Mrs. Crooks's Second Grade Scoop
2015-2016 Volume 23
Table Talk
Reading
Unit:
Mystery
Essential Question:
How does an author build suspense in a mystery novel?
Skills:
This week we will begin our Mystery Unit. We will learn about building suspense, character development, and story structure (Introduction). We will also work on publishing our Cinderella stories.
Homework:
Students should be reading a least 20 minutes a night and logging on their Westy Reading Race log. They should also complete an appetizer, entre and dessert activity from the menu provided. menu of activities to choose from and complete.
Spelling/Phonics
Skill:
This week we will be learning about diphthongs oi (coin) and oy (enjoy). We will use this sound and spellings in order to read, write, and spell words.
Homework:
Each night have your child choose one of the activities from the spelling menu. Your child/children may create a different activity to practice their words. Please remember to sign their spelling homework each night.
Test:
The spelling test will consist of 5 words and 3 high frequency words from this week's list. It will also include 2 words from previous skills. The students will then choose one word and use it in a meaningful sentence. This sentence will be graded for CAPSS.
Content (Science)
This week we will continue our unit If...Then... in science. We will be learning about electricity, light and heat, and fuels that are used to produce heat and light.
Cursive
Box Tops
Volunteer Training
Star Student
Last week's Star Student was Michelle!!
Congratulations Michelle! You are truly a Wise Westy.
This week our Star Student Ryan!!
Way to go Ryan! You are truly a Wise Westy.
April Birthday Celebration
Ms. Patrick
This week Ms. Patrick will be ending her time with us at West Towson. She has been such an amazing asset to the students and their learning.
Her last day will be on Thursday, March 17th. However, we will be celebrating with her on Tuesday, March 15th. If you have not already done so, please send in used or new books to help Ms. Patrick get her future classroom library started.
Library
Important Dates
- 3/18 - Generations Day - 9:30-11:00
- 3/24 - Paw Fit Reward
- 3/25 - Schools Closed (Spring break)
- 4/4 - Schools Reopens
- 4/7 - April Birthday Celebration
- 4/8 - Schools Close 3 hours early (third Marking Period Ends)
Recess on the New Playground
Bubbles in Science
Science Experiement
Westy Reading Race Kick Off
Contact Information
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Here is my contact information:
Lynn Crooks: lcrooks@bcps.org
West Towson Phone: 410-887-3869
Assignment Book/ Take Home Folder: write a note in either
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