I cannot believe it is already October and our first nine weeks is coming to an end! If you have not signed up for a parent/ teacher conference, please do so.  I sent out an e-mail with a Sign-up Genius so there are still spots available.  If October 10 does not work for you, please let me know and we can meet on a different date. 

Here is our week of learning at a glance:

Reading Workshop-  This week will focus on questioning using nonfiction texts.  Today we looked at a sales ad and we asked questions based on the pictures.  For example,when looking at a toy, we asked, " I wonder what ages could play with this toy? " or " I wonder if this toy needs batteries?"  Then we looked to see if we could answer our questions.  ( So don't be surprised if your child wants to go to Wal-Mart tonight! ) We will discuss how good readers ask questions while reading the text .  We will also get to read with a partner this week so we can practice asking good questions.  

Writing Workshop-  We will continue our personal narratives.  We will focus on editing and revising our stories this week.  

Science/ Social Studies-  This week we will continue to  focus on changing  matter.  We started our bridge project today and on Friday for STEAM, we will " create a bridge that can hold an object." Please keep sending in supplies such as toilet paper rolls, paper towel rolls, tape, pipe cleaners, straws, craft sticks and any material that will help us create and build! 

Math-   We will continue to work on two digit addition.  We should be able to solve two digit addition problems using the algorithm, adding tens and ones, using a hundreds chart or a number line.  Any of  those strategies are appropriate for second grade. 

Class Celebrations:    Congratulations to Natalie!  She is our Star of the Week!  We also earned 10 compliments!   We will vote for our reward tomorrow!  

Class News:  I just wanted to let you know that we are going to take the Cogat on Tuesday and Wednesday, October 17 and 18.  Your child can not "study" for this test. Just make sure your child comes to school with a good breakfast and plenty of rest. 

Have a great week!

Mrs. King