Friday Updates 11/8/24

Friday, November 8, 2024

Reminders for Friday, November 8th
  • Remember your Chromebook and charger every day!
  • Practice your student ID number!
  • Homework packet due Friday, 11/15/24 
    • It will go home Monday, 11/11.
  • Quarter 1 Report Cards are available on ParentVUE.
  • Wear red, white, and blue for Veterans Day on Monday, 11/11
  • Habitats and Ecosystems Test on 11/14 (science)
    • Your child needs to know that plants and animals depend on their environment and habitat to survive. (interdependence). They live in a specific habitat and environment because it gives them everything they need to survive.
  • 3-digit Place Value quiz on 11/15 (math)
Notes
  • PEP (Parents as Educational Partners)
    • There are monthly events for grown-ups and caregivers of English Language (EL students). They are hosted by Mrs. Gustilo, one of our EL teachers at PNB, and Ms. Stiffler; while our kids happen to have both these teachers, these meetings are for ALL families at Pinebrook. All meetings are held at Pinebrook.
    • Next event is Tuesday, 11/19/24 from 5:30 - 7:30pm.
      • Topic: The U.S. School System, Study Skills, and Homework
      • Dinner and childcare will be provided.
      • Please let Mrs. Gustilo (roxanne.gustilo@lcps.org) or Ms. Stiffler know if you plan to attend and if you would like an translator for your langauge (Arabic, Urdu, etc.) Thank you!
  • Weekly Reminders
    • Return library books by Mondays!
      • We will get new books EVERY Monday.
      • If you do not return your books, you will not be allowed to pick out new books.
    • Wear sneakers on Tuesday and Thursday 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).
    • 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 with your child.
      • Our lunch is 12:20 - 12:50pm.
    • House Spirit Days are on Fridays.
      • Wear your house color on Fridays to show house spirit. 
PTA Events
Week Overview
Phonics - We reviewed VCe words and worked with 2-syllable words that have 
Handwriting  -  We practiced the lowercase and uppercase letters Xx and Zz.
Reading - We learned about central idea and point of view.
Writing - We are learning about persuasive writing which is when you are writing to convince someone else to do something. We will continue this next week.
Math - We practiced 2-digit place value (tens and ones). We will use this knowledge to start 3-digit place value next week (ones, tens, hundreds). 
Science We started learning about habitats and ecosystems and how they rely on each other. We will continue this learning next week.

Have a wonderful weekend,