I have noticed a trend with using Epic and Boddle. On Epic, kids are rushing through the books (audiobooks mainly) to level up on Epic and have the highest level. On Boddle, the kids are skipping the problems to be able to battle their classmates rather than working out the problems. I have spoken with them and told them that is the lazy way out and not the point of the programs. They are aware that if it happens next week (and onwards), it will be a red point on Dojo due to being irresponsible.
Just a heads up that the kids will have a substitute on Wednesday, 11/15. I will be out of the building for a training. As usual, I should have access to my email and Dojo but please be sure to contact the front office if you have any immediate concerns (mainly dismissal changes). Thank you!
Reminders for Friday, November 10th
SEL/Morning Meeting - Family Communication, Home Link
Math - We finished our fact family unit and will be starting our basic subtraction unit. We will practice our subtraction skills all next week.
Phonics - We learned about the digraphs -nk (think, pink) and the magic e with long a (a_e = same, made). We learned the heart words: there, where, and who.
Reading - We wrapped up our learning about transportation and how to use it to make connections to ourselves, other texts, and the world. Next week, we will start learning about plant life cycles; we will cycle back to this during science later in the year. We will also learn how to use nonfiction texts to ask and answer questions.
Writing - We learned about capital letters and punctuation. We will continue this and practice these skills next week..
Social Studies - We started our Native groups unit with the Powhatan. We will learn about the Pueblo next week.
Due to Diwali on Monday, I will see the kids again on Tuesday, 11/14!
Have a great 4-day weekend,
Reminders for Friday, November 10th
- Remember your Chromebook and charger every day!
- Homework packet due on Friday, 11/17
- It will be sent home on Tuesday.
- Report Cards sent on ParentVUE at 3pm on Monday, 11/6
- No School on Monday, 11/13 - Diwali
- Basic Subtraction quiz on Thursday, 11/16 (math)
- Pueblo quiz on Friday, 11/17 (social studies)
- Lakota quiz on Tuesday, 11/28 (social studies)
- Problem-Solving quiz on Wednesday, 11/29 (math)
- The student will read math word problems and write the matching equation. The student will solve the equation with the correct answer.
- Plant Life Cycle Reading quiz on Wednesday, 11/29 (reading)
- The student will use their background knowledge and a nonfiction text to ask and answer questions about plant life cycles.
- It is not a quiz on plant life cycles. It is a quiz of reading skills.
- Equal and Unequal quiz on Friday, 12/1 (math)
- 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
Math - We finished our fact family unit and will be starting our basic subtraction unit. We will practice our subtraction skills all next week.
Phonics - We learned about the digraphs -nk (think, pink) and the magic e with long a (a_e = same, made). We learned the heart words: there, where, and who.
Reading - We wrapped up our learning about transportation and how to use it to make connections to ourselves, other texts, and the world. Next week, we will start learning about plant life cycles; we will cycle back to this during science later in the year. We will also learn how to use nonfiction texts to ask and answer questions.
Writing - We learned about capital letters and punctuation. We will continue this and practice these skills next week..
Social Studies - We started our Native groups unit with the Powhatan. We will learn about the Pueblo next week.
Due to Diwali on Monday, I will see the kids again on Tuesday, 11/14!
Have a great 4-day weekend,