Class News Jan. 7-11

What’s New 
in Grade Two?

January 7-11, 2013

 

Happy New Year!

We spent a lot of time last week reflecting on 2012 and discussing our goals and wishes for 2013!   

Report cards will go home Wednesday.  Please take a day or two to review, sign, and return to school. 

Our class is in need of Band-aids, Hand Sanitizer, and Kleenex!!!!  Hint, Hint J

We have our first class field trip coming soon! 

Where? Pink Palace and IMAX (The Living Seas)!

When? Wednesday, Jan. 9^th   9am-1pm
How much? $8.25 & permission slip Due NOW!

Important Dates

Jan. 8              Globetrotter Assembly
Jan. 9              Field trip to Pink Palace
                        Report Cards go home
Jan 16             Culture Assembly 8am
Jan 18             100^th day of school!
Jan. 21            MLK Day! No School!
Jan. 22            Candy Bar Sales begin!

Feb. 18            Parent/Teacher Conferences 1-3pm

Mar. 11-15     Spring Break

Mar. 29          Good Friday

Apr. 23-26      TCAP Testing

May 22           Last day of school!

Reading/Language Arts

Story: The Quilt Story (Realistic Fiction)

Comprehension: Compare/Contrast
Grammar:  Adjectives
Fluency:  Accuracy, Pace, Intonation  Current goal = 74-84 wpm
End of year goal = 120 wpm
Spelling/Phonics: Syllables C + le
Vocabulary: Multiple Meaning Words

Spelling

Word list
ankle   title   apple   cable   purple   able   bugle   bundle  
bubble   giggle   sparkle   tickle   mumble   scramble   twinkle

Dictation Sentences

My brother and I giggle when we tickle each other.
What is the title of the song she played on her bugle?

Math

Subtract one digit numbers for speed and  fluency
Subtract two-digit numbers with and without regrouping

Science

Recognize that plants and animals are made up of smaller parts and use food, water, and air to survive

Social Studies

Identify basic human needs 
Classify needs and wants using pictures of common items
Understand fundamental economic concepts (goods, services, consumers, and producers)