Second Grade Skipper
News and Notes for April 18th - 21st
2nd Grade Reading Challenge!
These two innovative second graders have challenged their peers to a reading challenge! Readers who chose to accept the challenge (it is completely optional) are challenged to read 20 to 60 minutes a night for the next week. Students who complete the challenge will receive a special reward that's been approved by our Principals. Great idea! Read on, Second Graders!
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:
Monday, April 18 - Varsity Bball Clinic/Play Day at the HS - Scholarship Fundraiser
Friday, April 22 - Recycling Fair Project due (for Knowledge Quest)
Wednesday, April 27 - Poetry submissions due (worth 2 Knowledge Quest Challenges!)
Monday, May 2 - April Knowledge Quests are due!
Friday, May 13 - Sharkarosa Field Trip
Monday, May 16 - Student Holiday (Unused Bad Weather Day)
Monday, May 23 - Student Holiday (Unused Bad Weather Day)
IF YOU PLAN ON GOING TO SHARKAROSA WITH US, PLEASE COMPLETE THIS FORM AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. THANK YOU!
DON'T MISS OUT! THIS IS TONIGHT!
PARENT PARTNERSHIP:
WHAT WILL WE BE LEARNING THIS WEEK?
READING: gathering research information for our Sharkarosa animals.
WORD STUDY: synonyms and antonyms wrap-up.
MATH: beginning multiplication strategies.
SCIENCE: exploring the Earth's resources.
WRITER'S WORKSHOP: writing drafts of our animal research findings.
BEGINNING MULTIPLICATION STRATEGIES:
This week, we will be working with these three strategies and how they connect to multiplication. Here are posters for your reference to aid in academic discussions at home.