Math update

As we begin Chapter 6 in Mathematics which is Number Sense and Numeration, the students will be taking part in a variety of learning activities. Every Friday there will be an addition/subtraction drill with 50 basic questions. Students will be given 2 minutes to complete as many facts as possible.  Each student will track his/her personal results on a graph and be asked to get a parent signature before the next Friday. This will help each student develop quick mathematic computational skills. Take a look at the activity the students did today in pairs to represent, compare and order whole numbers!

 

January 28-February 1

January 28-February 1

Hi Everyone,

This week we look forward to having artist Brenda Mc Donald teach us some impressionist painting techniques! Students will be bringing home their own masterpieces to share with their family members.

In Math, students will write the test on Measurement on Tuesday and begin Chapter 6 on Wednesday.

Grade 2: The math focus in Chapter 6 is Place Value and understanding the value of numbers to 100.

Grade 3: The math focus in Chapter 6 is Adding and Subtracting with greater numbers.

I will be sending home a parent letter to provide you with some more information about the above math units. 

In Language, the students will learn how to respond to texts and evaluate them by expressing their personal thoughts and feelings. One text we will focus on is The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs by Jon Scieszka.

In Science, we will continue to look at various structures and simple machines. 

Important Reminders

• With the cold weather here to stay, all children should be dressed to go outside for recess.  Please remember to label all children's clothing, including hats, gloves and coats.  Children should bring boots to school with indoor shoes. 
• Students are working on Spelling List 16 this week in their Spelling books. All pages are due on Thursday.
• Please sign agendas every night.
• This Friday February 1st is Crazy Hair Day. Students do not have to wear uniform and can come to school with a creative hair style. 
• Pizza Day on Friday! Yummy

Thank you for reading the blog. Have a great week!
Ms. Bertone :)  

January 21-25

Hi Everyone,
 
As it is a short week, the students will only be given ten spelling words for the week. We will be practising the words in class with various word work activities. Each student copied the words in his/her agenda so please review the words at home on a daily basis. 

In Math, we are finishing up measurement. There will be a test on Tuesday on all the skills we have learned in class.

Thank you for your support,
-Ms. Bertone :)  
 
Important Reminders

• We are going skating this Thursday from 12:40-2:00 pm at Withrow Park.Parent volunteers are welcome to come and enjoy some fun!
• There is a First Holy Communion Meeting at Holy Name Church at 7:00 pm on Thursday evening. Grade 2 parents are encouraged to attend.
• Please sign your child's agenda every evening to ensure all homework is complete.
• P.A. Day this Friday.
• Please sign and return tests in the homework bags
• On Monday January 28th, an artist is visiting our class for an amazing painting workshop. Please send your child to school with an old t-shirt that can possibly get paint on it to help protect the uniform.