Dear Parents,
\nThese are the things we will be working on this week:<\/p>\n
Spelling and Word Work Practice:
\nThis year, you are free to practice the spelling words in any fashion. The words this week are:
\neach
\nmet
\nmeet
\ntell
\nrest
\nwet
\nseem
\nabout
\nago
\nforce
\npush
\npull<\/p>\n
Reading\/Science
\nWe are studying nonfiction text features such as headings, subheadings, diagrams, etc. These ideas flow nicely into our science studies of force and motion. Ask your child what they have learned about force, motion, position, weight, pushes and pulls, etc.
\nThank you students and parents for reading for 20 minutes each night.
\nPlease also practice retelling the story from beginning to end.
\nToy cars: If your child has any toy cars small or large, we could use them for a science experiment. You can send them in this week:)<\/p>\n
Social Studies:
\nStudents have been learning about Michigan and it’s natural resources, vegetation and climate, etc.
\n2nd graders have been focusing more on their own community. <\/p>\n
Math: 2nd graders took their Unit 1 Math test on Thursday and did very well. Please go over anything that was challenging for your child.
\n3rd graders have been introduced to elapsed time which is something new for them and they may need a parent to sit down with them and give some assistance. They seem to be catching on pretty quickly though!
\nMath Homework: There will be homework each night. It may be your child’s math journal and\/or a home link page. <\/p>\n
Also, this week:
\nTuesday: 2nd graders have a field trip to the Dearborn Fire House at 9:30. The trip is free and a note was sent home last week:) If you would like to volunteer for the trip, there is room on the bus. Please make sure you have a form filled out about background checks. Forms are good for 3 years if you filled one out last year. <\/p>\n
Friday, the 15th, is a half day for teacher professional responsibilities. <\/p>\n
Upcoming:
\nHalloween Fun. A note will soon be coming home providing information:)<\/p>\n
Hangers: Please don’t throw away hangers with clips (the hangers that hang pants). I could use them to hang posters:)<\/p>\n
Thank you for all you do with your children. <\/p>\n
Sincerely,
\nGina Parana<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Dear Parents, These are the things we will be working on this week: Spelling and Word Work Practice: This year, you are free to practice the spelling words in any fashion. The words this week are: each met meet tell rest wet seem about ago force push pull Reading\/Science We are studying nonfiction text features … Continue reading