Newsletter for the Week of June 1st-5th
Writing
We are writing about what a "Hoot" we've had in second grade this year. We will write about things such as field trips, fundraisers, book fair, performances, and projects. Towards the end of the week we will have an autograph party and will be able to sign our yearbooks/"hoot" booklets with all of our friends and teachers in 2nd grade. We will also write a letter to the incoming 1st graders sharing what we know about 2nd grade and what to expect next year. We will write and deliver another letter to the 3rd grade teachers, letting them know all about ourselves! Keep up writing this summer!
All of your child's personal and desk items will come home on Wednesday and Thursday. Please send in a sturdy tote bag on Wednesday to take it home in. The backpack is usually not big enough.
Reading
This is our last week of Reading Workshop this year! Students will spend the week reading to self, reading to someone, and working in their guided reading groups.
As we begin to think about summer and all the wonderful progress your child has made with reading this year, this information is a good reminder about summer reading:
What happens when kids don't–or do–read over the summer?
1) Kids who don't read during summer vacation lose two to three months of reading achievement. ("The Effects of Summer Vacation on Achievement Test Scores")
2) Elementary students who read 10-15 books at home over the summer gain as much in reading achievement as students who attend summer school. ("Addressing Summer Reading Setback Among Economically Disadvantaged Elementary Students")
FREE SUMMER READING!
Barnes & Noble
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/u/summer-reading/379003570
Austin Public Library
http://library.austintexas.gov/srp
Scholastic Book Clubs
http://www.scholastic.com/ups/camp aigns/src-2015
HEB
https://www.heb.com/staticpage/article-template/H-E-BuddyReading-Club
Math and Social Studies:
We are finishing up our study of economics this week by completing our file folder assessment and our factories. Then we will spend the rest of the week reviewing everything we've learned with games and other fun activities!
Science:
How do you keep the attention of seven and eight year olds the last week before summer? Science experiments are the way to go! We have fun plans this week to try out lots of exciting experiments. We are going to end the year on a bang!
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 something that burns calories? How many minutes should children exercise every day?
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
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
