The Willis Weekly
March 22, 2019
PINHEADS BOWLING EXPERIENCE
Yearbook Reminder!!!
Southeastern Swim Club!!
Come join the fun! We are located at Hamilton Southeastern High School Natatorium New member evaluations/tryouts are being held:
Saturday, March 23rd: 9 - 11:00 am
Evaluations take approximately 15 minutes and a member of the SSC coaching staff will meet with you immediately afterwards to recommend placement with our programs, we also offer swim lessons. It is not necessary to attend each evaluation- simply pick one that is convenient for your schedule. If you are unable to attend these dates or would like additional information, please email Heather Streett at joinsoutheasternswimclub@gmail.com
Haiti Passion Project
I am Lania from Mrs. Wallace's class.
Did you know it is almost one month until spring vacation? My family and I are doing something extra special. We are traveling to the country of Haiti, where I was born. Haiti is very beautiful, yet a poor country. The children need our help. They told my mom they really need backpacks and peanut butter. Can you help by donating a new or gently used backpack and a fresh jar of peanut butter? We will be collecting these items until the 22nd in a box by the front office.
Thank you TCE cardinals and together we will bless Haiti!
Background Checks & Anti-Bullying Video
Mark Your Calendar!
March 22: PTO Movie Night (TONIGHT)
March 29 - April 7: No school - Spring Break
April 10: 5:30-7:00 PTO Pancake Dinner, Book Fair is open, and young author books are on display in gym
*Just a reminder that we have early dismissal every Monday so that our teachers can continue their learning.
Related Arts Schedule for Next Week!
Monday, March 25: Day 2 - Global Study
Tuesday, March 26: Day 3 - Music
Wednesday, March 27: Day 4 - Art
Thursday, March 28: Day 1 - P.E. & Library
Monday, April 8: Day 2 - Global Study
We are Learning
Reading
This week in writing we learned about alliteration, which is another strategy authors use to employ literary language, or creative language, in their writing. We learned that this strategy is being used when the writer of a piece uses at least 2 words that begin with the same sound in one sentence. Ask your child to show you her/his original alliterative piece from Seesaw.
Writing
Word Study
Repeated Sort: Students will sort their words. Then check their words using the answer key. Then sort their words again!
Draw and Label: Students choose 10 of their words. Then they will draw a picture of each world and label it.
Blind Sort: Using given guide words, or headers, students spell or write in words in the correct category as a partner calls each word aloud without showing it.
Writing Sort: Students write their words under the correct category.
Speed Sort: Students sort words quickly under the correct categories (use a timer to see how fast they can do it!) Students love to beat records and to set goals for themselves.
Word Hunt: Students hunt through their own reading and writing for words that are additional examples of the sound, pattern, or meaning unit they study!
Buddy Sort: Using the given headers, students sort their words with a partner, then discuss. They will then check their work with their answer key.
Math
The 2nd Grade Team
Email: cwillis@hse.k12.in.us
Location: 14642 East 126th Street, Fishers, IN, USA
Phone: (317) 594-4310 (2205)
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