february 11, 2022

2/11/2022

Sharing our awesome persuasive/opinion writing to convince our favorite color crayons not to quit!

Checking out our shadow in relation to the position of the sun!

Modeling the moon phases with delicious Oreos!

AMAZING author's visit from Dion Leonard and his sweet pup, Gobi! What a moving story!

NEXT WEEK, WE WILL LEARN...

Reading
- 2.RI.6 Identify the main purpose of a text, including what the author wants to answer, explain, or describe.
Writing
- ELAGSE2W1 Write opinion pieces in which they introduce the topic or book they are writing about, state an opinion, supply reasons that support the opinion, use linking words (e.g., because, and, also) to connect opinion and reasons, and provide a concluding statement or section.
Grammar
- ELAGSE2L2.c Use an apostrophe to form contractions and frequently occurring possessives.
Phonics
- ELAGSE2RF3 Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.
  - -oo, both long and short U sound (look - short, book - short, cool - long, noon - long)
Math
- Unit 2.5 - On Level - Please click here for the unit 5 parent letter.
  - MGSE2.G.1 Recognize and draw shapes having specified attributes, such as a given number of angles or a given number of equal faces. Identify triangles, quadrilaterals, pentagons, hexagons, and cubes.
- Unit 3.2 - Advanced - Please click here for the unit 2 parent letter.
  - MGSE3.OA.1 Interpret products of whole numbers, e.g., interpret 5 x 7 as the total number of objects in 5 groups of 7 objects each. For example, describe a context in which a total number of objects can be expressed as 5 x 7.
  - MGSE3.OA.3 Use multiplication and division within 100 to solve word problems in situations involving equal groups, arrays, and measurement quantities,‡ e.g., by using drawings and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem.
  - MGSE3.OA.7 Fluently multiply and divide within 100, using strategies such as the relationship between multiplication and division (e.g., knowing that 8 x 5 = 40, one knows 40 ÷ 5 = 8) or properties of operations. By the end of Grade 3, know from memory all products of two one-digit numbers.
Science
- S2E1.b Construct an argument to support the claim that although the sun appears to be the brightest and largest star, it is actually medium in size and brightness.
- S2E1.a Ask questions to describe the physical attributes (size and brightness) of stars.
- S2E2.a Plan and carry out an investigation to determine the effect of the position of the sun in relation to a fixed object on Earth at various times of the day.
- S2E2.b Design and build a structure that demonstrates how shadows change throughout the day.

IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES

February 14th Valentine's Day Card Exchange (see below)
February 18th Dolvin Professional Day - No School for Students
February 21th President's Day - No School - Schools Closed
February 23th Spring Picture Day (see below) & Chick-fil-A Spirit Night
February 24th International Day (see below); Think First, Stay Safe Opt-Out Deadline (see below)
February 23 - 25th Bus Driver Appreciation
February 28th Early Dismissal
March 1st Vocabulary Parade (see below)

VALENTINE'S DAY CARD EXCHANGE

We can't wait for our Valentine's Day Card Exchange! This will take place on Monday, February 14th. Please be sure that if your child is participating, he/she has prepared a card for all of the students on this list. Thanks for your support with this!

Spring Pictures

Spring photos are scheduled for Feb. 23rd. In your child's folder this week, I sent home 2 Lifetouch forms -

Individual Photos
Class Photos

You can either send in payment or pay online. If you choose to purchase, please send the order form back to school with your child including either the payment or the payment confirmation code. Thank you!

Think First, stay safe

Every year, Dolvin students receive a scripted lesson on personal safety to help protect them from child abuse. This curriculum, called Think First and Stay Safe, is approved by the district and required for all students in Fulton County Schools in grades K-5. If you would like to have your child opt-out/not participate in this year’s lesson, please complete the opt-out letter and return to me. The deadline to opt-out is February 24th. Please reach out to our school counselor, Ms. Layton, at [email protected] if you have any questions or would like to preview the lessons. These lessons will start February 28th.

INTERNATIONAL DAY

Please see the below information regarding our 2022 International Day. This is one of my favorite days of the school year!

Vocabulary Parade

Our Vocabulary parade is on its way! Your child will select a word to become a costume. Put your thinking caps on and start your plans. How could you show zigzag, measurement, horizontal...?

Closing

Please always feel free to reach out with questions and concerns. I hope you have a great and safe weekend ahead!

Sincerely,

Bianca Popola