November 21 - December 2

Thanksgiving Musical

I am so thankful for this great group of kids that I have gotten to know this year!  They are so much fun to work with and I loved watching them sing and have fun last evening.  Also thankful that they were all able to be at the concert last night ~ despite all the sickness we've had!  

Dates to Remember
Tues. Nov. 22 - Grandparents Day  for 2nd grade ~ 10:15 - 11:00
                               Report Cards will be available online
Nov. 23 - 25  No School  Thanksgiving Holiday
Tues. Dec. 7 - Early Dismissal  11:35

Math - We will be working on a new chapter in math, 2 Digit Subtraction.  We'll begin by subtracting with the "break apart strategy, then modeling with base ten blocks, and subtracting with the standard algorithm.

Continue to practice math facts at home.  This week we'll do our monthly 5 minute fact fluency tests.   

Reading - We'll be reading the text, Aero and Officer Mike.  We'll look for text evidence to prove the author's purpose.  Comprehension focus will be recalling key ideas and details from the text.

Reading logs for November are due on Thurs. Dec. 1.  The class voted to have a stuffed animal day as their reward.

Estimation Jar Winner - Brayden
Positive Paw Winner - Brayden

Happy Thanksgiving
I've told the kids how thankful I am that we have a wonderful school to come to each day. I'm so 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 14 - 18

Veterans Day

We had the priviledge of meeting Captain Conley today.  He shared with us information about his experiences in the army.  He showed us his protective gear and answered many questions.  Thank you Captain Conley for your service to our country!  

Mrs. Johnson shared with us photos and information about her husband, Major Dale Johnson.  He was in the Air Force and served in several states in the U.S., as well as in Italy, Germany, Okinawa, and Bolivia. Their family has enjoyed so many unique experiences during his time with the Air Force.  We wrote letters to Major Johnson and thanked him for his service as well.

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 Major Johnson, Captain Conley and so many others this Veterans Day!  

Dates to Remember...
Tues. Nov. 15 - Picture Retakes
Thurs. Nov. 17 - 2nd Grade Thanksgiving Sing at LV  7pm
Fri. Nov. 18 - Movie Night at PV
                     end of the 1st trimester
Tues. Nov. 22 - Grandparents Day at Ide
Nov. 23 - 25  No School  Thanksgiving Holiday
Wed. Dec. 7 - Early Dismissal

2nd Grade Musical is on Thursday evening at Lakeview.  Please have your child at LV by 6:45.  Students should dress in either jeans or khaki pants and wear a "fall colored" shirt.  The performance will begin at 7:00.

Reading Logs - Our class voted to have a stuffed animal day for their reading reward this month.  Please encourage your child to read and record their books and return their reading log on Wednesday, Dec. 1.

Reading - We will finish our Unit 1 Assessment and work on collective nouns.  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 fo the stories, as well as drawing conclusions.    

Six Flags Reading Logs - Six Flags is again offering a free ticket to every student who completes their reading log recording 6 hours of reading.  The log is coming home today and must be returned by Feb. 21.  You may count the same reading/books for both our home reading log and the Read to Succeed log.  Any questions, let me know.

Math - The students are doing great with adding double digits.  This week we'll write equations to represent a problem and find sums for 3 and 4 addends.

Parent Teacher Conferences - It was great to meet with all of you this week.  I appreciate the time spent talking about your child's progress.

Positive Paw Winner - Cameron
Estimation Jar Winner - Andrew

November 7 - 11

We all had a great time at the Halloween Parade and Party!  I hope you were able to join us on such a beautiful afternoon!  Thank you to Mrs. Rerucha for planning, Mrs. Mesker, Mrs. LaRocco, Mrs. Monreal, and Mrs. Vano for helping with games, crafts, and refreshments. Thanks also to the Lafin and Woods families for sending in snacks and paper goods.  I know I'm forgetting someone else ~ but thanks to everyone who helped.  The kids made a spider craft and a ghost craft too.  They really had so much fun!

Dates to Remember...
Nov. 8 & 9 - Parent Teacher Conferences
Fri. Nov. 11 - Veteran Assembly
                     Wear red, white, and blue to honor our veterans
Thurs. Nov. 17 - 2nd Grade Music Concert
                          7 pm at LV
Fri. Nov. 18 - End of 1st trimester
                     Movie Night
Nov. 23 - 25 - No School  Thanksgiving Holiday

Math - We will continue working on 2 digit addition this week.  We'll do a lot of practicing with and without regrouping.  We took our 5 minute fact tests this past week.  We're graphing our scores on these tests, so your child can see his/her progress.

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

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

Estimation Jar Winner - Gio
New Student of the Week - Nick
Positive Paw Winner - Olivia

                   

October 31 - November 4

It's Halloween Week!  

Many students brought Halloween books from home to share!  They had a great time reading these fun stories.

Halloween Costumes - Please remember to send your child's costume to school on Monday.  We will be changing into costumes after lunch.  Remember no toy weapons are allowed and make up will not be applied.  Everyone is welcome to join us for the parade, outside weather permitting, beginning at 1:00.

Dates to Remember...
Mon. Oct. 31 - All School Halloween Parade  1:00  Everyone is welcome
                        Classroom Party 1:30  Only those parent who are signed up may attend
Mon. Nov. 7 - No School Conference Week
Tues. Nov. 8 - No School Institute Day
Nov. 9 & 10 - Parent Teacher Conferences
Fri. Nov. 11 - Veteran's Day Assembly  Students wear red, white, and blue to honor veterans
Tues. Nov. 15 - Picture Retakes
Thurs. Nov. 17 - 2nd Grade Concert at LV  7pm
Fri. Nov. 18 - End of 1st trimester
Tues. Nov. 22 - Grandparents Day
                         Report Cards

Reading -  We will finish our Friendship unit this week by reading How To Be a Friend.  We will 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.

Classroom Reading Logs are due on Tuesday. Nov. 2.  The class voted to have a pajama day for all students who return a completed log.  We'll have it one day next week ~ date to be determined.

Math - We will begin working on 2 digit addition.  We'll be using several different strategies to regroup.

Positive Paw Winner - Aubrey
New Student of the Week - Isabella

October 24 - 28

Dates to Remember...
Mon. Oct. 24 - Facilities Plan Meeting  7 pm at Ide
Tues. Oct. 25 - Friendship Day
Wed. Oct. 26 - Early Dismissal  11:35
Fri. Oct. 28 - Reading Incentive Day  BOO-tiful Book Day - Wear black and orange and bring a Halloween book from home if you have one
                     PTO Halloween Party 6:30 pm
Mon. Oct. 31 - All School Halloween Parade 1:00
                        Classroom Party 1:30
Mon. Nov. 7 - No School
Tues. Nov. 8 - No School  Teacher Institute Day
Nov. 9 & 10 - Parent Teacher Conferences
Fri. Nov. 11 - Veteran's Day Assembly

Parent Teacher Conferences - Conferences will be held on November 9 & 10.  You should have received an invitation email to sign up (through Sign Up Genius) today, Oct. 21.  If you did not, please email me and I'll be sure you get the link.

Halloween costumes - Halloween costumes should be brought to school in a bag on Monday, 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.

Costume 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.

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

Grammar focus will be on past tense of irregular verbs.

Math - We will solve problems with equal groups by modeling with counters, use repeated addition to match an array, and finish the week with a chapter test.  We'll also be doing our 5 minute timed test for October.

New Student of the Week - Nana
Positive Paw Winner - Mia
Estimation Jar Winners - Mustafa and Andrew

Birthday - Nick Oct. 28  Happy Birthday Nick!!

October 17 - 21

Dates to Remember...
Mon. Oct. 24 - Facilities Plan Community Event
Tues. Oct. 25 - Friendship Day
Wed. Oct. 26 - Early Dismissal  11:35
Fri. Oct. 28 - Reading Reward BOO-tiful Book Day
                     District Halloween Party
Mon. Oct. 31 - All School Parade & Classroom Parties
Week of Nov. 7 - Parent Teacher Conferences
Mon. Nov. 7 - No School  Conference Week
Tues. Nov. 8 - No School  Teacher Institute

Welcome Ms. Hernandez!  Carol Hernandez, attending Lewis University, began working with us this week.  She will be observing and working with our students during the next 8 weeks.  She is excited about getting to know the kids and we're glad to have her!

Reading - We will be doing a reading/writing workshop this week and focus on writing an opinion paragraph. Students will learn to state their opinion, find reasons that support it, and write a concluding statement.  We will work on editing and use strong adjectives in our writing.

Reading logs - The class voted to have a pajama day as a reward for October reading. Please encourage your child to read for 20 minutes each night and fill in their reading log.

Math - We'll continue working on addition and subtraction strategies this week.  We'll discuss how addition and subtraction are related, we'll practice subtraction facts, and use 10 to subtract.  We'll end the week by using equations to represent problems.

Positive Paw Winner - Ella
New Student of the Week - Nate
Estimation Jar Winners - Mustafa and Amey

October 10 - 14

Picture Day!

Dates to Remember...
Mon. Oct. 10 - No School  Columbus Day
Mon. Oct. 24 - Community Event at Ide
Tues. Oct. 25 - Friendship Day
Wed. Oct. 26 - Early Dismissal  11:35
Fri. Oct. 28 - BOOtiful Book Day  Reading Incentive Day
                     We'll be writing and drawing about our favorite books
Mon. Oct. 31 - All School Picnic and Classroom Halloween Parties

Math -  We're starting a new chapter this week focusing on addition strategies.  We'll work on doubles, doubles plus one, and making a ten.  Please encourage your child to practice addition and subtraction facts at home

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.

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

New Student of the Week - Andrew
Positive Paw Winner - Isabella
Estimation Jar Winner - Gio and Allison

Birthday - Vanessa Oct. 8  Happy Birthday Vanessa!