June 3-6

I hope the second grade class is looking forward to getting back to school.
Hopefully everyone is feeling rested and well. This Tuesday (6/3) class will
begin again. We will continue with the schedule from where we left of
from last week.

Next week in Math we will finish Topic 18 and start the next one,
Multiplication Concepts.

For English we will take a quiz on capitalization and punctuation.

In Social Studies we continue focusing on Unit 6, People in the Marketplace.

For Science next week we will start Chapter 12, Objects in Motion.

Next week will we read, Moses Goes to a Concert and even learn how to
do a bit of sign language.


Monday - No School - Dragon Boat,
Tuesday - Spelling Quiz (current, danger, plastic, hollow, seldom,
engine, pillow, carpet, garbage, master) Bonus Words (consumer, goods,
marketplace, producer, services),
Tuesday - Math Quiz on topic 18,
Thursday - English Quiz,

5/30

Homework: Read for 20 minutes (two different times),
English Grammar Workbook 77, 78, 79, 80, 85,
Reading Practice Book 213, 228, 229, 230, 231,
Spelling Review for quiz on Tuesday,
Math Review for topic 18 quiz on Tuesday,
Journal "What can you do to help you feel better when you're feeling blue?"
* feeling blue = feeling sad

5/29

Homework: Read for 20 minutes (twice),

English Grammar Workbook 72, 73, 74, 75,76,

Reading Practice Book 204, 205, 206, 209, 210,

5/28

Homework: Read for 20 minutes (twice),
Math Workbook Topic 18 Review,
English Grammar Workbook 69, 70, 71,
Journal "What makes you feel sad and why?",

5/27

Homework: Read for 20 minutes (two different times),
English Book 334-339 (review),
Reading Practice Book 201, 202, 204,

5/26

Homework: Read for 20 minutes,
Math Workbook 18.9,
Spelling Write sentences for new words (current, danger, plastic, hollow, seldom, engine, pillow, carpet, garbage, master) Bonus Words (consumer, goods, marketplace, producer, services),


* The second grade class is being shut down for one week due to the everoviros. Classes will resume on Tuesday June 2nd. I will be posting on my blog each day for some things for the students to do. Please inform me if your child is sick with the everoviros.

May 19 - 30

Right back at it in the second grade this week. No new cases of Enterovirus and classes have been going on as usual. We will continue to keep our hands and classroom clean and sterilized. If your child is feeling under the weather please have them checked out with a doctor, just to be on the safe side.

In Math class we continued with Topic 18, Adding and Subtracting Three Digit Numbers. Next week we will finish this topic and start the next one, Multiplication Concepts.

For English we have been reviewing concepts learned and practicing with capitalization and punctuation.

In Social Studies we have been focusing on Unit 6, People in the Marketplace. We found and cut out pictures of producers, goods, services, marketplaces and consumers and have displayed them around the room. If students would like to bring in any other examples of these on Monday they are more than welcome to add them to our mural. Next week we will continue with this unit and focus on occupations, income, and how things go from a resource to the store.

For Science next week we will start Chapter 12, Objects in Motion.

In Reading this week we read the story, The Art Lesson. Next week will we read, Moses Goes to a Concert and even learn how to do a bit of sign language.

The Student of the Week is William Lu. William consistently makes sure he is writing the correct answer even at the risk of taking a bit longer. Keep up the persistence.

Dates to remember
Monday - Spelling quiz (picture, person, perfect, common, expert, survive, perform, helmet, allow, barber) Bonus Words: occupation, income, factory, resource, scarce)
Wednesday - Math Quiz on Topic 18
Thursday - School of Rock performance at the Science Park. Doors open at 6:30and show starts at 7:00
Friday - School Assembly at 2:20. This is the last monthly assembly of the year. My wife and Hunter will make a special visit and as always parents are welcome to come and join
Friday - Second School of Rock performance at the Science Park Doors open at 6:30 and show starts at 7:00

Art Show

5/23

Homework: Read for 20 minutes,
Math Workbook 18.8,
Journal "The perfect place in the whole wide world is....",
Spelling Review for quiz,

5/22

Homework: Read for 20 minutes,
Math Workbook 18.7,
Reading Workbook 5 pages 283-286,

Enterorvirus

I just wanted to make a quick note regarding the enterovirus going around. I am hearing about this out-break the same time as you. If your child is feeling under the weather at all please see a doctor. I will be ensuring that all students wash their hands and use spray throughout the day. The classrooms have been cleaned and sprayed. Hopefully there will be no new cases.

5/20

Homework: Read for 20 minutes,
Math Workbook 18.6,
Reading Workbook 3 pages 199-202


Some things to review.

Practice with Capital Letters

Practice with Punctuation

Practice with Site Words

Practice with Vocabulary

Rhyming words (choose your own website)

Two digit addition

Subtraction (choose subtraction and hard level)

Bang on telling time

Greater than, Less than, Equal to

Map fun

Life Cycle

5/20

Homework: Read for 20 minutes,
Math Workbook 18.5,
Reading Workbook 3 pages 194-196,

* Art show viewing for the second grade will be from 9:30-10:20 on Wednesday.

5/19

Homework: Read for 20 minutes,
Math Workbook 18.4,
Spelling Write sentences for new words (picture, person, perfect, common, expert, survive, perform, helmet, allow, barber) Bonus Words (occupation, income, factory, resource, scarce),

* Please return the School of Rock ticket request form so I may prepare tickets to be sent home by Friday May 23. This years performance is sure to be a fun and entertaining evening.

May 12-23

Much to the students' sadness the Iowa tests are now over. I was impressed with the students' dedication to the testing. Well done to all for giving your best.

Next week we will return to regular classes and much to the students' delight homework will start up again.

In Math this week we completed Topic 17, "Number and Patterns to 1,000". Monday we will have a quiz on this topic. We also started Topic 18, "Three-Digit Addition and Subtraction".

For Social Studies next week we will start Unit 6, People in the Marketplace. We will be looking at the process of how things are produced, sold and everything in between.

In English we will continue with Unit 9, More Capitalization and Punctuation.

In Reading class this week we read the chapter book titled, "The Crazy Cool Crickets" and discussed each chapter's problem and solution. Next week we will start Theme 6, Talent Show and read the story titled, "The Art Lesson"

Next week is also the art show at HIS. Student art will be displayed in the library on Wednesday morning. The second grade class will be going to the library at 9:30 - 10:20 to look at all the artworks. Parents are welcome to come in during this time. If you are not able to make it during this time, you can still check out the art in the morning or afternoon on Thursday or Friday.

The student of the week this week is Ashley Wang. Ashley always tries her best in class and showed good concentration during the Iowa tests this week. Keep it up! 

Dates for next week
Monday - Math quiz on Topic 17
Wednesday - Art Show in the library 9:30-10:20

Field Trip Pictures

5/16

Homework: Read for 20 minutes,
Math 18.3 and review for topic 17 quiz,
Journal "Young people are...."

5/15

Homework: Read for 20 minutes,

 * Be ready for Iowa test - last day!

Happy Birthday Chris!

5/14

Homework: Read for 20 minutes,

* Rest and be ready for Iowa tests.

5/13

Homework: Read for 20 minutes,

* Be prepared for Iowa tests. Wednesday is the half way mark.

5/12

Homework: Read for 20 minutes,

* Rest and be ready for Iowa tests tomorrow.

May 6 - May 16

What a good week for the Second Grade!

For Reading this week we read the stories Curve in the River and Slippery Siblings and compared them. Next week we will read a chapter book called The Crazy Cool Crickets.

In Math we have been looking at numbers up to 1,000 and next week we will start unit 18, Adding Three Digit Numbers.

In English we continued to focus on punctuation and capitalization.

In Science this week we wrapped up the unit of study on sound.

Next week in Social Studies we will start Unit 6, People in the Marketplace.

Next week is also time to take the Iowa test. Please find the schedule below (5/7 blog post). The testing will take place in the morning so please ensure your child is here on time in the morning as well as getting enough sleep at night. Next week there will be no other tests and homework besides reading for 20 minutes.

Congratulations to Shido Yamamoto for being the Student of the Week. Shido has improved his classroom participation and the amount of work he is able to complete. 

Have a wonderful weekend.

5/9

Homework: Read for 20 minutes,
Math Workbook 17.7,
Journal "Older people are...."

* Be rested and ready for Iowa test on Monday.

5/8

Homework: Read for 20 minutes,
Math Workbook 17.7,
Science Review for quiz on Sound,

5/7

Homework: Read for 20 minutes,
Math Workbook 17.6,
Reading Workbook 3 pages 192-193,



Next week's schedule

5/6

Homework: Read for 20 minutes,
Math Workbook 17.5,
Spelling Review for quiz,

Happy Birthday Ibuki!

April 28 - May 9

This week was short but sweet, highlighted by the field trip to Green World. Stay tuned for pictures of the rainy but fun day.

In Math this week we learned about numbers up to 1,000. Next week we will continue with this.

For Science we looked at sound which included how to manipulate the pitch and volume of sound. Next week we will conclude this chapter and take a quiz.

In English this week we looked at capitalization and punctuation. Next week we will continue with this.

We read Thunder Cake in this week's reading class . Next week we will read two stories and compare them - Curve in the River and Slippery Siblings.


Congratulations to Yu Shimono for being the Student of the Week. Yu did a wonderful job on her art project and continues to be a very helpful student. Keep it up!

Dates to Remember
Monday - No School
Tuesday - Spelling quiz (repaint, rebuild, untidy, dislike, uneven, unlucky, distrust, recount, unload) Bonus Words: barter, Arbor Day, senses, dissolve, digestion.
Friday - Science Quiz on Sound
Friday - Fire Safety Assembly

4/31

Homework: Read for 20 minutes,
Complete field trip worksheet,
Review for spelling quiz on Tuesday,