March 12, 2018

Hello Families,  

I hope you are doing well!    I will return  to work on Monday.  Thank you for your condolences.  

Congratulations to Kamille Harris and Anthony Patrick for doing an AWESOME  job representing our class in the Killian Pageant on Thursday.   

On Wednesday,  March 28th,  students will have an opportunity to participate in “Market Day”. This will be a great way to help students get a understanding of economics by creating a business plan, producing a good or service and selling it to their classmates in a “market place” setting.  Market Day will be a fun and exciting  activity that will  give students  a hands-on experience of how the economy works.    Please check your child's binder for a copy of this information. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.   

Skills for the Week
Story: Farfallina and Marcel

Math: Measurement

Science: Weather

Social Studies: Understanding of the role of goods and services and supply and demand

Reading: Making Inferences

Phonics: Identify syllables

Writing: Opinion

Homework

Reading - Complete Comprehension Check  Questions 1 - 4 

Vocabulary:   Choice Board

Math: Activity Sheet

1. 225 X 6 

2. 177 X 5  

Money

3. Lucas has 2 one-dollar bills, 3 dimes and 3 nickels. How much money does Lucas have?

4. Scarlett has $5.60 and her sister gives her 2 quarters. How much money does Scarlett have?

Tuesday:  

Reading:  Activity Sheet 

Math: Activity Sheet

1. 388 X 7 

2. 157 X 4  

Money

3. Owen has $2.35 and he spends 1 dime and 3 nickels. How much money does he have?

4. Ethan has 1 five-dollar bill and 4 quarters. After he spends 60 cents, how much money does he have?

Wednesday:  

Reading:  Activity Sheet 

Math: Activity Sheet

1. 232 X 5 

2. 272 X 7  

Money

3. Ava has 5 one-dollar bills, 3 quarters and 4 dimes. Logan has 1 five-dollar bill and 1 nickel. Who has more money?

4. Dan has 4 one-dollar bills, 2 quarter and 2 dimes. Joe has 3 one-dollar bills and 3 nickels. After Joe gives Dan all his coins, who has less money?

Thursday

Reading:  Activity Sheet 

Math: Activity Sheet

1. 222 X 8 

2. 167 X 5

Money

3. Jaiden has $5.35 and he spends 3 dime and 6 nickels. How much money does he have?

4. Ethan has 4 five-dollar bill and 4 quarters. After he spends 70 cents, how much money does he have?

Dates to Remember

March 15th-Business Plan Due

March 15th-CiCi's Night  5pm - 7:30pm 

March 28th-Market Day

March 29th -Library Field Study

March 30th - NO SCHOOL - Student Holiday

Greetings Parents! 

We have had another great week!   Students were mostly engaged and on task during instructional time.  I am continuing to see growth as we prepare for 3rd grade.  

MAP testing will be given in March.  I will notify you once  a definite date  is given.   Please contine to work with your child on the assigned Reading Works passages and the additional math problems below to help prepare  them   for success.  

Next week,   I will be out Monday - Friday.  During instructional time, students will work on previous taught skills.    There will not be a story for the week.    Homework packets will be sent home on Monday and all homework assignments should be returned on Friday.  

Math
3 2 7  x  8 =  ________

7 07  x  5 =  ________

Telling time:  
Start time 5:00pm   
End  time 10:45pm   How much time has passed? ____

6 4 3  x  6 =  ________
3 0 7  x  7 = ________

Telling time:  
Start time 7:40pm   
End  time 1:40am   How much time has passed?  ____

199 x  9 = ________
4 2 7  x  7 = ________

Telling time:  
Start time 9:40 pm   
End  time 2:40 am   How much time has passed?  ____

448 x 5 = __________
7 7 7 x 6 = __________

Telling time:  
Start time 3:40pm   
End  time 9:35am   How much time has passed?  ____

Dates to Remember

March 8-Spring Pictures (class photo)

March 8-Killian Pageant 6pm

March 11-Daylight Savings (Spring Forward)

February 23, 2018

Happy Friday! 

We have had a FANTASTIC week!   Thanks to all students for being active listeners  and  staying focused.  I am looking forward to another great week ahead!  

Our story for next week will be The Ugly Vegetable. We will focus on the skill of sequencing events and drawing conclusions.       Students will take their assessments on Thursday.  

Skills  for the Week

Story: The Ugly Vegetables 

Language Arts:  Context Clues 

Writing:  Opinion

Math: Graphing and Data/ Counting Coins 

Science:  Severe Weather

Social Studies: Roles of buyers and sellers

Homework

Reading -

Complete Comprehension Check  

Questions 1 - 4 

Vocabulary:   Choice Board

Math: Activity Sheet

1. 245 X 4 

2. 213 X 5

Telling Time:  

Start time:  7:00pm   

End time:  1: 30am  

How much time has passed?  _______

Tuesday:  

Reading:  Activity Sheet 

Math: Activity Sheet

1.  188 X 4 

2. 216 X 3  

Telling Time:  Start time:  2:00      End time:  11: 30        

How much time has passed?  _______

Wednesday:  

Reading:  Activity Sheet 

Math: Activity Sheet

1. 221 X 5 

2. 139 X 6  

Telling Time:  Start time:  4:40pm      End time:  11: 00pm       

How much time has passed?  _______

Thursday

Reading:  Activity Sheet 

Math: Activity Sheet

1. 243 X 5 

2. 407 X 3  

Telling Time:  Start time:  9:00 pm      End time:  5: 30 am        

How much time has passed?  _______

******Updated Reading Works Login Information******

How to get students to their assignments

1. Have students go towww.readworks.org/student

2. Students enter class code 5UAM44

3. Tell your students that their default password is 1234

Note: Students can change their passwords when they log in, and you can change student passwords on this page.

Dates:  Thursday, Feb. 22   Interim Day

         Children's Scissors Dry Erase Markers           Zip Lock  Bags 

Greetings!


We have had a wonderful week!   


Students had a magnificent time during the Jumprope for Heart Flash Mob.   They danced, jumped rope, and  exerted a lot of energy during the event.   Throughout the week, they gained information on  how to be heart-healthy.   Each student received a jump rope to continue jumping at home.  

On Valentines Day,  students passed out and received cards.  I have posted pictures on Classtag for you to view.     A special thanks for all  the cards and gifts I received.  


Our story for next week will be A Tiny Seed. We will focus on the skill of drawing conclusions.       Students will take their assessments on Thursday.  

Skills

Story: Tiny Seed

Reading: Drawing Conclusions and Context Clues

Language Arts:  Closed Syllables 

Grammar: Pronouns

Writing: Revising and Editing

Math: Graphing and Data

Science:  Severe Weather

Social Studies: Roles of buyers and sellers

Homework

Homework

Reading- Complete Comprehension Check  Questions 1 - 4 

Vocabulary:   Choice Board

Math: Activity Sheet

1. 65 X 4 

2. 157 X 5

  

Tuesday:  

Reading:  Activity Sheet 

Math: Activity Sheet

1.  88 X 3 

2. 206 X 6  

Wednesday:  

Reading:  Activity Sheet 

Math: Activity Sheet

1. 251 X 5 

2. 99 X 4  

Thursday

Reading:  Activity Sheet 

Math: Activity Sheet

1. 143 X 6 

2. 127 X 5  

Our Wish List 

*Children's Scissors

*Dry Erase Markers

*Zip Lock Bags

Hooray!  We are at the end of another fantastic week of teaching and learning!  

Math Night was a success.  Thanks to all of you who were able to come out. 

Friday, Febraury16th,  will be a half day  for students and Jump Rope for Heart.  All students should wear RED.  The Killian School Health Council purchased a jump rope for every Killian student. To celebrate Jump Rope for Heart, we are having a flash mob.    Our goal is to  teach  students how to keep fit and healthy, all while having fun.   

Our story for the week will be Mice and Beans. We will focus on the skill of analyzing story structure and distinguish between fantasy and reality.       Students will take their assessments on Thursday.   

Valentine's Day will be  Wednesday, February 14, 2018.     Below you will find a class list  if you plan to purchase hearts for your child to share.   

Class List
Shanessa Akwiembi   D'Aria Benson   Ireoena Davis   Jeremiah Edwards   Zackary Evans  Jamari Scott    Elijah Hallman   A.J. Hampton   Kamille Harris   Jaydon Harrison-Green  Jordan Hill   Nicolas Lantigua   Jaiden McClellan   Anthony Patrick   Brandon  Peak   Jamari Earl    J'hauna Riley  Jayla Brown

Class List: 
Story for the Week: Mice and Beans

Skills/Units of study for the week

Story: Mice and Beans

Reading: Analyze Story Structure, Distinguish Between Fantasy and Reality

Language Arts:  /au/ sound spelled a, aw, au (saw, sauce, walk) 

Grammar: Contractions, 

Writing:   African American Research/ Opinion 

Math:  Telling Time

Science:   Weather

Social Studies:  Economics 

Homework

Reading- Complete Comprehension Check  Questions 1 - 4 

Vocabulary:   Choice Board

Math: Activity Sheet

1. 125 X 5 

2. 77 X 4  

Tuesday:  

Reading:  Activity Sheet 

Math: Activity Sheet

1. 188 X 7 

2. 107 X 4  

Wednesday:  

Reading:  Activity Sheet 

Math: Activity Sheet

1. 150 X 5 

2. 79 X 4  

Thursday

Reading:  Activity Sheet 

Math: Activity Sheet

1. 123 X 7 

2. 67 X 5  

Dear Parents,

A Special Thanks  to those parents who  were able to come out to the Valentine's Day breakfast.   It was great seeing all of you!   


Thursday, February 8, 2018  from 6:00- 7:30 pm will be Family Math Night.   Students will get the opportunity to will engage in math stations designed by the second grade teachers.  I look forward to seeing each of you! 

The Book Fair will begin on Monday.  If you would like for your child to purchase books at the book fair, please send the money in an envelope with the following:  Child's namebook fair, my name, and the amount enclosed.    I will make sure your child visits the book fair to make his/her selection.

Valentines Day will be  Wednesday, February 14, 2018.     Below you will find a class list  if you plan to purchase hearts for your child to share.   Additionally, students "may"  bring in a Valentine's Day mail box to hold their cards.  These boxes can be easily made out of cereal boxes or shoe boxes.  (See examples below)





   


Class List: 
Shanessa Akwiembi
D'Aria Benson
Ireoena Davis
Jeremiah Edwards
Zackary Evans
Jamari Scott
Elijah Hallman
A.J. Hampton
Kamille Harris
Jaydon Harrison-Green
Jordan Hill
Nicolas Lantigua
Jaiden McClellan
Anthony Patrick
Brandon  Peak
Jamari Earl
J'hauna Riley

Homework

***   Below you will  see additional math problems  for you to  solve with your child.    We have been working on multiplication   problems for the pass 3 weeks.  Most students have a good understanding of how to solve them.  Please refer to the guide in your child's binder.   Students  should also complete their regular math homwork each night.      Thanks

Story for the Week: A  Harbor Seal Pup  Grows Up

Monday: 

Reading- Complete Comprehension Check  Questions 1 - 4 

Vocabulary:   Choice Board

Math: Activity Sheet

Math: Activity Sheet

1. 35 X 7 

2. 47 X 4  

Tuesday:  

Reading:  Activity Sheet 

Math: Activity Sheet

1. 88 X 7 

2. 137 X 4  

Wednesday:  

Reading:  Activity Sheet 

Math: Activity Sheet

1. 53 X 5 

2. 147 X 7  

Thursday

Reading:  Activity Sheet 

Math: Activity Sheet

1. 123 X 7 

2. 247 X 4  

Reading Works Passages****You  may work on these passages at any time. *******  HOW TO GET  YOUR CHILD'S ASSIGNMENTS1. Have students go to  www.readworks.org/student2. Students enter class code YDW6NL3. Students enter password

Dates to Remember

February 5-9-Book Fair

February 8-Math Night

February 16-Early Dismissal @ 11:30am

February 19-Inclement Weather Make-up Day (Regular School Day)