Mrs. Starks' 2nd Grade 21-22

  Weekly Update Week of January 31, 2022   1  1/31   We have Media Center 1  2/1   We have art     2/2   We have a late start.     2/3   We have gym               2/4   We have music          Word Work: Our class will be learning about the /oo/ syllable pattern for the next two weeks. Our syllable pattern makes the sound as in blue, moon, youth.    Students should read their word lists, discuss the meaning of the words, and practice spelling words with similar syllable patterns.  Spelling City is ready for students to access the practice list for the week.   Valentine’s Day Notice From Mr. Hubble: February 14 is quickly approaching and of course, things this year will continue to be a little different.  Our plan is to hold off on the candy and packaged Valentines, and below are details for the week. During the week of February 14 - 17, our Positivity Project (P2) activities will be focused on "Love."  Love means that you value close relationships with others and being

 The bead jar was filled!!      The students filled the bead jar today.  They voted for a non-electronic toy time, clear drink with their snack, as well as mindful toys and fidgets are allowed.  In addition, I told them they would get an art & craft time during the last bead jar day but I was not here so we will do that tomorrow during the toy time.  Email me with any questions.

  Weekly Update Week of January 24, 2022   1  1/24   We have Media Center 1  1/25   We have art     1/26    No late start.      1/27   We have gym          Half day, dismissal at 12:09.     1/28   We have music        Half day, dismissal at 12:09. Word Work: Our class will be learning about the /ou/ syllable pattern this week. Our syllable pattern makes the sound as in count, town, and countdown.    Students should read their word lists, discuss the meaning of the words, and practice spelling words with similar syllable patterns.  Spelling City is ready for students to access the practice list for the week.   Valentine’s Day Notice From Mr. Hubble: February 14 is quickly approaching and of course, things this year will continue to be a little different.  Our plan is to hold off on the candy and packaged Valentines, and below are details for the week. During the week of February 14 - 17, our Positivity Project (P2) activities will be focused on "Love."  Love means that

  Weekly Update Week of January 17, 2022   1  1/17   No School. Professional development for teachers. 1  1/18   We have art     1/19   Late Start  School will start at 9:25.       1/20   We have gym     1/21   We have music Word Work: Our class will be learning about the /oi/ syllable pattern this week. Our syllable pattern makes the sound as in coy, toil, and turmoil.    Students should read their word lists, discuss the meaning of the words, and practice spelling words with similar syllable patterns.  Spelling City is ready for students to access the practice list for the week.   Math Fact Mastery : In 2nd grade we divide out our math facts into chunks that follow the order of addition facts to 10, subtraction facts to 10, addition facts 10-20, and subtraction facts 10-20.   At this time of year, your child should be at or above working on fluently adding facts 10-20.   Students have been practicing the facts in class individually and through games.  If he/she is not at this

 The bead jar was filled!!!  The students filled the bead jar.  They are getting the hang of suggesting the option of "everything goes" as they know that everything on the list is a yes as long as someone at home says yes.   Tomorrow I will allow the following.... *Movie -we are watching The Mouse and The Motorcycle to compare/contrast with Beverly Cleary's book that we finished reading today. *Popcorn Friday *Something Soft *Pajamas *Clear Liquid *Toy Day-electronics allowed *Extra Snack *Craft Time -I will pull out our classroom art supplies for students to create projects during the toy time

  Weekly Update Week of January 10, 2022   1  1/10   We have Media Center 1  1/11   We have art     1/12    Late Start  School will start at 9:25.       1/13   We have gym     1/14   We have music Word Work: Our class will continue learning about the r-controlled /ar/  syllable pattern this week. Our syllable pattern makes the sound as in  beware, rarely, and prairie.    Students should read their word lists, discuss the meaning of the words, and practice spelling words with similar syllable patterns.  Spelling City is ready for students to access the practice list for the week.   Parent /Teacher Conferences : Conferences will be primarily done on an  "as needed basis" for students needing additional academic, social, or emotional support.  A conference note will be coming home this week for all parents to complete and return to school as soon as possible.  This information will help me schedule conferences.   Devices :  Please, please, please make sure your child has

  Weekly Update Week of January 3, 2021   1  1/3   We have Media Center. Please make sure devices are charged. 1  1/4   We have art.     1/5    Late Start  School will start at 9:25.       1/6   We have gym.     1/6   We have music. Happy New Year: I hope everyone had a wonderful vacation and is ready to return to school tomorrow!  Please remember students should bring a charged computer, library books, a water bottle, and snack. If there is snow still on the ground, please also bring boots. If students want to play in the snow, they may want snow pants so pants stay dry. Students will not call home for dry pants.   Word Work: Our class will be learning about the r-controlled /ar/  syllable pattern this week. Our syllable pattern makes the sound as in  beware, rarely, and prairie.    Students should read their word lists, discuss the meaning of the words, and practice spelling words with similar syllable patterns.  Spelling City is ready for students to access the practic