We have finished our units! YEAH! We took our geometry unit assessment last week. Today we are completing the end of year benchmark assessment.
In the coming instructional days we will be re-visiting some concepts from earlier in the year that will be helpful for second grade:
1. Addition and Subtraction story problems (plan, solve, explain our thinking)
2. Time
3. +10/-10 from a number mentally
We are also learning to identify, count, and add coins. This is a skill second grade teachers request we introduce so they have some foundation next year. This happens to fit in well with out Social Studies unit of economics so the two subjects meld nicely and students can see a real world application of the skills!
If time allows, there are some other "Step Up to Second Grade" lessons which address these skills:
-Even/Odd Numbers
-Using arrays to find totals
-Adding 2-digit numbers
-Subtracting 1-digit numbers from 2-digit numbers
-Tell time to the 5 minutes
-Place value using hundreds, tens, ones
Look for some summer math tips for home before the school year is out!
Monday, May 7, 2018
Writing Forecast
12.5 days left and we are hustling in the classroom :0) Here's what we will have going on in the remaining days in WRITING:
1. Students finishing their google presentations. They will present these to the class. If you child logs into their google account, you should be able to view these at home when they are finished.
2. Compliment books: This is something I create each year for my class. It's a compilation of comments/compliments from classmates to each other. Each child will have their own page in the book with a list of compliments (anonymously) from friends. In addition to this being a lovely community building activity and a keepsake for years to come, it helps further solidify the following first grade skills:
-revising is to alter something already written, in order to make their writing stronger
-revising is a naturally occurring part of the writing process
-a variety of craft techniques to emphasize feelings and actions
-adjectives are describers - adjectives describe or modify nouns or other adjectives
3. Final unit of the year is "From Scenes to Series" Essential Questions:
-How are characters developed across a series?
1. Students finishing their google presentations. They will present these to the class. If you child logs into their google account, you should be able to view these at home when they are finished.
2. Compliment books: This is something I create each year for my class. It's a compilation of comments/compliments from classmates to each other. Each child will have their own page in the book with a list of compliments (anonymously) from friends. In addition to this being a lovely community building activity and a keepsake for years to come, it helps further solidify the following first grade skills:
-revising is to alter something already written, in order to make their writing stronger
-revising is a naturally occurring part of the writing process
-a variety of craft techniques to emphasize feelings and actions
-adjectives are describers - adjectives describe or modify nouns or other adjectives
3. Final unit of the year is "From Scenes to Series" Essential Questions:
-How are characters developed across a series?
-What makes an engaging realistic fiction book?
Stay tuned for summer writing tips :0) !!!!!!!!
Dates
May 7-11 - Teacher Appreciation Week
May 7,8 - 4th Gr MAP Testing
May 8 - Menchie's Fundraiser 4-9pm
May 9 - School Nurse Appreciation Day
May 9 - 5th Gr MAP Testing
May 9 - 4th Gr Field Trip
May 9 - Board of Education Meeting @CMS 7pm
May 10 - 4th Gr MAP Testing
May 10 - 1st Gr Field Trip
May 11 - School Supply Donation Permission Form DUE
May 11 - Student Library Books DUE
May 14 - School Supply Donation BEGINS (3rd Gr Service Project)
May 15 - 3rd Gr Field Trip
May 17 - Honors Orchestra Field Trip (9:30-11:30 am)
May 22 - 5th Gr Celebration in the Gym at 3pm
May 23 - School Supply Donation ENDS (3rd Gr Service Project)
May 24 - Last Day to Pick Up Medication from our Clinic
May 24 - Last Day / 1/2 Day / Spirit Day (Dismissal at 1pm)
May 29 - 3rd Trimester Progress Reports Accessible Online
ABCDE Letter Days for the WEEK
(Mon = E) (Tues = A) (Wed = B) (Thurs = C) (Fri = D)
May 7,8 - 4th Gr MAP Testing
May 8 - Menchie's Fundraiser 4-9pm
May 9 - School Nurse Appreciation Day
May 9 - 5th Gr MAP Testing
May 9 - 4th Gr Field Trip
May 9 - Board of Education Meeting @CMS 7pm
May 10 - 4th Gr MAP Testing
May 10 - 1st Gr Field Trip
May 11 - School Supply Donation Permission Form DUE
May 11 - Student Library Books DUE
May 14 - School Supply Donation BEGINS (3rd Gr Service Project)
May 15 - 3rd Gr Field Trip
May 17 - Honors Orchestra Field Trip (9:30-11:30 am)
May 22 - 5th Gr Celebration in the Gym at 3pm
May 23 - School Supply Donation ENDS (3rd Gr Service Project)
May 24 - Last Day to Pick Up Medication from our Clinic
May 24 - Last Day / 1/2 Day / Spirit Day (Dismissal at 1pm)
May 29 - 3rd Trimester Progress Reports Accessible Online
ABCDE Letter Days for the WEEK
(Mon = E) (Tues = A) (Wed = B) (Thurs = C) (Fri = D)
Monday, April 30, 2018
Dates
April 30 to May 4 - Last Week for Checking Out Library Books
May 3 - Kindergarten Field Trip
May 3 -BOGO Book Fair 4-5pm
May 4 - 4th Gr Field Trip
May 4 - BOGO Book Fair 4-5pm
May 4 - Last day students may charge meals - Parent Letter
May 5 - Rummage Sale 8-11am More Info
May 7,8 - 4th Gr MAP Testing
May 8 - 5th Gr MAP Testing
May 8 - Menchie's Fundraiser 4-9pm
May 9 - 4th Gr Field Trip
May 9 - Board of Education Meeting @CMS 7pm
May 10 - 4th Gr MAP Testing
May 10 - 1st Gr Field Trip
May 11 - PTO Friends & Family Breakfast (8 am)
May 11 - Student Library Books DUE
May 15 - 3rd Gr Field Trip
May 17 - Honors Orchestra Field Trip (9:30-11:30 am)
May 22 - 5th Gr Celebration in the Gym at 3pm
May 24 - Last Day / 1/2 Day / Spirit Day (Dismissal at 1pm)
ABCDE Letter Days for the WEEK
(Mon = E) (Tues = A) (Wed = B) (Thurs = C) (Fri = D)
May 3 - Kindergarten Field Trip
May 3 -BOGO Book Fair 4-5pm
May 4 - 4th Gr Field Trip
May 4 - BOGO Book Fair 4-5pm
May 4 - Last day students may charge meals - Parent Letter
May 5 - Rummage Sale 8-11am More Info
May 7,8 - 4th Gr MAP Testing
May 8 - 5th Gr MAP Testing
May 8 - Menchie's Fundraiser 4-9pm
May 9 - 4th Gr Field Trip
May 9 - Board of Education Meeting @CMS 7pm
May 10 - 4th Gr MAP Testing
May 10 - 1st Gr Field Trip
May 11 - PTO Friends & Family Breakfast (8 am)
May 11 - Student Library Books DUE
May 15 - 3rd Gr Field Trip
May 17 - Honors Orchestra Field Trip (9:30-11:30 am)
May 22 - 5th Gr Celebration in the Gym at 3pm
May 24 - Last Day / 1/2 Day / Spirit Day (Dismissal at 1pm)
ABCDE Letter Days for the WEEK
(Mon = E) (Tues = A) (Wed = B) (Thurs = C) (Fri = D)
Tuesday, April 17, 2018
What We're Learning - Snack Size Update
It's so hard to believe there are only a few short weeks left of this school year! We continue to work hard on our learning goals, and there is A LOT to cover before our last day! Because there have not been a ton of changes since my last round of curriculum updates, here's a snapshot of our current learning:
Writing: Students finished up their book reviews and have chosen one to publish. This week students are recording their book reviews! Once they are all recorded, we will have a class viewing party! Watch the Instagram for your child's book review. Everyone is doing such a great job with these!
Tomorrow partners will be assigned for our upcoming non-fiction/research project. The students will work in partners to create a google presentation around a topic of their choice. Thursday and Friday during writing we will review how to look for facts in non-fiction books, how to decide what is important, and how to categorize and organize these facts. Mrs. Wagers is helping set up the templates for the project. This takes a few weeks and the kiddos always learn so much from each other. It's also great practice utilizing our technology.
Math: We continue to work on geometry concepts with 2-D and 3-D shapes. Students are learning to identify, describe attributes, compose and decompose shapes. Next week we will begin working on learning about fractions of a shape.
Reading: This week students are getting their reader's theater scripts. Not sure what reader's theater is? Check out this example:Reader's Theater Example Students will be learning their lines, learning how to take turns reading together, improve their fluency and expression, and create setting backdrops before they perform these for their classmates!
Science: I'm sure you've heard about the newest additions to our classroom this week! Students are studying the forest habitat including moss, a tree seedling, bess beetles, and pill bugs and a freshwater habitat including guppies, snails, and two types of aquatic plants. Students also planted their own seeds. They got to choose between: sunflower, kidney bean, pea plant, or pumpkin. We are watching our seeds grow. We are identifying similarities and differences between living organisms. Students are learning about the NEEDS of living organisms.
Writing: Students finished up their book reviews and have chosen one to publish. This week students are recording their book reviews! Once they are all recorded, we will have a class viewing party! Watch the Instagram for your child's book review. Everyone is doing such a great job with these!
Tomorrow partners will be assigned for our upcoming non-fiction/research project. The students will work in partners to create a google presentation around a topic of their choice. Thursday and Friday during writing we will review how to look for facts in non-fiction books, how to decide what is important, and how to categorize and organize these facts. Mrs. Wagers is helping set up the templates for the project. This takes a few weeks and the kiddos always learn so much from each other. It's also great practice utilizing our technology.
Math: We continue to work on geometry concepts with 2-D and 3-D shapes. Students are learning to identify, describe attributes, compose and decompose shapes. Next week we will begin working on learning about fractions of a shape.
Reading: This week students are getting their reader's theater scripts. Not sure what reader's theater is? Check out this example:Reader's Theater Example Students will be learning their lines, learning how to take turns reading together, improve their fluency and expression, and create setting backdrops before they perform these for their classmates!
Science: I'm sure you've heard about the newest additions to our classroom this week! Students are studying the forest habitat including moss, a tree seedling, bess beetles, and pill bugs and a freshwater habitat including guppies, snails, and two types of aquatic plants. Students also planted their own seeds. They got to choose between: sunflower, kidney bean, pea plant, or pumpkin. We are watching our seeds grow. We are identifying similarities and differences between living organisms. Students are learning about the NEEDS of living organisms.
Monday, April 16, 2018
Current/Upcoming Essential Questions
Writing:
Unit - Writing Book Reviews :
How can I share my opinion with others?
What can I learn from a review?
Unit - Writing Book Reviews :
How can I share my opinion with others?
What can I learn from a review?
Unit - Studying the Craft of Non-Fiction Mentor Authors:
What do writers learn from other writers?
How do writers of nonfiction engage their readers?
Math:
Unit - Geometry:
How do we describe shapes and objects?
How can geometric figures be constructed?
Reading:
Unit - Meeting Characters and Learning Lessons:
How do readers keep track of the events in a story?
How do partners share their reading adventures?
How do readers study the characters in books?
What important lessons can I learn from the character and their experiences?
How do readers share their opinions about books?
Unit - Non-Fiction Reading to Become Experts:
Why do readers read nonfiction?
How do readers use nonfiction text features?
How do readers decide what is important in a nonfiction text?
Science:
Unit - Organisms
How can you tell if something is living?
What do living things need in order to stay alive?
How are plants and animals alike and different?
Social Studies:
Unit - Producers and Consumers
How do producers and consumers help our community?
Why are goods and services important to our community?
Important Dates
April 15 - Leader in Me Parents Online Survey DUE
April 16-20 Abilities Awareness Week
April 16 - Project Parkway Mtg at South High (6:30-8pm)
April 17 - PTO Meeting at 7pm
April 18 - Hidden in Plain View at West Middle (6:30-8:30pm)
April 20 - Cardinal Baseball Ticket Orders DUE
April 20 - Earth Day
April 20 - PTO Kickball Event on Blacktop (5:30pm)
April 21 - Spring Beautification (8-11am)
April 21 - All-District Art Show @Queeny Park (10am-4pm)
April 22 - All-District Art Show @Queeny Park (12-4pm)
April 23,24,25 - 3rd Gr MAP Testing
April 25,26 - 5th Gr MAP Testing
April 25 - 2nd Gr Field Trip
April 27 - NO SCHOOL
May 3 - Kindergarten Field Trip
May 4 - 4th Gr Field Trip
May 4 - Last day students may charge meals - Parent Letter
May 5 - Rummage Sale 8-11am More Info
May 7,8 - 4th Gr MAP Testing
May 8 - 5th Gr MAP Testing
May 9 - 4th Gr Field Trip
May 10 - 4th Gr MAP Testing
May 10 - 1st Gr Field Trip
ABCDE Letter Days for the WEEK
(Mon = A) (Tues = B) (Wed = C) (Thurs = D) (Fri = E)
April 16-20 Abilities Awareness Week
April 16 - Project Parkway Mtg at South High (6:30-8pm)
April 17 - PTO Meeting at 7pm
April 18 - Hidden in Plain View at West Middle (6:30-8:30pm)
April 20 - Cardinal Baseball Ticket Orders DUE
April 20 - Earth Day
April 20 - PTO Kickball Event on Blacktop (5:30pm)
April 21 - Spring Beautification (8-11am)
April 21 - All-District Art Show @Queeny Park (10am-4pm)
April 22 - All-District Art Show @Queeny Park (12-4pm)
April 23,24,25 - 3rd Gr MAP Testing
April 25,26 - 5th Gr MAP Testing
April 25 - 2nd Gr Field Trip
April 27 - NO SCHOOL
May 3 - Kindergarten Field Trip
May 4 - 4th Gr Field Trip
May 4 - Last day students may charge meals - Parent Letter
May 5 - Rummage Sale 8-11am More Info
May 7,8 - 4th Gr MAP Testing
May 8 - 5th Gr MAP Testing
May 9 - 4th Gr Field Trip
May 10 - 4th Gr MAP Testing
May 10 - 1st Gr Field Trip
ABCDE Letter Days for the WEEK
(Mon = A) (Tues = B) (Wed = C) (Thurs = D) (Fri = E)
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