September 24-28

Off and running in the second grade

In Math we completed chapter 2 on addition and started chapter 3 on subtraction which we will continue with next week. All students should be able to add single digit numbers and are encouraged to use counting blocks in class if they are having trouble with this.

In English we concentrated on parts of the sentence and next week we will have a quiz on Unit 1. All students should be able to recognize and use the "naming part" and the "action part" of a sentence.

In Reading class we read the story that we all found very funny called  "Mrs. Brown Went to Town", and next week we will read a fiction and non-fiction story and compare the differences. The stories are called "The Surprise" and "Hippo".

In Social Studies we continued learning about community and state governments and next week we will review what we have learned so far as well as concentrate on reading a map. We will also have a quiz on Unit 1 next week, "Governing the People".

The students have been off to a good start with their journals. Please encourage your child to write as much as they can about the topic.

Congratulations to Taichi for being the student of the week. Taichi has been following the routines of the class and is very respectful to other students. Keep it up!

September 24-28
Monday Spelling quiz; only, own, shall, start, together, warm, past, shape, gain, break. Bonus words; capital, constitution, council, question, command
Thursday English quiz on Unit 1 "The Sentence"
Friday Social Studies quiz on Unit one "Governing the People"

Artists

"On Top of Spaghetti"