October 26, 2012

Reading and Language Arts  Next week we will be reading Around the Pond:  Who's Been Here? It is a realistic story about a brother and sister, William and Cammy, who go blueberry picking around a pond with their dog Sam. They see many different plants and animals. 

Comprehension Strategies: Categorize and Classify; Monitor/Clarify
Vocabulary Words:  edge, splash, shallow, fish, duck, bank, path, crater, moss 
High Frequency Words: across, brother, great, stand; homonyms
Grammar Skills:  exclamations
Phonics:  Double Consonants; VCV Pattern
Reading Logs   Please help your child record their minutes in their October reading log.  Reading Logs are due November 1st.

Math  We  will continue Chapter 6, Two Digit Addition. Students will use rounding to estimate sums of 2-digit numbers, practice 2-digit addition with and without regrouping, solve problems by using the skill use a table and use mental math to add 2-digit numbers.

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 heat.  Students will identify heat sources and explain the transfer of heat and how heat is measured. 

Star Student of the Week  Sydney was our star student of the week.  Sydney lives in Downers Grove. When she is at school she enjoys recess and gym. When she is at home she likes to watch tv. When she grows up she would like to be a bird trainer. Sydney is a star because she plays with her friends when they are sad. Thanks for sharing Sydney!

Important Dates & Reminders

Halloween Activities:  Our Halloween parade is Wednesday, October 31 at 1:40 (weather permitting).  Please come and watch.  The students should bring their costumes to school in a bag on Wednesday.  No make-up will be applied at school and no toy weapons are allowed!  Please do not send in any treat bags with candy or food.  We have to be careful of food allergies. Thank you!

Tues, Oct. 30 - Report Cards go home
Wed, Oct. 31 - Class Halloween Party 2pm/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

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