HSE Second Grade Eaglets: Mrs. Priestas and Mrs. Dean: December 2011

BIG IDEAS: LEARNING TARGETS

BIG IDEAS: LEARNING TARGETS....

READING: I CAN... compare and contrast, identify cause and effect, determine meaning of unknown words using a variety of context clues, sequence text using steps in a process, determine different parts of a story, identify text features, and determine main/central idea and give supporting details, recount/retell, tell point of view

WRITING: I CAN...apply capitalization rules to my writing, use correct end punctuation marks in my writing, and use a resource to check my spelling, and research by finding a topic, search and gather information from multiple sources, and sort relevant information into categories about the topic.

MATH: I CAN... tell and write the time to 5 minutes, solve word problems by using a variety of strategies, find patterns, , create a picture or bar graph to show data and solve problems using the information from the graphs, identify and write the value of dollar bills, quarters, dimes, nickels, and pennies, skip count by 2s, 5s, 10s, and 100s, mentally add and subtract 10 or 100, identify odd and even numbers, and count within 1000, measure different objects using inches and centimeters

SOCIAL STUDIES: I CAN... learn to read a map, create a map key and put it to use.

SPELLING: I CAN... spell words correctly in my writing, use resources to help me spell correctly, and find patterns in words

Monday, December 12, 2011

WEEK of December 12 & 19

READING:We are continuing to read the story "Fire in Yellowstone". We are working on vocabulary, sequence, comprehension, using context clues, and talking about nonfiction. We will finish this story and then read "Legend of the Persian Carpet" to end the week and finish next Wed. Keep reading nightly and record on the Reading Calendar to be turned in on Monday in the Red Folders. Remember to read for AT LEAST 15 minutes on 3 separate nights....HAPPY READING! ")

WRITING:

This week we will be finishing our book reports with a project (in class... no worries). We continue to work on writing Weekend Reports every Monday and Squiggles every Wednesday. We are focusing on writing a complete sentence with a capital letter, a complete thought, and an endmark. We are also learning to use graphic organizers to help with our prewrites. With every sentence we write, we try to think of one good detail sentence to add to our stories. The kids LOVE winning Squiggle Puppy...We look for GREAT details, CORRECT capitalization and punctuation, and a great story! :)

SPELLING:

Don't forget to study your words... our test is on Wednesday. This week's words:

chin check checkers BONUS: executive branch

chicken beach reach government

teacher march shape

shark shine shy

brush finish machine

*NO NEW LIST THIS WED> Dec. 14th...MERRY CHRISTMAS!

If you're on a challenge list... make sure you check your agenda for the word list. All word lists are posted weekly in the agenda.
MATH:
We are working on learning our multiplication facts. We are taking timed tests every other day. The students will have their completed tests in their homework folder each night. We are learning how to multiply and using arrays to help us calculate the answer. Continue to watch for Homelinks to come home in the homework folder.

SCIENCE: (currently teaching Mrs. Stahlman's students)

We continue to study rocks and learning about the 3 types of rocks. (igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary) Also, rocks change with the rock cycle. We are also learning how things become fossils. The students are taking notes and using a graphic organizer. We will be taking a test on rocks on the DEC. 19th.

HANDWRITING:

We are still working on learning our lowercase letters in cursive! They are doing great! Keep practicing and check out the link for Handwriting Without Tears for helpful hints and practice tips. Click Here.

NEWSFLASH!!!!!!!!!

Our MISSION: Inspire & Guide... EAGLE PRIDE!!!!!!!

Priestas' classroom rules:

*ALWAYS listen when someone else is talking.

*Use your hand signals.

*Respect others and their property.

*Always do your BEST and take PRIDE in your work.

Dean's classroom rules:

*Be Respectful

*Be Responsible

*Be Safe

*Keys to Success

We continue to use ST Math and Lexia Core5.

Don't forget that EVERY Friday is PRIDE day at HSE! We are showing our spirit and school pride by wearing RED and GOLD or BW attire! Each week a class is chosen with the most pride colors to have Harry the Eagle visit their classroom for the following week! GO 2nd GRADE!!!!!!

The students will have the chance to eat breakfast every morning if they wish! There is a cost for this breakfast...check the website for breakfast menus and price. It is a great way to start the day!