SECOND GRADE NEWS!
November 2017
APP/WEBSITE of the MONTH
APP: SOCKPUPPETS
Sock Puppet Directions
Click the “New” button to begin a new puppet show.
Follow the on-screen prompts to choose the desired puppets, backgrounds, and props.
Use the buttons at the top to start and stop the recording, to save and share, and to navigate the app:
To record a show:
a. Click the red circle.
b. Hold your finger on a puppet, talk, and move the puppet around.
c. Repeat, touching each puppet as you want it to “speak.”
d. Click the “square” button to stop the recording.When you’re done recording, you can:
a. Click the “Share” button to upload it to YouTube.
b. Click the “Save” button for replay on the iPad.
IDEAS for SOCKPUPPETS:
Explain a science concept.
Retell a story.
Tell about an event from history.
Share information about a famous person
http://tammyworcester.com/sock-puppets-2/
MATH
Students will begin adding and subtracting up to three-digit numbers within 1000 with and without regrouping. Additionally, student will solve multi-step problems involving everyday situations. Models including number lines, and strip diagrams will be used to solve these multi-step problems.
LANGUAGE ARTS and SOCIAL STUDIES
We have an exciting unit in Language Arts and Socials Studies focusing on geography. Our stories include a variety of texts tied to our theme about the Earth's features. We are learning the steps of the writing process, and applying the steps to our personal narratives.
SCIENCE
Currently, we are exploring the work of chemical engineers, as they apply the Engineering Design Process to the improvement of Play- Doh.
IMPORTANT DATES
November
Family Fun Night- Nov 3
Canned Food Drive - Nov 6 -Nov 10
Picture retakes- Nov 7
Veteran's Day Celebration- Nov 10
Thanksgiving Break - Nov 20- Nov 24
December
Winter Break Begins - December 21
Family Fun Night- Nov 3
Canned Food Drive - Nov 6 -Nov 10
Picture retakes- Nov 7
Veteran's Day Celebration- Nov 10
Thanksgiving Break - Nov 20- Nov 24
December
Winter Break Begins - December 21
Friendly Reminders!
*PLEASE bring canned foods the week of NOVEMBER 6- NOVEMBER 10!!
*If you are interested in volunteering, please sign up ASAP, as it is a long process!
*Please remember to send healthy snacks!
*If you are interested in volunteering, please sign up ASAP, as it is a long process!
*Please remember to send healthy snacks!
2nd Grade Team
Laura Murray - laura.murray@pisd.edu
Lisa Tillery - lisa.tillery@pisd.edu
Marissa Evans- marissa.evans@pisd.edu
Cloe Wilson - cloe.wilson@pisd.edu
Miranda Delgado - miranda.delgado@pisd.edu
Lisa Tillery - lisa.tillery@pisd.edu
Marissa Evans- marissa.evans@pisd.edu
Cloe Wilson - cloe.wilson@pisd.edu
Miranda Delgado - miranda.delgado@pisd.edu