Wednesday, September 6th is a Sunday schedule. 2R don't forget about swimming that day.
ES photo week is September 10 - 14.
Parent day August 27 - Thank you for taking the time to come to school to talk about your kids with us.
ES photo week is September 10 - 14.
Parent day August 27 - Thank you for taking the time to come to school to talk about your kids with us.
No school August 31 - September 4 for the EID holiday.
Student Leadership Opportunity
Students who are in grades 2 through 5 have an opportunity to apply for ES Student Leadership. This is a great way for them to show their leadership skills and support the community. If you feel that your child would be interested in applying please read this Letter and have them fill out the Application and return it to their teacher by Thursday, September 7th.
Elementary Banners
Read about the banners all the students and staff are making to decorate our school.
Read about the banners all the students and staff are making to decorate our school.
After School Activities:
The Sign up will be closed tomorrow morning, but here is the link to the ASA Website :
What’s Going on This Week in Grade 2
Readers’ Workshop
Readers think about the story throughout the entire book. As we read, we pay attention to how each part of a story fits together. It’s like putting a puzzle together. When doing a puzzle we pay close attention to the pieces and how they fit together, looking at the shapes, the colors, and back at the cover of the box to see what it should look like when the pieces are all put into place. We do the same thing with books. After finishing books, we will often reread them over and over again so we can read more smoothly, quickly, and with more understanding. Just as with a game or a puzzle, each time we play or put it together it gets smoother and quicker, and we have a better understanding of how the pieces all fit! As readers we want to do the same thing.
- How can I become a strong, independent reader?
Some suggested discussions to do at home:
- Ask your child how to find a just right book.
- Discuss some favorite genres and what they like about it.
- Read and talk about books
Writers’ Workshop
Our writers will discover small moments to help generating ideas for writing. They will learn to read and tell meaningful stories. We will talk about how paying attention to the kinds of stories we read can inspire us when we are trying to come up with our own meaningful stories. Students will brainstorm possible small moments and think about is it a whole topic or a small moment. For example is the story about a time at the beach or a small moment at the beach like building a sandcastle.
Essential Question:
- How can I use the craft moves from a mentor authors' writing?
Some suggested activities you can do at home:
- Brainstorm topics to write about
- Talk about small moments vs. a whole event
Math
Module 1: Sums and Differences to 20
This week we will review module 1. Students will be able to
• Add and subtract within 100 based on their understanding of place value (10’s and 1’s).
• Decompose numbers within 100 into 10’s and 1’s
• Add and subtract within 100 based on their understanding of place value (10’s and 1’s).
• Decompose numbers within 100 into 10’s and 1’s
Our first assessment is Wednesday. Please keep a lookout for the assessment and student reflection next week. Please review it, sign it, and send it back to school.
Essential Questions
- How can strategies be used to quickly add and subtract?
- Would drawings or concrete materials be helpful in this situation?
- Which is the best strategy to use to solve addition or subtraction problems?
*Don’t forget to check out Eureka Math at https://greatminds.org/
* Module 1 Parent Tips
Social Studies
Students will look at core values in more detail especially respect, courage, responsibility, and integrity. What do they look like in our classrooms and in our interactions with others? What does respect look and sound like when working with others? Students will work in small groups to brainstorm responses to the question, What does "respect" mean to me?
Essential Questions:
- Are cultures the same?
Some suggested discussions you can have at home:
How can you...
- show respect for the ideas of others.
- work collaboratively.
Circles
Focus: Routines, getting to know each other, and respectful behavior especially when working with others
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Dear CAC Parents,
Welcome to the new school year! This year I am fortunate in that I will be meeting with your child’s class once a week. The first few weeks will be dedicated to “getting to know you” activities. In a couple of weeks we will begin Second Step guidance lessons. This is the guidance curriculum that we use in the elementary school K-5th grade. This program is designed to help students think about, develop and practice positive social skills. Research shows that children who learn and use these skills are more likely to get along with others and do better in school. Throughout the course of the year, students will learn about skills for learning, empathy and understanding feelings, how to use problem-solving skills, and how to manage strong emotions such as anger or fear.
Throughout the year I will be updating you on general areas of social and emotional learning but also on specific skills that you can help support at home.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Dana Purpura
CAC School Counselor
dpurpura@cacegypt.org
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