NEWS THIS WEEK
BLIZZARD BAGS
Dear Parents,
The Ohio Department of Education has mandated that teachers prepare a "Blizzard Bag" in case we miss more than 5 school days due to winter weather. If we miss 5 days due to inclement weather your child will bring home an envelope filled with lessons and review work to be completed at home on the next day off. There will be added notes and lessons on my webpage also. Again, your child will complete these lessons AFTER we have missed our 5 days.
DAY ONE
SPELLING - write your spelling list words 3 times each
HANDWRITING - practice your cursive letters l, h, k, e, i, u, t, p on the paper provided in the envelope
MATH - practice math facts using your flashcards or on a website, complete the math activity in the envelope marked day one
READING - read chapter book for accelerated reader (30 min.)
DAY TWO
SPELLING - use your spelling words in sentences
HANDWRITING - practice writing words in cursive from the letters we have learned
(examples: pet, let, hat, help, pill, lip, tip, cat)
MATH - practice math facts using flashcards or website, complete the
math activity marked day two
READING - read chapter book for Accelerated Reader (30 min.)
DAY THREE
SPELLING - write a story using your spelling words (remember to indent)
HANDWRITING - practice writing words in cursive
MATH - practice math facts using flashcards or website, complete the
math activity marked day three
READING - read chapter book for Accelerated Reader (30 min.)
REMINDERS
The second graders will be in charge of the pop tab collection for the Ronald McDonald House in Toledo. The containers are in place and the second graders have filled one already!! YEAH!!
This week is a very busy week. We will be working on our Science Fair project each day. We may not have our regular classes depending on the time it takes to gather data and learn about buoyancy. Be sure to ask your child what they have learned! Each student is bringing home a paper bag to choose an item that they will try in our fresh water and salt water. They have prepared the bags to circle their guess.
On Tuesday, January 31 our class will be attending the concert at the Arts and Ed building. They students are asked to wear church clothes. We have parents helping to drive us to and from so that we are not too late for lunch.
Our next visit to Hillside is on Monday, February 13 at 1:00 p.m.
February 14 will be our Valentine's Party. Let me know if you have any ideas or would like to help out!
Second Grade Activities
Writing Corner
Ready, Set, Relax!
I played games with my family.
We played Rack-o. It was fun.
We played Crazy Eight.
That was fun too.
Ready, set, relax was fun!
By Morgan
Oberlin Recycling Center
By Libby
I went to the recycling center. I saw half of my pool. They recycled ashpalt, wood, steel, metal, concrete, and nails. They crushed wood and made it into mulch. They had a thing that you can get on and it will weigh you.
It was fun! I had a great time!
Be sure to mark your calendars for the following dates:
Sunday, March 18, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. is the parent meeting and student retreat for First Communion.
Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. is the rehearsal for First Communion.
Sunday, May 6, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. is the celebratory Mass for First Eucharist.
Grade 2 News & Homework
Homework Guide
January 30- February 3
Monday - Tech 1:55-2:35 p.m. Mrs. Hotmire (two periods today, beginning digital stories)
Phonics Lesson 81
Addition Practice Working on Science Fair Class Project
Spelling List #18
Tuesday - Music 1:55-2:35 p.m. Mrs. Krause
Phonics Lesson #82 Concert at the Arts and Ed 9:30-11:30
Math PW 55 Working on Science Fair Class Project
Wednesday - MASS 8:30 a.m.
Music 1:55-2:35 p.m. Mrs. Krause
Reading "Frogs" pages 70-89 Working on Science Fair Class Project
Phonics Lesson #83
Thursday - Physical Education 12-12:40 p.m.
Art 1:55-2:35 p.m.
Math - subtraction flashcards Working on Science Fair Class Project
Phonics Lesson #84
Friday -Energy Buddies
Butterfly Club 12:30-2:00 p.m.
Art 1:55-2:35 p.m.
Grammar pages 63-64 Science experiment #2 with Miss Barnes
Spelling List #19
Read for Book It!
Spelling Word Lists
Spelling List # 17
1. put
2. cook
3. stood
4. full
5. wood
6. July
7. shook
8. push
9. pull
10. brook
11. hook
12. hood
13. pudding
14. cushion
15. footprint
Spelling List #18
1. around
2. about
3. gown
4. sound
5. flower
6. howl
7. ground
8. pound
9. crown
10. south
11. mouse
12. downtown
13. mountain
14. boundary
15. drowsy
Spelling List #19
1. joy
2. noise
3. royal
4. moist
5. broil
6. cowboy
7. spoil
8. joint
9. foil
10. enjoy
11. destroy
12. loyal
Challenge Words
13. employee
14. corduroy
15. turquoise