Practicing free-wheeling sketches  like the author/illustrator Donald Crews around R.B. Hunt!

What LEARNING and GROWING went on in room 217 this week:

Academics

ELA:   Class Novel:  Horrible Harry and the Goog by Suzy Kline, describing how characters act, long/short vowels

Writing:  free-wheeling sketches, short stories

Math:  EQUAL groups

Social Studies:  citizenship

Science:  work like a scientist

Students of the week:

Kalilah and Sam

Thank you for showing GRIT and STAMINA this week!

Important Dates:

• 9/2:  Labor Day – No school
• 9/8:  GEM FIELD TRIP FORMS DUE!
• 9/10:  Interims go home
• 9/12:  PTAO meeting – 6:00 pm
• 9/17:  Boosterthon kick-off
• 9/26:  FUNDRUN
• 9/19:  student pictures
• 10/8:  In-school GEM field trip
• 10/11: 1st quarter ends
• 10/14:  No school – teacher planning day
• 10/25:  Parade of characters – 8:45 am – meet us at the bus loop!
• 10/25:  Fall Festival – 5:30-7:30
• 10/29:  Report cards on HAC

Reminders:

• Don’t forget to sign and return field trip forms by 9/8!

• Reading and math tests will be going home today. in red folders.  They both require a lot of contain a lot of rigor. These tests will prepare our students for Third Grade. Just so you are aware the scale for Ready Reading and Pearson Math tests are different than a “normal” grading scale. 70 & above=M, 69-40=P, Below 40=I.   Just a reminder to ask your child comprehension questions about the book they’re reading at home as well as reviewing math homework.  We are working very hard in class on being awesome reading detectives and building stamina. With these tests it is super important that your child go back into the passage to find text evidence and follow directions carefully. Thank you for your support!

• Please go over the Lesson 1 Math Test and our Independent Practice reading test with your child that went home in red folders today.

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• Everyone stay safe this weekend!  SJCSD will be in contact with families with updates Sunday, September 1st!  We got this!  

Congratulations to Ellie for being the first student in our class to earn 10 A.R. points and pick out a charm for her chain of success!  We are proud of you!  HEY!  We are proud of you!  

Showing that ISLAND PRIDE!  We LOVE R.B. Hunt!

What LEARNING and GROWING went on in room 217 this week:

Academics

ELA:   Class Novel:  Horrible Harry and the Triple Revenge by Suzy Kline, asking/answering questions – practice test, long/short vowels

Writing:  Shared stories

Math:  fluently add and subtract within 20 using multiple strategies

Social Studies:  Map skills

Science:  Inquiry

Students of the week:

Zinnia and Perry

Thank you for following the GOLDEN RULE and being such good listeners!

Important Dates:

• 8/29:  Volunteer Welcome Back Breakfast – please RSVP with Laura at the front desk!
• 9/2:  Labor Day – No school
• 9/10:  Interims go home
• 9/12:  PTAO meeting – 6:00 pm
• 9/17:  Boosterthon kick-off
• 9/26:  FUNDRUN
• 9/20:  student pictures
• 10/8:  In-school GEM field trip
• 10/11: 1st quarter ends
• 10/14:  No school – teacher planning day
• 10/25:  Parade of characters – 8:45 am – meet us at the bus loop!
• 10/25:  Fall Festival – 5:30-7:30
• 10/29:  Report cards on HAC

Reminders:

• Don’t forget to sign and return field trip forms!
• Turn in summer reading logs ASAP!

I am so PUMPED for this year with an INCREDIBLE group of students!  Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions at all.  

Practicing our interivew skills to get to know our new classmates and taking A.R tests! 🙂

Using a blank 100’s chart to find number patterns and practice fluency

We enjoyed learning more about eachother by displaying and talking about our brown bag items on the ELMO!  

What LEARNING and GROWING went on in room 217 this week:

Academics

ELA:  asking/answering questions

Writing:  Narrative writing – My Summer, making a list on ways to show kindness

Math:  Number Concepts, doubles, fact fluency

Social Studies:  Community

Students of the week:

…..NEXT WEEK!

Important Dates:

• 8/29:  Volunteer Welcome Back Breakfast – please RSVP with Laura at the front desk!
• 9/2:  Labor Day – No school
• 9/10:  Interims go home
• 9/12:  PTAO meeting – 6:00 pm
• 9/17:  Boosterthon kick-off
• 9/26:  FUNDRUN
• 9/19:  student pictures
• 10/11: 1st quarter ends
• 10/14:  No school – teacher planning day
• 10/25:  Parade of characters – 8:45 am – meet us at the bus loop!
• 10/25:  Fall Festival – 5:30-7:30
• 10/29:  Report cards on HAC

Reminders:

• Math homework is due the following day it is given (unless there are special circumstances… write a note.) Weekly Reading Logs will begin next week and are due the following Monday.  For the back side of the reading log, students may write about their FAVORITE book from the week or novel they are currently reading.  There is never homework on Fridays.  Enjoy your time with family.  🙂
• All graded/checked work will go home on Fridays.
• Don’t forget to wear your RB Hunt shirt or red on Friday!
• Don’t forget to send in a healthy snack for your child daily!  🙂
• Water bottles are permitted on their desks – water only.
• Turn in summer reading logs ASAP!

What a year!   You are such a talented, respectful group of students – collectively and individually.  I have LOVED being your teacher!  I know you will continue to read, write, and solve problems every day, because you have internalized the value of learning.  I expect to continue hearing GREAT things about all 18 of you in the future.  Have a fun summer!  I’m already looking forward to seeing your smiling faces return to R.B Hunt in August!  It will be here before we know it!  Love you all!

P.S.  Please “unsubscribe” from my site so you don’t continue to receive updates next year! 🙂

We enjoyed visiting Mrs. Welu’s class for an “Author Share” this week! 🙂  

Thank you for all the love, support, and gifts during teacher appreciation week!

Happy (summer!) birthday, Kaia! 

What LEARNING and GROWING went on in room 217 this week:

Academics

ELA: vocab, context clues, REVIEW

Writing:  Narratives

Math: REVIEW

Science:  Marine life

Students of the week:

Gia and Cash

Thank you for being humble and thoughtful this week! 🙂

Important Dates:

May 20^th– Mega Party/Book and Beach Towel Day – Please wear socks!

May 21^st– Mega Party Rain Date/AR Party

May 22^nd– Variety Show/Class Celebration

May 23^rd– Game Day – Send in a fun game to play!  No electronics!

May 24^th– Movie Day – EARLY RELEASE –  Report Cards on HAC!

Reminders:

*Don’t forget to send in $3 for pizza!*

*No math homework will be going home for the remainder of the year.  Please continue to read daily!*

LAST WEEK OF SCHOOL:

May 20^th– Mega Party/Book and Beach Towel Day

     Book/Beach Towel Day!    We will be spending time reading in and out of class on Monday, May 20th. Students are allowed to bring in (with your permission) books from home. Please allow them to also bring in a beach towel as we will be outside reading too!

May 21^st– Mega Party Rain Date/AR Party

May 22^nd– Variety Show/Class Celebration

Meet in our classroom at 11:00 for superlatives and then we will have a celebration lunch!  It has been a GREAT year!  I am sad to see it end.  

May 23^rd– Game Day – Send in a fun game to play!  No electronics!

   Game Day!  We will be having game day in class Thursday, May 23^rd. Students are allowed to bring in board games (Monopoly, Candy Land, checkers, puzzles, etc.) to school. Please do not allow your child to bring in any electronic games.

May 24^th– Movie Day

         Movie Day!   On Friday, May 24^th, our final day of Second Grade we will be watching some of the students’ favorite movies. Students are allowed to bring in any Rated G movie. It must be Rated G! You may send in either a tape or a DVD.

Swim Fun!

Thanks to our Mystery Reader, Mrs. Sasha, for reading “One” by Kathryn Otoshi, “The Sandwich Shop” by Queen Rania, and “The Giving Tree” by Shel Silverstein!  They each had great social/emotional lessons!  We are so grateful!  

Happy Mother’s Day to our fabulous mamas!  You guys are ROCKSTARS.  🙂

What LEARNING and GROWING went on in room 217 this week:

Academics

ELA: Fractured Fairytales

Writing:  Narratives

Math: brain teasers

Students of the week:

Colvin and Gianna

Thank you for being productive and responsible this week!

Important Dates:

May 20^th– Mega Party/Book and Beach Towel Day

May 21^st– Mega Party Rain Date/AR Party

May 22^nd– Variety Show/Class Celebration

May 23^rd– Game Day – Send in a fun game to play!  No electronics!

May 24^th– Movie Day – Report Cards on HAC!

Reminders:

*Don’t forget to send in $3 for pizza!*

*No math homework will be going home for the remainder of the year.  Please continue to read daily!*

LAST WEEK OF SCHOOL:

May 20^th– Mega Party/Book and Beach Towel Day

     Book/Beach Towel Day!    We will be spending time reading in and out of class on Monday, May 20th. Students are allowed to bring in (with your permission) books from home. Please allow them to also bring in a beach towel as we will be outside reading too!

May 21^st– Mega Party Rain Date/AR Party

May 22^nd– Variety Show/Class Celebration

Meet in our classroom at 11:00 for superlatives and then we will have a celebration lunch!  It has been a GREAT year!  I am sad to see it end.  

May 23^rd– Game Day – Send in a fun game to play!  No electronics!

   Game Day!  We will be having game day in class Thursday, May 23^rd. Students are allowed to bring in board games (Monopoly, Candy Land, checkers, puzzles, etc.) to school. Please do not allow your child to bring in any electronic games.

May 24^th– Movie Day

         Movie Day!   On Friday, May 24^th, our final day of Second Grade we will be watching some of the students’ favorite movies. Students are allowed to bring in any Rated G movie. It must be Rated G! You may send in either a tape or a DVD.

Happy 8th birthday to Emma!  Let’s SHELL-abrate!Place value math games going into the MILLIONS!  

Thank you so much to Kaia’s mom for teaching us all about writing and producing!  We learned so much about your cool job!

What LEARNING and GROWING went on in room 217 this week:

Academics

ELA: Class Novel: Double Dog Dare by: Lisa Graff; dissecting vocabulary, fractured fairytales

Writing:  Opinion Pieces

Math: brain teasers, math mysteries

Science:  Weather

Students of the week:

Tati and Luca

Thank you for showing GRIT and STAMINA this week!

Important Dates:

5/6-9:  SWIM WEEK!

5/10:  Mystery Reader – Sasha Unwalla

• 5/16:  Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast
• 5/20:  Mega Party
• 5/21:  Million Word Party!   Congrats to Anastasia, Luca, Amelie, Soleil, Tati, Kaia, and Abby!
• 5/21:  A.R. ice cream paty
• 5/22:  Variety Show
• 5/22:  Class superlatives and end-of-year lunch – MORE INFO TO COME!  Please join us!
• 5/24:  Last day for students – report cards on HAC!

Reminders:

• No math homework will go home next week.  Your homework will be making sure your swim bag is packed and prepared! 🙂  
• Don’t forget to send in $3 for pizza!

Swim Week 2019

5/6 – 5/9 – 9:30 – 11:00

• Please have your child wear their bathing suit to school under their clothing.
• Apply sunblock at home prior to each day.
• Pack a change of clothes (don’t forget underwear!) as well as a towel. Coach has provided a red bag for each child.
• Children MAY bring goggles.
• Flip flops or slides are permitted at school this week, but keep in mind we will still be going to recess daily. If you prefer your child wear tennis shoes, please pack them!
• Pack a healthy snack to eat daily!

Looking forward to a fun and educational week!  SO grateful our students have this opportunity!  Please contact me with any questions or concerns.

Meghan Saxon

We LOVED reading “Because of Winn Dixie” by Kate DiCamillo!  It quickly became a class favorite! 🙂

Thank you to Kai’s mom for coming in and teaching us all about banking!  We had great lessons on deposits, withdrawals, checking, and budgeting!

What LEARNING and GROWING went on in room 217 this week:

Academics

ELA: Class Novel: Because of Winn Dixie by: Kate DiCamillo; dissecting vocabulary, fractured fairytales,  REVIEW

Math: brain teasers, “what’s my rule?”

Science:  Weather

Students of the week:

Dimitrios and Amelie

Thank you for being KIND and FAIR this week!

Important Dates:

• 5/6-9:  SWIM WEEK!
• 5/10:  Mystery Reader – Sasha Unwalla
• 5/16:  Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast
• 5/20:  Mega Party
• 5/21:  Million Word Party!   Congrats to Anastasia, Luca, Amelie, Soleil, Tati, Kaia, and Abby!
• 5/21:  A.R. ice cream paty
• 5/22:  Variety Show
• 5/22:  Class superlatives and end-of-year lunch – MORE INFO TO COME!  Please join us!
• 5/24:  Last day for students – report cards on HAC!

Reminders:

What LEARNING and GROWING went on in room 217 this week:

Academics

ELA: Class Novel: Because of Winn Dixie by: Kate DiCamillo; dissecting vocabulary, fractured fairytales,  REVIEW

Math: REVIEW

Science:  Weather, Earth Day

Students of the week:

Soleil and Aiden

Thank you for being LEADERS and ORGANIZED this week!

Important Dates:

• 4/19: Student/teacher holiday
• 4/22: i-Ready Math Testing 1:30-2:30
• 4/24: Interims
• 4/26: Mystery Reader – Allison Ryan
• 5/6-9:  SWIM WEEK!
• 5/10:  Mystery Reader – Sasha Unwalla
• 5/16:  Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast
• 5/20:  Mega Party
• 5/21:  Million Word Party!   Congrats to Anastasia, Luca, Amelie, Soleil, Tati, and Abby!
• 5/21:  A.R. ice cream paty
• 5/22:  Variety Show
• 5/22:  Class superlatives and end-of-year lunch – MORE INFO TO COME!  Please join us!
• 5/24:  Last day for students – report cards on HAC!

Reminders:

• i-Ready Reading testing continues next week! Please make sure your child is rested and prepared to do their best. We got this!

• Don’t forget to return the SWIM FIELD TRIP PERMISSION SLIPS!  If your child does not want to attend, please let me know via email.