Beattie 2nd Grade Newsletter
April 2015
What Your Student Is Learning
Reading/Word Work:
Spelling:
* closed syllables and open syllables
* CVCe syllables
* 2 consonant + le (el, al) syllables
* Vowel team syllables
Reading Comprehension:
* author's purpose-- why the author wrote the story
* theme-- the main message or lesson in a story
* summarize--using your own words to tell the important events
* main idea and key details- identifying details that point to main idea
Vocabulary Strategies:
* prefixes/suffixes
* compound words
* contractions/possessives
* comparative endings: -er, -est
Writing/Grammar:
* how to writing
* preparing for personal narratives
Math:
* counting money
* basic addition and subtraction math facts up to 20
* addition with regrouping
* subtraction with ungrouping
Integrated Studies:
* science-- recycling
* social studies-- we the people
* health-- safety on the move
Upcoming Events
April 2nd: Unit 5 reading test continued
April 2nd: Beattie Skate Night (6:00-8:00pm)
April 3rd: NO SCHOOL
April 16th: DQ family dine out night (5:00-8:00pm)
April 18th: FAMILY GARDEN NIGHT- Outdoor classroom/garden (8:00-11:30am)
April 21st: Band/Strings concert (7:00pm)
April 22nd: Earth Day
April 23rd: Take our children to work day
April 24th: Plan day NO SCHOOL
April 28th: PLC day. dismiss at 1:33pm
Mrs. Blake's Class
Mrs. Blake's Class
Mrs. Blake's Class
Beattie Elementary School
Location: 1901 Calvert St, Lincoln, NE 68502
Phone: (402) 436-1123