Welcome to Mrs. Nelson's
Second Grade Class at
Heights Elementary!
Our class website is intended to be a resource for both parents and students. It contains a calendar of upcoming events, links to websites your child may find helpful, and a link to email me if you have any questions or concerns. I hope you find this website helpful throughout the school year.
Our Enrichment Schedule 2008-2009
Day 1: PE and Technology
Day 2: PE
Day 3: PE
Day 4: PE and Cultural Studies
Day 5: PE and Art
Day 6: PE
Day 7: PE and Music
Our Current I.B. Unit
"How We Organize Ourselves"
Bid, Barter and Exchange
An inquiry into:
1.) The jobs people do.
2.) Definitions of economical terms.
3.) Exchanges in various marketplaces
What We're Studying This Week:
Spelling Words: nod, bit, if, bed, yes, an, it, vat, dot, in, mug, zip, sun, bat, run, pet, mix, mad, leg, mud
Vocabulary Words: thinning, delighted, companion, appreciate, wonderful, share, company
Reading: We are beginning Unit 1, Week 2 of the new Treasures reading series. The story of the week is Mr. Putter and Tabby Pour the Tea. This weeks skills are: plot and inflected verbs.
Writing: We will be continue writing a personal narrative.
Math: We are reviewing single digit addition and subtraction, as well as learning how to understand and solve number stories.
Science: The Human Body
Social Studies: We are beginning Unit 1, "Living in a Community."
Accelerated Reader
The Accelearted Reader program is part of your child's reading responsibilities. Your son or daughter has a set goal for AR. The goal will indicate the ZPD (reading level) and number of AR points your child should strive to earn by the end of the quarter. It is your second grader's responsibility to read independently for AR every evening (including weekends), in order to achieve their AR goals.
Everyone's goal for Quarter 1 is 10 points!
READ! READ! READ!
Homework Hot Spot
Homework is assigned Monday-Thursday. Your child will record homework in his/her planner each day. Homework listed on the web is an outline. Specific assignments will be in your child's planner each day. Sometimes homework assignments have to be modified or changed based on classroom events and student progress. I will try to keep the website current and make any changes needed, but if there is ever a question, please give me a call or send a note in your child's planner.
In addition to math, spelling, and Saxon phonics being assigned on a regular basis, your child will be required to spend 20 minutes reading per night (including weekends). He/She may read anything, but this must be time spent reading independently.
Monday: No Homework, Labor Day!
Tuesday: Saxon Lesson #6, Pyramid Words (all 20 spelling words), Math pg. 9
Wednesday: Saxon Lesson #7, Spelling Sentences (choose 10 spelling words and write one sentence using each word), Math pg. 10
Thursday: Saxon Lessons #8 and #9, Spelling ABC Order (all 20 spelling words), Math pg. 11
Friday: READ! READ! READ!
PLEASE BE SURE TO INITIAL PLANNER EACH NIGHT!
Transportation
Please remember that any afternoon transportation changes must be communicated to the school by note, fax, or phone call. If it is after 2:00 pm, please speak with someone directly in the office so that they may notify us of any changes. Without notification, a student must be sent home via his/her regular way.
Birthdays
Nhi- September 3rd
Marlin- September 13th
Isaiah- September 22nd
Star of the Week
Monday: Poster Share
Tuesday: Favorite Book
Wednesday: Parent Letter
Thursday: Treasured Trinkets
Friday: Star Friends
- Check your child's homework each night for accuracy.
- Study spelling words with your child.
- Go over work sent home that is not correct.
- Read with your child, have them read to you, and talk about what you read.
- Practice math facts using flash cards.
- Help keep your child organized and prepared for school each day.
Please contact me at (239) 481-1761 if you have further questions, or e-mail me at MonicaMMA@leeschools.net.
The ABC's of a Great School Year!
A--All ideas count.
B--Be polite to others.
C--Cooperate with your peers.
D--Do your best.
E--Enjoy learning.
F--Finish your work.
G--Give a helping hand.
H--Have fun.
I--Invite others to play with you.
J--Just do your best.
K--Keep trying.
L--Listen carefully.
M--Make the most of your time.
N--Name and date all papers.
O--Obey school & classroom rules.
P--Practice makes perfect.
Q--Quiet in the halls.
R--Respect yourself and others.
S--Smile
T--Think before you act.
U--Use your time wisely.
V--Volunteer to help others.
W--Wait your turn.
X--eXpect success.
Y--You can achieve your dreams.
Z--Zero in on your goals.
Go 'Noles!
