Thursday, September 26, 2013

dress down

Tomorrow, Friday September 27 is a dress down day for the whole building.

Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Math Test

The Math Test has been postponed! I will give you a new date shortly.

Monday, September 23, 2013

What are we studying this week in 2nd grade?

What are we studying this week in 2nd grade?
Reading:
stories- The Workers; Tools
phonics: long vowel words (adding silent e)
              consonant digraphs sh, ch, th
High Frequency Words: use; world
Comprehension Skill: author’s purpose
*weekly reading test

Math: working with place value; adding and subtracting up to 20
*math test on Thursday September 26th

Science: none this week

Religion: our virtue is kindness; discuss Celebrations of God’s Love

Social Studies: Where we live

Spelling words (also in take home notebooks)
child
shape
chin
ship
chip
shut
use
world
grade
write
clean
many
work
shine
chair
Bonus:
autumn
*weekly spelling test

Notes and Reminders:
* PreK bake sale is Wednesday and Thursday! (treats and raffle tickets for 25 cents)
* Please send $4 for Scholastic News. We are still missing some.
* Please help your children be successful students. Please help them remember their all of their homework and any books that need to come to school. (Each night we have spelling, ELA and Math.) Sometimes having a morning routine or a nightly routine is helpful.
* Math test on Thursday September 26th.

Spelling List for the week of September 23rd

Spelling words (also in take home notebooks)
child
shape
chin
ship
chip
shut
use

world
grade
write
clean
many
work
shine
chair
Bonus:
autumn
 

Spanish

There will be a spanish quiz on the words in the student's packets. They are coming home today.

Here is the list:

abrigo-coat
aguja-needle
avion-airplane
arana-spider
arbol-tree
arco iris-rainbow

Wednesday, September 18, 2013

Supply List

Most of you have already sent everything you need in, but just in case you need a reference list, I am posting it here so it is easy to find.

Supply List for the fall of 2013


Dear Parents,
Included in this letter is a list of supplies your child will need for second grade with Mrs. Blansett. 

Second Grade Supplies 

a package of 20 or more number 2 pencils with erasers 
2 large pink erasers
2 box of 24 Crayons 
4 glue sticks
paper towels
1 roll masking or scotch tape
one pair of children’s scissors
1 box of Ziploc sandwich size bags
4 expo markers
2 spiral notebooks or composition books
1 box of facial tissues 
6 folders with pockets - please label with your child’s name (these are used to help keep your child organized)
1 1/2 inch three ring binder; goes to school and back home on a daily basis- please label with your child’s name

2 folders with pockets and holes; for use in the 3 ring binder- please label with your child’s name
soft sided pencil case; please label with your child’s name
old shirt to be used for art smock- please label with your child’s name

P.S. Please have the following extra supplies at home for homework:
*  Crayons
*  Pencils
*  Ruler
Have a great summer!
Mrs. Blansett
2ndblansettj@gmail.com

Saturday, September 14, 2013

Spelling list for the week of September 16th


Spelling for the week of September 16, 2013
sand
desk
land
lost
send
last
taste
people
pencil
stop
band
cost
most
your
live

Bonus:
September

Welcome to 2nd grade with Mrs. Blansett

Hello!
    You have found Mrs. Blansett's blog! Welcome. Here you will find information about our class. Let's have a fantastic and fun school year!
Mrs. Blansett