We had a wonderful week! On Monday, we had Maker Space. Our classroom was painted on Tuesday (if you were here at the party I hope you had a chance to check out the blue & gray walls!). We enjoyed a wonderful Grinch Day yesterday, and an amazing sing along & party today! Check out the pictures here. :)
We are on Winter Break starting tomorrow & school will resume on January 4.
What's Going to Be Happening in 2nd Grade in 2018!
- Math: When we come back from break we will be starting Unit 5. In Unit 5, we will talking about money, using open number lines to solve problems, and learning various strategies to solve number stories (word problems).
- Writing: This week we finished up our rough draft of our first informational writing piece. When we get back from break we will completing our rough draft, and talking about what nonfiction text features work best for each part of our writing.
- Reading: We will be practicing getting back into the routine of reading. Also, focus on our reading stamina.
- Word Study: Due to it being a shorted week when we return, we will not start a new spelling pattern.
- Social Studies: We will be finishing up our Colonial Unit during the first two weeks of January. Our big culmination even at the end of our unit is Colonial Day on January 12 from 8:00-10:30 am. When we get back from break, the students will be making a few objects to help prepare for Colonial Day. Below are some ways that you can help us prepare for our Colonial Day!
- Volunteer or Donate Items:
- If you would like to volunteer to come in and help for Colonial Day that would be AMAZING. We would love for at least 4 other adults to help run our different colonial stations (making butter, playing Colonial games, making corn meal dough, making a paper quilt square to make a class quilt, and making a silhouette picture). You can sign up to volunteer on the SignUp Genius (link below).
- There are some items that we need to make our Colonial Day a success. Please check out the SignUp Genius to see what items are needed.
- SignUp Genius Link
- Dress Up: We would love for students to dress up for Colonial Day. Below are some ideas of what your child could wear.
- Boys
- Loose white shirt or blouse (ruffles at neck and sleeves are great, but not necessary)
- Dark knickers (sweats pulled up to the knee will work)
- Vest (optional)
- Dark colored shoes—you may attach a foil covered buckle
- Long, plain socks
- Three-cornered hat—we’ll make this at school :)
- Girls
- Long dress or skirt, pale colors or small prints
- White socks or tights
- White blouse that covers elbows-peasant style is best
- Dark colored shoes
- White apron
- Mop cap—we’ll make this at school
- Math: When we come back from break we will be starting Unit 5. In Unit 5, we will talking about money, using open number lines to solve problems, and learning various strategies to solve number stories (word problems).
- Writing: This week we finished up our rough draft of our first informational writing piece. When we get back from break we will completing our rough draft, and talking about what nonfiction text features work best for each part of our writing.
- Reading: We will be practicing getting back into the routine of reading. Also, focus on our reading stamina.
- Word Study: Due to it being a shorted week when we return, we will not start a new spelling pattern.
- Social Studies: We will be finishing up our Colonial Unit during the first two weeks of January. Our big culmination even at the end of our unit is Colonial Day on January 12 from 8:00-10:30 am. When we get back from break, the students will be making a few objects to help prepare for Colonial Day. Below are some ways that you can help us prepare for our Colonial Day!
- Volunteer or Donate Items:
- If you would like to volunteer to come in and help for Colonial Day that would be AMAZING. We would love for at least 4 other adults to help run our different colonial stations (making butter, playing Colonial games, making corn meal dough, making a paper quilt square to make a class quilt, and making a silhouette picture). You can sign up to volunteer on the SignUp Genius (link below).
- There are some items that we need to make our Colonial Day a success. Please check out the SignUp Genius to see what items are needed.
- SignUp Genius Link
- Dress Up: We would love for students to dress up for Colonial Day. Below are some ideas of what your child could wear.
- Boys
- Loose white shirt or blouse (ruffles at neck and sleeves are great, but not necessary)
- Dark knickers (sweats pulled up to the knee will work)
- Vest (optional)
- Dark colored shoes—you may attach a foil covered buckle
- Long, plain socks
- Three-cornered hat—we’ll make this at school :)
- Girls
- Long dress or skirt, pale colors or small prints
- White socks or tights
- White blouse that covers elbows-peasant style is best
- Dark colored shoes
- White apron
- Mop cap—we’ll make this at school
Upcoming Dates
- December 22-January 3: No school due to Winter Break
- January 4: School Resumes
- January 12: Colonial Day
- January 15: No School - MLK Jr. Day
I hope that you have wonderful holidays and I look forward to seeing everyone in 2018!
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