April 16-20

Writing and Reading:
We are continuing to research our animals this week. We are working on taking all of the facts we learned and turning them into different body paragraphs. We will take the facts on one topic and put them into their own paragraph so our paragraphs are organized and easy to understand. Students will work on correct sentence structure and varying the beginnings of their sentences so not every sentence begins the same way. By the end of the week, students will work on publishing their final copy.

Math:
We are working on studying and counting money. We will learn about the difference between displaying an amount using the cent sign and the dollar sign with decimal point. Students will take an assessment before beginning our study of multiplication. In second grade, students are responsible for modeling multiplication situations, rather than memorizing their facts. However, once students learn the process, they can start memorizing their facts to make the transition into third grade easier.

Science:
This week we are looking at plants adaptations. We will also look at how seeds are dispersed to help the plant grow new sprouts. Later in the week, we will start our study of animals and life cycles. We will look at several different life cycles including the darkling beetle and the butterfly. We will also look at animal adaptations and how they help the animal survive in its environment.

Reminders:
April 16: Mrs. Alden will be at a training for the day. Please contact the office if there is a change in transportation.
April 17: Dress up in 60s gear to celebrate how Mrs. Sanders started teaching in the year 1966!
April 19: Library day- send in books
April 27th: Field Day
May 3rd: Knowledge Night