Week of May 31

Weekly Update

Week of May 31, 2021

 

1  5/31	NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day
1  6/1	We have S.E.L. and Math Center.
6/2	We have gym.
6/3	We have art.
6/4	We have music. Computers and chargers due back by today!

WORD WORK: This week our class will be learning about adding the prefix un- to words as in the

words unhappy, undone, and unfair.  Students should read their word lists, discuss

the meaning of the words, and practice spelling words with similar syllable patterns. 

WALKING FIELD TRIP:  Our second graders will be walking to Kiwanis Park to

have an afternoon of fun with their peers on Thursday, June 3rd.  We are saddened

we cannot share this time with families due to restrictions and the safety of our

students and families.  We are hopeful next year will be different. Please make sure your

child dresses for the weather, wears good walking shoes

(no sandals, please) and applies sunscreen. 

COMPUTERS AND CHARGERS: Computers and chargers will need to be turned in

no later than Friday, June 4. Please send in the chargers next week when the students

return from the long weekend. I will be keeping computers at school and charging them

overnight as they are brought back.

Upcoming Dates

5/31	No School.   Happy Memorial Day!
6/2	Late Start
6/3	Walking Field Trip to Kiwanis for 2nd Grade
6/10	Half Day of School.  Dismissal at 12:34
6/11	Half Day of School.  Dismissal at 12:34

Week of May 24

Weekly Update

Week of May 24, 2021

 

1  5/24	We have Media Center.
1  5/25	We have S.E.L. and Math Center.
5/26	We have gym.
5/27	We have art.
5/28	We have music.

WORD WORK: This week our class will be learning about adding suffix endings -er and -est to words as in the words big, bigger, biggest.  Students should read their word lists, discuss the meaning of the words, and practice spelling words with similar syllable patterns.   

WOW OUR LAST WEEK OF 5 FULL DAYS:  It is amazing to think this is our last full week. The end of the year is coming so quickly.  Thank you so much for your support in helping your children stay focused on working hard and monitoring their behavior.  We appreciate your help.

WATER BOTTLES: Please make sure your child packs a water bottle every day. With the high temperatures, they are really drinking a lot. They can fill them as often as needed every day. Thank you.

WALKING FIELD TRIP:  Our second graders will be walking to Kiwanis Park to have an afternoon of fun with their peers on Thursday, June 3rd.  We are saddened we cannot share this time with families due to restrictions and the safety of our students and families.  We are hopeful next year will be different.

Please make sure your child dresses for the weather, wears good walking shoes (no sandals, please) and applies sunscreen. 

Upcoming Dates

5/31	No School.   Happy Memorial Day!
6/2	Late Start
6/3	Walking Field Trip to Kiwanis for 2nd Grade
6/10	Half Day of School.  Dismissal at 12:34
6/11	Half Day of School.  Dismissal at 12:34

Week of May 17

 Weekly Update

Week of May 17, 2021

 

1  5/10	We have Media Center
1  5/11	We have S.E.L. and Math Center.
5/12	We have gym.
5/13	We have art.
5/14	We have music.

WORD WORK: This week our class will be learning about adding suffix endings -er and -or to words as in the words painter and sailor.  Students should read their word lists, discuss the meaning of the words, and practice spelling words with similar syllable patterns. 

NWEA: Your child’s results for the reading and math assessments will be shared in your child’s last report card.  If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me.

Upcoming Dates

5/12	Late Start
5/19	Late Start
5/26	Late Start
5/31	No School.   Happy Memorial Day!
6/2	Late Start
6/3	Walking Field Trip to Kiwanis for 2nd Grade
6/10	Half Day of School.  Dismissal at 12:34
6/11	Half Day of School.  Dismissal at 12:34

Week of May 10

Weekly Update

Week of May 10, 2021

 

1  5/10	We have Media Center
1  5/11	We have S.E.L. and Math Center.
5/12	We have gym.
5/13	We have art.
5/14	We have music.

It was a wonderful Teacher Appreciation Week. 

I would like to thank everyone for your thoughtfulness

and making me feel very special this week.

Happy Mother's Day!!

CONFERENCES: I would like to give you the opportunity to have a video conference with me. It is not required, however I would welcome the chance to meet you to discuss your student's progress. Visit this link to a Google Form to choose from a few dates and times for a meeting. I will look at all the responses to make a schedule and post it here on my blog. Visit this link on the day and time of your scheduled conference to meet with me. Thank you for your time.

WORD WORK: This week our class will be learning about adding -ed and -ing endings to words.  

Students should read their word lists, discuss the meaning of the words, and

practice spelling words with similar syllable patterns. 

BOOK ORDER:It’s a great time to stock up on books for summer.  You can shop our virtual book

fair through Forever Books at this link20% of sales go back to our Lincoln School library. Happy shopping! Thank you!

WATER: Please remember our drinking fountains are not accessible so children should bring a water bottle each day.  With the change in weather coming, children are thirsty after recess. Thank you for the help.

DISINFECTANT WIPES AND TISSUES: We are in our last month of school and greatly appreciate all the supplies you

have sent in.  Our class could use a couple more containers of disinfectant wipes

and a couple boxes of tissues to get us through the home stretch.  Thank you for

your contributions.

Upcoming Dates

5/12	Late Start
5/19	Late Start
5/26	Late Start
5/31	No School.   Happy Memorial Day!
6/2	Late Start
6/3	Walking Field Trip to Kiwanis for 2nd Grade
6/10	Half Day of School.  Dismissal at 12:34
6/11	Half Day of School.  Dismissal at 12:34

Week of May 3

Weekly Update

Week of May 3, 2021

 

1  5/3	No school
1  5/4	We have S.E.L. and Math Center.
5/5	We have gym.
5/6	We have art.
5/7	We have music.

WORD WORK: This week our class will be learning about the three sounds that -ed makes in words: /t/, /ed or id/, /d/ such as finished, acted, and yelled. Students should read their word lists, discuss the meaning of the words, and practice spelling words with similar syllable patterns.   

NWEA: This week our 2nd graders will be taking the math portion of NWEA over a span of a few days.  There is really nothing that needs to happen from home besides the usual good night’s rest and encouragement to try his or her best each day.  Let us know if you have any questions.

WATER: Please remember our drinking fountains are not accessible so children should bring a water bottle each day.  With the change in weather coming, children are thirsty after recess. Thank you for the help.

Upcoming Dates

5/5	Late Start
5/12	Late Start
5/19	Late Start
5/26	Late Start
5/31	No School.   Happy Memorial Day!
6/2	Late Start
6/10	Half Day of School.  Dismissal at 12:34
6/11	Half Day of School.  Dismissal at 12:34