Stellar Second Graders
Mrs. Coffey, Mrs. Mayo, & Mrs. Zerbel
Happy Birthday!
Happy birthday to the following November birthdays: Jillian, Arron, Lucy, Troy, Haley, Ryan, & Will!
Language Workshop
Reading Workshop
In reading we have been working on determining character traits based on what a character does, says, thinks or feels. We also have been discussing that when a reader gets to the end of a book, they stop and think about what they have learned from the characters, and how they could apply those lessons to their own lives.
Writing Workshop
We are still working hard on writing opinion pieces. We are now picking book characters to write our opinions about. Students are learning to give reasons with specific examples from the text to support their opinions. Next week students will select their favorite piece to take through the writing process. There is lots of amazing writing going on in second grade!
Math Workshop
We are finishing up our second unit in math. Students have explored:
- using various addition and subtraction strategies
- adding and subtracting mentally by 10s and 100s
- using an open number line to add and subtract
- proving odd/even numbers using drawings and equations
We will be reviewing and finishing up this unit next week. We will then move into our next unit where we will be investigating graphs.
Plastic Bottles
We are hoping to have each child bring in both an empty 1 liter plastic bottle and an empty 16 oz plastic bottle. If you have extras, we would love them! Your help with this is greatly appreciated. Please send them in November 9th. Thank you!
Fall Party
We had a wonderful party! Thank you so much for all of the donations, preparations and help running the centers. We couldn't have done it without all of your help! The kids had a blast and looked awesome in their costumes!
Upcoming Events:
Wednesday, November 21st - No School - Thanksgiving Holiday Break
Thursday, November 22nd - No School - Thanksgiving Holiday Break
Friday, November 23rd - No School - Thanksgiving Holiday Break
Friday, November 30th - End of 1st trimester