What are we learning?
In this section of the Newsletter, I will list some Essential Questions that your child should be able to answer by the end of the week. This can help you to ask specific questions so that your child can tell you what he/she is learning in school!
Language Arts/Reading
- How do I become a great reader?
- § Identifying and using text features
- How do I make sense of text?
- How can I use letter sound knowledge and spelling patterns to decode? (r-influenced vowels: er, ear, eer)
Writing
- How can I become a great writer?
- How do I write to respond to literature?
- How do I write a creative narrative short story?
Math
- Math facts – Practice Math Facts on FirstinMath.com and myskillstutor.com!!
- How can I use coins and bills to make change?
Social Studies
- How can I describe the contributions of James Oglethorpe, Mary Musgrove, and Tomochichi?
Spelling Words
Our spelling words are five high frequency words and five words that fit the spelling rule we are studying in our Words Their Way. Study the words all week, and be ready for a test on Friday!
good new write our me
jeer dear germ peer rear
Bonus – holiday
Student Teacher
Monday was Ms. Hathaway’s last day. We sure will miss her, but she has promised that she will come back to visit after the break.
End of the Quarter Assessments:
It is very important that your 2nd grader be at school every day on time. We are still learning every day, and there are many reading, writing and math assessments before the winter break! Thanks for your help in this matter.
WE’RE ON A MISSION AT BELLS FERRY!!!
(Especially in December with all the excitement of the season in the air)
Please remember that our mission at Bells Ferry is:
BOYS AND GIRLS MUST BE SAFE ALL DAY, EVERYDAY.
BOYS AND GIRLS MUST BE LEARNING ALL DAY, EVERYDAY.
Specials This Week:
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Upcoming Dates
December 14 – Stevi B’s Night
December 16 – Spirit Day, Hat Day
December 22 – End of 2nd Nine weeks
December 23-January 9 – Winter Break
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