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!