It's almost October!

Book fair

Mr. Weimer sent home info from library yesterday about the book fair next week!  Your child will have time to shop during library if you send money in.  (If they forget Monday, there will be a few chances later in the week to shop).  Or, if you can attend family night Thursday from 3-7 and shop yourself!

book order

Yesterday I sent home the October Scholastic book order forms.  These are due back to school or online no later than October 8.  Remember, no pressure to order!  

Family/School Conferences

I sent home your confirmed time slot on a little slip of paper in your child's folder yesterday so you have time to add it to your calendar.  If you need a reminder before next week, just let me know! I look forward to meeting with you!

Spelling Tests

We are back to our originally scheduled Friday spelling test this week!  The list of long o and short o words for this week is in your child's folder.

Early Release

Don't forget--tomorrow 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:

• editing sentences to use "sparkle" words

• writing choice boards

• adding 5 colors and 5 details to our pictures

• writing facts about eagles

High Ability

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

• similies

• creating new words for things

• metaphors

• Reading--Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Math

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

• multiplication strategies
• number stories
• multistep number stories
• equal groups number stories

Wonders Reading

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

• essential question--How are offspring like their parents?
• genre--expository text
• phonics--short o vs long o
• Grammar--nouns
• vocabulary---homographs
• writing--expository essay
• writing--research questions
• writing--organization--order ideas
• comprehension--reread
• comprehension--main topic
• text features--diagrams and labels

Upcoming Dates

 

Here are some upcoming dates to add to your calendar!

• 9/29--early release @1:40
• 10/1--end of 1st 9 weeks
• 10/6--Family School Conferences
• 10/6--early release @1:40
• 10/7--Family School Conferences
• 10/9-10/17--FALL BREAK-NO SCHOOL
• 10/20--early release @1:40
• 10/27--early release @1:40
• 10/29--Franklin Field Trip (permission slips are due Friday!!)

Have a great week!!