Weekly Word

Dear parents,
There will be a lot of much-needed family time taken during the Winter break. Sing songs together, read together, and even allow your child some alone time to reflect on his or her day and write something in the journal.

Have a wonderful winter break.

We'll see you all on Monday, January 4th.

Shabat Shalom!

Ms. Luckett and Miss Lital

Homework and other information

Thank you Class Mother, Debra Wacks, and parents for helping our class' Hanukkah celebration be an enjoyable one.

This afternoon grade 2 performed wonderfully for the school in the school's Hanukkah play.

HOMEWORK
1. Journal Entry. Students write one or two sentences (or more) about today. Today was an adventurous day for Grade 2. I'm sure they have plenty to share.

2. Read a whole book or read for 10 minutes and record the book name and page numbers read. If students want to read more, then write down how much time you read.

3. Some students need to finish their spelling assignment (p. 62-63). They took their books home to finish.

4. I have only received 4 out of 16 mapped bedrooms. I hope to receive the rest from the class tomorrow.

5. Some students took some finished math assignments home today. If you would like to recycle the paper, our class will reuse the pictures in the packets. Please bring them back to the classroom and we will re-use them.

Today, your child attempted to find the solution to an addition problem that contained five 2-digit numbers. These students found the right answer: Oz, Tal, Isabel, Moran, Mia, Isaac, and Leeor. Cheers for you!

Homework

Today your child worked out a math problem using six 2-digit numbers!

1. Students wrote their journal entry today in class on a piece of paper. The entry should be rewritten or taped into the actual journal. If you do not have a journal yet, simply keep the notes together and put them into the journal when you get it.

2. Read a whole book or read for 10 minutes and record the book title and/or page numbers you read.

3. Mapping your bedroom. Students must use a ruler or some type of straight edge and a pencil to map their bedroom onto the graph paper. It is from a bird's eye view that they will be sketching the lay-out. You can see on the opposite side of the paper where your child practiced making very straight lines on the grid lines using a ruler. The objective is for them to get more practice using the straight-edge.

4. Grammar lesson 7: did, done and gave, given
Just like Monday's grammar homework. The format has been set up on the back page. Students must become familiar with this format so that they can do it by themselves. Have your child underline the key word in each sentence (did, done, gave, or given) along with the helping verb.

5. Math homework should be completed and returned tomorrow. The chapter test will be given Thursday.
6. Spelling homework will be given tomorrow.

Note: Yali's communication book was left in the classroom.

Homework

1. Read a book or read for 10 minutes and record it with a parent signature. Reading Logs that were turned in and these students received house points: Bella, Asher, and Rachamim
Uh oh! Reading is fundamental Fun - da- MENTAL. Be ready!!
Starting in January, students will be rewarded for reading either 10 minutes each and everyday or reading one or more books per day. Please help your child develop this good habit at home.

2. Parents, please purchase a small, unique journal for your child, about the size of the communication book. Write one or two senences in your journal today. Do not write on the first page. That page is for yesterday's entry. Daily entries are encouraged during the Winter break. Students can draw or stocka star net to entries that they are willing to share. Most of the time there will be no topic to write on, as I would like students to write with no constraints.

3. Math PW 67-PW69. Some math papers were returned for checking. Students and parents found that they ran into difficulties when attempting to do the unassigned pages. Please only do the pages assign. I give the homework as it is taught. Attempting to complete work that has not been taught proves to be quite fruitless.

ANNOUNCEMENT: There will be a Hanukkah party in the Grade 2 class on Thursday from 12:45 to 1:15. It will be a small celebration for students only. Our class mother, Debra Wacks is coordinating the party. If anyone would like to act as co-mom for the rest of the year, that would be fabulous. Two's company!

Thank you for getting the library books back to school. A bunch came in this morning. I expect to see another bunch tomorrow. Way to go!

Math explanation:
Regrouping refers to borrowing in subtraction. On p. 67 and 67, students practice subtracing a one-digit number that is more than the ones digit in the larger number. This requires borrowing from the tens place. Students may need to rewrite the math problem in vertical form in order to see the problem easier. Show the borrowing while working the math problem.
That's all for now.
Ms. Luckett

RWI Homework

Students are ready to write. In the RWI Comprehension notebook, students must write about the bean plant's life cycle. Use the paper that they completed last week. Write a sentence describing each stage that is written onto the cycle.

Return the composition, completed or not, tomorrow.

The image is not what we used in class. It is a generic one. Students had lots of information. Each student's life cycle is different.

Homework

Our classmate will be leaving us after Friday the 18th. Let us make her last days, these days of Hanukkah, very happy and joyous.

The 2nd term has begun today. Let each one make a fresh start and strive to be the very best she or he can be.

1. Read a whole book or read for 10 minutes and record

2. Writing: We are beginning this term with consistent journal-writing. Journals will be due once every two weeks. You may purchase a journal for your child about the size of the Communication Book. However, for today, you may use a single sheet of paper or your choice of stationery. Students write one or two sentences about how their day went at school. If they CHOOSE to write more, they may. Although this activity might exceed the required amount of time for second graders to do homework.

3. Language Arts Grammar packet due Wednesday. May be turned in tomorrow if it is completed and of good quality

4. Math Subtraction packet PW65 and PW66 only (except Mia and Oz)

If this homework exceeds the amount of time you have alotted for homework, it is not necessary for your child to complete it. Please send a note in the communication book explaining the situation. We must be flexible in gauging how much time your child needs to complete the homework assignments.

Weekly Word

Week of December 7 -11

Happy Hanukkah!!

This week, we went on a field trip to the Ohel Leah synagogue at the JCC site. Students inquired, observed, and discovered aspects of Jewish culture as it relates to the synagogue and to the Jewish community in Hong Kong.

Have you ever hoped for something? If all you did was hope, did you get what you wanted? Well, in Owl Moon, Pa and his son went owling. They hoped to see a Great Horned Owl in the woods. But they did not just hope. They had to be silent and listen as well. Every student in grade 2 has hoped for something and had to follow that hope with an action. They wrote about their efforts and the fruits it bore.

Science and Math are being wrapped up with a Science portflio and math tests. The portfolio is still in the process of completion, and tests are coming in like children to a Hanukkah party.

No homework was given Wednesday and Thursday, but students are still expected to read a book for at least ten minutes.
Thank you for bringing the Reading logs in. However, the newly formatted books are not ready yet. We will switch books very soon. Until then, continue to use the Reading Logs you have.

Themes of the week: Hope and Friendship

Have a very happy Hanukkah families.

Shabbat Shalom,
Ms. Luckett aand Miss Lital

עברית - דוברי עברית

הנושאים שנלמדו השבוע בכיתה:

"אשכולית" - "גם", "אבל"
סיפורים לחנוכה – תרגול בקריאה שוטפת ובהבנת הנקרא
סיפור – שיחת הבוקר של עידן
הכתבה

הערות:
הכתבה – יום ו' ( הכתבה 10). לקרוא את הסיפור 3 פעמים – יום שני.
מהשבוע רמת חוברות הקריאה עולה שלב. חוברות הקריאה הן מסדרת "צעד - צעד",רמה א'. בכל שבוע יישלח הביתה סיפור ודפי עבודה עליו. השבוע התלמידים לא קבלו את החוברת עבודה הביתה, משום שנעשה אותה יחד בכיתה.

יהדות – דוברי עברית

הנושאים שנלמדו השבוע בכיתה:

הלכות חנוכה.

הערות:
ביום שני – מבחן בפרשת שבוע

Math

Grade 2 class' goals for learning multiplication is to learn to skip-count rhythmically by 3, 4, 6, and 9 this year. Afterwards, we will practice 7's and 8's. They learned 1, 2, 5, and 10 last year. Some students have found that the 11's are quite easy and already know them well.
When they look at a grid, they are able to count two sides and figure out which two numbers they need to multiply.

OOOOOOO
OOOOOOO
OOOOOOO
OOOOOOO
The figure shows 4 X 7, which is 28.
Some students like to picture the multiplication problem in terms of rows of an item, and a certain number of items in each row. The Math book demonstrates this example well.

3 X 4 = 3 rows of 4, therefore:

OOOO
OOOO
OOOO

Clarification

Clarification is needed for some math terms.

Arrays: Any item or items that are situated in a grid-like form, i.e. 4x4, 3x6, 5x1, or 7x2

X: When grade 2 sees this symbol, they say "groups of" or "rows of."

3x4 is 3 rows of 4
OOOO
OOOO
OOOO

ROWS: Rows are horizontal. (Columns are vertical. Students haven't been taught "columns in Grade 2 yet.)

I hope this helps :)
Ms. Luckett

Homework & Announcements

Homework
1. Make final corrections in Math packets for chapters 28 and 29. (due tomorrow)
2. Language Arts (due tomorrow)
3. Read 10 minutes. Record. Get the Reading log signed. (due Friday)
4. Ms Luckett's RWI class has one page of homework (due tomorrow)
Announcements:
Points for bringing the reading log on time. Next term points will only be given if the log shows that the 2nd grader has read for 50 minutes or more for the week.
-Mia, Oz, Rafaela, Leeor, Asher, and Arya
1. Field trip to the "Ohel Leah” synagogue at the JCC site tomorrow 9 dec ‘09
2. Regarding school uniforms: Students are responsible for their own uniform and its parts. If pieces are left at school, they go to the lost and found. If they are lost on the bus or elsewhere, we cannot do anything to help retrieve it. Please write your child’s name on each piece with a permanent marker.
3. Reading Logs need to be turned in on Friday. Friday ends the term. A new format for recording the reading at home will be given. Please ensure that your child is reading at least 10 minutes each day, 5 or more days per week, or 50 or more minutes during the week. Hopefully, they will read each day instead of trying to satisfy the requirement in one or two days. Reading everyday increases reading fluency and comprehension, and also mental acuity.
4. The weather is getting colder. For good health, get enough rest and drink plenty of hot liquids. Many students come in with dry skin. It bothers them. Please moisturize.
Thank you for looking at the blog site to communicate. Feel free to share the site with other Grade 2 parents.

Homework

Hello parents!
We are wrapping up units in every subject this week.
Thank you for helping your child with the homework packet last weekend.
The book report is due tomorrow.
Reading Logs are also due tomorrow. Be sure to record the readings and get it signed.

Please notice the following due dates.

Math:
1. SUBTRACTION HOMEWORK and MULTIPLICATION HOMEWORK due tomorrow. (I do not expect students to memorize the 3's and 4's by tomorrow if they do not already know them . However, it is possible for them to come to school tomorrow knowing 3's and 4's much better than they did today.)
2. Math corrections from Chapters 28 and/or 29 due tomorrow
3. Practice Book packet of Chapter 29: due Wednesday

Language Arts:
1. Book report
2. Grammar worksheet (2-sided) due Wednesday (VERBS)
3. Spelling Lesson 9 sentences (for those who did not finish in class) They wrote a note to themselves and put it in their box. Each student must use each challenge word in a sentence that shows that the word is understood. (A 1/2 sheet of lined paper is provided.)
Orange book words: lobster, adopt, monster
Here are some sample sentences to assist the student with understanding.
a)Does a lobster wear sneakers on its feet?
b)Would a grownup adopt another grownup?
c)Do scary movies sometimes have a monster in them?

Green book Words: misery, soggy, scheme, cemetery
Here are some sample sentences to assist the student with understanding.
a) A headache can cause misery.
b) The children had a scheme for raising money to buy a gift.
c) Mia changed her soggy clothes after she fell in a puddle.
d) Some grave markers in this cemetery are very old.


NOTE: Homework may be turned in before the due date if it is completed satisfactorily or unless it is specified that it should be turned in only on the due date.

Ms. Luckett

Weekly Word

Dear parents,
You can see how Grade 2 is growing and making progress from the message posted yesterday. In other subjects:
Hebrew and Jewish Studies - Mora Mali
Laws about hand washing, summary and preparation for the quiz on Monday
Parashat hashavua - the main topics
Vocabulary and discussion about materials used for learning, i.e. pencil case
Pronouns
The story of Chanuka and songs

HOMEWORK:
Students have taken home a homework packet, extensions of some classwork and class projects. Due dates are on the pages. Subjects include Science, Math, Lanuage Arts/Gammar, Writing, and Social Studies. The book read for the book report should be one that your child can begin and finish this weekend. Chapter books are not suggested for this activity.

Help your child memorize the multiplication tables.

Shabat Shalom,
Ms. Luckett and Miss LItal

Homework

1. Grade 2 students are to complete the Chapter 28 Math packet. Some students have complweted the packet and only need to make corrections tonight.

2. Students are to share their math "arrays" with their fmaily. They will demonstrate how they multiply using a grid.

Grade 2, the awesome wonder

Grade 2 was fantastic and enthusiatic today!
They
...worked well and found the value of teamwork in P.E. class.
...observed silence on the bus from the JCC back to Carmel.
...discovered how awesome growing plants can be.
... practiced friendliness starting at recess this morning.
...learned how to use a grid to multiply.
...creatively mapped out the classroom.
...were appreciative when they realized that mastering a task takes a lot of practice, but when you practice the results of your efforts can be phenomenal. This was the case when I worked with them on mapping the classroom. I told them how I had to keep practicing to get to the level of accuracy that they saw.
...solved difficulties amongst themselves peacefully.

Shalom,
Ms. Luckett

1 December Homework

Leeor, Asher, Yali, Mia, Oz, and Bella received House points today for turning in the Reading log. Please have your child read, record, and get your signature or initials on the Reading Log every day.

1. Math: Multiplication activity. See instructions in your child's bag.

2. Bring in small pictures (around 2x2 size) an animal, a place, people, and foods for our Language Arts class projects.

3. Spelling lesson p. 56-58 Activities entitled Spelling in Context and Write to the Point. Please use the half sheet of lined paper provided in your child's bag for the Write to the Point activity.

RWI (only for RWI Comprehension class students):
Read the book FRUIT at home. (The more times you read it, the more you know.) Bring the book back tomorrow.

Thank you,
Ms. Luckett

Weekly Word

November 23-27, 2009

Dear Parents,
Thank you for bearing with me through a rough week. I was out with a nasty cold, but Mrs. Forster ran the class very smoothly. Now we're getting back on track!!

Spelling: Lesson 9 Although the class did well on the pre-test, we will continue to practice the words and their meanings with the exercises for Lesson 9 in the book. Final spelling test will beon Thursday, Dec. 3rd.
Language Arts: We are in the process of showing all that we know about NOUNS and about VERBS. We are starting an in-class project that is scheduled for completion on Thursday, the 3rd.
Science: We are wrapping up Interactions of Living Things with a collaborative culminating project using the creative ideas of all the students.
Social Studies: Features. Students are understanding and analyzing features of a landscape.
Mathematics: Second graders are practicing basic multiplication using grouping teachniques. Also, the are discovering how skip-counting and multiplication are directly connected.
Derech Eretz: Our goal is to be a very peaceul class. We discussed and practiced the virtue of thankfulness . We expressed what is in our hearts through art. We are also practicing the technique of not speaking, but opening our ears and turning on our brains to listen to others.

Jewish Studies and Hebrew - Mora Mali

Received our Chanuka workbook
Learned the story of Chanuka
The letters “vav” and “zayin” in our dictionary
In integration, learned about the Jewish immigration to Hong Kong
Continued our work on verbs in the present using the 1st person, 2nd person, etc. and the feminine and masculine forms
Discussed more about the laws of “netilat yadayim” (hand washing)

HOMEWORK:
1. Practice writing your address. Know how to write it from memory when you come to school on Tuesday.
2. Read 10 minutes each day. record it in the reading Log. Bring the Reading Log on Tuesday.
Leeor, Asher, Rafaela, Isabel, Yali, Mia, Oz and Bella received house points for turning their Reading logs in and making progress since last week.
3. Study the spelling words for Lesson 9

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1. No school for students (Professional Development Day)
2. Come on Tuesday with the Reading Log filled in .
3. Wear the P.E. uniform on Tuesday when you return.

Shabat Shalom,
Ms. Luckett and Miss Lital

Monday's homework

Wear P.E. Uniforms tomorrow Field day at Wong Chung Hang. If you have not returned a permission slip, please do so tomorrow morning or send a note of permission signed by the parent (s).

HOMEWORK:
1. Math packet Chapter 28, Multiplication p. 135 is the end of chapter 27 and does not need to be completed. Finish pages 136-140. Return on or before Friday. (due date is at the top of the first page)

2. NOUNS Homework: Fill in the chart completely. Return on or before the due date (Wednesday the 25th)

3. VERBS Homework: I made a big typo in the title. It also says "NOUNS HOMEWORK" but the directions and activities are for verbs.
Fill in the chart. Return completed work tomorrow.

4. Read for 10 minutes. Record. Bring reading Log back on time tomorrow and get house points!

5. Some students have spelling words to learn and practice. The words and notes are written in the Communication Book. Please check the book.

6. We will be making books.
A. Send a baby picture that the class can keep. Also, find a picture of an adult body (perhaps posing in a magazine doing something that your child enjoys). Cut it out and bring it to class by Wednesaday. (This is for a Language Arts project)
B. Your child has been assigned an animal group that lives in a certain habitat. Find a picture or pictures of an animal that your child likes who lives in the habitat they have been assigned.
Birds: Mia, Oz, Asher, Moran
Reptiles: Ronnie, Arya, Bella, Rachamim
Mammals: Romi, Leeor, Rafaela, Yali
Fish: Isaac, Isabel, Eitan, Tal

Thank you,
Ms. Luckett

Weekly Word

November 16 - 20, 2009

Congratulations to Bella! She won the Book Cafe prize for writing why she enjoys going to the Book Cafe.

Grade 2 gave an excellent performance in this morning's Friday Assembly. They performed a skit about School Rules #4: Be Honest. Then they went above and beyond and explained the consequences of our actions when we make mistakes like breaking the school rules.


MUSIC:
Grade Two have been learning about our bodies and how our bodies can make sounds; they have learning how to make musical rhythms using ¼ and 1/8 notes by walking, clapping and playing musical patterns as a round. They have been creative too, and made up their own Chinese dance and their own rhythm as well, but most importantly, they are learning to listen.

ANNUAL DINNER SONG PRACTICE:

YOUTUBE VIDEOS OF ANNUAL DINNER SONGS
Please save these songs in FAVORITES in your home computer so that you can access them anytime! Listen to each song once a day!

1. When You Believe – Prince of Egypt
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gur8ccqrQ9c
2. Hebrew Song: Change Player Size
לפעמים חלומות מתגשמים HD
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKEVjBumV6E
Any Dream Will Do – from Joseph and his Amazing Technicolored Dreamcoat.
(English)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKHDpT26FGk
(Hebrew)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SsxNQVx05Io
4. We Are One - from The Lion King
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sYNsRdPditE&feature=related

Wendy R. Forster
Music Teacher

עברית - דוברי עברית

הנושאים שנלמדו השבוע בכיתה:

תרגול קריאה.
כתיבת משפטים שלמים. הרחבת משפטים על ידי שמות תואר.
תרגול בשאילת שאלות.
הבנת הוראות.
חזרה להכתבה.
כתיבת חיבור על סמך תמונה.
סיפור – כמו בסרטים.

הערות:
הכתבה – יום ו' (הכתבות 5-8). החזרת חוברת קריאה – יום שני.

יהדות – דוברי עברית

הנושאים שנלמדו השבוע בכיתה:

מבנה החומש. חומשים, פרשות, פרקים ופסוקים.
פרשת שבוע – תולדות.
הלכות נטילת ידיים.

הערות:
ביום שני – מבחן בפרשת שבוע



ארי אפשטיין

Homework:
Spelling Practice pages
Math Multiplication practice page
Language Arts: Verbs (present and past tense worksheet is optional)

Special:
1. Field Trip November 24: Wong Chung Hang Field Day
2. Grade 2 Bookmark Art Contest


Shabat Shalom,
Ms. Luckett and Miss Lital

19 November Homework

Dear Parents,

Today your child purchased some fantastic reading materials from the Book Cafe. Use these books to read for at least 10 minutes. Record the information in the reading log.

Math test on 2-digit addition tomorrow. Students can finish the worksheet. Try having them race against the clock for fun.

Normally, we have spelling tests on Thursdays. Since we had the field trip, it will be postponed. I will try to fit it in tomorrow. Study Lesson 7 words with your child. If they find that they are too easy, challenge them by reviewing Lessons 8 and also 9. They did very well in the pre-test. Most students missed only 1 or 2 words. It may be possible for Grade 2 to be tested on two sets of words tomorrow. Help them prepare.

Next week: More homework in Science, Social Studies, and Language Arts, which includes writing and grammar (verbs)

Cheers!

17 November Homework

Thank you for returning the Book Cafe forms and submissions!

1. Math Practice book packets have a due date on front. For pages that are already finished, corrections can be made. This is the last chance to correct any mistakes before turning it in!

2. Read 10 minutes and record.
Students who turn in the Reading Log on time will get House points. Students who did not turn in Reading logs today may turn them in tomorrow, although they will be marked "turned in late."

3. Practice for spelling post test. Lesson 7 pre-test is on a small sheet of paper. Help your child practice spelling the words, especially those that were misspelled.

The following students made 100% on the Lesson 7 pre-test:
Bella
Romi
Mia
Congratulations!!!

P.S.
Tomorrow is Rosh Hodesh. Students may wear appropriate street clothes to school. Dress warm! Students should also bring/wear warm clothing like scarves, gloves, and hats. We have recess outside this week.

Book Cafe Competition

Dear parents,
Tonight your child brought home a Book Cafe Competition packet. Please read the instructions on the front page. If your child is going to compete, finish one side of the second page.

RETURN PACKET TOMORROW PLEASE, even if it is blank or unfinished.

Cheers!!

16 November 2009 Homework

1. Spelling practice: We will have a lot of spelling practice this week because the words are easy for students to spell, but they must be able to use them properly. As a result, many have passed pre-tests for lesons 7, 8, and 9. However, we will continue doing activities using the words. Please refer to the Unit 2 Spelling at Home study sheet for the lists of words.

TASK: On the stapled loose leaf lined paper, students must write one sentence for each spelling word.
There ARE exceptions!
If students use two spelling words in one sentence, then it will be counted as two spelling words being used. Please do not mix the spelling words from the different lessons. One page should contain words from only one lesson. All spelling words must be underlined and spelled correctly. If not, credit will not be given.
PAGE SET-UP: Please write the student's name on the front of the page. Write the lesson title on top of each page. Also, number each sentence.

Begin with words from Lesson 7. Complete sentences for words from Lessons 7 and 8 this week.

DUE FRIDAY, November 20

Because students work at different paces, students may do additional lessons, beyond the requirement.

2. Spelling Lesson in the book. p. 42-45

3. Read for 10 minutes and record information in the Reading log with a parent signature. Return Reading Logs tomorrow! Reading p. 44 and 45 in Spelling book will suffice for the reading at home requirement.

4. Look over the school rules with your parents. Keep the copy of the rules at home.

5. Math worksheet Add 2-Digit Numbers and more addition practice

(Check next post about the Book Cafe Competition)

ALL HOMEWORK IS DUE AND MUST BE RETURNED TOMORROW. (except spelling sentences)

THANK YOU.

Homework

Math: Practice Book pages 57, 58, and 59. If some of these pages are already completed, your child may correct the mistakes with an ink pen or colored pencil.

Spelling Worksheet: Practice Lesson 7

Friday Blurb or "Weekly Word"

Dear Parents,

Happy Birthday to Oz Haviv: Saturday, November 14th

Happy Birthday to Romi Yaffe: Sunday, November 15th

Class birthday parties are held form 1:20pm to 1:30 pm

Our children had a blast at their celebration Wednesday morning. Thank you all for your support. We greatly appreciate all of your efforts.

ENGLISH SPEAKERS:
Jewish Studies - Mora Mali
Parashat hashavua
Laws of "netilat yadayim" (hand washing)
Continuing the "geography" of the chumash
Spelling quiz on Monday

Hebrew for E.S. - Mora Mali
Grammar using different forms of the present tense
Using the dictionary for the letter "gimel"
Reading stories
Discussions and vocabulary about food

HEBREW SPEAKERS:
עברית - דוברי עברית

הנושאים שנלמדו השבוע בכיתה:

"אשכולית" - פחות או יותר. סיימנו את החוברת.
כתיבת משפטים שלמים. הרחבת משפטים על ידי שמות תואר.
תרגול בשאילת שאלות.
הבנת הנקרא
חזרה להכתבה

הערות:
הכתבה – יום ו'. החזרת חוברת קריאה – יום שני.

יהדות – דוברי עברית

הנושאים שנלמדו השבוע בכיתה:

מבנה החומש. חומשים, פרשות, פרקים ופסוקים.
פרשת שבוע – חיי שרה.

ארי אפשטיין

EVERYONE:
LANGUAGE ARTS: We are discovering the proper use of VERBS and testing our knowledge of the spelling of commonly used words. Grade 2 also set goals for the year; one academic goal, and one social/behavioral goal.

SCIENCE: Recording data and understanding how habitats are used by different animals

MATH: Understanding two-digit addition and the process of carrying

SOCIAL STUDIES: We are becoming more capable and comfortable at having a conversation about general features of Hong Kong like what S.A.R. stands for, what the motto is, and who is the Chief Executive.

MUSIC: The school is busy preparing for the Annual dinner, which will be held February 4, 2010. There are songs that Grade 2 is practicing. Two of them are Any Dream Will Do and When You Believe.


RWI Comprehension class (not everyone):
The Big Question: Why is it important for other people to trust you and think of you as a responsible person?
Tool: Reading and becoming familiar with the tale from South Africa, The Gift of the Sun

Shabat Shalom,
Ms. Luckett and Miss Lital

Homework

Greetings!
On the salmon-colored sheet of paper, Grade 2 has Rounding practice in Math and Verbs practice in Language Arts. Due tomorrow

Social Studies: Hong Kong My Home This worksheet may be completed and returned no later than Wednesday, Nov. 11th.

Grade 2 may have homework in other subjects with other teachers.

RWI Comprehension students (this is not all of Grade 2):
1. Complete and return the Anansi Diary story
2. Write 5 of your own Meaningful Sentences
turn in tomorrow

Shalom

Friday Blurb or "Weekly Word"

Dear Parents,

Grade 2 will be having a party next week (hopefully). Please refer to the Celebration blog for details. Thank you.

Language Arts: Nouns Unit Test

Mathematics: Students performed well on the test. Every student learned and made progress in understanding time. We are currently looking at 2-digit addition strategies and filling in some missing pieces for individual students.

Social Studies: Hong Kong facts and field trips coming up soon!

Derech Eretz: Guest artist: sofer, Jamie Shear

Science: Science experiment: plant growth

Other Announcements:

Monday – Please return library books
Tuesday - Turn in reading log

Please read 10 minutes everyday. Students are turning in Reading logs that show that they have read nothing in one week or more.


Shabbat Shalom!
Ms. Luckett and Miss Lital

Celebration

Dear parents,
Grade 2 will be celebrating next week. They have done many good deeds and deserve a celebration. Parents, you are invited. I will give you more information about the exact time and date. I project the party to take place some time next week during the school day. It will be held in the School Hall.
Please have your child contribute $20HK for treats for the party. Bring the money in an envelope with the student's name on it tomorrow. Extra funds will be kept and used for the next celebration.
I appreciate your support.
Ms. Luckett

Homework

Dear Parents,

Today Grade 2 had a wonderful time learning some facts about Hong Kong. Please ask about what they learned. There will be a quiz tomorrow so see what they remember.

Math: letter and worksheet to be returned tomorrow.

Spelling: Unit 2 words to begin practicing. We have weekly tests for each lesson.

Shalom,
Grade 2 Teacher

Homework

Dear families,
There is no school tomorrow because I will meet with parents for conferences. Your child has a Spelling list for Lessons 1 through 5. Use it to prepare for the Spelling test this week.

Also, please read for at least 10 minutes and record it in the Reading Log.

Congratulations Grade 2!! Almost every student turned in the Reading Log today. Let's try for 100% particpation next Tuesday.
Ms. Luckett

Reading Log information

Good morning parents,
Grade 2 should be reading for 10 minutes each day for up to 6 days per week. It should be recorded in the Reading Log. I should see 6 or more sessions recorded every Tuesday when I check the Reading Logs.
The title and/or page number, date, and parent signature are required for each reading session. If your child is reading a chapter book or is continuing a book from one session to another, please record the title, then record only the page numbers where the reader started and ended in each reading session. If you need further clarification, please send me a note in your child's Communication Book.
Thank you parents,
Ms. Luckett

Homework

Happy Monday!!
Grade 2 is currently taking their math tests on Telling Time and Understanding Time. For homework, I have included some worksheets that reflect areas where each student needs more practice.
There is also a word list with specific spelling words to study from Lessons 1 - 5. Spelling test is Thursday.
Happy studying!
Ms. Luckett

Homework

Dear parents,

Students have unfinished work in their bags. Please finish and return on Monday. Some students have spelling books that are packed to be used for the unit review. The test is Thursday, November 5th.

Shabbat Shalom,
Ms. Luckett

"Friday Blurb"

Grade Two- October 28th to 30th


Parents came for 8 of 16 students. Please sign up and come for conferences November 4 if you have not already.
No school for students on conference day, Wed Nov. 4


Language Arts: 1. Proper letter writing format 2. Recalling information “The Lucky Seed”

Mathematics: Students are becoming very comfortable with telling time. We reviewed and corrected. Test on Monday!

Social Studies: Mapping activities: directions, landmarks, and keys

Derech Eretz: Happiness!! What makes me happy is…

Science: Science experiment part II – What plants need to grow and thrive -review previous concepts (Photosynthesis, Essentials for living, and habitats)

Other Announcements:
Tuesday – Please return library books
Tuesday - Turn in reading log

Please read 10 minutes everyday. Students are turning in Reading logs that show that they have read nothing in one week or more.


Shabbat Shalom!
Ms. Luckett and Miss Lital

Greetings parents and Grade 2 students!

I will be using the blogspot to post homework on most occasions. Our primary source of communcation will continue to be the Communication Book that students take with them every day. Also understand that while MOST students have the homework I assign on the blogspot, there may be SOME exceptions. The parents of these students will be notified through the Communication Book.

29 Oct 09
Homework (HW)

Math Practice Workbook pages 49, 50 and 51

The class turned in all of their completed homework this morning. Congratulations Grade 2!

Cheers!
Ms. Luckett