Newsletter for the Week of May 26-29
Writing
This week we are thinking into the future and "Oh, The Places We'll Go". We will record a snapshot of ourselves at the end of second grade and plan out some goals and things we want in our future. We will write to explain what we have planned and put it inside a time capsule to read many years later.
Reading
We have had such a fantastic time reading our Reader's Theater scripts in class! We will spend a few more days practicing and perfecting our lines so that we are prepared and ready to perform them for an audience. We are so excited to invite parents to watch our Reader's Theater on Friday, May 29th at 8:30. We hope you can make it!
Math:
Our game of life continues this week! We will continue with our jobs and keep track of our salary, rent, insurance, and savings. A few more surprises will come our way as learn about responsible and irresponsible borrowing! We will also be working on a project to showcase everything we've learned about finances!
Social Studies:
We will learn about factories and how items are taken from raw goods and turned into something we use everyday. We will look at a cheese, baseball, and tofu factory as well as follow sheep's wool as it's turned into a sweater. Then we will get to create our own factory and design a product that goes from raw materials to a finished product!
Spelling:
No more spelling tests! The best way to practice spelling is through great writing. Over the summer, please write in a journal and proofread for spelling.
At-Home Enrichment (optional homework):
Research: research the "question of the week" and bring what you find out to school. It can be any type of presentation such as a poster, powerpoint, game, etc.
Question of the week: What is an earthquake? What causes it? What are the most famous earthquakes in history?
Math Enrichment:
Want to work on your computer coding skills? Add the app Run Marco! from the Google App Store and learn how to write code!
Practice your new economical skills with these games: http://pbskids.org/itsmylife/games/mad_money_flash.html
Reminders
May 29- Readers Theater at 8:30 in Mrs. Foux's classroom, rm. 111.
May 29- Career Fair: students will enjoy learning about different varieties of jobs.
June 2- Awards Ceremonies: 2nd at 8:00 am in cafeteria
June 4- 2nd grade Breakfast Bonanza End of Year Party 9-11
June 4- 5th Grade Promotion Ceremony
June 5- Last Day of School
