August 25, 2017
Dear Parents!
Hooray! Our first week of school was fun and exciting. Students participated in a variety of activities to help make their second grade experience a success. Throughout the week, they engaged in community building activities, met new friends, learned new rules and procedures, and began to work on basic second grade skills. I am looking forward to having to a fantastic year with your child.
You should check your child's book bag for their blue communication folder. These folders are being sent again due to receiving additional information. Please return them on Monday morning.
Please log into Parent Portal to complete your child's RUP form. Parent Portal can be accessed from the Richland Two homepage. Once you are logged into Parent Portal, click on "Returning Student Annual Update" and complete the information.
Listed below are the field study dates and costs for the 2017-18 school year. This permission slip will cover all field studies for the year. If there are any changes to the trip(s) I will let you know. I encourage you to complete and return the bottom portion of the slip by September 8th. Payments may be made online through Parent Portal, under the “Student Fees” section. Reminders will be issued prior to each actual field study date. Please use this link to view or print the field trip form. Field Trip Form
*September 26, 27 OR 28 - EdVenture (2 classes per date) $9.00
*December 14 - Richland County Library (Main Branch) $3.00
*April 19 - Riverbanks Zoo $3.00
Total cost = $15.00
Skills
Reading - Fictional Story Elements
Writing- Narratives
Math - Add and subtract fluently through 99 using knowledge of place value and properties of operations
Science- Solids and liquids
Social Studies - Map Skills
Homework is given each Monday and should be returned each Friday in your child's blue communication folder. Please complete reading and spelling assignments in a spiral or composition notebook. Assessments for reading and spelling will be given on Thursday. Math assessment will be given at the end of each unit.
* All reading comprehension questions should be answered in complete sentences. Students should restate the question in their answer.
Example:
Question: Why did you wear a jacket to school today?
Answer: I wore a jacket because it was chilly outside.
Reading Story for the Week: Davids New Friends
Monday
*Reading: Re-read the story of the week and answer the questions below.
1. Who is the main character in the story? How do you know?
2. How does David feel about starting school?
3. What is the genre of this story? How do you know?
*Vocabulary: Choice board activity
*Math: Complete an activity sheet
Tuesday
*Reading: Re-read the story of the week and answer the questions below.
1. Reread pages 12-15. How does David feel before he goes to school? How do you know?
2. How does David feel about Slim on page on page 19?
3. What is the setting on page 20 and 21?
*Vocabulary: Choice board activity
*Math: Complete an activity sheet
Wednesday
Reading (Test Tomorrow): Re-read the story of the week and answer the questions below.
1. What did Slim do that made Mr. Roy say, “I think he likes you, David?"
2. How do David’s feelings change about school from the beginning of the story to the end?
*Vocabulary: Choice board activity
*Math: Complete an activity sheet
Reading: Read "School is Starting" on page 8 and 9. List 5 ways David and Matt are alike.
*Vocabulary: Choice board activity
*Math: Complete an activity sheet
Vocabulary: groan excited whisper carefully different
Reminders
*Student planners should be reviewed and signed daily.
*Students may bring in a healthy snack each day.
*Please sign and return the Students Emergency Information Form
*Communication folders should be returned Friday.
* Please use this link to view the field trip form. Field Trip Form
* Mrs. Leila Dixon will be joining our class beginning Monday. Mrs. Dixon will serve as our Foster Grandparent.
Important Dates
September 1st - First Friday's Breakfast
September 7th - Open House
September 11th- All Fundraiser Money is Due
Needed Supplies
Pencil pouch or box
2 inch Binder with 2 pockets and clear plastic view
small scissors
plastic folder with pockets
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