Dear Parents,
We are off to a great start this week. I have some new photographs up on the blog of
our geode splitting adventure. Be sure
to take a look by clicking the science tab.
Tomorrow (Tuesday) is our PE day. Please send your child
with appropriate footwear. PE is always
an exciting day for students!
Today was an thrilling day in 2nd grade. Every
child received a new book bag to keep in class. We discussed how to pick a
‘good fit’ book for independent reading. Tomorrow we will fill our new book
bags with books to read in class. Children are encouraged to choose books they
know the Purpose for reading, books they
are Interested in, books they can Comprehend, and books in which they Know most of the words. It is important a book isn’t too hard or too
easy. It needs to fit just right! You
can use this language at home as well when you are out selecting books from the
bookstore or library.
Many children are asking about homework. In second grade I send home homework on
Friday. ALL homework is optional except
reading. I will send home a reading log
due the following Friday. I will send
home two or three math sheets. One will be second grade level, one is a
challenge story problem, and the final sheet is a third grade challenge
sheet. Normally math causes the most
difficulty at home. If this is the case
please SKIP IT and spend the time doing something fun such as cooking using
recipes (fractions), measuring things including your child, practicing with an
analog clock telling time, or counting money when appropriate. Also, I will send home second grade spelling
words and challenge words. If this is important to you, you can test your child
at home. If not skip it. Children learn spelling through writing and
we will be doing a lot of writing at school!
I never want to send a message to a child they are awful spellers
because they fail the weekly test.
I will talk more about my homework philosophy at curriculum night
September 28th.
Finally, I will send home the rock collection assignment on
Friday. I find ‘project type’ homework
dealing with motivating topics, families can enjoy together, work well at this
age and do not cause family stress. If
you have any egg cartons at home please send them to school this week!
Last but not least, we have snack at school each day. If you can contribute to our class snack,
helping children who do not bring a snack, all donations are appreciated. Don’t
forget, NUT FREE only.
Have a wonderful week,
~Donna
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