Mrs. King's 2nd Grade Class
February 8, 2019
Study Trip to Castleton Mall and Lunch at Buca Di Beppo
Global Read Aloud Day!
*Be sure to check my Twitter account for a lovely video from our visit with Audrey's Grandma. She not only read to use in English, but also in French! She had the entire class repeating her in French. It was a fantastic start to our day!
Global School Day of Play
E-Learning
We've Got Character, YES We DO!!!
Friendship Party
Friendship Party on February 14th:
The Friendship Parties this year will be held on Thursday, February 14th from 2:15 to 3:00 p.m. Information from room parents has been sent home regarding volunteers.
Students will be participating in a Valentine Exchange with their classmates. We have 24 students in our classroom. Please note that students may NOT distribute Valentines that include food, candy, or balloons.
If you have any specific questions, please contact your child’s teacher.
Yearbooks Are on Sale
A Message from Global Studies!
Global Studies Newsletter
*** Important information regarding Chinese Snack Tasting is included in this newsletter and your response is needed if you decide to opt-out.***
In the recent two weeks 1st to 4th grade students have been learning how to say some animals in Chinese. 2nd-4th grade students are doing a great job using the verbs “like” and “have” to form sentences like “I have cats”, “You don’t have dogs”, “I like horses”, and “You don’t like snake”. They also learned how to ask questions like “Do you like horses?” and “Don’t you like rabbits?” in Chinese. I am so impressed with how quickly they learn! 1st grade students had lots of fun learning about the 12 Chinese zodiac animals and coloring Happy New Year 2019, the Year of Pig.
During the week of February 11, 2019, students will be tasting a Chinese snack during their Global Studies class. Please see picture below for the nutrition information. If you do NOT wish your child to taste the snack, please fill out the Opt-Out form by following the link below and submit your response by February 1st, 2019. We will also send out paper permission slips home for certain students with allergy concerns. Thank you for your attention!
Inventors Box
Some items that we need and brainstormed together are:
plastic bottles
soda cans
yarn
boxes (any size cereal, pop tart, cracker, mac and cheese etc..)
milk jugs
fabric
toilet/paper towel rolls
newspaper
ads
magazines (child appropriate)
bags from kroger, marsh, etc..
string
rubber bands
egg cartons
plastic containers
If there is anything else you would like to send in, we would love to have it!!
Thanks so much for your help with this! We will collect these items all year long!
#turningtrashintotreasures
Daily Snacks
Please consider sending a snack to school with your child each day. Our approved list (to keep all of our Cardinals safe - especially those living with food allergies) include:
fruit
veggies
cheese
Pepperidge Farm Goldfish
Skinny Popcorn
We appreciate donations for our students that are without a snack, as well. Thank you for considering!
Background Checks & Anti-Bullying Video
Mark Your Calendar!
February 8- Movie Night @ 6:15
February 14th: Study trip to Flat Fork Creek Park & Classroom Friendship parties 2:15-3:00
February 18th: NO SCHOOL: President's Day
February 27th: Study trip to B Present Studio
March 1st: Read Across America Day
March 14th: 2nd Grade Choir Performance (only for those in Choir Club this year)
March 21: PTO Meeting 6:00-7:00
March 29th-April 5th: NO SCHOOL Spring Break
*Just a reminder that we have early dismissal every Monday so that our teachers can continue their learning.
Related Arts Schedule for Next Week!
Monday, February 11: Day 1: Global Studies
Tuesday, February 12: Day 2: Music
Wednesday, February 13: Day 3: Art
Thursday, February 14: Day 4: P.E.
Friday, February 15: Day 1: Global Studies & Library
We are Learning
Reading
Writing
Math
Word Work
Repeated Sort: Students will sort their words. Then check their words using the answer key. Then sort their words again!
Draw and Label: Students choose 10 of their words. Then they will draw a picture of each world and label it.
Blind Sort: Using given guide words, or headers, students spell or write in words in the correct category as a partner calls each word aloud without showing it.
Writing Sort: Students write their words under the correct category.
Speed Sort: Students sort words quickly under the correct categories (use a timer to see how fast they can do it!) Students love to beat records and to set goals for themselves.
Word Hunt: Students hunt through their own reading and writing for words that are additional examples of the sound, pattern, or meaning unit they study!
Buddy Sort: Using the given headers, students sort their words with a partner, then discuss. They will then check their work with their answer key.
Social Studies
Kristi King
Email: kking@hse.k12.in.us
Location: 14642 East 126th Street, Fishers, IN, USA
Phone: (317) 594-4310
Twitter: @MrsKing2nd