It's almost spring!!

I'm loving the warmer weather this week!  I hope it sticks around!  

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 facts
• comparing fractions
• finding fractions less than 1 and more than 1 on a number line

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

• memory words: afternoon, backpack, homework, playground, sunlight, summertime, grasshopper, birthday, popcorn, pancake, toothbrush, weekend
• prefixes: -mis, -dis
• compound words
• comprehension
• main idea
• Book Club--Pinky and Rex and the Bully 

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

• hamburger model for persuasive writing
• identifying the 8 persuasive strategies
• identifying what strategies both print and TV commercials use to persuade us to buy their products
• compare and contrast two things we have a connection to
• reading: Marvin and the Mean Words

Writer's Workshop

Here is what we are working on in Writer's Workshop this week:

• book reviews
• Cursive writing--review of letters already learned, plus how to write cursive n, m, x, z.

Reminder--PTO Reading Counts Award

Again this year the PTO will be rewarding students that have earned the most Reading Counts Points. The top two students from each classroom (Grades 1-4) will receive a "Creekside Top Reader" t-shirt, get their picture taken, and be recognized at Awards Day. The top two students from each grade level will receive a certificate during awards day and will get $10.00 to spend at the BOGO book fair in May. The cut-off date to earn points for this reward is May 1st.

Upcoming Dates
Here are some dates to add to your calendar:

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• 3/13--report cards home for 3rd 9 weeks
• 3/13--movie night
• Riley spirit week:
• 3/16--hat day
• 3/17--green day
• 3/18--PJ day
• 3/19--dress up day
• 3/20--red for riley day
• 3/24--Creekside Spelling Bee @ 1pm
• 3/27-4/5--SPRING BREAK--NO SCHOOL!

Have a great week!

Happy March!

Can you believe it's March already?!  Only 3 months left of 2nd grade!

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 facts
• multiplication strategies
• writing two-step number stories
• fractions
• measuring liquid volume.

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

• memory words: wrong, write, warm, wash, water, woman, we're, were, want, would, wheel, we'll
• prefixes: -mis, -dis
• editing marks
• comprehension
• Book Club--Love and Roast Chicken

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

• reading analyzers
• Venn diagrams
• compare and contrast two things we have a connection to
• reading the book: The Girl with 500 Middle Names

Writer's Workshop

Here is what we are working on in Writer's Workshop this week:

• research projects--we are continuing our work on our animal research reports.  We hope to have them done and ready to share with you by the end of the week.  Be sure to keep an eye on Facebook to see the cool tech piece of the final projects!
• Cursive writing--review of letters already learned, plus how to write cursive b, w, o, and v.

Reminder--PTO Reading Counts Award

Again this year the PTO will be rewarding students that have earned the most Reading Counts Points. The top two students from each classroom (Grades 1-4) will receive a "Creekside Top Reader" t-shirt, get their picture taken, and be recognized at Awards Day. The top two students from each grade level will receive a certificate during awards day and will get $10.00 to spend at the BOGO book fair in May. The cut-off date to earn points for this reward is May 1st.

Writing
I found this on a blog I follow, and thought it was interesting.  This is exactly why I am introducing cursive, and why we are typing our final research reports.  My goal is to expose the class to all different types of writing, both to help them develop the skills of writing, but also a love for it! 

Cursive is a lifelong fundamental skill that is beneficial beyond elementary school. Check out our top five reasons to teach cursive!

1. Cursive promotes speed and fluency in daily assignments and note-taking.
2. Writing in cursive results in higher standardized essay test scores.
3. Vertical cursive encourages legibility.
4. Cursive helps students become better communicators by focusing on content instead of the skill of writing.
5. Cursive provides children with a fresh and engaging approach to handwriting.

Upcoming Dates

Here are some upcoming dates to add to your calendar!

• 3/3--PTO meeting @6pm
• 3/4--Donuts with Dad grades K-2
• 3/5--Jump Rope for Heart (during specials--have your child wear comfy clothes and shoes!)
• 3/5--Children's Museum Night & Dinner @5:30-8:00 PM
• 3/6--end of 3rd 9 weeks
• 3/6--Donuts with Dad grades 3-4
• 3/13--movie night
• 3/20--Creekside PTO Spring Carnival @5:30-8:30pm
• 3/27-4/5--SPRING BREAK--NO SCHOOL

Have a great week!