Classroom Learning & Field Day

Hello Parents!

We have lots of exciting things going on in 2^nd grade this week!  We will be learning about cause and effect this week in reading, adding two digit numbers in math, and learning about the continents and oceans in IC!  We will also be learning about our continent, country, and state.  Ask your child what they have learned about each of these topics!

Also, this Friday, October 24^th is Field Day!  We are all excited about this day and want to give you a few reminders to help the day go more smoothly.

·         Please have students wear tennis shoes-NO SANDALS or FLIP FLOPS!

·         No jewelry

·         Apply sunscreen

·         Students may bring a hat

·         An extra change of clothes or a towel with a plastic bag for wet clothes

·         Sack lunch (or pre order a sack lunch from the cafeteria)

·         No tank tops

We are looking forward to field day and expect a fun filled day! Our field day will be from 12:00-2:15 and our lunch will be from 10:20-10:40.

Field Day

Tomorrow is Field Day at Christie Elementary School!  Field day is always a BLAST!  Here is our schedule for tomorrow:

7:30-10:20  We will be in our classroom
10:20-10:40 Lunch in our classroom
We can pick up "to go" lunches in the cafeteria, but won't be able to eat there.
10:40-11:55 We will be in our classroom

Kindergarten, First, and Second Grade start Field Day!

12:00-2:15

*Remember:

1. Put sunscreen on your kids at home in the morning, we cannot put it on them at school. 

2.  Send a towel with them to school and a disposable water bottle.

3.  If they are staying for PASAR or day care send a change of clothes just in case they get wet.

4.  Friday would be a good day to bring a lunch!

Parent Conferences, Spirit Assembly & Design Challenge

Hello Parents! 

This week we are continuing our venture into double digit addition and subtraction. Students are using a 1-100 chart to figure out the equations. Be sure to ask them questions and quiz them to encourage their learning! 

We have our first school wide design challenge this week.  All design challenges will occur on Spirit Assembly days. Our first challenge will be this Friday.  Students will design, create, and improve their own bubble wand.  With Field Day coming up Friday, October 24th, the coordinators want to save money, by having students make their own bubble wands.

On Wednesday, November 12th I will be having my parent conferences. Look next week for the sign-up sheet, as times will be given on a first come basis. If you are unable to meet on the 12th, I will have some slots available for afternoon times between November 4th-11th. 

Our first assembly will be this Friday, October 17th at 8:00 a.m. Students are invited  to dress in something they think is awesome (tell them no scary Halloween costumes and nothing with masks). Ideas: Superhero, cool clothes, book character, favorite animal, favorite food…anything awesome.

 For those of you who are new to Christie, Our spirit assemblies are a blast and a really big deal. I hope to see some of you there. 

Two-Digit Addition

We have moved on from money in math and are now delving into two- digit addition using different strategies such as the hundreds chart, ten frames, and place value.  Have your child explain to you how they came up with the answer when working on these strategies at home.

Tutoring is now in full swing.  It will be held every Tuesday.  Keep an eye out for a tutoring slip from your child because it is flexible tutoring this year.  I plan on keeping the same group of kids for now.  I will let you know if I no longer need your child to attend tutoring.  

The Health museum was fantastic!  The students were engaged and did an excellent job on their displays. 

Money and Museums!

Money and Museums!

 

This week in math, we are working on money! We are practicing identifying coins and adding them up. Please try to find some ways around the house to help your child practice this skill!

In IC, we are creating a health museum! We will be studying topics like how to keep your teeth healthy, safety rules, healthy eating, and keeping your skin healthy. Ask your student what they have been learning about!

Suggested Home Enrichment

It has been a great school year!  Last week students worked hard with place value and numbers up to 1,200.  This week we will compare numbers and learn to locate numbers on a number line.  We will also learn the symbols for greater than, less than, and equal to.  Students complete activity pages daily.  Any pages that are not completed will be sent home as a suggested home practice.  

 

Research shows that it is important for children to read at least 20 minutes per day.  We suggest that you have your child do this daily and write the minutes read in their calendars.

 

We will have our second Mind Mission challenge this week.  Be sure to ask your child what it is?

                                         Sample of Math Workbook Pages

Math in Action!

Hi Parents!

Our 2^nd week in 2^nd grade has been amazing! Students are learning the rules and are showing that they are great citizens.

As sad as we are to have lost Mrs. Ramsey, we are very, very excited to have our new students. Thank you all for being flexible with this change and helpful through their transitions.

On another note, a free program through the City of Plano is starting at our local library, Schimelpfenig. The program is called MATH in Action, and is for 2nd-4th graders who are struggling with math concepts according to PISD standards. They have Scholastic workbooks the kids get to take home and a plethora of math manipulatives and games for the students to actively engage in math during the program. This is a perfect program for students as our math standards have changed this year and are harder than years before.

To sign up, you can register online through their website (www.planolibrary.org) or give them a call at Schimelpfenig Library (972-769-4200).