LANGUAGE ARTS: This week we read and discussed Being a Good Citizen and Picture Day Perfection. Being a Good Citizen is an informational text while Picture Day Perfection is a realistic fiction selection. We worked on skills such as decoding words with short "o," "u," and "e," identifying adjectives in sentences, using story vocabulary in context, identifying complete sentences, putting words in sentences in the correct order (subject first--predicate last), identifying the consonant-vowel-consonant pattern in words, identifying run-on sentences, and learning ten new high-frequency words.
RELIGION: We have been discussing the sacrament of Baptism and the symbols used in Baptism (holy water, holy oil, Baptismal candle, and white clothing).
FIRST RECONCILIATION PARENT/STUDENT MEETING: There will be a parent/student meeting in the church basement on Sunday, September 24 after the 9:00 A.M. Mass for those who are Catholic and have children making their First Reconciliation in December.
BOOK ORDERS: I am enclosing book orders in today's take home folder. Book orders are due next Friday, September 15 if you are interested in ordering. If you don't see a book you're looking for in the flyers, there are many books for students at all reading levels online at scholastic.com/bookclubs. You are not limited to ordering only the books in the flyers being sent home. To order online, our class code is LJWD4.
CHROMEBOOKS: The second graders will be using their Chromebooks with a math program called "SuccessMaker." SuccessMaker will be used to help increase overall understanding of grade level math concepts. Students will also be using their Chromebooks with Code. Code is a program that provides opportunities for students to learn computer science. Students will also have the opportunity to practice keyboarding skills with a program we are using called "Typetastic," and will practice various language arts, science, and social studies skills with "Seesaw." Throughout the school year students will be using their Chromebooks for many other different learning opportunities as well.
SPIRIT DAY: Tomorrow, September 8 is a Spirit Day. Students can pay $1.00 to wear a hat, sweatpants, or sunglasses to school if they wish. The money raised helps those in need in our local community. Students can also wear their Cyclone or Hawkeye shirt to support their favorite Iowa team for the upcoming Cy-Hawk game!!
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