Mrs. Anderson's Newsletter
Upcoming Dates
Tuesday, April 30 STAAR Testing for 3rd & 4th Graders
Thursday, May 2nd Reading MAP
Tuesday, May 7th Math MAP
Tuesday, May 14th Economics Fair (more information below)
Friday, May 17 Field Day; Hyer Spirit Day
Reminders
Economics Fair Information
On Friday, students were sent home with a bright green paper that has information about our upcoming Economics Fair! Listed on the letter is your child’s group and product or good they decided to sell during the Economics Fair. I have also attached the contents of the letter below for your convenience. This project is such a fan favorite of second grade, and the kids are all SO excited to participate! Please let me know if you have any questions!
As a part of our economics and financial literacy Project Based Learning unit, second grade will hold its annual Economics Fair on May 14th.
Please find specific details of what is required of your child below.
By Tuesday, May 14th your child must:
Each child must create and bring at least 20 items to sell. During the sale, prices may be raised or lowered according to the supply and demand. Students may work with their group or independently, outside of class.
Keep in mind that students want to produce items that will attract as many consumers as possible. (For example, If 15 students are selling magnets, how will YOUR magnets stand out?) For the safety of all kids, please avoid food items.
We hope that this special event and its preparation will help our learners more fully understand the concepts of advertising, marketing, saving and spending, lending and borrowing, producing and consuming as well as supply and demand. Thank you for your support and cooperation!
TAG Results Information
TAG Results24.pdfAttendance Updates:
Please email hyattendance@hpisd.org and CC me for all attendance relate items.
This Week's Learning:
Reading- Play/Drama Comprehension
Discussion Ideas for Home:
Continue to read, read, read at home! Students should be reading 20 minutes nightly.
Ask your child to read out loud to practice their fluency!
RAZ kids is a great way to promote reading as well as comprehension practice at home! (Logins coming soon!)
Writing- Crafting a Fairytale Continued
Discussion Ideas for Home:
Ask your child what their favorite part of their writing piece is!
Ask you child about a favorite family memory or special time. Students can improve their writing significantly by having the ability to orally rehearsing before ever picking up a pencil!
Phonics-Review of tricky spelling patterns (-ough) and word study (synonyms and antonyms)
Discussion Ideas for Home:
Hunting for weekly patterns while independently reading is a great way to support phonics' concepts at home!
Math- Analyzing Graphing
Discussion Ideas for Home:
Imagine Math and Imagine Math Facts are great websites students can use from home to help support growth in math skills. Both sites can be accessed through the myhpisd portal linked here. (Logins coming soon!)
Science-Economics and Financial Literacy
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