We will be starting and or reviewing the following standards.
Math: We will be introducing arrays and using these arrays to determine if a number is odd or even and to introduce multiplication.
• Determine if a number is odd or even (within twenty)
MGSE2.OA.3. Determine whether a group of objects (up to 20) has an odd or even number of members, e.g., by pairing objects or counting them by 2s; write an equation to express an even number as a sum of two equal addends.
• Understand and model multiplication as repeated addition and as rectangular arrays.
MGSE2.OA.4.Use addition to find the total number of objects arranged in rectangular arrays with up to 5 rows and up to 5 columns; write an equation to express the total as a sum of equal addends.
Reading/Language Arts: This week we will continue our Author's Study on Patricia Polacco and our novel study on Charlotte's Web.
We will also be learning dictionary skills and our phonics pattern.
Phonics List (scr, str, spr)
1. scream
2. scrape
3. scram
4. script
5. stress
6. strict
7. straight
8. spray
9. sprout
10. spread
Writing: Students will finish revising, editing, publishing, typing, and illustrating their biographies and personal narratives. They will also do an opinion piece about Charlotte's Web.
Science: This week we will continue to observe our butterflies in the classroom. One came out of its chrysalis yesterday, and three more came out today! We will also be exploring the life cycles of birds and mammals.
STEM: We planted our pea plants on Thursday, April 28th. This week we will be observing our plants, watering and caring for them, and planning out the rest of the garden bed.
Social Studies: We will be learning about goods and services.
Updates/News
Information about the Everyday Arrays Project will go home Monday, and the Summer Reading Show Case will be coming home today.
*For your calendars…
May 11th: All books are due back to the ILC
May 12th - Everyday Arrays Project Due
May 13th: Field Day
May 20th - Summer Reading Show Case Due
May 24th: Early Release
May 25th: Early Release (Last Day of School)
*Next week I am challenging the students to be screen free! This means NO screens whatsoever (TV, computer, Kindle, iPad, etc.). I will send a letter/blog post Monday after I've explained it to them. Please be honest when signing if your child has been screen free! http://www.screenfree.org/
*Our ILC/checkout day is Wednesday. Please remind your child to bring their books.
*We will be working on a STEM challenge next week and need some materials. If you have any of the following around the house, could you please send them in? Thanks you!
Toilet paper/paper towel rolls, plastic bottles, bottle caps (from plastic bottles), metal cans, milk jugs, cardboard, etc. Any recycled materials would be appreciated!
*Please do not send any containers that held peanut butter or peanuts.
Math: We will be introducing arrays and using these arrays to determine if a number is odd or even and to introduce multiplication.
• Determine if a number is odd or even (within twenty)
MGSE2.OA.3. Determine whether a group of objects (up to 20) has an odd or even number of members, e.g., by pairing objects or counting them by 2s; write an equation to express an even number as a sum of two equal addends.
• Understand and model multiplication as repeated addition and as rectangular arrays.
MGSE2.OA.4.Use addition to find the total number of objects arranged in rectangular arrays with up to 5 rows and up to 5 columns; write an equation to express the total as a sum of equal addends.
Reading/Language Arts: This week we will continue our Author's Study on Patricia Polacco and our novel study on Charlotte's Web.
We will also be learning dictionary skills and our phonics pattern.
Phonics List (scr, str, spr)
1. scream
2. scrape
3. scram
4. script
5. stress
6. strict
7. straight
8. spray
9. sprout
10. spread
Writing: Students will finish revising, editing, publishing, typing, and illustrating their biographies and personal narratives. They will also do an opinion piece about Charlotte's Web.
Science: This week we will continue to observe our butterflies in the classroom. One came out of its chrysalis yesterday, and three more came out today! We will also be exploring the life cycles of birds and mammals.
STEM: We planted our pea plants on Thursday, April 28th. This week we will be observing our plants, watering and caring for them, and planning out the rest of the garden bed.
Social Studies: We will be learning about goods and services.
Updates/News
Information about the Everyday Arrays Project will go home Monday, and the Summer Reading Show Case will be coming home today.
*For your calendars…
May 11th: All books are due back to the ILC
May 12th - Everyday Arrays Project Due
May 13th: Field Day
May 20th - Summer Reading Show Case Due
May 24th: Early Release
May 25th: Early Release (Last Day of School)
*Next week I am challenging the students to be screen free! This means NO screens whatsoever (TV, computer, Kindle, iPad, etc.). I will send a letter/blog post Monday after I've explained it to them. Please be honest when signing if your child has been screen free! http://www.screenfree.org/
*Our ILC/checkout day is Wednesday. Please remind your child to bring their books.
*We will be working on a STEM challenge next week and need some materials. If you have any of the following around the house, could you please send them in? Thanks you!
Toilet paper/paper towel rolls, plastic bottles, bottle caps (from plastic bottles), metal cans, milk jugs, cardboard, etc. Any recycled materials would be appreciated!
*Please do not send any containers that held peanut butter or peanuts.