Weekly Update 02/22/13

Important Announcements:

*Mrs. Van Curen has been teaching our class about expanding their expression on Mondays.  We are asking that your child bring something from home that fits in his/her bookbag that he/she can write about.  Please do not allow your child to bring in any electronics or anything that is alive for this writing assignment.  J  Your child will need to have it on Monday, February 25^th.  Thanks!

*I am doing a reading incentive in the classroom that started on Monday and will continue through Friday, March 22^nd.  Your child has a sticker chart with 26 spaces on it.  When he/she reads a book and passes a reading counts quiz over the book, he/she can earn stickers for the chart.  Each book has a point value.  Most books are worth one point, but some of the books are worth two and three points.  A sticker will be awarded for each point of the book so a book worth two points will receive two stickers.  The first time your child fills the chart, he/she will earn a reward.  The second time a chart is filled, he/she will be invited to a pizza party with Miss Whisman.  The kids are really excited about this, and the goal is to encourage them to read as much as possible! 

*Information about the second grade penny war to benefit Kids against Hunger came home on Tuesday.  The penny war will take place the week of March 11^th and the winning class will earn a reward.  However, the real reward will come on Friday, March 22^nd when the second grade comes together to do the food pack to benefit hungry families all around the world.  We will need parent volunteers for this so mark your calendar if you are interested in helping out! 

*The February Book-It calendar was sent home on Monday, February 4^th.  Your child will need to complete the reading and return the calendar on Thursday, February 28^th.  Happy reading!    

*A note from Mrs. Hopkins:

Dear Parents:

My students and I would like to invite you to our annual Come Play with Me day in physical education.  This a fun experience at school with your child and other parents in your class.  It will be held the week of February 25-28 during your child’s physical education class.  Don’t forget to bring your tennis shoes and comfy clothes so you can participate with your child.  We look forward to seeing you in a few weeks.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Hopkins

If you plan on coming to Come Play with Me, please make sure you have a criminal background check on file.  Also, siblings are not allowed to attend.   Thanks! 

*The Spring Fling is quickly approaching!  It will be held on Friday, March 1^st.  Our classroom basket theme is school supplies so if you would like to donate to the basket, you may begin sending in those donations.  Donations are due by Monday, February 25^th.  Any donations of 2-liters, suckers, individually-wrapped candy, all sizes of candy bars, and baked goods are also greatly appreciated! Soda and candy donations are due by Monday, February 25, and baked goods can be sent in on Thursday, February 28th, and Friday, March 1st.  If you are interested in volunteering for the event or have any questions, you may contact Melissa Myers at myers243@yahoo.com or 317-374-8148 (call/text) to get more information about volunteering or donating.

*We will be celebrating Read Across America week next week.  In order to celebrate, we will be having spirit days every day of the week.  The spirit days are:

Monday 2/25: Book My Many Colored Days: wear your favorite color
                            
Tuesday 2/26: Book: Fox in Socks: wear crazy socks
                            
Wednesday 2/27: Book: Wacky Wednesday: wear wacky, mismatched clothes

Thursday 2/28: Book: I am Not Going to Get Up Today!: wear pajamas

Friday 3/1: Book: Cat in the Hat: wear a hat

*Mark your calendars now!  Our class will be participating in the Micronauts program at the Challenger Learning Center on Wednesday, March 20, 2013. We will leave school at 9:00 a.m. and return at 11:30 a.m. For this mission, we will need at least 8 parent volunteers.  More information will be coming! 

A Look at Next Week:

Science/ Health:

Solids, Liquids, and Gases

Spelling:

words from Dr. Seuss books

Reading:

Story: Dr. Seuss books

Skill: synonyms, antonyms, retell, alphabetizing

Math

Review Unit 8, Unit 8 test, Using Measurement, Linear Measurements, Measuring Lengths

Social Studies

Economics Unit

English

Review concepts already taught

Writing

Prompt writing

Weekly Update 02/15/13

Important Announcements:

*Mrs. Van Curen has been teaching our class about expanding their expression on Mondays.  We are asking that your child bring something from home that fits in his/her bookbag that he/she can write about.  Please do not allow your child to bring in any electronics or anything that is alive for this writing assignment.  J  Your child will need to have it on Monday, February 25^th.  Thanks!

*I am doing a reading incentive in the classroom that started on Monday and will continue through Friday, March 22^nd.  Your child has a sticker chart with 26 spaces on it.  When he/she reads a book and passes a reading counts quiz over the book, he/she can earn stickers for the chart.  Each book has a point value.  Most books are worth one point, but some of the books are worth two and three points.  A sticker will be awarded for each point of the book so a book worth two points will receive two stickers.  The first time your child fills the chart, he/she will earn a reward.  The second time a chart is filled, he/she will be invited to a pizza party with Miss Whisman.  The kids are really excited about this, and the goal is to encourage them to read as much as possible! 

*Information about the second grade penny war to benefit Kids against Hunger came home on Tuesday.  The penny war will take place the week of March 11^th and the winning class will earn a reward.  However, the real reward will come on Friday, March 22^nd when the second grade comes together to do the food pack to benefit hungry families all around the world.  We will need parent volunteers for this so mark your calendar if you are interested in helping out! 

*The February Book-It calendar was sent home on Monday, February 4^th.  Your child will need to complete the reading and return the calendar on Thursday, February 28^th.  Happy reading!    

*A note from Mrs. Hopkins:

Dear Parents:

My students and I would like to invite you to our annual Come Play with Me day in physical education.  This a fun experience at school with your child and other parents in your class.  It will be held the week of February 25-28 during your child’s physical education class.  Don’t forget to bring your tennis shoes and comfy clothes so you can participate with your child.  We look forward to seeing you in a few weeks.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Hopkins

If you plan on coming to Come Play with Me, please make sure you have a criminal background check on file.  Also, siblings are not allowed to attend.   Thanks! 

*The Spring Fling is quickly approaching!  It will be held on Friday, March 1^st.  Our classroom basket theme is school supplies so if you would like to donate to the basket, you may begin sending in those donations.  Donations are due by Monday, February 25^th.  Any donations of 2-liters, suckers, individually-wrapped candy, all sizes of candy bars, and baked goods are also greatly appreciated! Soda and candy donations are due by Monday, February 25, and baked goods can be sent in on Thursday, February 28th, and Friday, March 1st.  If you are interested in volunteering for the event or have any questions, you may contact Melissa Myers at myers243@yahoo.com or 317-374-8148 (call/text) to get more information about volunteering or donating.

*We will be celebrating Read Across America week the week of February 25^th.  In order to celebrate, we will be having spirit days every day of the week.  The spirit days are:

Monday 2/25: Book My Many Colored Days: wear your favorite color
                            
Tuesday 2/26: Book: Fox in Socks: wear crazy socks
                            
Wednesday 2/27: Book: Wacky Wednesday: wear wacky, mismatched clothes

Thursday 2/28: Book: I am Not Going to Get Up Today!: wear pajamas

Friday 3/1: Book: Cat in the Hat: wear a hat

*Mark your calendars now!  Our class will be participating in the Micronauts program at the Challenger Learning Center on Wednesday, March 20, 2013. We will leave school at 9:00 a.m. and return at 11:30 a.m. For this mission, we will need at least 8 parent volunteers.  More information will be coming! 

A Look at Next Week:

Science/ Health:

Solids, Liquids, and Gases

Spelling:

words with prefixes re- and pre-

Reading:

Story: The Pine Park Mystery

Skill: narrative elements

Math

Fractions of Regions; More or Less than ½; Fractions

Social Studies

Economics Unit

English

present tense verbs

Writing

Finish persuasive writing and begin expository writing (heart health)

Weekly Update 02/07/13

Important Announcements:

*The February Book-It calendar will be sent home on Monday, February 4^th.  Your child will need to complete the reading and return the calendar on Thursday, February 28^th.  Happy reading!    

* Time for Teachers will be held on Monday, February 11^th from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.  If your child is attending, you should have received a transportation letter on Thursday that needs to be returned to school signed no later than Monday.  Thanks!

*Earlier this week I sent home a class list for Valentines.  If your child is planning on distributing Valentines, please make sure he/she has one for each class member.  Thanks!

* Student Council is doing a special fundraiser for Valentine’s Day!  Students will be able to purchase a gift for a friend, family member, or staff member for only $1 each.  The gift will include a Riley Caring & Sharing heart and a small Dum-Dum sucker.  These special gifts will be delivered on Valentine’s Day by our student council representatives.  Students may purchase as many of these gifts as they would like from Thursday, February 7 through Thursday, February 14th.  If your child is purchasing one of these, please make sure he/she knows the name of the person it is for.  If they are buying for a student they will also need to know what grade the student is in and/or their teacher’s name.  

*A note from Mrs. Hopkins:

Dear Parents:

My students and I would like to invite you to our annual Come Play with Me day in physical education.  This a fun experience at school with your child and other parents in your class.  It will be held the week of February 25-28 during your child’s physical education class.  Don’t forget to bring your tennis shoes and comfy clothes so you can participate with your child.  We look forward to seeing you in a few weeks.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Hopkins

If you plan on coming to Come Play with Me, please make sure you have a criminal background check on file.  Thanks!  

*The Spring Fling is quickly approaching!  It will be held on Friday, March 1^st.  Our classroom basket theme is school supplies so if you would like to donate to the basket, you may begin sending in those donations.  Donations are due by Monday, February 25^th.  Any donations of 2-liters, suckers, individually-wrapped candy, all sizes of candy bars, and baked goods are also greatly appreciated! Soda and candy donations are due by Monday, February 25, and baked goods can be sent in on Thursday, February 28th, and Friday, March 1st.  If you are interested in volunteering for the event or have any questions, you may contact Melissa Myers at myers243@yahoo.com or 317-374-8148 (call/text) to get more information about volunteering or donating.

*We will be celebrating Read Across America week the week of February 25^th.  In order to celebrate, we will be having spirit days every day of the week.  The spirit days are:

Monday 2/25: Book My Many Colored Days: wear your favorite color
                            
Tuesday 2/26: Book: Fox in Socks: wear crazy socks
                            
Wednesday 2/27: Book: Wacky Wednesday: wear wacky, mismatched clothes

Thursday 2/28: Book: I am Not Going to Get Up Today!: wear pajamas

Friday 3/1: Book: Cat in the Hat: wear a hat

*Mark your calendars now!  Our class will be participating in the Micronauts program at the Challenger Learning Center on Wednesday, March 20, 2013. We will leave school at 9:00 a.m. and return at 11:30 a.m. For this mission, we will need at least 8 parent volunteers.  More information will be coming! 

A Look at Next Week:

Science/ Health:

Forces and Motion

Spelling:

words with suffixes –ly and -ing

Reading:

Story: The Emperor’s Egg

Skill: fact and fiction

Math

Equal parts; fractions of shapes; fractions of collections; shading fractional parts

Social Studies

Economics Unit

English

Adjectives that compare

Writing

Persuasive writing

Weekly Update 02/01/13

Important Announcements:

*We took our SRI lexile test yesterday.  Wow!  The students did a great job!  I am so proud of the growth each of them has made in reading this year!

*The February Book-It calendar will be sent home on Monday, February 4^th.  Your child will need to complete the reading and return the calendar on Thursday, February 28^th.  Happy reading!    

*The book fair is returning to Delaware Trail.  It will take place February 4^th – 8^th.  Our class will be going on Monday, February 4^th during our specials time.  If you would like for your child to purchase books, please make sure he/she brings money on Monday, February 4^th!  Thanks!

*Our Unit 7 math test will be held on Thursday, February 7^th. 

* Time for Teachers will be held on Monday, February 11^th from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.  This is a time where your child can do a fun-filled activity with a teacher after school.  This is a fun-filled event for your child and for the teachers! 

*The Spring Fling is quickly approaching!  It will be held on Friday, March 1^st.  Our classroom basket theme is school supplies so if you would like to donate to the basket, you may begin sending in those donations.  Donations are due by Monday, February 25^th.  Any donations of 2-liters, suckers, individually-wrapped candy, all sizes of candy bars, and baked goods are also greatly appreciated! Soda and candy donations are due by Monday, February 25, and baked goods can be sent in on Thursday, February 28th, and Friday, March 1st.  If you are interested in volunteering for the event or have any questions, you may contact Melissa Myers at myers243@yahoo.com or 317-374-8148 (call/text) to get more information about volunteering or donating.

*We will be celebrating Read Across America week the week of February 25^th.  In order to celebrate, we will be having spirit days every day of the week.  The spirit days are:

Monday 2/25: Book My Many Colored Days: wear your favorite color
                            
Tuesday 2/26: Book: Fox in Socks: wear crazy socks
                            
Wednesday 2/27: Book: Wacky Wednesday: wear wacky, mismatched clothes

Thursday 2/28: Book: I am Not Going to Get Up Today!: wear pajamas

Friday 3/1: Book: Cat in the Hat: wear a hat

*Mark your calendars now!  Our class will be participating in the Micronauts program at the Challenger Learning Center on Wednesday, March 20, 2013. We will leave school at 9:00 a.m. and return at 11:30 a.m. For this mission, we will need at least 8 parent volunteers.  More information will be coming! 

A Look at Next Week:

Science/ Health:

Forces and Motion

Spelling:

words that change f to v and add es

Reading:

Story: Cool Ali

Skill: antonyms

Math

Interpreting Data, review for Unit 7 test, Unit 7 test, stations

Social Studies

Economics Unit

English

Adjectives

Writing

Persuasive writing