Team Learning Update

Here is what we are busy learning this week...

Reading-We are learning how to find the main idea of non-fiction stories.  Students are practicing this skill by using a "good fit" non-fiction book of their choice and finding the main idea and details that they have learned.  Next week, we will be learning how to find text features of fiction stories.  (characters, setting, problem, solution)  On Thursday, we will be sharing some Halloween stories and spooky stories we have written.  If your child would like to bring in a flashlight to use as we read in the dark, they sure can. 

Writing-  We are wrapping up our narrative writing unit this week.  Students have worked so hard learning how to write about many small moments in their lives.  I am enjoying sharing what they have been working on with you at conferences! 

Math-We are learning more two digit addition with and without regrouping.  Students have been writing word problems for their friends to solve.  Ask your child to describe and share some of the new math games that we are doing in class to help us learn. Tomorrow we will be doing pumpkin math in which we will be measuring, estimating and counting!  It's always fun to carve a pumpkin with 19 kids!  :)

Science-We are learning about animals with backbones (vertebrates) and without backbones (invertebrates).  We are writing insect comic strips that are turning out to be very funny!  Tomorrow we will be going on a mammal scavenger hunt around our room to help us learn more facts about these furry creatures. 

~Please make sure to return your zoo permission form along with $5.25 for our buddy field trip next Friday. 
~I've enjoyed meeting with half of you last night and look forward to meeting with the rest of you tomorrow.  It's always fun to share all the wonderful things your child is doing in second grade!

 10- 31   1:15  Parade and party follows!  Thanks to all who are helping in any way.  The kids are so excited!  The party shuttle will be running so hop on at Concord Trinity on Lindbergh Blvd.!  Parking will be difficult. 
 11-1         NO SCHOOL!
11-4        Baked Goods Week
11-7     School Store
11-8      Zoo field Trip   Your child will need a disposable sack lunch, tennis shoes and appropriate clothing for the changing weather. 
11-11     Veterans Day assembly
11-13      1:40   Early Release