Tuesday, April 30, 2019

Happy Tuesday!

Reminders
**C9 field trip---THIS TRIP HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY, MAY 2ND FROM 8-10AM.  We will be back for specials and lunch so your child does not need a sack lunch. We will have a normal schedule in the afternoon. 

**Don't forget about our Second Grade guest day that has been rescheduled for TUESDAY, MAY 14th!  The whole family is invited to bring their picnic dinner to Creekside that evening and enjoy each others company!  The playground will be open after dinner.  Hope to see you there from 5:30-7! 

Early Release
Don't forget tomorrow is Wednesday!  That means Early Release day!  Dismissal will start at 1:40

Math
Here is what we are working on in math this week:

  • multiplication/division facts
  • missing factors
  • factor pairs
  • comparing masses
  • mental math
  • using multiples of 10

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

  • memory words: shoe, beautiful, school, chew, use, food, you, group, who, whose, truth, true
  • The next spelling test will be Tuesday, 5/7.
  • long 'u' spelled different ways
  • complete sentences
  • sequencing
  • comprehension
  • fluency
  • Book Club--Jenny Archer, Author
  • Super Magazine--That's Wild!

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

  • completing posters with our research about bullying and preparing oral presentations
  • typing a paragraph based on the information learned from oral presentations
  • completing a reflection and goal sheet based on group work
  • reading: The Tale of Despereaux 

Writer's Workshop
Here is what we are working on in Writer's Workshop this week:
  • the month of April we will be working on poetry and will be writing all different kinds of poetry.  At the end of the month, your child will have published their very own book of poetry!  Your child should have brought their completed book home yesterday!  They are very proud of these!
  • We are working on the following types of poems and poetry elements this week: publishing our book of poetry
  • Cursive writing--X, Y, I, J
  • The rest of the writers workshop lessons in May will be surrounding editing, using a rubric to self check work, and special end of year themed activities (like memory books!)

Upcoming Dates
Here are some dates to add to your calendar:
  • 4/30--PTO mtg at 6pm
  • 5/2--C9 Field Trip From 8-10 am  (rescheduled date)
  • 5/7--2nd grade field trip to FCHS for Careers on Wheels presentation
  • 5/8 and 5/10--DIBELS end of year testing
  • 5/9--Book Beat at Creekside @9am 
  • week of 5/13--BOGO Book Fair
  • week of 5/13-- NWEA end of year testing
  • 5/14--2nd grade guest day picnic at 5:30-7pm (rescheduled date)
  • 5/16--BOGO Book Fair parent night @4-6:30pm
  • 5/20--Boomer convo @9am
  • 5/21--Chemistry is a blast convo @ 1pm
  • 5/23-INDIANAPOLIS ZOO FIELD TRIP (more info TBA--we will need lots of chaperones!!)
  • 5/27--Memorial Day--NO SCHOOL
  • 5/28--Field Day
  • 5/29--Last day of 2nd grade!!!
  • 5/29--Creekside awards day program @9am

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