Thursday Updates 8/31/23

Thursday, August 31, 2023

  

Reminders for Thursday, August 31st
  • Remember your Chromebook and charger every day!
  • No School on Friday, 9/1 - Labor Day Weekend
  • No School on Monday, 9/4 - Labor Day
    • Moveable Monday on Thursday, 9/7, meaning that we will have Library, not P.E.
  • Patterns quiz on Wednesday, 9/6 (math)
  • Reading MAP test on Wednesday, 9/6
  • Citizenship Assessment on Thursday, 9/7 (social studies)
    • Study guide was sent home today, 8/25.
    • Study guides are linked above or you can find them under the Students tab.
  • Homework packet due on Friday, 9/8
    • It will be sent home on Tuesday, 9/5.
  • Even and Odd Numbers quiz on Friday, 9/8 (math)
  • Math MAP test on Friday, 9/8
  • Patriots' Day Ceremony on Monday, 9/11 at 8:20am (school assembly)
  • 2-digit Place Value quiz on Thursday, 9/14 (math)
Notes
  • All the kiddos' login information in the back cover of their agenda. Copies were also sent home in the yellow manila folder earlier this week.
    • Most applications can be accessed through LCPS Go. The kids and I will also be adding them to their bookmarks on Chromebooks under a "Room 13" folder.
  • PEP (Parents as Educational Partners)
    • There are monthly events for grown-ups/caregivers of English Language (EL students). They are hosted by Mrs. Gustilo and Mrs. Chatila, two of our EL teachers at PNB. All meetings are held at Pinebrook.
  • Weekly Reminder
    • Return library books by Mondays on B Weeks!
      • We have not picked out books yet. We will after Labor Day. 
      • If you do not return your books, you will not be allowed to pick out new books.
    • Wear sneakers on Thursday and Friday for P.E.
      • If you do not wear sneakers/tennis shoes/trainers or closed-toed shoes (NO boots), you will not be allowed to participate in P.E. This is a rule from the P.E. teachers.
    • Ice Cream is available at lunch on Wednesdays for $1.
      • LCPS allows students to purchase ice cream any day of the week.
      • As a team, second grade is encouarged to get ice cream on Wednesday to help prevent any chaos (like buying 4 ice creams).
    • House Spirit Days are on Fridays.
      • Wear your house color on Fridays to show house spirit. 
    • Parents can join at lunchtime on Tuesdays and Thursdays!
      • Please be sure to bring your ID card to get in the front door.
      • Please make sure to stay at our table. You can walk your kiddo back to the classroom after lunch (when Ms. Stiffler comes to pick them up) if you would like.
      • Our lunch is 12:45 - 1:15pm.
PTA Events
Week Overview
SEL/Morning Meeting -  The first link will tell you about our conversations throughout the week. This link will tell you more about what SEL is from LCPS. 
Reading - We practiced reading independently and using Lalilo and RAZ kids. The kids were also given time to try out Epic.
Writing - We read a couple books about the importance of our names and then wrote about our names. We also wrote about our favorite memory. Next week, we will start learning/reviewing nouns.
Read Aloud - We read some back to school books this week!
Math - We learned about ordinal numbers and started learning about patterns. Next week, we will learn more about patterns and practice with even and odd numbers.
Social Studies We started our Citizenship unit and learned about the traits of a good citizen. We will continue this learning next week.
Handwriting  -  We practiced the letters c, o, s, v, and w.

I'll see the kids again on Tuesday!
Have a great 4-day weekend,