Greetings!
We have just ended another awesome week of  learning and building a 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 begin administering the  Developmental Reading Assessment (DRA).  It is an individually administered  assessment of a child's reading capabilities.  

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.  I encourage you to complete and return the bottom portion of the slip by September​ ​8​th​.​   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.  You should use this link to view the field trip form. Field Trip Form

Field Trip  Dates

*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 

Story for the Week: Putter and Tabby Pour the Tea

Vocabulary:  groan   excited    whisper    carefully   different   

Skills for the Week

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  

Homework

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.  

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
Tuesday
*Reading:  Re-read the story of the week and answer question 1 and 2 on page 61 (Comprehension Check)
*Vocabulary:  Choice board activity 
*Math:  Complete an activity sheet 

Wednesday

Reading  (Test Tomorrow):  
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 pages 64 - 65.  Complete Writers Checklist 
*Vocabulary:  (Optional)  No Homework   
*Math:  Complete an activity sheet 

Assessments
Assessments  for reading comprehension and vocabulary will be given on 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.  

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

Important Dates
September 7th - Open House
September 11th- All Fundraiser Money is Due
Chick-fil-A Night-September 18th

EdVenture September 28th

Early Dismissal-September 29th

Fall Carnival-September 30th 10am-1pm

Needed Supplies
Pencil pouch or box
2 inch Binder with 2 pockets and clear plastic view
small scissor