Weekend post will be added on Monday

The internet is down at school so my weekend post/pictures will have to wait until Monday.
Sorry for the delay.

2/27

Homework: Read for 20 minutes,
Math Workbook 13.5,
Journal #26 "Describe what it means to be a good neighbor."

2/27

Homework: Read for 20 minutes,
Reading Comprehension "Superhero Joey",

2/25

Homework: Read for 20 minutes,
Reading Comprehension "Reading Forever",
Reading Homework book 2 - 149-152,

Well done to all the students today on their Egypt presentations. One more day to go!

2/24

Homework: Read for 20 minutes,
Practice and Prepare for Egypt presentations tomorrow.

Looking forward to the students presentations and seeing parents that can come in a watch.

February 17-27

In Social Studies this week the second grade class has been busy learning about Egypt. Next week the students will present their findings to different classes and lead an art project with each class. Parents are welcome to come in to watch and be an active part of the class' Egypt presentations and projects. Please find the schedule below for dates and times. Thank you to parents for letting your child bring in different things you had on Egypt. They have really added to the Egyptian feel in the class.

In Math this week we studied Topic 13, Measurement: Length and Area. Next week we will continue with this topic.

In Reading class this week we read the story, Ants. 

The Second Grade class would like to welcome Sean and Jim into the class this week. They have quickly settled in and are making friends. Thank you to all the students for helping them learn the routines of the class.





Congratulations to Kaylee Breinholt for being the Student of the Week! Kaylee went out of her way to lend a helping hand to the new students in our class this week. Keep it up!





Dates to keep in mind:

Monday - spelling quiz (enter, cellar, chapter, sugar, collar, proper, favor, shower, feather, doctor) Bonus Words (sphinx, pyramid, Cairo, Egypt, pharaoh)

Tuesday - Presentations for International Week

Wednesday - Presentations for International Week

Friday - No School for Peace Day




One additional note: As we are well into the second semester please ensure that your child has all the items on the supply list. Some students have run out of things like glue, red pens and tissues. Thank you very much.

2/21

Homework: Read for 20 minutes,
Math workbook 13.4,
Spelling Review for quiz,
Social Studies - Practice for Egypt presentation.

2/20

Homework: Read for 20 minutes,
Math Workbook 13.3,
Social Studies - Practice for Egyptian presentations

2/19

Homework: Read for 20 minutes,
Math Workbook 13.2,
Reading Workbook 2 - pages 145-148,

2/18

Homework: Read for 20 minutes,
Math Workbook 13.1,
Reading Comprehension Workbook "The Big Egg",

2/17

Homework: Read for 20 minutes,
Spelling Write sentences for new words (enter, cellar, chapter, sugar, collar, proper, favor, shower, feather, doctor) Bonus Words (sphinx, pyramid, Cairo, Egypt, pharaoh),

February 10-21

The second grade class did a great job this week with all our new topics.

In Social Studies we are off and running with all things Egyptian. The students will present their findings on February 26-27 during International Week and parents are welcome to come in and be a part of that.

For Math we completed a challenging yet successful unit on Fractions. Next week will will review this unit and start a new one on Length and Area.

In Reading this week we read the story, "Officer Buckle and Gloria" and next week we will read a non-fiction story titled, Ants.

For English we will continue writing our instructions.

In Science this week we completed Unit 6 on Rocks, Soil and Fossils.

Congratulations to Duncan Tseng for being this week's Student of the Week. He does a wonderful job listening to instructions and created some spectacular Egypt artwork this week.







Dates to Remember for next week

Monday - Spelling Quiz (airport, homesick, understand, anything, ourselves, forever, breakfast, everywhere, everything, afternoon) Bonus words (weathering, erosion, fossil, audience, attention)

Monday - Math quiz on Fractions - Topic 12,

Monday - Start of Second Semester Clubs

Happy Valentines Day!!!

2/14

* Happy Valentines Day

Homework: Read for 20 minutes,
Math Review Topic 12 for quiz,
Journal Entry #25 "Name one thing you do really well and describe it in detail."
Spelling Review for quiz,

2/13

Homework: Read for 20 minutes,
Math Workbook 12.6,
Science Review for Chapter 6 quiz,

* Finish Valentines Day cards.

2/12

Homework: Read for 20 minutes,
Reading workbook 2 pages 140-144,

Egypt activities

tomb of the unknown mummy game

2/11

Homework: Read for 20 minutes,
Math Workbook 12.5,
Reading Comprehension WB "Bananas and Pineapples",

2/10

Homework: Read for 20 minutes,
Math Workbook 12.4,
Spelling Write sentences for new words (airport, homesick, understand, anything, ourselves, forever, breakfast, everywhere, everything, afternoon) Bonus words (weathering, erosion, fossil, audience, attention)

* Finish any Valentines Day cards (exchange cards on Friday)

February 5 - 14

Welcome back to school and such a great start to semester two. The second graders quickly got back in the swing of class this week.

In English we started a new unit that focuses on writing instructions. The children had a warm-up exercise by instructing me how to make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. To their surprise it was harder than expected. But in the end everyone gave instructions well enough to earn a sandwich. Next week each student will choose a topic that they are familiar with. Then they will write instructions as we go through the writing process. Finally, I will publish their instructions on my blog. Stay tuned.

In Math this week we started a new unit on fractions and will continue to work on this next week.

For Reading class next week we will start Unit 4 and read the first story, Officer Buckle and Gloria. If you would like a CD to listen lo the stories at home, please let me know.

In Science we continued with Chapter 6, Rocks, Soils and Fossils. Next week we will take a quiz on this chapter.

For Social Studies over the next few weeks we will be turning our attention to International Week. The second grade class has elected to focus on the country of Egypt. We will be doing some research and each student will make a poster which they will use to present their findings to the children in other grades. If you have anything that is related to Egypt at home and you wouldn't mind bringing into school we would appreciate the extra decorations in class. Things like books, posters, money, etc. would be excellent.

February 14 is Valentine's Day. We will be making cards in class and will have a card opening party on the 14th. Students are welcome to bring in a small snacks to share during our class party.


Congratulations to Ashley Wang for being the Student of the Week! Ashley gets along wonderfully with her classmates and always tries her best in class. Keep it up!

Upcoming Dates to Remember
Wednesday - Comprehension Quiz
Friday - Science Quiz on Chapter 6 (Rocks, Soils, and Fossils)
Friday - Valentines Day Class party

February 17th - First Day of Clubs
February 25/26 - International Week Presentations

Reading Buddies

Happy Birthday Heather

Painting Time

2/7

Homework: Read for 20 minutes,
Math Workbook 12.3,
Journal Entry #24 "I am afraid to ______ because....."

* Happy Birthday Heather!

2/6

Homework: Read for 20 minutes and write minutes in your library workbook,
Math Workbook 12.2,
Reading Homework Book 2 - pages 136-139,

2/5

Homework: Read for 20 minutes,
Math Workbook 12.1,
Reading Comprehension Workbook "Main Idea",

Welcome back to school! First day of the second semester.

Happy Chinese New Year