Mr. Judge's 2nd Grade Telegraph!!
12/7/15...Vol. 13
Hello and AH, SHUCKS!!
I hope everyone had a great weekend! Although it's sunny out, PLEASE be sure your child comes to school with a coat/jacket and weather appropriate clothing. I think we're expected to have chilly mornings and pleasant afternoons until the middle of the week (much like we've had the last several days).
FESTIVITIES ON THE WAY!!!
What's Happening This Week!
New Plants (parts of a plant and their functions). For math, the class will work with inches, feet, yards - estimating, measuring and comparing measurements.For spelling/phonics, Unit 12: long, very, little, after, words Phonics: review vowel r, short vowel sounds, suffixes. For writing, we will continue learning about different forms of poetry; haiku, acrostic, couplet.
For more info on our curriculum, or for more practice at home, please visit the 2nd Grade website, attached below!
Math Practice!
Here are some of the math skills we will be working on this week. Below, I have provided what the math skill is, along with the report card skill the students are responsible for. I hope you find these helpful, PLEASE LET ME KNOW!
Homework (not required): Click the homework tab at the top of the webpage and download Bridges Math Homework. (Worksheets pg. 89-94)
Problem 1: Locating Numbers on a Number Line
- Names and locates a whole number on an open number line
Problem 2: Counting Money
- Determines the value of a collection of coins up to $1.00
Problem 3: Measurement
- Measures to find the length of an object using standard units and tools
- Explains how you get different answers when you measure the same object with different units (e.g., inches and feet)
Problem 4: Problem Solving
Report Card Skill (*4th Nine Weeks):
- Adds and subtracts 3-digit numbers and explains the strategies used
Problem 5: Problem Solving/Measurement
- Adds and subtracts 2-digit numbers and explains strategies used
- Measures to find the length of an object using standard units and tools
ALERTS, WHAT'S COMING UP!!!
We will begin 18 week assessments this Monday, December 7th. Please make sure your child has a healthy breakfast and plenty of rest to help them do their very best!
Holiday Parties are planned and just around the corner. Be sure to check e-mails or notes from me or Carolina Rodriguez (our room rep) at, carolina@monrodfam.com.
Problem 6: Telling Time
- Reads and writes time to the nearest minute
Mark Your Calendar for These Special Dates!
Dec. 7th-11th - Benchmark Assessments
Dec. 18th - Winter Holiday Party
Dec. 21nd - Jan. 1st - Winter Break - NO SCHOOL
Please read the PTA Newsletter to keep up with school wide events!
See What We're Up To!!!
Also, don't forget to visit the 2nd Grade website!
Interested in Helping Our Classroom?
If you would like to come in and help the class please contact Carolina Rodriguez at,
Here are the times/days classroom help is needed:
Monday - Thursday
Math 9:00 - 10:15
Spelling 10:15 - 10:50
Reading 12:00 - 1:10
Writing 1:10 - 1:50
We'd love to have you in!!
Have A Great Week!!!
I am VERY grateful for everyone's help and support! If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to e-mail, or call the school (512) 570-7200. I hope everyone has an AMAZING week ahead!!
Smiles,
SCOTT :~)