The Daily News                                      January   2nd -  6th 

Happy New Year!
I am so excited to see students return back to school on Tuesday, December 3, 2017.   I am sure they  will have  many fun and exciting things to share  about their winter break.   Now it's time to get back to learning and adjusting to the routines of school.     

Our story for the week is Music of the Stone Age.  We will focus on the skill of author's purpose.   Students will take their  assessments on Friday.  Homework assignments will be given each night.            

I will administer the mid-year DRA assessment.  Students will be tested individually on reading comprehension and fluency.    

Skills for the Week

Story: Music of the Stone AgeReading: Author's Purpose, Generating Questions Language Arts:  inflectional endings, r-controlled vowels (-ar)Grammar: multiple meaning words, past tense Writing: Non-fiction Math: Place Value Science:  Force and Motion Social Studies: Government (Rules and Laws)

Dates to RememberJanuary 2-Last Day of Winter BreakJanuary 3-Classes ResumeJanuary 13-Early Dismissal @ 11:30am, End of 2nd Nine WeeksJanuary 16-No School (MLK, Jr. Day Observed)January 19-Report Cards Issued

Homework Each night, students should complete (1) reading comprehensions sheet, (1) spelling - vocabulary choice board activity and (1) math activity sheet.
NOTE: Reading comprehensions sheets and spelling-vocabulary assignments should be returned Friday in your child's blue communication folder. Math should be returned DAILY.  

The Daily News                                                                                  December 12th - 16th

Dear Parents, 
     Our Christmas Around the World unit of study was awesome!  Students had an enjoyable time as they traveled to different countries  to learn how Christmas is celebrated.    This week,  we have  more  exciting Christmas  activities planned.  Students will read  and complete activities pertaining to various  versions of the  Ginger Bread Man.    At the end of this unit,  each student will make a gingerbread house.   On Thursday, they will watch and complete activities  pertaining to the Polar Express.    Letters were sent out on Friday listing the items needed to make these activities a success.  If  you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.      

Sincerely, 
Ms. Dailey  

Dates to Remember

December 14- Chorus Winter Holiday Program 6pm
December 19-January 2-Winter Break
January 3-Classes Resume
January 13-Early Dismissal @ 11:30am, End of 2nd Nine Weeks

The Daily News                                                                                                        December 5th - 9th Dear Parents, 

       Next week, we will begin our Christmas Around the World unit of study.  Students will  rotate to each  second grade class to learn how Christmas  is celebrated in different countries.  You should have received a letter in your child's communication folder on Thursday explaining the details of this unit. Students will not have ELA assessments this week.   However, they should complete a homework  assignment in reading, word study, and math.   The reading and word study  homework assignments should be returned on Friday and math should be returned on daily.     

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns.  Thanks for your continued support! 

Ms. Dailey    

Skills for the Week

Christmas  Around the World

Reading:  Review Skills  

Language Arts:  Review Skills  

Writing:Friendly letters 

Math: Place Value 

Science:  Force and Motion 

Social Studies: Government (Rules and Laws)

Thursday, December 8th

Chick-fil-A Family Night

Clemson Road Location 5pm 

Please let the cashier know that you are with Killian

Winter Break 

Dec 19 – 30, 2016

               

Friday, January 20, 2016 

Please consider volunteering for Career Day. 

Career Day   (Click)

The Daily News                                                    November  28th - December 2nd

Greetings!
School  will resume on Monday, November 28, 2016. Students should  complete  a spelling, reading, and math homework assignment each night.  Please check their binder for the homework packet.     Thanks for your support!
Ms. Dailey

Skills for the Week

Story: Abuelo and the Three Bears

Reading: Summary (beginning, middle, end)

Language Arts:  r-controlled vowels (-ear, -eer, -ere)

Grammar: present-tense verbs, using commas in a series, 

Writing: Non-fiction (Research)

Math: Place Value 

Science:  Force and Motion 

Social Studies: Government (Rules and Laws)

Related Arts 

Monday: D Day- Art

Tuesday: E Day-  Music 

Wednesday: F Day- Computer

Thursday: A Day- PE 

Friday: NO Rotation, Early Dismissal

Dates to Remember

November 23-25-Thanksgiving Break
December 1-Early Dismissal @ 11:30am
December 8-Chick-fil-A Family Night

Homework

Please note that the spelling choice board homework has changed. Students will now complete a spelling - vocabulary choice board. A copy of this sheet will be placed in your child's binder. When completing the vocabulary portion, students may use the glossary in their Treasures book, a dictionary, dictionary.com, or thesaurus.com. Each night, students should complete (1) reading comprehensions sheet, (1) spelling - vocabulary choice board activity and (1) math activity sheet.

Reading comprehensions sheets and spelling-vocabulary assignments should be returned Friday in your child's blue communication folder. Math should be returned DAILY.  

November 20th - 25th

November 21st  -  25th 

HAPPY THANKSGIVING 

      Our Thanksgiving break  is from  November 23rd - 25th.   We will not begin a new story  this week.   We will review previously taught skills.   Students  will  take their end of the unit math assessment on Monday.  A study guide was sent home on Friday.   Students will receive a reading and math homework  sheet for Monday only.

Have a safe and enjoyable break!
Ms. Dailey

The Daily News November 14th - 18th

The Daily News                                                               November 14th  -  18th 

Dear Parents,   

I hope you are having an enjoyable weekend.   I will return to school on Monday and I am looking forward to getting back on  normal schedule.    Students will take their African American Inventors  assessments on Monday.      The  Alvin Ailey Kids assessments will be given on Friday.    I am  confident  that next week  will  be another  fun and exciting week   as we continue to explore skills through  small group instruction, technology integration, and hands on activities.    If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me.         

Thank you for all of your support! 
Ms. Dailey

   
Skills of the Week

Story: The Alvin Ailey Kids

Reading: Summary (Main idea and details)

Language Arts:  r-controlled vowels (ir, ur, er)

Grammar: action verbs, antonyms

Writing: Non-fiction (Research)

Math: Place Value 

Science:  Force and Motion

Social Studies: Government

Dates to Remember

November 16- Impact Aid forms due
November 17-Interims Issued
November 18-Parent Night Out 6-9pm (Sponsored by Girls Leadership)
November 23-25-Thanksgiving Break
December 1-Early Dismissal @ 11:30am

Homework

Please note that the spelling choice board homework has changed. Students will now complete a spelling - vocabulary choice board. A copy of this sheet will be placed in your child's binder. When completing the vocabulary portion, students may use the glossary in their Treasures book, a dictionary, dictionary.com, or thesaurus.com. Each night, students should complete (1) reading comprehensions sheet, (1) spelling - vocabulary choice board activity and (1) math activity sheet.

Reading comprehensions sheets and spelling-vocabulary assignments should be returned Friday in your child's blue communication folder. Math should be returned DAILY.  

The Daily News November 7, 2016

The Daily News                                                                                  November 7, 2016

Greetings!
     We  just ended another great week.  Wednesday was our last day of testing.    I am  SUPER proud of students for  staying  on task  and following instructions  throughout this two week process.    
     Thursday, was our second  field  study  to EdVenture.   Everything  went  really well!   Students were well behaved and had an amazing time exploring the museum.    A BIG THANKS  to Mrs. McMasters  and Mr. Guyton for chaperoning and helping everything go smoothly.    
     This week  I will be  at a training on Thursday and Friday.  Please  speak to your child about continuing to display positive behavior while I am out.  
Thanks for your support!
Ms. Dailey   

Skills for the Week

Story: African-American Inventors

Reading: Compare and Contrast

Language Arts:  Long u (u, u_e, ew, ue) 

Grammar: Plurals and Possessives

Writing: Non-fiction (Research)

Math: Place Value 

Science:  Force and Motion

Social Studies: Government

Dates to Remember

November 7-Make-up Picture Day
November 8-Election Day (No School) Please go vote
November 11-Honor Roll Celebration
November 23-25-Thanksgiving Break

Homework

Please note that the spelling choice board homework has changed. Students will now complete a spelling - vocabulary choice board. A copy of this sheet will be placed in your child's binder. When completing the vocabulary portion, students may use the glossary in their Treasures book, a dictionary, dictionary.com, or thesaurus.com. Each night, students should complete (1) reading comprehensions sheet, (1) spelling - vocabulary choice board activity and (1) math activity sheet.

Reading comprehensions sheets and spelling-vocabulary assignments should be returned Friday in your child's blue communication folder. Math should be returned DAILY.  

Assessments

Assessments should be reviewed, signed and returned on Friday in your child's blue communication folder.