Happy Columbus Day
Reading
In place of the story we will again be doing a reading/writing workshop. Our focus will be descriptive writing. Descriptive writing includes the traits of word choice, convention, and presentation. Word Choice is working on words to use so that the reader can picture what is being described. Convention and Presentation will make it easier for others to read what is written. These two traits include using correct punctuation, capitalization, and clear, neat handwriting. As we work in our writing workshop we will be stressing the skills of prewriting, drafting, proofreading, and publishing.
There is a spelling list and test as usual.
Dates to Remember
Monday, October 11th, No School - Columbus Day
Wednesday, October 20th, Early Dismissal
Friday, October 22nd, Family Halloween Party
Monday, October 25th, Field Trip
Friday, October 29th, Halloween Parade (1:40) & Parties
Snack
Please remember that snack should be something nutritious. I am seeing fruit snacks, cookies, fruit roll ups, and other inappropriate snacks. The number one ingredient should not be sugar. Fruit, veggies, cheese, yogurt, plain popcorn, or pretzels are an example of good choices. Thank you for your cooperation.
Star of the Week
Mariam was our student of the week. Mariam has one brother and one sister. Some of her favorite things are: the color purple, cats, soccer, math, spelling, art, reading (her favorite book is Purplicious), and the computer. She always likes to do her best and she enjoys helping her friends especially when they are hurt. Mariam would like to be a doctor when she grows up. Mariam's mom came into the room and shared a book with the class.
Writing
A very important focus of second grade is writing. Sending letters and notes to people seems to be a thing of the past. However, it is a great way to have your children practice the skills they are learning. Grandparents would love to receive letters as would favorite aunts and uncles. Try having your children write a note to a cousin they haven't seen in awhile or a sick friend or relative. This can be done on the computer or the old fashion way with paper and pencil (which also provides penmanship practice). Be sure to check their spelling and grammar and praise them for a job well done.
The PTO is asking for two parents from each room to help with the Halloween Party. Please contact Mrs. Wisdom if you are able to help. Mary can be reached at: mary.wisdom@comcast.net
