THIS WEEK'S LEARNING AT A GLANCE
Week Of: 8/31 - 9/4
TESTS/QUIZZES:
Reading Quiz this week.
Spelling Test this week.
Math Quiz this week.
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READING:
We will be focusing on Lessons 10-14.
During this unit of our Grade 2 Reading Mastery program (Workbook A), students will continue building strong reading skills while growing in confidence and understanding.
Students will work on:
Reading fluency and accuracy – reading smoothly, accurately, and with confidence.
Phonics and word reading – using letter sounds and word-reading skills to read new words.
Vocabulary – learning new words and understanding what they mean.
Reading comprehension – understanding what they read, remembering details, and answering questions.
Literary understanding – exploring characters, settings, events, and important details in stories.
Language and sentence skills – strengthening sentence understanding and language skills.
Written responses – responding to what they read using words and sentences.
Throughout Workbook A, students will review and practice previously learned skills while gradually becoming more independent readers.
The Goal: to help students become confident, accurate, and fluent readers who understand and enjoy what they read.
Spelling Focus for Lessons 6-14:
-Diagraphs (ch,sh,th)
-Blends (sl,fl,gl)
-Blends (sk,lp,ld)
-Blends (cl,st,gr)
-Reading Vocabulary Word
-Spelling Patterns (o,u,al,ar)
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MATH:
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DOMAIN (SCIENCE):
We are excited to begin our first science unit and switch gears from Social Studies! In Unit 1, students will explore Properties of Matter. They will investigate what matter is, explore its different properties, and learn how scientists observe, describe, and classify matter. We’re looking forward to lots of hands-on learning and scientific discovery!
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WRITING:
We will be starting a new published writing piece in class! Students will continue building their writing skills while practicing nouns and strengthening their handwriting through regular practice. We are excited to see their ideas, creativity, and growth shine through in their writing!
IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES
SEPTEMBER
Sept 3: PEAK Meeting @ 6pm K3 GYM
Sept 7: Labor Day / No School
Sept 14: Progress Reports
Sept 16: Fall Picture Day
Sept 21: Parents can have lunch with child
Sept 21: Volunteers in classroom can start today
Sept 25: Parent Teacher Conference
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OCTOBER
Oct 15-16: Teacher Workdays
Oct 21: Q1 Report Card
Oct 27: Fall Picture Make-up Day
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NOVEMBER
Nov 11: Veterans Day / No School
HOMEWORK AND UNFINISHED WORK
There is not nightly homework in my class, should this change I will communicate with my families. Instead, students are encouraged to:
Read for 20 minutes each night to build fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and a love of reading.
Participate in our monthly reading challenges to make reading fun and encourage students to explore different books.
Use their Math Practice Book for independent practice at home or for additional support with concepts they may need more practice with. This practice will not be graded and is simply a resource to help students grow and build confidence in math.
If you would like to continue practicing this week’s lesson with your student at home, please feel free to use the green Math Practice Book, focus is Lesson Two, pages 11–18.
My goal is always to support students while helping them build responsibility and good work habits. If a student does not finish guided practice, whole-group work, or classwork during the time provided in class, it may be sent home to be completed.
Tests, quizzes, and graded assignments will not be sent home. Students are expected to complete these assessments within the time provided. If a student skips a question on an assessment, they will not be able to go back and complete it later for a different grade.
The goal is never to overwhelm students with work at home, but rather to provide opportunities for practice, independence, and continued growth. Thank you for partnering with me to support your child's success!