What are we studying this week in 2nd grade?

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

Reading:

Stories-Annie’s Gifts

phonics: syllables ending in long vowels; ch and sch sounding like “k”

High Frequency Words: though; group

Comprehension Skill: theme

Math: Math: practicing math facts; money

* math test on money on Thursday

Science: none this week; next week we will review for the final

Social Studies: The First Americans

*quiz on Monday

Religion: virtue perseverance; We Pray for People

Spelling words (also in take home notebooks)

Spelling for the week June 2, 2014

Annie’s Gifts

ache

chorus

stomach

chord

echo

school

though

group

uniform

music

able

bagels

bugle

tried

radio

Bonus

squeaked

Notes: 

* Donuts for Dads will be June 13^th after prayers.

* “book its” were due on Monday June (this is the last one)

* book reports are due Friday June 6^th (this is the last one)

* Some of the days are getting very warm. Please be sure to send in a water bottle to school. 

* Please remember to send your children in with appropriate shoes; no flip flops

* A final schedule went home last week. (one more weekly Reading and Spelling test on 6/13)

* Please put the Art Show and Literacy Fair in your schedule. (Wednesday June 18^th; 5:30-7pm) The 2^nd grade class will participate as a whole class. This will be done in class, and at the Literacy Fair. It would be great if your child would dress as Jack, Annie or Ms. Osborne, the author from the Magic Tree House series. This is not required, just an added bonus to make the  fair more enjoyable.

Spelling for the week June 2, 2014

Spelling for the week June 2, 2014

Annie’s Gifts

ache

chorus

stomach

chord

echo

school

though

group

uniform

music

able

bagels

bugle

tried

radio

Bonus

squeaked

Final exam schedule for 2nd grade 2014

Final exam schedule for 2^nd grade 2014

Tuesday June 10th:  Reading part 1 (1/2)

Wednesday June 11^th: Reading part 2 (1/2)

Thursday June 12^th : Spelling final (20 words)

Monday June 16^th : Math part 1 (1/2)

Tuesday June 17^th: Math part 2 (1/2)

Zoo trip

We will be going to the zoo on June 23rd. Permission slips will be coming home soon.

Spelling for the week of May 27th

Spelling for the week of May 27^th

Stone Soup

1.       airplane

2.                hair

3.                chair

4.                care

5.                pair

6.                share

7.                making

8.                mean

9.                judge

10.            badge

11.             compare

12.            dairy

13.            fair

14.            stairs

15.            square

Bonus

delicious

studying this week

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

Reading:

Stories-Stone Soup; Stone Soup the play

phonics: air, are, dge words

High Frequency Words: making; mean

Comprehension Skill: plot

Math: Math: practicing math facts; money

Science: none this week

Social Studies: The First Americans

Religion: joyfulness-virtue of the month; responding to God’s word

Spelling words (also in take home notebooks)

	judge badge compare dairy fair stairs square Bonus delicious

 

airplane

hair

chair

care

pair

share

making

mean

* weekly spelling test

Notes: 

* Habitat project is due Thursday May 29th

* Donuts for Dads will be June 13^th after prayers.

* “book its” will be due on Monday June 2^nd (don’t forget, just send in note if your child read for 20 minutes every day)

* book reports are due Friday June 6th

* Some of the days are getting very warm. Please be sure to send in a water bottle to school.  

* Please remember to send your children in with appropriate shoes; no flip flops

* Spaghetti Dinner and Variety Show Wednesday

Donuts for Dads

Friday June 13^th after prayer

We will celebrate Father’s Day the Friday before Father’s Day. (June 15^th) We will do something special for our dads right after prayer. We would love it if our dads, and/or grandfathers would join us. 
We will be meeting in the gym, right after prayer. This should be around 8:15am or so. It should last around a half hour. 

Muffins for Moms and Donuts for Dads

Muffins for Moms

Friday May 9^th after prayer

We will celebrate Mother’s Day the Friday before Mother’s Day. (May 11^th.) We will do something special for our moms right after prayer. We would love it if our moms, and/or grandmas would join us. There will be more information as we get closer.

Donuts for Dads

Friday June 13^th after prayer

We will celebrate Father’s Day the Friday before Father’s Day. (June 15^th) We will do something special for our dads right after prayer. We would love it if our dads, and/or grandfathers would join us. There will be more information as we get closer.

important dates

Here are some important dates:

Wednesday May 28th - spaghetti dinner/ variety show 

Thursday June 5th - spring concert

Thursday June 12th - PTO meeting

Wednesday June 18th - Art Show and Literacy Fair

Spelling words for the week of May 5th

Spelling words for the week of May 5^th

Unit test; review words

unlucky

front

neighbor

sleigh

after

brother

undo

index

 eighty

weight

true

years

unfair

reindeer

flower

Bonus:

probably

Here are some websites with some reading activities for 2nd grade

Here are some websites with some reading activities for 2^nd grade. Enjoy your break!

http://www.abcya.com/second_grade_computers.htm

http://www.funbrain.com/FBSearch.php?Grade=2

http://www.collierschools.com/weblessons/students_online/2Reading.htm

http://www.newton.k12.ks.us/tech/second_grade_internet_links1.htm

http://web.norman.k12.ok.us/125/USRY2nd.html

(I have put this on my blog also, it may be easier to click on the link.)

Love,

Mrs. Blansett

fractions test

We will be taking our Fractions test on Wednesday April 30th.

spelling week of April 14

spelling week of April 14

no test this week!

neighbor

sleigh

weight

reindeer

weigh

veil

grow

near

really

mostly

eighty

cold

beach

most

move

Bonus:

calendar

book report categories for April and May

Only 2 book reports left for 2nd grade!

April: spring, April, Easter, or responsibility

May: spring, May, plants, joyfulness, Memorial Day

studying this week

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

Reading:

Stories-Space Dreams; Man on the Moon

phonics: short ou words; syllables

High Frequency Words: began; ever

Comprehension Skill: main idea

*weekly reading test

*weekly spelling test

Math: practicing math facts; geometry

Science: space

Social Studies: communities; learn about factories and the bank; students will be getting vocabulary words

Religion: creativity; lent; prepare for Easter

Spelling words (also in take home notebooks)

camera

carry

lesson

suddenly

follow

pretty

began

ever

cousin

double

basket

button

circus

lizard

pilot

*weekly spelling test (on Friday)

Notes: 

* March’s book report is due March 31^st

* March’s book it is due April 1^st  

* 4/5 grade bake sale is Wednesday and Thursday this week
*  If anyone has cookie cutters, or play dough that we can borrow, please send it in as soon as possible please. We can also use a wax paper, but we won't be sending this back. Thank you!

cookie cutters, play dough, wax paper

Hi,
    If anyone has cookie cutters, or play dough that we can borrow, please send it in as soon as possible please. We can also use a wax paper, but we won't be sending this back. Thank you!

Mrs. Blansett

What are we studying this week in 2nd grade?

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

Reading:

Stories-Yawning Dawn; Missing: One Stuffed Rabbit

phonics: aw, ough words; silent consonants

High Frequency Words: really; finally

Comprehension Skill: making judgments

*weekly reading test

*weekly spelling test

Math: practicing math facts; place value, ordering numbers and review

*test on Thursday

Science: none this week

Social Studies: communities; learn about factories and the bank; students will be getting vocabulary words

Religion: creativity; lent; prepare for Easter

Spelling words (also in take home notebooks)

draw

straw

really

finally

awful

claw

saw

family

paper

calm

jaw

paw

bought

whoever

wrong

Bonus

    gathered

 *weekly spelling test (on Friday)

Notes: 

* Students were given a reminder on Friday right before their Spelling test about which way “b” and “d” went, as well as a quick reminder that many words had “mb” and “kn” in them. They were told they would be marked wrong if they were written incorrectly. They were also reminded that all of their words, except the bonus were lowercase.

* Spirit Week! Please check with your paper and your child’s agenda to keep up the All Saints spirit!  

* Don’t forget that we end our week with “Khali” a thon! Let’s help Khali!

*  Math test will be Thursday

*  PTO meeting on Thursday night

* St. Patrick’s Day parade is Saturday March 15^th

spelling for the week of March 10

spelling for the week of March 10

awful

claw

saw

bought

draw

straw

really

finally

whoever

wrong

family

paper

calm

jaw

   paw

Spirit Week (week of 3/10-3/14)

Monday: dress down, wear blue
Tuesday: Sports Day! Wear your favorite team's jersey!
Wednesday: Patriotic Day! dress down; wear something patriotic or red, white and blue
Thursday: picnic day! Bring a bag lunch; dress down by wearing bright colors!
Friday: Crazy hair day! Yes, dress down

studying this week march 3rd

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

Reading:

Stories-Paul Goes to the Ball; The Rooster Who Went to His Uncle’s Wedding

phonics: a, al, au words making the sound like you say to the dr.; silent letters

High Frequency Words: story; able

Comprehension Skill: plot

*weekly reading test

*weekly spelling test

Math: Math: practicing math facts; finishing up place value
*test coming soon

Science: People Grow and Change, The Human Body, how it works and grows

*test tomorrow; 3/4/14

Religion: creativity virtue; Lent; Getting Prepared for Easter (Religion curriculum)

Social Studies: scholastic news; Choosing Goods and Services; community

Spelling words for the week of March 3rd

The Rooster Who Went to His Uncle’s Wedding

1.  climb

2. comb

3. lamb

4. kneel

5. knit

6. knot

7. story

8. able

9. chalk

10. sauce

11. all

12. crumb

13. knob

14. knee

15. brook

Bonus:

March

*weekly spelling test (on Friday)

Notes: 

* book fair is this week; browsing and wish lists were made on Monday; shopping starts on Tuesday; parents shopping night is Thursday night

* March’s book report is due March 31^st

* March’s book it is due April 1^st

* math test on place value is going to be within the next week or so; I will let you know

Spelling words for the week of March 3rd

Spelling words for the week of March 3rd

The Rooster Who Went to His Uncle’s Wedding

1.  climb

2. comb

3. lamb

4. kneel

5. knit

6. knot

7. story

8. able

9. chalk

10. sauce

11. all

12. crumb

13. knob

14. knee

15. brook

Bonus:

March

100 day news

100 days of school is Wednesday February 26th. (unless we have any other snow days)
Our party will be Wednesday afternoon. We will be doing a variety of activities throughout the day to celebrate 100 days of school!

spelling for the week of February 24th

Spelling for the week of February 24, 2014

Bruno the Baker

 bread

breath

spread

sweat

thread

weather

ready

today

eraser

 helper

 head

 instead

 baker

 biker

 feather

Bonus: 

gingerbread

Valentine's Party

Hi,

    We will have our Valentine's Party and pass out Valentine's on Monday February 24th. 

     Also, our 100 day projects will be due on Monday February 24th, instead of February 14th, due to the snow day. 

      Our 100 day celebration has also been moved, but I have to check when I get back to school on the specific day. I will let you know when we get back to school.

Mrs. Blansett

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

Reading:

Stories-Birthday Joy; The Best Older Sister

phonics: oi, oy words; suffixes with ful

High Frequency Words: father; told

Comprehension Skill: theme

*weekly reading test

*weekly spelling test

Math: practicing math facts; place value

Science: People Grow and Change, The Human Body, how it works and grows

Religion: tolerance (virtue); forgiveness and making good choices (Religion curriculum)

Social Studies: Abraham Lincoln and scholastic news

Spelling words (also in take home notebooks)

point

enjoy

father

wonderful

choice

voice

royal

noise

Joy

boy

boil

coin

told

colorful

spoil

Bonus:

Valentine’s Day

Notes: 

* The 100 day project is due February 14th.

* February’s book report is due Monday March 3rd.

* February’s book it is due Monday March 3rd.

* Please check in with your child to make sure they have everything they need. (folders, erasers and pencils)

spelling for the week of February 10th

point

enjoy

father

wonderful

choice

voice

royal

noise

Joy

boy

boil

coin

told

colorful

spoil

Bonus:

Valentine’s Day

a typo Mrs. Martin found

Mrs. Martin asked me to pass this along. 

There is a typo on it the paper that came home last week (per attached)

It should read  March 7 not May 7 she called and asked about it

Valentine’s cards

2/7/14

Here is a class list for Valentine’s cards. Please be kind. Please complete a Valentine for each child in the class, if your child chooses to pass them out.

Thank you for your thoughtfulness!

Mrs. Blansett and the 2^nd grade

Party Info

* If your child’s last name starts with any letter starting with N through Z please send in a treat or drink for our Valentine’s party. This will be on 2/14. Please send in a note with your child or send an email to Mrs. Blansett to let her know what you would like to bring. Thank you!!!

* If your child’s last name starts with any letter starting with A through M please send in a treat or drink for our 100 day party. (Right now this will be on 2/25.) Please send in a note with your child or send an email to Mrs. Blansett to let her know what you would like to bring. Thank you!!!

Class List for 2013

For Valentine's Day

Mikey W.	Jordynn
Connor	Jane
Aamilyian	Alyssa
Michael M.	Grace
AJ	Ryan
Brinley	Honour
Molly	David
Luke	Kylie
Mrs. Blansett	Mrs. Glennon

Spelling for the week of February 3, 2014

Spelling for the week of February 3, 2014

bravely

friendly

lightly

slowly

softly

weekly

ago

head

cheer

clear

many

off

pull

read

right

Bonus:

arrived

Studying this week Feb. 3rd

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

Reading:

Stories-Hear the Cheers, The Great Ball Game

phonics: ear, eer words; suffixes with ly

High Frequency Words: ago; head

Comprehension Skill: classifying

*weekly reading test

*weekly spelling test

Math: practicing math facts; collecting data

Science: People Grow and Change, The Human Body, how it works and grows

Religion: tolerance (virtue); forgiveness and making good choices (Religion curriculum)

Social Studies: none this week

Spelling words (also in take home notebooks)

*weekly spelling test (on Friday)

 bravely

friendly

lightly

slowly

softly

weekly

ago

head

cheer

clear

many

off

pull

read

right

Bonus:

arrived

Notes: 

* It is boot season! Please make sure your child has the appropriate shoes in their bag for school.

* The 100 day project is due February 14th.

* Please check in with your child to make sure they have everything they need. (folders, erasers and pencils) (many need erasers or pencils)

* We will be working a little bit with cursive. Please continue to print. We will only have an introduction to cursive.

* February’s book report is due Monday March 3^rd.  (It is due on a Monday to give the students a little extra time because they also have a 100 day project due this month.)

* February’s book it is due Monday March 3^rd.