Ask your child...

what "Somebody, Wanted, But, So, Then" stands for. It's a trick we learned last week for writing a strong summary.

This week we launch a new HMH Module called "Weather Wise." We will read Freddy the Frogcaster and several non-fiction texts. Students will practice identifying Point of View and learn about Cause and Effect. In addition, we will write some winter poetry.

Ask your child ...

Why is the key important for understanding a pictograph? 

This week our 2nd graders took their Math I-Ready MOY test.  We can't wait to look and share the results with them next week!  We also started our graphing unit! It is so much fun to survey our friends and create graphs about the data.  In 2nd grade we work with pictographs and bar graphs.  

Next week we will begin a fun graph project that they will get to be the authors of from the very beginning. They will choose their topic, survey their friends, make their graph, create questions to ask about their data, and put it all together to showcase it. 

Please review counting coins with them.  Some are doing well, and some are still needing some extra practice counting a mixture of coins. Also, subtraction and additon facts always need to be kept as a nightly practice either through games, flashcards, or their ipad apps. 

Science

Ask your child...

What is the difference between man made and natural resources?

What are two ways we can help conserve our resources?

This week scientists will be discovering the differences between resources that are manmade and natural resources. We will be discussing the uses of these resources and how natural resources are used to make every day objects around us. 

We will also discuss different ways that we can help conserve our resources and not be as wasteful in order to better take care of our Earth. 

Social Studies

Has your family been to a famous memorial or monument? If so, see what your child remembers. 

Memorials and Monuments are special landmarks. They remind us of important places, people, and events. This week students will learn about The Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., Mount Rushmore in South Dakota, and The Alamo in San Antonio, TX, to name a few.

Students love to talk about their family travels. So if they've been somewhere that fits with our study of American Memorials and Monuments, encourage them to share their experience with the class. It's also a great time to pull out those maps and teach a little geography.

Please send your child with two healthy (nut free) snacks. They may want a  morning and afternoon snack. 

Students go to PE every day.  Please make sure they are wearing (or have in their backpack) a good pair of closed toe shoes (sneakers).