Jonathan got 40 math addition facts in one-minute! Awesome Job!

This Friday I am attending a Technology Conference in SLC. There will be a sub here, therefore, I will be unable to check off homework notebooks. Please have your child bring them in anyway, and I will check them on Monday morning and return them that day.

We have exhausted our supply of gluesticks! If you could help us out with providing some more we would LOVE it! THANK YOU THANK YOU!

Just a reminder to those of you that have not signed up for Parent Teacher Conferences which will be held next Wed and Thurs, March 13 &14. Please come in and see which available spots are left to sign up for!

Nightly Homework ANIMAL REPORT RESEARCH! Students need to have their information written out and returned by MARCH 15! Spend a little time each night letting them explore SAFE websites about their animal.Students were sent home with their assigned animals on March 1. Here are a few links they can use: National Geographic animals Seaworld Kids Planet Every Monday I will post a list of 5 high frequency words (spelling words) that your child will need to be able to read/use in a sentence/SPELL! Students will be tested on Friday! SIGHT WORD LIST: example, air, thing, short, toward Word Study Homework: Daily practice of lessons is critical to your child’s academic success. Children need to be completing their homework daily. All of the spelling (word work) assignments are the same weekly, only the word lists change. The new words can be found here on the blog on Monday, therefore you are able to complete assignments as it fits your schedule. Your child’s Word Sorts are specific to their learning needs. Passing word sorts with a proficiency level of 80% is required. If your child did not pass their word sort test last week, they will continue to work on their previous sort until it is mastered. Tests will be passed back on Mondays, a sticker on their test indicates a passing grade, please continue on to the next sort. Yellow 6 Yellow 8 Yellow 28 Yellow 30 Yellow 31 Yellow 32 Yellow 34 Green 2 Green 26 Click on the link below for a nightly schedule your child should follow for word sorts practice. Weekly Word Work Homework Choose 2 items from the spelling menu this week Choose 3 Math Activity this week Practice sorts each night Read 20 minutes each night Spelling- NEW IDEAS!

• Typing spelling lists on the computer is very motivating.  Or have them use the computer to write sentences for each spelling words.  It’s a great way to teach word processing skills.
• Invest in a set of letter stampers and let your child stamp out their spelling words.
• Give your child a Scrabble board.  Let them take the letters out of the bag, lay them on the table face-up, and try to fit all of their spelling words on the board.
• Collage- cut individual letter from magazines to spell out your words.
• Get a set of magnetic letters.  (You can find them cheap at garage sales.)  Give your child letters, a spelling list, and a timer.  See if they can complete it in 1-3 minutes.

• Create a Wordle using your spelling words (Use the 5 High frequency words for this week)

Go to wordle.net, Have your child type in all of their spelling words and print off a cool wordle!

• Go to SpellingCity.com and practice your spelling words, practice tests and play games. The username is your first initial, then last name @quest (no space). The password is rams. ex:acashin@quest. Accounts have been set up!

  Math

• IXL MATH: Go to 2nd grade- Comparing and Ordering B.1-B.7 and Names of Numbers C.1-C.6 The username is your first initial, then last name @quest (no space). The password is rams. ex:acashin@quest. Accounts have been set up!
• Keep Practicing addition drills! Your kiddos are doing so well with their math drills!

Addition Drills to 18– 100 problems per page. Includes horizontal and                                              vertical format

Londyn got 40 addition math facts in 1 minute! Way to go!

Here are the plans for our upcoming fun Dr. Seuss week!

Monday: Wear Red

Tuesday: Wear silly hats and ties

Wednesday: Wear silly or mismatched shoes and socks

Thursday: Nothing during school- dress as your favorite Dr. Seuss character when you come to literacy night

Friday: Fix your hair silly or like a Dr. Seuss character

In March we will be learning all about animals. As a large part of this unit, the students will research an animal of their choice at home and create a Powerpoint presentation with all of their information. On Friday March 1st I will send home your child’s letter with their assigned animal. Attached to the letter will be specific information that needs to be researched and gathered for their animal. All of their research needs to be completed and brought in by MARCH 15! It is important to have their research here so that when I start teaching them Powerpoint, they have information to type on their pages. Here are some links to good and safe websites for your child to explore: National Geographic animals Seaworld Kids Planet  

The Statue of Liberty National Monument officially celebrated her 100th birthday on October 28, 1986. The people of France gave the Statue to the people of the United States over one hundred years ago in recognition of the friendship established during the American Revolution. Over the years, the Statue of Liberty’s symbolism has grown to include freedom and democracy as well as this international friendship.  

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  Nightly Homework Every Monday I will post a list of 5 high frequency words (spelling words) that your child will need to be able to read/use in a sentence/SPELL! Students will be tested on Friday! SIGHT WORD LIST: tell, animal, children, between, fish Word Study Homework: Daily practice of lessons is critical to your child’s academic success. Children need to be completing their homework daily. All of the spelling (word work) assignments are the same weekly, only the word lists change. The new words can be found here on the blog on Monday, therefore you are able to complete assignments as it fits your schedule. Your child’s Word Sorts are specific to their learning needs. Passing word sorts with a proficiency level of 80% is required. If your child did not pass their word sort test last week, they will continue to work on their previous sort until it is mastered. Tests will be passed back on Mondays, a sticker on their test indicates a passing grade, please continue on to the next sort. Yellow 5 Yellow 6 Yellow 7 Yellow 27 Yellow 29 Yellow 30 Yellow 31 Yellow 33 Green 1 Green Sort 25 Click on the link below for a nightly schedule your child should follow for word sorts practice. Weekly Word Work Homework Choose 2 items from the spelling menu this week Choose 3 Math Activity this week Practice sorts each night Read 20 minutes each night Spelling- NEW IDEAS!

• Typing spelling lists on the computer is very motivating.  Or have them use the computer to write sentences for each spelling words.  It’s a great way to teach word processing skills.
• Invest in a set of letter stampers and let your child stamp out their spelling words.
• Give your child a Scrabble board.  Let them take the letters out of the bag, lay them on the table face-up, and try to fit all of their spelling words on the board.
• Collage- cut individual letter from magazines to spell out your words.
• Get a set of magnetic letters.  (You can find them cheap at garage sales.)  Give your child letters, a spelling list, and a timer.  See if they can complete it in 1-3 minutes.

• Create a Wordle using your spelling words (Use the 5 High frequency words for this week)

Go to wordle.net, Have your child type in all of their spelling words and print off a cool wordle!

• Go to SpellingCity.com and practice your spelling words, practice tests and play games. The username is your first initial, then last name @quest (no space). The password is rams. ex:acashin@quest. Accounts have been set up!

  Math

• IXL MATH: Go to 2nd grade-We will be working with money this week. IXL Assignment:MONEY P.1-P.9 The username is your first initial, then last name @quest (no space). The password is rams. ex:acashin@quest. Accounts have been set up!
• Keep Practicing addition drills! Your kiddos are doing so well with their math drills!

Addition Drills to 18– 100 problems per page. Includes horizontal and                                              vertical format  

• Practice math on these printable math worksheets on tlsbooks.com
• Math Magician- Practice addition drillshttp://resources.oswego.org/games/mathmagician/cathymath.html It is so important for students to know their math facts (adding or subtracting 5+3 quickly, flash cards). As we get into more ways to add and subtract, having this skill mastered helps them with all aspects of math. So please, help your child with their math facts!