February 16-19, 2016
Marking Period 3 - Week 3
Second Grade Shark Shout
Students
use
variousthe
text
Studentswill
will
identify
features
to
locate
key
facts
main purpose of a text,
or information in a text
including what the author
efficiently.
Students will write an
opinion piece about a
favorite place.
Students
describe.will ask and answer
“wh” questions to
demonstrate understanding
Students will use words
of key details in a text.
Students will strengthen
their writing by revising
and editing with peers
and adults.
wants to explain or
and phrases acquired
through will
reading
to
Students
use beginning
dictionaries
and
glossaries
describe nouns and verbs to
clarify
the meaning
of words
(adjectives
and adverbs).
and phrases.
Students will describe
the properties, locations,
and motion of celestial
bodies with a focus on
the sun.
HOMEROOM
Happy
Valentine’s
Day!
Our field trip to
Strathmore Hall to
learn about the
orchestra is scheduled
for November 18th. You
will receive information
and sign a permission
slip at your child'
Students
use
Studentswill
will
describe
geographic tools to locate
and describe
compare types
and
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
transportation
affects
elements
such as
the
compass
rose, legend
the way people
live, or
key,
and
work,
andsectors
play. to locate
places.
Students will measure
lengths in centimeters and
inches, using appropriate
tools.
Students will solve word
problems involving lengths.
Students will apply
strategies to mentally add
and subtract within 20.
This week your child received
a notice about the Science
Fair which will be held on
March 8.
Participating in the Science
Fair is a wonderful
opportunity for your child to
share their love for science.
Will this be the year that
we have a record number of
Second Graders entering
projects?
Our mission is clear and the
possibilities are endless!
Upcoming Dates…
February 15-Presidents’ Day---No School
February 19-Family Science Night---6:00 - 8:00
February 29-Black History Celebration---6:30 - 7:30
Positive Notes…
It was great to see so many of you at our
Valentine’s Day parties! Thanks so much for your
planning and support.