Simply Second
Week of February 1
Curriculum Connections
Writer's Workshop-Expository Writing
Students will be working on planning an expository writing (writing which makes a statement or gives your opinion) and factual details to support the statement or opinion.
Math - Geometry-Polygons and Junior Achievement
Science -Natural Resources -Rocks and Water
Social Studies- Free Enterprise-Natural Resources and Goods, Production sequence
Student Led Conferences
Our school will be offering student-led conferences. Students are learning to develop their own personalized plan with specific goals to enhance their personal skill set. Student-led conferences are to be held on February 18th or March 3rd. At the student-led conferences your child will share with you what he/she feels are his/her strengths and weaknesses. You are receiving a sign-up sheet today where you can indicate your preferences of date and time.
If you have concerns about your child's progress, you may sign up for a teacher led conference on February 17th.
*If you do not have concerns at this time, a conference is not required.
Classroom Needs
Mucha- small and large ziploc bags
Proffitt-regular sized index cards
Chilicki-pink erasers
Valentines
Valentines Celebration
Love is about to be in the air again this year! Each year students celebrate Valentine's Day by collecting valentines from classmates and then opening them during our party.
Please allow your child to bring a their valentines and a decorated box (no larger than a shoebox) to school beginning February 8, but no later than the 11th.
Our party will be held on February 12 beginning at 1:45. Parents are welcome to join us.
Looking Ahead
February 3- Progress Report
February 5- Wear Red, Jump Rope for Heart
February 11-CiCi's pizza night
February 12- 1:45 p.m. Valentine Party
February 15- No School for students
February 17 Teacher led conferences11:45 a.m. Early Dismissal
February 18th-Student Led Conferences
February 19- Jump Rope for Heart during Specials
February 24- Progress Report avalilable
February 26-Play It Safe
March 3- Student-led Conferences/Open House- 5:00-6:30