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