We are really enjoying familiar Dr. Seuss stories as well as exploring new ones. Students are thinking about the author and noticing what he says or does in his books. Looking at what an author does or uses to make his book sound or look a certain way is author's craft. Students came up with a great list and are now noticing the similarities in many of his stories.
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With Dr. Seuss' birthday, we are celebrating read across America with Dr. Seuss trivia, bingo, voting on favorite books and dress-up days.
Monday- No School Tuesday- Foxy Socks; wear crazy and mismatched socks Wednesday- Wacky Wednesday; be wacky and dress crazy Thursday- Wear green Friday- Wear Pajamas We will visit Dr. Seuss' website on Friday- http://www.seussville.com Good luck to students today! They are participating in Jump Rope For Heart! Ask them how it went! Each class had a half hour time slot in the gym today.
We enjoyed spending this time with the students. It was a room full of smiles and laughs! Students passed out valentines and enjoyed an afternoon treat of yogurt parfaits. We also played some fun team games and did a great job.
Students are working on writing letters in Writer's Workshop. Students are applying their knowledge by writing letters including all of the parts. Students have been learning how to express their opinions about their favorite books. They are using evidence from the story and linking words to make their letters stronger and longer. Ms. Price is doing a wonderful job!! You can look forward to reading some of their letters at conferences! Their opinions are powerful!
I cannot believe it's February!! We have started to get in the spirit of Valentine's Day. Check out our awesome window art!
Conferences are coming! Please be sure to confirm your time with me. A slip was sent home to do this. Thank you in advance! Thank you to all who have done this already!
Report cards: I hope you had time to review them and celebrate with your child. Please be sure to discuss with them and return the envelope signed. Do not hesitate to contact me with questions or concerns. CogAT: We will be having an all day cognitive abilities test. A letter will be coming home next week with more information. All second graders in the district will be taking this test. Don't forget about the two reading programs we have going on right now! Students have a chance to earn a FREE Six Flags ticket. As you know, we have entered a new math unit. Students are working hard to use their knowledge of number sense to learn strategies to subtract larger numbers. Students are experiencing productive struggle. I always remind them that frustration means they are learning!! For students who are catching on, they are being encouraged and challenged to solve a problem more than one way. I really enjoy seeing their problem solving at work. A couple strategies are pictured below. Ask your child to try and explain them!
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Mrs. KopitzkeThis is my 7th year at Spring Road School. I love it here. When I'm not at work, my family enjoys spending time together, being outside, playing games and taking trips. Archives
May 2018
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