Second Grade News You Can Use
September 28-October 2, 2015
A Note From Mrs. Graham
Please remind your child about his or her responsibilities at home and at school. We talked about those things last week, as well. We made posters in the hall with the responsibilities we have in both places. At school, I have noticed and increase in hurtful words and actions. I have also noticed increased noise in the hallway when we transition from place to place. Finally, and maybe most concerning, is that some of us are acting like our feelings and wants are more important than those of our classmates. We are cutting in line, shoving, and making others wait for us to follow the directions. This causes frustration and more misbehavior. Your children often need all of us reminding them of their responsibility to follow directions the first time and quickly. I would appreciate an honest conversation in your home about these things in hopes of making our school days more pleasant and instructive. Thank you.
Budding Authors
Humorous Fiction Cracks Me Up
Pep Rally
Cheer Friends
Pep Rally Fun
Watercolor Illustrations
SPELLING
dish, than, chest, such, thin, push, shine, chase, white, while, these, flash
BIBLE
Theme: Jesus knows all about us and He loves us
Story: The woman at the well (John 4:1-42)
READING
Essential Question: How can some storms be dangerous?
High Frequency Words: before, eye, few, happy, high, my, open, people, starts, yellow
New Vocabulary: beware, damage, bend, flash, pounding, prevent, reach, equal
Vocabulary Strategies: Compound Words
Grammar: What is a Verb?
Comprehension Skill: Main Ideas and Details, Cause and Effect
MATH
342-standard form
three hundred forty-two: word form
300+40+2: expanded form
We will also show numbers in different ways. (algebra)
With models we will show that 1 hundred 4 tens and 8 ones is the same number as 14 tens and 8 ones.
Finally, we will learn and practice counting on and back by 10 and 100.
10 more than 471 is ______
SCIENCE
1-Float or Sink
2-Use a Balance Scale
3-Make a model of an Eardrum
The purpose of the labs is to familiarize the students with tools used by scientists and working through procedures. Listening skills will be tested for the second graders as they will need to follow directions in order to perform the labs effectively. Working with a group may also present a challenge to some of us, too.
SOCIAL STUDIES
IMPORTANT DATES
October 5-10: Fall Break
October 12-16: Spirit Week and Book Week
Monday - Pajama Day
Tuesday - Camo Day
Wednesday - Favorite Sports Teams
Thursday - Super Hero Day
Friday - Orange and Blue Spirit Day
October 16-Elementary Night at NCS football game. Our concession stand night.