November 2007

 News and Notes from Second Grade

Math Focus

Languange Arts Focus

 2-D and 3-D Geometry to include: rectangle, square, triangle, circle, sphere, cylinder, cone, cube, rectangular prism, square pyramid, triangular prism; symmetry, volume

Practice: calendar, ordinal numbers, story problems, add, sub.

Contractions, Abbreviations, Plurals, Synonyms, Antonyms. Use of Reference Materials, Comprehension of Fiction and Nonfiction, Vocabulary Development, Writing short reports

Science Focus

Social Studies Focus

  Adaptations, Cycles in Nature, and Change

 

 

First Americans (Native American Indians), Regions, Climate, Adaptations, Contributions of these groups. Geography and Map Skills. (Continents, Oceans), Group Discussions

 

Things you can do at home to help your child learn the above objectives

Announcements

Read, at least 15 minutes every night. Review vocabulary/spelling word lists, and discuss daily work.

Explore the relevancy of math in daily situations.

End of First Grading Period Nov.2      Fall Festival Nov.3

Teacher In-service/Workday Nov.5 (No School)

Parent-Teacher Conferences Nov.6 (No School).

Veteran’s Day Nov.12 (No School)

Report cards sent home Nov.13

Enjoy your Thanksgiving Holiday, Nov.21(early dismissal) Nov. 22, 23