Week 5

Dear Parents,

           This week in math we began recalling our basic facts to 20, adding three numbers together in a two step problem and adding using ten frames. We found out that making ten first, makes it easier to figure out the sum. 

           In writing we are learning the complete writing process in what we call speed week. We are taking one sentence through the stages of the writing process. We can’t wait to be able to take a personal narrative through this process. 

          In reading we had so much fun reading a play about Johnny Appleseed! Readers theater can be loads of fun as we read, act and move around on our “stage”. We also started learning map skills as we colored Johnny’s journey through six states.

         In science we were busy looking at objects’ physical properties. We did an investigation that included observing a frozen gummy worm, a regular gummy worm, an empty balloon, a blown up balloon, a popsicle, and a melted popsicle. We looked at size, shape, color, texture, flexibility, mass, and temperature. We know that matter takes up space!

          In social studies we have been working on setting up our leadership binders. We are starting to think about setting our first personal goal as well as our first academic goal.We know that goals must be specific and achievable.

Things to return to school

• Please send in your child’s field trip form as well as the $9.00 for him or her to enter the Perot Museum (it is $6.00 for chaperones)
• Please send in your conference time choice so that I can schedule a conference with you to talk to you about  about your child and second grade.
• Please send in your child’s Leader of the Week Poster