November 20 - December 1

Thanksgiving Musical

I hope you all enjoyed the Thanksgiving Musical last night!  I loved seeing the kids dressed up, smiling, and singing their hearts out.  Thanks to Mrs. Crows for putting together a beautiful collection of songs that focused on friends, family, and being thankful!  It was awesome!!

Dates to Remember...

Tues. Nov. 21 - Grandparents Day for 2nd grade - 10:30 - 11:15
                        Report Cards will be available online    *  If you do not have internet and need a "hard copy", please contact the school office.  
Nov. 22 - 24 - No School  Thanksgiving Holiday
Tues. Dec. 5 - Early Dismissal
 
Reading -  We're starting a new unit this week, Neighborhood and Community.  we'll begin by reading and comparing two texts, Officer Buckle and Gloria and Officer Mike and Aero. Our focus will be on identifying the main idea and details in the stories, as well as drawing conclusions.  

Foundational Skills - We'll be working to decode 2 syllable words with long vowels.  

Reading Logs - Our class voted to have lunch in the room for a Reading reward this month.  Please continue to read 20 minutes each night and return completed reading logs by Friday, Dec. 1.

Spelling - Our next spelling test will be on Friday, Dec. 1.  The students were given the word sort this past Monday.  

Math - We will begin a chapter on 2-digit subtraction following the holiday break.  We'll also be taking our 5 minute timed tests for November.  

Estimation Jar Winners- Joseph and Giana
Positive Paw Winner - Maddie

Happy Thanksgiving
I've told the kids how thankful I am that we have a wonderful school to come to each day. I'm grateful for the abundant resources we have, happy children, and supportive families.  I hope you all have a great holiday celebrating the gifts we have in family and friends.    

    

November 13 - 17

Veterans Day

 

We had the privilege of meeting war hero, Mr. V. Belcastro (Joey's dad), today. He shared with us information about his experiences in the army.  Mr. Belcastro shared lots of photos and answered many questions from the students.  He served in the countries of Afghanistan, Iraq, and Korea.  Thank you Mr. Belcastro for your service to our country!   

Mr. Scatena, Joey's papa, is also a veteran.  We were able to hear about his experiences in the Air Force.  

I'm so thankful for our veterans ~ such courageous men and women who love our country and are willing to sacrifice time away from their families to fight for us.  Thank you to Mr. Belcastro and Mr. Scatena and so many others this Veterans Day!

Dates to Remember...

Tues. Nov. 14 - Picture Retakes
Thurs. Nov. 16 - 2nd Grade Music Concert at LV  7:00pm
Tues. Nov. 21 - Grandparents Day at Ide
                       Report Cards are available online
Nov. 22 - 24 - No School  Thanksgiving Holiday
Fri. Dec. 1 - PTO Movie Night at PV

Picture Retakes - Picture retakes will be on Tuesday, Nov. 14.  Please send the envelope of pictures back to school if you'd like to have them retaken.  

Reading - We will finish our Friendship unit this week by reading How To Be a Friend.  We'll discuss "I Messages" and work with the vocabulary words, compromise, conflict, cooperation, and resolution.  Students will participate in an activity by role playing a friendship scenario with a small group. They will then present their skit to the class.  

Math - The students are doing great with adding double digits.  This week we'll work on problem solving, writing equations to represent a problem, and find sums for 3 and 4 digit two-digit addends.  

 The 2nd Grade Musical is on Thursday evening at Lakeview.  Please have your child at LV by 6:45.  Students should dress in fall colors for the performance, which begins at 7:00.

Reading logs - Our class voted to have lunch in the room for their reading reward this month.  Please encourage your child to read and record their books.  Reading logs are due on Friday, December 1.  

Estimation Jar Winner - Anthony
New Student of the Week - Austeja
Positive Paw Winner - Joey

November 6 - 10

Pajama Day!!

Dates to Remember...
Fri. Nov. 10 - Veterans' Day Celebration
                    Wear Red White and Blue in honor of our Veterans
Thurs. Nov. 16 - 2nd Grade Musical at LV
Fri. Nov. 17 - End of 1st Trimester
Tues. Nov. 18 - Grandparents Day
                       Report Cards will be available online
Nov. 22 - 24  - No School  Thanksgiving Holiday

Reading -We will be doing a Unit 1 Assessment on skills learning during our Friendship Unit.  We'll also be working on collective nouns (flock of sheep, gaggle of geese).  

We'll be reading a story called Chick 'N Pug, as part of a Nearpod presentation on our iPads.  

Reading Logs - We had a pajama day today to reward everyone for completing October reading logs!  

Math - We'll work on adding 2 digit numbers with and without regrouping.  Continue to work on memorizing math facts at home.  

Halloween Party - Thank You to our room parents Mrs. Vidal, Mr. Krieger, Mrs. Higgins, and Mrs. Hermans.  We had a wonderful afternoon making a haunted house, playing games, and eating tons of yummy food!  Thanks also to the Dlugo, Todorova, Trinidad, Dimitriou, and Parker families for sending in refreshments and paper supplies.  Sorry if I left anyone out...  We really had a great afternoon!

Positive Paw Winner - Peter
New Student of the Week - Joseph
Estimation Jar Winner - Lucy

Oct 30 - Nov 3

Dates to Remember...

Mon. Oct. 30 - No School  Institute Day
Tues. Oct. 31 - All School Halloween Parade and Classroom Parties
                       Spooky Story Day - Bring a Halloween book from home to read
Wed. Nov. 1 - October reading logs due
Fri. Nov. 10 - Veterans Day Activities
Thurs. Nov. 16 - 2nd grade Music Concert at LV
Fri. Nov. 17 - End of 1st Trimester

Halloween Costumes - Costumes should be brought to school in a bag on Tuesday, Oct. 31.  Costumes should be easy for your child to put on over clothes.  No toy weapons are allowed and make up will not be applied.  Students will be putting costumes on in the afternoon.  

Parade - Our Halloween parade will be held outside - weather permitting.  The parade will begin at 1:00 and everyone is invited!  Our classroom party will follow at 1:30.  Only those parents who have signed up to help may attend.  

Reading - Our focus this week will be Poetry.  We will be reading lots of poetry and learning how words and phrases supply rhythm and meaning in a poem.  We'll also finish writing the final copy of our opinion paragraph.

Vocabulary words will include rhyme, rhythm, regular beats, repetition, figurative language, and alliteration.  

Math - We will begin a new chapter this week, 2 Digit Addition.   

Conferences - It was so nice to meet with all of you this week.  I always enjoy connecting with you and sharing your child's progress.  Thanks for your support!

New Student of the Week -Austin
Estimation Jar Winner - Joseph
Positive Paw Winner - Austin

October 23 - 27

Dates to Remember...
Fri. Oct. 20 - PTO Halloween Party
Oct 24, 25 - Parent Teacher Conferences
Fri. Oct. 27 - No School
Mon. Oct. 30 - No School  Institute Day
Tues. Oct. 31 - All School Parade and Classroom Parties
                      Spooky Story Day
Wed. Nov. 1 - October reading logs due

Reading - We will be doing a reading/writing workshop this week and focus on writing an opinion paragraph.  We'll discuss the difference between facts and opinions.  Students will learn to state their opinion, find reasons to support it, and write a concluding statement.  We'll work on editing and using strong adjectives in our writing.  

Reading logs are due on Wed. Nov. 1.  This month the students voted to have a pajama day!  Please encourage your child to read each night for 20 minutes and complete their reading log. 

Spelling test will be on Thursday, Oct. 26 ~ no school on Friday,   

Math - We will be comparing 3 digit numbers this week as well as working on strategies for problem solving.  We'll take a chapter test midweek.  Next up is 2 digit addition!  We'll be taking our 5 minute addition and subtraction tests for the month of October.  Students are graphing their scores on these 5 minute tests.  Hopefully they are seeing their numbers increase each month!  

Continue to practice math facts at home.  It will make adding large sums much easier if students know their facts by memory.  

Thank you to the Dairen Woodridge Fire Dept for coming to Ide this week.  We learned some important things to do in case of a fire in our home.  Remember to have a plan for your family in case of a fire!

Estimation Jar Winner - David
New Student of the Week - Sophia
Positive Paw Winner - Andrea

October 16 - 20

Dates to Remember...

Tues. Oct. 17 - Fire Safety Presentation  
Oct. 24, 25 - Parent Teacher conferences
Fri. Oct. 27 - No School  
Mon. Oct. 30 - No School  Institute Day
Tues. Oct. 31 - All School Halloween Parade and Classroom Parties
                       Reading Incentive Spooky Story Day

Reading - This week we will be reading Tarra and Bella, a nonfiction story about an elephant and a dog who became best friends.  We'll finish our research writing and also focus on the comprehension strategy of cause and effect. 

Grammar focus will be on adjectives this week. 

Math - We will continue to write numbers to 1,000 in different ways.  We'll also use place value to find 10/100 more and 10/100 less than a 3 digit number.  

Science - We will finish our Nutrition unit this week.  We've learned all about the 5 food groups and how eating from all 5 groups will help keep our bodies healthy.  

Estimation Jar Winners - Sophia 
New Student of the Week - Lucy
Positive Paw Winner - Max

October 9 - 13

Picture Day

What a great looking group!!

Dates to Remember...
Sat. Oct. 14 - TEAM 66 Casino Night
Fri. Oct. 20 - Family Halloween Party  6:30 - 8:00 pm
Oct. 24, 25 - Parent Teacher Conferences  
Fri. Oct. 27 - No School  
Mon. Oct. 30 - No School  Institute Day
Tues. Oct. 31 - All School Halloween Parade and Classroom Parties  

             

Kit Kat, our school mascot ~ students raised $1,241.46.  Half of the money will be donated to Hurricane Relief Efforts.  Thanks to everyone who participated in our Penny Wars!  

Parent Teacher Conference sign up was sent this morning via email/link to Sign Up Genius.  Please take a moment to sign up for a time slot.  

Progress Reports will be coming home today with your child.  Please sign and return it to school on Tuesday.  

Reading -  We will continue to work on our shared research paragraphs.  We'll write our final copies this week.  

Grammar focus will be on verbs.

Math - We've started a new chapter in math, Numbers to 1,000.  We'll focus on the place value of each digit in a 3 digit number.  

Spelling - All students brought home a new spelling list this week.  Please take time to go over the words at home.  Our next test will be Friday, Oct. 13.

New Student of the Week - Andrea
Positive Paw Winner - Lucy
Estimation Jar Winner - David