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Week 32

Important Dates:

March 19 - 23 - Book Fair all week

March 20 - Our class is scheduled for purchasing books @ the Book Fair

March 20 - ASP Movie Night (if your child is registered for ASP, they may attend the movie night for a $3 donation.

March 21 - Report Cards go home

March 22 - Author, Chris Rumble visits our school

March 22 - PTA/Reading Night, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. (food will be sold @ 5:30 for a price of $3)

Reminders:

Agendas - Please read and sign agendas daily.

Academic Info:

Lang Arts - In spelling we're  reviewing syllables in words.  We are also reviewing the use of periods in commanding and telling sentences.

Math - We're reviewing time to the hour and minutes and are learning about 3D shapes (vocabulary: cone, sphere, cube, pyramid, rectangular prism, cylinder, edge, face, vertices).

Soc Studies/Science - We are finishing up our unit on space and are learning about energy and types of forces.

Wishing well:

Our classroom needs some extra pencils and box of tissues.  If you are able to donate either of these items, please send them in with your child, thank you.

FYI:

Parents, if you are able to volunteer at the Book Fair, please let me know the days and times you are available and you will be contacted by a PTA representative.  The Book Fair operating hours are Mon - Thurs, 7:20 - 3:00 and Fri, 7:20 - 12:00.

Week 30

Important Date:

Mon. March 5 - Jump Rope for Heart money due

Wed. March 7 - Early Release Day

March 13 -15 - Book Fair Preview

Thurs. March 15 - Picture Day

Thurs. March 22 - PTA Meeting/Reading Night (food will be sold)

Reminders:

Agendas - Please check and sign agendas daily.

Folders - Folders need to be emptied weekly.

Academic Info:

Lang Arts - In spelling we are reviewing words with the "oy, oi" spelling pattern.  We're reviewing singular/plural nouns and subject verb agreement. 

Math - We are learning about temperature and time.  Math vocabulary: temperature, Fahrenheit, degree, Celsius, thermometer, hour, minute, day, half hour, quarter hour, digital, analog.

Soc. Studies/Science - We are learning about the Solar System and how day and night and the seasons are produced.

***Provide your child with daily reading time.  Discuss books with your child after they have read them.  Check for understanding of what was read.

Spotlighting!!!

Thank you to Mrs. Carway for donating school supplies to our classroom, they will go to good use.  Congrats to Nicholas who was chosen for Breakfast of Champions for the month of February. 

Wishing Well:

Our class could use extra snacks for snack time.  If you are able to donate snacks, please send them in with your child.  Thank you.

FYI:

Week 26

Important Dates:

Feb. 8 - Cosmic Bowling @ 5:30 p.m.

Feb. 14 - Valentine Swap in class (more info to come).   Goodies for sale to support Relay for Life.

Feb. 26 - Black History Report due (more info to come).

Reminder:

AR - Encourage your child to read daily.  Students are to take a minimum of two AR tests per week with a score of 80% or higher.

Agendas - Please sign agendas daily.

Folders - Check folders daily for notices, classwork and exams.  Folders should be emptied weekly if not daily.

Homework - Remember to check homework packets for accuracy and to fill in reading logs before turning in homework.

Academic Info:

Lang Arts - In spelling we are reviewing the spelling for the days of the week and are reviewing pronouns and the use of capital letters for proper names.

Math - We are learning about measurement.  Math Vocabulary: inch, meter, foot, yard, ruler, height, length, centimeter, temperature, Fahrenheit, degree, thermometer, unit, measure

Soc. Studies/Science - We are finishing up our unit on Matter.  Students will be tested on  key concepts such as, the three states of matter, the properties of matter and reversible and irreversible changes of matter.

*Continue to review subtracting with and without regrouping, checking subtraction by adding  and counting money and giving back change.

Spotlighting!!!

Congratulations to Giovanni and Christopher, our Breakfast of Champions representatives for the months of January and February, way to go!! 

Wishing Well:

We are in desperate need of pencils.  Please send in a box of #2 pencils with your child.  Students also need erasers.  Also, check with your child to see if he/she needs a dry erase marker.  We use them daily.  Thanks so much to those of you who send in extra supplies and snacks for the class.  The children and I really appreciate your thoughtfulness.

FYI:

CRCT Assessment practice is on-line.  Each child was given a personal Georgia ID and password to access the website a few weeks back.  If you are in need of the website address or any other information please let me know so I can get that to you.

Week 18

Important Dates:

Wednesday, December 13 - Classroom Holiday Rotations (The second grade students will be rotating from class to class and participating in different holiday activities in each classroom)

Wednesday, December 20 - Classroom Holiday Party (more info to come)

December 22 - January 8 - Holiday Break - No School

Reminders:

Homework - Remember to check homework for accuracy and fill in reading logs before turning in homework.

Folders - Be sure to check folders daily for notices, classwork and exams.  Empty folders weekly.

Agendas - Please  read and sign the agendas daily.

A.R. - The Accelerated Reading Program is a major component of our reading curriculum.  A.R. quizzes aid students in becoming fluent readers of books on their individual reading level.  To determine if a book is on your child's reading level have your child read the book aloud.  If your child has difficulty reading the majority of the words on each page, the book is probably at a higher reading level than your child's.  School library books are labeled according to reading levels and students are encouraged to check out on level books.  Our classroom goal is 10 A.R. quizzes a month.  Students must earn at least an 80% on each A.R. quiz in order to receive a point.  When students reach their goal each month they are rewarded with pizza certificates.  Students are given the STAR Literacy exam throughout the school year.  This exam assesses students reading abilities and comprehension skills.  Their reading level is then developed from the results of the test.

Academic Info:

Language Arts - In spelling we are reviewing er, ir and ur words.  We are also reviewing adverbs and pronouns.

Math - Students are working on subtracting two-digit numbers with regrouping.

Social Studies/Science - We are finishing up our unit on Native Americans.

Spotlighting!!! 

Congratulations to Michael, our Breakfast of Champions representative for great citizenship in the month of November.  Way to go!!

Wishing Well:

Our class is in desperate need of baby wipes, old magazines and old toys.  Parents, if you can donate any of the listed items please send them to school with your child.  Thank you for your support.

FYI:

-Our class will be completing a class book.  I am encouraging all parents to purchase a personal copy.  More information will be coming soon!

-CRCT Assessment practice is now available on-line.  Each child will be receiving a form with the web address and a personal Georgia ID listed on it.  The state ID is needed to access the website.

Week 14

Important Dates:

Monday, November 13 - 2nd grade field trip to Atlanta History Center (9:15 - 2:00)

Tuesday, November 14 - Picture Retakes; Holiday Fest at Publix with the Dowell Singers @ 6:45 p.m.

Friday, November 17 - 2nd grade Thanksgiving "Snack" Day (more information to come)

Tuesday, November 21 - Read-In (more Information to  come)

November 22 - 24 - Thanksgiving Holiday - School Closed

Reminders:

Homework - Parents please review your child's homework packet before they are turned in each week.

Folders - Check your child's work folder daily for any class work, test, or important notices sent home.

Agendas - Please sign or initial student agendas daily.

Library Books -  Dowell's media center will be switching to a different software system over the next few weeks.  Due to the changing of software systems all books that students have checked out need to be brought back to school by November 15.   Students will still be allowed to read books through the 17th, but again all books need to be back at school by November 15.  Students will be allowed to check out books again on December 4.  Thank you for your cooperation!

Academic Info:

Language Arts - In spelling students are focusing on long o words and high frequency words.  We are writing narrative stories and are using adjectives to make our writing come to life.

Math - In math we are reviewing counting money and making change.  We are now also learning how to use basic math facts to add two digit numbers.

Social Studies/Science - We are learning about the life of Pilgrims and Native Americans and are comparing their lives to our own.

Remember to continue reviewing the Core and Priority Words for Second Grade with your child.  Parents let me know if you need another copy of these words.

Wishing Well:

Our classroom is in need of: Baby Wipes, paper plates, extra snacks (needed for students who do not have snack) and old toys (for our treasure box), old magazines

Parents if  you are able to donate any of the above items please send them to school with your child.  Your support is greatly appreciated!

Spotlighting!!!

A big thanks to Mrs. Teresa for volunteering on our first field trip to Cagle's Dairy Farm.  You were a great help and the student's enjoyed having you there.

Thank you to the families of Yamiley, Michael, Jesus and Jose for donating requested items from our Wishing Well to the class!  It's very much appreciated.

Congrats to Desiree, Jose and Ngangum for being Breakfast of Champions for the months of August, September and October.  Keep up the good character!

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Week 6

Important Dates:

Wednesday, September 20 - Early Release Day

Friday, September 29 - Field Trip to Cagles Dairy Farm

Reminders:

Homework - Students will now receive a weekly homework packet every Monday. The entire packet is to be completed and returned to school on Fridays.  Students will continue to write their homework in their agendas daily.  Spelling words are written in the agendas every Monday.

Homework Folders - Be sure to check your child's homework folder daily for important notices, completed class work  and weekly homework packets.

Agendas - Please continue to sign or initial the agendas daily.

Field Trip - Our first field trip for this school year will be to Cagles Dairy Farm on Friday, September 29.  All Money is due on Friday, September 22. The cost of the field trip is $12.00.  The hours of the trip are 9:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Parents who would like to attend this field trip will have to ride in their own car to the farm and will have to pay the $12.00 fee at the farm. Please send me a note if you are interested in attending this field trip.

Academic Info:

Language Arts - In spelling students are focusing on words containing soft c and g sounds.   Students are reviewing literary elements in reading and are writing "How To" stories during writer's workshop.

Math - Students are working on place value and ways to show numbers.

Core and Priority Words- Each child was given a Priority and Core Words list to take home. The Priority and Core Words are high frequency words your child needs to know how to read and spell by the end of this school year. Continue to review these words regularly with your child. If you do not have the Priority and Core Words list please send me a note and I will send you one.

Wishing Well

Our classroom is in need of:

paper plates, dried beans  (used for class projects and activities)

extra snacks for the class (needed for students who do not have snack)

old toys, games (for our treasure box)

If you are able to donate any of the above items please send them into school with your child. Your support is greatly appreciated!

Spotlighting!!! September Birthdays! - Yamiley (9/23)

Week 4

Dear Parents,

I hope you all had a happy and safe Labor Day weekend!  We are now in the fourth week of school and the students are adjusting very well to second grade.  I am enjoying getting to know each child and we are concentrating on building a positive classroom community.  We are learning and practicing classroom rules, routines and the Dowell Dolphin Duties on a daily basis.

• High Expectations
• Respect for All People and Their Property
• Safe and Orderly School
• Time on Task
• Tame Line

The students are showing responsibility in the classroom with their job duties,  such as line leader, floor monitor, cafeteria helper and more.  Jobs change weekly. 

Important Dates:

Monday, September 4 - Labor Day Holiday, no school

Tuesday, September 5 - Fundraising Packets are due

Thursday, September 7 - Open House - 6:15 - 7:00 p.m.,  PTA Meeting - 7:00 - 7:45 p.m.

Friday, September 15 - Progress Reports go home

Reminders:

Snack Time - We have snack time in our classroom and I ask that you please pack a healthy snack for your child (no candy or sugary snacks).  Water is allowed in the classroom during snack time, but please no fruit juices or sugary drinks. 

Agendas, Homework, Folders - Parents please be sure to read your child's agenda and initial or sign it daily.  Students are responsible for writing down their own homework every day.  Students are expected to read every night for 15-20 minutes in addition to the homework given for that day.  Homework folders are sent home daily along with the agenda.  The homework folders are used to keep homework sheets, important papers, and student work.  Please make sure to read all the information and sign and return papers as requested.  Make sure to check your child's homework when they complete it at home before bringing it to school.  I am checking for completion of the homework, not for accuracy.

Paperwork - If there are still any forms that you did not fill out from the red Cobb County School District folder please fill them out as soon as possible and return to school with your child.  This is important paperwork that is needed.  Thank you for your cooperation.

Academic Info:

Language Arts - We are working with our Reading books and are focusing on comprehension, vocabulary, and phonics (r-blends, s-blends).  We are using the Sitton Spelling program to help us improve our spelling and are writing away during Writer's Workshop.

Math - We are reviewing addition word problems and are working on subtracting one digit numbers.    We also do daily work with Calendar Math. 

Social Studies - We are learning about different types of communities (urban, suburb, and rural).

Wishing Well

Periodically I will be requesting supplies and materials needed for our classroom.  If you are able to donate any materials please send them in with your child.  It is greatly appreciated.

Spotlighting!!!

August Birthdays! - Deisy R., Jesus R.

Breakfast of Champions student for August - Desiree for showing respect!

Parents please let me know if you have any questions  or concerns.  Make sure to check our class blog/newsletter every other Monday of  each month (http://dowell.typepad.com/beaubrun) for the latest and most up to date information!  Thank you for your support!  Together we do make a difference!

Ms. Beaubrun