What's Coming Up?

Nikki Crisp
Oct 23, 2016
2 min read

We're starting off at high speeds as we dive into the 2nd Quarter! Here is all you need to know!

Important Dates:

Oct. 27th- Science Test

Oct 28th- Work in the Garden- dress accordingly!

Oct. 31st- Book Fair Preview

Nov. 3rd- Book Fair Purchase day

Red Ribbon Week Theme Days:

-- Monday, October 24 - Red Day - Wear as much RED as possible to kick off Red Ribbon Week 2016!

-- Tuesday, October 25 - Crazy Sock Day - Wear Crazy Socks as a reminder to keep your body healthy and strong!

-- Wednesday, October 26 – College Day - Wear apparel from your favorite college! Remember that making healthy choices is the key to a bright future.

-- Thursday, October 27 – Backwards Day - Wear your clothes backwards to show that we will respect ourselves by turning our backs on unhealthy and unsafe choices.

-- Friday, October 28 – Spirit Wear Day - Wilson Creek Wildcats can be a positive influence on each other! Take responsibility by keeping yourself and others safe.

Reading: We're continuing to learn about folktales! We are comparing and contrasting well known folktales/fairy tales with ones from other cultures, or modern versions. Please continue to read at home!
Writing: We've finished our Narrative Unit! This week we are starting an awesome project- publishing a class book! Stay tuned for how you can order the book once we have completed it!
Grammar: This week we're studying collective nouns, such as "a flock of sheep", "a school of fish", "a bunch of grapes". Try to use these in conversation at home!
2nd grade IXL grammar: R.1 and R.2
Math: 2-digit Addition, with and without regrouping, using our 3 learned methods (base ten blocks, number line, and expanded form). Also continue counting coins! Practice this at home as much as possible- count what's in your pocket, whats under the couch, what's in their piggy bank...
2nd grade IXL math activities: P.1, P.3, P.4, E.12, E.16