September 30, 2022 - week 8

Enjoying lemonade to celebrate author's purpose! LemonADE - authors write to ANSWER a question, DESCRIBE something, or EXPLAIN a process.

Our first 2 classmates to earn Book Vending Machine coupons! Awesome book choices, Sanuthi and Eric!

Hip, hip, HOORAY! We had our first visit from the PBIS cart this Wednesday. Our class is making a SPLASH with their awesome behavior! Keep it up, Dolphins!

It's hard to believe that September is almost over! Time is going by so fast and it’s amazing to see the growth happening with the students. I am looking forward to meeting parents for conferences. Please look for a link below to sign up! 

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NEXT WEEK'S "I CAN" STATEMENTS

Student Success Skills

• I know different ways to get my needs met. 

On-Level Reading & ELA

• I can identify the prefixes: un, re, dis, mis, fore, pre. 
  
• I can read and understand a fable. 
  
• I can use text evidence to respond to a fable. 
  
• I know what animals in stories can teach us. 
  
• I can draft an informational essay with an introduction, facts and definitions to support, and write a conclusion. 
  
• I can use collective nouns correctly. 
  

Accelerated Reading & ELA

• I can use the compare and contrast text structure to show similarities and differences between two or more things.
• I can use the cause & effect text structure to show similarities and differences between two or more things.
• I can write realistic fiction stories.
  

Science 

• I can classify objects based on their physical properties.  
  
• I can describe physical and chemical changes in matter. 
  
• I can describe reversible and irreversible changes in matter. 
  

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.

• I can use base ten drawings and equations to subtract 2-digit numbers. 
  
• I can use a number line to subtract 2-digit numbers. 
  

Accelerated Math - Unit 3.2
*Click above where it says "Unit 3.2" for the Parent Letter for further explanation of the standards/topics covered in this unit.

• I can use the relationship between multiplication and division to solve for the unknown in multiplication problems using the inverse.   
  
• I can use unknown-factor problems to solve division equations. 
  

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IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES

• Monday, October 3rd   Wear the color blue
• Tuesday, October 3rd - Wednesday October 4th   Math MAP Testing 

• Friday, October 7th  Dolvin Spirit Day - wear your favorite fall colors
  
• Wednesday, October 12th   Conference Day
  
• Socktober Collections now through Friday, October 14th   Let's go 2nd grade! 

​​*School Store is every Wednesday in the double hallway. 

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Food activities

Sometimes, I like to do activities that involve food/drinks for the students, or will occasionally reward with them a special treat for awesome behavior! If you would prefer for your child not to participate with the rewards I provide, please send me an email to let me know ASAP. Additionally, please consider sending in a bag of treats from home for me to keep on-hand so your child can participate with food/drink approved by you. Thank you in advance!  

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FALL CONFERENCES ​

I can't believe it's already time to start preparing for Fall Conference Day on Wednesday, October 12th! I would love to sit down and discuss your child's progress (thus far) with you. Please take a moment to look over the Sign-Up Genius and select a time on this day that works well for you. Please email me directly if you have a conflict and I will do my best to accommodate your schedule. Thank you in advance!

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MYSTERY READER SIGN-UP

I would like to give a HUGE shoutout to our awesome Mystery Reader Coordinator, Mrs. Becki Miller (Austin's mother) for organizing our MR schedule for the school year! If you're interested in coming to read to our class, please sign up here. If you haven't already done so, please be sure to complete the Fulton County Volunteer Application few days BEFORE you plan to read (please click here to to so). If this has not been completed and processed before your arrival, you will not be able to go past the front office. 

Our Sign-Up Genius can be found here. On the day of your session, please email me 3 clues to share with the class to get them guessing and excited about our visitor. We can't WAIT to have you in to read!

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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