What's New In C2
~ March 19 to April 6 ~
Curriculum Corner
Literacy
Currently, our C2 learners have been working on:
RI.2.3 Describe the connection between a series of historical events, scientific ideas or concepts, or steps in technical procedures in a text.
Coming up:
POETRY!
Describe how words and phrases (e.g., regular beats, alliteration, rhymes, repeated lines) supply rhythm and meaning in a story, poem, or song. This will be a 3-4 week long study, including:
I. Introduction to Poetry
II. Figurative Language & Mental Imagery
III. Types of Poetry
Read interactive stories at home with your child!
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Cursive
Cursive- We are more than halfway through the year! If you would like to assist your learner with additional practice, please do not hesitate to utilize some of the resources below.
Resources for Home
Cursive Practice
Cursive Practice
Sentences
Math
We are finishing up our study on time and money. Looking ahead, we will be focusing on the following skills listed below through whole group, small group, and number talks!
Standards we are working on:
2.MD.1 - Choosing and using the appropriate measurement tools (ruler, yardstick, meter stick, measuring tape)
2.MD.2 - Accurately measuring to the nearest inch and centimeter
2.MD.3 - Estimate lengths using units of inches, feet, centimeters, and meters.
Other things to practice:
Fact Fluency- Use flash cards, Front Row, or you can ask your child various single digit math facts
Money- Knowing the value of each coin, learning to add them up
Time- To the nearest 5 minutes
Regrouping - Knowing when to borrow from the tens place and carry (Addition and Subtraction).
Below you will find some parent tips to support 2nd grade math and some FUN ideas you can do as a family.
The BarnWhites Family
Congrats Neel On Finishing Your First Chapter Book!!
For The Love Of Cursive Writing!
Down Syndrome Assembly!
Davis Family
Field Experience
Adding coins with partners
Learning how to trade coins of equal value
Learning with our lab student
Lee Family
Franklin Family
We Learned about Habitats!
Enjoying the Spring Weather by reading outside!
Learning the difference between a drone and a worker bee!
Moore Family
All about Honey Bees...
Estimation & Measurement
Playground fun!
Easter Egg Hunt
Steindorff Family
Congrats Sophie and Isabella for reading 100 books!
Working Together
Making Avatars
Keep the Quote
Mark Your Calendar!
April 10 - Tshirt contest submissions due
April 12 - Kindergarten Kickoff (Open house for incoming kindergarteners), C2 Vision Screening
April 13 - Field trip to Davis Theater "Charlotte's Web" ($14), plant fundraiser due
April 20 - McWane Center money due ($37), Patriot Games
April 24 - PTSA Meeting
May 1 to 3 - Book Fair
May 10 - Field trip to McWane Center
Order your PRES yearbook!
Nancy's Italian Ice on Wednesdays!
PTSA Popcorn Fridays
Lead Learner Wishlist
Mrs. Barner - Erasers
Mrs. Davis - recess toys, snacks
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Mrs. Franklin -http://a.co/3ZBnxQD
Miss Lee - http://a.co/hLoZLNt
Mrs. Moore - https://amzn.com/w/IEF5B4GF3FJ
Mrs. Steindorff - Recess toys, Lysol spray
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Miss Whiten - https://amzn.com/w/1QO630RUM8FET
Important Information
School Operating Hours
School Start Time: 8 AM
School End Time: 3 PM
Community 2 "Specials" Block:
12:29 - 1:14
Community 2 Lunch Block
Barner/Whiten: 11:05 - 11:30
Davis/Moore: 11:09 - 11:34
Steindorff/Lee: 11:13 - 11:38
Franklin: 11:17 - 11:42
**Breakfast $2.00
**Lunch $3.50