Dec. 11- 15, 18- 20

December 11- 15, 18-20

During the week of December 11-15 we will:

- learn about measuring in inches, feet, yards, centimeters, and meters.
- have guided reading groups.
- read informational articles from Time For Kids, complete assignments related to article, and identify text features.
- review contractions, nouns, verbs, adjectives, and putting words in ABC order.
- have our class Holiday Centers on Friday, December 15 from 12-2.  Please email Sarah Warner if you have any questions.  We have a sign up to help with supplies and planning for parents to help with centers.

During the week of 18- 20 we will:
- watch a holiday movie and have snacks with our second grade friends during the Second Grade Holiday Party on Monday, December 18.  This is a STUDENT only event.
- review contractions, nouns, verbs, adjectives, and putting words in ABC order.
-  read informational articles from Time For Kids, complete assignments related to article, and identify text features.
- review place value and other math concepts taught this grading period. 


PLEASE EMAIL SARA WARNER IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15 OR MONDAY, DECEMBER 18. Thank you! 

We hope and pray everyone has a wonderful and safe Christmas Holiday.  See you in 2018! 

Dec. 4- 8

Go Dawgs! 

December 4-8

This week we will:
- go on a field trip on Tuesday to the Cobb Civic center to see the Nutcracker.
- go on a field trip on Friday to Allatoona High School for Measurement Madness on the football field.

- learn about measuring in inches, feet, yards, centimeters, and meters.
- read and discuss informational text, and look for informational text features.
- have guided reading groups. 

- continue our informational writing study.

- learn about contractions

- learn about push and pulls.

Remember to help your child with his/her Sharing Through Season project.  Due to schedule changes and other time constraints, we are not able to  have parents come in for this project.  We have two hours to squeeze in this activity.  Therefore there isn't a set time. Thank you for your understanding and helping your child prepare for their presentation. 

November 27- December 1

November 27- December 1

This week we will:

- continue working on solving two step word problems and teaching the students how to explain and write about their thinking.
- read and discuss informational text, and look for informational text features.
- have guided reading groups. 

- continue our informational writing study.
- learn about pronouns.
- review the seven continents and seasons.

Remember to help your child with his/her Sharing Through Season project.  Due to schedule changes and other time constraints, we are not able to  have parents come in for this project.  We have two hours to squeeze in this activity.  Therefore there isn't a set time. Thank you for your understanding and helping your child prepare for their presentation. 

Thanksgiving Feast Luncheon

Dear Parents, Grandparents, & Family,

It’s that time of year again! Pickett’s Mill will be hosting it’s 4th Annual Thanksgiving
Feast Luncheon. All parents, grandparents, & family are invited to join the celebration.
The Feast will take place during your child’s 30 minute lunch period on their assigned
day.
* Thanksgiving Lunch for Kindergarten, 2nd, & 3rd Grades will be Tuesday,
November 14, 2017. Our lunch time is 11:25- 11:55.
* Thanksgiving Lunch for 1st, 4th, & 5th Grades will be Wednesday,
November 15, 2017.

We are very excited to continue this holiday tradition with our Pirate Friends & Family.
In order to expedite the process & keep things running smoothly, we are asking:

(1) Understand you will not be able to request siblings from other classes have
lunch with you. Each student has their allotted time frame. Of course, you
are welcome to have lunch with all of your children at their allotted times.

(2) Arrive 15 minutes early, as parking is always at a premium & we will be on
a very strict time schedule. You may park in the front lot or the back bus
parking lot as needed.

(3) In an effort to expedite time spent in the serving line & to make the most of
your visit, we are asking everyone Pre-Pay on their child’s lunch account
prior to & for all attending the Feast. This can be done by sending in cash,
check, or posting on www.mypaymentsplus.com.

Please note, even if your child is at Free or Reduced meal status, this
does NOT apply to Guest Meals--they will be full price--$3.75.

We look forward to seeing all of you this November 14th & 15th.

November 6-10

November 6-10 

This week we will:

- review how to solve two digit addition and subtraction problems using number lines, expanded form, and base tens.
- read and discuss informational text, and look for informational text features.
- have guided reading groups. 

- continue our informational writing study.
- learn about /ar/ in phonics/ spelling.
- learn about Mary Musgrove and Veterans Day

October 30- November 3

October 30- November 3

This week we will:

- learn how to solve two digit addition and subtraction problems using number lines.
- read and discuss informational text, and look for informational text features.
- have guided reading groups. 

- continue our informational writing study.
- learn about long U in phonics/ spelling.
- learn about Tomochichi and Mary Musgrove

Oct. 23-27

October 23- 27

This week we will:

- learn how to solve two digit addition problems using partial sums/ expanded form strategy.
- read and discuss informational text, and look for informational text features.
- have guided reading groups. 

- continue our informational writing study.
- learn about long U in phonics/ spelling.
- review common and proper nouns.
- learn about Tomochichi.
- have Fall Centers on Friday afternoon.

Oct. 9- 13

October 9-13

Thursday, Oct. 12 is an Early Release day.  Students will be dismissed at 12:30. 

Make sure you sign up for a conference.
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E094BA8A82AA75-fall

Conference week is next week, Oct 16-20. Dismissal will be at 12:30.


This week we will:

- learn how to solve 2 digit addition problems using base tens.
- finish reading our chapter book The Class at the End of the Hall by Douglas Evans
- have guided reading groups focusing on informational text and phonics.

- write a friendly letter to our parents.
- begin our informational writing study.
- learn about long i in phonics/ spelling.
- continue learning about the Creek and Cherokee Native American tribes.

Upcoming 5k walk/run

I would love to have the kids join me in the race, or run the kids' 1 mile race. Email me if you have any questions.

http://www.cedarcrestchurch.com/next-steps/missions/tim-crunk/

Conference Sign Up

Please visit the link below to sign up for Conferences.  Remember we have student led conferences at Pickett's Mill, which means your child will be attending the conference with the parents.
When signing up, note the column titled "Available Slot" for dates, not the column titled "Date".
Also, type your child's name in the "My Comment" box when signing up.


http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E094BA8A82AA75-fall

Oct. 2-6

October 2-6

This week  and next week we will:

- continue working on one step word problems,
- continue reading our chapter book The Class at the End of the Hall by Douglas Evans
- have guided reading groups. 

- write a friendly letter to our parents.
- continue our narrative writing.
- learn about long E in phonics/ spelling.
- review all  nouns.
- learn about the Creek and Cherokee Native American tribes

Information on upcoming 5K

http://www.cedarcrestchurch.com/next-steps/missions/tim-crunk/

Today I shared with the class about my upcoming trip to Haiti that I will be taking during Fall Break.  I shared a Power Point with kids showing a few pictures, as well as a map of Haiti.
Our students drew pictures for the Haitian students at the the school where I will be working.
I also shared information with the kids about a 5K and kid's fun run this October at Cedarcrest Church.  The race and fun run benefits the Haitian Education Fund.  I would LOVE for the class to join me in this event. I will be running in the 5K, and I hope to cheer for our students running in the Fun Run. Please visit the link above for more information.

Sept. 13 - 15, 18 - 22

September 13 - 15, 18 - 22

This week  and next week we will:

- continue learning about money (pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters).
- learn how to solve one step word problems,
- continue reading our chapter book The Class at the End of the Hall by Douglas Evans
- have guided reading groups. 

- write a friendly letter to our parents.
- continue our narrative writing.
- learn about short u and long A in phonics/ spelling.
- learn about plural nouns.
- learn about the regions and major rivers in Georgia.

Fall Break: September 25- 29

Prodigy

https://prodigygame.com/Play/

Sept. 5- 8

September 5-8

This week we will:

- continue learning about money (pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters).
- continue reading our chapter book The Class at the End of the Hall by Douglas Evans
- have guided reading groups. 

- write a friendly letter to our parents.
- continue our narrative writing.
- learn about short o in phonics/ spelling.
- learn about plural nouns.
- learn about the regions and major rivers in Georgia.


Change in Lunch Time: Our new time is 11:25- 11:55. 

Aug. 26- Sept. 1

August 26- September 1

This week we will:

- learn about money (pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters).
- have guided reading groups. 

- write a friendly letter to our parents.
- continue our narrative writing.
- learn about short i in phonics/ spelling.
- learn about collective nouns.
- learn about matter.

Change in Lunch Time: Our new time is 11:25- 11:55. 

Picture Day will be Tuesday, Aug. 29. Our assigned time is 9:00. 

Wednesday, Aug. 30 is an Early Release Day. 

August 21- 25

August 21-25

This week we will:

- continue learning about place value and comparing numbers
- have guided reading groups. 

- write a friendly letter to our parents.
- continue our narrative writing.
- learn about short e in phonics/ spelling.
- learn about proper nouns.
- continue our study on the Moon, the Sun, Shadows, and the Eclipse.
- go on our Field Trip to the Cobb Safety Village on Wednesday.

Solar Eclipse

For the eclipse, second grade will be watching a live broadcast from NASA in the classroom.
If you choose to check out your child for this event, he/she will not be counted absent if checkout is after 11:15.
Remember dismissal on this day, Monday August 21, will be at 3:05.

For more information please visit the link below:
http://www.cobbk12.org/eclipse/

August 14- 18

August 14- 18

This week we will:

- learn about place value. The students will show how to represent a number four different ways.
- learn about procedures for Guided Reading and begin reading groups.

- write a friendly letter to our parents.
- learn about the procedures for Writer's Workshop.
- learn about short a in phonics/ spelling.
- learn about nouns.
- begin our study on the Moon and Sun. 

Open House

August 10, 2017

5:30-6:00 General PTA Meeting

6:00-6:30 Session 1 (meet teachers)

6:30-7:00 Session 2, if needed (meet teachers)

Schedule

Time	SUBJECT
7:15- 8:00	Homeroom
8:00- 9:15	Math
9:15- 9:50	Science/ Social Studies
9:50- 10:40	Specials
10:40- 11:10	Recess
11:16- 11:46	Lunch
11:46- 12:00	Read Aloud
12:00- 1:00	Writing/ ELA
1:00- 2:00	Reading
2:10	Dismissal

Parent Contact form

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=-x3OL5-ROEmquMR_D8kYLV3XMiwhYUZIlsdXCHR1oZtUMkNWOU5LS0s1SjlLOFdVNUI5NlNQSFkxRy4u

Welcome and Supply List

Welcome Back! 

We are looking forward to seeing 
you at Meet and Greet on 

Friday, July 28 from 8 to 10 am. 

Ms. Folsom & Mrs. Desmarais

School Supplies: 
http://www.cobbk12.org/pickettsmill/PDFs%20and%20documents/FINAL%20School%20Supply%20List%202017-2018%20signed.pdf

Last 8 days of school

8 is Great!

Eight fun filled days to end our amazing 2^nd grade year!

Monday, May 15- Field day & Cow Drop

(Reminder: wear team color, tennis shoes, bring a labeled water bottle, bring a change of clothes, wear sun screen)

Tuesday, May 16- Pet Day

Bring a stuffed friend that can fit in your backpack.

Wednesday, May 17- Wacky Wednesday

Thursday, May 18- Friendship day

We will have snack on the track, sign yearbooks, and spend time with our second grade friends.

Friday, May 19- Camp Day

We will have flashlight reading, nature hike, etc.

Monday, May 22- Beach Day & End of the Year Class Centers at 12:00

Bring your beach towel, sunglasses, hats, and get ready to read and play in the sun. Oh, and don’t forget sunscreen!

Tuesday, May 23- Game Day & EARLY RELEASE

Bring a board game, cards, or a device to play with your friends.

Wednesday, May 24- LAST DAY & EARLY RELEASE! 

May 8- 12

To get the kids ready for 3rd grade, I had the kids copy this week's spelling words from the board.  Here is the list just in case your child was not able to copy the words correctly. The list is also on Spelling City. 
(disorder, disagree, distrust, dishonest, disgrace, 
disappear, until, plant, well, family) 

This week we will:

- work on solving two step word problems.

- have reading groups based on reading levels and student needs.

- continue our persuasive writing project.   
- begin learning about Jimmy Carter.

Upcoming Events:

May 10: Muffins with Mom, last names M- Z
May 11: Muffins with Mom, last names A- L
May 12: Cow Drop
May 15: Field Day for K- 2 grades
May 22: End of the Year Class Centers, 12:00
May 23: Early Release, 12:30
May 24: LAST DAY OF SCHOOL, 12:30 early release

More information about Field Day and the LAST 8 days (8 is Great!) coming soon! 

May 1- 5

Market Day will be MONDAY, MAY 8. 

This week we will:

- add three-digit numbers with regrouping.
- work on solving two step word problems.

- have reading groups based on reading levels and student needs.

- continue working on our Fairy Tale projects.
- continue our vocabulary enrichment.   

- continue our persuasive writing project. 
- wrap up our study on the life cycle of plants.  
- begin learning about Jimmy Carter.

Upcoming Events:

Monday, May 8: MARKET DAY
May 10: Muffins with Mom, last names M- Z
May 11: Muffins with Mom, last names A- L
May 12: Cow Drop
May 15: Field Day for K- 2 grades
May 22: End of the Year Class Centers, 12:00
May 23: Early Release, 12:30
May 24: LAST DAY OF SCHOOL, 12:30 early release

April 24- 28

Market Day will be MONDAY, MAY 8. 

This week we will:

- add two- digit and three-digit numbers with regrouping.
- add three and four two-digit numbers with regrouping. 

- have reading groups based on reading levels and student needs.

- continue working on our Fairy Tale projects.
- continue our vocabulary enrichment.   

- continue our persuasive writing project. 
- wrap up our study on animal/ insect life cycles.
- begin our study on the life cycle of plants.  

Upcoming Events:

Monday, May 8: MARKET DAY
May 10: Muffins with Mom, last names M- Z
May 11: Muffins with Mom, last names A- L
May 12: Cow Drop
May 15: Field Day for K- 2 grades
May 22: End of the Year Class Centers, 12:00
May 23: Early Release, 12:30
May 24: LAST DAY OF SCHOOL, 12:30 early release

April 17- 21

Market Day will be MONDAY, MAY 8. 
Remember this experience is only for the students. 

This week we will:

- begin multiplication with arrays and repeated addition. 

- have reading groups based on reading levels and student needs.

- the students began their independent or partner project on a Fairy Tale character.   

- continue our persuasive writing project. 
- learn about life cycles of mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles, and insects. 

Upcoming Events:

Friday, April 21: Spring Fling at Allatoona High School, 5:30- 8:30
Monday, May 8: MARKET DAY
May 10- 11: Muffins with Mom
May 12: Cow Drop
May 15: Field Day
May 23: Early Release, 12:30
May 24: LAST DAY OF SCHOOL, 12:30 early release

Pictures from Hait

Here are a few of the students' favorite pictures from my trip to Haiti. 
I wanted to share them with you. 

Prodigy

https://prodigygame.com/Play/

April 10- 14

This week we will:

- learn about area and partitioning rectangles, and begin multiplication with arrays and repeated addition. 

- have reading groups based on reading levels and student needs.

- the students began their independent or group project on a Fairy Tale character.   

- begin new persuasive writing project. 
- learn about life cycles of mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles, and insects. 

Upcoming Events:

Thursday, April 13: Leadership Night, 6:00
Friday, April 21: Spring Fling
Monday, May 8: MARKET DAY
May 10- 11: Muffins with Mom
May 12: Cow Drop
May 15: Field Day
May 23: Early Release, 12:30
May 24: LAST DAY OF SCHOOL, 12:30 early release

March 27- 31

Note about behavior: 

Please talk to your child about keeping his or her hands to themselves.  😊

Note about Homework: 
Some children will begin to have a math problem a night to solve.  This will be based on how the child did completing the problem of the day, which is a review of the addition and subtraction strategies taught this school year. If the child solved the problem correctly, no homework.  If the child did not solve the problem correctly, the child will have homework.
I am asking the parents to sign the homework page. 
The homework is due the next school day. 

This week we will:

- learn about solid shapes (3D) and learn basic fractions.  

- have reading groups based on reading levels and student needs.

- wrap up our class study of  fairy tales and begin individual or partner in class project on a chosen fairy tale.  

- write about stories read in class and learn how to proofread classmates' writings.  

Upcoming Events:

Friday, March 31- Booster-thon Fun Run (during Specials, 8:00- 8:50) 

April 3- 7: Spring Break

March 20- 24

This week we will:

- learn about plane shapes (2D), as well as sides and angles. 

- have reading groups based on reading levels and student needs.

- continue our unit on fairy tales

- write a friendly letter to our parents.

- write about stories read in class and learn how to proofread classmates' writings.  

- review leaders of our community, state, and nation, and their jobs. 

Upcoming Events:

Friday, March 24- Field Trip to Safety Village

Friday, March 31- Boosterthon (during Specials) 

April 3- 7: Spring Break

March 13- 17

This week we will:

- review the addition and subtraction strategies taught this quarter.

- have reading groups based on reading levels and student needs.

- continue our unit on fairy tales

- write a friendly letter to our parents.

- continue our writing unit on opinion writing.  

- begin study on leaders in our community, state, and nation. 

Upcoming Events (March Madness!) 

Friday, March 17- Green Out! (Wear green!)

Friday, March 24- Field Trip to Safety Village

Friday, March 31- Boosterthon (during Specials) 

April 3- 7: Spring Break

March 6- 10

Picture Day on Thursday, March 9! 

This week we will:

- work on solving two step word problems. 

- have reading groups based on reading levels and student needs.

- continue our unit on fairy tales

- write a friendly letter to our parents.

- review plural nouns

- continue our writing unit on opinion writing.  

- continue our unit on the Sun, Stars, and the Moon.

- begin study on leaders in our community, state, and nation. 

Upcoming Events (March Madness!) 

Thursday, March 9- Picture day (class picture and pre-paid individual) 

Friday, March 10- Pirate Palooza (school dance) & Book Fair Preview 6- 7:30pm

Friday, March 24- Field Trip to Safety Village

Friday, March 31- Boosterthon (during Specials) 

April 3- 7: Spring Break

Moon Web Quest

The Moon

 Web Quest (class project) 

Click on the link below to complete your tasks. 

http://www.primaryhomeworkhelp.co.uk/moon/facts.htm

Feb. 27- March 3

This week we will:

- review counting coins and bills, and solve word problems involving money.  
- have reading groups based on reading levels and student needs.
- continue our unit on fairy tales

- write a friendly letter to our parents.
- review plural nouns
- continue our writing unit on opinion writing.  
- continue our unit on the Sun, Stars, and the Moon.


*Some students need extra practice with adding and subtracting two and three digit numbers using the place value strategies taught in class. Therefore those students will have a homework/ extra work packet coming home this week. Please help your child complete the packet and return it once it is completed. 
Some students will have more work than others. 
We will review the strategies in class, and it will be assessed again throughout the third and forth grading periods. 
If your child does not bring home a homework/ extra work packet, then your child understands how to use the strategies to solve problems and doesn't need the extra help. 

Upcoming Events (March Madness!) 
Thursday, March 2- Pajama Day & Read Across America day
Thursday, March 9- Picture day
Friday, March 10- Pirate Palooza (school dance) 6- 7:30pm
Friday, March 24- Field Trip to Safety Village
Friday, March 31- Boosterthon (during Specials) 
April 3- 7: Spring Break

Practice Drills for Safey

You may hear your child talking about drills we have been practicing at school recently. To reinforce safety, and instill automatic responses during an emergency we have reviewed fire drills, tornado drills and code red lock down drills. Thank you for reinforcing the importance of practicing safety procedures at home.

February 6- 10

This week we will:

- learn how to add and subtract three digit numbers using number lines.  
- continue practicing how to tell time on an analog clock. (Please practice this skill at home.  Many kids are still struggling with this life skill.)
- have reading groups based on reading levels and student needs.
- begin our unit on fairy tales

- write a friendly letter to our parents.
- learn about compound words (closed, open, and hyphenated).
- continue our writing unit on opinion writing.  
- begin our unit on the Sun, Stars, and the Moon.

Remember Friendship cards (Valentine Cards) and boxes are due by next Tuesday, February 14. 

An example of a box: 

January 30- February 3

This week we will:

- learn how to add and subtract three digit numbers using number lines.  
- continue practicing how to tell time on an analog clock.
- have reading groups based on reading levels and student needs.
- work on our folktale and fable study.

- write a friendly letter to our parents.
- learn about Jackie Robinson.
- continue our writing unit on opinion writing.