Beattie 2nd Grade Newsletter
April 2016
What Your Child Is Learning
Reading/Word Work:
Spelling:
* open and close syllables
* CVCe syllables
* 2 consonant + le (el, al)
* vowel teams
Reading Comprehension:
* theme
* author's purpose
* main idea and key details in a story
*problem and solution
Writing/Grammar:
* how to writing
* adjectives
* articles and this, that, these and those
* adjectives that compare
Math:
* counting, adding, and subtracting money
* basic addition and subtraction math facts up to 20- Please practice with students at home. http://wp.lps.org/math/
* triple digit addition and subtraction
Integrated Studies:
* science- garbology
* social studies- we the people
* health- safety on the move
Upcoming Events
April 12th- DQ Chill and Grill Night PTO fundraiser (5:00-8:00pm)
April 18th- Family Garden Night (6:00-7:00pm)
April 26th- PLC DAY 1:33 students dismissal
April 28th- Take Your Child to Work Day
April 29th- NO SCHOOL- Elementary Plan Day
May 18th- Field Day
May 19th- Picnic At Irvingdale Park
Save The Date
On the last day of school, May 19th, second grade takes a walking field trip to Irvingdale Park. We will eat lunch and enjoy some playground time with the students. We would like to invite parents to walk with us, or meet us at the park on this day. Please save the date if this is something you would like to do. There will be more information coming soon.
Thank you,
Second Grade Teachers