Second Grade Weekly Update

 

This week in math our focus was on comparing fractions and finding equivalent fractions.  We did this with our fraction activity cards.  These two-sided cards have a fraction on one side and a picture to represent the fraction on the other side.  These cards are a great visual tool and allow us to view multiple fractions side-by-side.  We played Fraction Top-It and Equivalent Fractions Game to help us become familiar with comparing fractions.  We even color-coded a fraction strip chart to help us find equivalent fractions.  We will complete a project next week that will allow us to apply our knowledge of fractions.  Also, our end of the unit test will be on Wednesday, February 8th.  A study guide is going home today.

We will celebrate the 100th Day of School on Monday, February 6th.  You were asked to complete the phrase, “I have told my child 100 times . . . “  Your responses are displayed on the back wall in the Great Hall.  You can also see the responses from other parents.  We will have a great day celebrating our accomplishments thus far and look forward to many more days of success!

The biography book reports turned out great!  We have been sharing every interesting fact we learn about our famous person with our friends.  Now that our research is complete, we have now begun turning those facts into sentences and paragraphs.  This will take us through the month of February to revise and edit our work while perfecting our writing.  We know you will be amazed with our final product presented at Author’s Night.

We ended the week with a very special event, Father’s Breakfast.  Donuts, juice, and coffee was enjoyed by our fathers and us.  We made a special gift for our fathers and spent some quality time playing games, putting, and playing basketball in the gym.  It was a memorable morning!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Upcoming Dates:
February 9th:  Six Flags 6 Hour Reading Forms Due
Monday, February 20th:  No School/Presidents' Day
Friday, February 24th:  No School/Report Card Writing Day
Monday, February 27th - Friday, March 9th:  ERB Testing
Thursday, March 15th:  Author's Night at 7:00 p.m.

Have a great weekend!

Beth Kennedy
Second Grade Teacher

 

 

 

 

  
 

 

Meet Beth Kennedy, Second Grade Teacher
 

Beth Kennedy has been teaching Second Grade at Rohan Woods School since 2006. With more than 10 years of elementary education, Beth does a wonderful job  differentiating lessons and activities to meet all of her students needs and makes learning fun by incorporating music and movement to develop various skills! In her spare time, Beth enjoys scrapbooking, playing the piano and flute and spending time with her family. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education as well as a Masters of Education degree.

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Second Grade Curriculum
 

In Social Studies, the students travel the world exploring the geography of all seven continents. As they learn more about the landforms and bodies of water of these continents, the students turn their focus to studying, in-depth, various countries. They learn about the culture, customs, wildlife, people, and daily life of these places. Using their knowledge of map skills acquired from the beginning, the students apply these skills to read maps and locate information. Integrating literature and Time for Kids: Around the World issues enhance their understanding of the world in which we live.

  
 
 
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