Dec, 19, 20, 21

This week we will:

- review math concepts taught during the first semester.
- have reading groups based on reading levels and student needs. 

- learn about reflexive pronouns and other ELA skills taught during first semester.  
- have Story Time in Learning Commons (Media Center) on Monday.
- have Flashlight Tuesday on Tuesday. (The students may bring in a flashlight and books from home to read.) 
- have Winter Centers on Wednesday beginning at 8. 
- have Guidance on Wednesday at 12:15.
- have the Reindeer Dash on Wednesday at 1:40.

I hope you and your family have a wonderful holiday! 
~ Ms. Folsom

Dec. 12- 16

This week we will:

- review one step word problems and learn how to solve two step word         problems. 
- have reading groups based on reading levels and student needs.
- ask and answer questions about informational text.

- write a friendly letter to our parents.
- learn about Simple Machines and Energy. 
- learn about root words, reflexive pronouns, and possessive nouns
- have STEM on Monday. 
- have Winter Wonderland with second grade friends on Wednesday. 

Dec. 5- 9

This week we will:

- learn how to subtract 2 digit numbers using the Place Value strategy- Adding Up to find the Difference
- have reading groups based on reading levels and student needs.
- discuss Author's Purpose with various texts.  
- ask and answer questions about informational text.
- describe connection between scientific ideas in given text.

- write a friendly letter to our parents.
- learn about James Oglethorpe.
- have STEM on Monday. 
- learn about the /oo/ pattern in spelling/ phonics. 

Field Trip on Wednesday, Dec. 7 to see the Nutcracker.  
Please talk to your child about theater behavior and manners.  
We are asking the students to dress nice for the theater, not Sunday best, but nice.  (Ex. best pair of blue jeans and nice shirt, a dress with tights, etc.)