Miss Hilcher

logan.hilcher@gcisd.net

Reading and Writing

Mrs. Lee

julie.lee@gcisd.net

Math/Science/Social Studies

Ms. Pease

suzanne.pease@gcisd.net

Math/Science/Social Studies

Mrs. Potter

heather.potter@gcisd.net

Reading and Writing

What is an inference?

Vocabulary words were: climate, precipitation, and  temperature. Challenge your child to share with you their understanding of each vocabulary word.

During the past week, students began Module 6, "Weather Wise".  During this module, we will focus our reading and writing around the topic of all things weather related.  Students are eager to begin their research on various forms of weather and safety precautions one should take to prepare for such events.  

Within our Writing lessons, students are discovering how fun poetry can truly be when you are the author.  Students are beginning to identify the components of various forms of poetry.

Grammar lessons are currently focused on various forms of pronouns.

*Please remember to encourage your child to work in their reading apps.

-Raz Kids, reading A-Z

-Boost (Amplify)

-Ed (HMH ELAR)

-Seesaw activities

Ask your child:  

Can you tell/show me the difference between  a nickel, dime, and a quarter?  Who is on the front? What is on the back? What is their value?

How many ways can you make 10 cents?    

Our 2nd grade mathematicians  sorted the money  in their "baggies" and  learned how to identify the coins.  We talked about the names of the presidents on the front and what was on the back of them.  We used the coins to find all the ways to make 5, 10, and 25 cents.   Then, we used our coins to find all the ways to make a  target amount. We'll be working on values up to 50 cents and moving to values up to a dollar later in the 9 weeks.   

Next week, we will continue to work with money, double digit addition with/without regrouping, and our Fun Facts. 

 Please be sure to check their Reflex each evening (via Classlink)  to be sure they have a green light each day.  That is the only homework they have and should not take more than 10 minutes, if they didn't finish at school.   

Science

Ask your child:  

What are the 3 states of matter?

Next week we will continue our unit on  Physical Changes Made from Heat by doing a "Marshmallow Experiment." Students will follow the Scientific Process to make observations and learn why the marshmallow reacts the way it does when heat is added.

Social Studies

Ask your child: 

What is the goal in math that you chose to work on for 2024?

Next week, we will begin a unit on  "Map Skill." Students will learn the difference between a globe and a map. They will identify the title, key/legend, map scale and compass rose.