Mrs. Baker's Newsletter
January 11, 2018
What is going on?
Reading: This week second graders will learn to distinguish the topic from the main idea of a nonfiction text.
Writing: This week we will focus on letter writing. Students will be learning the parts of a letter and how to write with a purpose in mind.
Spelling and Grammar: Spelling words this week: begin, close, door, girl, leave, open, slow, upon-next week's words
Grammar lessons include commas in the letter writing: date, greeting, and closing.
Science: As we continue to explore the differences between natural and manmade resources, we will move into the differences between fresh and saltwater. Students will learn where our water comes from and how we can help to conserve our natural resources.
Math: We are reviewing Area and Geometry this week with many hands-on activities. We will take an assessment on Thursday.
This and that-
Jan. 12 Pajama day/Electronic Fun Friday earned-
Jan. 15 No School/MLK, Jr. Day
Feb. 16 Six Flags Read To Succeed Reading and Schlitterbahn Logs due
The Six Flags Reading Logs and Schlittterbahn forms went home. Please keep them in a safe place! We are making a class goal that everyone in our class completes the Six Flags and Schlitterbahn Programs. We are reading anyway! We might as get free tickets. We can always donate to families in need.
SCIENCE FAIR
It’s that time of the year again! Science Fair is right around the corner. Join us in the library for Science Research Night on Thursday, December 7th from 5:30-6:30. We will have books, rubrics and some science project examples displayed to help your child get in their scientific mindset. All grade levels may participate, however, only grades 3-5 will be judged and may progress to regionals. Science fair projects will be due Friday, January 19 no later than 7:35am. Judging will take place on Monday, January 22. Students will take projects to their classroom.
For more information and frequently asked questions, go to
https://sites.google.com/view/sommersciencefair/ If you are interested in being a science fair judge, please contact Danica Baker at danica_baker@roundrockisd.org.