2nd Grade News
Curriculum Information and Important Reminders
Curriculum Reminders
No School Week of November 23rd-November 27th- We hope that you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving and enjoy spending time with friends and family!
Math- Synthesizing in Problem Solving, Addition and Subtraction with Place Value
Reading- Making Inferences Using Non-Fiction Texts, Describe the Order of Ideas in a Text
Social Studies- Identify Sources that Provide Information About the Past, Identify Paul Revere as a Good Citizen, and Understand the Historical Significance of Independence Day
OLC: Spelling, Phonics, Handwriting- Spelling List Week 4, VCe (vowel, consonant, silent e) Pattern Words, -ake, -ine, and -ide Pattern Words
Writing- Possessive Pronoun Phrases, Review Adjectives, Drafting All About ____ Expository Pieces
Science- Sliding Movement
Stars of the Week!
Look for all Homework to Come Home Every Monday!
Spelling List-study the words
Math Word Problems- cut and glue problems into the math homework spiral and solve one each night
Guided Reading Response Journal and Book- Choose 2-3 responses each week to write in the journal.
***Please return the Math Homework spiral on Friday of each week. The guided reading folder and response journal should come to school every day.
Spelling List
Study the Spelling List
You can use the Spelling Activities sent home in the parent email the first week to study these words if you choose to. Please remember that it is important for the students to be able to apply the use of these words in their writing as well.
1. friend
2. school
3. house
4. mother
5. food
6. city
7. game *
8. late *
9. take *
10. mine *
11. nice *
12. ride *
Challenge List
1. translate
2. precise
Keyboarding Practice at Home
This is a great resource for them to use to help them become more proficient with their keyboarding skills.
Order Your Yearbooks Now!
Another school year has begun, and it is time to order your 2015-2016 Nichols yearbook. Yearbooks are a fun way to remember all those special memories that happen throughout the school year. The yearbook will be a hardcover book with lots of fun pictures of students, staff, and special events. The price for the yearbook will be $25.00. Below you will find the link to order a yearbook for your child, and there is no need to input a customer number. You will simply select the state, city and the school name to begin ordering. After purchasing you will receive an email notification confirming your purchase. Please save this for your records. Yearbooks will not be distributed until the end of the school year. Thank you for ordering a Nichols yearbook!
Important Dates and Upcoming Events
Starting the Week of September 28th we will begin having our PLC time every other Thursday morning from 8:00-8:50. This will be a more consistent schedule for everyone, and the kids will be working with the specials teachers during that time.
Thursday, November 19th- PTA Meeting
Friday, November 20th- Study Trip to the Frisco Heritage Museum
McClain, Dean, Flaig- 9:45-11:45
Allard and Grahm- 11:45-1:45
Monday, November 23rd-Friday, November 27th- No School-Thanksgiving Break
Thursday, December 3rd- 2nd Nine Weeks Progress Reports Go Home
Friday, December 4th- Good Morning Nichols
Science Vocabulary
Here are the definitions of words that we have been covering in science.
Movement: change in position
Force: what causes things to move
Position: where something is
Math Corner
We will be sending an email with two attachments:
-Review activities based on concepts missed the most on the CBA
-Parent Resource- 2nd Grade Addition and Subtraction Strategies
We hope that you find these resources useful as you use them at home.
Student Learning Hub
Do you want to know more about what your child is learning this year?
Here is a great video to show you how to use the Student Learning Hub at home!
Carpool Information
Snacks
Snack guidelines:
-One snack per day
-Needs to be a healthy snack
-Non-messy and does not require utensils
-Peanut/Tree Nut free until further notice from your child's teacher
-Water for drinks only
Thank you for your help with this!
Checked/Graded Work
Green Thursday Folders
Binders
Teacher Contact Information
Mrs. Jackie McClain- mcclainj@friscoisd.org 469-633-3950 x63967
Ms. Taylor Flaig- flaigt@friscoisd.org 469-633-3950 x63965
Mrs. Megan Allard- allardm@friscoisd.org 469-633-3950 x63964
Ms. Kristen Graham- grahamk@friscoisd.org 469-633-3950 x63963