Tuesday, May 10, 2022

Only 8 days left of 2nd grade!

 Writing

Here is what we are working on in Writing this week:

  • memory books

  • summer writing


High Ability

Here is what we are working on in our high ability unit this week:

  • making connections to stories

  • analyzing a story

  • reading--Dexter the Tough

Math
Here is what we are working on in math this week
  • The chapter 9 review packet went home yesterday!  The chapter 9 math test will be Friday, May 13.
  • factor pairs
  • sharing money
  • number lines, area, fractions review
  • multidigit multiplication
Wonders Reading
Here is what we are working on this week in reading:
  • essential question--Where can your imagination take you?
  • genre--poetry
  • phonics---r controlled syllables
  • Grammar--prepositions
  • vocabulary---metaphors
  • writing--poetry
  • writing--word choice
  • writing--descriptive language
  • comprehension--summarize
  • comprehension--point of view
  • text features--stanza
  • DUE TO NWEA AND DIBELS, we will not finish the wonders unit this week. Therefore, there will be NO spelling test OR reading test this week.
Homework
Homework is winding down for the year! There will be no more reading logs to turn in, but I still encourage you to keep reading at home all summer! There will be math homework this week and studying for the math test. Next week there will be no homework.


Upcoming Dates
 


Here are some upcoming dates to add to your calendar
  • 5/10--EOY DIBELS testing
  • 5/11--EOY NWEA testing
  • 5/11--early release day @1:40pm
  • 5/16--2nd Grade Field Trip to Indianapolis Zoo! 
  • 5/18--early release day @1:40pm
  • 5/19--FIELD Day!
  • 5/20--last day of 2nd grade!!!

Have a great week!!

Tuesday, April 26, 2022

It's almost May!

 Can you believe that April is almost over already?!  Only 18 school days left of second grade!

Reminders

  • Career Day field trip forms are also due this week.  I am missing 2.  This is a free field trip to the high school on May 5.
  • Zoo field trip forms are home.  Please sign up if you want to chaperone!  Those forms and money are due April 29.


Writing

Here is what we are working on in Writing this week:

  • poetry

  • persuasive writing


High Ability

Here is what we are working on in our high ability unit this week:

  • research project

  • analyzing a story

  • reading--The Tale of Despereaux

Math
Here is what we are working on in math this week:
  • Chapter 8 and 9 are short, and we will try to get those both in before the end of the school year.
  • The chapter 8 review packet is coming home today!  The chapter 8 math test will be Tuesday, May 3.
  • factor pairs
  • sharing money
  • number lines, area, fractions review
Wonders Reading
Here is what we are working on this week in reading:
  • essential question--What do myths help us understand?
  • genre--myth
  • phonics---C +le syllables
  • Grammar--adjectives that compare
  • vocabulary---idioms
  • writing--persuasive essay
  • writing--develop topic
  • writing--descriptive language
  • comprehension--reread
  • comprehension--theme
  • text features--elements of a play


Upcoming Dates
 


Here are some upcoming dates to add to your calendar
  • 4/27--early release day @1:40pm
  • 5/4--early release day @1:40pm
  • 5/5--Careers on Wheels 2nd grade trip to H.S. 
  • 5/9--EOY NWEA testing
  • 5/10--EOY DIBELS testing
  • 5/11--EOY NWEA testing
  • 5/11--early release day @1:40pm
  • 5/16--2nd Grade Field Trip to Indianapolis Zoo! 
  • 5/18--early release day @1:40pm
  • 5/19--FIELD Day!
  • 5/20--last day of 2nd grade!!!
  • 5/20--Creekside Awards Day @8am

Have a great week!!

Tuesday, April 19, 2022

Snow in April?!

I can't believe the weather lately!  I'm ready for 80 degrees this weekend! 

Reminders

  • Field day t-shirt size forms are due tomorrow.  Please send those in if you haven't!  I am missing about 5.
  • Career Day field trip forms are also due this week.  I am missing 2.  This is a free field trip to the high school on May 5.
  • Zoo field trip forms went home yesterday.  Please sign up if you want to chaperone!  Those forms and money are due April 29.


Writing

Here is what we are working on in Writing this week:

  • poetry

  • persuasive writing

  • Earth Day themed writing projects


High Ability

Here is what we are working on in our high ability unit this week:

  • problem based learning project

  • research project

  • analyzing a story

  • reading--The Tale of Despereaux

Math
Here is what we are working on in math this week:
  • The math test was yesterday, and we finished those up this morning.  I'll get those graded asap and send home.  Let me know if you have questions or concerns after reviewing those graded tests.
  • We are starting chapter 8 today!  Chapter 8 and 9 are short, and we will try to get those both in before the end of the school year.
  • measuring to the 1/4 inch
  • multiplication and division extended facts
  • factors of counting numbers
Wonders Reading
Here is what we are working on this week in reading:
  • essential question--How do we use money?
  • genre--expository text
  • phonics---CVCe syllables
  • Grammar--commas in dates
  • vocabulary---paragraph clues
  • writing--persuasive essay
  • writing--develop topic
  • writing--descriptive language
  • comprehension--summarize
  • comprehension--problem and solution
  • text features--subheadings and graphs


Upcoming Dates
 


Here are some upcoming dates to add to your calendar
  • 4/20--early release day @1:40pm
  • 4/22--e-learning day---no in person school!
  • 4/26--PTO meeting @6pm
  • 4/27--early release day @1:40pm
  • 5/4--early release day @1:40pm
  • 5/5--Careers on Wheels 2nd grade trip to H.S. 
  • 5/9--EOY NWEA testing
  • 5/10--EOY DIBELS testing
  • 5/11--EOY NWEA testing
  • 5/11--early release day @1:40pm
  • 5/16--2nd Grade Field Trip to Indianapolis Zoo! 
  • 5/18--early release day @1:40pm
  • 5/19--FIELD Day 
  • 5/20--last day of 2nd grade!!!
  • 5/20--Creekside Awards Day @8am

Have a great week!!

Thursday, April 14, 2022

Happy Easter!

 Glue Sticks

We are running very low on our classroom supply of glue sticks.  If you would be willing to donate some to our class to get us through the end of the school year, I would greatly appreciate it!


Writing

Here is what we are working on in Writing this week:

  • poetry

  • persuasive writing

  • Easter themed writing projects


High Ability

Here is what we are working on in our high ability unit this week:

  • problem based learning project

  • research project

  • analyzing a story

  • reading--The Tale of Despereaux

Math
Here is what we are working on in math this week:
  • fractions on a number line
  • comparing fractions
  • arrays
  • equal shares
  • fractions of collections
  • The math test on chpater 7 will be Monday, April 18.
Wonders Reading
Here is what we are working on this week in reading:
  • essential question--How do we use money?
  • genre--expository text
  • phonics---closed/open syllables
  • Grammar--abbreviations
  • vocabulary---paragraph clues
  • writing--persuasive essay
  • writing--develop topic
  • writing--descriptive language
  • comprehension--summarize
  • comprehension--problem and solution
  • text features--subheadings and graphs


Upcoming Dates
 


Here are some upcoming dates to add to your calendar
  • 4/20--early release day @1:40pm
  • 4/22--e-learning day-no in person school!
  • 4/26--PTO meeting @6pm
  • 4/27--early release day @1:40pm
  • 5/4--early release day @1:40pm
  • 5/5--Careers on Wheels 2nd grade trip to H.S. 
  • 5/9--EOY NWEA testing
  • 5/10--EOY DIBELS testing
  • 5/11--EOY NWEA testing
  • 5/16--2nd Grade Field Trip to Indianapolis Zoo! (more info TBA)
  • 5/18--early release day @1:40pm
  • 5/19--FIELD Day 
  • 5/20--last day of 2nd grade!!!

Have a great week!!

Tuesday, April 5, 2022

Happy April!

  Fast Track is a program that provides a free backpack and set of school supplies, and it is available to students in Franklin Community Schools. The application is quick and easy to complete online via the link below. 


https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScQOK8bLu12X8cLB70_jpvDJq94e1o9GOB2HAoAT5wp_YrwUw/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0

 LET’S GLOW!


Creekside Spring Carnival
Friday, April 8th, 2022
5:30-8:30 PM

Wristbands at the door are $12. 
Wristbands make it easy to enjoy all games for one low price. 
Wristbands are only needed for children playing games and taking part in the DJ dance party.

***Activities included with wristbands***
Carnival games, tattoos, selfie station, dance party with DJ, snack walk and prizes.

***Activities with additional cost (.50-$10)***
Silly string a teacher, cotton candy, teacher raffle, UPaint Pottery.
Food trucks will be parked along the curb so plan to have dinner with us too!


LUNCH!
Families can start joining us for lunch again at Creekside. Each lunch will have a guest table or tables where guests may sit with their child or children. 

It's nice to get back to welcoming families for lunch!


Glue Sticks
We are running very low on our classroom supply of glue sticks.  If you would be willing to donate some to our class to get us through the end of the school year, I would greatly appreciate it!


Writing

Here is what we are working on in Writing this week:

  • poetry

  • persuasive writing


High Ability

Here is what we are working on in our high ability unit this week:

  • character maps

  • problem based learning project

  • research project

  • analyzing a story

  • reading--The Tale of Despereaux

Math
Here is what we are working on in math this week:
  • fractions on a number line
  • comparing fractions
  • arrays
  • equal shares
Wonders Reading
Here is what we are working on this week in reading:
  • essential question--Why are rules important?
  • genre--persuasive text
  • phonics---short vowel blends
  • Grammar--contractions
  • vocabulary---multiple meaning words
  • writing--persuasive essay
  • writing--develop topic
  • writing--descriptive language
  • comprehension--summarize
  • comprehension--author's purpose
  • text features--charts


Upcoming Dates
 


Here are some upcoming dates to add to your calendar
  • 4/6--Early release day @1:40pm
  • 4/8--Spring Carnival @5:30-8:30pm
  • 4/13--early release day @1:40pm
  • 4/20--early release day @1:40pm
  • 4/22--e-learning day-no in person school!
  • 4/26--PTO meeting @6pm
  • 4/27--early release day @1:40pm
  • 5/4--early release day @1:40pm
  • 5/5--Careers on Wheels 2nd grade trip to H.S. (more info TBA)
  • 5/9--EOY NWEA testing
  • 5/10--EOY DIBELS testing
  • 5/11--EOY NWEA testing
  • 5/16--2nd Grade Field Trip to Indianapolis Zoo! (more info TBA)
  • 5/18--early release day @1:40pm
  • 5/19--FIELD Day (more info TBA)
  • 5/20--last day of 2nd grade!!!

Have a great week!!

Tuesday, March 15, 2022

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

 Fast Track is a program that provides a free backpack and set of school supplies, and it is available to students in Franklin Community Schools. The application is quick and easy to complete online via the link below. 


https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScQOK8bLu12X8cLB70_jpvDJq94e1o9GOB2HAoAT5wp_YrwUw/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0

 LET’S GLOW!


Creekside Spring Carnival
Friday, April 8th, 2022
5:30-8:30 PM

Wristbands at the door are $12. Pre-sale wristbands are $10.
*** Wristband Bundle Packages***
Pre-sale wristband bundle- includes 3 wristbands $25 
(each additional wristband with bundle purchase $8).
Wristbands make it easy to enjoy all games for one low price. 
Wristbands are only needed for children playing games and taking part in the DJ dance party.

***Activities included with wristbands***
Carnival games, tattoos, selfie station, dance party with DJ, snack walk and prizes.

***Activities with additional cost (.50-$10)***
Silly string a teacher, cotton candy, teacher raffle, UPaint Pottery.
Food trucks will be parked along the curb so plan to have dinner with us too!

ORDER YOUR WRISTBANDS NOW AND SAVE!
Pre-ordered wristbands will be sent home with your child on Wednesday, April 6th. 
If you don’t receive yours that day, please call the office at 317-346-8800.

(paper copy of this form is coming home with your child today)
Carnival Wristband Pre-sale Form- Please complete, include payment and Return by Wednesday, March 23rd.

Child’s name: _______________________ Teacher:_______________ Grade:______
# of wristbands needed:__________ x $10 each = ______
# of bundles needed: ___________ x $25 each=  ______
# of additional bundle wristbands needed: __________ x $8 each= _______


LUNCH!
Families can start joining us for lunch again at Creekside. Each lunch will have a guest table or tables where guests may sit with their child or children. 

It's nice to get back to welcoming families for lunch!


Book Order
I am sending home an April book order form today.  Remember, there is never any pressure to order!  But if you would like to order, please send the form back and money or order online no later than March 24th.  I will place the order before Spring Break, and books should arrive when we come back.  This will probably be the last book order of the school year to make sure all books arrive before summer, so stock up for summer reading now!


Writing

Here is what we are working on in Writing this week:

  • St. Patrick's Day writing

  • persuasive writing

  • book reviews


High Ability

Here is what we are working on in our high ability unit this week:

  • comparing and contrasting things

  • persuasive writing

  • types of persuasion

  • analyzing a story

  • reading--Marvin and the Mean Words

Math
Here is what we are working on in math this week:
  • our chapter 6 test was today! I'll get those graded and sent home soon
  • liquid volume
  • arrays
  • equal shares
Wonders Reading
Here is what we are working on this week in reading:
  • essential question--What do good citizens do?
  • genre--realistic fiction
  • phonics---long u spellings
  • Grammar--pronouns and verb agreement
  • vocabulary---suffixes--ful
  • writing--realistic fiction
  • writing--strong conclusions
  • writing--editing and proofreading
  • comprehension--predictions
  • comprehension--point of view
  • text features--first person


Upcoming Dates
 


Here are some upcoming dates to add to your calendar
  • 3/16--bingo for books @5:30-7pm
  • 3/16--early release day @1:40pm
  • 3/18--Spring picture day
  • 3/23--early release @1:40pm
  • 3/25--NO SCHOOL
  • 3/25-4/3--SPRING BREAK--NO SCHOOL
  • 4/4--1st day back from Spring Break
  • 4/6--Early release day @1:40pm
  • 4/8--Spring Carnival @5:30-8:30pm
  • 4/13--early release day @1:40pm
  • 4/20--early release day @1:40pm
  • 4/22--e-learning day-no in person school!
  • 4/26--PRO meeting @6pm
  • 4/27--early release day @1:40pm

Have a great week!!




 
 

Tuesday, March 8, 2022

Happy Tuesday!

 LET’S GLOW!


Creekside Spring Carnival
Friday, April 8th, 2022
5:30-8:30 PM

Wristbands at the door are $12. Pre-sale wristbands are $10.
*** Wristband Bundle Packages***
Pre-sale wristband bundle- includes 3 wristbands $25 
(each additional wristband with bundle purchase $8).
Wristbands make it easy to enjoy all games for one low price. 
Wristbands are only needed for children playing games and taking part in the DJ dance party.

***Activities included with wristbands***
Carnival games, tattoos, selfie station, dance party with DJ, snack walk and prizes.

***Activities with additional cost (.50-$10)***
Silly string a teacher, cotton candy, teacher raffle, UPaint Pottery.
Food trucks will be parked along the curb so plan to have dinner with us too!

ORDER YOUR WRISTBANDS NOW AND SAVE!
Pre-ordered wristbands will be sent home with your child on Wednesday, April 6th. 
If you don’t receive yours that day, please call the office at 317-346-8800.

(paper copy of this form is coming home with your child today)
Carnival Wristband Pre-sale Form- Please complete, include payment and Return by Wednesday, March 23rd.

Child’s name: _______________________ Teacher:_______________ Grade:______
# of wristbands needed:__________ x $10 each = ______
# of bundles needed: ___________ x $25 each=  ______
# of additional bundle wristbands needed: __________ x $8 each= _______


LUNCH!
Families can start joining us for lunch again at Creekside. Each lunch will have a guest table or tables where guests may sit with their child or children. 

It's nice to get back to welcoming families for lunch!


Timelines
We are working on timelines after reading biographies with timelines in Wonders the past two weeks.  On Friday, students will complete their own timeline with 5 events from birth-now.  Some of them have talked about drawing pictures, and some have requested to bring pictures from home (like a baby picture).  If you have any you are willing to either send in or email to me to print, please send those in by Thursday.  I will scan and print copies of any pictures sent in so we aren't cutting/gluing your hard copies. :)  Again this is optional--if they don't bring pictures in, they will draw the pictures on their timelines.  Thanks!


Writing

Here is what we are working on in Writing this week:

  • biographies

  • sequencing

  • cause and effect


High Ability

Here is what we are working on in our high ability unit this week:

  • comparing and contrasting things

  • persuasive writing

  • types of persuasion

  • analyzing a story

  • reading--Marvin and the Mean Words

Math
Here is what we are working on in math this week:
  • order of operations
  • number sentences with parenthesis
  • 2 step number stories
  • number stories
  • I sent home the chapter 6 review packet today. Please practice at home and let me know of things your child needs to review with me in class before the test. The chapter 6 math test will be next Tuesday, March 15th.
Wonders Reading
Here is what we are working on this week in reading:
  • essential question--What does a hero do?
  • genre--biography
  • phonics---oy, -oi
  • Grammar--possessive pronouns
  • vocabulary---synonyms
  • writing--biography
  • writing--primary and secondary sources
  • writing--sequence
  • comprehension--summarize
  • comprehension--sequence
  • text features--bold print and timelines


Upcoming Dates
 


Here are some upcoming dates to add to your calendar
  • 3/9--early release day @1:40pm
  • 3/16--bingo for books @5:30-7pm
  • 3/16--early release day @1:40pm
  • 3/18--Spring picture day
  • 3/23--early release @1:40pm
  • 3/25--NO SCHOOL
  • 3/25-4/3--SPRING BREAK--NO SCHOOL

Have a great week!!