Now that we have the cold and flu season approaching I am in need of Clorox wipes. Every week we clean out our desks, inside and out, to help minimize the germs that we are all exposed to! If any of you use these and could pick up an extra one or two for our classroom, we would all be extremely grateful! Thank you for all your encouragement and support! I have the best 2nd graders, all thanks to you!

I hope that your kids have already told you all about our fun Math Fluency Goal incentive. We are working on mastering our math facts (etc. 2+1, 4+6). I want my students to be able to answer correctly 40 math fact problems in a one-minute timing. Every week we will do a timed test. Every week that they improve by at least 5 problems, they get to add a piece of “bubblegum” with their name on it to our bubble gum machine! Please practice flash cards with your students, help them master their math facts! Your kids are so smart and so fun, thanks for all you do!!

I have changed what a yellow group is working on for sorts this week. It was 18, it is now 19. 18 was a review that I didn’t think they needed, therefore I have changed it to sort 19. Yesturday’s post indicates sort 18, please be aware that it has changed! Look under the homework tab to find the link to sort 19.Thanks!

Nightly Homework Every Monday I will post a list of 5 high frequency 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: night, every, across, being, better 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 were passed back on Friday, a sticker on their test indicates a passing grade, please continue on to the next sort. Apples: Red sort 18 Red 19 Bananas: Yellow Sort 17 Yellow 18 Limes: Green Sort 6 Click on the link below for a nightly schedule your child should follow for word sorts practice. Weekly Word Work Homework NO VOCABULARY WORD HOMEWORK! As I am am working with small reading groups this week I will be assessing students on individualized vocabulary lists that match with their reading group story, and leveled reading. Vocabulary will not be tested this week. Choose 2 items from the spelling menu this week Choose 2 Math Activity this week Read 20 minutes each night Spelling

• Write ten silly sentences using a spelling word in each sentence. Please underline your spelling words! Write neatly!
• Rainbow write your spelling words. Write each word first in pencil. Then trace over each word three times.
• Write your words in ABC order!

• 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!

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• Practice math facts on IXL Math. The username is your first initial, then last name @quest (no space). The password is rams. ex:acashin@quest. Accounts have been set up!   Go to 2nd grade-We will be working with money and time this week. Have your child practice Money and Time problems with IXL. 
• We will also be learning some addition strategies this week. It is SO SO important for Students to know their math facts. Every week we will be taking a one-minute timed test, with a goal of 40 problems per minute. Have your child use flash cards to practice at home, as well as printing out these addition drills. Practice, Practice, Practice!!

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

• Practice Base 10 blocks. Here is a link to the website, have them do some practice problems with “Base Ten” blocks. http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/na/category_g_2_t_1.html

• Practice math on these printable math worksheets on tlsbooks.com
• Math Magician- Practice addition drills http://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!
• Practice your 5 min addition timed tests to prepare for class timed tests:

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I still have a few parents that have not signed up for Parent Teacher Conferences. The sign-up sheet is at my door, please make sure to sign-up. I want to meet with all my wonderful students’ families! Your kids are the best!

  Nightly Homework Every Monday I will post a list of 5 high frequency 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: room, never, might, while, true 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. Your child’s group (apples, bananas, or limes) will be sent home on Monday September 10. 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 were passed back on Friday, a sticker on their test indicates a passing grade, please continue on to the next sort. Apples: Red Sort 17 Red sort 18 Bananas: Yellow Sort 16 Yellow Sort 17 Limes: Green Sort 5 Click on the link below for a nightly schedule your child should follow for word sorts practice. Weekly Word Work Homework   Practice this weeks vocabulary list: Please just learn the definition, spelling will not be tested. I have two games that may help your child with their vocabulary practice this week. Click on the link and print it out, your child will love it! Vocabulary match-up game Vocabulary Dominoes Techniques-to practice a routine or method Specially-made just for you Struggle-to try extra hard Traction-what keeps you from sliding Agile-can move easily and quickly Spectator-person who watches a game Competitive- tries hard to win or be the best Worthwhile-to think something is important

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We are excited to go on our field trip tomorrow! We will be leaving at 9:00 and returning around 12:30. It is an early day tomorrow, school will be dismissed at 1:00. Please bring a sack lunch that DOES NOT need to be heated. For those of you that use the school lunch service, lunch will NOT BE PROVIDED, cancel your school lunch order if you have already ordered, don’t forget to pack a home lunch! Since it is dress down day, for $1, your child may wear jeans, but we are asking that they wear either a school spirit shirt, or a red polo. The students are very excited for this fun day and we look forward to educating our students will real life experiences that aligns with our plants science unit! Watch for pictures this weekend on the blog!!