Another note is that we have switched from RAZ kids Reading to RAZ kids Foundations. This allows me to assign the kids lessons based on the VA Standards of Learning and support their learning similar to Dreambox. The kids have "missions" to complete and can still earn stars. We are now free-reading from Epic instead. On the homework packet, "RAZ Kids" has been changed to "Read with Another Person" so they can read with a sibling, parent, relative, friend, or stuffed animal to get an extra dojo point.
Week Overview
Please note that the habitats test has been moved to Monday, 10/23. Two more days to study!
Reminders for Friday, October 20th
- Remember your Chromebook and charger every day!
- Homework packet due on Friday, 10/27
- It will be sent home on Monday.
- Habitats test on Monday, 10/23 (science)
- Rounding quiz on Tuesday, 10/24 (math)
- The student will round a given number to the nearest 10.
- Example: 33 rounds to 30, 46 rounds to 50.
- Food Chain quiz on Wednesday, 10/25 (reading)
- The student will use their background knowledge to identify the main idea of a nonfiction text and give three details to support their thinking.
- It is not a quiz on food chains. It is a quiz of reading skills.
- Fall Class Party on Friday, 10/27
- Please be sure to let Ms. Stiffler know if you plan to attend so she can let the main office know. Thanks!
- No School on Monday, 10/30 - teacher work day
- No School on Tuesday, 10/31 - teacher work day
- Changes in Habitats test on
Notes
- 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!
- 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.
- Our lunch is 12:45 - 1:15pm.
- Pinebrook Family Resources Page
- Information on how to study, testing, online programs, etc.
- School Store is open on Fridays!
- Everything is $2.
- My expectations are that the kids check in and drop off their backpacks FIRST and that all of their school store items stay in their backpacks.
SEL/Morning Meeting - Family Communication, Home Link for Lesson. We continued learning about growth mindset, the power of "yet", and making mistakes. We also talked about helpful thoughts versus unhelpful thoughts.
Math - We learned how to round numbers to the nearest 10 (33 rounds to 30, 46 rounds to 50) and will continue it next week. We will then start our basic addition unit (no regrouping).
Phonics - We learned about the digraphs th- (unvoiced thumb) and ch- (lunch).
Reading - We will wrap up using food chain for main idea learning and start learning about transportation.
Writing - We learned about pronouns (he, she, they, we, us). We will start working on basic sentences next week.
Writing - We learned about pronouns (he, she, they, we, us). We will start working on basic sentences next week.
Science - We finished our habitats unit. Next week, we will have a one-day lesson on germs and then start talking about changes in habitats.
Stay dry this weekend,
