February 8-12, 2016
Marking Period 3 - Week 2
Second
Grade Shark
Shout
Students
use
various
text
Studentswill
will
answer
“wh”
features
to
locate
key
facts
questions to demonstrate
or information in a text
understanding of key
efficiently.
Students will write an
opinion piece about
owning a pet.
Students
will ask and answer
text.
“wh” questions to
demonstrate understanding
Students will determine
of key details in a text.
Students will strengthen
their writing by revising
and editing with peers
and adults.
details in an informative
how reasons support
specific will
points
author
Students
usethe
beginning
dictionaries
and
glossaries
to
makes in a text.
clarify
the
meaning
of
words
and phrases.
Students will describe
the properties, locations,
and motion of celestial
bodies with a focus on
the movements of the
stars.
H
OMEROOM
Our
field
trip to
Today’s
Friday
Folder is
packed! Please
take
Strathmore
Hall
to
extra time
to the
review
learn
about
everything.is scheduled
orchestra
for November 18th. You
Wish List: We are out
will receive information
of Ziploc bags. We need
and sign a permission
gallon and sandwich size.
slip
your child'
Any at
donations
would be
appreciated.
Students will measure
lengths using appropriate
tools with a focus on
inches, feet, and yards.
Students will solve word
problems involving lengths.
Students will apply
strategies to mentally add
and subtract within 20.
Students will use
Students will describe
geographic tools to locate
and compare
and
describe types
placesofon
transportation
used to
Earth
such as continents,
move goods.
countries,
oceans, the
equator, and north and
south
poles.
Students
will examine
how changes
in map
Students
will use
technology
affects
elements
such
as thethe
compass
rose,
way people
live,legend
work, or
key,
and
sectors
to locate
and play.
places.
Our Valentine’s Day
party is next Friday,
February 12th, from
2:20 until 3:15. Be
sure to finish up writing
valentines by then.
Remember, if you are
including a treat, no
peanuts or tree nuts are
allowed. Thanks!
Our mission is clear and the possibilities are endless!
Upcoming Dates…
February 10—Report Cards sent home
February 12—Valentine’s Day Celebration @ 2:20
Positive Notes…
We had a wonderful time this afternoon
celebrating the cultures of our students with a
Gallery Walk. Ask your child about what they
discovered about his/her classmates.