Prepdog

I will be going over the directions for the Prepdog homework on Monday.  So, please don't get started this weekend.  They kids have no idea about how to use the website, yet!

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Snack Mom Schedule

January 30-February 3:   Rebecca Barrett

February 6-10 April Ward

February 14-17 April Ward

February 20-24 Dani Humphries

February 27-March 3 Dani Humphries

We now have 20 students.

Spelling Pattern:  

Long U (u_e, ue)

List One:  cube,amuse,mute,true,flute,June,include,confuse,Tuesday,cruel

 List Two: attitude,costume,Tuesday,pursue,cruel,pollute,fondue,absolute,volume

High Frequency Words for all students:  long,about,would,into,then

5 words to be determined by the spelling pattern of the week

Students have not studied these words.  I call them "Mystery Words."

No homework means no recess.  Please initial homework,

 letting me know that you've reviewed it with your child.

Homework must be done on notebook paper with a pencil.  Students are to put their name and number in the upper right corner.  They know the procedure for this! Not splashed across the top, please.

Please read the following!!!

MAP testing will be after Spring Break, April 10,11,12.

Practicing for the MAP test is almost impossible since the test contains many skills that have not yet been covered for second graders.  However, I have looked around and found a pretty good resource for us to try, it does cover standards.  I will be sending a sheet home, stapled in the blue folder, for weekly practice.  It would be a great idea for you to sit with your child to help or just to see what potential test items may look like.  The students are to record their score and they may retake the test.  This not for my grading purposes at all!  

Hopefully, this is a resource to help kids improve and raise their spring test scores.  You might find yourself teaching a little :)  We will do a second set in a few weeks which is really more like the MAP test.

Homework Prepdog website: Prepdog (Click on the link)

Monday: Reading Log: 10 minutes, Write a sentence with each spelling word.

Tuesday:   Reading Log: 10 minutes, Prepdog Lang. Arts 12,25,26

Wednesday: Reading Log: 10 minutes, Prepdog Lang. Arts 2,15

Thursday:Reading Log: 10 minutes, Prepdog Math Numbers and Operations 1, 2,3,4

Please continue to use XtraMath when time allows. 

Calendar:

February 13th- Winter Break
Valentine's Day Party- February 14th at 1:30.  Valentine boxes need to be made at home!

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Snack Mom Schedule

January 23-27:   Rebecca Barrett
January 30-February 3:   Rebecca Barrett

February 6-10 April Ward

February 14-17 April Ward

February 20-24 Dani Humphries

February 27-March 3 Dani Humphries

We now have 20 students.

Spelling Pattern:  

No spelling words this week!

List One:

 List Two: 

High Frequency Words for all students:

5 words to be determined by the spelling pattern of the week

Students have not studied these words.  I call them "Mystery Words."

No homework means no recess.  Please initial homework,

 letting me know that you've reviewed it with your child.

Homework must be done on notebook paper with a pencil.  Students are to put their name and number in the upper right corner.  They know the procedure for this! Not splashed across the top, please.

***CHECK THE BLUE FOLDER***

I will be sending home some math work, subtraction, for kids to correct at home.  Please have your child return the work before Friday.

Monday: Reading Log: 20 minutes 

Tuesday:   Reading Log: 20 minutes

Wednesday: Reading Log: 20 minutes

Thursday:Reading Log: 20 minutes and study for spelling test.

Please continue to use XtraMath when time allows. 

Khan Academy:  You may begin using Kan Academy.  I have no real directions for this, so use it as you see your child needs practice or extra support.

Calendar:
February 13th- Winter Break

100th Day of School

Don't forget your 100 cents for tomorrow!  Please don't send bills.

Helping Mrs. Dixon

Ronald McDonald House

Parents,

As some of you might know, our little granddaughter, Anslee Kate, had open heart surgery when she was just 6 months old last January.  My daughter, Erin, has declared to give back to the amazing volunteers and resources provided to she and our family during this time.  We experienced first hand how every little bit helps families of babies/children having procedures or surgeries at Egleston Hospital Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.  

The following is a list of items we will collect and deliver to the Ronald McDonald House.  We will collect these items for the next two weeks and deliver them on Saturday, January 21st.  If your family would like to participate there will be a collection box in our classroom.  We would so appreciate it! 

Thank you! -Mrs. Dixon

Items needed for Ronald McDonald House

·      sugar packets/sweeteners

·      coffee/tea bags

·      stir sticks for coffee

·      paper plates/napkins/paper towels

·      tissue boxes

·      hand soap

·      toothpaste/toothbrushes

·      travel size containers of shampoos/bath soaps

·      small containers of laundry detergent/fabric softeners

·      crayons/coloring books for siblings

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Snack Mom Schedule

January 17-20:   Karen Rowland
January 23-27:   Rebecca Barrett
January 30-February 3:   Rebecca Barrett

February 6-10 April Ward

February 14-17 April Ward

February 20-24 Dani Humphries

February 27-March 3 Dani Humphries

We now have 20 students.

Spelling Pattern:  Spelling Pattern:  

Long 0 (ough, ow)

List One:

crow,mow,elbow,pillow,dough,know,though,glow,narrow,below

 List Two: 

burrow,although,follow,window,rainbow,sparrow,yellow,swallow,

marshmallow,dough

High Frequency Words for all students:

this, there,called,who, its

5 words to be determined by the spelling pattern of the week

Students have not studied these words.  I call them "Mystery Words."

No homework means no recess.  Please initial homework,

 letting me know that you've reviewed it with your child.

Homework must be done on notebook paper with a pencil.  Students are to put their name and number in the upper right corner.  They know the procedure for this! Not splashed across the top, please.

Monday: Reading Log: 20 minutes and write a sentence for each spelling word.  Sentences should show that you understand the meaning of the word.

Tuesday:   Reading Log: 20 minutes, Subtraction: Decomposing, problems 1-5

Wednesday: Reading Log: 20 minutes, problems 6-10

Thursday:Reading Log: 20 minutes and study for spelling test.

Please continue to use XtraMath when time allows. 

Khan Academy:  You may begin using Kan Academy.  I have no real directions for this, so use it as you see your child needs practice or extra support.

Calendar:
January 16th- No school, MLK Day
February 13th- Winter Break

Year Book

The extended deadline for purchasing a yearbook is next Thursday, January 19th!

100th Day Donation

Dear Parents,

Can you believe it? Wednesday, January 18th will be the 100^th day of school! To celebrate, we are asking each child to bring in 100 cents on Wednesday. The coins can be of one denomination or they can be mixed. We will spend some time counting money, sorting money, and possibly even graphing our results. All monies will be donated to our school’s Relay for Life. We will also have several other special activities for the 100^th day in school.

Thank you in advance!

Second Grade Teachers

100th Day of School

Our 100th Day of school will be Wednesday, January 18th. Students may dress up like a 100 year old person!  This is just for fun and not required.  Remember, we will still go to activity and recess so take that into account as you prepare a costume. I'll share pictures on the blog Wednesday for your amusement!

Needed STEM Supplies

Dear Parents,
We will be working on a couple of STEM activities in the third quarter.  If you can donate something from the supply list it will be greatly appreciated.  Please respond in the comment section of this post what you can send in by Tuesday, January 17th. By doing this you will let other parents know what has been spoken for and we won't have duplicates.
To make the activities successful, I will need all parents to pitch in! :) Thank you, Mrs. Edwards

cardboard (cut from a box any size, think about 5x7 or 8x10)  I will probably need every household to contribute as many as possible!
4 rolls of masking tape (not clear tape, the old fashion tan kind)
paper plates, any kind will do
4 boxes of aluminum foil (any size or thickness, cheap kind)
3 bags of pipe cleaners, any color
3 rolls of yarn (any color or kind)
toilet paper rolls:  I will probably need every household to contribute as many as possible!
2 rolls of wax paper
3 large packs of craft sticks, any size and color
40 paper cups, any size
Paper towel tubes, I will probably need every household to contribute as many as possible!
20-30 brown lunch bags
60 Straws
4 boxes of spaghetti
4 bags of mini marshmallows

Thank you in advance for your help!We're going to have fun!!!!

Wear your watch tomorrow! 

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Snack Mom Schedule

January 9-13:   Alma Smajlovic
January 17-20:   Karen Rowland
January 23-27:   Rebecca Barrett
January 30-February 3:   Rebecca Barrett

February 6-10 April Ward

February 14-17 April Ward

February 20-24 Dani Humphries

February 27-March 3 Dani Humphries

We now have 20 students.

Spelling Pattern:  Spelling Pattern:  

Long 0 (-o_e, oe, oa)

List One:

rope, doe, toad, echo, throne, hoe, toast, stove, tiptoe, cocoa

 List Two: 

coaster, compose, tiptoe, explode, approach, mistletoe, episode, provoke, charcoal, broach

High Frequency Words for all students:

most, more, now, down, only

5 words to be determined by the spelling pattern of the week

Students have not studied these words.  I call them "Mystery Words."

No homework means no recess.  Please initial homework,

 letting me know that you've reviewed it with your child.

Homework must be done on notebook paper with a pencil.  Students are to put their name and number in the upper right corner.  They know the procedure for this! Not splashed across the top, please.

The new reading log for quarter 3 will be in your child's Friday folder on Jan.6th.

Monday: Reading Log: 20 minutes and write a sentence for each spelling word.  Sentences should show that you understand the meaning of the word.

Tuesday:   Reading Log: 20 minutes, Math problems 1-5. Remember to show all work on notebook paper.  Addition: Decomposing

Wednesday: Reading Log: 20 minutes, Math problems 6-10.  Remember to show all work on notebook paper.

Thursday:Reading Log: 20 minutes and study for spelling test.

Please continue to use XtraMath when time allows. 

Khan Academy:  You may begin using Kan Academy.  I have no real directions for this, so use it as you see your child needs practice or extra support.

Calendar:
January 16th- No school, MLK Day
February 13th- Winter Break

Welcome Back!

The Peanuts Gang Newsletter

Please turn in the Quarter 2 reading log this week!  Many have not been turned in at this time.  A reading log for Quarter 3 will be sent on Monday.

Snack Mom Schedule

January 4-6:  Karen Lange
January 9-13:   Alma Smajlovic
January 17-20:   Karen Rowland
January 23-27:   Rebecca Barrett
January 30-February 3:   Rebecca Barrett

We now have 20 students.

Spelling Pattern:  No Spelling this week!

List One:

 List Two: 

High Frequency Words for all students:

5 words to be determined by the spelling pattern of the week

Students have not studied these words.  I call them "Mystery Words."

No homework means no recess.  Please initial homework,

 letting me know that you've reviewed it with your child.

Homework must be done on notebook paper with a pencil.  Students are to put their name and number in the upper right corner.  They know the procedure for this! Not splashed across the top, please.

Monday:  No homework

Tuesday:   No homework

Wednesday: Math problems 5-9, please look for homework in the blue folder.  All work must be done on notebook paper and answers transferred to the worksheet.  Please number the problems on the notebook paper.
Also, I've included a very important letter about math to help you and your child out at home.  Please keep the letter in a safe place!

Thursday: Math problems 10-14, do the same thing as you did for Wednesday.
ALL math homework is due on Friday!  

Please continue to use XtraMath when time allows. We will have a subtraction fact test this Friday, January 6th!

Khan Academy:  You may begin using Kan Academy.  I have no real directions for this, so use it as you see your child needs practice or extra support.

Calendar:
January 16th- No school, MLK Day
February 13th- Winter Break