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Classroom Updates
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- Life Skill of the Week: Courage
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- Weekly AR % Goal to Reach: 66%
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| SECOND GRADE WEEKLY NEWS |
- We are celebrating Valentine's Day on Friday, February 13. Students are invited to wear red and white!
- We have 22 students in the classroom. If you wish to pass out Valentines, please only sign the "from" to make the handing out process smooth.
- Please make sure your child has a medium or large Valentine's Day gift bag to collect Valentines. Please do not send a box, as they might break or are too small. Valentines and gift bags should be brought in Friday, February 13.
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- If you have not yet turned in your T-Shirt order form for your child, please make sure it is submitted by February 20.
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- We will begin reading The Wild Robot Protects on Monday, February 9. Please make sure your student has the book.
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- I am very proud of the student's AR progress! Many have met their goal and chose a new one. Please continue to instill this love of reading. It's a direct reflection of you!
- Remember, a minimum of two ARs should be taken during the week, unless your child is reading a chapter book.
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- The annual Go Writer's PBS Story Contest forms were handed out last week. Our school has always been represented well in this contest.
- Please make sure to follow the guidelines for Second Grade: 100-350 words and at least 5 pictures. Please add the word count and title.
- Your child may choose to type the story. Please assist them in typing!
- Remember, this assignment is mandatory. Parental assistance is highly encouraged, but should be in the tone of a Second Grade student.
- The completed story and PBS Entry Form are due no later than Friday, March 6.
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- In March, the school will be reading The Eyes and the Impossible. Please have that book turned in by Friday, February 20.
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- Please encourage printing effort on all assignments, homework, classwork, quizzes, and tests.
- It is so important to instill great practices of handwriting effort to show pride in schoolwork.
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- School sweaters are mandatory on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
- PE sweatshirts and sweatpants are mandatory on Tuesday and Thursday.
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- In Math, we are continuously working on triple digit subtraction with and without regrouping. To make this transition easier, your child should be practicing math facts at home through 20.
- Limit counting on fingers.
- Please use Freckle, IXL, or math flash cards to ensure math fact fluency.
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- Homework completed at home should reflect your child's best work. Printing should be neat as if your child was completing it in school.
- As your child's primary educator, please insist on neat work. Please ensure that no food, drinks, or oils are near homework. This is to promote the quality of the work at home.
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