Happy short week!

I hope you all had a great Labor Day weekend! Maine was beautiful, but I'm glad to be back in the classroom today!

Math Study Guide

Today, I will be sending home the math unit 1 review packet.  This does not need to be returned for a grade.  It can be kept at home and worked on as review this week, to make sure your child understands all the math concepts we have worked on so far.  This will be a very good review to complete at home, before the unit 1 math test.  The math test will be on Wednesday, September 15th.  When working on it, if your child really struggles with something, please let me know so we can review at school too before the test next week.

School pictures at Creekside are upcoming next week on Friday, September 10th

If you want to purchase school pictures, you should order ahead online at inter-state.com/order and use code 59416HB.

As a reminder, all students have his/her picture taken, but it is up to you if you wish to order pictures. We will also have school picture retakes on Tuesday, November 9th, in case you aren't happy with the original photo session, or if your child is absent from school on the original school picture day.

All school pictures will be ordered online this year, using a debit card, credit card, PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, or an electronic check. 

Have your child dress well and SMILE on Picture Day!

Spelling Tests

Our spelling test will be this Friday!  Please refer to the list in your child's folder to practice the words.

Early Release

Don't forget--today is Wednesday!  That means early release day!  Dismissal will start at 1:40.

Reminders

1.  Don't forget to like Mrs. Dunn's 2nd Grade on Facebook to keep up with our pictures!

2.  Great job signing those reading logs.  Keep reading!  Reading counts is also up for the year now, and quizzes can be taken in class or at home as part of the nightly reading time.

Writing

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

• using the trait of word choice

• adding 5 colors and 5 details to our pictures

High Ability

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

• adjectives

• comparing types of changes

• emotions

• Reading--Frindle

Math

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

• multiplication strategies
• introducing division
• foundational multiplication facts
• equal groups
• exploring mass

Wonders Reading

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

• essential question--How do friends depend on each other?
• genre--fantasy
• phonics--short a vs long a
• Grammar--predictates
• vocabulary---root words
• writing--strong openings
• writing--edit and proofread
• writing--publish, present, and evaluate
• comprehension--visualize
• comprehension--key details
• text features--use illustrations

Upcoming Dates

 

Here are some upcoming dates to add to your calendar!

• 9/8--early release @1:40
• 9/10--school picture day
• 9/15--early release @1:40
• 9/22--early release @1:40
• 9/23--walk a thon @8
• 9/24--E-LEARNING DAY (more info TBA)
• 9/29--early release @1:40

Have a great week!!