Mrs. Mackenzie’s February News
What’s New? What are we learning about and working on this month?
Reading – Nonfiction and fiction text features, comprehension strategies, retelling, answering questions in writing with text support & complete sentences
Math – shapes, fractions and time
Science – Pebbles, Silt and Sand (rocks)
Social Studies – Civic Leadership (biographies)
Language Arts – Researching civic leaders
Writing – Expository writing, planning using a pillar and graphic organizers, finding main idea and supporting details, using elaborative details in complete sentences, journal writing
Spelling – Continuing word sorts, site word practice
What’s going on with Homework?
Reading – Read 15 minutes daily. Read on Raz-kids!
Math – Complete the math worksheets. Be sure to follow directions & see the explain pages. Practice facts everyday!
Spelling – Continue to practice Red Words when booklets come home.
**Hand in homework on time! Review graded work when it comes home.**
What can parents encourage students to do?
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Follow Classroom rules.
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Show respect to the teachers and students. (Raise hand to talk during lessons)
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Be responsible.
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Follow directions.
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Write your name on all papers.
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Stay focused and give your best effort on all you do!
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Be NEAT and organized.
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Check over all work before handing it in.
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Work quietly during independent work times (save chatting with friends for recess/lunch).
What’s going on with snacks?
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Be sure your child has a snack each day and that it is food they like.
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Try to keep snacks and lunch foods separate.
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Please always send a water bottle in with your child.
What can parents do to help?
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Help students check their homework for completion, accuracy and neatness.
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Review graded work in the Friday folder with your child and keep it at home.
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Help your child pack their backpack each day. Also help them clean out their backpack and remove toys, stuffed animals, etc. for they are a distraction during school.
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If you signed up to read to us and can’t make it, please email me ASAP!
Thank you for all your continued support in making this a successful second grade school year for your child! If you have any questions or suggestions, please contact me via email at [email protected]. Mrs. Mackenzie