December 13, 2019

Classroom Updates

We had another awesome week in 2nd grade! I can’t believe we only have a short week left before our holiday break. Time sure does fly by!

In math this week, we continued to look at odd/even numbers and word problems. We also played our doubles games. 

In phonics this week, students were able to recognize and use syllables in words with double consonants and also identify syllables in words with three or more syllables. In January, we will begin to work with word lists and start spelling tests. 

Writing this week included explaining our answers in math and writing about our field trip experience. 

In reading, we continued to work on reading stamina, reading strategies, and fables/fairy tales! 

In science, students investigated the effects of rocks tumbling in a river. Based on their observations, they constructed an explanation for why there is sand at a beach. We also had an amazing time on our field trip to the YSI in Los Gatos! The museum there is open to the public and definitely worth a visit. 

A special thanks to our wonderful parents who volunteer in and out of the classroom! I truly appreciate the help from each of you! 

Looking forward to: 

We are very excited about our upcoming field trip to the Exploratorium on 12//18! Please keep an eye out for an email if you have volunteered to chaperone. 

On 12/19, students can wear pajamas to school and also bring a stuffed animal. In addition, we will be participating in a Secret Snowman Book Exchange on 12/19. Instructions and reading sheets are going home in the Friday folders today. The sheet attached is your child's “secret snowman”. Your child can select a book for this classmate and bring it wrapped to class next week. If you will have trouble getting a book, no worries! Please let me know ASAP and I will get a book at Barnes and Nobel. Thanks and enjoy your weekend!