Welcome to Grade 2!
We had a great first 2 weeks back at school getting to know each other! Please check this blog on Friday afternoons for important information and updates on our learning for the week. Throughout the month of September, we will be practicing classroom routines and spending time getting to know each other so we can all feel safe and comfortable in our classroom.
First Day
We read the story First Day Jitters and talked about how we were feeling on the first day of grade 2! Students used sticky notes to draw a picture of how they felt coming to school on the first day, then we created a graph to see the different feelings we were having in the class. Most students were feeling happy! Some other feelings were tired, nervous, and excited.
We also practiced using tally marks by surveying students in the class about who they had as a teacher in grade 1. In the afternoon, we got to see our PE teacher, Mr V, in the gym. This year, we have PE on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays! We have music on Wednesdays and Thursdays!
On Tuesday, September 1st, we created calendars for the month and noted some important days that are coming up! When students were finished, they brought these home. Check them out to see some fun things happening this month at school. Important dates are also listed below.
Student Health Plan forms were sent home last week. These need to be returned if a student has a medical or physical condition that may affect attendance, or if they have medication that needs to be taken at school.
Spelling Words:
Each Friday, students will have a spelling quiz based with words from the First 300 High Frequency words. The words will be posted here each week in case you want to get some extra practice in at home! We will also practice these words throughout the week. Students will be given 10 words and will also have 2 sentences that will be based around the spelling patterns learned throughout the week (one sentence will be a mystery sentence)!
Our words for next week are:
the
of
and
a
to
in
is
you
that
it
Sentence:
I can see a cat.
Starting next week, a duo tang will be sent home with new readings to practice at home. Please keep these in your students backpack so we can add to it throughout the week.
Library
We have library on Tuesdays! Please ensure that library books are returned in time for our library days so that new books can be checked out for the week.
Math
We have been learning about patterns! Some patterns have repeating attributes such as colour, size, shape, and position. Other patterns increase or decrease! We built repeating and growing patterns in class using blocks and shapes.
Buddies
Last week, we met our grade 3 buddies in Ms Bossenberry's class! We got to go to the playground together to get to know each other better. Ask your student if they can remember what their buddy's name is.
Community Walks in PE
Starting Wednesday, September 16th, we will be introducing a regular community walk routine as part of our PE classes. These walks will provide students with an opportunity to be active, get outside, and enjoy our school community.
Please ensure your child is dressed appropriately for the weather on walk days. Parents will be notified at least 48 hours in advance whenever a community walk is planned.
If you are interested in volunteering to help with community walks, please note that an updated police clearance is required every year. Our Parent Council Volunteer Coordinator has sent out a Sign-Up Genius for those interested in volunteering.
Upcoming Dates
September 23 - Fun Lunch - Subway (orders must be in by September 18th)
September 23 - Terry Fox Run (volunteers needed)
September 24 - MTS Open House 5:00pm - 6:30pm (More Information to Follow)
September 25 - NO SCHOOL - Non-Instructional Day
September 29 - Orange Shirt Day
September 30 - NO SCHOOL - National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
