October 28, 2022

Thank you, again, to Mr. Cheng for reading to us! We LOVED the glow-in-the-dark, spooky story. We appreciate you coming in to read to us!

Getting creative with some STEM materials during indoor recess!

2nd grade has worked hard this week in all content areas, but especially English Language Arts! We finished our Unit 2 in Reading, our Phonics unit over vowel teams and long vowel/silent E patterns, and our Animal Research essay. We rocked food donation by bringing in food that will help the community. “Challenge Accepted” was our mantra as we learned that problems could be challenges and planned ways that we could solve them to help us learn and grow. We will continue strong with learning next week! ​

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NEXT WEEK'S "I CAN" STATEMENTS

Student Success Skills

• I can pause (stop and think) before I act.

On-Level Reading & ELA

• I can identify where I hear the digraph sounds (beginning, middle, or end) 
• I can read and write with unpredictable vowel teams (ie for chief and ie for fries) 
  • Examples of ie (/e/): chief, thief, brief 
  • Examples of ie (/I/): spies, fries, tie, cries 
• I can explain how non-fiction text can help me understand the meaning of text (photographs, diagrams, and captions) 
• I can identify the main purpose of a text, including what the author wants to explain, describe, or answer.  
• I can write a personal narrative using a sequence of events, transitions, and an ending.  
• I can use actions verbs in my writing. 
• I can read and use plural and irregular plural nouns in my writing.  

Accelerated Reading & ELA

• I can identify the main idea (central idea) and supporting details in an expository text.

• I can use central ideas and key details to summarize expository texts.
• ​I can use action verbs in my writing.

Social Studies

• What types of tools did the Creek and Cherokee use for hunting, building, and fighting? 
• What types of homes did the Native Americans live in during the winter and summer months? 

On-Level Math (New Enhanced Standards) - Unit 2.2
*Click above where it says "Unit 2.2" for the Parent Letter for further explanation of the standards/topics covered in this unit.

• Unit 2 Math Assessment (1st Week of November).
  
• Double digit addition with and without regrouping. 
  
• Double digit subtraction with and without regrouping. 
  
• Money: Counting Coins – mixed values. 
  
• Bar Graphs with different scales (key). 
  
• Solving word problems with addition and subtraction strategies 
  

Accelerated Math - Unit 3.3
*Click above where it says "Unit 3.3 for the Parent Letter for further explanation of the standards/topics covered in this unit.

• I can solve two step word problems involving the four operations with a letter standing for the unknown.  
• I can solve unknowns with an input/output box.  

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IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES

• Wednesday, November 2nd   School Store: All items are $1.00 
  
• Friday, November 4th   Wearing your favorite boots and fall clothing! 
  
• Friday, November 4th   Bingo Night
  
• Tuesday, November 8th   Remote Learning Day - work will be provided to complete at home on this day. ​
• Friday, November 18th Thankful for Reading Day - Dress as your favorite book character! 😊 More information to come about this fun-filled reading day.  
  

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​Monday Activities

1. Animal Author's Share Day!

• Our class will be celebrating an awesome few weeks of animal research and writing with an Author's Share Party on Monday, October 31st! To make things even more exciting, we'd love to celebrate with some animal-themed snacks. 😊 If you'd like and are able to, please consider contributing an item for our "Zoo Trail Mix.” You can check out the Sign-Up Genius here. If your child has allergies or if you’d prefer to send in a snack form home for him/her to enjoy, please feel free to do so on this day. I’d love for everyone to be able to take part!​

2. Game Day

• Our class has been working hard at following the school's PBIS rules and as a result, we have earned a class reward! Woohoo! We will celebrate with board games at the end of the day on Monday. Your child is welcome to bring in board games, card games, and beaded/bracelet crafts. Please keep any devices at home. Thank you in advance for your help with this!

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CLOSING

As always, feel free to reach out with questions and concerns. I am here to support you and your child. Have a great weekend ahead! 

Best,

Bianca Balcar