The Daily Planet
2nd grade News and Notes: April 27 - May 1
Important Dates:
Monday, April 27th: We do have school. This was originally bad weather day.
Thursday, April 30th: Progress Reports and Kinder Round-Up from 3:30 - 8:00
Friday, May 1st: PTA Mother/Son Dance
Saturday, May 2nd: VAEF Little Big Town Family Fun Run
Friday, May 8: Color-A-Thon Run at 2:00 p.m.
Friday, May 22nd: Buddy Day
What are we Learning Next Week?
Reading: using texts to understand our Earth's natural resources, how we use them, compare/contrasting natural resources, and how overuse of natural resources can cause harm.
Word Work: antonyms; multiple meaning words.
Math: beginning division.
Science: plant parts, the plant life cycle, and growing/observing plants.
Writer's Workshop: completing research writing and presentations.
Parent Partnership!
As this 2nd grade year winds down, it's still important to keep a good reading routine at home. Here's a great, quick read detailing reading tips for parents of second graders. And since we're only a few weeks away from third grade, check out how you can challenge your soon-to-be-third grader!