Here we are again.  The second graders had a great week working with Miss Coney.  They worked on finsihing our unit with subtraction and addition problems in math.  We also worked on cause/effect in reading.  Testing for both reading and math for Unit 4 is complete.  The data shows we need to work more on addition and subtraction facts in math.  Unfortunately , 2nd grade is the final time these skills appear in math curriculum.  Please work with your kiddo on these facts! 
The focus in reading this upcoming week is drawing conclusions.  Miss Coney had been busy finding wonderful read aloud stories with surprising endings.  I'm sure they will enjoy that!
Our 2nd field trip the Civic Center is this Friday.  We will watch Clifford the Big Red Dog at 10:00.  We will arrive back to the building at eat lunch around 12:00.  Thanks to our friends in 4th grade for switching lunch times with us that day!  I can't wait to see Clifford! 
Have a great week. 
:) Mrs. S
 
Happy Friday!  It has been a busy week in 2nd grade.
In social studies we have begun our studies of the world around us.  We briefly talked about Maps and Locations.  Next week Miss Coney will switch to our unit on different cultures.  I can't wait to see what they are going to do with that!
In math we continue to practice working on solving math story problems with both addition and subtraction.  We have practiced a lot of subtraction lately.  Our unit 4 math test will be next week.  We will also pretest for our unit 5 unit on geometry. 
In reading, the kids have studies biographies this week.  My favorite was the book about Jane Goodall. She studies chimpanzees in Africa.  She was an amazing naturalist!  Next week students will review using cause and effect for comprehending text.  Students will also take the unit 4 reading test next week.  (A few started today.)
I hope you all stay warm this weekend.  Enjoy your time inside by browsing some of the websites listed on this website! 

See you all at conferences! 
Mrs. S. :)