Hello families! Happy 2013! I hope everyone had a nice winter break with their second graders! Our first half of second is almost over. Time does fly. 3rd quarter begins on January 22nd- report cards will be sent home later that same week. We have come a long way since September. I'm looking forward to watching them continue to grow into third graders!
MAP: We completed our winter MAP testing in teh areas of Reading, Math and Language Arts. I was happy to see the class overall stay more focused and try their best. I saw a big difference in the times it took kids to complete the test- much longer times this session, which tells me the kids were really trying hard and rereading to understand questions.
Subtraction Smarties: is our new facts test incentive. The kids will be taking Subtraction facts test every Tuesday. For every point a student's score improves, he/she will get to color a section of a Smartie. When all 5 sections are colored, the student will earn a Smartie. Reminder; 2nd Grade expectation for math facts is 54 correct in 3 minutes- both addition and subtraction. Try practicing a little a weekly to help boost your child's fact power. You can use flash cards, timed tests, the websites I have listed in teh sidebar or some fact apps.
TGIF Journal: Thank you for writing a Friendly Letter back to your child in the TGIF Journal. We will be writing a letter to you every Friday until the journal is complete.
WHAT I AM IS...KIND: Our school wide focus this month is being kind. OUr school Penny Drive fits right in. In the classroom we have our own Bulletin Board: We Take CARE of each other's feelings so SNOW one gets hurt! In addition to being kind, our class is working on two goals:
1. Be Ready (ask your child what that means- there are lots of different examples)
2. Do the Right Thing (even when no one is watching)
Ask Your Child:
Which Series Book Club are you a part of?
Which book did Mrs. Dahms just finish reading to the class? Why do you think she chose that book?
Can you retell the story?
What did you do with your 4th grade buddy this week?
Tell me 3 interesting thinsg you learned at the Waukesha Historical Museum.
Reminders:
Nature Center field trip Tuesday 9-11am. Dress in winter gear- BOOTS!