What a busy and FUN week!
FUN RUN WAS A BLAST! We ran over 700 laps as a class! Talk about endurance!
Dem Bones, Dem Bones, DEM DRY BONES! Studying and re-creating the HUMAN skeleton!
Fire Prevention Presentation – what is your family plan in case of a fire?
Happy birthday Kinslee!
What LEARNING and GROWING went on in room 217 this week:
Academics
ELA: Our class novel this week was It’s Halloween, I’m Turning Green by Dan Gutman. This hysterical Halloween novel had students laughing out loud and reminded us the importance of not eating TOO much candy October 31st. We also reviewed spelling patterns of r-controlled words and sorted words with the vowels sounds -/ou/ and /oo/. Lastly, we read and recounted fables and folktales from around the world.
Writing: We read Harry and the Terrible Whatzit by Dick Gackenbach. Students wrote SCARY narratives following the entire writing process while challenging themselves to add onomatopoeia throughout their spooky stories.
Math: We are focusing on addition and addition strategies for fluency. Multiple strategies and techniques were explored for these mathematicians.
Science: Distinguishing human body parts
Students of the week:
Cora and Aum
Thank you for being incredibly respectful this week.
Important Dates:
10/9: Gifted screener (if your child has already been identified, they will not be tested again and will be sent to another room at this time).
10/10: 2nd Grade Open House – 5:00-6:00 (Your child will be your guide. Come between 5:00 and 6:00 for a scavenger hunt and receive a free homework pass! Your child CAN’T WAIT TO SHOW OFF THEIR CLASSROOM!)
10/16: SCHOOL IS IN SESSION – make-up day for Hurricane Irma
10/17: Rype and Readi Field Trip
10/27: Parade of Characters at 8:45, FALL FESTIVAL 5:30-7:30
10/31: Report cards issued
10/30-10/31: Book Fair
Reminders
- Mosquitos are out! Please apply bug spray on at home before school if you feel necessary.
- NO HOMEWORK WILL BE SENT HOME MONDAY. Students earned a “no homework” night as part of their Fun Run incentives.
