THANK YOU for the heartfelt gifts and goodies for Teacher Appreciation Week! I was so spoiled and felt so appreciated! I want to thank each and every one of you for the successful year! It has been a pleasure teaching your child and I will cherish the memories forever!
Tuesday-Thursday, May 22-24 - Half days, No lunches Wednesday - Flashlight Reading Party! Thursday - Last day of school! To celebrate the filling of our marble jar and the hard work our class has put in this year, we will be celebrating on Wednesday with a Flashlight Reading Party! Please send in one flashlight and a small blanket that is able to fit in your child's backpack for our party! If you have any questions, please let me know. Spalding- This week we will learn 10 new words on Monday. We will review the 10 words on Tuesday and have our final spelling test on Wednesday. Wednesday will also be our final phonogram test. Math- We will be reviewing math facts through some of the games we have played through out the year. Science- We will learn about Florence Nightingale and connect our prior learning to Clara Barton. We will make a key word outline in class and then the students will write two paragraphs using the key word outline. If they do not finish their paragraphs in class, it will be homework on Monday. Literature- We will be reading The Little Mermaid by Hans Christian Anderson. I'm sure you noticed that some of your scholar's books and journals came home on Friday. The remaining items will come home this Wednesday and Thursday. Please remember to have your child bring their yearbook to school on Thursday. We will have a signing party. Have a great week! As always if you have any questions, please reach out to me! Mrs. Bennett
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Thank you for all of your support this year. It truly makes all the difference. Friday, May 18 - Charlotte's Web Celebration Tuesday-Thursday, May 22-24 - Half days, no lunches Thursday, May 24 - Last Day of School This week: Spalding- Your scholar will have 31 new words this week. All spelling words are to be written in cursive each night. Please have your scholar write their words in their best Spalding cursive. Markings need to be done on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Thursday you should dictate all 31 words to your scholar. Markings are not required on Thursday, but words must be written in cursive. ****If your child is misspelling a word, please mark it wrong and have them correct it on their homework. Please spend the extra time having your scholar say the words in syllables, spelling them on their fingers, then writing the words when practicing at home. Please let me know if your child is struggling. Math- We will be completing our end of year math assessments. These will assess students on everything we have learned this year. Due to this, we will be completing some different worksheets for homework each night to review. Please be looking for these in your child's red folder and returning them each day. Science- We will review everything we have learned about simple machines and complete a test on Tuesday. We will complete some writing regarding different scientists to finish the year in Science. Literature- We will finish reading Charlotte's Web this week and have a celebration on Friday. If you wish to bring in any supplies for the party, please follow this link: www.SignUpGenius.com/go/30E084CAFAF22AAFF2-charlottes1 Writing/Grammar- We will be completing our last copywork and copia exercise! Poem- Please have your child practice the poem Furry Bear every night. The poem can be found in The Harp and the Laurel Wreath on page 41. We will start reciting the poem Monday the 14th. Mrs. Bennett Parents,
The second grade team is excited to come together on May 18th to celebrate the wonderful story of Charlotte’s Web! If you are interested in donating any supplies or are finger-printed and would like to volunteer, please sign-up using the link below! Thanks so much in advance for your help! www.SignUpGenius.com/go/30E084CAFAF22AAFF2-charlottes1 Mrs. Bennett We are in our final month of 2nd grade! The weeks ahead are extremely busy with concerts, learning, and special moments! Please let me know if you have any questions about anything coming up!
Monday, May 7 - 2nd Grade Music Concert Friday, May 11 - Half Day, No lunches Friday, May 11 - Arts Walk (5:30-7:30) Thursday, May 24 - Last Day of School This week: Spalding- Your scholar will have 30 new words this week. All spelling words are to be written in cursive each night. Please have your scholar write their words in their best Spalding cursive. Markings need to be done on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Thursday you should dictate all 30 words to your scholar. Markings are not required on Thursday, but words must be written in cursive. ****If your child is misspelling a word, please mark it wrong and have them correct it on their homework. Please spend the extra time having your scholar say the words in syllables, spelling them on their fingers, then writing the words when practicing at home. Please let me know if your child is struggling. Math- We will finish our unit on Geometry. This week we will learn about pattern and angles. There will be a unit test on Friday. Science- We will continue to learn about simple machines. The pulley, wheel and axle, inclined plane, and the wedge will be the machines we discuss this week along with friction. Literature- We will continue to read Charlotte's Web through chapter 19. The class absolutely loves this book! They are learning some valuable lessons about friendship, trust, and compassion! Writing/Grammar- We will be creating a key word outline from the story excerpt Peter Pan. Students will then use their outline to write 3 paragraphs. Once their paragraphs are written they will check their work using a checklist before writing their final draft! Poem- Please have your child practice the poem Furry Bear every night. The poem can be found in The Harp and the Laurel Wreath on page 41. We will start reciting the poem next Monday the 14th. I hope to see you Monday night at the concert and Friday night at the Art Walk! Mrs. Bennett Parents,
We don't have many days left of this school year! I know our scholars are getting excited for the summer, but we are not stopping yet! There are many things we have left to accomplish together, and we will be working hard till the very end! Monday, April 23 - Family Night at Red Robin (4:00-7:00) Monday, May 7 - 2nd Grade Music Concert Friday, May 11 - Half Day, No lunches Friday, May 11 - Arts Walk Thursday, May 24 - Last Day of School This week: Spalding- Your scholar will have 28 new words this week. All spelling words are to be written in cursive each night. Please have your scholar write their words in their best Spalding cursive. Markings need to be done on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Thursday you should dictate all 28 words to your scholar. Markings are not required on Thursday, but words must be written in cursive. ****If your child is misspelling a word, please mark it wrong and have them correct it on their homework. Please spend the extra time having your scholar say the words in syllables, spelling them on their fingers, then writing the words when practicing at home. Please let me know if your child is struggling. Math- We will continue to study graphs during the week including bar graphs and line plots. There will be a quiz on picture graphs and bar graphs on Tuesday. History- We will continue our unit on Civil Rights, including the study of Eleanor Roosevelt, Mary Mcleod Bethune, Jackie Robinson, Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King Jr. Please be on the lookout for character worksheets to be coming home in your child's red folder for homework! Literature- We will continue to read Charlotte's Web, chapters 6-9. This story has already brought about great conversation regarding friendship, including thoughts from Aristotle. There are three kinds of friendship. The first is friendship based on utility, where both people derive some benefit from each other. The second is friendship based on pleasure, where both people are drawn to the other’s wit, good looks, or other pleasant qualities. The third is friendship based on goodness, where both people admire the other’s goodness and help one another strive for goodness. Does Charlotte show true friendship? Does Wilbur show true friendship? What wonderful conversations we get to have when we read classical literature! Please let me know if you have any questions! Have a wonderful week! Mrs. Bennett April is flying by! The weather is warming up and I have noticed that the scholars are extremely thirsty. Please make sure to send in a water bottle everyday.
Wednesday, April 18- Book Fair Friday, April 20 - Half Day-SPIRIT WEAR DAY Monday, May 7 - 2nd Grade Music Concert Thursday, May 24 - Last Day of School This week: Spalding- Your scholar will have 31 new words this week. All spelling words are to be written in cursive each night. Please have your scholar write their words in their best Spalding cursive. Markings need to be done on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Thursday you should dictate all 31 words to your scholar. Markings are not required on Thursday, but words must be written in cursive. ****If your child is misspelling a word, please mark it wrong and have them correct it on their homework. The words are becoming more challenging and I have encouraged the students to say the words in syllables, spell them on their fingers, then write the words when practicing at home. Please let me know if your child is struggling. Math- We will review on Monday and take the Unit Test on Time Tuesday. We will then begin our unit on graphs. Please continue to have your child practice looking at a clock and telling you the time! Also, just around the corner will be completing our end of the year tests. Please keep practicing those addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division facts. I have been using Lyceum time to review math and the students are dong a great job! History- We will continue to learn about Immigration, Ellis Island, the Statue of Liberty on Monday. On Tuesday we will continue to learn about newcomers to the United States and citizenship. The Immigration test will be on Wednesday. We will then start our unit on Civil Rights. Literature- We will finally begin Charlotte's Web! The students are so very excited to start this book! I am looking forward to the virtuous lessons that come through reading this wonderful story! I do ask that the students do not read ahead, but they are welcome to bring the book home to reread the pages we have covered in class. Please let me know if you have any questions! Have a wonderful week! Mrs. Bennett Parents, Last week was a busy one, filled with learning, adventures, and fun! Our scholars had a wonderful time learning about desert life cycles on our field trip. We continued the fun on field day getting to see everyone participate in our Olympics, and of course, ride down the new addition of the water slide! Here is a look at the week ahead! Wednesday, April 18- Book Fair Friday, April 20 - Half Day-SPIRIT WEAR DAY Monday, May 7 - 2nd Grade Music Concert Thursday, May 24 - Last Day of School This week: Spalding- Your scholar will have 30 new words this week. All spelling words are to be written in cursive each night. Please have your scholar write their words in their best Spalding cursive. Markings need to be done on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Thursday you should dictate all 30 words to your scholar. Markings are not required on Thursday, but words must be written in cursive. ****If your child is misspelling a word, please mark it wrong and have them correct it on their homework. Math- We will start our unit on TIME. Students will learn to tell time after the hour and before the hour. We will focus on using clocks in our math groups so that each student can practice moving the hands around the clock to show time. There will not be a quiz this week. History- We will continue to study the Civil War. This week we will focus on the abolitionists and what happened after the war. There will be a unit test on Thursday. Friday we will start a new unit on immigration. Literature- We will finish reading The Magician's Nephew. The students have enjoyed this book and the adventures of Digory and Polly. It has set them up beautifully for the story of The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe, which they will read in third grade! Please let me know if you have any questions! Mrs. Bennett Parents,
Happy April! We have a busy week ahead with our Field Trip and Field Day! Please look closely below for all of the details. Upcoming events: Thursday, April 5 - 2nd Grade Field Trip to the Desert Botanical Gardens We are excited to go to the Desert Botanical Garden to be Desert Detectives for the day to learn about the life cycles of various desert plants and animals. We are also excited to have an extra bit of time in the Butterfly Pavilion! Please see below for all the details. When: Thursday, April 5 from 9:30-11:30 pm Where: Desert Botanical Garden (for tour/pavilion) What to Bring: quick and healthy snack, disposable water bottle with name written on it, sunscreen and/or hat What to Wear: Archway Trivium East uniform attire Cost: $10 in exact cash/check due by Monday, April 2 Lunch: We will eat lunch when we return back to school. Please send in a lunch for your child just like a normal day. Friday, April 6 - Field Day Friday, April 20 - Half Day Monday, May 7 - 2nd Grade Music Concert Thursday, May 24 - Last Day of School This week: Spalding- Your scholar will have 30 new words this week. All spelling words are to be written in cursive each night. Please have your scholar write their words in their best Spalding cursive. Markings need to be done on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. Thursday you should dictate all 30 words to your scholar. Markings are not required on Thursday, but words must be written in cursive. ****If your child is misspelling a word, please mark it wrong and have them correct it on their homework. Math- We will continue a unit on fractions and have a unit test on Friday. Please continue to work on basic math facts at home with your child. Addition and subtraction facts through 20 should be mastered by the end of the year. History - We will continue our history unit on The Civil War. There will not be a quiz this week. Literature- We will continue to read The Magician's Nephew. I love seeing scholars begin to make connections to The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. Writing and Grammar- Students will complete copywork and dictation, all in cursive, about an excerpt of the story, Moominland Midwinter. Please email me if you have any questions! Mrs. Bennett Parents,
As March ends, we are ready for April and all of the fun events that it brings! Upcoming events: Monday-Thursday, March 26-29 - Food & Water Collection Drive for St. Mary's Food Bank Tuesday, March 27 - PSO Family Night at Chipotle, 4-8 PM Friday, March 30 - No school Thursday, April 5 - 2nd Grade Field Trip to the Desert Botanical Gardens Friday, April 6 - Field Day Chaperones have been chosen! Due to the high volume and limited spots, a drawing was completed. If you emailed me interested in chaperoning, you will receive an email on Monday letting you know of the results. This week: Spalding- Your scholar will have 17 new words this week. All spelling words are to be written in cursive each night. Please have your scholar write their words in their best Spalding cursive. Markings need to be done on Monday and Tuesday. Wednesday you should dictate all 17 words to your scholar. Markings are not required on Wednesday, but words must be written in cursive. ****If your child is misspelling a word, please mark it wrong and have them correct it on their homework. Math- We will begin a unit on fractions. We will use the knowledge we had of money to support this transition. Example: 4 quarters equals a dollar. 4 quarters equals the whole. There will be a quiz on Thursday. Please continue to work on basic math facts at home with your child. Addition and subtraction facts through 20 should be mastered by the end of the year. History - We will continue our history unit on The Civil War. There will be a test on Thursday. Literature- We will continue to read The Magician's Nephew. Scholars are loving this story! It is a high-level text and they are comprehending it so well! Writing and Grammar- Students will write three paragraphs, two sentences in each, on an excerpt of The Story of the Greeks. Two of the six sentences will be completed in cursive! Please email me if you have any questions! Mrs. Bennett Dear Families,
We are excited to go to the Desert Botanical Garden to be Desert Detectives for the day to learn about the life cycles of various desert plants and animals. We are also excited to have an extra bit of time in the Butterfly Pavilion! Please see below for all the details. When: Thursday, April 5 from 9:30-11:30 pm Where: Desert Botanical Garden (for tour/pavilion) What to Bring: quick and healthy snack, disposable water bottle with name written on it, sunscreen and/or hat What to Wear: Archway Trivium East uniform attire Cost: $10 in exact cash/check due by Monday, April 2 Lunch: We will eat lunch when we return back to school. Please send in a lunch for your child just like a normal day. Permission Slips: Permission slips were sent home today in your child’s red folder. Please sign and return the permission slip and $10 fee no later than Monday, April 2. Chaperones: If you are interested in being a chaperone, you must have a fingerprint clearance card on file with our school and send in an extra $10 for yourself in order to attend. Per the Desert Botanical Garden’s policy, I can only take 5 parent chaperones, so if we have more than 5 parents interested, I will put together a drawing and the first 5 names picked will be able to attend. Please email me if you are interested. Please be sure scholars arrive to school promptly at 7:50 on this day to ensure we have proper time to prepare. Please contact me if you have any questions. The second grade team looks forward to exploring the Garden together! |
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