Oct. 26th-Oct. 30

Team Peake,

We have a spectacular week ahead of us in second grade! I enjoyed seeing several of you at the Fall Festival on Saturday. Can you believe we are nearing the end of October? Time flies when you’re having fun.

Reading:

Identifying differences between a Fact and an Opinion

Phonics:

Vowel teams (oa) and (oe)

Ex: coat, cloak, float, tiptoe, Moe, doe, oatmeal

Tip:  We will use (oa) when we hear the /O/ sound in the beginning or the middle of a word.

We will use (oe) spelling if the sound is at the end of a word "like your toe is at the end of your foot." 

Red Words:

 I sent home a list of words in your child’s yellow folder. Stage 1 should have been mastered in both Kindergarten and First grade (many of these words are now decodable for your second grader) and Stage 2 will be reviewed in second grade. Stage 3 is a list of new words that are being taught currently and will be covered by the end of this year. Please make sure that if a word is on the red word list that you are enforcing its correct spelling and reading at home. J There are many fun ways to practice these words if you notice they are consistently misspelled. You can use shaving cream, chalk, whiteboards, etc.

Math:

Comparing three digit numbers using <,> and =

Putting three digit numbers in order from least to greatest and greatest to least.

Writing:

Creating a Book on our own Life Cycles

Important Updates and Reminders:

Please remember to send in a nutritional snack with your child each day.

Our new specials schedule: Monday- PE, Tuesday-Art Wednesday- PE, Thursday-Music with Mr. Fleming, Friday-Music with Mr. Thompson

Each morning your child has a routine that they must follow in order to have the best possible start to their day. Please do your best to have your child at school by 7:50.

Congratulations to our principled Star Student, Jacob! We are proud of our friend as he has shown great determination this year as well as kindness towards his classmates. We also admire Jacob’s creativity as he is a fantastic artist. J Way to go, Jacob!  We look forward to learning more about what makes you so special this week.

Please remember that our Mystery Book Reports are due, Oct. 29^th. I have seen many wonderful pumpkins already and cannot wait to see our kids creativity shine. J Please also have your child practice using their “presentation voice” with you for their summary.

Children will be allowed to wear their costumes to school on Friday, Oct. 30^th. We will not be allowing masks or weapons of any kind. I can’t wait to see them all dressed up!

Oct. 19-23

Oct. 19-23

Dear Parents,

We have had a very exciting and busy few weeks of learning in second grade! I want to thank you for your time in meeting with me for Fall Conferences. I am looking forward to the goals that we have made for your child and continuing partnering with you in your child’s education. This is a phenomenal group of students and parents. The month of October has been a fun-filled one as we have had many events such as the Fall Book Fair, Reflection Competition, Mystery Guests, Fun Fridays and coming soon will be the Fall Festival on Oct. 24^th. Henry and I hope to see you there. Closer to the date, I will let you know when we plan to arrive between 10-2. I would love to see your child if possible J Information about the Fall Festival can be found on the Sarah Smith website and a letter will be coming home in your child’s folder today, Friday Oct. 16^th.

A look into next week’s curriculum:

Phonics:

Vowel teams (ea) as in eat and (ee) as in tree

Ex: meet, greet, peek, see, beat, teacup, meal,

Red Words: A list of Red Words will be sent home Monday: 2^nd graders are expected to know and spell Stage 2 and Stage 3 words by the end of the year. J Please find a central location for these words for your child to reference in his or her writing at home.

Writing:

Informational Writing and Research

Math:

Expanded form with three digit numbers, using knowledge of Place Value to solve problems.

Updates and Reminders:

Congratulations to our newest Star Student, Anna Baesman! Anna is principled when she stands up for what is right. She is a great friend to others and is determined to do her best each day. We are proud of our Star and look forward to learning more about this special friend next week. Way to go, Anna!

A letter is going home today requesting 4 pictures of your child in different stages of life. We will be completing an in class project on our own life cycles. Please have those pictures requested in the letter by Oct. 21st. Thank you!

Please remember that our Mystery Book Pumpkin Book Report is due Oct. 29th. Please make sure that your child has chosen their book and had their choice approved by me. 

We are excited about the implementation of our new Ipad mini’s as learning tools in the classroom. The students have been using them in math, reading and science throughout this week and are enjoying this additional resource.

We are in need of several volunteers for Thursday Helper. Please check out the shutterfly website and see if you would like to volunteer.

Halloween- Your child may dress up on Oct. 29th in celebration of Halloween. No play weapons allowed. Thanks for your understanding. :) I can't wait to see them in their costumes.

As always, thank you so much for sharing your wonderful children with me and for supporting us!