Reading/Writing Workshop
In place of a 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. We will be stressing the skills of prewriting, drafting, proofreading, and publishing. The children will be describing thier Halloween costumes.
It would be very helpful to your child if you talked to them about their Halloween costumes. Help them describe it orally, reminding them to include details.
There will be a spelling list, spelling homework and a spelling test this week.
Math
We will continue to work on regrouping. We use a lot of hands on manipulatives in the beginning to help the children "see" what is happening when we regroup or carry as it was called in the past.
We will have our third timed fact tests this week.
The Pledge to the Flag
It is our turn to say the pledge over the public address system. The children go down in pairs and say the Pledge to the Flag and the Positive Behavior Pledge. This week the following children did an outstanding job representing our class: Cassie, Tanner, Jessica, Delaney, Katie, Lauren, Ashley, Ysabel, Xander, and Richie.
Student of the Week
Gretchen was our special student this week. Gretchen has one sister and one brother. A few of her favorite things are the color black, gorillas, chicken and sushi, the book Junie B. and Mallory,and soccer. At school she likes math and reading. At home she likes to play with her sister. She also likes Irish dancing. When Gretchen grows up she wants to be a doctor.
Classroom Halloween Party
Our Halloween party is scheduled for Monday, October 31st. The children's parade will begin at 1:40 outside the school (weather permitting). Everyone is invited to come and watch. Our classroom party will start at 2:00 p.m. Students should bring their costumes to school in a bag. They will put them on after lunch. Please make sure your child is able to put on his/her own costume with relative ease. No make-up will be applied at school and no toy weapons of any kind are allowed.
Second Grade Musical
The second grade music program, Squirm, is Monday, October 24th, at 7:00 p.m. in the Lakeview gym. Children need to meet in the new gym at Lakeview by 6:45 p.m. Some children have a specific role so need to dress like their character. The rest need to dress like a bug or wear a black and orange combination of shirt and pants. No doubt this show will be great as are all of Ms. Wyse's productions!
Early DismissalThursday, October 27th is an early dismissal day. The children will be released at noon.
