Newsletter 3-23-16

We are learning about geometry in math and studying the attributes of solid figures and plane shapes.  We also had fun with Lucky Charms graphing for Saint Patrick’s Day.

Our next math unit will be money.  Because it can be a difficult concept, we are already learning the names and values of the different coins.  The more your child can work with money at home, the easier it will be for her or him when we begin our unit.  There are also some fun money games on the blog.    

The students are earning plastic money for good behavior, which they will be able to use to buy items at a class store.  If you are able to donate any small items, (stickers, pencils, toys, etc.) for the store or help run it on a Friday, please email me.

Keep having your child work on Reflex Math.  We have some students who are getting close to 100% mastery! 

Please remind your child to bring his or her homework back on time each week.  Students know that they need to cut out their spelling words and do three activities to earn their sticker on the chart.  You can always do a practice test as one of the activities.  Just write it and initial it on the activity page.  

Alia earned our citizenship award for cooperation.  Way to go!

We are excited for our field trip to the Natural History Museum this Friday!  If your child signed up for a home lunch, please make sure they have it that day.

We have been practicing our parts for our second grade musical, The Ugly Duckling.  This program ties in with our language arts standards and citizenship skills.  Our performance for parents will be Thursday, April 14 at 2:00.  If it is not possible for you to attend the 2:00 performance, there will be limited seating at our student performance at 9:00.

Thank you for all your help and support at home.  Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns.  

Newsletter 2-29-16

In language arts this week, we’re wrapping up unit four and reviewing for the CFA test on Monday.  There is no homework packet or spelling test this week.  Please use the extra time to go on the Pearson website and see what skills your child missed in the weekly tests.  Clicking on these skills will print out a specialized practice page.  I’ve sent the instructions again as an attachment.

This would be a great week for your child to get extra practice on Reflex Math.  Many of our students are less than halfway to our goal of 100%.  It is important for all of our children to be fluent in their math facts to 20 by the end of second grade, and those who make the goal by May 5 will earn a party!

Thanks for sending back the February reading calendars today.  If your child forgot, please send it back tomorrow.  Please encourage your child to read every day.  Students who meet our goal of 400 minutes get a coupon for a free pizza from Pizza Hut.

We had a fantastic Valentine’s Day party!  Thank you so much to our room moms, Mrs. Pappas, Mrs. Anderson, and Mrs. Douglas.  I also want to thank you for the nice gifts and chocolates!

We learned a lot about Utah history from our Mountain Man assembly.  

Congratulations to Gaby for earning the citizenship award for friendship!

We are still doing Jump Rope for Heart, and some of our kids have been practicing at recess.  It has been exciting to see the donations they have brought for the American Heart Association.

Have a great week!  Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.

Mrs. Adams