Week 32

There are a few different illnesses going around, so I'll be saying extra prayers for health for all of the students this week!

Christian Studies:
This week in Christian Studies we'll be talking about some key events that happened after Jesus' resurrection from the dead.  We'll discuss Jesus appearing to His disciples and to Peter.  We'll talk about Jesus as our Good Shepherd, and then we'll discuss His ascension and what He called His disciples to do before He ascended.

Math:
In math this week we'll continue on with our unit on three-digit subtraction.  This week we'll be focusing on subtracting with zeros and regrouping with zeros.  We'll finish off with mixing addition and subtraction, and then we'll do a review and take our test on this unit.

Language Arts:

This wek in language arts we'll be using the "ch" digraph to make the /k/ and /sh/ sounds.  We'll talk about how it is still a digraph when it makes those sounds, and we'll practice using these spellings.

Science:
This week in science we'll make trash sculptures using various solids.  We'll examine the traits of solids and liquids, and we'll use those traits to determine whether sand is a solid or a liquid. 

Week 31

We have a nice, normal week coming up!

Book Forms:
Our book order forms are due back on Friday, April 19.  Even if you’re not ordering, please sign and return the form.  In order for our class to get a free book to have in our classroom library, every student needs to return a form signed by a parent.  Thanks!

Charlotte’s Web:
We finished reading Charlotte’s Web last week and we’ll be watching the movie on Thursday!  I’ll provide popcorn and a Capri Sun for each student.  The kids are welcome to bring extra snacks in their lunch to snack on during the movie, too.

Christian Studies:
This week in Christian Studies we get to look at Jesus’ resurrection and Him appearing to Mary.  We’ll get to celebrate Jesus rising from the dead, and we’ll connect the story with our own lives.

Math:
This week in math we’ll finish up our module on three-digit addition and we’ll begin our module on three-digit subtraction.  This practice will help them master addition and subtraction with regrouping throughout the place values.

Language Arts:
This week we’ll tackle the concept of the /f/ sound spelled ph and -gh.  Look for the letter going home on Monday with the concept explained.

Science:
This week in science we’ll continue sorting materials using different traits.  This time, we’ll test the hardness of some different materials and we’ll sort them based on that test.

Social Studies:
We’ll start our unit on cultures.  We’ll discuss what things are part of a group’s culture.  We’ll discuss rice and its importance in different cultures, and we’ll discuss values and where they’re taught.

Week 30

We have a full week ahead of us, and we'll be starting some exciting things!

Christian Studies:
This week in Christian Studies we'll be talking about Peter denying Jesus.  We'll use the word "confess" to discuss confessing our sins and confessing our faith.  We'll also learn about Jesus dying and being buried, looking ahead to His resurrection.

Math:
In math this week we'll be moving into three-digit addition and subtraction.  This will be a good module for the students to solidify the foundation of regrouping and adding and subtracting, while still learning something new.

Science:
We'll start our science unit on solids and liquids and how they change.  We'll start off by discussing science safety and decorating our workbooks.  We'll also sort gemstones based on different traits.  This will lay the groundwork for discussing traits of solids and liquids.

Publishing a Book!
The 2nd grade class publishing a book!  We will be publishing it through a company called Studentreasures Publishing.  You will have the opportunity to preorder a book (paying with either cash, check, or credit card online), if you'd like.  There is special pricing for parents who order online.  A note is coming home today with information on how to order.  Even if you are not ordering, please check the box at the bottom of the note and sign the form so we can receive a free copy of the book to put in our class library.

 

IMPORTANT:  In order for the class to receive a free copy of the book to put in our classroom library, every student needs to return the note, with a parent signature at the bottom, even if you are not ordering.

 

Notes are due back Friday, April 19.