2nd Grade eNews

As it gets colder, please make sure your child comes prepared to go outside. We go outside if at all possible. Be sure NAMES are on all coats, gloves, etc.

Academics

Bible - We will study Elijah. Our story will come from I Kings 17:1-16.
Memory Verse - Philippians 4:19, “And my God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.”
Reading - We will be reading a story called “Ah...Music.” We will also be explaining idioms. If you have any fun idioms you want to share, send them by email. Here are some examples of idioms: “It’s a piece of cake.” “It’s raining cats and dogs.” “Let the cat out of the bag.”
Spelling - Our spelling pattern this week will be the R-controlled vowel sounds. Sometimes this spelling pattern is called the “Bossy R. because when a vowel is followed by R, it makes a new sound.” There are three ways to spell this sound. First, er is the most common in words like fern herd term. Next, ir is the second most common spelling and is used in words like bird chirp firm. The least common spelling is ur which is in words like turn burn church.
Grammar - We will be working with subject/verb agreement. Here are some examples: Dad fix/fixes things around our house. You look/looks tired. Mom reach/reaches for the ball.
Math - Continue to work on addition and subtraction families through 15, clocks to five minute intervals, elapsed time, and interpreting word problems to solve. We are also continuing to work on addition with regrouping of 3-digit numbers.

Important Dates

November 14 - Last day of the Book Fair - open 7:45-4:00. Parents are welcome to shop before and after school. 7:45-8:15 and 3:00-4:00
November 14 - Christmas in November—Wear a Christmas sweater, t-shirt, sweater! And Bring $1, $2, or $3 dollars to support
Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes. Pray for those receiving the box and the Good News.
November 21-25 - Thanksgiving Break - NO SCHOOL
December 1 - All School Christmas Chapel 9:15 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Second Graders will be singing - look for details in Mrs. Darr’s email.
December 2 - $9 due for Christmas Present
December 14 - 2nd Grade Field Trip to Shiloh Museum - details will come later