9-13-24
Hello Parents / Guardians,
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Important Dates:
September 17th: Math Chapter Test
September 17th: Earth Cycles Quiz
September 20th: Minimum Dismissal / 12:30 p.m.
September 23rd: Poetry Recitations, "The Secret"
Please remember to sign the parent signature page and all stamped assignments in the weekly assessment folder and return to school the next day.
Conversation Starters:
How would you add 143 and 406?
How do you know when to rename when adding?
Give an example of an action verb.
What happened in the middle of the story, Sarah, Plain, and Tall?
What causes the seasons? Describe each season.
How is Diwali celebrated?
Academics:
Poetry: Recitation of the entire poem, The Secret, will begin on Monday, September 23rd. Please practice the poem with your scholar.
Grammar: Students will further their ability to differentiate between action verbs and linking verbs. We will also introduce helping verbs. Scholars will continue to practice their summary writing and copy work skills. Scholars will also review nouns.
Math: Students will finish up their chapter review on Monday and take the Math Chapter Test on Tuesday and then begin their new chapter on Wednesday learning more about place value and 'value' and putting numbers in order.
History: Scholars are continuing to learn about the country of India. They have learned about the Festival of Lights and the Sacred River. Scholars will continue their study of India next week and learn about Prince Siddhartha and Gandhi.
Literature: Scholars will finish reading Sarah, Plain and Tall. We will discuss the main events, draw a picture of the sea, and write a short letter to Sarah.
Science: We continued to review the day/night cycle and the seasonal cycles this week. Next week, on Tuesday, students will take a quiz on the Earth cycles. We will then begin our study of the Earth’s water by identifying the different states of water (solid, liquid, gas) and how water travels!
We hope you and your family enjoy a terrific weekend. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or concerns.
Warm Regards,
The 2nd Grade Team
