Smorstad's Scoop- April 29

**WEEKLY SCOOP!**

We had a great week! We have learned all about plants this week. Each student selected 2 plants they would like to research and then they were put into pairs based on their interests. They read informational text on their plant and took notes. Next week we will turn our notes into a research paper. I have been so proud at how nice of a job they did on these! It seems so grown up for my students to read and research a topic!

Classroom News

Emma was a great star student!

· Please send in a plain white pre-washed t shirt by next Friday, May 5^th. We will tie-dye them for class t-shirts!

· Continue to practice math facts to continue moving forward on the timed tests. Google “Sheppard’s Software” for some great math games to play!

--- Homework Preview ---

Please return homework packet and signed reading log every Friday!

NEXT WEEKS WORDS:

1. more

2. tore

3. wore

4. store

5. oar

6. roar

7. board

8. port

9. north

10. fort

11. dear

12. here

13. building

14. machine

15. scientist

BONUS: research, environment

~UPCOMING EVENTS~

May 13 SPRING FIELD TRIP- Information coming soon!

May 17 Election Day- no school

May 20 Thank You party! See invitation from your child J

Specials Schedule:

May 1-5

Monday: Music

Tuesday: Gym

(Library 9:20-9:50)

Wednesday: Art

Thursday: Spanish

Friday: Computer

Smorstad's Scoop- April 22nd

**WEEKLY SCOOP!**

What a great week! We had a fabulous week with spring like weather and a special field trip. I want to say a BIG thank you to the Workman family for making this Papa John’s field trip possible. The kids had a blast! Thank you to the parents who sent in food/drinks to make our meal complete. We all enjoyed quite the feast that was provided. This was definitely a great 2^nd grade memory for our class. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Classroom News

Alleyse was a great star student!

· We have started 3 digit addition and subtraction. We are starting with the basics (no carrying or barrowing) and focusing on starting in the ones place, then tens, and last hundreds. Practice problems at home!

· Continue to practice math facts to continue moving forward on the timed tests. Google Sheppard’s Software for some great math games to play!

--- Homework Preview ---

Please return homework packet and signed reading log every Friday!

NEXT WEEKS WORDS:

1. near

2. dear

3. ear

4. deer

5. steer

6. queer

7. verb

8. perch

9. here

10. where

11. chair

12. care

13. heavy

14. system

15. region

BONUS: connection, ingredients

~UPCOMING EVENTS~

April

Celebrating summer birthdays!

May 13 SPRING FIELD TRIP- Information coming soon!

May 17 Election Day- no school

Specials Schedule:

April 25-29

Monday: Music

Tuesday: Gym

(Library 9:20-9:50)

Wednesday: Art

Thursday: Spanish

Friday: Computer

Smorstad's Scoop- April 15th

**WEEKLY SCOOP!**

We have had a great week back to school! It has hard to believe there are only 30- something days left. I was able to hear all about spring break through their personal stories this week. I was excited to see more consistent punctuation and capital letters- yay! This week we have really practiced responding to what we read in our reading response journals and this extra writing practice will give everyone the push in the right direction.

Classroom News

Caleb was a great star student!

This week we are learning about our new math workshop-

The DAILY 4 MATH BLOCK! Students are learning independent math behaviors in order for me to teach math in small groups more effectively. I taught expectations, modeled the activities, and then they got the opportunity to build up stamina to practice independent work stations. Ask your child about *Write on Math *Share on Math *Hands on Math and *Brain on Math! Find out about their favorite one- we are excited about this new learning time!

--- Homework Preview ---

Please return homework packet and signed reading log every Friday!

NEXT WEEKS WORDS:

1. star

2. shark

3. care

4. stare

5. rare

6. dare

7. hair

8. pair

9. chair

10. fair

11. range

12. judge

13. believe

14. material

15. built

BONUS WORDS: adjective, sincerely

~UPCOMING EVENTS~

April

Celebrating summer birthdays!

April 19^th PAPA JOHN’S FIELD TRIP ($6 and permission slip)

April 22^nd Kona Ice Day ($2)

Specials Schedule:

April 18-22

Monday: Music

Tuesday: Gym

(Library 9:20-9:50)

Wednesday: Art

Thursday: Spanish

Friday: Computer

Smorstad's Scoop- April 1st

**WEEKLY SCOOP!**

HAPPY SPRING BREAK!!

--- Homework Preview ---

Take time to ENJOY your week off school! This is a good time to practice math facts to get “caught up” on timed tests!

NEXT WEEKS WORDS:

1. cage

2. page

3. judge

4. lodge

5. large

6. barge

7. bulge

8. change

9. range

10. hinge

11. face

12. germ

13. among

14. decided

15. bought

BONUS: reflection, growth

...Classroom News....

Lacey was a great star student!

I have had several questions about the math objective “Knows addition facts to 20” on the report card. This is referring to the timed tests we are working on.

In January students were expected to be on +7’s and this term they were expected to have addition facts completed and beginning subtraction timed tests. I hope this helps to explain the fluctuation of the grades in this area.

Please returned signed report cards as soon as possible!

~UPCOMING EVENTS~

POST SPRING BREAK

Normal dismissal

April

Celebrating summer birthdays!

April 22^nd Kona Ice Day ($2)

Specials Schedule:

April 11-15

Monday: Music

Tuesday: Gym

(Library 9:20-9:50)

Wednesday: Art

Thursday: Spanish

Friday: Computer