Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Week of September 12th-16th

Our vocabulary words for this week are:
1. victory
2. confidence
3. consoled
4. encouraged
5. improve
6. probably
7. rarely
8. squad
9. suddenly
10. tryouts

Monday, September 12, 2011

Spelling Program

Dear Parents,

Some of you have asked how your child is to complete their homework. Every day your child is expected to practice their spelling words. I use a program called Words their Way, which is a program designed to better meet the needs of your student rather than a set list for everyone. Every Monday I introduce the sort to the students and they cut them out and sort them. After they sort it in class, they write the words in their spelling notebooks.


Your child will take a page of words home to practice during the week. They are to cut out and sort their words at home the same way they have practiced in class. Once they have sorted their words they should be written on the homework packet in the appropriate column. Depending on the words that week, your child may have up to 5 groups of words. Each group has a sort header which is to be written at the top of the column on the homework page. For example,





I know how beneficial this program will be for your students and want to make sure they are getting the most of it.
Once students have mastered the new spelling routine I will also include math and writing prompts. There will most often be 4 math pages, one to be completed a day and 1 writing prompt that can be completed at any point during the week. All portions of homework are to be returned on Fridays.


Miss Foster

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Field Trip

Parents,
We are going on a walking field trip on September 21st. We had to do a little shifting when our farm field trip was switched to the Spring. A note is coming home tomorrow, Thursday September 8th. Please make sure it is sent back to school on Friday so that we can turn in our lunch count and have enough sack lunches for those who do not bring them from home.

Also, the link with homework policies and instructions will be up and running by Friday.

Miss Foster

Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Week of September 6th

We had A TON to get through today, seeing as we had a lovely Labor Day holiday. We have not had a chance to complete our vocabulary words, but for reference later this week so your students can earn a treat here are the vocabulary words...

1. tiptoed
2. murmured
3. whispered
4. scribbled
5. beautiful
6. announced
7. modeled
8. recited
9. coincidence
10. pleasant


And, in case they need them here are our spelling words...
zip, bit, but, big, jug, pin, tub, rip, will, him, cut, rub, hum, win, fun, six, nut, run, put, did, gum.


I appreciate all that you do, for your support both for me and the students. Enjoy this short week!

Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Parent Orientation

Thank you to everyone who came to the Parent Orientation Night. I had lots of information to hand out, especially about homework and spelling. I am working on a quick link that will explain homework and spelling to post on the blog. If you were unable to make it please emaiil me with questions. I will do all I can to make sure the assignments are clear. I have magnets for everyone with my email, blog address, and twitter name. If you did not get one please email me and I will send it home with your student! Thanks!!

Miss Foster

Monday, August 29, 2011

New School Year

I am so excited for this new school year. As much as I love my summer vacation, nothing compares to the start of a new school year. I am so excited you are all in my class and look forward to a great second grade year!!

Thursday, May 12, 2011

2nd Grade Program

Parents,
I have heard from some of you that you will be out of town for our program Monday May 16th. The 2nd grade will be performing 2 times during the day for the school and if you would like to attend then you are more than welcome. We will be performing Friday May 13 at 2:00pm and Monday May 16 at 10:00am in the auditorium. The students have worked very hard these past few weeks to put the final touches on the program and we'd love you all to see it!

Thanks.