Beautiful weather is here and 2nd grade couldn't be more excited about it. Thanksgiving break is close and we are excited to share what we are grateful for with our families. Thank you for the gift of your kiddos. We are so lucky to be their teachers.
-Please read with or have your child read each day out loud
-Practice the math addition and subtraction facts from 1-20
-Help remind them to charge their ipads each evening
-Check their Take Home Folders for any papers or important information
Our Student Council is putting on a fundraiser called Teacher Grams. Every day before school next week, students can purchase a Teacher Gram for $1.00 and write a note of gratitude to their favorite teachers. Students are encouraged to spread the love to as many teachers as they would like. Teacher Grams will be displayed outside the teacher's classrooms throughout the week.
When: Monday November 18th - Friday November 22nd
7:15 - 7:35 am in the front hallway
This month and every day, we want to try to help our students get into the habit of being grateful and showing that gratitude to others. Here is a great 25 day Gratitude Challenge to help bring up different topics and ideas of what we can be grateful for in our lives. We would love to hear about your highlights of these conversations.
Language Arts:
Students will describe plot elements, including the main events, conflict and resolution.
Students will revise and edit their personal narrative using different strategies and checklists.
Math:
I can use problem solving strategies to solve 2 and 3 digit addition and subtraction word problems.
*This is going to be a huge 9 weeks for our students with the upcoming skills. Please be sure to continuously practice their math facts through 20 so that they are fluent.
Social Studies:
Students will be able to name different leaders in government at the local, state and national level. (Mayor, Governor and President)
Students will explain what the government is for and it's different functions.
Science:
Students will investigate and describe how wind and water move soil and rock particles across the Earth's surface.
Students will distinguish between natural and man made resources
All elementary, middle, and high school students are invited to submit original artwork for the cover of GCISD’s official holiday greeting card. This year’s theme is "Show Others Kindness." Three student designs—one each from the elementary, middle, and high school levels—will be selected and sent out on behalf of the GCISD Board of Trustees and Superintendent Dr. Brad Schnautz. Cards are sent to community leaders, area businesses, organizations, and other school districts. For more information, click the link below:
Please pack one NUT FREE snack for your child every day in their backpacks. Unfortunately, we are not able to provide snacks for the class.
A green note when home with your children in their Take Home Folders this week. This is simply to let you know that we understand that the mornings can sometimes be a challenge for students. Sometimes they are anxious or sad about something at home. Sometimes their allergies are giving them trouble. Sometimes they simply are exhausted and need a little extra love and hugs from us. We get it and want to best support your child. If you find that your child is having one of these mornings, please just send us an email and all that you need to say is "Handle with care". We will get the message and be sure to give your child extra support and understanding that day.
Our planning time is from 2:15 - 3:00pm each day.
Contact information:
karen.blackwell@gcisd.net Blackwell Amazon Wishlist
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