LANGUAGE ARTS: This week we read and discussed Being a Good Citizen and The Great Puppy Invasion. Being a Good Citizen is an informational text while The Great Puppy Invasion is a fantasy. 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.
MATH: Students have been using addition and subtraction to solve word problems, and adding and subtracting using mental math strategies. We took the chapter 1 test today and will begin chapter 2 over working with equal groups tomorrow.
RELIGION: We have been discussing the sacrament of Baptism and the signs used in Baptism (holy water, holy oil, Baptismal candle, and white clothing).
BOOK ORDERS: I am enclosing book orders in today's take home folder. Book orders are due next Friday, September 18 if you are interested in ordering. If you don't see a book you're looking for in the flyer, there are many books for students at all reading levels online at clubs.scholastic.com. You are not limited to ordering only the books in the flyer being sent home. To order online, our class code is LJWD4.
CHROMEBOOKS: The second graders will be using their Chromebooks with various math programs such as "Xtra Math," "Teachley Math," and "Envision Math." These programs will be used to help increase overall understanding of grade level math concepts and cover essential concepts including number sense, operations, place value, and problem solving. Students will also be using their Chromebooks with Code. Code is a program that provides opportunities for students to learn computer science. The lessons are geared toward developing coding skills alongside problem solving and critical thinking skills. Students will also have the opportunity to practice keyboarding skills with a program we are using called "Typetastic." We 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.
FIELD TRIP: The K-4 field trip to Green Valley State Park on Monday, September 14 is quickly approaching. Just a reminder to have your child bring a sack lunch and a drink that day. Let's hope for great weather!
PTO MEETNG: There will be a PTO meeting next Wednesday, September 16 at 6:00 P.M.
SPIRIT DAY: Tomorrow, September 11 is a Spirit Day. Students can pay $1.00 to wear a hat or sweatpants 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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