Important Announcements:
*Today we went to the computer
lab to take our reading and spelling tests.
Wow! The kids did a great
job! The majority of students scored
very well on their reading tests by taking it only on the computer. The few students that I thought could have
done better were also given the test on paper.
I will continue this until the end of the first nine weeks. After that, we will only take the reading
test on the computer.
*We have been working on
geography during social studies, and it became very clear that many of the
students do not know their own home addresses.
It is very important that your child know his/her home address and telephone
numbers.
*Where are the spelling words
for next week? Great question! There are NO spelling words for next
week! Enjoy the week off of studying
spelling words!
*Next week we are going to
read Henry and Mudge and the Big
Sleepover. This is not in the
reading book. Your child will not have
any reading homework next week. This
would be a great week to read at home for FUN and to practice math facts!
*Next week we are reviewing
the reading skills taught in Unit 1.
Your child will have the opportunity to travel to the different second
grade classrooms for a mini-lesson on one of the skills. This is a great way for your child to get
used to different teaching styles and for the second grade teachers to get to
know all of the students!
*Next week is the anniversary
of September 11th. I do plan
on talking about it with your child at an age-appropriate level during social
studies. I will begin the discussion on
Wednesday morning because I will be in professional development Thursday
morning. I will be asking the substitute
to stick with the plans I have written and keep the discussion to a minimum by
having the students save any questions for you or for me when I return in the afternoon. We will also wrap up our discussion on the
topic on Friday.
*Thank you to those who have
already sent in pictures of your child out and about in Brownsburg. We have been studying geography during social
studies. We are going to be talking
about the geography of Brownsburg. As
you are out and about in town, if you do not mind taking your child’s picture
in front of businesses, neighborhoods, parks, etc. and sending it to me, I
would greatly appreciate it! Taking a
picture on your cell phone and e-mailing it to me electronically is fine! This will become part of our geography
display. Thanks for your help with this!
*If anyone is able to come in
and volunteer next week, send me an e-mail and let me know what day and time
works best for you! Thanks!
*I believe in building relationships with the children both
inside my classroom and outside the classroom.
If your child participates in any extracurricular activities (sports,
dance, theater, etc.), or has any other events that he/she would like to invite
me to, please let me know, and I will do my best to come!
*The blog will also be updated with this information as well
so if you need to see it again visit http://misswhisman.blogspot.com
.
A Look at Next Week:
Science/ Health
Science/ Health
Life Cycles
Spelling
No spelling! Enjoy!
Reading
Story: Henry and Mudge
and the Big Sleepover
Skill: Review of Unit 1 skills (character and setting / main
ideas and details)
Math
Domino Facts; Fact Triangles; Weighing Things;
Name-Collection Boxes
Social Studies
Geography / September 11th
English/Writing
Introduce the writing traits of Word Choice, Voice, and
Presentation
