are working on personal narratives.

• In math, we are working on comparing and ordering numbers up to 100.

Dates to remember:

• Wednesday, November 5th we will be having show and tell. Students are invited to bring one small item to share with the class. 

• Thursday, November 6th and Friday, November 7th is the PEITF Convention (No School).

• Monday, November 10th is a Teacher/Administrative Day - Report Card Day (No School).

• Tuesday, November 11th is Remembrance Day (No School).

 What we are working on in class:

• For word work, we will be reviewing the sounds on/on, in/ain and oi.

• In math, we are working on demonstrating if a number (up to 100) is even or odd.

Dates to remember:

• Wednesday, October 29th we will be having another school-wide lockdown practice.

• Thursday, October 30th is Fall Frolic (Rain date: Friday, October 31st).

• Friday, October 31st is Orange and Black Day.

What we are working on in class:

• For word work, we will be reviewing les lettres muettes (à la fin du mot), on/on, in/ain and oi.

• In math, we are working saying the number sequence, 0 to 100 by: 2s, 5s and 10s, forward and backward, using starting points that are multiples of 2, 5 and 10 respectively; 10s using starting points from 1 to 9; 2s starting from 1.

What we are working on in class:

• For word work, we will be reviewing “les lettres muettes (à la fin du mot)”

• In math, we are working saying the number sequence, 0 to 100 by: 2s, 5s and 10s, forward and backward, using starting points that are multiples of 2, 5 and 10 respectively; 10s using starting points from 1 to 9; 2s starting from 1.

Dates to remember:

• Monday, October 13th was Thanksgiving Day (No School).

• Wednesday, October 15th we will be having a school-wide lockdown practice.

• Wednesday, October 15th we will be practicing bus evacuations.

• Friday, October 17th is Lifetouch picture retakes. Please send a note to school with your child if you would like them to participate.

What we are working on in class:

• For word work, we will be reviewing the sounds ô/au/eau, ou, eu and ch.

• In math, we are working saying the number sequence, 0 to 100 by: 2s, 5s and 10s, forward and backward, using starting points that are multiples of 2, 5 and 10 respectively; 10s using starting points from 1 to 9; 2s starting from 1.

Dates to remember:

• Friday, October 10th is a Professional Development Day (No School)

• Monday, October 13th is Thanksgiving Day (No School)

We will be starting homework this week. Students have their agendas in their blue duotangs. When they are finished reading, please sign/initial, so that I know it was completed. Please let me know if the books sent home seem too difficult. We are navigating a new program in Grade 2 French Immersion called “le traitement alphabétique”, so the levels may not be exact. Please be patient as we navigate this new program. Your support and understanding are greatly appreciated! The leveled books will be changed on a weekly basis. Rather than checking homework daily, I will be collecting it at the end of the week.

What we are working on in class:

• For word work, we will be reviewing the sounds o ouvert, e ouvert, c dur and g dur.

• In math, we are working on describing order or relative position using ordinal numbers (up to the tenth).

What we are working on in class:

• For word work, we will be reviewing the sounds of the alphabet, o ouvert, e ouvert, c dur and g dur.

• In math, we are working on describing order or relative position using ordinal numbers (up to the tenth).

Dates to remember:

• Monday, September 22nd the Breakfast program started.

• Thursday, September 25th is our Terry Fox Run/Walk. This week, we will be accepting donations for cancer research.

• Monday, September 29th we will be participating in Orange Shirt Day.

• Tuesday, September 30st is The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (No School).

What we are working on in class:

• This week, we will continue to focus primarily on revision and establishing our daily classroom routines.

• For word work, we will be reviewing the sounds of the alphabet.

• In math, we are working on relating the number of days to a week and the number of months to a year in a problem-solving context.

Dates to remember:

• Wednesday, September 17th and Thursday, September 18th Lifetouch will be coming for Picture Day. Unfortunately, we do not know ahead of time which day our class will be getting their pictures done.

I have signed up for a “Reading Club” through Scholastic Canada. Our classroom code is the following: RC496999.  If you would like to order books at any time through Scholastic Canada, you can use our “Reading Club” classroom code. Our classroom will earn 20% in “Classroom Rewards” which will be used to buy classroom books and supplies.

Hello!

I am looking forward to meeting you this evening at Meet the Teacher. The first session will begin at 6:00 pm, followed by the second session at 6:30 pm. If you are unable to attend or would like to review the information, I have attached a copy of the presentation.

Please let me know if you have any additional questions or concerns.