Sunday, May 29, 2011
May 30th-June 3rd and June 6th-June 10th
Homework for theweek of May 30th-June 3rd and June 6th-10th is as follows:
* Reading: Read nightly for 20 minutes and write a summary.
* Math: Study basic addition 0-12, subtraction0-12 and multiplication facts 0, 1, and 5's for at least 15 minutes nightly.
We have enjoyed teaching your children and working with you throughout the year. Thank you for allowing us to work with your children and for the support you have give us!
The Second Grade Team :)
June 7th -- Early Release and last day of school!
Monday, May 23, 2011
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Homework May 23-27
Ms. Johnson's and Mr. Bueser's 2nd Grade News
May 23-27, 2011
AT-HOME LEARNING/HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS:
- Math: See homework grid on back of newsletter
- Spelling: See home work grid on back of newsletter
- Bag Book Reading: We will meet at least three times per week.
- Read every night for at least 15 minutes; record your book titles in your agenda.
FOCUS FOR THIS WEEK:
Language Arts: We will be completing reading assessments
Vocabulary from text: None
Word Wall Words: power, needed, everyone, fangs, sharp
Math: Students will review 2nd grade skills, be introduced to some 3rd grade skills and take a 3rd grade assessment tool.
Writing: Contractions
Science/Social Studies: Animal Lifecycle and Butterfly Unit
IMPORTANT DATES:
- May 12-28, 2011 – End-of-Grade Testing
- May 31, 2011 – NO SCHOOL – Memorial Day
NEWS, NOTES, and REMINDERS:
- Please be sure to SIGN your child's homework grid and behavior tracker/calendar each night! This lets us know that you are aware of your child's homework assignments and behavior in class.
- Make sure that any books your child reads are written down on their reading log and sign their reading log.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR:
- May 12-28, 2011 – End-of-Grade Testing
- May 31, 2011 – NO SCHOOL – Memorial Day
Ms. Johnson and Mr. Bueser's Homework Grid
Ms. Johnson's Electives
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
Chinese | Spanish and Technology | P.E. and Drama | Art and Spanish | Music |
Mr. Bueser's Electives
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
Spanish and Technology | P.E. | Chinese | Drama and Music | Art and Spanish |
Homework Sheet for the Week of May 23-27, 2011
Please Sign by the X | Reading | Spelling | Math | Other |
Monday X | Read for 20 minutes (book of choice and record in reading log) Write good summaries! | No Spelling | Study Math Facts | |
Tuesday X | Read for 20 minutes (book of choice and record in reading log) Write good summaries! | No Spelling | Study Math Facts | |
Wednesday X | Read for 20 minutes (book of choice and record in reading log) Write good summaries! | No Spelling | Study Math Facts | |
Thursday X | Read for 20 minutes (book of choice and record in reading log) Write good summaries! | No Spelling | Study Math Facts | |
Friday X | Read for 15 minutes (book of choice and record in reading log) | No Homework | No Homework |
Friday, May 13, 2011
Homework May 16-20
Ms. Johnson's and Mr. Bueser's 2nd Grade News
May 16-20, 2011
AT-HOME LEARNING/HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS:
- Math: See homework grid on back of newsletter
- Spelling: See home work grid on back of newsletter
- Bag Book Reading: We will meet at least three times per week.
- Read every night for at least 15 minutes; record your book titles in your agenda.
Language Arts: We will read "Frogs" and begin reading assessments and spelling inventoryVocabulary from text: crawls, insects, pond, powerful, shed, skin, wonderfulWord Wall Words: pond, powerful, skin, shed, wonderful
Math: Students will review for their summative assessment as well as be assessed.
Writing: Stories "About ME"
Science/Social Studies: Animal Lifecycle and Butterfly Unit
IMPORTANT DATES:
* May 12-28, 2011 – End-of-Grade Testing
NEWS, NOTES, and REMINDERS:
- Please be sure to SIGN your child's homework grid and behavior tracker/calendar each night! This lets us know that you are aware of your child's homework assignments and behavior in class.
- Make sure that any books your child reads are written down on their reading log and sign their reading log.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR:
- May 12-28, 2011 – End-of-Grade Testing
- May 30, 2011 – NO SCHOOL – Memorial Day
Ms. Johnson and Mr. Bueser's Homework Grid
Please Sign by the X | Reading | Spelling | Math | Other |
Monday X | Read for 15 minutes (book of choice and record in reading log) | Write each spelling word 3 times each. | Study Math Facts #18-27 | |
Tuesday | Read for 15 minutes (book of choice and record in reading log) Page 25 | Pick 5 spelling words and write the definitions for each. | Study Math Facts Study for Assessment | |
Wednesday X | Read for 15 minutes (book of choice and record in reading log) Page 27 | Pick 7 spelling words and write one sentence for each word. | Study Math Facts Assessment | |
Thursday X | Read for 15 minutes (book of choice and record in reading log)Page 28 | Have your parent or guardian give you a practice spelling test. | Study Math Facts | |
Friday X | Read for 15 minutes (book of choice and record in reading log) | No Homework | No Homework |
| Red ( -er and-el words) | Yellow ( Words from Social Stud.) | Green ( words with suffixes) |
| motor | wildlife | direction |
| sailor | valley | comfortable |
| favor | island | quietly |
| collar | migrate | valuable |
| center | forest | wonderful |
| dinner | mainland | collection |
| signal | continent | useful |
| summer | county | discussion |
| barrel | outdoors | correctly |
| metal | mountain | expression |
Saturday, May 7, 2011
Homework May 9-13
Ms. Johnson's and Mr. Bueser's 2nd Grade News
May 9-13, 2011
AT-HOME LEARNING/HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS:
- Math: See homework grid on back of newsletter
- Spelling: See home work grid on back of newsletter
- Bag Book Reading: We will meet at least three times per week.
- Read every night for at least 15 minutes; record your book titles in your agenda.
FOCUS FOR THIS WEEK:
Language Arts: We will read "The Bremen Town Musicians"
Vocabulary from text: bought, excitement, pleasant, probably, robbers, scared, sign
Word Wall Words: bought, excitement, scared, sign, probably
Math: We will review for the 4th quarter assessment
Writing: Writing a persuasive letter
Science/Social Studies: Animal Lifecycle and Butterfly Unit
IMPORTANT DATES:
- May 12-28, 2011 – End-of-Grade Testing
- May 31, 2011 – NO SCHOOL – Memorial Day
NEWS, NOTES, and REMINDERS:
- Please be sure to SIGN your child's homework grid and behavior tracker/calendar each night! This lets us know that you are aware of your child's homework assignments and behavior in class.
- Make sure that any books your child reads are written down on their reading log and sign their reading log.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR:
- May 12-28, 2011 – End-of-Grade Testing
- May 31, 2011 – NO SCHOOL – Memorial Day
Ms. Johnson and Mr. Bueser's Homework Grid
Ms. Johnson's Electives
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
Chinese | Spanish and Technology | P.E. and Drama | Art and Spanish | Music |
Mr. Bueser's Electives
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
Spanish and Technology | P.E. | Chinese | Drama and Music | Art and Spanish |
Homework Sheet for the Week of May 9-13, 2011
Please Sign by the X | Reading | Spelling | Math | Other |
Monday X | Read for 15 minutes (book of choice and record in reading log) Page 83 | Write each spelling word 3 times each. | Complete Math Review Packet #1-6 | |
Tuesday X | Read for 15 minutes (book of choice and record in reading log) Page 84 | Pick 5 spelling words and write the definitions for each. | Complete Math Review Packet #7-11 | |
Wednesday X | Read for 15 minutes (book of choice and record in reading log) Page 85 | Pick 7 spelling words and write one sentence for each word. | Complete Math Review Packet #12-17 | |
Thursday X | Read for 15 minutes (book of choice and record in reading log) Page 86 | Have your parent or guardian give you a practice spelling test. | Complete Math Review Packet #18-23 | |
Friday X | Read for 15 minutes (book of choice and record in reading log) | No Homework | No Homework |
Spelling
| Red ( -er and-el words) | Yellow ( Words from Social Stud.) | Green ( words with suffixes) |
| motor | wildlife | direction |
| sailor | valley | comfortable |
| favor | island | quietly |
| collar | migrate | valuable |
| center | forest | wonderful |
| dinner | mainland | collection |
| signal | continent | useful |
| summer | county | discussion |
| barrel | outdoors | correctly |
| metal | mountain | expression |