Looking Ahead to the Week of Oct. 29 (Career Week)

Snapshots From Our First Field Study:

Reminders:

Monday: Hat Day

Tuesday: Crazy Socks Day

Wednesday: Career Dress Up Day

Thursday: Career Speakers During SAIL; New Homework Issued; Report Cards Sent Home

Friday: College Shirt Day; Start CogAT/IA Testing; LIFESKILLS Spotlight Breakfast (Invitation Only)

Our SAIL Schedule for This Week:

Monday--Art
Tuesday--PE (Please wear sneakers)
Wednesday--Music
Thursday--Career Day Speakers
Friday--Advanced Clubs

Homework:

Your child did not receive a new homework packet on Oct. 25.  Please have your child continue to read and enjoy some time outside.  The next homework sheet will be issued Nov. 1.

CogAT/IA Testing:

Second grade will begin CogAT/IA testing on Friday, November 1 and will test each day the following week.  Please make sure your child is well rested, full, and here on time each day.  This is a cognitive test and is not something your child can study for.

Career Dress Up Day:

  

Although it is on Halloween, Career Dress Up Day at school is limited to career uniforms.  Students may bring a prop to support his or her career costume, but no toy weapons are allowed.  

This Week's LIFESKILL:

Effort

This Week's Blinky's Buddy: Rodrigo

October Birthdays: Kasen, Ryder, Sophie, and Rodrigo

November Birthdays: Grayson

What are We Learning This Week?

Math:

Topic 15 Envisions: This unit will focus on measurement using a variety of measuring tools.

Literacy:

Our next story will be My Name is Yoon on page 112 in your Treasures textbook. Please read and discuss the story with your student. Use the questions on page 139 to prepare for the test. The ELA skills we will work on include verbs and vowel r word patterns (controlled r) such as er, ir, ur, oar, are and ear (this is a review from first grade).

Unit of Study:

We will begin our new unit, Hear Their Voices: The student will demonstrate an understanding of cultural contributions made by people from the various regions in the United States. Diverse cultures have contributed to our nation’s heritage. To understand cultural differences and appreciate diverse ideals and values within his or her community, the student will utilize the knowledge and skills set forth in the following indicators:

- Compare the historic and cultural traditions of various regions in the United States and recognize the ways that these elements have been and continue to be passed across generations.

- Recognize the cultural contributions of Native American tribal groups, African Americans, and immigrant groups.

- Recall stories and songs that reflect the cultural history of various regions in the United States, including stories of regional folk figures, Native American legends, and African American folktales.