Mrs. King's 2nd Grade Class
November 14, 2014
Crazy Hat and Sock Day!!!
Thank you to the students that showed there support for our PTO and wore a crazy hat or socks today!
Our class had the highest participation again for the month of November! Thank you for supporting our amazing TCE PTO!
Veteran's Day Celebration
Students celebrated Veteran's Day at TCE on Tuesday! Our class collaborated with Miss Kinney's 2nd graders. After a learning about the holiday and about various war memorials, students were given the task of creating a memorial that honored veterans! They did an amazing job...check out a few below!
Additionally, students shared if they had any friends or family members who are currently serving, or have previously. Josh brought in pictures of a very important veteran in his life...his dad! Thanks for sharing with us Josh!
A flower garden honoring veterans!
A statue honoring veterans!
A fountain honoring veterans!
Kevin Henkes!
Students learned about Kevin Henkes and gained lots of insight on his writing!
Writing fun!
While reading Lilly's Big Day by Kevin Henkes, students took notes on white boards. They wrote down characteristics of Lilly, and interesting things they noticed Kevin did in his writing!
One for Books!
A HUGE thank you to everyone who donated to One for Books! Our class raised a little over $130 for me to spend at the book fair for our classroom library! The picture is only a SMALL sample of the books I purchased! Thank you so much for your support!
Collecting Plastic Caps for a Buddy Bench!
We are collecting clean bottle caps and plastic lids this year at TCE. Please see the attached flyer for more information!
Staying warm at recess!
We will continue to go outside for recess during the winter unless the weather condition pose a risk to the safety of students. Please be sure that your child is dressed appropriately for being outside in the cold.
In addition to wearing a warm winter coat, here are a few tips to help ensure that your child stays warm during the cold winter months!
In order to play in the snow, students are required to to wear boots and gloves. It is also very helpful if all items are labeled with your child's name.
In addition to wearing a warm winter coat, here are a few tips to help ensure that your child stays warm during the cold winter months!
- Send students to school with plenty of layers, sweatshirts, sweaters and pullovers. Layering clothing will allow them to add or remove items depending on the weather.
- Hats are one of the most important parts of dressing warmly in the winter. A thick winter hat will keep students from losing too much of that essential body heat.
- Gloves will keep kids’ hands toasty warm and protect their skin from becoming damaged by the wind and chill!
In order to play in the snow, students are required to to wear boots and gloves. It is also very helpful if all items are labeled with your child's name.
Gingerbread Houses!
We will be decorating gingerbread houses on December 18th from 11:00 to 12:00. All parents are invited to attend! Look for more information closer to the date! All materials will be provided EXCEPT a tub a white icing. Please send in a tub of WHITE icing when you can! Thanks for your help with this!
Classroom Treasure Box
One student's "trash" is another student's "treasure!" If you have any old toys, birthday party favors, etc please consider donating them to our classroom treasure box! Thank you!
Important Information for next week!
Homework
Week A of homework!
Our next Wordly Wise vocabulary and reading test will be Friday, November 21st.
Our next Words Their Way spelling test will be on Friday, December 5th.
Mark your Calendar!
- November 26-28: Thanksgiving Break
- December 18th: Gingerbread House Decorating
Next Week's Specials
Monday 11/17- Day 4: P.E.
Tuesday 11/18- Day 5: Music
Wednesday 11/19- Day 6: Art
Thursday 11/20- Day 1: P.E.
Friday 11/21- Day 2: Music and Library
We are Learning...
Reading: We will complete our unit on characters in realistic fiction stories. We are identifying the message or lesson in the story by studying how the characters respond to challenges!
Math: We will be working on two digit addition with and without regrouping.
Writing: We are continuing to study author Kevin Henkes. We are noticing his craft (specific writing skills) to help us become better writers!
Science: We are completing our study of the sun and the moon! We will review all that we have learned about the moon, the sun, and all the things effected by them!
Math: We will be working on two digit addition with and without regrouping.
Writing: We are continuing to study author Kevin Henkes. We are noticing his craft (specific writing skills) to help us become better writers!
Science: We are completing our study of the sun and the moon! We will review all that we have learned about the moon, the sun, and all the things effected by them!
Mrs. Kristi King
Email: Kking@hse.k12.in.us
Phone: 317-594-4310 (2205)
Twitter: @MrsKing2nd