Looking Ahead to the Week of November 5 (STEM)

Reminders:

Monday: My Name is Yoon Spelling Test; CogAT/IA Testing (8:15)

Tuesday: No School (Election Day)

Wednesday: My Name is Yoon Comprehension and Skills Test; CogAT/IA Testing (8:15)

Thursday: Topic 15 Measurement Test; Homework Due; New Homework Issued; CogAT/IA Testing (8:15)

Friday: Military Appreciation Breakfast (7:30) and Veteran's Day Program (8:00); CogAT/IA Testing (9:15)

Our SAIL Schedule for This Week:

Monday--Art
Wednesday--Music
Thursday--STEM
Friday--Advanced Clubs

CogAT/IA Testing:

Second grade began CogAT/IA testing on Friday, November 1 and will test each day this 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.

Second Quarter Changes:

For the first quarter, all classroom math and reading assessments were read orally to help students transition into testing and receiving academic grades for the first time.  As we enter the second quarter, these assessments will no longer be read aloud to students.  As students get use to this adjustment, you may see a slight drop in your child's test grades.  Please encourage your child to take his or her time, read each question carefully, and check back over his or her work before turning in each test.

This Week's LIFESKILL:  Effort

This Week's Blinky's Buddy: (None)

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 current story is 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).

Later this week, we will start our new story, Can I Vote?  This story is NOT in the Treasures textbook.  A paper copy will come home in your student's folder.  We will be focusing on ou and ow sound patterns.  Examples include cow and mouse.  We will also study these non-fiction text features: glossary, table of contents, caption, heading, and bullets.  We will be selecting at least one non-fiction library book this week, so you can help your child look for these non-fiction text features.

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.