Reading and Language Arts Next week we will be reading Exploring Parks with Ranger Dockett. This is a story about a real park ranger from New York City and the things that he does each day as part of his job, such as keeping the parks clean and planting trees.
Comprehension Strategies: Fact and Opinion; Evaluate
Vocabulary Words: exploring, protect, tours, habitat, ranger, urban chipmunks, gathering, floating; Antonyms
High Frequency Words: busy, important, later, touch, young
Grammar Skills: Commands
Phonics: Consonant Clusters r, l, s; Two sounds for c
Reading Logs Second graders are expected to read for 20 minutes each night. Please help your child record their minutes in their October reading log.
Math We will finish Chapter 5, Explore 2-Digit Addition. Our review and test will be next week. We will begin Chapter 6, Two Digit Addition. Students will add 2-digit numbers with and without regrouping.
Flash Cards Students should be practicing their addition and subtraction facts with their flash cards. Weekly facts tests are given.
Science We will continue learning about how light can pass through some objects and not others. Students will do an investigation using flash lights and mirrors. We will then move on to our next lesson: What is Heat?
Star Student of the Week Joshua was our star student of the week. Joshua lives in the United States with his mom, dad and little sister. When he is at school he enjoys recess. When he is at home he likes to play on the computer. When he grows up he would like to be a money maker. Joshua is a star because he loves Skylanders and is a great reader. Thanks for sharing Joshua!
Important Dates & Reminders
*Please send in one paper towel roll.
Miss Wyse introduced the fall musical to second grade entitled, DINOSTARS! This year the music to practice for the show can be found on the following website:
Thurs, Oct 25 - Early Dismissal - Noon
Fri, Oct. 26 - Spooky Story Day - Wear black and orange and
bring a Halloween book from home to share
Fri, Oct. 26 - PTO Halloween Party
Tues, Oct. 30 - Report Cards go home
Wed, Oct. 31 - Class Halloween Party/Parade 1:40
Thurs, Nov 1 - October Reading Logs are due
Mon, Nov. 5 - No School - Parent/Teacher Conferences
Tues, Nov. 6 - No School - Teacher Institute
Mon, Nov. 12 - No School - Veteran's Day
Thurs, Nov. 15 - 2nd Grade Music Concert
*Please send in your box tops!
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