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February 25, 2022

2/25/2022

 
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Pigtails for "Twosday!"
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Twinning on "Twosday!"
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Early morning array practice!

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.​
      • ​We will take a major assessment over this standard next week.
    • 2.RI.2   Identify the main topic of a multiparagraph text as well as the focus of specific paragraphs within the text.
  • 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.
    • ELAGSE2W5   With guidance and support from adults and peers, focus on a topic and strengthen writing as needed by revising and editing.
  • Grammar
    • ELAGSE2L1.c   Use reflexive pronouns (e.g., myself, ourselves).​
      • ​We will take a minor assessment (classwork) over this standard next week.
  • Phonics ​
    • ​ELAGSE2RF3   Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.
      • au, aw, augh, & al
  • Math 
    • Unit ​2.5 - On Level - Please click here for the unit 5 parent letter. 
      • MGSE2.G.3   Partition circles and rectangles into two, three, or four equal shares, describe the shares using the words halves, thirds, half of, a third of, etc., and describe the whole as two halves, three thirds, four fourths. Recognize that equal shares of identical wholes need not have the same shape.
    • ​Unit 3.2 - Advanced - Please click here for the unit 2 parent letter.
      • MGSE3.OA.2   Interpret whole number quotients of whole numbers, e.g., interpret 56 ÷ 8 as the number of objects in each share when 56 objects are partitioned equally into 8 shares (How many in each group?), or as a number of shares when 56 objects are partitioned into equal shares of 8 objects each (How many groups can you make?). For example, describe a context in which a number of shares or a number of groups can be expressed as 56 ÷ 8.
      • 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.4   Determine the unknown whole number in a multiplication or division equation relating three whole numbers using the inverse relationship of multiplication and division. For example, determine the unknown number that makes the equation true in each of the equations, 8 x ? = 48, 5 = □ ÷ 3, 6 x 6 = ?.
      • MGSE3.OA.5   Apply properties of operations as strategies to multiply and divide. Examples: If 6 x 4 = 24 is known, then 4 x 6 = 24 is also known. (Commutative property of multiplication.) 3 x 5 x 2 can be found by 3 x 5 = 15, then 15 x 2 = 30, or by 5 x 2 = 10, then 3 x 10 = 30. (Associative property of multiplication.) Knowing that 8 x 5 = 40 and 8 x 2 = 16, one can find 8 x 7 as 8 x (5 + 2) = (8 x 5) + (8 x 2) = 40 + 16 = 56. (Distributive property.)
      • 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.
    • Social Studies
      • SS2H1   Describe the lives and contributions of historical figures in Georgia history.
      • SS2H1.d   Martin Luther King, Jr. (civil rights).

IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES

  • February 28th   Early Release 
  • March 1st   Vocabulary Parade (see below)
  • March 2nd   Dr. Seuss' Birthday
  • ​March 4th  Parent Coffee; Dolvin Spirit Day
  • March 7th - 11th   Exceptional Children's Week
    • Monday, March 7th   Animal Day - bring a stuffed animal to school
    • Tuesday, March 8th   Friendship Day theme - twin with a friend or many friends
    • Wacky Wednesday, March 9th   Wear bright colors, mismatch, look unique
    • Thursday, March 10th   Dolvin Spirit Day
  • March 11th   Teacher Workday (students off)
  • March 14th   Professional Development Day (students off)
  • March 21st   Early Release
  • March 22nd - 30th   Boosterthon
  • Mach 23rd - 30th   SGC Voting

VOCABULARY PARADE

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Our Vocabulary parade is RIGHT around the corner (March 1st)! Your child will select a word to become a costume (see above). We brainstormed some words during class this week and completed a mini-plan for our costumes. I sent them home in the students' black communication journal last Thursday. Your child isn't bound to this word - it was just a way to warm our minds up to the idea of choosing a word we could "become." On Tuesday, your child must bring to school...
  • a wearable sign with his/her word & definition
  • a costume to show his/her word
I am so excited! Please feel free to email me if you have any questions or need any help.

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

february 18, 2022

2/18/2022

 
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We all felt the LOVE this week during our Valentine's Day Card Exchange!

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.
      • long U patters - ue, ew, ui, u_e 
  • 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.
        • ​We will take a minor assessment over this standard next week.
      • MGSE2.G.2 Partition a rectangle into rows and columns of same-size squares and count to find the total number of them.
    • ​Unit 3.2 - Advanced - Please click here for the unit 2 parent letter.
      • MGSE3.OA.5   Apply properties of operations as strategies to multiply and divide. Examples: If 6 x 4 = 24 is known, then 4 x 6 = 24 is also known. (Commutative property of multiplication.) 3 x 5 x 2 can be found by 3 x 5 = 15, then 15 x 2 = 30, or by 5 x 2 = 10, then 3 x 10 = 30. (Associative property of multiplication.) Knowing that 8 x 5 = 40 and 8 x 2 = 16, one can find 8 x 7 as 8 x (5 + 2) = (8 x 5) + (8 x 2) = 40 + 16 = 56. (Distributive property.)
        • ​​We will take a minor assessment over this standard next week.
      • 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.​
      • ​​We will take a major assessment over the above standards next week.

IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES

  • February 21th   President's Day - No School - Schools Closed
  • February 22nd   "Twos-Day!" (see below)
  • February 23th   Spring Picture Day (see below) & Chick-fil-A Spirit Night (must say you're from Dolvin!)
  • February 23 - 25th   Bus Driver Appreciation
  • February 24th   International Day Videos Due (see below)
  • February 28th   Early Release 
  • March 1st   Vocabulary Parade (see below)

"twos-Day" - 2/2/22

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Tuesday is "Twos-Day! Join us in celebrating by "twinning" with a classmate or dressing up as a famous duo with a friend. Looking forward to seeing the participation!

Spring picture day

Wednesday is Spring Picture day! You can order both your child's individual spring picture and our class picture online. See the below Lifetouch information for codes/ordering instructions. Hard copies of these forms will be sent home on Tuesday.
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Individual Photo Order Instructions
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Class Photo Order Instructions

INTERNATIONAL DAY

Just a friendly reminder that International Day videos are due on Thursday, 2/24. Please see the below graphic for more information.
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VOCABULARY PARADE

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Our Vocabulary parade is on its way (March 1st)! Your child will select a word to become a costume (see above). We brainstormed some words during class this week and completed a mini-plan for our costumes. I sent them home in the students' black communication journal yesterday afternoon. Your child isn't bound to this word - it was just a way to warm our minds up to the idea of choosing a word we could "become." Can't wait to see what costumes our class comes up with!

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

february 11, 2022

2/11/2022

 
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Sharing our awesome persuasive/opinion writing to convince our favorite color crayons not to quit!
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Checking out our shadow in relation to the position of the sun!
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Modeling the moon phases with delicious Oreos!
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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

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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 - 
  1. Individual Photos
  2. 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! ​
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Vocabulary Parade

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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

February 4, 2022

2/4/2022

 
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This sweet classmate cashed in his PBIS points to read Pete the Cat to our class. Thanks so much and great job, Ben! 
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Thank you, Mrs. Noles, for the AWESOME PBIS cart visit this week! We love our new prizes!

​NEXT WEEK, WE WILL LEARN...

  • Reading
    • 2.RL.4   Describe how words and phrases (e.g., regular beats, alliteration, rhymes, repeated lines) supply rhythm and meaning in a story, poem, or song.
    • 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.
      • -ow/ou (i.e. shout, crowd)
  • Math 
    • Unit ​2.4 - On Level 
      • 2.MD.D.10   Draw a picture graph and a bar graph (with single-unit scale) to represent a data set with up to four categories. Solve simple put together, take-apart, and compare problems using information presented in a bar graph.
      • 2.NBT.B.6   Add up to four two-digit numbers using strategies based on place value and properties of operations.
      • 2.NBT.B.7   Add and subtract within 1000, using concrete models or drawings and strategies based on place value, properties of operations, and/or the relationship between addition and subtraction; relate the strategy to a written method. Understand that in adding or subtracting three digit numbers, one adds or subtracts hundreds and hundreds, tens and tens, ones and ones; and sometimes it is necessary to compose or decompose tens or hundreds.
      • 2.NBT.B.8   Mentally add 10 or 100 to a given number 100-900, and mentally subtract 10 or 100 from a given number 100-900.
      • 2.NBT.B.9   Explain why addition and subtraction strategies work, using place value and the properties of operations.
      • 2.MD.C.8   Solve word problems involving dollar bills, quarters, dimes, nickels, and pennies, using $ and ¢ symbols appropriately. Example: If you have 2 dimes and 3 pennies, how many cents do you have?
        • ​We will take a major assessment over the above standards next week.
    • ​Unit 3.1 - Advanced ​
      • 3.NBT.A.1   Use place value understanding to round whole numbers to the nearest 10 or 100.
      • 3.NBT.A.2   Fluently add and subtract within 1000 using strategies and algorithms based on place value, properties of operations, and/or the relationship between addition and subtraction.
      • 3.MD.B.3   Draw a scaled picture graph and a scaled bar graph to represent a data set with several categories. Solve one- and two-step "how many more" and "how many less" problems using information presented in scaled bar graphs. For example, draw a bar graph in which each square in the bar graph might represent 5 pets.
        • ​We will take a major assessment over the above standards next week.
  • Science
    • ​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 8th   Author Visit
  • February 14th   Valentine's Day Card Exchange
  • February 18th   Dolvin Professional Day - No School for Students
  • February 21th   President's Day - No School - Schools Closed
  • February 23th   Spring Picture Day & Chick-fil-A Spirit Night
  • February 23 - 25th   Bus Driver Appreciation
  • February 28th   Early Dismissal

Valentine's Day card exchange

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Thank you to those have completed the Valentine's Day participation survey! I am awaiting a few more responses before I send out a comprehensive name list of students who will be participating. Please make sure if your child will exchange cards with his/her classmates on Monday, 2/14, that he/she has one to give to each of the classmates on the list I will be sending out. Thanks for your support with this! 

international day

Please see the below information regarding our 2022 International Day. This is one of my favorite days of the school year! I can't wait! 
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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

January 28, 2022

1/28/2022

 
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We enjoyed our "Cozy Up and Read" reward this Friday! Proud of these students of mine!

NEXT WEEK, WE WILL LEARN...

  • Reading
    • 2.RL.2   Recount stories, including fables and folktales from diverse cultures, and determine their central message, lesson, or moral. - We will take a minor assessment over this standard next week.
    • 2.RL.4   Describe how words and phrases (e.g., regular beats, alliteration, rhymes, repeated lines) supply rhythm and meaning in a story, poem, or song.
  • 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
    • ELAGSE2L1.d   Form and use the past tense of frequently occurring irregular verbs (e.g., sat, hid, told) 
  • Phonics ​
    • ​ELAGSE2RF3  Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.
      • -le (i.e. raffle, baffle, scribble, snuggle)
  • Math 
    • Unit ​2.4 - On Level 
      • 2.MD.C.8   Solve word problems involving dollar bills, quarters, dimes, nickels, and pennies, using $ and ¢ symbols appropriately. Example: If you have 2 dimes and 3 pennies, how many cents do you have? - We will take a minor assessment over this standard next week.
    • ​Unit 3.1 - Advanced ​
      • 3.NBT.A.2   Fluently add and subtract within 1000 using strategies and algorithms based on place value, properties of operations, and/or the relationship between addition and subtraction. - We will take a minor assessment over this standard next week.
  • Social Studies 
    • ​SS2H1   Describe the lives and contributions of historical figures in Georgia history.
    • SS2H1.a   James Oglethorpe, Tomochichi, and Mary Musgrove (founding of Georgia).

IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES

  • February 2nd - Groundhog's Day
  • February 4th - Spirit Day 
  • ​February 4th - Parent Coffee
  • February 4th - Math Night
  • ​​February 8th - Author Visit

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

January 21, 2022

1/21/2022

 
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PBIS Winter Warm-Up fun! "Our future is so bright, we're going to need shades!" 
We had a BLAST at our January Pre-K visit! We helped the littles make a winter animal - a penguin. Proud of my 2nd grade leaders!

NEXT WEEK, WE WILL LEARN...

  • Reading
    • 2.RL.2   Recount stories, including fables and folktales from diverse cultures, and determine their central message, lesson, or moral.
    • 2.RL.3   Describe how characters in a story respond to major events and challenges - we will take a major assessment over this standard next week.
  • 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
    • ELAGSE2L1.d   Form and use the past tense of frequently occurring irregular verbs (e.g., sat, hid, told) - we will take a minor assessment over this standard next week.
  • Phonics ​
    • ​ELAGSE2RF3  Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.
      • -ure (i.e. cure, figure, adventure)
  • Math 
    • Unit ​2.4 - On Level 
      • 2.NBT.B.7   Add and subtract within 1000, using concrete models or drawings and strategies based on place value, properties of operations, and/or the relationship between addition and subtraction; relate the strategy to a written method. Understand that in adding or subtracting three digit numbers, one adds or subtracts hundreds and hundreds, tens and tens, ones and ones; and sometimes it is necessary to compose or decompose tens or hundreds.
      • 2.NBT.B.9   Explain why addition and subtraction strategies work, using place value and the properties of operations.
      • 2.MD.C.8   Solve word problems involving dollar bills, quarters, dimes, nickels, and pennies, using $ and  cents symbols appropriately. Example: If you have 2 dimes and 3 pennies, how many cents do you have?
    • ​Unit 3.1 - Advanced ​
      • 3.NBT.A.2   Fluently add and subtract within 1000 using strategies and algorithms based on place value, properties of operations, and/or the relationship between addition and subtraction.
  • Social Studies 
    • ​SS2H1   Describe the lives and contributions of historical figures in Georgia history.
    • SS2H1.a   James Oglethorpe, Tomochichi, and Mary Musgrove (founding of Georgia).

IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES

  • January 24th - Early Release (info to come)
  • January 24th - 100th Day of School​ (info to come)
  • February 2nd - Groundhog's Day
  • ​​February 8th - Author Visit

100th Day Celebration - Monday

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Our 100th Day celebration is this coming Monday, January 24th (also our first Early Release Day)! We will be celebrating 100 fabulous days of learning by dressing up as if we are 100 years old. It is not required that students dress up, but we would love to see a lot of participation! 

early release day - also monday

Just a friendly reminder that Monday is also our first Early Release Day. Students will be dismissed at 12:20 instead of 2:20. Students will still have lunch at school, so please prepare if your child normally brings his/her lunch. Additionally, buses will still run, just 2 hours earlier. 

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

January 14, 2022

1/14/2022

 
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Thank you SO much for all the birthday wishes this week! I felt so spoiled with all my notes, flowers, gifts, and lunch. I am the luckiest teacher around! I even got to celebrate with my birthday twin, Luke! 

Next week, we will learn...

  • Reading
    • 2.RL.3 Describe how characters in a story respond to major events and challenges.
  • 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
    • ELAGSE2L1.d   Form and use the past tense of frequently occurring irregular verbs (e.g., sat, hid, told).
  • Phonics ​
    • ​ELAGSE2RF3  Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.
      • -eer and -ear (i.e. ear, deer, fear)
  • Math 
    • Unit ​2.4 - On Level 
      • 2.NBT.B.7   Add and subtract within 1000, using concrete models or drawings and strategies based on place value, properties of operations, and/or the relationship between addition and subtraction; relate the strategy to a written method. Understand that in adding or subtracting three digit numbers, one adds or subtracts hundreds and hundreds, tens and tens, ones and ones; and sometimes it is necessary to compose or decompose tens or hundreds.
      • 2.NBT.B.9   Explain why addition and subtraction strategies work, using place value and the properties of operations.
    • ​Unit 3.1 - Advanced ​
      • ​3.NBT.A.1   Use place value understanding to round whole numbers to the nearest 10 or 100.
  • Social Studies 
    • ​SS2H1   Describe the lives and contributions of historical figures in Georgia history.
    • SS2H1.a   James Oglethorpe, Tomochichi, and Mary Musgrove (founding of Georgia).

PBIS Winter Warm-Up!

Help us kick off the new year with our PBIS Winter Warm-Up! Please encourage your child to participate by participating in the below dress-up days.
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IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES

  • January 17th - MLK Day (No School)
  • January 19th - PTA Meeting
  • January 24th - Early Release (info to come)
  • January 24th - 100th Day of School​ (info to come)

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

December 13th, 2021

12/13/2021

 
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Elf hunt around the school for the Holiday Challenge Extravaganza! We found all 20! Good eye, team. 
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Celebrating the 80th day of school in style!

LAST WEEK, WE LEARNED ABOUT...

  • Reading
    • ​ELAGSE2RL6 Acknowledge differences in the points of view of characters, including by speaking in a different voice for each character when reading dialogue aloud.
      • ​Mentor texts: Snow White and the 7 Dwarfs; Seriously, Snow White was SO Forgetful!: The Story of Snow White As Told By the Dwarfs
  • Writing
    • ​ELAGSE2W2 Write informative/explanatory texts in which they introduce a topic, use facts and definitions to develop points, and provide a concluding statement or section.
    • ELAGSE2W5 With guidance and support from adults and peers, focus on a topic and strengthen writing as needed by revising and editing.
    • ELAGSE2W8 Recall information from experiences or gather information from provided sources to answer a question.
  • Grammar
    • ELAGSE2L1.b Form and use frequently occurring irregular plural nouns.
      • Examples: feet, children, teeth, mice, fish.
  • Phonics ​
    • ​ELAGSE2RF3  Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.
      • Comparative Adjectives -er/-est
        • big/bigger/biggest
        • small/smaller/smallest
        • funny/funnier/funniest
  • Math 
    • Unit ​2.3 - On Level 
      • MGSE2.MD.7 Tell and write time from analog and digital clocks to the nearest five minutes, using a.m. and p.m.
      • MGSE2.MD.9 Generate measurement data by measuring lengths of several objects to the nearest whole unit, or by making repeated measurements of the same object. Show the measurements by making a line plot, where the horizontal scale is marked off in whole-number units.
      • MGSE2.MD.10 Draw a picture graph and a bar graph (with single-unit scale) to represent a data set with up to four categories. Solve simple put-together, take-apart, and compare problems using information presented in a bar graph.
    • ​Unit 2.6 - Advanced ​
      • ​MGSE2.OA.3 Determine whether a group of objects (up to 20) has an odd or even number of members, e.g., by pairing objects or counting them by 2s; write an equation to express an even number as a sum of two equal addends.
      • ​MGSE2.OA.4 Use addition to find the total number of objects arranged in rectangular arrays with up to 5 rows and up to 5 columns; write an equation to express the total as a sum of equal addends.
  • Science
    • ​S2P2 Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information to explain the effect of a force (a push or a pull) in the movement of an object (changes in speed and direction).
    • S2P2.a Plan and carry out an investigation to demonstrate how pushing and pulling on an object affects the motion of the object.
    • S2P2.b Design a device to change the speed or direction of an object.

HOLIDAY CHALLENGE EXTRAVAGANZA!

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  • Monday, December 13th: Wear your best plaid - it's National Hot Chocolate Day (we will celebrate tomorrow, Tuesday, 12/14)
  • Wednesday, December 15th: Wear white - it's Snowman Day! 
  • Thursday, December 16th: Hawaiian Day - bust out your best Hawaiian/floral shirt! 
  • Friday, December 17th: PJ/slipper/stuffy day to celebrate winter break! 

IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES

  • Monday, December 20th - Friday, December 31st Winter Break/No School
  • Monday, January 3rd Teacher Workday/No School
  • Tuesday, January 4th First Day of Second Semester

CLOSING

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

​Bianca Popola

quarter 2, week 7

12/6/2021

 
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Kicking off the Annual Dolvin Holiday Challenge Extravaganza with the door decorating competition. We're NUTS about 2nd grade!
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Our DolvIncredible art teacher, Mrs. Knight, is FINALLY back, and we couldn't be happier! Welcome back!
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Thank you amazing PTA for our freezer pop treat last Friday! We enjoyed every bite. 

Last WEEK, WE LEARNED ABOUT...

  • Reading
    • ​ELAGSE2RL6 Acknowledge differences in the points of view of characters, including by speaking in a different voice for each character when reading dialogue aloud.
      • ​Mentor texts: The Three Little Pigs; The True Story of the Three Little Pigs
  • Writing
    • ​ELAGSE2W2 Write informative/explanatory texts in which they introduce a topic, use facts and definitions to develop points, and provide a concluding statement or section.
    • ELAGSE2W5 With guidance and support from adults and peers, focus on a topic and strengthen writing as needed by revising and editing.
    • ELAGSE2W8 Recall information from experiences or gather information from provided sources to answer a question.
  • Grammar
    • ELAGSE2L1.b Use b. Form and use frequently occurring irregular plural nouns.
      • Examples: feet, children, teeth, mice, fish.
  • Phonics ​
    • ​ELAGSE2RF3 Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.
      • Long U: -ue, -ew, -ui- 
        • -ue: blue, clue, glue
        • -ew: few, new, flew
        • -ui-: suit, fruit, bruise
  • Math 
    • Unit ​2.3 - On Level 
      • ​MGSE2.MD.4 Measure to determine how much longer one object is than another, expressing the length difference in terms of a standard length unit.
      • MGSE2.MD.5 Use addition and subtraction within 100 to solve word problems involving lengths that are given in the same units, e.g., by using drawings (such as drawings of rulers) and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem.
      • MGSE2.MD.9 Generate measurement data by measuring lengths of several objects to the nearest whole unit, or by making repeated measurements of the same object. Show the measurements by making a line plot, where the horizontal scale is marked off in whole-number units.
    • ​Unit 2.6 - Advanced ​
      • ​MGSE2.OA.4 Use addition to find the total number of objects arranged in rectangular arrays with up to 5 rows and up to 5 columns; write an equation to express the total as a sum of equal addends.
      • MGSE2.MD.10 Draw a picture graph and a bar graph (with single-unit scale) to represent a data set with up to four categories. Solve simple put-together, take-apart, and compare problems using information presented in a bar graph.
  • Science
    • ​S2P2 Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information to explain the effect of a force (a push or a pull) in the movement of an object (changes in speed and direction).
    • S2P2.a Plan and carry out an investigation to demonstrate how pushing and pulling on an object affects the motion of the object.
    • S2P2.b Design a device to change the speed or direction of an object.

Holiday challenge extravaganza!

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There is so much fun to be had these next two weeks! Please check the below list of celebration days and encourage your child to participate. 
  • Thursday, December 9th: 80s Day - dress up in your best 80s decade attire! 
  • Friday, December 10th: Ugly (or cute!) Holiday Sweater celebration
  • Monday, December 13th: Wear your best plaid
  • Wednesday, December 15th: Wear white - it's Snowman Day! 
  • Thursday, December 16th: Hawaiian Day - bust out your best Hawaiian/floral shirt! 
  • Friday, December 17th: PJ/slipper/stuffy day to celebrate winter break! 

IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES

  • Monday, December 20th - Friday, December 31st Winter Break/No School
  • Monday, January 3rd Teacher Workday/No School
  • Tuesday, January 4th First Day of Second Semester

CLOSING

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

​Bianca Popola

quarter 2, week 6

11/19/2021

 
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Our class' first visitors to the Book Vending Machine.
Guest reader on "Thankful for Reading Day." Ms. Becker was my 5th grade teacher and now teaches at Dolvin! 
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Surprise visit from Officer Lemke and his service dog, Pandora!
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Buddy/flashlight reading on "Thankful for Reading Day!"
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Our final guest reader, Waldo (oh, it's Mr. Stein)! What an awesome day!

​THIS WEEK, WE LEARNED ABOUT...

  • Reading
    • ​ELAGSE2RL6 Acknowledge differences in the points of view of characters, including by speaking in a different voice for each character when reading dialogue aloud.
      • ​Mentor texts: Hey Little Ant; Tale of Two Beasts
  • Writing
    • ​ELAGSE2W2 Write informative/explanatory texts in which they introduce a topic, use facts and definitions to develop points, and provide a concluding statement or section.
    • ELAGSE2W5 With guidance and support from adults and peers, focus on a topic and strengthen writing as needed by revising and editing.
    • ELAGSE2W8 Recall information from experiences or gather information from provided sources to answer a question.
  • Grammar
    • ELAGSE2L1.a Use collective nouns (e.g., group).
      • Examples: pride of lions, colony of ants, crowd of people, gaggle of geese, etc.
  • Phonics ​
    • ​ELAGSE2RF3 Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis skills in decoding words.
      • Vowel Y as long E or long I
        • ​Y as long E: very, cherry, tidy, cozy, etc.
        • Y as long I: sky, fly, sly, etc.
  • Math 
    • Unit ​2.3 - On Level 
      • ​MGSE2.MD.4 Measure to determine how much longer one object is than another, expressing the length difference in terms of a standard length unit.
      • MGSE2.MD.5 Use addition and subtraction within 100 to solve word problems involving lengths that are given in the same units, e.g., by using drawings (such as drawings of rulers) and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem.
      • MGSE2.MD.6 Represent whole numbers as lengths from 0 on a number line diagram with equally spaced points corresponding to the numbers 0, 1, 2, ..., and represent whole-number sums and differences within 100 on a number line diagram.
    • ​Unit 2.6 - Advanced ​
      • ​MGSE2.OA.4 Use addition to find the total number of objects arranged in rectangular arrays with up to 5 rows and up to 5 columns; write an equation to express the total as a sum of equal addends.
      • MGSE2.MD.10 Draw a picture graph and a bar graph (with single-unit scale) to represent a data set with up to four categories. Solve simple put-together, take-apart, and compare problems using information presented in a bar graph.
  • Social Studies 
    • ​S2P2 Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information to explain the effect of a force (a push or a pull) in the movement of an object (changes in speed and direction).
    • S2P2.a Plan and carry out an investigation to demonstrate how pushing and pulling on an object affects the motion of the object.
    • S2P2.b Design a device to change the speed or direction of an object.

IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES

  • Monday,  November 22nd - Friday, November 26th Thanksgiving Holiday/No School
  • Friday, December 3rd Rescheduled Bingo Night
  • Friday, December 3rd Spirit Day
  • Friday, December 3rd Rescheduled Parent Coffee
  • Monday, December 20th - Friday, December 31st Winter Break/No School
  • Monday, January 3rd Teacher Workday/No School
  • Tuesday, January 4th First Day of Second Semester

CLOSING

Please always feel free to reach out with questions and concerns. I hope you have a great and safe Thanksgiving week/holiday ahead! Enjoy all the family time and yummy food!

Sincerely,

​Bianca Popola
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