Second Grade Newsletter
January 29th
Upcoming Events
Spring Conference Information
Creekmoor will be having spring conferences on February 15th. These are by invitation only OR parent request. Please email your child's teacher if you would like to schedule one.
February 15th- 11:00am-1:00pm and then 3:00-7:00pm. We have building meetings from 1-3pm. We can not schedule a conference during those times.
LEAP Nomination Info
The nomination window for parents and teachers for LEAP will open January 4th-29th.
LEAP is an intervention program for gifted students in grades 2-8 who have been identified as gifted learners. Students must meet qualifying level on identified assessments in order to participate in LEAP. The levels are prescribed by the Missouri Board of Education and have been adapted to the RAY-PEC LEAP program.
http://www.raypec.k12.mo.us/index.aspx?nid=889
Father Daughter Dance Friday, February 5th, 2016 7-9pm A flyer was sent home last week.
Students will have the opportunity to hand out their valentines on Friday, February 12th. Right at the end of the day. This is NOT a party day. We will just do something simple in class.
We handed out Information on the WAVES OF PAGES reading program . This program is designed to inspire students in grades K-5 to read for enjoyment. Each student who reads for 10 hours (600) minutes during this 10 week program is awarded free admission to the waterpark and well as a special discount offer for their family members. Please look over the packet we sent home.
Next Week's Curriculum Spotlight
Spelling: Unit 17- focus is -ed
Writing/grammar: Begin Animal research and then make a non-fiction book
Reading: Non-Fiction Text Features
Math: Telling Time
Social Studies: Economics- Producers and Consumers
Spelling Unit 17
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1. Her mother opened the freezer and grabbed a frozen dinner.
2. "I am cold," answered the boy in the dark colored coat.
Odds & Ends
Reading logs- Please read for 20 minutes for at least 20 days out of the month for your Pizza Hut coupon.