From now on, Fridge Notes (and the Homework Log) will only be posted on our class blog. Our school is trying to “go green” as much as possible, particularly in terms of paper use. Most parent communication for our class will take place through the blog, which I update frequently. If you are having difficulty viewing the blog or would like paper copies sent home, please let me know and I will be more than happy to help you.
We will begin our regular homework schedule this week:
Monday- Spelling
Tuesday- Math
Wednesday- Reading/Language Arts
Thursday- Social Studies/Science
I check homework each morning for completion by marking it with a stamp. Students then put their homework in the back pocket of the KOALA Book to take home as completed and checked work. If your child gets a stamp, that means he/she received full credit on the assignment. Each child is allowed one homework “oops” per marking period, which includes late and missing homework.
You will find our first set of spelling words listed on the Homework Log above. Although formal spelling homework is only assigned on Monday nights, it is important to practice these words throughout the week to prepare your child for the spelling (and sentence dictation) quiz on Friday. Each Monday, your child will pick two activities from the attached list to complete using the current week’s spelling words. This list will also be in the “Homework” section of your child’s KOALA Book. Some of the activities require a parent note and signature since the student will not have any paper to turn in (these activities are indicated with a picture of a pencil). All other activities should be completed on a piece of paper with the numbers and titles of the activities written at the top. This is very important so that I know if the activities were completed correctly. You do not have to do all 40 activities. If your child really enjoys a couple of the activities, he/she may repeat those activities week after week. The point of this extensive list is to provide students with opportunities to practice their spelling in ways that match their specific learning styles. If you have any questions, please let me know. Happy spelling! Spelling Homework Chart
Our math series has a review/practice page to go with each lesson. As a result, your child may also bring home an additional math worksheet that is not listed on the Homework Log. I do not add these worksheets to the Homework Log because it is often difficult to anticipate when we will finish a lesson and be ready for the review sheet. If you see a review/practice math worksheet in your child’s KOALA Book, please complete it in addition to the regularly scheduled homework and return it the next day.
Fridge Notes August 31 PDF This year, the school has switched to a grade-level newsletter that the teachers will collaborate on each week. I like to call my newsletter “Fridge Notes” because it is something that you can stick on you refrigerator for a quick reference of what your child is up to at school! I will also post some additional helpful ideas and tips here on the blog that are unique to our class or simply couldn’t fit in the newsletter!
Muffins with Mom is this Thursday, September 3rd from 8:00-9:00 in the cafeteria. Stop by for a morning treat and some bonding time before you head off to work!
Since our lunch is not until 12:47, please send your child to school with a healthy morning snack. Please also send a water bottle for P.E. and recess. It is very hot and our new security system does not allow for students to go in and out getting water from the water fountain. Thank you for your help!
If you haven’t already done so, please send in your 2 “friends and family” pictures as soon as possible to help us complete our “Friends and Family” wall.
I’m looking forward to beginning of our 2nd week of 2nd grade. Please feel free to contact with me if you have any questions, comments or concerns. Working together, we can make this a memorable and successful year for our students.