Week of December 13th - 17th

A look at what we will be studying this week.........

• In Language Arts we will be singing a planet song "These Old Planets" to help us remember the order of the planets. We will be doing a lot of interactive writing and editing on each each of the planets during our Language Arts block.  We will book looking at Christmas traditions and symbols.  We will be doing various Christmas writings.
• In Math we will discuss money (American) up to $1.00 - Chapter 7.  We will be taking a quiz over counting the money on Thursday.  We will be taking a double plus 1 timed quiz and any number plus 2 timed quiz this week.  They need to know these facts without using their fingers.  All the students passed the doubles quiz!!!!

• In Science will continue to look at each planet and discuss the characteristics. We will continue working on a flip book to hold all the information we are learning.  On Thursday we will have a final assessment over the planets.  The students will use a Venn Diagram and compare and contrast two planets of their choice.

Homeork for the week..........

Spelling Words: bells, gift elf, red, green, song, snowman, stocking, cookie, santa, claus, Christmas

Monday - Read for 15 minutes. Math WB 53 and go to http://www.mhschool.com/math/2003/student/ and click on 2nd grade, Chapter 7, Lesson 1, and do the "Readiness Quiz" at the bottom of the page.

Tuesday - Read for 15 minutes. Math Workbook page 54 and go to http://www.mhschool.com/math/2003/student/  and click on 2nd grade, Chapter 7, Lesson 1 "Starfish Theatre" and do the counting money activity. Study for Science quiz On Thursday we will have a final assessment over the planets. The students will use a Venn Diagram and compare and contrast two planets of their choice.

Wednesday - Read for 15 minutes. Math Workbook page 55 and 56.  Study for a Math Quiz over counting change up to $1.00 (American Money) Study for Science quiz On Thursday we will have a final assessment over the planets. The students will use a Venn Diagram and compare and contrast two planets of their choice.


Thursday - Read for 15 minutes. Study Spelling words.

A Few Other Things.................

• The Specials Schedule Link is now on the blog. On the right hand side of the blog under "Special Teachers Blogs" the first link is the link to the specials for our class. Please refer to this schedule, I can not send home a printed copy.
• We have Library on Thursday.
• Etiquette Club students for December are Lizza Fernanda, Ana Mercedes, James, Kike, and Dempsey. It takes place on Tuesdays, please remember to send a lunch from home, a napkin, fork and knife.
• Happy Birthday to Ms. Valladares on December 17th, and Carlos on December 31st. 
• Thanks to those parents who volunteered to bring things for our "Good Behavior" Party. We had a fun day!  We overestimated the cost of the pizza and drinks.  So, you child will be bringing back home 20 lps.
• Friday is Color's Day
• We are out of kleenexes again, we would love some donations.  Thanks so much!!!!!
• Continue to read at least 4 times per week during the holiday for the reading calendar.  Please bring the Reading Calendar to school on Wednesday, January 5th.
• Friday is an early release (11:15). 
• I want to wish each of you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.  Enjoy this time off with your family.  I will see you on Wednesday, January 5th.

Week of December 6-10

A look at what we will be studying this week.........

• In Language Arts we will be singing a planet song "These Old Planets" to help us remember the order of the planets.  We will be doing a lot of interactive writing and editing on each each of the planets during our Language Arts block. 
• In Math we will move into adding tens (example: 52+21).  We will also be taking our weekly timed test.  We will be taking two of them per week.  I will be notifying you if you child is having difficulty so you will know to practice at home.
• In science will continue to look at each planet and discuss the characteristics.  We are making a flip book to hold all the information we are learning.

Homeork for the week..........

Spelling Words:  Sun, planet, Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Solar System

Monday - Read for 15 minutes. Planet Fact Worksheet (due Friday)

Tuesday - Read for 15 minutes. Math Workbook page 34 and 35

Wednesday - Read for 15 minutes. Math Workbook page 32 and 36

Thursday - Read for 15 minutes.  Study Spelling words.  Make sure your Planet Fact Sheet is finished and ready to turn in on Friday.  Attend Empty Bowls at 5:00

A Few Other Things.................

• The Specials Schedule Link is now on the blog.  On the right hand side of the blog under "Special Teachers Blogs"  the first link is the link to the specials for our class.  Please refer to this schedule, I can not send home a printed copy.
• Posadas is Tuesday (a note went home last Thursday)
• PLEASE bring in your pasta by Thursday, this is a great way to help our school workers.
• We have Library on Wednesday.
• Empty Bowls is Thursday at 5:00.  Hope to see you here.
• Etiquette Club students for November are Lizza Fernanda, Ana Mercedes, James, Kike, and Dempsey. It takes place on Tuesdays, please remember to send a lunch from home, a napkin, fork and knife.  
• Happy Late Birthday to Carla!
• Our students in 2C have worked very hard to earn a "Good Behavior" Party.  They have been working since August to fill their marble jar.  It is now full!  We will be celebrating on Friday from 12:30 to 2:30.  They do have P.E. that day, so you will need to send the proper shoes.  Their clothes will be fine as long as they are able to do P.E. activities in them.  If not, send the P.E. uniform.
• Thanks to those parents who volunteered to bring things for our "Good Behavior" Party.  We have everything we need except a small cooler of ice for the drinks.  Please let me know if you would like to provide this.  These students will be bringing the other requested items:  Cups-Maria Jose, Plates-Valeria, Brownies-Roger, and Napkins- Zarina and Natalia S.
• Remember to send in 60 lps for the "Behavior Party" lunch by Wednesday.
• Please let me know if you would like to volunteer to bring in one of the items listed on the sheet that went home about the "Good Behavior Party".  I need to know this by Tuesday.
• Friday is Color's Day
• A big thank you to those moms who came in and decorated our room for Christmas.  We are in the Christmas spirit with all the decorations!

Week of November 29th - December 3rd

A look at what we will be studying this week.........

• In Language Arts we will be discussing plural nouns showing possession and proofreading.
• In Math we will discussing fact families, graphing, problem solving, and probability.  This will we will start taking timed math fact quizzes.  The students will be given 50 problems and will have to get 48 out of 50 correct to pass to the next level in a given time.  Each child will work at their own level.  This week will be adding plus zero and plus one (example: 5+0) and  (example: 5+1).  This should be very easy and not require any studying, the quiz will be on Thursday.  Next week's quiz will be a doubles quiz.  Your child will not move to the next test until mastery is achieved.  We will start with addition, move into subtraction, and then mulitiplication for those who are ready.
• In Science we will start our unit on Space.

Homework for the week..........

Spelling Words: Long O sound

grow, mow, crow, toe, goes, toast, soap foam, told, most, light, mind, between, few, example

Monday - Write 8 spelling sentences from your spelling list.  Remember each sentence must have at least 8 words per sentence.  Read for 15 minutes. Math Workbook pages 23 and 24.
Tuesday - Read for 15 minutes.  Return the November reading calendar on Wednesday, December 1st. Complete WS 22 and 23.
Wednesday - Read for 15 minutes. Math WB pages 19 and 26.  Remember we don't come to school until 9:30 on Thursday morning! Study all addition facts + zero (example: 5+0), addition facts + 1 (example: 5+1).  There will be a timed quiz (50 math facts) on Thursday.
Thursday -Read for 15 minutes.  Math WB 33.

A Few Other Things.................

• We have a late start on Thursday, December 2nd.  School will start at 9:30.
• A big thank you to all the moms who made our Thanksgiving lunch so special.  Also a big thanks to the moms who helped with our Olden Days Fun Day.  It was a wonderful day.
• Pictures with Santa will be taken on December 3rd.  The cost for each picture is 200 lps.  The children may wear Christmas or Nice Color Clothes.  A handout was sent home last Tuesday.  PLEASE RETURN THE FORM AND THE MONEY, NOT ONE WITHOUT THE OTHER.
• We would like to congratulate Dempsey for being chosen for Lunch Bunch with Ms. Martinez.
• Don't forget to clean out your closet for "Navidad Sin Frio" We are accepting clothes in all sizes.
• If you have a blackberry please add me to your contacts.  This makes communication easy for me in case I need to get a hold of you for some reason.  My BB Pin # 216D68B8.  Thanks!
• The parent presentation entitled, "Online Safety" has been rescheduled for Wednesday, Dec 1st.
• Please read the letter below.  Note the due date of before December 10th.

Dear Parents,

As another holiday season nears, many of us will enjoy our time with loved ones and celebrate the joyous memories of the past year. As we give thanks for the blessings and gifts in our lives, we also have an opportunity to appreciate those people who make the American School outstanding, but who rarely get the recognition they deserve.

On behalf of all American Schools students, we would like to extend our gratitude to the maintenance workers, the bus drivers, the nannies and their families by preparing food baskets for them as gifts at Christmas. Students in each grade level are asked to contribute the following items:


Nursery Bar Soap                                        7th grade Ketchup
Pre-Kinder Detergent                                   8th grade Beans
Kinder Toilet paper                                      9th grade Cooking Oil
1st grade Rice                                             10th grade Maseca
2nd grade Pasta                                        11th grade Soup
3rd grade Sugar                                       12th grade Oatmeal
4th grade Tomato Paste
5th grade Cereal
6th grade Flour

Thank you for participating in this event, and for involving your children in the charitable activities of the American School. Please send the item with your child to his homeroom teacher  before Friday, December 10. We hope that we can foster in all students a spirit of generosity and compassion which will, in the end, make our world a better place.

Week of November 15th - 19th

A look at what we will be studying this week.........

• In Language Arts we will be learning and practicing some Thanksgiving songs and poems.  We will enjoy reading A Cranberry Thanksgiving and making predictions about who we think stole the family recipe!
• In Math we will review "near doubles" addition stategies to help us solve problems quicker.  We will also review ordianal numbers.
• In Social Studies will wrap up our Social Studies unit on the Olden Days.  We will be having a fun "Olden Days" activity day on Wednesday morning.  The students will participate in activities of the Olden Days.

Homework for the week..........

No Spelling test this week.

Please continue to read for the reading calendar over the holidays.
Monday - Read for 15 minutes.  Math Workbook page 14 and 15 
Tuesday - Read for 15 minutes. Math Workbook page 13

A Few Other Things.................

Does anyone have a large set of "Lincoln Logs" that we could use for an Olden Day Activity?

Navidad Sin Frio has started. Time to clean out your closets.

We have Library today (Monday).

Etiquette Club students for November are Lizza Fernanda, Ana Mercedes, James, Kike, and Dempsey. It takes place on Tuesdays, please remember to send a lunch from home, a napkin, fork and knife.

Teleton will be at school today (Monday) selling stickers and silly bands.  The silly bands are 100 lps.

Happy Birthday to Ana Carolina and Happy Late Birthday to Alejandro!

I want to wish each of your families a very Happy Thanksgiving!  (No school Thursday and Friday).

Remember to dress your child in "Olden Days" Clothes on Wednesday (if possible).

Congratulations to Dempsey Lofchie who will be representing 2C in the lunch bunch with Ms. Martinez.

Congratulations to these students who received awards at the award assembly last week. 
Good Citizens: Cristina Willingham and Rolando Bendeck 
Loyalty Award: Isabella Ortiz
Respect Award: James Kenney
Responsibility Award: Valentina Atala

Week of November 15-18

A look at what we will be studying this week.........

• In Language Arts we will be discussing making inferences based on what we have been reading.  We will discuss synonyms, plural nouns, and possessive nouns.  We will be using these skills in our writing.
• In Math we will discuss addition strategies, ordinal numbers, and problem solving. 
• In Social Studies will wrap up our Social Studies unit on the Olden Days.

Homework for the week..........

Spelling Words:  Long I - i, igh,ie, and y
light, sight, mind, cry, tie, high, wild, dry, try, lie

Monday - For the reading calendar have your child read the "Schools" section. Please leave the handout in the homework folder. We will be using it at home and at school daily. Begin studying for a quiz in Social Studies on Thursday over the "Schools" section. Using the little journal chose 5 spelling words and use them in a sentence.  Each sentence must be at least 8 words long.

Tuesday - Read for 15 minutes (feel free to reread the "Schools" section of the packet again for the reading calendar). Math workbook page 10 and 11.  Begin studying for a quiz in Social Studies on Thursday over the "Schools" section.

Wednesday - Read for 15 minutes.  Study for Social Studies quiz on Thursday the "Schools" section of the Olden Days Packet. Vocabulary WS 68.

Thursday - Study Spelling words. Read for 15 minutes.  WS 70.

A Few Other Things.................

• Navidad Sin Frio has started.  Time to clean out your closets.
• Etiquette Club students for November are Lizza Fernanda, Ana Mercedes, James, Kike, and Dempsey.  It takes place on Tuesdays, please remember to send a lunch from home, a napkin, fork and knife.
• Colors Day on Friday

Week of November 8th-12th

A look at what we will be studying this week.........

• In Language Arts we will be discussing sequencing by using words like first, next, and last.  We will continue to write using beginning, middle, and end.  We will talk about plural nouns and how some of them have special rules.

• In Math we will discuss greater than and less than, patterns, patterns on a hundred chart, and problem solving.

• In Social Studies will continue our unit on Thanksgiving by comparing and contrasting our lives today to the lives of those who lived during the Colonial times. We will be talking about "chores" and "food" of the Olden Days.

Homework for the week..........

We will no longer be doing DLR each night.  We have reexamined the homework load for the second graders and feel that taking out the DLR will reduce the amount of time spent on homework each night.

Spelling Words: Plural Nouns

friends, schools, shoes, boxes, ponies, pennies, foxes, babies, buses, benches

Monday -  For the reading calendar have your child read the "Clothes" and  "Transportation" section only. Please leave the handout in the homework folder. We will be using it at home and at school daily. Begin studying for a quiz in Social Studies on Tuesday over the "Clothes" and "Transportation" sections.  Math workbook page 7.

Tuesday -  Read for 15 minutes (feel free to reread the "Clothes" and "Transportation" section of the packet again for the reading calendar). Math Workbook pages 8 and 9. 

Wednesday - Read for 15 minutes the "Chores" and "Food" section of the Olden Days packet, count this towards the reading calendar. Study for Social Studies quiz on Friday, November 12th over "Chores" and "Food" sections of the Olden Days Packet.  Math homework pages 3 and 4.

Thursday -For the reading calendar read "Chores" and "Food" sections from the Colonial Times packet. There will be a quiz on these sections on Friday, November 12th. Study Spelling words. Complete Plural Nouns Worksheets 15 and 16.

A Few Other Things.................

• We will start "Navidad Sin Frio"  You should of received an email from the PTO with the details.  Please look through your closet and send in any items you would like to donate.
• There will be a presentation on "Online Parenting, How to Protect Your Children in an Online Environment"  It will be on Tuesday, November 30th from 11:00-12:30 in the Multipurpose Room.  It will be lead by Michelle Lagos.

Week of November 1st - 5th

A look at what we will be studying this week..........

• In Language Arts we will be presenting our book characters.  We will also talk about inferering/drawing conclusions within a reading passage.  We will be making up some riddles to help us understand this concept.
• In Math we will be starting out new math books!  We will be working on what steps we should take when problem solving.  We will also talk about estimation.
• In Social Studies will continue our unit on Thanksgiving by comparing and contrasting our lives today to the lives of those who lived during the Colonial times.

Homework for the week..........

Spelling Words: Thanksgiving words
turkey, thanksgiving, thankful, November, holiday, pilgrim, indian, feast, fall, family

Monday - Daily Language Review.  Using the small journal use 5 of the spelling words and write 5 sentences.  Make sure the sentences are at least 8 words long. The students will be bringing home a Social Studies packet on life in the Colonial Times.  For the reading calendar have your child read the "Activities" and "Homes" section only.  Please leave the handout in the homework folder.  We will be using it at home and at school daily.  Begin studying for a quiz in Social Studies on Thursday over the "activities" and "homes" sections.

Tuesday - Daily Language Review. Read for 15 minutes (feel free to reread the activites and homes section of the packet again for the reading calendar). Using the small journal write a paragraph about the activities of the families during the Colonial Times, use the packet to  help you, but it must be in their own words! Study for Social Studies quiz on Thursday.

Wednesday - Daily Language Review and read for 15 minutes. Study for Social Studies quiz on Thursday. Math homework notebook pages 3 and 4.

Thursday - Daily Language Review.  For the reading calendar read "Clothes" and "Transportation" sections from the Colonial Times packet.  There will be a quiz on these sections on Tuesday, November 9th.  Study Spelling words. Math homwork notebook page 6. Bring your library books from home, we have library on Friday.

A Few Other Things.................

• Student's will get out of school at 11:15 today due to parent conferences.  Please be on time for your conference. 
• Eagle League is canceled on Monday, November 1st.
• We would like to welcome a new student to our class.  Her name is Emonee Johnson.  She just arrive here from North Carolina.
• Etiquette Club is on Tuesdays. The group  is Rolando, Roberto, Carlos, Zarina, and Maria Jose. Please make sure you send a lunch from home on those days. Also send in a fork, knife (if needed) and a napkin.
• I had some trouble with my blackberry and lost all my BB contacts.  I have the same pin number, you will need to try and send me a message or delete me as a contact and start over. My pin # is 216D68B8
• Please make sure you are signing the assignment book every night.
• A big thank you to all the parents who helped out with the Halloween party.  The kids had a great time.

Week of October 25th-29th

A look at what we will be studying this week..........

• In Language Arts we will continue discussing nouns.  We will talk about using them in a series, and common and proper nouns.  We will also be comparing and contrasting the story of the Three Little Bears with a halloween version of The Three Little Bears.
• Exciting news!  We just received our new math books.  We will start working in the books this week.  We will be talking about "greater than" and "less than" and ordinal numbers.
• In Social Studies will be our unit on Thanksgiving.  We will start off with learning about the Native Americans.  We will have a quiz on Thursday over Pages 142-145 in the Social Studies book.  They will also need to study a "Pilgrim Story" handout.

Homework for the week..........

Spelling Words: These words have consonant blends.
slide, slips, dress, drop, skin, task, still, must, crisp, spell

Monday - No School
Tuesday - Daily Language Review (do Monday night and Tuesday night). Read for 10 minutes. Using the small journal use 5 of your spelling words in 5 sentences. Each sentence must be at least 8 words (or more) long.  Begin studying for Social Studies quiz on Thursday.  Use the "Pilgrim Story" and your Social Studies book pages 142-145. 
Wednesday - Daily Language Review and read for 15 minutes. Study for Social Studies quiz on Thursday.  Use the "Pilgrim Story" and your Social Studies book pages 142-145.  Math Homework Book pages 1 and 2.
Thursday - Daily Language Review and read for 15 minutes. Study Spelling words. Using your small journal write a paragraph about your halloween costume.  Cirle the nouns you used.
A Few Other Things.................

• Student's will get out of school at 11:15 on Monday, November 1st due to parent conferences.
• Parent confernce sign up sheet is available outside my door, please stop by and sign up for a time.  Conferences will be held on Monday, November 1st from 12:00-3:30.  Please be prompt for your conference time. 
• Don't forget about the October Book Project due on Nov. 1st. Don't wait until October 31st to finish the project, that would not be a very fun Halloween.
• Etiquette Club is on Tuesdays. The group of October is Rolando, Roberto, Carlos, Zarina, and Maria Jose. Please make sure you send a lunch from home on those days. Also send in a fork, knife (if needed) and a napkin.
• We will be celebrating Halloween on Friday, October 29th with at parade at 1:10 and a small party in our room following the parade. Get those costumes ready!  If your child is not dressing up then they may have a color's day.
• We would like to congratulate Diego Hernandez for being chosen for the lunch bunch with Ms. Martinez.  He will have lunch with her on Wednesday, October 27th.

Week of October 18-22

A look at what we will be studying this week..........

• In Language Arts we will be discussing Nouns.  We will also be looking at a reading passage and identifying the facts and conclusions from that passage.
• In Math we be talking learning about rounding to the nearest 10, different ways of skip counting, and identifying which numbers come before, after, or in between.  We will also be looking at ordinal numbers to the twentieth.
• In Science, we will conclude our dinosaur unit by doing a mini poster of their assigned dinosaur.  Students MUST bring in their research on Monday so they can begin working.

Homework for the week..........

Spelling Words: The words have the long and short u sound.
sun, duck, cup, dude, rule, bud, bump, cube, fume, rude

Monday - Daily Language Review.  Read for 10 minutes.  Vocabulary WS 44

Tuesday - Daily Language Review.  Read for 10 minutes. Math Rounding WS 1and 2
Wednesday - Daily Language Review and read for 15 minutes. WS 26 and 27
Thursday - Daily Language Review and read for 15 minutes. Study Spelling words. Nouns WS 5 and 6

A Few Other Things.................

• Don't forget about the October Book Project due on Nov. 1st.  Don't wait until October 31st  to finish the project, that would not be a very fun Halloween.
• Etiquette Club is on Tuesdays. We have a new group of students for the month of October. Rolando, Roberto, Carlos, Zarina, and Maria Jose will be attending. Please make sure you send a lunch from home on those days. Also send in a fork, knife (if needed) and a napkin.
• Reminder that Tuesday, October 19th we will have a late start at 9:30.
• Eagle League is on Monday and Wednesday of this week (No Friday).
• We will be celebrating Halloween on October 29th with at parade at 1:10 and a small party in our room following the parade. So start thinking about those costumes!
• Today starts the 2nd Quarter.
• Friday is color's day - 5 lps.
• Congratulations to our class from being "Class of the Week" in computer for the SECOND time!!!!!!!

Week of October 11-15

A look at what we will be studying this week..........

• In Language Arts we will be discussing "Test Taking Strategies".  We will be doing an interactive writing on the strategies we should use when taking a test. 
• In Math we be talking about about number words.  How to read and write them.  The spelling words will come from number words this week.
• In Science, we will continue with our dinosaur unit with "Dinosaur Groups".  We will be taking a quiz on Friday.  You will receive another handout to help with studying for the quiz.

Homework for the week..........

 Spelling Words: The words come from the math chapter we are studying:

eleven, twelve, thirteen, twenty, thirty, forty, fifty, sixty, seventy, eighty, ninety

Tuesday - Daily Language Review (do Monday and Tuesday). Read for 10 minutes. Math WS 1and 2

Wednesday - Daily Language Review and read for 15 minutes.  Journal Writing:  Write a paragraph about what you should do when you are taking a test.  What strategies should you use?

Thursday - Daily Language Review and read for 15 minutes. Study Spelling words. Study for Dinosaur quiz, "Dinosaur Groups".

A Few Other Things.................

• Today your child received information about an October Book Project.  This is due on Nov. 1st
• There is NO SCHOOL on Monday, October 11th and 25th.
• Etiquette Club is on Tuesdays. We have a new group of students for the month of October.  Rolando, Roberto, Carlos, Zarina, and Maria Jose will be attending. Please make sure you send a lunch from home on those days. Also send in a fork, knife (if needed) and a napkin.
• Thank you for sending in your donation to buy a new Eagle mascot.  We are still accepting donations.
• Thank you for sending in boxes of kleenexes.  We have enough boxes to last us for awhile.
• Happy Birthday to Roger on October 17th.
• Reminder that Tuesday, October 19th we will have a late start at 9:30.
• Eagle League is on Wednesday and Friday this week.
• Friday is the end of the first quarter.
• Just a reminder that you need to be checking the specials teachers' blogs for their homework assignments.
• This month is Online Safety Awareness Month.  Please check out the computer teacher's blog for tips.
• We will be celebrating Halloween on October 29th with at parade at 1:10 and a small party in our room following the parade.  So start thinking about those costumes!

Week of October 4-8

A look at what we will be studying this week..........

• In Language Arts we will be talking about making predictions then confirming the predictions after reading the story.  We will also be talking about combining sentences with the same subject and predicate.  Example:  John likes to play soccer.  Bill likes to play soccer.  I will be teaching the students to combine the subjects.  Example:  John and Bill like to play soccer.  We will also be doing this with the predicates.  Example:  I like cookies.  I like milk.  When they combine the predicate it would be written like this:  I like cookies and milk.
• In Math we be talking about about subtraction strategies.  The students will have a math test on Wednesday.  They will bring home a review sheet for Tuesday night's homework.  We will also begin looking at place value.
• In Science, we will continue with our dinosaur unit with "What makes a dinosaur a dinosaur - Lesson 3" and "Dinosaur Descriptions- Lesson 4".   We will be taking a quiz over lesson 3 and 4 on Thursday.  You will be receiving a handout to study for these two lessons.

Homework for the week..........

Spelling Words: (These words have the short and long o):

box, fox, dog, lock, pot, cone, hope, rose, poke, rope

Monday - Daily Language Review and read for 15 minutes. In their journal - Chose 5 spelling words and use them in a sentence. One word per sentence, but the sentence needs to be good.

Tuesday - Daily Language Review. Read for 10 minutes. Math worksheet 63 and 64 (test review).  Math test on Wednesday.  Reread the story "My Name is Yoon" on page 117 from the Treasures book, this counts as the reading calendar reading.

Wednesday - Daily Language Review and read for 15 minutes. Study Science handouts "Dinosaur Descriptions" and "What Makes a Dinosaur a Dinosaur".  Quiz on Thursday.

Thursday - Daily Language Review and read for 15 minutes. Study Spelling words. Place Value WS 1 and 2

A Few Other Things.................

• I would like to thank those parents who helped us have a wonderful Fiesta Catracha!  We had yummy fish sticks and pina coladas (virgin of course)!  I also want to thank those parents who decorated for Fiesta Catracha, it looked great!
• Etiquette Club is on Tuesdays.  Those students are Ana Carolina, Valentina, Diego, Gerardo, and Carla.  The club has been cancelled the last few weeks, so these students are still participating.  Please make sure you send a lunch from home on those days.  Also send in a fork, knife (if needed) and a napkin.
• Congratulations to our class!  We were chosen as the "Computer Class of the Week."  This award was given by the computer teacher.  We were chosen because our class did the best job following all the rules and procedures of the Computer Lab.  Great Job 2C!
• There is NO SCHOOL on Monday, October 11th.
• A belated birthday wish to Cristina Willingham - October 1st
• Happy birthday to Isabella - Ocober 3rd.
• The American School would like to replace the Eagle Mascot uniform, it is very old and we need a new one.  The costume is very expensive!  The Development Office is asking for a 20 lp. donation to help get a new Eagle.  We have a lot of events/games this year with lots of other schools coming to visit and we would like to show off our new Eagle.    Be watching for a donation envelope with a picture of the old mascot and a picture of the new mascot they are wanting to buy.  Thanks in advance for your help!

Week of September 27- October 1st

A look at what we will be studying this week..........

• In Language Arts we will be looking at identifying the main idea and details of a story.  We also be discussing the Subject and Predicate of a sentence.  The students will be able to identify each part in a sentence.
• In Math we be talking about ways to "Make 10" and use that strategy to increase their fluency in their addition facts.  We will also be discussing subtraction doubles.
• In Science, we will begin our dinosaur unit with "What makes a dinosaur a dinosaur" and "Dinosaur Descriptions".  We will finish up our study of fossils and erosion and how they relate to dinosaurs.

Homework for the week..........

Spelling Words: (These words have the short and long i):

did, fin, pick, nine, pipe, rip, mix, five, side, hike

Monday - Daily Language Review and read for 15 minutes. In their journal - Chose 5 spelling words and use them in a sentence. One word per sentence, but the sentence needs to be good.

Tuesday - Daily Language Review. Read for 10 minutes. Addition and Subtraction practice worksheet.

Wednesday - Daily Language Review and read for 15 minutes. For the reading calendar your child needs to read "Meet Rosina" on page 86 in the Treasures Reading Text Book. Then complete in the journal Question #2 on page 107. They need to write the question then answer in a complete sentence.

Thursday - Daily Language Review and read for 15 minutes. Study Spelling words.  Complete worksheet "Add a Subject or a Predicate".  Return the September Reading Calendar.

A Few Other Things.................

• EAGLE LEAGUE IS CANCELLED FOR TODAY (Monday, September 27th)
• My BB Pin # 216D68B8 or you can text me at 9776-1171, please feel free to send me a text or a BB for changes in transportation when after school activities are cancelled.
• We are in desperate need of boxes of kleenexes. Next time you are grocery shopping would you mind throwing in a box to donate to our classroom. Thanks to Carlos, Natalia R., Ana Carolina, and Zarina for bringing in a box. We need more. 
• Fiesta Catracha is on Friday, October 1st.
• Tuesday is Etiquette Club for Diego, Ana Carolina, Gerardo, Karla, and Valentina.
• Zarina was chosen for the Lunch Bunch.  She will be having a special lunch on Wednesday, September 29th with Ms. Martinez.  Good job Zarina!    

Week of September 20-24

A look at what we will be studying this week..........

• We will be switching from Social Studies to Science for the remainder of the first quarter.  We will start a unit on Dinosaurs.  We will begin this week with studying Fossils and Erosion.
• In Math we will be using the addition strategy of Doubles (4+4) and Doubles Plus One (4+5) to increase  fluency in addition facts.  The students will have a Doubles Quiz on Tuesday.
• In Language Arts we will be reading stories from our Reading text book (Treasures).  We will use the stories that we are reading to identify the Beginning, Middle, and End of a story.  We will also start this week with having weekly spelling words.  The words may seem easy, but they are high frequency words that the students use everyday, it is important to spell them correctly on a daily basis. 

Homework for the week..........

Spelling Words for the Week (These words have the short e, o, and u sound):  went, pet, tub, tell, not, hut, tug, job, fog, bun

Monday - Daily Language Review and read for 15 minutes.  Journal - Chose 5 spelling words and use them in a sentence.  One word per sentence, but the sentence needs to be good. 
Incorrect:  I went to the store. 
Correct:  I went to the store to buy some fruit. 
Be careful and don't let the sentences become run-on sentences.  See example below.
Incorrect- I went to the store to get some fruit because we were going to have some fruit salad for our friends who were coming over for dinner tonight. - Too long!

Tuesday - Daily Language Review. Read for 10 minutes.  Study for a doubles quiz, have your child make flashcards and study them. (1+1 up to 12+12)

Wednesday - Daily Language Review and read for 15 minutes.  For the reading calendar your child needs to read "Mr. Putter and Tabby Pour the Tea" p.43 in the Treasures Reading Text Book. Then complete in the journal Question #1 on page 65.   They need to write the question then answer in  a complete sentence.
Please cover this book if it is not already covered.  If the the cover on it is fine, there is no need to replace the cover.

Thursday - Daily Language Review and read for 15 minutes.  Study Spelling words and complete WS 6 and 7.

A Few Other Things.................

• Today (September 20th) is early release at 1:00.  Eagle League is from 1:00-2:30 today.
• The students did a fantastic job on the their Bay Islands project.  Stop by and check out the board outside our door and learn about the Bay Islands.
• We are in desperate need of boxes of kleenexes.  Next time you are grocery shopping would you mind throwing in a box to donate to our classroom.  Thanks!
• Fiesta Catracha is on October 1st.  More information to come.
• Tuesday in International Peace Day. 
• Tuesday is Etiquette Club for Diego, Ana Carolina, Gerardo, Karla, and Valentina.
• Friday is Colors Day!
• I will be out 1/2 day on Thursday and all day Friday.  I have some mandatory business to take care of in Washington DC.  I will return on Monday, September 27th.  Please see Ms. Valladares if you need anything.  It is best that you send her a written note for any communications and NOT send emails during these two days.

September 13th and 14th

A look at what we will be studying this week...........

• We will be working this week on the department of Bay Islands.  We will use the information that is being brought in and organize ourselves into groups to present the project on a poster board.  The projects will be displayed outside our door in preparation for Fiesta Catracha on October 1st.

Homework for the week..........

• The only homework for Monday night will be to do the Reading Calendar.  Please continue to read Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday as well.

A Few Other Things............

• Progress Reports went home today for those students who have at least one A- on a graded paper.  Please sign and return those on Monday, September 13th.
• Remind that you child needs to do research this weekend and bring in the information on MONDAY so we can begin our class projects.  Please see the handout in the homework folder for what your child is responsible for.  Please send in any other items that apply to the Bay Islands that we can display as well.
• The students have been enjoying Ms. Valladares reading them books from the author, Robert Munsch.  As promised to the students, here is his website:  http://www.robertmunsch.com/
• As a class we published our first book based on the book by Margaret Wise Brown The Important Book.   The book is so special to the students, they are each taking a turn to bring it home and share with you.  Please when it is your night read the book and enjoy the hard work they put into their page.  We have a comments page at the back, we would love for you to write a comment.  It is important that when it is your night that you return the book the very next day so the next child can have their turn.
• I hope you have a wonderful vacation!  For me, I am off to Roatan!

Week of September 6-10

A look at what we will be studying this week...........

• In Social Studies we will study about maps.  It will include the different parts and how to read them.
• In Math we be talking about subtraction and addition problems and comparing two groups.  We will discuss the key words that tell us which operation to use in order to solve the problem. We will take a math quiz on Friday.  There will be a study guide sent home on Thursday.  All the work we have been doing in class will prepare them for what they need to know.
• In Language Arts we will be reading from Treasures, our reading books.  We will be reading a story called "David's New Friends".  We will be talking about  story elements and how to locate those elements in a story (problem, solution, character, and setting)

Homework for the week..........

• Monday - Journal writing, the topic is pasted in the journal - Daily Language Review and read for 15 minutes.
• Tuesday - Daily Language Review.  Read "David's New Friends" from the reading book, this can count toward the reading calendar. Complete Map Symbols WS 22 and 23
• Wednesday - Math WS 5, Daily Language Review and read for 15 minutes.
• Thursday - Study for Math Quiz using WS 49 and 50, Daily Language Review and read for 15 minutes.

A Few Other Things.................

• Hopefully you have seen that we have started marking the daily behavior. If you child did not have to change their card you will see that they have made a pencil line through the box. If they were on yellow, red, or blue the box would be colored according to what card they were on for the day.
• You need to be checking the Spanish Class blog for the weekly spelling list and other homework.  We will no longer be printing out the Spanish spelling list, you will need to refer to Ms. Lara's blog.
• This Friday is "Kids' Day"  They will receive popsicles during lunch and it is a free color's day.
• Please check the Values blog.  Read the newsletter and upcoming discussions she will be having with parents.
• So far this year we have celebrated two birthdays in our classroom.  Both parents brought cupcakes and it was great!!!!  I would like to encourage cupcakes over a cake when celebrating, it makes it so much easier for everyone.  Rolando's mom does baking out of her home so she if you need to order some cupcakes from her to celebrate your party, give her a call.  They were yummy!!  Also, when bringing in drinks all the kids prefer Sprite.

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Week of Aug. 30 - Sept. 3

A look at what we will be studying this week...........

• In Language Arts we will continue with centers, we will also start working in reading and writing groups during our center time.  We will be reading three great read alouds that have to do with making wishes.  We will relate that to the wishes would like to make for rewards for good behavior.  Using those read alouds we will also talk about character's feelings, our feelings, predictions, and writing a different ending to a story.
• In Math we will be discussing how turn around facts (6+3=9 and 3+6=9) help us to find the sums, and solving addition and subtraction facts by writing number sentences.
• In Social Studies, we will continue with lesson 2 from our Social Studies book "Living at Home and in the Neighborhood" and start lesson 3 "In and Around the City".  We will be taking a Communities Test over Unit 1 (lessons 1-3) on Thursday.  This can be found on pages 14-27 in the Social Studies book.

Homework for the week...........

Reading Calendars are due on Wednesday, September 1st

Monday - Journal writing - "If you could have any three wishes, what would they be?"  Daily Language Review and read for 15 minutes.

Tuesday - Social Studies W.S. "Helping Hands", Daily Language Review and read for 15 minutes.

Wednesday - Study Social Studies Vocabulary words from Chapter 1 (all words in yellow on pages 14-27 from the text book).  Daily Language Review and read for 15 minutes.  Reading Calendar is due!

Thursday - Write two subtraction stories in your journal, there will be an example in the journal for them to follow.  Daily Language Review and read for 15 minutes.

A Few Other Things.................

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  We will begin the PLATO Math testing next Thursday and Friday during our computer time.  Please make sure your child is at school from 11:10-11:50.
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  Library is today (Monday).  Please make sure they bring in their library books.
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  This week we have P.E. on Tuesday and Wednesday.
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  Eagle League starts today.  I have notes from Roberto, Isabella, Dempsey, Adriana, and Gerardo that they will be participating.  PLEASE send a note with your child if they will be staying after school.  I want to avoid tears and confusion at the last minute from your child!  Thanks!
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  Hopefully you have seen that we have started marking the daily behavior.  If you child did not have to change their card you will see that they have made a pencil line through the box.  If they were on yellow, red, or blue the box would be colored according to what card they were on for the day. 
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  You received information about paying for the parties.  Please be sure and take care of that as soon as you can.  Send in the deposit slip showing you made the deposit.
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  Remember to send in the 18 lps for the Values notebook.  We have Values class today (Monday).
• You need to be checking the Spanish Class blog for the weekly spelling list and other homework. 
• You will also need to check the Art blog for homework.  On the right hand side of our class blog you will see a link for the art teacher.  Click on "Art".  When you get to her page you will see on the left side of the art blog  "My Class".  Click on "Second" and it will give the art homework for the second graders.  Our next art class will be on Thursday of this week.  This is another blog you will need to keep up with on your own and know what day we have art so your child will be prepared with their homework.

 

Eagle League

Parents please sign up with the P.E. teacher after school for Eagle League if you are interested.  It starts on Monday, August 30th.  You have to sign up, the child can not sign themself up. 

VERY IMPORTANT:  I will NOT allow your child to stay after school for eagle league unless you send a note telling me they will be participating.

Week of August 23-27

A look at what we will be studying this week.....

• In Language Arts we will continue writing Friendly Letters.  We will read a book called Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus.  This is a really fun story, we will write a letter to the pigeon explaining why he should not drive the bus!  We will be using the 5 parts of a friendly letter. We will also be reading a book called The Important Book.  Using this book we will see how the author followed a pattern amd then we will write our own page to add to the book.  We will continue with centers and learning the rules.
• In Math we will continue studying graphing.  The students will have a Math Test on Wednesday over what we have learned so far.  For homework on Tuesday night there will be a review page.  We will also discuss the meaning of addition by joining groups, joining and completing number sentences, and counting on when adding.
• In Social Studies we have been talking about how we belong to a group and that every group has a leader and rules to follow.  We will look at the different jobs in the American School and discuss the types of jobs we should have in our classroom.

Homework for the week.....

Monday - Problem Solving Worksheet 1-9 and DLR (Daily Language Review )

Tuesday - Graphing Test Review Worksheet and DLR (Daily Language Review)


Wednesday - Journal Writing "Write a friendly letter thanking someone for a gift they gave you" and DLR (Daily Language Review)


Thursday - ABC order WS 6 and DLR (Daily Language Review)
 

A Few Other Things......

• Summer Reading Projects are due today (Monday, August 23rd).  This is not optional.
• Values class is asking that you purchase a small spiral notebook.  You can send in 20 lps and your child may go buy it at the school store. 
• You will be receiving information about the party money and how to deposit the money into our class account from our room mothers. 
• You will be receiving a class list this week.
• We had no one sign up from our class to help out with Field Day and Family Day. If you are interested in helping out please contact Monica Willingham or Lizza Godoy.
• Eagle League starts next Monday, August 30th.
• We have P.E. on Monday and Tuesday of this week and Library is not until Monday, August 30th.
• The parents of these students: Ana Carolina, Maria Jose, Carla, Joseph, and Roger
  still need to send me an email to kbradley@amschool.org from the email account you would like for me to use for communication.  Please put your child's name in the subject.   

Week of August 16-20

We are off to a wonderful start in 2C and  I am so lucky to have such a sweet group of kids!  

Please check the assignment book nightly for the homework assignments.  We will be starting homework on Monday night.  I have listed the homework below since second graders are new at the assignment book.  It is VERY important the assignment book is signed EVERY night. 

Homework for the week of August 16-20

Every Night - Read for 15 minutes and record the time read on the Reading Calendar.

Monday - Math Worksheet - Problem Solving 1-5 and the Monday section of the "Daily Language Review"
Tuesday - Journal Writing - I will send home a small journal.  Have your child put their name, number and date at the top.  They will also need to title their journal entry.  This week's journal entry is "Tell five things you would like to do on your next birthday." and the Tuesday section of the "Daily Language Review"
Wednesday - Math worksheet Practice 1-7 and Problem Solving 1-7 and the Wednesday section of the "Daily Language Review"
Thursday -  Thursday section of the "Daily Language Review"

A look at what we will be studying this week:

• In Language Arts we will be starting off with letter writing.  We will be reading aloud some great books that are examples of letter writing.  We will discuss the purpose of writing friendly letters, how to format friendly letters and then writing one of our own.  We will also begin centers this week. 
• In Math we will be studying graphing.  We will talk about the different types of graphing (bar graphs and pictographs).  The students will learn how to gather the information and apply it to their graphs.  Some of the things we will be graphing are our birthdays, our favorite fruits, and the number of letters in our names.
• In Social Studies we are going to learn about communities.  We will discuss what communities are and how we have a school community and a classroom community. 

Just a few reminders for you....

• Open House is Thursday, August 19th from 5:00 until 7:00.  I will be doing a whole group presentation at 5:45.  It will be in our classroom.
• Summer reading projects are due on Monday,  August 23rd.  You received the information on Friday.
• I will be updating the blog every Monday.  If I update it during the week I will let you know via the assignment book.
• PLEASE put in writing if your child has a change is their afternoon transportation.  If there is no note, your child will go home the normal way.  This is for the safety and security of your child.
• If you have not emailed me at kbradley@amschool.org from the email account that you would like to use please do so as soon as possible.  Please put your child's name in the subject line. 
• We have four girls with the same lunchbox and backpack (It is pink and black with peace, love, and rock written all over it).  Please label the backpack, water bottle, and lunchbox.

Meet Ms. Bradley

Reid (red shirt), Graham (blue shirt), and Cole (white shirt)

Hi! My name is Ms. Bradley and I am so lucky to have your child in my class. I really looking forward to a great year filled with lots of fun and learning!

I am from Fort Worth, Texas and have lived abroad for 8 years. My husband works for the U.S. Embassy and his job has allowed us to live in some great countries. I have been in Honduras for 2 years and have one more year here.

Before Honduras I have lived in Chile and Argentina. Can you believe that Ale Tabilo and I (one of the students in our class) were neighbors in Buenos Aires?

In July 2011 we will be moving to Bogotá, Colombia! Hmmmm after 8 years in Latin American with another three ahead of me I think it is about time I work a little harder on my Spanish!

I have three wonderful (and adorable) little boys. Reid is entering third grade at Discovery School. Graham is entering first grade here at The American School, and Cole is 3 years old and is in preschool.

I enjoy Honduras, but I really enjoy the perfect weather and Roatan! I try to go there as much as I can!

I am here for you and your child! Please know that you can come to me for anything and I will do my very best to do what I can for you or your child. This is going to be a great year and I am so happy to be teaching again!

Meet Miss Valladares

I am so happy to have Miss Valladares as my assistant this year.  She was in 2C last year with Ms. Flores, so she brings lots of second grade experience into the classroom.  She has also worked as a pre-k teacher.  Miss Valladares is currently studying to be an elementary teacher at Universidad Nacional Pedagogica.  I know that in the future she will be a wonderful teacher and we are so lucky to have her with us now!

She enjoys spending time with her family and friends and studying education.  Like me, she is here to help in any way that she can and is looking forward to a great year!  You can count on both of us to give your kids the love and respect they deserve.  It will be a great year!