This week in Room 203...
Reading This week we officially launched into reading! After much anticipation, our classroom library is now open and students have been practicing choosing "just right" books, building stamina as we read and close reading for comprehension. During reading we also learned a little more about our brains and how our schema is our "mental filing cabinet". When we find just right books, we can activate our schema and grow our brains! Next week, we will continue to practice what building a reading life looks like and the parts of reader’s workshop. Writing We began writer's workshop this week and focused on building stamina as we write, how we come up with our ideas, the parts of the writing process and what our writer’s workshop will look like. Next week we will explore the kinds of tools and resources writers can use to help improve their writing. Math This week in math we continued our review of concepts learned last year in 1st grade. We are working with adding and subtracting numbers within 100, and using number sentences and math drawings to show our work. Next week we will wrap up Module 1, continuing to build on the previous year's learning. I am blown away by the mathematical thinking in this room and how the students are so eager and ready to be challenged. Social Studies We started our first Social Studies unit on Communities this week. We discussed the word "citizen" and what we think it means. Next week we will talk more about what a citizen is, and what it means to be a good citizen. Curriculum Night Curriculum night is coming up on September 20th! Please come to room 203 at 6:00. I'll give an overview of our year and curriculum from 6:00-6:30. Then we'll head to the gym for a special presentation from our principal, Ms. Tapper. Hope to see you all there! Curriculum Night Presentation with Ms. Bryant and Mrs. Stempson (7:00) You are invited to the library to learn how to use children’s books to help your child through life’s ups and downs and/or talk with your child about cultural and social issues. Ms. Bryant, school counselor, and Mrs. Stempson, Teacher-librarian, will share book ideas to help you explore issues such as friendship, race, gender roles, life transitions, diversity, disability awareness, anger, and anxiety. You will see examples of how to use a book to turn potentially tough conversations into enjoyable and valuable learning experiences. You will also learn how to use the online catalog to find books to check out from the Maple Hills library. Parents of 3rd-5th graders will meet in the library at 6:00 and parents of 1st and 2nd graders at 7:00. These are the opposite times of when you will be meeting with your child’s classroom teacher during Curriculum Night. Donations Needed for 2nd Grade Store If you have any gently used toys, books, or would like to pick up some items from the dollar store, we are in need of items to stock our Soaring Eagle store. Items that are popular are: pencils, erasers, toys, small notepads, puzzles, etc. Thank you! Have a great weekend! Ms. Warner Dates to Know: September 20th: Curriculum Night (6:00-6:55) September 21st: Picture Day September 28th: Popcorn Friday
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