Weekly Update 2/9

We are hoping to get in a full week of school this week before February Vacation!  Here are some of the things we’ll be working on throughout the week…

* Social Studies- We will be “visiting” our next continent, Europe.  This week we’ll learn about the continent itself, and following vacation we’ll focus on the country of Italy.  We will also have a quick mapping assessment at the end of the week.  The students will be expected to know the following vocabulary words:

map key, cardinal directions, compass rose, and continents

*Math- Last week we introduced the concept of subtracting with regrouping.  We will do some more practice with this throughout the week.  In addition, the students will be taking their Mid-Year math assessment on Tuesday.

 

*Language Arts- The spelling rule this week will be the hard and soft sounds of g and c.  The children’s spelling words will focus on this concept.  During our reading blocks we will begin checking in with students individually in preparation for the term 2 progress reports. 

  Now that our restaurant reviews are complete the children will have the opportunity to try out another review of their choice.  Some ideas we’ve come up with are movie reviews, book reviews, toy reviews, and reviews of a place (such as an amusement park).

 

*Friday will be our last class party.  We will exchange Valentine's and enjoy some fun time together before vacation.  Thank you to Katie's mom, Mrs. Hall, for coordinating our parties this year.

*Tuesday, February 10^th is School Store for Grade 2

*Please note that school will be closed from February 16th- February 20^th.  We hope you enjoy your break!