What are we studying this week? (Duck)

What are we studying this week in 2^nd grade?

Reading:

stories-The Ugly Duckling, Duck

phonics: long a -ai, ay and inflected endings-s, es, ing

High Frequency Words: mother, myself

Comprehension Skill: compare and contrast

*weekly reading test

Math: measuring and comparing with cm and m

*test next Wednesday

Science: begin living and non living things

Religion: Cleanliness, practice prayers, discuss celebrating special times in the Catholic Church

Social Studies: none this week

Spelling words (also in take home notebooks)

danger paint keep warm beak paddle grows bonus: explore

passes

teaching

passing

wishes

teaches

wishing

mother

myself

*weekly spelling test

Notes:

* Please continue to read for Book It Due November 1st

* Our 1^st book report is Due November 1st

* Please help your children remember to do their homework in pencil

*Auction basket will be a crafty basket; money due by November 1^st (Thank you to those who already sent it in!)

* half day on Monday, October 31^st; parade in the morning (10:30)

* party will start about 10 am. Parents are welcome to come about 10:15 to help with costumes.

* Any volunteers to send in goodies for our Halloween party? Please contact Mrs. Blansett