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Last Event of the Year: Field Day!
On the last day of school, we will have a field day from 9-11am!
Our wonderful lead volunteers have planned an excellent day, please click here: https://signup.com/go/yoLojGd
if you can contribute or come help!
Homework Expectations:
Read read read read read! I will be sending home a reading log for you and your student to fill out every week. If you don't do any other school work with your student PLEASE read aloud with them everyday.
Math:
We will work on our math worksheets everyday in class together. Sometimes the math worksheets will not be totally complete when they are sent home. They are not homework, but it is strongly encouraged that you look over these worksheets with your student and is very beneficial if they finish the worksheets at home.
We will also be practicing math facts in class. Repetition is the mother of memory. The more they practice these, the easier their math work will become. This is something that you can practice easily together. We will be sending math fact practice packets to completed at home. If you can, a little everyday is better than a lot on one or two days for retaining skills.
Math packets and reading logs will be due on Mondays.
Absence:
Sadly, sometimes we have to miss. I will send any worksheets your student missed home with them as soon as possible after they return. The work we do in class will be excused and optional as make up work. However, they will still be responsible for any tests or projects that are missed or are upcoming when they get back.
Week 22 Feb 9-12
Week 22 Feb 9-12
Our week ahead:
On Tuesday, we will be celebrating our 100th day of 2nd Grade!! To that end, we will be doing literacy and math activities that honor the very special number 100!!
Literacy:
We will be learning new words this week (list 2I) and practicing spelling words from List 2H for a practice test on Thursday.
Math:
Our math interventionist, as welll as our 3rd grade teachers, have given me recommendations on how to approach math for the rest of this year. We will be doing some remediation and review, and then we will move on to new topics. This will ensure that these second graders will be fully prepared for 3rd grade!
To that end, we will be spending this week on Chapter 6, multiplication and division. It might look familiar, but a quick revisit will do wonders!
Please check out the math resource page for more information about the different kinds of math your student is working on.
*While NOT required, I highly recommend looking over math pages your student brings home. Please check and correct the things they missed. *
History:
The War of 1812 - Questions to start a conversation: Which European countries were at war during this time? Did America want to get involved? Who was president during this time?
Science:
Electricity and Magnetism - Questions to start a conversation: What is the difference between static and current electricity? How does current electricity arrive at our homes?
Literature
Prince Caspian - C.S. Lewis
Poetry:
Hurt No Living Thing ~ Christina Rosseti
*Be sure to check The Arrow online for any school wide updates:
sites.google.com/nc.ascentcolorado.org/the-arrow-online?usp=sharing
School Calendar
https://nc.ascentcolorado.org/calendar-schedule/
Week 23 Feb 17-20
Week 23 Feb 17-20
Our week ahead:
Literacy:
We will be learning new words this week (list 2I) and practicing spelling words from List 2H for a mastery test on Friday.
Math:
We are moving on to Chapter 7 - multiplying and dividing 2s, 5s and 10s. We will make flashcards at school, but feel free to practice these facts at home!
Please check out the math resource page for more information about the different kinds of math your student is working on.
*While NOT required, I highly recommend looking over math pages your student brings home. Please check and correct the things they missed. *
History:
The War of 1812 - Questions to start a conversation: What was Great Britain doing to upset the American settlers? Who was president at that time? What happened to the White House? What was "Old Ironsides"?
Science:
Electricity and Magnetism - Questions to start a conversation: What is the difference between an open and closed circuit?
Literature
Prince Caspian - C.S. Lewis
Poetry:
Bee! I'm Expecting You - Emily Dickenson
*Be sure to check The Arrow online for any school wide updates:
sites.google.com/nc.ascentcolorado.org/the-arrow-online?usp=sharing
School Calendar
Week 24 Feb 23-27
Week 24 Feb 23-27
Our week ahead:
Literacy:
We will be learning new words this week (list 2J) and practicing spelling words from List 2I for a practice test on Friday.
Math:
We are working on and finishing Chapter 7 - multiplying and dividing 2s, 5s and 10s. We will make flashcards at school, but feel free to practice these facts at home! Chapter 7 test on Friday.
Please check out the math resource page for more information about the different kinds of math your student is working on.
*While NOT required, I highly recommend looking over math pages your student brings home. Please check and correct the things they missed. *
History:
The War of 1812 - Questions to start a conversation: What happened at Ft. McHenry? Who wrote the Star Spangled Banner and why?
Science:
Electricity and Magnetism - Questions to start a conversation: How do electric motors and generators use magnets?
Literature
Prince Caspian - C.S. Lewis
Poetry:
Bee! I'm Expecting You - Emily Dickenson
*Be sure to check The Arrow online for any school wide updates:
sites.google.com/nc.ascentcolorado.org/the-arrow-online?usp=sharing
School Calendar
Week 25 mar 2-6
Week 25 mar 2-6
Our week ahead:
Literacy:
We will be learning new words this week (list 2J) and practicing spelling words from List 2I for a mastery test on Friday.
Math:
We are moving on to Chapter 9, multiplying and dividing 3s and 4s. Focus is on different multiplication and division strategies, as well as familiarity with the multiplication facts.
Please check out the math resource page for more information about the different kinds of math your student is working on.
*While NOT required, I highly recommend looking over math pages your student brings home. Please check and correct the things they missed. *
History:
The War of 1812 - Questions to start a conversation: How did pirates get involved in the War of 1812? How did the war finally end?
Science:
Human Cells and Digestion - Questions to start a conversation: What are the different food groups? What does food do for us when we eat it?
Literature
Prince Caspian - C.S. Lewis - we'll be reading this during snack time
Sign of the Beaver - Elizabeth George Speare - new novel to align with our next history unit, Westward Expansion
Poetry:
The Sunshine - Mary Botham Howitt
*Be sure to check The Arrow online for any school wide updates:
sites.google.com/nc.ascentcolorado.org/the-arrow-online?usp=sharing
School Calendar
Week 26 mar 8-12
Week 26 mar 8-12
Our week ahead:
Literacy:
We will be learning new words this week (list 2J) and practicing spelling words from List 2I for a mastery test on Friday.
Math:
We are moving on to Chapter 9, multiplying and dividing 3s and 4s. Focus is on different multiplication and division strategies, as well as familiarity with the multiplication facts.
Please check out the math resource page for more information about the different kinds of math your student is working on.
*While NOT required, I highly recommend looking over math pages your student brings home. Please check and correct the things they missed. *
History:
America Moves West (Westward Expansion) - Questions to start a conversation: Why did some settlers decide to move west? What were challenges they encountered along the way?
Science:
Human Cells and Digestion - Question to start a conversation: What are the organs involved in digestion?
Literature
Prince Caspian - C.S. Lewis - we'll be reading this during snack time
Sign of the Beaver - Elizabeth George Speare - new novel to align with our next history unit, Westward Expansion
Poetry:
The Sunshine - Mary Botham Howitt
*Be sure to check The Arrow online for any school wide updates:
sites.google.com/nc.ascentcolorado.org/the-arrow-online?usp=sharing
School Calendar
week 27 mar 23-27
week 27 mar 23-27
Our week ahead:
Literacy:
We will be learning new words this week (list 2K) and practicing spelling words from List 2J for a mastery test on Friday.
Math:
For our first math block, we will be doing some remedial subtraction with regrouping. For our second math block, we will be moving on to Chapter 10 - Money!
Please check out the math resource page for more information about the different kinds of math your student is working on.
*While NOT required, I highly recommend looking over math pages your student brings home. Please check and correct the things they missed. *
History:
America Moves West (Westward Expansion) - Questions to start a conversation: How did new inventions help Americans move west?
Science:
Human Cells and Digestion - Question to start a conversation: What are cells? How are cells like building blocks?
Literature
Prince Caspian - C.S. Lewis - we'll be reading this during snack time
Sign of the Beaver - Elizabeth George Speare - new novel to align with our next history unit, Westward Expansion
Poetry:
Buffalo Dusk - Carl Sandburg
*Be sure to check The Arrow online for any school wide updates:
sites.google.com/nc.ascentcolorado.org/the-arrow-online?usp=sharing
School Calendar
WEEk 28 mar 30-Apr 3
WEEk 28 mar 30-Apr 3
Our week ahead:
Literacy:
We will be learning new words this week (list 2L) and practicing spelling words from List 2K for a practice test on Friday.
Math:
For our first math block, we will continue with remedial subtraction with regrouping. For our second math block, we will be continuing with our money unit, for a test on Friday!
Please check out the math resource page for more information about the different kinds of math your student is working on.
*While NOT required, I highly recommend looking over math pages your student brings home. Please check and correct the things they missed. *
History:
America Moves West (Westward Expansion) - Questions to start a conversation: What was life like on the Oregon Trail? And don't forget - Pioneer Day on Friday!!
Science:
Human Cells and Digestion - Question to start a conversation: What are ways that our bodies get rid of waste? What are the different food groups and why are they important?
Literature
Prince Caspian - C.S. Lewis - we'll be reading this during snack time
Sign of the Beaver - Elizabeth George Speare
Poetry:
Caterpillars ~ Aileen Fisher
*Be sure to check The Arrow online for any school wide updates:
sites.google.com/nc.ascentcolorado.org/the-arrow-online?usp=sharing
School Calendar
week 29 apr 6-apr 10
week 29 apr 6-apr 10
Our week ahead:
Literacy:
We will be learning new words this week (list 2L) and practicing spelling words from List 2K for a mastery test on Friday.
Math:
For our first math block, we spend one week on multi-digit addition with regrouping. For our second math block, we will be starting Chapter 11, Fractions!
Please check out the math resource page for more information about the different kinds of math your student is working on.
*While NOT required, I highly recommend looking over math pages your student brings home. Please check and correct the things they missed. *
History:
America Moves West (Westward Expansion) - Questions to start a conversation: How did trains and telegraphs change life in the West? What was the Trail and Tears?
Science:
Organisms and Habitats - Questions to start a conversation: What do animals need from their habitats in order to survive? Why do butterflies survive in certain areas but not in others?
Literature
Prince Caspian - C.S. Lewis - we'll be reading this during snack time
Sign of the Beaver - Elizabeth George Speare
Poetry:
Caterpillars ~ Aileen Fisher
*Be sure to check The Arrow online for any school wide updates:
sites.google.com/nc.ascentcolorado.org/the-arrow-online?usp=sharing
School Calendar
week 31 apr 20-24
week 31 apr 20-24
Our week ahead:
Literacy:
We will be learning new words this week (list 2M) and practicing spelling words from List 2L for a practice test on Friday.
Math:
We are starting a quick introduction to the concept of time. There will not be a test on this topic, but we will spend until Thursday introducing time, am and pm, and exploring the idea of elapsed time. On Friday, we will begin another unit: Graphs!
Please check out the math resource page for more information about the different kinds of math your student is working on.
*While NOT required, I highly recommend looking over math pages your student brings home. Please check and correct the things they missed. *
History:
Abolition of Slavery and the Civil War - We have begun discussing the concepts of slavery and the abolition of slavery. Questions to start a conversation: Why did plantation owners want slavery to continue? What was the Underground Railroad?
Science:
Organisms and Habitats - Questions to start a conversation: What do plants need to survive? Can they survive without sunlight or water?
Literature
Prince Caspian - C.S. Lewis - we'll be reading this during snack time
Sign of the Beaver - Elizabeth George Speare
Poetry:
A variety of poems from the book: Introduction to Poetry
*Be sure to check The Arrow online for any school wide updates:
sites.google.com/nc.ascentcolorado.org/the-arrow-online?usp=sharing
School Calendar
week 32 apr 27-May 1
week 32 apr 27-May 1
Our week ahead:
Literacy:
We will be learning new words this week (list 2M) and practicing spelling words from List 2L for a mastery test on Friday.
Math:
We will spend the week exploring and interpreting graphs, for a test on Friday.
Please check out the math resource page for more information about the different kinds of math your student is working on.
*While NOT required, I highly recommend looking over math pages your student brings home. Please check and correct the things they missed. *
History:
Abolition of Slavery and the Civil War - We will begin exploring the events that lead to the Civil War. Questions to start a conversation: What was the Emancipation Proclamation? What do terms Yankee and Rebel indicate?
Science:
Organisms and Habitats - Questions to start a conversation: What animals do we have near our school? How do they compare to each other?
Literature
American Tall Tales
Poetry:
A variety of poems from the book: Introduction to Poetry
*Be sure to check The Arrow online for any school wide updates:
sites.google.com/nc.ascentcolorado.org/the-arrow-online?usp=sharing
School Calendar
week 33 may 4-may 8
week 33 may 4-may 8
Our week ahead:
Literacy:
We will be learning new words this week (list 2N) and practicing spelling words from List 2M for a practice test on Friday.
Math:
We will begin a new unit this week: Shapes! We will discuss features of different shapes, straight and curved lines, and circles!
Please check out the math resource page for more information about the different kinds of math your student is working on.
*While NOT required, I highly recommend looking over math pages your student brings home. Please check and correct the things they missed. *
History:
Abolition of Slavery and the Civil War - We will continue our discussion of the Civil War. Questions to start a conversation: What happened at the Battle of Gettysburg? Who was Abraham Lincoln and what was his role in the Civil War?
Science:
Organisms and Habitats - Questions to start a conversation: How do plants and animals work together for survival?
Literature
American Tall Tales
Poetry:
A variety of poems from the book: Introduction to Poetry
*Be sure to check The Arrow online for any school wide updates:
sites.google.com/nc.ascentcolorado.org/the-arrow-online?usp=sharing
School Calendar
Week 34 May 11-15
Week 34 May 11-15
Our week ahead:
Literacy:
We will be learning new words this week (list 2N) and practicing spelling words from List 2M for a mastery test on Friday.
Math:
We will continue the same unit this week: Shapes! We will discuss features of different shapes, straight and curved lines, and circles!
Please check out the math resource page for more information about the different kinds of math your student is working on.
*While NOT required, I highly recommend looking over math pages your student brings home. Please check and correct the things they missed. *
History:
Immigration - Questions to start a conversation: Where is Ellis Island? Where did our ancestors immigrate from?
We will be preparing for our Ellis Island Simulation this week - please watch for some homework, help your student complete it, and send it back :)
Science:
Organisms and Habitats - Questions to start a conversation: How do animals survive in their habitats? How do plants help animals survive?
Literature
Fairy Tales and Folk Tales
Poetry:
A variety of poems from the book: Introduction to Poetry
*Be sure to check The Arrow online for any school wide updates:
sites.google.com/nc.ascentcolorado.org/the-arrow-online?usp=sharing
School Calendar
Week 35 May 18-22
Week 35 May 18-22
Last week of school!
We will be wrapping up a comprehensive Math review, practicing last literacy concepts, and concluding our Immigration and Habitats units.
We will also have Ellis Island Immigration day, and Field Day on the last day!
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