Peek at the Week

This morning we had a Veterans Day assembly to honor those who have and are currently still serving. 2^nd graders stood and recited the Pledge of Allegiance-they did a great job!

Room 206 also earned 5 extra minutes twice this week for great behavior J

Here are some of things we have been working on:

In Math:

• Continued working on skip counting skills
• Used models to represent numbers
• Used Arrays to add
• Took Topic 4 test—they all did excellent !

In Reading:

• Started Unit 5 FUNdations
• Introduced how to divide closed syllables with multisyllabic words
• Practiced Trick Words
• Reading groups started to read Lionel and Amelia and A Friend Like Ed, two stories about friendship
• Continued reading The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane

In Science:

• Read the book, Tess’s Trees
• Finished our changing tree project
• Created the parts of a tree using a paper plate
• Discussed how trees grow using a diagram

In Writing:

• Students finished their dog research final project
• Created a class book of the students 8 steps on “How to Take Care of a Dog” with partners
• Brainstormed animals for their individual “How To” book, Cats was the winner
• Rough draft of materials and steps needed to care for a cat

Reminder: No School on Monday and Tuesday. Enjoy your extra long weekend!

Miss Santullo J