School Photo This Wednesday

I've been impressed with how much Room A-2 students grew as readers this year.

Here is the update for the week:

School Photo
On Wednesday, May 20th, we will be taking an all school photo.  For the picture specific grade levels need to wear certain colors.  Second graders are being asked to wear yellow.

Music Exam
As I mentioned last week all second grade students will have a rhythm post-test in music during the week of May 18-22.  There is a practice video that your child can use on Mrs. Kreiss's website:  mrskreiss.weebly.com/second-grade.  All rhythms on the test are included in the video.  Please make sure your child practices at home.

Important Upcoming Dates
Monday, May 25th - No School - Memorial Day
Friday, May 29th - Silver Springs Multi-cultural Festival, 6-8 PM

Curriculum Overview
Literacy - In both reading and writing we will have been conducting research and taking notes in preparation for writing a non-fiction report about plants.

Math - In math we will begin a new geometry unit.  There will be a test on multiplication and division this Wednesday, a study guide went home on Friday.

Science - This week we will begin an experiment to determine whether or not plants need water, air, and sunlight to survive.

Social Studies with Mrs. Heron - Last week students learned about timelines and created their own.  We also began learning about how communities change over time and read a great book showing this called The House on Maple Street.  We will be wrapping up this unit this week and will have our test probably next week or the week after.  Please look for a study guide and packet to come home soon.

Word Study with Mrs. Sepich - We will continue to work with the word sorts & vocabulary words from Stellaluna.  Ask your child to show you when they find one of our vocabulary words from the year in a book they are reading!

Leadership - In class we are working on Habit 6 - Synergize.