Weekly Update

October seems to be flying by and I cannot believe it is halfway over! This week we will be moving on with our studies on money, matter, and main idea. This week will also be different from 'normal' school weeks.

1. First, tomorrow is pajama day for our class. Students have been working hard and have earned it through their good behavior. If your child wants to wear slippers then please send them in with a spare set of shoes for recess time. 
2. The second change this week is that students will be taking a standardized test for the CogAt/GATE program. It will begin early in the morning on Wednesday October 22^nd . Please make sure your child is here at school on time all week.  CogAt/GATE testing will continue into next week, ending on Tuesday October 28^th. 
3. Lastly this week there will be no math or spelling homework. Originally we had spelling words planned for this week however, with the standardized testing happening this week and next week the 2^nd grade team has decided to push back our spelling words a couple weeks. That means that students will have no spelling words or test this week or next week. We will begin spelling again on November 3^rd. Your child can keep doing their reading log each night as homework. 

In addition to all of this field trip forms and money are due into school by October 24^th. Make sure you get it in to me by this date. If you need a new form please let me know and I will send a new one home with your child.

Class Documents

Here are some of the documents you may need this week. I sent home a paper copy of each but sometimes a digital copy is needed.

Class Newsletter for October 21st
Reading Log

What We Are Learning

Reading: This week we will compare & contrast two or more versions of the same story. 

Phonics: We will review phonogram cards and identify them in words as well as review previously taught spelling skills—no spelling list this week due to standardized testing.

Writing/Grammar: We will continue to write opinions about books we read as well as learn about reflexive pronouns.

 Math: We will continue to practice counting money this week.  We will have an assessment on this skill on Monday, Oct. 27.  Please continue to help your child practice all week even though there will be no official homework. 

Science : We will continue to work with matter. This week we will determine what happens to materials when we add heat.  Students will be assessed on Matter unit on Thursday, Oct. 30.  You will receive a study guide by the end of the week.

Homework 

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