Second Grade News

May 28-June 1

Here is a peek at what we will be working on this week.

Spelling List:

1.      those                              7.  friend

2.     there                               8.  family

3.     their                                9.  before

4.     because                          10. where

5.     around                            11. always

6.     animal                             12. could

Math:  We are learning what it means to multiply.  We think of it as an array of dots.  For example, 3x5 means 3 rows of 5 dots.  Below is the array we would use to think about 3x5.

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This week, we will be memorizing the multiplication facts of _x0, _x1, _ and x2.  We will also be memorizing our facts up to 5x5.  This would be a great time to make/buy some flashcards and help your child practice at home. 

Library Books:  Please make sure all library books are returned to school by Thursday.

Fun To Be Fit Day:  This will be on Friday afternoon.  If you are planning to participate, please come to school by 12:50.  Kindergarten and first grade begin at 1:00.  Second, third, and fourth grade begin the run/walk at 1:10.

 Track and Field Day is Friday, June 8.

Have a great week!

Mrs. Wimmler

Second Grade News

May 21-25

Here is a peek at what we will be working on this week.

Reading:  Our new vocabulary words for this week are: 

          already                buy                 piece                 nothing               

          empty                  lease              soil                    sprouting            

          petition               used              grocery             reaction

          condition            property

Please put this list in a handy spot and have your child practice reading through the words a couple of times each day. 

Spelling:  Your child’s new spelling list is attached to this letter.

Unit #10 Math Test:  Study guides were sent home last Friday, and tomorrow we will be having our test.  Counting money and making change are the trickiest part of this unit.   We are reviewing in class, but I would appreciate it if you could make up problems similar to those on the study guide and help your child review for the test. 

On Wednesday, we will begin Unit 11 which is an introduction to multiplication.

Library Books:  Please make sure all library books are returned to school by the end of this week as we are done visiting the library for this school year.

Mark Your Calendar:

 Fun To Be Fit Day is in the afternoon on Friday, June 1.

 Track and Field Day is Friday, June 8.

Have a great week!

Mrs. Wimmler

Second Grade News

May 14-18

Here is a peek at what we will be working on this week.

Reading:  Our new vocabulary words for this week are: 

          also                       group                   soon           though                

          invention             schedule             radio          instrument

          practiced             embarrassed       squeaked  

Please put this list in a handy spot and have your child practice reading through the words a couple of times each day. 

Spelling:  Your child’s new spelling list is attached to this letter.

Bookbags:  Thanks for helping your child retell the stories he/she is reading at home.  I am already noticing nice improvement when we retell stories at school.   

Math:   This week, we are learning to make change from $5.00 and $10.00.  To do this, we start with the cost of the item and count up to either $5 or $10.  Please take a few minutes each night to practice this skill with your child.

Library:  We return to the library this Thursday.  Please make sure all books are returned so that more may be checked out.

Mark Your Calendar:

 Fun To Be Fit Day is in the afternoon on Friday, June 1.

 Track and Field Day is Friday, June 8.

Have a great week!

Mrs. Wimmler

Second Grade News

May 7-11

Here is a peek at what we will be working on this week.

Reading:  Our new vocabulary words for this week are: 

          add                       any                       both                     making               

          peddler                onions                  judge                    prepared            

          stranger               contest                mean                   delicious

Please put this list in a handy spot and have your child practice reading through the words a couple of times each day. 

This week, we will be read and then compare and contrast two versions of the story, “Stone Soup.”

Spelling:  Your child’s new spelling list is attached to this letter.

Bookbags:  Thanks for helping your child retell the stories he/she is reading at home.  I am already noticing nice improvement when we retell stories at school.   

Math:   We continue to count combinations of bills and coins, add and subtract various amounts of money, and make change from $5.00.  This is a good time to get out the money and help your child count change for a few minutes each night.

Mark Your Calendar:

 Fun To Be Fit Day is in the afternoon on Friday, June 1.

 Track and Field Day is Friday, June 8.

Have a great week!

Mrs. Wimmler