October 8, 2018

We just ended another GREAT week at Killian! 

Our Fall Book Fair begins on October 9th.   If you would like for your child to purchase books , please send the money in an envelope with the following: book fair, student's name, my name, and the amount enclosed. (ex. Book Fair,  Nicholas Dailey,  Ms. Dailey's Class, $20) I will make sure your child visits the book fair to make his/her selection.

Family Literacy Night  will be Thursday,  October 11th @  6:00pm.   The purpose of this event  is to make parents more aware of techniques they can use to make their child more literate.  During literacy night, your child can dress as  their favorite  book character, engage in various literacy stations,  shop at the Book Fair, and participate in Book Giveaways!  I look forward to seeing each of you! 

Skills for the Week

Story for the Week:  Babu's Song  (Assessment on Thursday)   

Reading: Character, setting, plot

Language Arts:  Long a (ay, ai) 

Grammar: Nouns, commas 

Writing: Narrative

Math: Measurement 

Science:  Matter

Social Studies: Natural Resources

Homework
Homework is given each Monday and  should be returned each Friday in your child's blue communication folder.    

Monday
*  Reading:  Re-read the story of the week and 

     answer question 1,  2, 3, 4.
*Vocabulary:  Choice board activity
*Math:  Complete an activity sheet 

Tuesday
*  Reading:  Re-read the story of the week and answer question below. 

1.  Why doesn’t Bernardi go to school like the other children?

2.   How does Bernardi feel about not being able to go to school? 

3.   What challenge does Bernardi’s grandfather face?

*Vocabulary:  Choice board activity

*Math:  Complete an activity sheet 

Wednesday:   

Reading: Re-read the story of the week and answer question below. 

1.   How would you describe Babu?  

2.   What are some of his strengths?  

3.  What does Bernardi do first when he gets to the market? Why? 

*Vocabulary:  Choice board activity

*Math:  Complete an activity sheet 

Thursday
*   Read a book of choice for 20mins
*Vocabulary (No Homework)
*Math:  Complete an activity sheet 

Wednesday, Oct. 10   Cookie Dough Delivered

Tuesday, October 9th  Scholastic Book Fair   

October 1, 2018 

Greetings Parent(s)

I would like to thank all of you for taking time out of your busy schedule to speak with me regarding your child's academic progress.  If you were unable to attend,  please notify me of a day/time you would like to come in or have a phone conference.    

Today was our first STEAM Day activity for this year. Students had an Amazing Time! They were introduced to engineering by working in teams of 4-6 to solve a problem. They created a tool using a string and a rubber band that could be used to stack a group of cups into a pyramid. Many of the teams were able to accomplish this challenge. Please ask your child about today's experience.

Killian Family Fun Day will be Saturday, September 29th from 11:00 - 2:00.  There will be vendors, food and fun.  I hope to see each of you!  

Skills

Story for the Week:  My Name is Yoon

Reading:  Making predictions

Word Study:  Long o  and short o sound

Writing:   Writing stories with dialogue by using speech bubbles.

Grammar:  Quotation Marks

Math:  Measurement skills to solve two-step word problems.

Science:  Solid,  liquid, and Gas

Social Studies:  Changes over time in their local community

Homework

Monday

*Reading:  Re-read the story of the week and answer question 1 and 2  (Think and Compare)
*Vocabulary:  Choice board activity 
*Math:  Complete an activity sheet 

Tuesday
*Reading:  Re-read the story of the week and answer question 3 and 4  (Think and Compare)
*Vocabulary:  Choice board activity 
*Math:  Complete an activity sheet 

Wednesday

*Reading  - Re Read the story of the week.   Answer the following questions below.  

1. Describe why Yoon liked the way her name looked when she wrote it in Korean.   

2.  Explain why Yoon did not like school at the beginning of the story.
3.  What genre is “My Name is Yoon”?  How do you know?
*Vocabulary choice board 

*Math:  Complete an activity sheet

Thursday
*Reading: Read a book of choice for 20 mins
*Math:  Activity Sheet

Fall Pictures: Friday, October 5th 

September 24, 2018

Greetings Families!

We just wrapped up another AWESOME week!

Tuesday, September 25th is our first field study! We will go to the Richland County Public Library. Please allow your child to wear his/her Killian shirt. If you do not have one, please dress in uniform. Payments 0f $28 may be made online through Parent Portal, under the “Student Fees” section.    If you choose to use this method of payment, please write a note on the top of the form indicating you have paid.  If you plan to chaperon, please notify me through email, Class Tag or a note in your child's binder.

Friday, September 28th is early dismissal for students and is Parent/Teacher Conference Day.   If your child's transportation changes for this day,  please notify me in writing.    You should sign up for a 15 minute conference time slot on Class Tag.  

Interims will be available on Friday online through Parent Portal. You will not receive a paper copy. Please check parent portal to see your child's progress.

Please check with  your child  to see if they are in need of headphones.  They are an essential part of using the Chromebook.  

Killian Family Fun Day will be Saturday, September 29th from 11:00 - 2:00.  There will be vendors, food and fun.  I hope to see each of you!  

Story for the Week:  Meet Rosina

Skills for the Week

Reading:  Details

Word Study:  Long i and short i sound

Writing:   Narratives

Math:  Measurement

Science:  Solid,  liquid, and Gas

Social Studies:  Changes over time in their local community

Homework

Monday

*Reading:  Re-read the story of the week and answer question 1 and 2 on page 103 
(Think and Compare)
*Vocabulary:  Choice board activity 
*Math:  Complete an activity sheet 

Tuesday
*Reading:  Re-read the story of the week and answer question 3 and 4 on page 103 
(Think and Compare)
*Vocabulary:  Choice board activity 
*Math:  Complete an activity sheet 

Wednesday

*Reading  - Re Read the story of the week.   Answer the following questions below.  

1.  What are some of Rosina’s favorite activities?

2.  How does Rosina spend most of her day?
3.  What genre is “Meet Rosina”?  How do you know
*Vocabulary choice board 

*Math:  Complete an activity sheet

Thursday
Reading: Read a book of choice for 20 mins
Math:  Activity Sheet

September 16, 2018

Hello Families! 

I hope all of you are doing well after Hurricane Florence.    Our schools and district offices will resume a normal operating schedule beginning tomorrow, Monday, September 17, 2018. Schools will start at their normal times, and buses will run on their regular schedules. All before- and after-school activities will resume on their normal schedules as well. 

Listed below are the field study dates and costs for the 2018-19 school year. The permission slip will cover all field studies for the year.   I encourage you to complete and send in the bottom portion of the slip and the $28 by September 17​th​.​ Payments may be made online through Parent Portal, under the “Student Fees” section.

September 25th  - Richland County Library (Main Branch) $3.00

December 12th, 13th OR 14th -  EdVenture $9.00

March 4th, 6th OR 7th -  CiCi’s Pizza $9.00

April 25th -  Riverbanks Zoo $3.00  

May 3rd - Legend of Pocahontas $4.00

Total Cost:   $28.00

Our skills and story for the week will remain the same from last week.  Assessments  for reading comprehension and vocabulary will be given on Thursdays.  Students are required to read each  test question independently (unless they have an IEP).  Therefore, I encourage you to  speak to your child  about taking their time and reading each question carefully.  They are allowed to use their book when answering their reading comprehension questions.  Math assessment will be given  at the end of each unit.

Story for the Week: Family Farm Now and Then

Skills for the Week

Reading:  main idea and details

Math: use addition and subtraction strategies to add/subtract numbers.  

Science: solids, liquids, and gases

Social Studies: map skills  

Writing: narratives

Homework
Homework is given each Monday and  should be returned each Friday in your child's blue communication folder.   

Example:  
All  reading comprehension homework  questions should be answered in complete sentences.  Students should restate the question in their answer.     

Question:  Why did you wear a jacket to school today?
Answer:  I wore a jacket because it was chilly outside.

Homework Assignments

Monday:  
*Reading:  Re-read the story of the week and answer question 1 and 2 on 

page 73  (Think and Compare)

*Vocabulary:  Choice board activity 
*Math:  Complete an activity sheet

Tuesday
 *Reading  
Re-read the story of the week and answer question 3 and  4 on 

page 73  (Think and Compare)

*Vocabulary:  Choice board activity 
*Math:  Complete an activity sheet 

Wednesday

Reading:  Complete Practice test Page 75  ****Write Questions and Answers
Vocabulary:  Choice Board
Math:  Activity Sheet

Thursday
*Reading   Read  a book of choice for 20 mins 
*Math:  Complete an activity sheet  

Reminders
*Student planners should be reviewed and signed daily.
*Students may bring in a healthy snack each day. 
*Communication folders should be returned Friday

Greetings!  

A Special Thanks  to those Parents and Grand Parents who were able to come out to the  Open House  and  First Friday Breakfast.   It was great seeing all of you!   

Listed below are the field study dates and costs for the 2018-19 school year. The permission slip will cover all field studies for the year.   I encourage you to complete and send in the bottom portion of the slip and the $28 by September 17​th​.​ Payments may be made online through Parent Portal, under the “Student Fees” section.

September 25th  - Richland County Library (Main Branch) $3.00

December 12th, 13th OR 14th -  EdVenture $9.00

March 4th, 6th OR 7th -  CiCi’s Pizza $9.00

April 25th -  Riverbanks Zoo $3.00  

May 3rd - Legend of Pocahontas $4.00

Total Cost:   $28.00

Assessments  for reading comprehension and vocabulary will be given on Thursdays.  Students are required to read each  test question independently (unless they have an IEP).  Therefore, I encourage you to  speak to your child  about taking their time and reading each question carefully.   They are allowed to use their book when answering their reading comprehension questions.   Math assessment will be given  at the end of each unit.

Story for the Week: Family Farm Now and Then

Skills for the Week
Reading:  main idea and details
Math: use addition and subtraction strategies to add/subtract numbers.  
Science: solids, liquids, and gases
Social Studies: map skills  
Writing: narratives

Homework
Homework is given each Monday and  should be returned each Friday in your child's blue communication folder.   

Example:  
All  reading comprehension homework  questions should be answered in complete sentences.  Students should restate the question in their answer.     

Question:  Why did you wear a jacket to school today?
Answer:  I wore a jacket because it was chilly outside.

Homework Assignments

Monday:  
*Reading:  Re-read the story of the week and answer question 1 and 2 on page 73 (Think and Compare)
*Vocabulary:  Choice board activity 
*Math:  Complete an activity sheet

Tuesday
 *Reading  
Re-read the story of the week and answer question 3 and  4 on page 73 ( Think and Compare)
*Vocabulary:  Choice board activity 
*Math:  Complete an activity sheet 

Wednesday

Reading:  Complete Practice test Page 75  ****Write Questions and Answers
Vocabulary:  Choice Board
Math:  Activity Sheet

Thursday
*Reading   Read  a book of choice for 20 mins 
*Math:  Complete an activity sheet  

Reminders
*Student planners should be reviewed and signed daily.
*Students may bring in a healthy snack each day. 
*Communication folders should be returned Friday

September 10th- Cookie dough money due.  
September 17​th​ - Field Trip payment due
September 25th  - Richland County Library (Main Branch)
September 28th - Early Dismissal
September 29th - (11am-2pm)Fall Carnival

Greetings! 

We have just ended another awesome week of  learning and building  classroom community. Students are working hard to  follow procedures and do their personal best.   Next  Monday, school will be closed in observance of Labor Day.  On Tuesday, I will  continue administering the  Developmental Reading Assessment (DRA).  It is an individually  administered   assessment of a child's reading capabilities.  

Field trip forms were sent  home on Thursday in your child's  communication folder.  This permission  form will cover all field studies for the year.  Please complete and return the bottom portion of the slip by September​ ​17th​.​   Payments may be made online through Parent Portal, under the “Student Fees” section.    If you choose to use this method of payment, please write a note on the top of the form indicating you have paid.  

Assessments  for reading comprehension and vocabulary will be given  each Thursday.  Students are required to read each  test question independently (unless they have an IEP).  Therefore, I encourage you to  speak to your child  about taking their time and reading each question carefully. They are  allowed to use their book when answering their reading comprehension questions.   Math assessment will be given  at the end of each unit

Please ensure that your child has a pair of headphones.      

Story for the Week: Putter and Tabby Pour the Tea

Skills 
Reading:  retell the sequence of major events Math: use addition and subtraction strategies to add/subtract numbers.  Science: solids, liquids, and gases Social Studies: map skills  

Writing: Narratives

Homework is given each Monday and  should be returned each Friday in your child's blue communication folder.   

Example:
 All  reading comprehension homework  questions should be answered in complete sentences.  Students should restate the question in their answer.    

Question:  Why did you wear a jacket to school today?
Answer:  I wore a jacket because it was chilly outside.

Assignments

Monday - No School

Tuesday
*Reading:  Re-read the story of the week and answer question 1 and 2 on 

page 61 (Comprehension Check)

*Vocabulary:  Choice board activity 

 (Your vocabulary words  are the yellow  highlighted words  in each story.)   

*Math:  Complete an activity sheet

Wednesday
Reading:  Re-read the story of the week and answer question 3 and  4 on page 61 (Comprehension Check)

*Vocabulary:  Choice board activity

*Math:  Complete an activity sheet

Thursday
Reading:   Read  a  book of choice for 20 mins

*Math:  Complete an activity sheet  

Reminders

*Student planners should be reviewed and signed daily.

*Students may bring in a healthy snack each day. 

*Communication folders should be returned Friday.

Monday, September 3rd - Labor Day

Thursday, September 6th - Open House *Parent & Admin Conversation in the Multipurpose Room (Gym) - 6 pm - 6:15pm
Classroom Session 1 6:20 pm - 6:50 pm          
Classroom Session 2 6:55 pm - 7:25 pm

Friday, September 7th - First Friday's Breakfast

Monday, September 10th - Cookie Dough Fundraiser Money is Due

August 25, 2018

August 27, 2018 

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  each Thursday for their blue communication folder.  Please read and complete all forms.  Folders should be  returned  each Friday.  If you need additional time with your child's folder, please let me know.  

Second Grade students will take the MAP (Measure of Academic Progress) test on Wednesday and  Thursday.  This is a computerized  test which helps teachers, parents, and administrators improve learning for all students and make informed decisions to promote a child's academic growth.   

The Developmental Reading Assessment (DRA) testing will also be given.  It is an individually administered assessment of a child's reading capabilities. It is a tool to be used by instructors to identify a students reading level, accuracy, fluency, and comprehension.

Homework is given each Monday and  should be returned each Friday in your child's blue communication folder.  

Mrs. Leila Dixon  has joined  our class.  Mrs. Dixon will serve as our Foster  Grandparent.

Please ensure that you child has a pair of headphones.  We will begin using them next week.    

Skills for the Week

Reading -  Fictional Story Elements
Writing- Narratives 
Math - Add and subtract fluently through 99

Science- Solids and liquids

Social Studies - Map Skills

Reading Story for the Week: David's New Friends




Homework


Monday - Thursday 

Reading:   Complete an activity sheet

Math:   Complete an activity sheet




Reminders

*Student planners should be reviewed and signed daily.

*Students may bring in a healthy snack each day. 

*Communication folders should be returned Friday.

Friday, August 24th - Cookie Dough Kick Off
(Please check your child's bookbag for their packet)

Monday, September 3rd - Labor Day

Thursday, September 6th - Open House

Friday, September 7th - First Friday's Breakfast

Monday September 10th - All Fundraiser Money is Due

Needed Supplies

2 inch binder with 2 pockets and clear plastic view

plastic folder with pockets

2 composition notebooks

Contact Information

E-MAIL: ldailey@richland2.org

*NUMBER: 803-699-2981

BLOG: http://msldaileysclass.blogspot.com