Week of 2/24 and 3/2
Next Week 3/2 :
Math- We will continue with word problems this week we will focus on comparing word problems and two-step word problems. Example for comparing WPs: Ms. Poolos has 89 Expo markers. Mrs. Boggs has 45 less Expo markers. How many more markers does Mrs. Boggs have? Make it two-step: How many markers to they have altogether? Reading- We will wrap up our character dialogue and have some fun with Dr. Seuss for Read Across America Week. Phonics- We will look at different vowel team patterns and the sounds they make. Examples: ou/ow, oa/ow Writing- We will finish editing and publishing our Cats and Dogs Writing Grammar- We will be continuing compound sentences using commas and contractions. Content- We are looking at the patterns of the seasons and shadows and how the earth's rotation around the sun effects it all! |
Here is a recap of our week:
Math- We ventured into one-step word problems with "start unknown" and "change unknown" Example: Start Unknown- Joe had some toy cars. His brother gave him 42 more toy cars. Now he has 69 toy cars. How many did he start with? Change Unknown- Sarah has 78 hair bows. She let her sister borrow some. Now Sarah has 34 hair bows. How many did she give to her sister? Reading- We finished up 1st person, 2nd person, and 3rd person point of view and began character dialogue. This standards assess students on changing their reading voice to match the character. Phonics- We looked at when to split of syllables of words that have a VCCCV pattern, ex: hamster, ostrich, etc. Writing- We are working on our opinion writing about cats and dogs Grammar- We finished up Shades of Meaning and are beginning Compound Sentences Content- We are wrapping up Juliette Gordon Low and her influence on America through the Girl Scouts. |
I hope all of you had a wonderful Winter Break with your students! Here are some important reminders and a glimpse of our week this week!
Reminders: - Next Week is Read Across America Week. Each day is themed. Please look at the flyer above to see what the theme for each day is. -March 6th is SPIRIT DAY - STEM NIGHT is March 19th( see flyer to the left) - Please send your ART BARN permission form back with the lunch form for our field trip May 6th. |
2/2 Recap and Week of 2/10Recap from last week 2/2
Math: We are learning how to use Expanded Form and Number line Strategies when adding and subtracting 3-digit numbers. (See videos to the bottom right) Reading: Comparing and Contrasting fictional stories that have many versions of the same story (example: The Boy Who Cried Wolf, and The Boy Who Cried Bigfoot.) Writing: We are wrapping up our seasonal writing and completing our writing check point prompt on for Opinion Writing. Grammar: We finished up adverbs and adjectives Phonics: Syllable patterns: Ostrich Pattern Content: We are wrapping up Jackie Robinson this week and his amazing influence on Major League Baseball and how he modeled patience and dependability. Here is a look at this week: Math: We are reviewing addition/subtraction strategies for 3-digit numbers, as well as practicing our fact fluency Reading: We are looking at character's point of view and which point of view is the author telling the story 1st person, 2nd person, or third person. Grammar- We will be looking at Shades of Meaning and how adjectives and adverbs carry weight in their meaning and how we can use synonyms to make stronger words. Example: Use ecstatic instead of excited. Phonics: Syllable work: Ostrich Words Content: Georgia Hero Juliette Gordon Lowe and her impact on Girl Scouts across America. Writing: We are beginning a new opinion piece on cats verses dogs with supporting reasons and examples of why either one make better pets than the other. |
Welcome February! We are excited as we prepare for our Performing Arts field trip Wednesday. Please make sure that we dress nicely on Wednesday and go over the ballet etiquette with your student (attached left). Announcements: -This week is CANDY GRAMS for our Relay for Life fundraiser (see last week's post for the flyer). Students can by a Valentine's Gram to send a friend or staff a special treat for $1! - We will celebrate Valentine's Day with a Valentine's Exchange this FRIDAY. We have 10 boys and 7 girls. Please DO NOT fill in the "TO:" portion of the card, for the sake of time it is easier to keep them general. - Class field trip is this WEDNESDAY. Attire is more formal (skirts, slacks, dresses, button downs, etc.), but optional. -The Kids Heart Challenge is underway (formally known as Jump Rope for Heart). If you need an additional giving form please let me know! - Winter Break is February 17th-21st= NO SCHOOL -Feb. 28th is PICURE DAY! Sorry for the confusion last week! -March 2nd is Read Across America and we are having a special week that week with a fun activity each day! Take a look below! -March 19th- STEAM Night from 6:30-8:00 at the K-2 Campus |
Week of 1/27
I can't believe January is wrapping up this week! It is flying by. We have some important events coming up so please read!
IMPORTANT REMINDERS
IMPORTANT REMINDERS
- The Sweetheart Skate for PTA is February 9th at Sparkles Skating Rink. Buy your tickets here https://www.myvlink.org/ksepta/event.php?ID=34736
- Our performing arts field trip is February 12th. PLEASE RETURN the field trip lunch form that I sent home earlier this week. This lets me know how they will be getting food that day since our schedule is altered that day.
- We will celebrate Valentine's Day with card exchange on February 14th. I provide bags for each student to collect the cards, unless they would like to make a special box (shoe box is fine) at home. Please send your child with a pack of 16 Valentine's Cards.
- Speaking of Valentine's, there will be a Valentine's Gram Fundraiser for Relay for Life February 10th-12th.. Please see below!
- The Kids Heart Challenge is underway (formally known as Jump Rope for Heart). If you need an additional giving form please let me know!
- March 2nd is Read Across America and we are having a special week that week with a fun activity each day! Take a look below!
- March 19th- STEAM Night from 6:30-8:00 at the K-2 Campus
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Here is a look at this week....
Math- We are beginning adding and subtracting 3-digit numbers starting with the BASE 10 Strategy. Please take a few minutes to watch these video as it takes you step by step through this strategy.
Math- We are beginning adding and subtracting 3-digit numbers starting with the BASE 10 Strategy. Please take a few minutes to watch these video as it takes you step by step through this strategy.
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Reading- We are comparing and contrasting stories that are fiction stories that have multiple versions of the same story. For example this week we are comparing The True Story of the Three Little Pigs compared to a more classic version of The Three Little Pigs. We will continue to look at fractured fairy-tales to do some fun comparisons to original stories.
Grammar- We are wrapping up adjectives and adverbs
Phonics- We are wrapping up r-controlled vowels
Content- We are wrapping up Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and introducing Jackie Robinson.
Writing- We are finishing our favorite season opinion writing.
As always, please let me know if you have any questions or concerns and I will be happy to answer them! :)
Grammar- We are wrapping up adjectives and adverbs
Phonics- We are wrapping up r-controlled vowels
Content- We are wrapping up Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and introducing Jackie Robinson.
Writing- We are finishing our favorite season opinion writing.
As always, please let me know if you have any questions or concerns and I will be happy to answer them! :)
Week of 1/21
We have had a good time learning about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and hope you were able to celebrate his life and honor his work as we took off for MLK Day.
Here is a recap of this week.....
Math- Adding and subtracting 10s and 100s from 3-digit numbers.
Reading- Folktales and Fables and being able to retell their story elements: Beginning, Middle, End, Characters, Moral/Lesson, and key events in the story.
Phonics- Bossy R-controlled Vowels
Grammar- Adjectives and Adverbs
Content- The life and accomplishments of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Writing- We wrote about our own dreams as well as began writing about our favorite seasons.
Here is a recap of this week.....
Math- Adding and subtracting 10s and 100s from 3-digit numbers.
Reading- Folktales and Fables and being able to retell their story elements: Beginning, Middle, End, Characters, Moral/Lesson, and key events in the story.
Phonics- Bossy R-controlled Vowels
Grammar- Adjectives and Adverbs
Content- The life and accomplishments of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Writing- We wrote about our own dreams as well as began writing about our favorite seasons.
Week of 1/13
Boosterthon here we come! This Thursday will be our Boosterthon fun run and a huge THANK YOU for all of your support as we raise money for additional teaching materials and playground shade structures for next year. This will guarantee better learning and safer play conditions for your students' futures!
Here are some IMPORTANT DATES to mark your calendars for....
-Thursday is the BOOSTERTHON Funrun. Please encourage your kids to wear their GLOW BRACELETS they earned from giving and appropriate running shoes.
-January 16th- KSE Sparkles Skate Night
January 20th- MLK Day (No School)
February 9th- Father/Daughter Sweetheart Skate (any male or female family adult are welcome) https://www.cognitoforms.com/KSEPTA1/_2020SweetheartSkate
-February 12th- Cobb Energy Center Ballet: The Swan Princess Field Trip
-March 19th- STEAM Night at 6:30-8:00pm at the K-2 Campus
Here is a glimpse at our week:
Math- We are adding three or four 2-digit numbers. Please watch the video below as a great resource for practicing this standard at home.
Reading- We are learning about the differences and specific characteristics of folktales and fables this week. We will be reading a variety of folktales and fables and determining what makes them classified as one of these genres. Below you will find a great resource that describes the key differences between the two genres.
Grammar- Using verbs when speaking and writing.
Phonics- Magic "e" plus "r" rule
Writing- We are beginning opinion writing this week. We will talk about the differences between facts and opinions and how we back up those opinions with reasons why we believe in our opinion.
Content- We will learn about Martin Luther King Jr. as a Georgia Hero and his contributions to our country.
Here are some IMPORTANT DATES to mark your calendars for....
-Thursday is the BOOSTERTHON Funrun. Please encourage your kids to wear their GLOW BRACELETS they earned from giving and appropriate running shoes.
-January 16th- KSE Sparkles Skate Night
January 20th- MLK Day (No School)
February 9th- Father/Daughter Sweetheart Skate (any male or female family adult are welcome) https://www.cognitoforms.com/KSEPTA1/_2020SweetheartSkate
-February 12th- Cobb Energy Center Ballet: The Swan Princess Field Trip
-March 19th- STEAM Night at 6:30-8:00pm at the K-2 Campus
Here is a glimpse at our week:
Math- We are adding three or four 2-digit numbers. Please watch the video below as a great resource for practicing this standard at home.
Reading- We are learning about the differences and specific characteristics of folktales and fables this week. We will be reading a variety of folktales and fables and determining what makes them classified as one of these genres. Below you will find a great resource that describes the key differences between the two genres.
Grammar- Using verbs when speaking and writing.
Phonics- Magic "e" plus "r" rule
Writing- We are beginning opinion writing this week. We will talk about the differences between facts and opinions and how we back up those opinions with reasons why we believe in our opinion.
Content- We will learn about Martin Luther King Jr. as a Georgia Hero and his contributions to our country.
Recap of Week of 1/6
Here is what we did last week....
Math: We talked about telling time to the nearest five minutes. We learned about the hour hand and minute hand properties.
Reading: We reviewed asking and answering questions for fictions texts. We focused on asking questions about key details, asking questions about what is still unclear, and asking questions about what we still would like to know after reading the text. Please practice asking these who, what, when, where, why, and how questions with your students as they read to check for comprehension.
Writing: We created 2020 New Year's Resolutions of what we would like to do, learn, and try this year.
Grammar: We reviewed common and proper nouns and what are the rules for getting a capital letter.
Phonics- Cry Baby "Y"- the rules for when "Y" makes an a long "i" or an "e" sound.
Content- We participated in our science fair class project. As an into to our dental health unit in February, we focused on how eggs can absorb the coloring from the liquids they were placed in and what caused that to happen.
Math: We talked about telling time to the nearest five minutes. We learned about the hour hand and minute hand properties.
Reading: We reviewed asking and answering questions for fictions texts. We focused on asking questions about key details, asking questions about what is still unclear, and asking questions about what we still would like to know after reading the text. Please practice asking these who, what, when, where, why, and how questions with your students as they read to check for comprehension.
Writing: We created 2020 New Year's Resolutions of what we would like to do, learn, and try this year.
Grammar: We reviewed common and proper nouns and what are the rules for getting a capital letter.
Phonics- Cry Baby "Y"- the rules for when "Y" makes an a long "i" or an "e" sound.
Content- We participated in our science fair class project. As an into to our dental health unit in February, we focused on how eggs can absorb the coloring from the liquids they were placed in and what caused that to happen.
Week of 12/16-12/20
Greeting Parents! We are almost to Holiday Break! Just 5 days to go....
A few things to remind you of:
-This Friday is PAJAMA DAY- Bring $1 to support our Jr. Beta Club's clothing drive and you can wear your PJ's to school!
- Friday is also our Holiday Party from 9-10am. Thank you for those of you who are volunteering your time to help with that!
- I will be sending home a Holiday Review Packet. This is OPTIONAL, however it will be worth a Treasure Box visit if returned completed.
- If you would like to volunteer for our STEAM NIGHT, a volunteer form is being sent home to join the fun! Please consider it if your line of work is in the science, math, technology, engineering, or art fields.
- THURSDAY and FRIDAY are early release days!
Here is a glimpse at our week....
In the midst of holiday fun activities and assessments, we are learning about:
Math- Reviewing measurement, estimation, and word problems. (Make sure to practice those math strategies over the break, we are going to hit 3-digit addition and subtraction hard when we get back).
Reading- We are researching and collecting facts on for our sled dog writing
Writing- We are wrapping up our informational booklet on sled dogs
Grammar- Prefixes, suffixes, and root words
Content- Stars and their attributes: size, life span, color, what they are made of, etc.
Phonics- The different sounds "Y" makes
A few things to remind you of:
-This Friday is PAJAMA DAY- Bring $1 to support our Jr. Beta Club's clothing drive and you can wear your PJ's to school!
- Friday is also our Holiday Party from 9-10am. Thank you for those of you who are volunteering your time to help with that!
- I will be sending home a Holiday Review Packet. This is OPTIONAL, however it will be worth a Treasure Box visit if returned completed.
- If you would like to volunteer for our STEAM NIGHT, a volunteer form is being sent home to join the fun! Please consider it if your line of work is in the science, math, technology, engineering, or art fields.
- THURSDAY and FRIDAY are early release days!
Here is a glimpse at our week....
In the midst of holiday fun activities and assessments, we are learning about:
Math- Reviewing measurement, estimation, and word problems. (Make sure to practice those math strategies over the break, we are going to hit 3-digit addition and subtraction hard when we get back).
Reading- We are researching and collecting facts on for our sled dog writing
Writing- We are wrapping up our informational booklet on sled dogs
Grammar- Prefixes, suffixes, and root words
Content- Stars and their attributes: size, life span, color, what they are made of, etc.
Phonics- The different sounds "Y" makes
Week of 12/9-12/13
As the holiday season is packed with fun and a whirlwind of activity, we are in full gear here at school. We are wrapping up the pre-holiday weeks with some fun content, sled dog mania, and a holiday party to send us off next week. Our holiday party is NEXT Friday from 9-10am. You can sign up to volunteer on the parent sign-up our awesome room parents sent out!
Here is what we are learning this week....
Math- Measurement estimation, measuring length, and solving measurement word problems using inches, yards,feet, centimeters, and meters.
Reading- We are wrapping up asking and answering questions using non-fiction texts.
Grammar- Prefixes and suffixes and how they change the meaning of root words.
Phonics- The different vowels of "y"
Content- Stars: attributes, changes of size and color, and why the sun is so big for us, but is only medium compared to the rest of the stars in the universe.
Here is what we are learning this week....
Math- Measurement estimation, measuring length, and solving measurement word problems using inches, yards,feet, centimeters, and meters.
Reading- We are wrapping up asking and answering questions using non-fiction texts.
Grammar- Prefixes and suffixes and how they change the meaning of root words.
Phonics- The different vowels of "y"
Content- Stars: attributes, changes of size and color, and why the sun is so big for us, but is only medium compared to the rest of the stars in the universe.
Week of 12/2
I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving break spent with loved ones! We are down to crunch time now, as we have only 3 school week left until 2020! Hard to believe, right?!? This week is super fun as we dive into learning about sled dogs and even Skype with a park ranger who works with the sled teams in Denali National Park in Alaska!
Important Events to Remember:
Holiday Party- 12/20 from 9:00-10:00am. This will be for students and parent volunteers only. If you would like to join us, please sign up on the link that our lovely room parents sent out!
Science Fair is coming up January 11th. It is OPTIONAL for 2nd graders to enter, but encouraged! It is a great thing for your student to make scientific inquires and watch in amazement as they discover their conclusion!
Here is what we learned.....
Math- We worked on a combination of two-step word problems within 20, measurement and learning to estimate length to the nearest inch or centimeter. We even started using measurement in our word problems as well.
Reading- We began asking and answering questions using non-fiction texts. We talked about how good readers ask question before, during, and after they read. Good readers also go back in the text and find their answers to their questions. We discussed the difference between "thin" easy to answer/ yes or no questions, verses asking "thick" questions that you must go back and use your text on.
Grammar- Possessive nouns
Phonics- The three sounds of "ed"- "t", "d" and "id"
Content- Pushes and Pulls: how force is used to create motion, this motion is either a push or pull. We also talk about how friction causes objects to slow down, while curves, angles, and obstacles can cause an object to change position.
Writing- Informational text on sled dogs
Week 11/18-11/22 REcap
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This week was mostly review with some new content thrown in the mix.
Math- We reviewed our strategies but included expanded form with regrouping and decomposing. I'm attaching a video showing you how to break that down with addition and subtraction. This is a 3-digit video, however we are only doing 2-digits right now. Reading- We wrapped up Author's Purpose: What is the author's main point for writing? We discuss three main reasons why author's write non-fiction: To inform, to persuade, or to entertain. We also talk about the importance of supporting our main topics with good reasons. Phonics- We are finished up Soft C and G and Hard C and G Grammar- We finished by contractions and jumped into possessive nouns. Writing- We are finishing up our How-To informational writing and took a quick detour to write about what we are thankful for, for our readers theater. Watch the "Exact Instructions" if you would like a good laugh and some insight to how to make your student's writing more informational. :) In addition, we had a fun Cranberry Day Friday and learned all about the harvesting, importance of, and relevance of cranberries as we celebrate Thanksgiving. We got to do some float test, collect some data, and taste test some cranberry products! |
Week of 11/11-11/15
This week is a chilly one! Don't worry the heat is cranked up and we are ready to rock and roll in Cottage 2!
Here are some important upcoming events:
- Jr. Beta Club is raising supplies for an animal shelter: pet toys, blankets, etc. There will be a bin at the front of the building to put the supplies in, thanks for your support!
-November 21st is THANKSGIVING READERS THEATER. We will start our reading at 8am and have light refreshments afterwards. I hope you can join us!
-The KSE Science Fair will be in January, please see below...
Here are some important upcoming events:
- Jr. Beta Club is raising supplies for an animal shelter: pet toys, blankets, etc. There will be a bin at the front of the building to put the supplies in, thanks for your support!
-November 21st is THANKSGIVING READERS THEATER. We will start our reading at 8am and have light refreshments afterwards. I hope you can join us!
-The KSE Science Fair will be in January, please see below...
Here is a glimpse of our week...
Math- We are regrouping and decomposing with Base 10 and starting to learn the expanded form strategy. If you would like some additional resources to help at home, please let me know. I've posted some videos below to help.
Reading- We are starting Author's Purpose. We are learning how to decipher what the author wants us to know, how the author feels in their writing, and determining if they are trying to persuade, entertain, or inform us.
Content: We are introducing Mary Musgrove and Chief Tommochichi and their involvement in the first settlement of Georgia. If you would like access to our online Social Studies Weekly I will be emailing the steps separately to parents. This is a great resource for social studies!
Phonics- Hard and Soft C and G rules. "Wa" words as well: watch, walnut, etc.
Grammar- Contractions: We did contraction surgery today and they are coming home with their left contraction words to practice! This is a great little baggie of contraction words and apostrophe bandaids to take apart the words and put them back together. This would be a great thing to practice with your student!
Writing- We are revising and editing our writing and beginning our How-To writing. This is writing in which steps are broken down to explain in detail how to do something. We are beginning with How-to make a bowl of cereal and may even get to have a sample. ;)
Math- We are regrouping and decomposing with Base 10 and starting to learn the expanded form strategy. If you would like some additional resources to help at home, please let me know. I've posted some videos below to help.
Reading- We are starting Author's Purpose. We are learning how to decipher what the author wants us to know, how the author feels in their writing, and determining if they are trying to persuade, entertain, or inform us.
Content: We are introducing Mary Musgrove and Chief Tommochichi and their involvement in the first settlement of Georgia. If you would like access to our online Social Studies Weekly I will be emailing the steps separately to parents. This is a great resource for social studies!
Phonics- Hard and Soft C and G rules. "Wa" words as well: watch, walnut, etc.
Grammar- Contractions: We did contraction surgery today and they are coming home with their left contraction words to practice! This is a great little baggie of contraction words and apostrophe bandaids to take apart the words and put them back together. This would be a great thing to practice with your student!
Writing- We are revising and editing our writing and beginning our How-To writing. This is writing in which steps are broken down to explain in detail how to do something. We are beginning with How-to make a bowl of cereal and may even get to have a sample. ;)
Week of 11/4-11/8
We had a great time last Friday carving pumpkins and turning them into planters. Stop by Cottage 2 to see our soon to be pumpkin sprouts (fingers crossed!). Thank you for all of you that came to our PTA performance Monday night, the students did a magnificent job and we even had two of our class members' writing featured!
Important Upcoming Events:
November 21st- We will have a Thanksgiving Readers Theater at 8:00am. All parents and family are welcome to our showcase.
Important Upcoming Events:
November 21st- We will have a Thanksgiving Readers Theater at 8:00am. All parents and family are welcome to our showcase.
A glimpse of our week......
Math- We are still working on addition and subtraction strategies within 100. This week our new strategy is hundreds chart using Base 10 blocks.
*** If you missed math night and need instruction on our strategy please send me an email and I will be happy to send you additional information***
Reading- We are still working on making connections in non-fiction texts: compare/contrast, cause and effect, steps in a procedure or experiment.
Math- We are still working on addition and subtraction strategies within 100. This week our new strategy is hundreds chart using Base 10 blocks.
*** If you missed math night and need instruction on our strategy please send me an email and I will be happy to send you additional information***
Reading- We are still working on making connections in non-fiction texts: compare/contrast, cause and effect, steps in a procedure or experiment.
Grammar- We will assess Reflexive Pronouns
Phonics- We are continuing syllable rules with Rabbit and Reptile rules https://youtu.be/sceROz9BbYU
Content- We finished up our Health unit on drug and tobacco awareness, and the differences between good and bad medicines. We are beginning our new GA Historical Figure this week: James Ogelthorpe, and the first British settlement of Georgia.
Phonics- We are continuing syllable rules with Rabbit and Reptile rules https://youtu.be/sceROz9BbYU
Content- We finished up our Health unit on drug and tobacco awareness, and the differences between good and bad medicines. We are beginning our new GA Historical Figure this week: James Ogelthorpe, and the first British settlement of Georgia.
Catching up from Weeks 10/21 and 10/28
Here is an overview of everything we have been up to these last few week...
Math- We have begun adding and subtracting within 100 using place value strategies of: Hundreds Chart and Number Line.
***If you missed Math Parent Night and would like the additional resources presented that night please email me [email protected]***
Reading- We have completed our poetry unit in which we identified alliteration, repeated words and phrases, rhythm, and rhyme within poems. We have also begun making connections within non-fiction texts: compare/ contrast, cause/effect, and steps in a procedure or experiment.
Writing: We are focusing on Pumpkin Life Cycle Informational Writing. We have discussed how to have an interesting introduction in introducing the topic, how to organize our facts in the middle, and conclude with a summary of the topic.
Phonics: Syllable Dictation- The Reptile and Rabbit Rules youtu.be/sceROz9BbYU
Grammar: We have gone over pronouns and how they take the place of a noun. We have also introduced reflexive pronouns and how they refer to "self" like looking in the mirror (ourselves, myself, himself, herself, etc.)
Content: We have learned all about the Native Americans native to Georgia, The Creek and Cherokee tribes. We have learned about their ways of life, how they incorporated natural resources, and how our lives are similar and different to theirs.
Math- We have begun adding and subtracting within 100 using place value strategies of: Hundreds Chart and Number Line.
***If you missed Math Parent Night and would like the additional resources presented that night please email me [email protected]***
Reading- We have completed our poetry unit in which we identified alliteration, repeated words and phrases, rhythm, and rhyme within poems. We have also begun making connections within non-fiction texts: compare/ contrast, cause/effect, and steps in a procedure or experiment.
Writing: We are focusing on Pumpkin Life Cycle Informational Writing. We have discussed how to have an interesting introduction in introducing the topic, how to organize our facts in the middle, and conclude with a summary of the topic.
Phonics: Syllable Dictation- The Reptile and Rabbit Rules youtu.be/sceROz9BbYU
Grammar: We have gone over pronouns and how they take the place of a noun. We have also introduced reflexive pronouns and how they refer to "self" like looking in the mirror (ourselves, myself, himself, herself, etc.)
Content: We have learned all about the Native Americans native to Georgia, The Creek and Cherokee tribes. We have learned about their ways of life, how they incorporated natural resources, and how our lives are similar and different to theirs.
Week of 10/14-10/18
Hello parents! Thank you all for taking the time out of your schedules to come meet with me! I love getting to chat with parents each year and find it so helpful to be on the same page with you all. We are a team and I am grateful to work alongside each family this year.
Upcoming Events
-October 22nd- 2nd grade Math Parent Night @ 6:30pm
-October 24th- In-house field trip: Cherokee Native Americans
-October 31st- Pumpkin Day- I am in need of 4 pumpkins. Please sign-up here https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090D48AEAA29A0F49-pumpkin
- November 4th- 2nd Grade PTA Performance at Life Church at 6:30pm
-November 9th- International Day
Please join us for a day of celebrating several cultures through food, clothing, music, clothing, and fun activities. International Day will take place on November 9th from 1-3 PM at the K-2 campus. This is a family fun event. Parents must accompany students throughout the day. We look forward to seeing you there😊 *Please feel free to dress in your native attire.
Last Week: Apologies for not blog posting...last week was majority assessments from the quarter but we did learn the following new material...
Content- Irreversible and Reversible changes in matter (reversible change example: Ice melting, then turning back to ice; irreversible change: ripping a piece of paper that can not go back together again)
Grammar- Context Clues: using our text to find the meaning of unknown words.
This Week:
Writing- Informational pre-write and introduction to informational text features and topics
Phonics- FLOSS rule- What words get a double consonant at the end?
Math- Review of place value strategies and facts within 20.
Content- Introduction into the lives the of Creek and Cherokee Native Americans and Sequoya
Reading- Poetry: Identifying rhythm, rhyme, alliteration, and repeated words within poetry
Upcoming Events
-October 22nd- 2nd grade Math Parent Night @ 6:30pm
-October 24th- In-house field trip: Cherokee Native Americans
-October 31st- Pumpkin Day- I am in need of 4 pumpkins. Please sign-up here https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090D48AEAA29A0F49-pumpkin
- November 4th- 2nd Grade PTA Performance at Life Church at 6:30pm
-November 9th- International Day
Please join us for a day of celebrating several cultures through food, clothing, music, clothing, and fun activities. International Day will take place on November 9th from 1-3 PM at the K-2 campus. This is a family fun event. Parents must accompany students throughout the day. We look forward to seeing you there😊 *Please feel free to dress in your native attire.
Last Week: Apologies for not blog posting...last week was majority assessments from the quarter but we did learn the following new material...
Content- Irreversible and Reversible changes in matter (reversible change example: Ice melting, then turning back to ice; irreversible change: ripping a piece of paper that can not go back together again)
Grammar- Context Clues: using our text to find the meaning of unknown words.
This Week:
Writing- Informational pre-write and introduction to informational text features and topics
Phonics- FLOSS rule- What words get a double consonant at the end?
Math- Review of place value strategies and facts within 20.
Content- Introduction into the lives the of Creek and Cherokee Native Americans and Sequoya
Reading- Poetry: Identifying rhythm, rhyme, alliteration, and repeated words within poetry
Week of 9/30-10/4
I hope you and your family were able to enjoy Fall Break! We have several events coming up soon!
Upcoming Events:
-This Saturday is the PTA's FALL FESTIVAL from 2-5pm at the K-2 campus . Come for lots of family fun!
-Conference Week/Early Release Week- October 14th-18th
- Pumpkin Day for Ms. Poolos' Class on October 31st. (More information to come)
- In house field trip for Cherokee Native American Education October 24th (More information to come)
International Day at KSE
November 9th from 1pm-3pm at the K-2 campus
Everyone is invited!!!
Lots of great music, artifacts, games, factual information, clothing, and food!
November 4th- 2nd grade PTA Performance at Life Church
Here is a glimpse at our week:
Math- We are introducing money this week and how to count up our coins. Please make sure to practice money at home, as we will begin money word problems next week. It is extremely important that students know their coin names, as well as the value of each coin. (see picture below)
Reading- We are reviewing our reading skills from this quarter: Asking and answering questions, story structure (characters, setting, beginning, middle, end, problem, and solution), how illustrations help describe and give meaning to a text, and how character's have challenges and responses during a story.
Grammar- Collective nouns (bunch of grapes, dozen of eggs, pride of lions, etc.)
Writing- We are adding feelings and detail to our writing, as well as editing our best pieces getting ready to publish them next week.
Content- Matter: reversible verses irreversible changes in solids, liquids, and gases
Phonics- the FLOSS rule for one syllable words with a short vowel sound ending in f,l,s and sometimes z, get a double letter at the end.
Upcoming Events:
-This Saturday is the PTA's FALL FESTIVAL from 2-5pm at the K-2 campus . Come for lots of family fun!
-Conference Week/Early Release Week- October 14th-18th
- Pumpkin Day for Ms. Poolos' Class on October 31st. (More information to come)
- In house field trip for Cherokee Native American Education October 24th (More information to come)
International Day at KSE
November 9th from 1pm-3pm at the K-2 campus
Everyone is invited!!!
Lots of great music, artifacts, games, factual information, clothing, and food!
November 4th- 2nd grade PTA Performance at Life Church
Here is a glimpse at our week:
Math- We are introducing money this week and how to count up our coins. Please make sure to practice money at home, as we will begin money word problems next week. It is extremely important that students know their coin names, as well as the value of each coin. (see picture below)
Reading- We are reviewing our reading skills from this quarter: Asking and answering questions, story structure (characters, setting, beginning, middle, end, problem, and solution), how illustrations help describe and give meaning to a text, and how character's have challenges and responses during a story.
Grammar- Collective nouns (bunch of grapes, dozen of eggs, pride of lions, etc.)
Writing- We are adding feelings and detail to our writing, as well as editing our best pieces getting ready to publish them next week.
Content- Matter: reversible verses irreversible changes in solids, liquids, and gases
Phonics- the FLOSS rule for one syllable words with a short vowel sound ending in f,l,s and sometimes z, get a double letter at the end.
Week of 9/16-9/20
Hope you are all having a fabulous week! We ended last week with some awesome GA regions cookie decorating and enjoyed seeing the change in matter with corn kernels transforming to popcorn today. Needless to say we are having fun while learning.
Here are some important reminders:
Tuesday, September 17th- KSE Braves Night
Friday, September 20th- Picture Day (Individual for yearbook/for ordering)
September 23rd-27th: Fall Break
October 6th-2pm-5pm: Fall Festival
November 9th (Saturday) - International Day from 1-3pm
The new October Specials Rotation is below.....
Key: A- PE, B-STEM, C- ART, D-MUSIC
Here are some important reminders:
Tuesday, September 17th- KSE Braves Night
Friday, September 20th- Picture Day (Individual for yearbook/for ordering)
September 23rd-27th: Fall Break
October 6th-2pm-5pm: Fall Festival
November 9th (Saturday) - International Day from 1-3pm
The new October Specials Rotation is below.....
Key: A- PE, B-STEM, C- ART, D-MUSIC
Here is a glimpse of our week:
Math- We are continuing fact fluency within 20 and beginning word problems within 20. I will put more resources for this under the "Parent Resources" tab
Reading- We are working on identifying events in a story, the challenges/ problems the character faces, and how the character responds or changes throughout the story
Writing- We are working on adding more exciting words to our story and substituting boring words like "went", "said", or basic emotions.
Phonics- We are focusing on "r" controlled vowels: "ar", "er", and "or"
Grammar- Irregular Plural Nouns patterns "o"---"oes" or "os" (potato--potatoes) and "fe" or "f" ---"ves" ( knife---knives)
Math- We are continuing fact fluency within 20 and beginning word problems within 20. I will put more resources for this under the "Parent Resources" tab
Reading- We are working on identifying events in a story, the challenges/ problems the character faces, and how the character responds or changes throughout the story
Writing- We are working on adding more exciting words to our story and substituting boring words like "went", "said", or basic emotions.
Phonics- We are focusing on "r" controlled vowels: "ar", "er", and "or"
Grammar- Irregular Plural Nouns patterns "o"---"oes" or "os" (potato--potatoes) and "fe" or "f" ---"ves" ( knife---knives)
Week of 9/9-9/13
Hello Parents and welcome to our class blog!
Every week I will post updates on our learning and important reminders of what is going on in 2nd grade and KSE at large.
Here are IMPORTANT DATES and REMINDERS:
Progress Reports go home THIS Friday, September 13th
Tuesday, September 17th- KSE Braves Night
Friday, September 20th- Picture Day (Individual for yearbook/for ordering)
September 23rd-27th: Fall Break
Oct 06, 2019 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM- Fall Festival
Here is a summary of all we have covered since school started, including this week:
Math- Bar graphs and pictographs, Place Value: writing numbers in standard form, written form, expanded form, place value form, and Base 10, Skip Counting by 2s, 5s, 10s, and 100s.
Reading- Asking and answering questions, illustrations and their meanings, story elements (beginning, middle, end, problem, solution, characters, and setting), and taking care of our books.
Content- GA Regions (Appalachian Plateau, Blue Ridge, Ridge and Valley, Piedmont, and Coastal Plains), GA Rivers (Chatahoochee, Savannah, and Flint Rivers), Rules and Laws (who are our law makers and where do they live, what is the difference between a rule and a law?)
Phonics- Soft "C" and Hard "C", "S" Blends (Sm, sn, sp, st, ect.), "L" Blends (pl, sl, gl, cl, bl, etc.), and Final Blends and Welds (-onk, -unk, -ing, -ank, -ung, -ang, -ink)
Writing- We are working on writing personal narratives that have characters, dialogue, beginning, middle, end, and editing and revising.
Grammar- Proper Nouns, Plural Nouns, and Irregular Plural nouns ("f"-"ves", "-ch, -sh,-s, -z, -x--"es", "consonant + y" to "ies" and "vowel+y" gets just an "s")
If you have any questions about our curriculum or what we have learned so far, please let me know. Have a great week!
Every week I will post updates on our learning and important reminders of what is going on in 2nd grade and KSE at large.
Here are IMPORTANT DATES and REMINDERS:
Progress Reports go home THIS Friday, September 13th
Tuesday, September 17th- KSE Braves Night
Friday, September 20th- Picture Day (Individual for yearbook/for ordering)
September 23rd-27th: Fall Break
Oct 06, 2019 from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM- Fall Festival
Here is a summary of all we have covered since school started, including this week:
Math- Bar graphs and pictographs, Place Value: writing numbers in standard form, written form, expanded form, place value form, and Base 10, Skip Counting by 2s, 5s, 10s, and 100s.
Reading- Asking and answering questions, illustrations and their meanings, story elements (beginning, middle, end, problem, solution, characters, and setting), and taking care of our books.
Content- GA Regions (Appalachian Plateau, Blue Ridge, Ridge and Valley, Piedmont, and Coastal Plains), GA Rivers (Chatahoochee, Savannah, and Flint Rivers), Rules and Laws (who are our law makers and where do they live, what is the difference between a rule and a law?)
Phonics- Soft "C" and Hard "C", "S" Blends (Sm, sn, sp, st, ect.), "L" Blends (pl, sl, gl, cl, bl, etc.), and Final Blends and Welds (-onk, -unk, -ing, -ank, -ung, -ang, -ink)
Writing- We are working on writing personal narratives that have characters, dialogue, beginning, middle, end, and editing and revising.
Grammar- Proper Nouns, Plural Nouns, and Irregular Plural nouns ("f"-"ves", "-ch, -sh,-s, -z, -x--"es", "consonant + y" to "ies" and "vowel+y" gets just an "s")
If you have any questions about our curriculum or what we have learned so far, please let me know. Have a great week!