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Quarter 1, Week 5

August 26th - August 30th:

This week, we will cover the following in each subject...and much, much more!

Math

• Understand that the three digits of a three-digit number represent amounts of hundreds, tens, and ones (ex: 706 equals 7 hundreds, 0 tens, and 6 ones)
• Count within 1000; skip-count by 5s, 10s and 100s
• Read and write numbers using base-ten numerals, number names, and expanded form
• Compare two 3-digit numbers based on meanings of the hundreds, tens, and ones using >, =, < symbols to record the results of comparisons
 

Language Arts

• Describe how words and phrases (ex: regular beats, alliteration, rhymes, repeated lines) supply rhythm and meaning in a story, poem, or song 
• Use information gained from the illustrations and words in a print or digital text to demonstrate understanding of its characters, setting, or plot
• Write narratives in which a well-elaborated event or short sequence of events is recounted and includes details to describe actions, thoughts, and feelings; use temporal words to signal event order; and provide a sense of closure

Research

• Understand the relationship between sound and vibrating objects
• Illustrate how sound is produced by vibrating objects and columns of air
• Summarize the relationship between sound and objects of the body that vibrate - eardrums and vocal cords

Quarter 1, Week 4!

Thank you for coming out on Thursday night. If you ever have any questions or concerns please email me. 

We had two mini-celebrations on Friday from our compliment bingo! They loved working with their stuff animals and taking their shoes off in the afternoon. Gotta love the little things that get them so excited! 

Early Release:

We have an Early Release this Friday, Aug. 23rd with school dismissing at 1:15. Please send a note or email me (lchatterton@wcpss.net) if your child's afternoon transportation is going to be different.

Upcoming Events:

Early Release Aug. 23 Holiday (no school) Sept. 2 Fun Run Sept. 12 Picture Day (Make-ups) Sept. 20 Fun Run Assembly Sept. 26 Early Release Sept. 27 August 19th - August 23rd: This week, we will cover the following in each subject: Math Understand that the three digits of a three-digit number represent amounts of hundreds, tens, and ones (ex: 706 equals 7 hundreds, 0 tens, and 6 ones) Count within 1000; skip-count by 5s, 10s and 100s Read and write numbers using base-ten numerals, number names, and expanded form Compare two 3-digit numbers based on meanings of the hundreds, tens, and ones using >, =, < symbols to record the results of comparisons Language Arts Ask and answer, such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases based on grade 2 reading and content, choosing flexibly from an array of strategies. Use sentence-level context as a clue to the meaning of a word or phrase Know and apply grade-level phonics and word analysis in decoding words. Distinguish long and short vowels when reading regularly spelled one-syllable words Write narratives in which a well-elaborated event or short sequence of events is recounted and includes details to describe actions, thoughts, and feelings; use temporal words to signal event order; and provide a sense of closure Research Understand the relationship between sound and vibrating objects Illustrate how sound is produced by vibrating objects and columns of air Summarize the relationship between sound and objects of the body that vibrate - eardrums and vocal cords Don't forget to follow our school's twitter account: https://twitter.com/lakemyra

Writer's Workshop

We are working on small moments in Writer's Workshop. Look at these writers!

1000 chart!

Students are working towards writing and reading numbers to 1000. They are working independently on this goal. I will post photos of students who achieve this goal! Below are four friends that are super proud of themselves!

Quarter 1, Week 3

We need...

• Empty cans (we are making drums)
• A parent volunteer to make 2nd grade copies for an hour a week 
• Box of Cheese-its or Goldfish 

Agendas:

Our Agendas have arrived and will be added into our "Take Home" binders. Each day, your child will evaluate his/her effort and give him/herself a numeric level (1-4) for each subject (Math, Reading, Writing, & Research.)

Please note that the Effort Level is what your child perceives as how much effort he or she has given and is not indicative of actual mastery of the subject. 

Reading Logs:

It's very important that your child spends at least 15 minutes a day reading independently or being read to. Record your child's time on the Reading Log located in the "Take Home" binder. The Logs are checked weekly (the days vary)

Fall Pictures:

We take our Fall pictures this Tuesday, August 13th.

Open House:

Open House is this Thursday, August 15th starting at 6:00 p.m. There will be a presentation to explain our daily schedule, homework, grading standards, and other school & classroom particulars.

August 12th- August 16th:

This week, we will cover the following in each subject...and much, much more!

Math

• Understand that the three digits of a three-digit number represent amounts of hundreds, tens, and ones (ex: 706 equals 7 hundreds, 0 tens, and 6 ones)
• Count within 200; skip-count by 5s and 10s
• Read and write numbers using base-ten numerals, number names, and expanded form
• Compare two 3-digit numbers based on meanings of the hundreds, tens, and ones using >, =, < symbols to record the results of comparisons
 

Language Arts

• Ask and answer, such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text
• Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about grade 2 topics and texts with peers & adults in small & large groups
• Follow agreed-upon rules for discussion (ex: gaining the floor in respectful ways, listening to others with care, speaking one at a time about the topics & texts under discussion)
• Write narratives in which a well-elaborated event or short sequence of events is recounted and includes details to describe actions, thoughts, and feelings; use temporal words to signal event order; and provide a sense of closure

Research

• Understand the relationship between sound and vibrating objects
• Illustrate how sound is produced by vibrating objects and columns of air
• Summarize the relationship between sound and objects of the body that vibrate - eardrums and vocal cords
 

Quarter 1, Week 2

Thank you for helping your child fill their personality bags. It really helps create a classroom community and students loved sharing about themselves! 

Leader In Me:

Last year, Lake Myra won a grant from the Franklin Covey Foundation to be a "Leader In Me" school. There is only one other in Wake County, A.B. Combs, which is also the first one ever. World-wide there are now 1000 schools who participate. Throughout the year, your child will learn the 7 habits of being a leader. To find out more about the program, you can visit "The Leader In Me" website (http://www.theleaderinme.org/what-is-the-leader-in-me/)

Mail: 

Please check your child's backpack nightly for any updated newsletters or information from the school. This past week, school picture information were sent home. Your child will bring home every Friday weekly homework and morning work. Please keep or recycle! : )

Follow Us:

Follow Lake Myra on Twitter at https://twitter.com/lakemyra . 

August 5th - August 9th:

This week, we will cover the following in each subject...and much, much more!

Math

• Understand that the three digits of a three-digit number represent amounts of hundreds, tens, and ones (ex: 706 equals 7 hundreds, 0 tens, and 6 ones)
• Understand also that 100 can be thought of as a bundle of 10 tens; and the numbers 100, 200, 300, etc. refer to one, two, three, etc. hundreds (and 0 tens and 0 ones)
• Read and write numbers using base-ten numerals, number names, and expanded form.
 

Language Arts

• Read with sufficient accuracy and fluency to support comprehension. Use context to confirm or self-correct word recognition and understanding, rereading as necessary
• Ask and answer, such questions as who, what, where, when, why, and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text
• Describe the overall structure of a story, including describing how the beginning introduces the story and the ending concludes the action
• Write narratives in which a well-elaborated event or short sequence of events is recounted and includes details to describe actions, thoughts, and feelings; use temporal words to signal event order; and provide a sense of closure

Research

• Discuss the 7 Habits of a Leader (Be proactive, Begin with the end in mind; Put first things first; Think win-win; Seek first to understand, then to be understood; Synergize; and Sharpen the saw)