Upcoming dates to note:
This week in the Ivy Nook
Reading/Writing/Spelling:
• Reading Workshop/Independent Reading: practice reading independently at "just right" level, with an emphasis on building stamina, journaling, and completion of books. Teacher/student conferencing about reading; fluency checks and comprehension book talks.
• Superstar letter
• Writing Workshop: Fairy tale genre – Drafting, editing, and publishing our stories. Other words for “said” and how to use dialogue effectively in helping to tell story and develop characters
• Read Aloud: So You Want to Be President, Rocks - Here, There, Everywhere
• Fundations: Review of rules (closed syllable and exceptions, bonus letter, and marking words)
• Browsing Box: Rocks, Presidents, and Black History to compliment new units of study in Science and History
• Book talks: Several new additions to the class library. Special thanks to the Moms who have been helping to organize and level our books!
Literature Discussion With Mrs. Peiken:
• Dragon Series Packet - Read The Frog Prince again for next weeks' discussion and answer the following questions:
Singapore Math:
Mr. Rogers Group:
• Unit 8: Multiplication and Division
• Warm-up games: Pop and Around the World
• Mental Math Strategies
• Multiplying and dividing by 4 & 5
• Math Sprints
Mrs. Ford's Group:
• Word Problems involving multiplication and division of 2's and 3's
• Multiples of 2 and 3
• Math games and puzzles
• Review of learned concepts in Units 1 - 6
History:
• U.S. Presidents Research Project
• Important vs. Interesting Facts
• Taking Notes
• Using a source to put information in your own words
Science:
• Discovering Minerals (samples A, B, C)
• Metamorphic Rocks
• Rock Cycle & Review of Rock Types (online video)
• Next week: Mineral Observations
Technology:
• Online Research – Using our MacBooks to find facts about U.S. Presidents
Gardening:
• Recycling Plastics
Social Cognition and Toolbox:
• Practicing to use your “filter” when in a group setting (you should only share 30% of your thoughts with others)
• How to be a part of a group
- Valentine's Day Party - Friday, February 14 (2:00 - 3:00 P.M.) *It is customary for the students to bring valentines for their classmates. If they choose to do so, they should bring a valentine for each 2nd grade student.
- 100th Day of School - Friday, February 14 *The students will participate in various 100th day activities on Friday. The students are welcome to bring in a collection of 100 items, but it is not mandatory.
- Junk to Funk Show - Wednesday, February 19
- "Hall of Statues" (Presidential Research Presentation) – Friday, February 21 (2:00 - 2:45 P.M. - Parents, please come and meet our presidents!)
- Last Day of Winter Term - Friday, February 21
- Spring Break - February 22 - March 9
- Parent/Teacher Conferences - March 11-13
- Point Lobos Field Trip - Friday, March 28
This week in the Ivy Nook
Reading/Writing/Spelling:
• Reading Workshop/Independent Reading: practice reading independently at "just right" level, with an emphasis on building stamina, journaling, and completion of books. Teacher/student conferencing about reading; fluency checks and comprehension book talks.
• Superstar letter
• Writing Workshop: Fairy tale genre – Drafting, editing, and publishing our stories. Other words for “said” and how to use dialogue effectively in helping to tell story and develop characters
• Read Aloud: So You Want to Be President, Rocks - Here, There, Everywhere
• Fundations: Review of rules (closed syllable and exceptions, bonus letter, and marking words)
• Browsing Box: Rocks, Presidents, and Black History to compliment new units of study in Science and History
• Book talks: Several new additions to the class library. Special thanks to the Moms who have been helping to organize and level our books!
Literature Discussion With Mrs. Peiken:
• Dragon Series Packet - Read The Frog Prince again for next weeks' discussion and answer the following questions:
- How would you feel if you were the frog?
- Why is the spell over the frog broken even though the Princess isn't nice to him?
Singapore Math:
Mr. Rogers Group:
• Unit 8: Multiplication and Division
• Warm-up games: Pop and Around the World
• Mental Math Strategies
• Multiplying and dividing by 4 & 5
• Math Sprints
Mrs. Ford's Group:
• Word Problems involving multiplication and division of 2's and 3's
• Multiples of 2 and 3
• Math games and puzzles
• Review of learned concepts in Units 1 - 6
History:
• U.S. Presidents Research Project
• Important vs. Interesting Facts
• Taking Notes
• Using a source to put information in your own words
Science:
• Discovering Minerals (samples A, B, C)
• Metamorphic Rocks
• Rock Cycle & Review of Rock Types (online video)
• Next week: Mineral Observations
Technology:
• Online Research – Using our MacBooks to find facts about U.S. Presidents
Gardening:
• Recycling Plastics
Social Cognition and Toolbox:
• Practicing to use your “filter” when in a group setting (you should only share 30% of your thoughts with others)
• How to be a part of a group