Second Grade Newsletter

                         November 11, 2008

 

Reading:  This week we are finishing Unit 2 week 5 of the Treasures reading program. The Treasures books have related to staying fit and healthy activities. We read a realistic fiction story called There’s Nothing Like Baseball. We have also read small reading books such as Tom’s Tryouts, Harry’s Game and The Laughter Club.

 

Writing: The second graders have been working diligently on the writing pieces for the CCIRA contest. It is a yearly

writing contest sponsored by the Colorado Council of International Reading. The winners of each school will be submitted to CCIRA.  Our deadline for submission is next Tuesday.  The children are very excited!!

 

Math:   We have restructured our math classes for Saxon this next quarter.  Your child may be switching to a different class depending on their needs.  We have evaluated progress, work habits, class and homework completion to determine the best fit for your child. If you have any questions, please email your teacher.

 

Science:  We are learning about cells and the digestive system.  Please turn in the permission slip as soon as possible so we have enough time to request a check from our accounting department.  If we are receiving money on the last day, it is very difficult to request money to pay for the trip.

 

Social Studies: We have started our two week unit on Japan.  We will be learning about the culture, geography, people and holidays in this country.

 

Virtue:  Our virtue next month is Stewardship.  If you have any projects or examples of stewardship at home, please feel free to share them with our classes.

 

Other: Remember that it is snow season!!   Your child can play in the snow ONLY if they have boots and snowpants.

        They also need a pair of shoes to change into when they get to class.  Dress code still needs to be followed

         in school.

 

Dear Parents

Just a reminder to encourage your children to bring in those box tops.  If you can keep them in a bag with your name on it, the process will be smoother.  Remember, the deadline is Thursday, November 20th.  Please place your box tops in the box in the lobby .The classroom winner will enjoy a pizza party, we are hoping on Tuesday, November 25th. I will keep you posted.

                         Let me know if you have any questions!

                                                            Misty O’Leary

 

 

  There is an Art Club and

Gr. 2 – 5 Students – You’re Invited!

 

When: Tuesdays starting November 25th through January 27th (8 classes)

 

Where: The Art Room

 

Time: 4:00 to 5:00 pm.                                                                         

 (All students not picked up at 5:00 will sign in to Academy Kids)

 

Cost: $30.00 (Payable to ACS due November 21st)

 

The club will be run by Mrs. Huskins, and we will be doing painting, crafts, jewelry, and other wonderful things!  There will be a maximum of 20 students, so sign up early. Contact Mrs. Huskins after11/21 to check for available space!

A snack will be provided!

 

 

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                                                              Mrs. Martinelli, Miss Villari, Mrs. Frederiksen