With the start of the new quarter, it’s hard to believe how quickly time is flying by!  It’s nice to have “real” Fall weather now.  Since it has been cooler, please make sure your child comes to school with a jacket on cold days!  Thanks!

Mrs. Aten’s Second Grade News
November 5, 2007

             Citizen of the Month

Congratulations to Kasi and Emily for earning our September and October Citizens of the Month!!  They have both shown outstanding character traits this year. 

 

What are we working on over the next two weeks?
Math:  Excel Math, Money, Number Words
Reading:  Story this week: “Lemonade for Sale”
               Story next week: “Johnny Appleseed”
Spelling:  This week: words with –ar, -arm, and –ark

               Next week: R-controlled vowels (ear, eer)

Writing: Great Beginnings using TADS (thought, action,    

              dialogue, sounds); Elaborative Detail 
Character Trait of the Month:  Courage

Important Dates

Thur., Nov. 8th: 
    6:30 p.m. Family Math Night
    7:30 p.m. Science Fair Awards

Mon., Nov. 12th:  NO SCHOOL
    Happy Veteran’s Day!

 

Nov. 21st—23rd:  NO SCHOOL

    Happy Thanksgiving!!

 

 

Homework Reminders

*Practice spelling words & math basic facts at home each night!

 

*Read 15 minutes each night and sign the Reading Log.

 

Parent Conferences

It was a pleasure meeting with all of you for parent conferences.  I appreciate everyone who sacrificed their time to meet with me to discuss your child’s progress.  When we all work together as a team, we can help your child succeed!  Thank you!

Class Web Page

Don’t forget to check out our class webpage!  There is very useful and interesting information on our webpage that could be of great help to you if you’re ever unsure about something!  Also, remember to e-mail me with pictures of your child doing something in the community!  Our “Student Highlights” page should be a great feature for all our students!  You can get to our class webpage  from Wittenburg’s webpage, or by typing in: www.geocities.com/erin_russello/homepage.html


 

Spelling Changes

A letter was sent home regarding changes in spelling this quarter.  In case you missed it: 

· The last five words will be
bonus. 

· Mondays: write words three times each

· Tuesdays: write five sentences using any five words from the list 

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