This Week's Vocabulary Words
1. photographer
2. explored
3. hobby
4. imagination
5. camera
6. through
7. artist
8. thought
9. favorite
10. amusement
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
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
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
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
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!
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
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!!
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