Hensley's Happenings
News from Miss Hensley's Class
August 25, 2017
News and Information
Refocuses
I started using the refocus procedure this week. Just a reminder they will receive 1 verbal warning to change their behavior. If the behavior continues they will be asked to refocus--- move to a quiet spot in the room, fill out the green refocus sheet, and wait (while listening to the lesson) for me to check their paper. Please sign the refocus and return it with your child the next day.
Jackets Needed!
It tends to get a little chilly at times in our classroom. Your child is welcome to bring a sweatshirt or jacket to leave at school in the closet so they'll have something to wear if they get cold.
If you’d like to sit with your child at lunch we’d love to have you. Lunch begins at 11:47 a.m. If you wish to eat the school lunch, please call the office to order a tray.
Homework
Your child's nightly homework: Read 20 minutes every night!
Reading
We worked hard this week to analyze characters, summarize the beginning, middle and end of the story and also learned about idioms. All in addition to practicing fluency, vocabulary and reading with expression!
Math Skills For This Week
place value - thousands place, hundreds place, tens place and ones place
expanded form of 3 digit numbers
standard form of 3 digit numbers
model/ picture form of 3 digit numbers
word form of 3 digit numbers
Adding and subtracting 10 and 100 to a number
composing and decomposing numbers
English and Writing
In writing we are learning the procedures for writing workshop. We are learning about sentences.
English skills: simple subject and simple predicates
Spelling Words
Pretest on Wednesday
Final test on Friday
hopped settle batter pinned running
stepped sitting little shipped tapped
swimming batted jogging cattle fiddle
middle puddle tattle riddle battle
Homework Help and Hints!
Two words that are necessary for success with your 2nd grader at school and at home!
Routines: Establish a homework routine with your child. Find a special place (kitchen table, desk, etc) where they will sit to complete their work. When kids know what to do, when to do it and where to do it, they need almost J no reminders to do their homework. Keep other routines as well: bedtime, tv time, reading time, chores, etc. and I promise your household will run as smooth as a ride down the slide at recess.
Independence: Let them complete as much as they can on their own first, then they can ask for help. In second grade they complete many activities and assignments independently. This is a change from first grade and they aren’t always used to doing things on their own. We want them to be independent at home and at school. Oh, and if you ask them to fold the towels they might not look like you want them to the first few times, just show them how each time, be patient, and before long your linen closet will look perfect!
Data Binders- Look for them Monday
We are all unique!
Working in the 1000's place!
Thinking about math takes a lot of effort!
Important Events
September
4 No school- Labor Day
6 Midterms posted to Skyward
8 2nd Grade Fancy Nancy Day
15 Picture Day
Contact Me
Email: staciehe@ohusc.k12.in.us
Website: https://sites.google.com/ohusc.k12.in.us/staciehensley/home
Location: 600 E Walnut St, Converse, IN, United States
Phone: 765-395-3341
Twitter: @staciehensley26